I have benifited from trigger point dry needling. Physical Therapists that I have worked with possess the anatomical, physiological and clinical knowledge to perform it safely and effectively. Physical Therapists are highly educated and trained healthcare professionals who specialize in treating the neurological, muscular and skeletal movement systems via many modalities and dry needling is one such modality. 

I have had acupuncture and dry needling. Trigger point dry needling is distinctly different from acupuncture as the treatment goal and method is different.  While both practices may use a similar implement or device, the clinical reasoning, technique, and goal of the treatment are different.