感謝閩姑提供這個鏈接和資料。
針灸師在美國的服務範圍,以加州為例:
California Business and Professions Code Section 4937
An acupuncturist's license authorizes the holder thereof:
(a) To engage in the practice of acupuncture.
(b) To perform or prescribe the use of Asian massage, acupressure, breathing techniques, exercise, heat, cold, magnets, nutrition, diet, herbs, plant, animal, and mineral products, and dietary supplements to promote, maintain, and restore health. Nothing in this section prohibits any person who does not possess an acupuncturist's license or another license as a healing arts practitioner from performing, or prescribing the use of any modality listed in this subdivision.
加州商務和專業守則4937
針灸師執照授權執照持有者：
2. 應用和處方傳統按摩，穴位按摩，呼吸技巧，鍛煉，熱療，冷療，磁療，飲食，中草藥，其它來源的植物，動物和礦物質以及飲食補充劑，以促進，維護，和恢複健康。本條例並無禁止其他無針灸執照從事醫療人員使用和從事上述方法。
我的解讀不一定準確，供給您參考或者消遣。
