Virginia Regulatory Town Hall
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Department of Health Professions
 
Board
Board of Medicine
 
chapter
Regulations Governing the Licensure of Athletic Trainers [18 VAC 85 ‑ 120]
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4/30/25  11:53 am
Commenter: Leslie Oldershaw, LAc, The Oldershaw Clinic

I oppose 18VAC85-120-110, which would allow athletic trainers to perform dry needling
 
I oppose the proposed amendment to 18VAC85-120-110, which would allow athletic trainers to perform dry needling.
 
This proposal threatens public safety, increases risk and liability to the Board of Medicine, and undermines the rigorous education and licensure standards that licensed acupuncturists must meet and are enacted by Virginia Law and regulations. 

As a licensed acupuncturist with over 30 years of experience, I feel strongly that acupuncture requires a level of training and licensure that is not required in this amendment.

Thank you,

LESLIE OLDERSHAW, LAc

Licensed Acupuncturist

California

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