Table 1 Characteristics of CAM providers interviewed
Acupuncturists | Chiropractors | Massage therapist | Yoga instructor | Totals | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Interview location | |||||
Seattle | 6 | 5 | 6* | 6* | 23 |
Tucson | 4 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 11 |
Years practicing CAM | |||||
Less than 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
5-9 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 7 |
10-20 | 6 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 11 |
More than 20 | 2 | 6 | 2 | 5 | 15 |
Gender | |||||
Female | 5 | 1 | 8 | 8 | 22 |
Male | 5 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 12 |