I adamantly oppose athletic trainers to have any government licensure in doing Acupuncture, which dry needling is a form of. As a Licensed Acupuncturist, Herbalist and RN of 20 years, I know that dry needling is essentially, Acupuncture without systemic diagnosis and/or whole body assessment. Dry needling is assessing only one part of the body which compartmentalizes an issue and can create harm if administered without proper education and thoroughly trained skill. Yes, dry needling is helpful but it requires a full understanding of how its implementation can affect not just that one body part but how that treatment can affect the entire body in the acute and longterm.