Virginia Regulatory Town Hall
Agency
Department of Health Professions
 
Board
Board of Physical Therapy
 
chapter
Regulations Governing the Practice of Physical Therapy [18 VAC 112 ‑ 20]
Action Practice of dry needling
Stage Proposed
Comment Period Ended on 2/24/2017
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2/23/17  10:46 pm
Commenter: K Economidis, Licensed Acupuncturist, VA Native for 30 years

'Dry Needling' IS Acupuncture. ONLY Acupuncturists can perform Acupuncture Safely
 

Dry Needling is an alternative name for 1 style of Acupuncture insertion. As a graduate of an extensive & lengthey 4 year, 3200+hr program, I practice Acupuncture. I had 500+ supervised clinical sessions prior to graduation, passed difficult exams, & carry expensive insurance.

PT's CANNOT be allowed to participate outside of their Scope of Practice & do Acupuncture (& call it something else) It is NOT safe, & it is against the law.

OPPOSE!

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