I oppose this bill. As a licensed acupuncture practitioner, I believe this bill seriously undermines the interests of the acupuncture community. Acupuncturists undergo 2,000 to 3,000 hours of rigorous academic training and 960 hours of clinical internship to earn the right to practice. Dry needling is an integral part of acupuncture, and allowing other professions to perform it without equivalent training or certification not only jeopardizes public safety, but also devalues the standards and professionalism of licensed acupuncturists.