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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5/2/25  8:42 pm
Commenter: Darren Xie

Dry needling needs license
 

We demand immediate action:

Enforce existing acupuncture licensure laws. Dry needling is acupuncture; its practice must require full acupuncturist licensure.

Hold violators accountable. States like California, Hawaii, and New York already prohibit dry needling by non-acupuncturists-this standard must become universal.

Patient safety cannot be sacrificed for convenience or profit. Licensed acupuncturists stand united to end this dangerous charade.

Sincerely,

 

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