328-G:2 Definitions. –
In this chapter:
I. "Acupuncture" means primarily the insertion of needles through the skin at certain points on the body, with or without the application of electric current and/or heat, for the purpose of promoting health and balance as defined by the principles of Asian medicine.
II. "Acupuncturist" means a person licensed to practice acupuncture as defined in this chapter, and whose license is in good standing.
III. "Board" means the board of acupuncture licensing established under RSA 328-G:3.
IV. "Cupping" means a therapeutic method of Asian medicine that utilizes a partial vacuum created in a glass dome or cup that is then applied to a particular area of the body.
V. "Moxibustion" means the thermal stimulation of acupuncture points or specific body areas by utilizing the burning of the dried form of the herb, Artemisia Vulgaris; the heat may be applied on or above specific points or areas or on the acupuncture needle itself.
VI. "ACAHM" means the Accreditation Commission for Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine, including its predecessors and successors.
VII. "NCCAOM" means the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine, including its predecessors and successors.
VIII. "Asian medicine" means the distinct system of health care that diagnoses and treats illness, injury, pain, or other conditions by controlling and regulating the flow and balance of energy to restore and maintain health.
IX. "Acupuncture detoxification," also known as acu-detox, means the treatment by means of the insertion of acupuncture needles in a combination of points on the ear.
X. "Acupuncture detoxification specialist," known as an ADS, means an individual certified by the board to practice acupuncture detoxification in this state.
XI. "NADA" means the National Acupuncture Detoxification Association, including its predecessors and successors.
XII. "NADA training" means the standardized auricular acupuncture protocol developed by NADA that is in effect on July 1, 2017.
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