The acupuncture profession in the state of California is currently in a position in which redefining the practice and scope of acupuncture as a profession has become imperative as various allied health professionals are seeking to practice dry needling, namely physical therapists. According to the most recent data collected and after hearing from our acupuncture colleagues from around the country, physical therapists are already legally practicing dry needling in at least 32 states, and in some cases without any minimum requirements.
It is our intention to support all California acupuncturists and protect the integrity of East Asian Medicine while recognizing that the landscape of acupuncture treatment is increasingly changing and expanding to an increasing number of clinical settings. We see this as a potential opportunity for acupuncturists who want to be at the forefront of this expanding medical landscape, and we do not want be left behind as new acupuncturist or dry needling positions are created. One of our goals is to advocate for more job opportunities for acupuncturists in a myriad of clinical settings.
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