"Dry needling" is the equivalent of Ashii or trigger point needling both of which fall under the purview of Acupuncture.  Perhaps the state of Virginia has a different definition or scope of practice?  By allowing this petition to pass, the state of Virginia will inevitably face countless law suits by members of the general public who will be inadvertently harmed by Physical Trainers who may mean well but who lack the in-depth training necessary to avoid pneumothorax, premature labor and puncturing major arteries. 

There is a legal, state health agency approved path for Physical Trainers to use needles and to perform "dry needling".  They have just as much freedom as anyone else to enroll and complete a 4-yr program and to receive licensure to practice acupuncture ("dry needling"). Why are Physical Trainers asking for a shortcut?  And more importantly, is this shortcut beneficial to the public good?