Acupuncture is an intrusive procedure thatrequies rigorous and serious training. It can only be legally practiced by acupuncturists and qualified MDs. FDA requires that acupuncture needles should only be used by acupuncturists or MDs who received sufficient acupuncture training. Dry needling is a form of acupuncture, and dry needles are acupuncture needles. It is Illegal for PT to perform Dry needling, just as acuouncturists should not practice western medicine.