Meridian therapy includes, among other things, acupuncture.
However, before a doctor of chiropractic can perform acupuncture, they must be properly registered with the Board. Several years ago, a new statute was enacted regarding acupuncture. This statute was designed to apply to all other persons who were engaging in the practice of acupuncture, requiring them to become registered with the Board of Medical Practice. Any doctor of chiropractic who wishes to perform acupuncture without also providing chiropractic care to a patient, may do so provided they are appropriately registered under the Board of Medical Practice. A doctor of chiropractic wishing to become registered to perform acupuncture in conjunction must submit an Acupuncture application .