Mississippi Laws & Details
Practitioner Title
There is no practice act for acupuncturists in Mississippi.
Requirements
There is no specific training required for a medical or osteopathic doctor to practice acupuncture.
Practice by Others
Only a physician licensed to practice medicine or
surgery (MD or DO) or a dentist licensed to practice dentistry in the
state may practice acupuncture in Mississippi.
There is no specific training required for a medical or osteopathic doctor to practice acupuncture.
Acupuncture is not within the scope of practice of chiropractors.
NOTE: Look for a physiccian with formal
training in the practice of acupuncture. Acupuncture and Oriental
medicine is an art and a science that takes years to master.
While any licensed physician can stick needles into you, for a postive
experience and results, find an acupuncturist with experience treating a similar condition (with acupuncture) to what you have.
Governmental Body
Mississippi State Board of Medical Licensure
1867 Crane Ridge Drive, Suite 200-B
Jackson, Mississippi 39216
(601) 987-3079
(601) 987-4159 (Fax)
Practice Act: Rule XX
Local Organizations
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