As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires:
1. "Acupuncture" means promoting, maintaining, or restoring health 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:
a. Inserting acupuncture needles.
b. Moxibustion.
c. Applying manual, conductive thermal, or electrical stimulation through use of acupuncture needles or any other secondary therapeutic technique except for use of other electromagnetic or ultrasound energy sources.
2. "Acupuncturist" means a person who is engaged in the practice of acupuncture.
3. "Board" means the board of medical examiners established in chapter 147.
4. "Department" means the Iowa department of public health.
93 Acts, ch 86, § 1
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