Job Description

Job Summary

AURĀE Modern Medical + Spa is seeking a compassionate, intuitive, and highly skilled Licensed Acupuncturist to join our growing integrative wellness team. This position will begin as a contract role, with a clear pathway to full-time employment as client demand and scheduling needs expand.

This role is ideal for a practitioner who is passionate about holistic healing, patient-centered care, and integrative wellness, and who values delivering a grounded, high-touch client experience in a modern, luxury environment. The ideal candidate blends clinical expertise with a calming, relational presence and takes pride in creating personalized treatment experiences that support long-term wellness and balance.

Engagement Type: Contract-to-hire

Schedule: Based on client bookings and demand

• Conduct comprehensive client consultations, including medical history, lifestyle, and wellness goals
• Assess clients using Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) principles and clinical observation
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans to promote healing, balance, and overall wellness
• Perform acupuncture treatments, including accurate point location and needle insertion based on client anatomy and condition
• Utilize complementary modalities as appropriate, which may include:
  • Cupping therapy
  • Moxibustion
  • Gua sha
  • Acupressure, shiatsu, or tuina
  • Heat and/or cold therapies
  • Ayurvedic Counseling
• Monitor client responses during and after treatments, adjusting care plans as needed to optimize outcomes
• Evaluate treatment effectiveness and modify plans to support continued progress
• Formulate and/or dispense herbal preparations based on individual client needs
• Educate clients on herbal usage, including dosage, duration, contraindications, and potential interactions
• Incorporate nutritional and supplement recommendations aligned with treatment goals
• Ensure safe and appropriate use of all integrative therapies within scope of practice
• Educate clients on holistic health practices, including nutrition, movement, stress management, and lifestyle modifications
• Provide guidance on topics such as meditation, breathing techniques, ergonomics, and overall wellness
• Deliver a calming, personalized, and high-touch experience that fosters trust and long-term client relationships
• Maintain accurate, thorough, and compliant client records, including treatment plans, progress notes, and outcomes
• Adhere to all local, state, and federal regulations, including South Carolina licensure requirements
• Follow established clinic protocols related to safety, sanitation, and infection control
• Ensure proper handling, storage, and use of all acupuncture and herbal materials
• Collaborate with other AURĀE practitioners and wellness providers to support a comprehensive, client-centered approach
• Consider and integrate Western medical perspectives when appropriate
• Refer clients to other healthcare providers when conditions fall outside scope of practice
• Assist with scheduling, booking, and maintaining an efficient client flow
• Support front-of-house responsibilities as needed
• Maintain a clean, organized, and serene treatment environment
• Contribute to a positive, professional, and collaborative team culture
• Stay current on advancements in acupuncture, herbal medicine, and integrative wellness practices
• Maintain knowledge of regulatory requirements and evolving best practice

Required Qualifications

• Active South Carolina Acupuncturist license in good standing
• Master’s degree or higher in Acupuncture or Oriental Medicine from an accredited institution
• National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM) certification (or eligibility, as applicable)
• Strong clinical assessment and diagnostic skills within TCM framework
• Knowledge of herbal medicine and integrative therapies
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Professional, calming presence with a commitment to high-quality client care

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience in a wellness clinic, med spa, or integrative health setting, Ayurvedic counseling
• Experience collaborating with multidisciplinary care teams
• Familiarity with EMR/EHR systems
• Interest in building and maintaining a consistent client base
• Comfort educating clients on services in a consultative, non-sales-driven manner

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift, push, pull, and carry:
  • ​​​​​​​Up to 15 lbs. regularly
  • Up to25 lbs. frequently
  • Up to 50 lbs. occasionally

Compensation & Benefits

• Tips and add-on service opportunities, where applicable
• Medical Insurance if full-time
• Supportive, peaceful work environment rooted in wellness and balance

Why Join AURĀE

This is an opportunity to grow organically, deepen your practice, and become part of a wellness community that values presence, intention, and sustainability. At AURĀE, we believe in building fulfilling careers—not burnout.

EEO Statement

AURĀE Modern Medical + Spa is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of color, religion, national origin, age, genetics, disability, pregnancy, veteran status, or other legally protected status in employment opportunities and benefits.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

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