Yes, I think all temples and dojo's should have health sciences going and that everyone should be exposed to such learning all they can handle.
We don't have qualified acupuncture here or it would be a part of Kwan Yin's blessings. We have a strong biomed program though and apothecary. Basic skeletal alignment but not called or practiced as "chiropractic".
That was my example as Master Don taught healing to advanced students. Here there is so much of it to know, seed to bedside, that you are welcome to start on day 1...
The thing about TCMA and TCM is they do go hand in hand, but have the characteristics of the school and it's teachers, so there can be great variance in methods.
I myself would like to find the time for a acupuncture certificate.....someday....
(btw - I loved the barefoot doctor reference! Viva medis pedis vulgari!)
"The perfect way to do, is to be" ~ Lao Tzu