As a licensed acupuncturist, I’m deeply concerned about the proposed amendment to 18VAC85-120-110 that would allow athletic trainers to perform dry needling. I’ve spent years learning how to safely and effectively use acupuncture (which dry needling is a type of) to treat my patients, and it’s critical that dry needling remains within the scope of practitioners who have the proper education and experience. This proposal puts patient safety at risk, and I urge the Board to reject it.