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

But Lee was also heartened to learn from her acupuncturist that she, as a Sheep, is one of the best animals to parent a Horse baby.

From Los Angeles Times

She began to re-evaluate her lifestyle and after an acupuncturist suggested she shake up her diet, it dawned on Vicky she was eating next to no fibre.

From BBC

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

But as she began to meet with them, one after another gave her the same response: “We won’t kick you out, but we don’t like this,” said Jacks, who is an acupuncturist.

From Los Angeles Times

Right after, I see my acupuncturist, because I’ve trained, my muscles are sore and now I want to relax them.

From Los Angeles Times