Can a certified acupuncturist perform acupuncture on an animal?
A. No, acupuncture performed on an animal is the practice of veterinary medicine for which a separate license as a veterinarian is required. Q. Can an acupuncturist prescribe prescription drugs? A. No, an acupuncturist does not have the authority to prescribe. An acupuncturist, within their scope of practice, may recommend to a patient herbal or vitamin supplements which will support the health of the patient. The Wisconsin Attorney General has determined that vitamins, (and herbal supplements which act as vitamins) are a food supplement. As such, no prescription is needed for non prescription level doses. If you have a question regarding a supplement that is recommended to you, consult your physician regarding whether the supplement is appropriate for you in combination with any other prescription or over the counter drugs that you may be taking. Q. What is Acupressure”? A. Acupressure, means the manual stimulation of acupuncture points. Q. What is Herbal medicine? A. “Herbal medicine
