Many modalities have tried to infringe on the scope of practice of Acupuncturists.  What they fail to understand is how dangerous this actually is.  They don't understand, with any depth or context what it is they are doing.  All severe harm to patients with terrible outcomes, done by needling, have been done by this sect of people, who want to needle, but do not want to be properly trained in this modality.  They seek a short cut through legislation to practicing acupuncture, which only serves to hurt patients as well as promote a very poor understanding of acupuncture.

These requests have been found to be harmful in every state across the nation.  

Oppose any attempt to circumvent proper training in acupuncture by those who have not studied.  Protect patients from this type of greed and incompetence.

Thank you.