As a Physical Therapist within the Commonwealth of Virginia, I am fully in support of 18VAC112-20-121 governing the practice of Dry Needling. 

While I do not currently utilize this modality in my own practice within an inpatient hospital setting, I myself have received Dry Needling from a Physical Therapist that undoubtedly enhanced my recovery from a musculoskeletal injury. Dry Needling is an important tool within the Therapist's 'toolbox' to allow for improved quality of life in our patients. In addition, this form of treatment has been shown via evidence based practice to alleviate pain and loss of function in countless numbers of patients.