Action | Practice of dry needling |
Stage | NOIRA |
Comment Period | Ended on 12/30/2015 |
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Thank you for the opportunity to post the following comments on this subject.
First, it is important to understand that dry needling is the practice of Acupuncture, and is not a new modality.
It is irresponsible for undertrained physical therapists to practice acupuncture with the name of "dry needling".
Acupuncture laws regarding education were established by Virginia Law in 1994, to avoid any risks to public health and safety. Now, these established laws are being violated by “recreating” the practice of acupuncture and call it “dry needling”.
http://acupuncturesafety.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/NCASI_10_Key_Facts_8.5x11_Brochure.pdf
For more information on the Licensed practice of Acupuncture, please visit:
www.fsdom.org
Thank you again for the opportunity to educate you about this extremely important issue.
In Health,
Dr. Mary Riggin, LAc, DAc, AP, DOM
President, Florida Society for Doctors of Oriental Medicine