I want my Physical Therapist. And why in the world do I need a flipping referal to go to a Physical Therapist or to receive trigger point dry needling?? 

Protect my rights as a patient to receive the care I need from the professional of my choice.  I do not like or trust Chiropractors, Accupuncturists (are you kidding?) or Medical Doctors. These professionals have done more harm to me over the years than any Physical Therapist.  Physical Therapists (PTs) know more about the anatomy of the human body than any physician I have ever known or visited. They are highly trained professionals and are knowledgable regarding the practice of dry needling, what causes physical dysfunction, and how to resolve physical problems in patients seeking care. Furthermore, it is unnnecessary and intrusive into my medical care to require a referral from a physician. Trigger point dry needling actually works.  It should be as easy to obtain as simply making an appointment with a licensed Physical Therapist.  

I am sure what drives this proposed regulation is controlling who makes a profit from these services, it is NOT genuine concern over patient care. PTs are able to prevent unnecessary surgeries, treatments and other procedures that one gets when you go to a medical doctor. If you want to provide access to patients for the best care possible, allow PT's to practice trigger point dry needling unencumbered by these unnecessary regulations meant to reinforce the economics of the status quo.