“I strongly oppose the amendment to 18VAC85-120-110 for several reasons. Dry needling is an invasive technique that should only be performed by trained, licensed acupuncturists, or those holding medial license in Virginia. Allowing athletic trainers to do this without equivalent education is a serious risk to public safety.  I spent 4 years in graduate school learning this highly skilled practice. 

Why don't you lower Chiropractic standards for everyone?  Why don't you lower M.D. standards for everyone?  Why don't you lower D.O. standards for everyone?  Why are you always messing around with a medicine you may need to take incredibly more seriously....Please?