N.H. Admin. Code § Acp 601.03

Current through Register No. 50, December 12, 2024

Section Acp 601.03 - The Scope of Practice of Licensed Acupuncturists

Pursuant to RSA 328-G:10, I and II, the scope of practice of licensed acupuncturists shall include but is not to be limited to the following services:

(a) Acupuncture and related techniques, including:

(1) Percutaneous techniques, such as:

a. The temporary stimulation of acupuncture points by means of conventional acupuncture needles;

b. Insertion and retention, for days or weeks, of intradermal needles or press tacks in acupuncture points;

c. Traditional therapeutic bleeding; and

d. Ion cord or by-pass cord therapy linking acupuncture needles with wires; and

(2) Transcutaneous acupuncture techniques, such as:

a. Non-penetrating surface stimulation with needles or related surface stimulation devices;

b. Surface stimulation with magnets, rhythmic tapping devices, pieces of metal, or seeds; and

c. Cupping, the application of suction devices on the skin;

(b) Moxibustion and other treatments using heat, light, color, sound, electromagnetism, and herbs, such as:

(1) Burning of herbs on or near the skin;

(2) Warming with an electrical or non-electrical heating device held near the skin;

(3) Herbal poultices or compresses;

(4) Infrared therapy;

(5) Electromagnetic therapies;

(6) Ultraviolet therapy;

(7) Ultrasound therapy;

(8) Low energy laser acupuncture utilizing non-surgical lasers classified as class III b by the FDA; and

(9) Hot and cold packs;

(c) Electroacupuncture, with or without needles, for detection of acupuncture points, diagnosis of energetic imbalances, or treatment with devices such as:

(1) Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) units, Piezo quartz devices, and other similar electro-stimulation units;

(2) Pointer, Ito, AWQ and other similar electroacupuncture point detection and treatment units;

(3) Ryodo-Raku meters and other similar diagnostic and treatment devices;

(4) Vega machines and other similar diagnostic systems; and

(5) Ion pumping cords, triple by-pass cords, Pachi Pachi Pana sparkers, and other similar electronic, treatment-enhancing devices;

(d) Body work, including massage and oriental manipulation of skeletal and soft tissue for the correction of blockages of energy in the acupuncture channels and the surrounding tissue, such as:

(1) Tuina;

(2) Shiatsu;

(3) Acupressure;

(4) Amma;

(5) Gua sha;

(6) Jin shin jitsu;

(7) Jin shin do;

(8) Polarity therapy;

(9) Reiki;

(10) Therapeutic touch;

(11) Zero balancing; and

(12) Craniosacral therapies;

(e) Diagnostic and physical examination procedures, such as:

(1) Muscle testing;

(2) Body palpation;

(3) Pulse palpation;

(4) Tongue assessment;

(5) Review of laboratory testing;

(6) Review of diagnostic imaging; and

(7) Review of systems;

(f) Therapeutic exercise, martial arts, and breathing techniques, such as:

(1) Qi gong;

(2) T'ai chi;

(3) Pakua; and

(4) Sotai;

(g) Dietary counseling including the therapeutic use of food and supplements;

(h) The prescribing of herbs, Asian patent medicines, and homeopathically prepared substances;

(i) Stress reduction through such methods as meditation and relaxation techniques; and

(j) Life style counseling towards achieving physical, mental, emotional and spiritual balance in daily life.

N.H. Admin. Code § Acp 601.03

#7081, eff 8-26-99; ss by #7872, eff 4-14-03; ss by #10004, INTERIM, eff 9-22-11, EXPIRES: 3-20-12

Amended by Number 19, Filed May 11, 2023, Proposed by #13516-A, Effective 3/7/2023, Expires 3/7/2033.

New. #10158, eff 6/27/2012.

Amended by Number 6, Filed February 9, 2023, Proposed by #13516-A, Effective 3/7/2023, Expires 3/7/2033.