Virginia Regulatory Town Hall
Agency
Department of Health Professions
 
Board
Board of Medicine
 
chapter
Regulations Governing the Licensure of Athletic Trainers [18 VAC 85 ‑ 120]
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4/8/25  2:54 pm
Commenter: Adelane Abcede

Oppose Athletic Trainers Dry Needling
 

As a patient of an acupuncturist and doctor, I highly oppose athletic trainers being allowed to dry needle. Acupuncturists have spent countless hours and thousands of dollars training for certifications and mastering the specialty.  Allowing athletic trainers who have little training would put patients at high risk and also diminish the work of highly trained acupuncturists.  I hope you reconsider this bill. 

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