451.01 Definitions.

451.01

451.01 Definitions. In this chapter:

451.01(1)

(1) "Acupuncture" means promoting, maintaining or restoring health or diagnosing, preventing or treating disease based on traditional Oriental medical concepts of treating specific areas of the human body, known as acupuncture points or meridians, by performing any of the following practices:

451.01(1)(a)

(a) Inserting acupuncture needles.

451.01(1)(b)

(b) Moxibustion.

451.01(1)(c)

(c) Applying manual, thermal or electrical stimulation or any other secondary therapeutic technique.

451.01(2)

(2) "Acupuncturist" means a person who is engaged in the practice of acupuncture.

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History: 1989 a. 31, 336.

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Cross Reference: See also s. RL 70.02, Wis. adm. code.