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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2/6/17  3:35 pm
Commenter: Jody Forman, MSW, L.Ac.

Strongly against Dry Needling
 

Dry Needling is a type of acupuncture.  Physical therapists are not acupuncturists and do not have the background or training to use this subtle yet powerful tool to the full advantage of the patient.  ONLY FULLY CERTIFIED AND LICENSED ACUPUNCTURISTS SHOULD BE ALLOWED TO INSERT ACUPUNCTURE NEEDLES INTO PEOPLE.

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