Why should I see you? My PT does dry needling and it looks the same.

Licensed acupuncturists go through extensive training that includes at least 800 hours of clinical training alone. They focus on treating the entire body including the root cause of the ailment. Acupuncturists treat a variety of ailments including hormonal imbalances, digestive issues, stress, pain and more. Although physical therapists go through comprehensive education, they are only required to take 24 contact hours in dry needling technique and can only treat neuromuscular pain. That being said, dry needling does have its uses and many licensed acupuncturists use dry needling techniques in addition to more traditional needling techniques.