When one uses a needle to release muscle, one is using acupuncture, even if you call it dry needling. When the state allows PTs and AT's to utilize dry needling under their scope of practice, they are allowing people to avoid the licensed acupuncture laws and guidelines in the state. This is dangerous and should not be allowed. It is also potentially harmful as PTs and ATs are not required to have as much training as acupuncturists are required to have.