Dry needling is another term for orthopedic acupuncture. Only licensed acupuncturists should be performing this invasive medical procedure, as they have received 2,000-3,000 hours of needle training in a graduate level program and passed several national board exams for state acupuncture licensure. Athletic Trainers are not in a profession that has historically included the use of needles and allowing them to perform dry needling with minimal training in a weekend workshop/continuing education course puts the general public at risk. If Medical Doctors are required 300 hours of acupuncture training for a certification in medical acupuncture before they are allowed to perform acupuncture, what is the logic in allowing Athletic Trainers to dry needle and essentially perform a style of orthopedic acupuncture without the same hours or more of training and licensure requirements as doctors? Dry needling and the re-branding of acupuncture to expand scope of practice within other allied health professions without acupuncture licensure and proper adequate training is a public health issue and needs to be stopped.