acupuncturist

American  

[ak-yoo-puhngk-cher-ist] / ˈæk yʊˌpʌŋk tʃər ɪst /

noun

1. a person, as a physician, chiropractor, or layperson, who practices acupuncture.

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Etymology

Origin of acupuncturist

First recorded in 1950–55; acupuncture + -ist

Example Sentences

In production hubs like Los Angeles, the economic pain that has followed is apparent to everyone, including Kamlager-Dove’s acupuncturist.

From The Wall Street Journal

Mei, a 71-year-old licensed acupuncturist who asked to not use her full name out of embarrassment, said a broker introduced her to the GPB investment funds at a lunch meeting targeting divorced women.

From Los Angeles Times

Luther works from a serene room she rents from an acupuncturist in downtown Pasadena, with views of the nearby mountains.

From Los Angeles Times

All USC’s star running back knows is every Wednesday his acupuncturist will put them in whatever muscle has been aching that week.

From Los Angeles Times

He’s a beacon of energy and knowledge who can get in touch with the city’s transformative saxophonists and give you the name of a master acupuncturist.

From New York Times