License: ACUPUNCTURIST

Department of Health Board of Acupuncture

665 Mainstream Drive, 2nd Floor

Nashville, TN 37243-0000

(615) 532-4384

ACUPUNCTURIST <br><br>The practice of acupuncture means the insertion of acupuncture needles and the application of moxibustion to specific areas of the human body based on oriental medical diagnosis as a primary mode of therapy. Adjunctive therapies within the scope of acupuncture may include acupressure, cupping, thermal and electrical treatment and the recommendation of dietary guidelines and supplements and therapeutic exercise based on traditional oriental medical concepts.<BR><BR>EDUCATION:<BR>Successful completion of an approved apprenticeship or tutorial program that meets the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM).<BR><BR>RENEWAL REQUIREMENTS:<BR>Every two (2) years.