As a current acupuncture student at Maryland University of Integrative Health, I am strongly opposed to the proposed amendment to 18VAC85-120-110. Dry needling is an invasive technique that requires deep knowledge of anatomy, pathology, and precise needle insertion skills—knowledge that we gain through thousands of hours of academic coursework and supervised clinical training. Allowing athletic trainers to perform dry needling without this comprehensive education puts the public at serious risk. As someone who is dedicating years to safely and effectively learn this medicine, I urge the Board to protect patient safety and uphold professional standards by denying this amendment.