Dry Needling is Acupuncture

Alaska Licensed Acupuncturists are recognized by the division
of Occupational Licensing and are authorized to use
acupuncture needles in the practice of Acupuncture.

The Acupuncture Association of Alaska hereby places a
position that the practice of Dry Needling (DN), Myofascial
Trigger point needling and/or Intramuscular Stimulation (IMS)
should not be performed by anyone other than a Licensed
Acupuncturist and/or Medical Doctor with a certification in
Medical Acupuncture.

2017 POSITION STATEMENT Dry Needling