I strongly oppose the proposed amendment to allow athletic trainers to perform dry needling. Dry needling is acupuncture—regardless of what it’s called—and it involves penetrating the body with needles to affect change in the musculoskeletal and nervous systems. This is a powerful, invasive procedure that demands years of specialized training in clean needle technique, anatomy, physiology, and differential diagnosis—training that athletic trainers simply do not receive. Permitting undertrained practitioners to insert needles into the public puts patients at risk of serious injury, including pneumothorax, nerve damage, and infection. This amendment not only endangers public safety but also attempts to sidestep established professional boundaries by allowing a dangerous dilution of scope. It is unethical, unsafe, and irresponsible. I urge you to reject this amendment and uphold the standards of care and accountability that the public deserves.