I received my Master's degree in Chinese medicine, over a course of 4 years, studying anatomy, needle technique, clean needle safety, and supervised clinical practice to become a licensed acupuncturist. Granting dry needling privileges to athletic trainers, who do not undergo similar training, is not in the best interest of patients and unfair to acupuncturists. There is a reason we receive licensure in our own fields. I strongly urge the Board to deny this amendment.