Virginia Regulatory Town Hall
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Department of Health Professions
 
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Board of Medicine
 
chapter
Regulations Governing the Licensure of Athletic Trainers [18 VAC 85 ‑ 120]
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4/16/25  2:10 pm
Commenter: Cali Gaston, RN, MAc, LAc

NO dry needling by personal trainers
 

Dry needling is acupuncture, and acupuncturists in Virgina are required to have graduate degrees, and pass national certification exams.  Inadequate training, as outlined for personal trainers, puts patients at risk.  
This is a very bad idea as it is unsafe for Virginians. 

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