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by setting forth petitioner's qualification as a medical doctor
with many years of experience. Then it goes on to speak of
petitioner's knowledge of methods to activate life energy so that
self-healing and healing of others is possible. The advertise-
ment specifically mentions petitioner's knowledge of methods that
would enhance a doctor's healing abilities by better allowing him
to detect viruses and bacteria. The advertisement does not use
the word "acupuncture"; however, it does imply acupuncture by
referring to energy channels or meridians. These meridians or
channels are important in the treatment of patients through the
use of acupuncture and acupressure.
In response to petitioner's advertisement, Dr. Kun C. Chan
contacted petitioner. Dr. Chan is a doctor of medicine and
acupuncture. Dr. Chan received a medical degree in China from a
school in the city of Wuhan. Dr. Chan is licensed to practice
acupuncture in the State of California. Dr. Chan is a share-
holder of Shanghai Acupuncture Clinic and Institute, Inc.
(Shanghai Clinic), a California corporation. Dr. Chan had
signatory authority over Shanghai Clinic's bank account.
Dr. Chan was practicing acupuncture and acupressure during
the years herein at issue. Acupuncture is a technique whereby a
professional attempts, using thin needles, to puncture the skin.
This process attempts to restore the body's energy flow so that
the yin and the yang are balanced. The yin and the yang are
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