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acupressure

ESCO reuse: sector-specific

The principles applied in acupuncture using only physical pressure on acupuncture points on the body, unblocking meridians through which the energy called "Qi" is flowing.

acupressure — the principles applied in acupuncture using only physical pressure on acupuncture points on the body, unblocking meridians through which the energy called "Qi" is flowing. ESCO classifies it as a sector-specific (rooted in one industry) skill within knowledge.

Category: knowledge › traditional and complementary medicine and therapy Also known as: acupuncture using physical pressure, knowledge of acupressure, principles of acupressure, pricinciples of acupuncture using physical pressure

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Frequently asked questions

What is acupressure?

The principles applied in acupuncture using only physical pressure on acupuncture points on the body, unblocking meridians through which the energy called "Qi" is flowing.

What category of skill is acupressure?

ESCO classifies acupressure under the knowledge category, specifically in the traditional and complementary medicine and therapy subcategory.

How transferable is acupressure between industries?

ESCO tags acupressure as a sector-specific (rooted in one industry) skill — a signal of how portable it is when you change field.

Is acupressure the same as acupuncture using physical pressure?

Yes — acupressure is also known as acupuncture using physical pressure, knowledge of acupressure, principles of acupressure, or pricinciples of acupuncture using physical pressure. They refer to the same underlying capability in the ESCO taxonomy.

How can I learn acupressure?

The most reliable path is to pick a job or project that demands acupressure and learn through delivery. Complement that with role-specific roadmaps and short courses. Explore the occupations below to see where this skill is used in practice.

Data: ESCO v1.2.1 (CC-BY-4.0). Durability framework informed by McKinsey Global Institute (Nov 2025). See our methodology.