Iowa Statutes
§ 148E.1 — Definitions
Iowa § 148E.1
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Iowa Code § 148E.1 (2026).
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As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires:
1.“Acupuncture” means a form of health care developed from traditional and modern
oriental medical concepts that employs oriental medical diagnosis and treatment, and
adjunctive therapies and diagnostic techniques, for the promotion, maintenance, and
restoration of health and the prevention of disease.
2.“Acupuncturist” means a person who is engaged in the practice of acupuncture.
3.“Board” means the board of medicine established in chapter 147.
4.“Practice of acupuncture” means the insertion of acupuncture needles and the
application of moxibustion to specific areas of the human body based upon oriental
medical diagnosis as a primary mode of therapy. Adjunctive therapies within the scope
of acupuncture may include manual,
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§ 148E.1
Definitions§ 148E.2
License required — renewal§ 148E.3
Scope of chapter§ 148E.4
Standard of care§ 148E.5
Use and disposal of needles§ 148E.7
Duties of board§ 148E.8
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