I strongly oppose athletic trainers being able to dry needle and support licensed Virginia acupuncturist's work to keep acupuncture safe for their patients and the public.  There is a grave risk of injuries created by substandard training for dry needling in addition to diluting the profession that has required years of training and substantial money to accomplish and complete. Diluting effectiveness of the medicine diminishes perception and infringes on critical scope of practice violations. Most importantly, it encourages an environment for substandard results that costs patients money and possibly injury.