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OCT 2 8 2015

PUBLIC RESPONSE REQUEST: ACUPUNCTURE/DRY NEEDLING

On September 11, 2015, several Iowa licensed acupuncturists attended the Iowa Board of Physical and Occupational Therapy's Meeting. On the agenda was time to discuss whether physical therapists should be allowed to perform an acupuncture technique they call Dry Needling. A l l of the acupuncturists in attendance spoke against PTs performing this invasive therapy; physical therapists in attendance argued for the "Dry Needling" acupuncture technique to be allowed. Following this meeting, the Iowa POT Board wi l l allow public input on this matter only until October 29. They wil l then deliberate and make a final decision in December. The Board published the following statement:

"Anyone from the public wishing to submit written comments or other documents may do so by mailing or delivering them to the [Iowa Physical and Occupational Therapy] Board office "Attn: Judy Manning" or by emailing them to [email protected]. Al l submissions must be received by October 29, 2015."

Mail to: IPOT/Judy Manning, Lucas Building, 321 E. 12 th St., Des Moines, IA 50319

Feel free to use this sheet to record your opinion on this public safety matter, so that your views may be submitted to the Board. You may also send letters or emails directly to the Board.

Please check any and all boxes for those professions that you think should be allowed to use acupuncture needles:

Yes No

Licensed Acupuncturists, 3,300+ hours of training (including 700-900 hours of supervised clinical internship), Nationally Accredited Graduate Degrees.

Doctors of Chiropractic, 100 hours of non-accredited, certified training.

^ \ Physical Therapists, minimum 24 hours of training in Dry Needling.

2 f \ Athletic Trainers, minimum 24 hours of training in Dry Needling.

Medical Doctors, with 0 to 300 hours of training.

Please use the back of this page to further explain your opinion.

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On September 11, 2015, several Iowa licensed acupuncturists attended the Iowa Board of Physical and Occupational Therapy's Meeting. On the agenda was time to discuss whether physical therapists should be allowed to perform an acupuncture technique they call Dry Needling. A l l of the acupuncturists in attendance spoke against PTs performing this invasive therapy; physical therapists in attendance argued for the "Dry Needling" acupuncture technique to be allowed. Following this meeting, the Iowa POT Board wil l allow public input on this matter onfy until October 29. They wil l then deliberate and make a final decision in December. The Board published the following statement:

"Anyone from the public wishing to submit written comments or other documents may do so by mailing or delivering them to the [Iowa Physical and Occupational Therapy] Board office "Attn: Judy Manning" or by emailing them to [email protected]. A l l submissions must be received by October 29, 2015."

Mail to: IPOT/Judy Manning, Lucas Building, 321 E. 12 th St., Des Moines, IA

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Yes No

X" Licensed Acupuncturists, 3,300+ hours of training (including 700-900

hours of supervised clinical internship), Nationally Accredited Graduate Degrees.

K_ Doctors of Chiropractic, 100 hours of non-accredited, certified training.

Physical Therapists, minimum 24 hours of training in Dry Needling.

Athletic Trainers, minimum 24 hours of training in Dry Needling.



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On September 11, 2015, several Iowa licensed acupuncturists attended the Iowa Board of Physical and Occupational Therapy's Meeting. On the agenda was time to discuss whether physical therapists should be allowed to perform an acupuncture technique they call Dry Needling. A l l of the acupuncturists in attendance spoke against PTs performing this invasive therapy; physical therapists in attendance argued for the "Dry Needling" acupuncture technique to be allowed. Following this meeting, the Iowa POT Board wi l l allow public input on this matter onfy until October 29. They wil l then deliberate and make a final decision in December. The Board published the following statement:



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Yes No

\ Licensed Acupuncturists, 3,300+ hours of training (including 700-900 hours of supervised clinical internship), Nationally Accredited Graduate Degrees.



j ( _ Athletic Trainers, minimum 24 hours of training in Dry Needling.



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OCT 2 8 2015


On September 11, 2015, several Iowa licensed acupuncturists attended the Iowa Board of Physical and Occupational Therapy's Meeting. On the agenda was time to discuss whether physical therapists should be allowed to perform an acupuncture technique they call Dry Needling. A l l of the acupuncturists in attendance spoke against PTs performing this invasive therapy; physical therapists in attendance argued for the ' ^ e e ^ acupuncture technique to be allowed. Following this meetmg, the Iowa POT Board wil l allow public input on this matter only until October 29. They wil l then deliberate and make a final decision in December. The Board published the following statement:

"Anyone from the public wishing to submit written comments or other documents may do so by mailing or delivering them to the [Iowa Physical and Occupational Therapy] Board office "Attn: Judy Manning" or by emailing them to [email protected]. A l l submissions must be received by October

29,2015."

Mail to: IPOT/Judy Manning, Lucas Building, 321 E. 12 t h St., Des Moines, IA

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Please check any and all boxes for those professions that you think should be allowed to

use acupuncture needles:

Yes No

/ Licensed Acupuncturists, 3,300+ hours of training (including 700-900 hours of supervised clinical internship), Nationally Accredited Graduate

Degrees.

XT Doctors of Chiropractic, 100 hours of non-accredited, certified training.

)C Physical Therapists, minimum 24 hours of training in Dry Needling.

X Athletic Trainers, minimum 24 hours of training in Dry Needling.


Please use the back of this page to further explain your opinion. „

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"Anyone from the public wishing to submit written comments or other documents may do so by mailing or delivering them to the [Iowa Physical and Occupational Therapy] Board office "Attn: Judy Manning" or by emailing them to

Al l submissions must be received by October

29, 2015."

Mail to: IPOT/Judy Manning, Lucas Building, 321 E. 12 th St., Des Moines, I A

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On September 11 2015, several Iowa licensed acupuncturists attended the Iowa Board of Physical and Occupational Therapy's Meeting. On the agenda was time to discuss whether physical therapists should be allowed to perform an acupuncture technique they call Dry Needling. A l l of the acupuncturists in attendance spoke against PTs performing this invasive therapy; physical therapists in attendance argued for the "Dry Needling" acupuncture technique to be allowed. Following this meeting, the Iowa POT Board wil l allow public input on this matter only until October 29. They wil l then deliberate and make a final decision in December. The Board published the following statement:



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On September 11, 2015, several Iowa licensed acupuncturists attended the Iowa Board of Physical and Occupational Therapy's Meeting. On the agenda was time to discuss whether physical therapists should be allowed to perform an acupuncture technique they call Dry Needling. A l l of the acupuncturists in attendance spoke against PTs performing this invasive therapy; physical therapists in attendance argued for the "Dry Needling" acupuncture technique to be allowed. Following this meeting, the Iowa POT Board wil l allow public input on this matter only until October 29. They will then deliberate and make a final decision in December. The Board published the following statement:





Yes No


^ Doctors of Chiropractic, 100 hours of non-accredited, certified training.

I Physical Therapists, minimum 24 hours of training in Dry Needling.

i / Athletic Trainers, minimum 24 hours of training in Dry Needling.

lX Medical Doctors, with 0 to 300 hours of training.


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On September 11, 2015, several Iowa licensed acupuncturists attended the Iowa Board of Physical and Occupational Therapy's Meeting. On the agenda was time to discuss whether physical therapists should be allowed to perform an acupuncture technique they call Dry Needling. A l l of the acupuncturists in attendance spoke against PTs performing this invasive therapy; physical therapists in attendance argued for the "Dry Needling" acupuncture technique to be allowed. Following this meeting, the Iowa POT Board wil l allow public input on this matter onfy until October 29. They will then deliberate and make a final decision in December. The Board published the following statement:




Please check any and all boxes for those professions that you thinlc should be allowed to use acupuncture needles:

Yes No

t _ Licensed Acupuncturists, 3,300+ hours of training (including 700-900 hours of supervised clinical internship), Nationally Accredited Graduate Degrees.

_ X Doctors of Chiropractic, 100 hours of non-accredited, certified training.

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On September 11, 2015, several Iowa licensed acupuncturists attended the Iowa Board of Physical and Occupational Therapy's Meeting. On the agenda was time to discuss whether physical therapists should be allowed to perform an acupuncture technique they call Dry Needling. A l l of the acupuncturists in attendance spoke against PTs performing this invasive therapy; physical therapists in attendance argued for the "Dry Needling" acupuncture technique to be allowed. Following this meeting, the Iowa POT Board wi l l allow public input on this matter only until October 29. They will then deliberate and make a final decision in December. The Board published the following statement:

"Anyone from the public wishing to submit written comments or other documents may do so by mailing or delivering them to the [Iowa Physical and Occupational Therapy] Board office "Attn: Judy Manning" or by emailing them to [email protected]. A l l submissions must be received by October 29,2015."

Mail to: IPOT/Judy Manning, Lucas Building, 321 E. 12 th St., Des Moines IA 50319



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On September 11, 2015, several Iowa licensed acupuncturists attended the Iowa Board of Physical and Occupational Therapy's Meeting. On the agenda was time to discuss whether physical therapists should be allowed to perform an acupuncture technique they call Dry Needling. A l l of the acupuncturists in attendance spoke against PTs perf orming this invasive therapy; physical therapists in attendance argued for the "Dry Needling acupuncture technique to be allowed. Following this meeting, the Iowa POT Board wil l allow public input on this matter only until October 29. They wil l then deliberate and make a final decision in December. The Board published the following statement:

"Anyone from the public wishing to submit written comments or other documents may do so by mailing or delivering them to the [Iowa Physical and Occupational Therapy] Board office "Attn: Judy Manning" or by emailing them to hirlith.manning^dph.iowa.gov. A l l submissions must be received by October 29, 2015."


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Feel free to use this sheet to record your opinion on this public safety matter, so that your views may be submitted to the Board. You may also send letters or emads directly to the Board.



Licensed Acupuncturists, 3,300+ hours of training (including 700-900

hours of supervised clinical internship), Nationally Accredited Graduate

Degrees.






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On September 11, 2015, several Iowa licensed acupuncturists attended the Iowa Board of Physical and Occupational Therapy's Meeting. On the agenda was time to discuss whether physical therapists should be allowed to perform an acupuncture technique they call Dry Needling. A l l of the acupuncturists in attendance spoke against PTs performing this invasive therapy; physical therapists in attendance argued for the "Dry Needling" acupuncture technique to be allowed. Following this meeting, the Iowa POT Board wil l allow public input on this matter onfy until October 29. They wil l then deliberate and make a final decision in December. The Board published the following statement:





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OCT 2 9 2015

Date:

ATTN: JUDY MANNING IOWA BOARD OF PHYSICAL AND OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY

321 E. 1 2 t h STREET DES MOINES IOWA 50319

RE: The practice of "dry needling" by physical therapists and other practitioners not sufficiently

trained to practice acupuncture. It is my belief that "dry needling" is actually acupuncture using

acupuncture needles and acupuncture points (ashi points)

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ATTN: JUDY MANNING IOWA BOARD OF PHYSICAL AND OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY

321 E. 1 2 t h STREET

DES MOINES IOWA 50319


trained to practice acupuncture. It is my belief that "dry needling" is actually acupuncture using

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Date: OCT 2 8 2015

ATTN: JUDY MANNING

IOWA BOARD OF PHYSICAL AND OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY 321 E. 1 2 t h STREET



trained to practice acupuncture. It is my belief that "dry needling" is actually acupuncture using acupuncture needles and acupuncture points (ashi points)


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Dry Needling On 11 September 2015, a h a n d f u l o f Iowa l i c e n s e d a c u p u n c t u r i s t s attended the Iowa Board o f P h y s i c a l and Occupational Therapy's Meeting. On th e agenda was time t o discuss whether p h y s i c a l t h e r a p i s t s should be able t o perform a technique c a l l e d Dry Needling. A l l o f the a c u p u n c t u r i s t s i n attendance spoke a g a i n s t PTs p e r f o r m i n g t h i s i n v a s i v e therapy, b u t p h y s i c a l t h e r a p i s t s i n attendance argued f o r t h e technique t o be allowed. F o l l o w i n g t h i s meeting, the Iowa POT Board w i l l a l l o w p u b l i c i n p u t on t h i s m a tter only until October 29. Then they w i l l d e l i b e r a t e and make a f i n a l d e c i s i o n i n December. The Board pu b l i s h e d the f o l l o w i n g statement:

"Anyone from t h e p u b l i c w i s h i n g t o submit w r i t t e n comments or other documents may do so by m a i l i n g or d e l i v e r i n g them t o t h e [Iowa P h y s i c a l and Occupational Therapy] Board o f f i c e " A t t n : Judy Manning" or by e m a i l i n g them t o [email protected]. A l l submissions must be re c e i v e d by October 29, 2015." The Board

i s l o c a t e d i n the Lucas B u i l d i n g , a t 321 E 12 t* 1 St, Des Moines, IA.

F e e l f r e e to use t h i s sheet to record your opinion on t h i s p u b l i c s a f e t y matter, so that your opinion may be submitted to the Board. You may a l s o send l e t t e r s or emails d i r e c t l y to the Board. Please check any and a l l boxes f o r who you t h i n k should be able t o use acupuncture needles: Yes No

Kl. • Licensed A c u p u n c t u r i s t s , 2500+ hours o f t r a i n i n g , N a t i o n a l l y

A c c r e d i t e d Graduate Degrees.

• M Doctors o f C h i r o p r a c t i c , 100 hours o f non-accredited, c e r t i f i e d

t r a i n i n g .

• H' Ph y s i c a l T h e r a p i s t s , minimum 24 hours o f t r a i n i n g i n Dry

Needling.

• E l A t h l e t i c T r a i n e r s , minimum 24 hours o f t r a i n i n g i n Dry Needling.

• IE' Medical Doctors, w i t h 0 t o 300 hours o f t r a i n i n g .

Let us, and the Iowa Board o f Phy s i c a l and Occupational Therapy, know why you checked what you d i d (more space on the back)

Your Name:

OCT 2 6 2015

Public Response Request: Dry Needling

On 11 September 2015, a h a n d f u l o f Iowa l i c e n s e d a c u p u n c t u r i s t s attended the Iowa Board o f Phy s i c a l and Occupational Therapy's Meeting. On the agenda was time t o discuss whether p h y s i c a l t h e r a p i s t s should be able t o perform a technique c a l l e d Dry Needling. A l l o f the a c u p u n c t u r i s t s i n attendance spoke a g a i n s t PTs perf o r m i n g t h i s i n v a s i v e therapy, b u t p h y s i c a l t h e r a p i s t s i n attendance argued f o r t h e technique t o be allowed. F o l l o w i n g t h i s meeting, the Iowa POT Board w i l l a l l o w p u b l i c i n p u t on t h i s m a tter only until October 29. Then they w i l l d e l i b e r a t e and make a f i n a l d e c i s i o n i n December. The Board p u b l i s h e d the f o l l o w i n g statement:

"Anyone from the p u b l i c w i s h i n g t o submit w r i t t e n comments or othe r documents may do so by m a i l i n g or d e l i v e r i n g them t o the [Iowa P h y s i c a l and Occupational Therapy] Board o f f i c e " A t t n : Judy Manning" or by e m a i l i n g them t o [email protected]. A l l submissions must be r e c e i v e d by October 29, 2015." The Board

i s l o c a t e d i n the Lucas B u i l d i n g , a t 321 E 12 St, Des Moines,

IA.

F e e l f r e e to use t h i s sheet to record your opinion on t h i s p u b l i c s a f e t y matter, so that your opinion may be submitted to the Board. You may also^ send l e t t e r s or emails d i r e c t l y to the Board.

Please check any and a l l boxes f o r who you t h i n k should be able t o use

acupuncture needles:

Yes No

JjJ • Licensed A c u p u n c t u r i s t s , 2500+ hours o f t r a i n i n g , N a t i o n a l l y


• $ Doctors o f C h i r o p r a c t i c , 100 hours o f non-accredited, c e r t i f i e d

t r a i n i n g .

• ^ P h y s i c a l T h e r a p i s t s , minimum 24 hours o f t r a i n i n g i n Dry

Needling. • ^ A t h l e t i c T r a i n e r s , minimum 24 hours o f t r a i n i n g i n Dry Needling. • Sf Medical Doctors, w i t h 0 t o 300 hours o f t r a i n i n g .

L e t us, and the Iowa Board o f Ph y s i c a l and Occupational Therapy, know why you

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Your Name:

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Dry Needling On 11 September 2015, a ha n d f u l o f Iowa l i c e n s e d a c u p u n c t u r i s t s attended the Iowa Board o f Phy s i c a l and Occupational Therapy's Meeting. On the agenda was time t o discuss whether p h y s i c a l t h e r a p i s t s should be able t o perform a technique c a l l e d Dry Needling. A l l o f the a c u p u n c t u r i s t s i n attendance spoke a g a i n s t PTs perf o r m i n g t h i s i n v a s i v e therapy, but p h y s i c a l t h e r a p i s t s i n attendance argued f o r the technique t o be allowed. F o l l o w i n g t h i s meeting, the Iowa POT Board w i l l a l l o w p u b l i c i n p u t on t h i s m a t t e r only until October 29. Then they w i l l d e l i b e r a t e and make a f i n a l d e c i s i o n i n December. The Board p u b l i s h e d the f o l l o w i n g statement:

"Anyone from the p u b l i c w i s h i n g t o submit w r i t t e n comments or ot h e r documents may do so by m a i l i n g or d e l i v e r i n g them t o the [Iowa Ph y s i c a l and Occupational Therapy] Board o f f i c e " A t t n : Judy Manning" or by e m a i l i n g them t o [email protected]. A l l submissions must be re c e i v e d by October 29, 2015." The Board

t h i s l o c a t e d i n the Lucas B u i l d i n g , a t 321 E 12 St, Des Moines, IA.


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A c c r e d i t e d Graduate Degrees. • \ j a Doctors o f C h i r o p r a c t i c , 100 hours o f non-accredited, c e r t i f i e d t r a i n i n g .

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Needling

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• v^zT _ Medical Doctors, w i t h 0 t o 300 hours o f t r a i n i n g .

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Your Name:

OCT 2 6 2015 Public Response Request:

Dry Needling On 11 September 2015, a h a n d f u l o f Iowa l i c e n s e d a c u p u n c t u r i s t s attended the Iowa Board o f P h y s i c a l and Occupational Therapy's Meeting. On t h e agenda was time t o discuss whether p h y s i c a l t h e r a p i s t s should be able t o perform a technique c a l l e d Dry Needling. A l l o f the a c u p u n c t u r i s t s i n attendance spoke a g a i n s t PTs p e r f o r m i n g t h i s i n v a s i v e therapy, b u t p h y s i c a l t h e r a p i s t s i n attendance argued f o r the technique t o be allowed. F o l l o w i n g t h i s meeting, the Iowa POT Board w i l l a l l o w p u b l i c i n p u t on t h i s m a t t e r only until October 29. Then they w i l l d e l i b e r a t e and make a f i n a l d e c i s i o n i n December. The Board p u b l i s h e d the f o l l o w i n g statement:

"Anyone from the p u b l i c w i s h i n g t o submit w r i t t e n comments or o t h e r documents may do so by m a i l i n g or d e l i v e r i n g them t o the [Iowa P h y s i c a l and Occupational Therapy] Board o f f i c e " A t t n : Judy Manning" or by e m a i l i n g them t o [email protected]. A l l submissions must be r e c e i v e d by October 29, 2015." The Board

E 1 2 t h St, Des Moines, i s l o c a t e d i n t h e Lucas B u i l d i n g , a t 321 IA.

F e e l f r e e to use t h i s sheet to record your opinion on t h i s p u b l i c safety matter, so that your opinion may be submitted to the Board. You may a l s o send l e t t e r s or emails d i r e c t l y to the Board.

Please check any and a l l boxes f o r who you t h i n k should be able t o use

acupuncture needles: Yes No

• Licensed A c u p u n c t u r i s t s , 2500+ hours o f t r a i n i n g , N a t i o n a l l y

A c c r e d i t e d Graduate Degrees,

• ef t r a i n i n g .

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Doctors o f C h i r o p r a c t i c , 100 hours o f n o n - a c c r e d i t e d , c e r t i f i e d

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Public Response Request: OCT % g 2015

Dry Needling On 11 September 2015, a h a n d f u l o f Iowa l i c e n s e d a c u p u n c t u r i s t s attended the Iowa Board o f P h y s i c a l and Occupational Therapy's Meeting. On the agenda was time t o discuss whether p h y s i c a l t h e r a p i s t s should be able t o perf o r m a technique c a l l e d Dry Needling. A l l o f the a c u p u n c t u r i s t s i n attendance spoke ag a i n s t PTs pe r f o r m i n g t h i s i n v a s i v e therapy, b u t p h y s i c a l t h e r a p i s t s i n attendance argued f o r the technique t o be allowed. F o l l o w i n g t h i s meeting, the Iowa POT Board w i l l a l l o w p u b l i c i n p u t on t h i s m a t t e r only until October 29. Then they w i l l d e l i b e r a t e and make a f i n a l d e c i s i o n i n December. The Board p u b l i s h e d the f o l l o w i n g statement:


i s l o c a t e d i n t h e Lucas B u i l d i n g , a t 321 E 1 2 t h St, Des Moines, IA.

F e e l f r e e to use t h i s sheet to record your opinion on t h i s p u b l i c safety matter, so that your opinion may be submitted to the Board. You may al s o send l e t t e r s or emails d i r e c t l y to the Board. Please check any and a l l boxes f o r who you t h i n k should be able t o use acupuncture needles: Yes, No

Er • Licensed A c u p u n c t u r i s t s , 2500+ hours o f t r a i n i n g , N a t i o n a l l y


• Doctors o f C h i r o p r a c t i c , 100 hours o f non-acc r e d i t e d , c e r t i f i e d

t r a i n i n g .

P h y s i c a l T h e r a p i s t s , minimum 24 hours o f t r a i n i n g i n Dry

Needling.

• CT A t h l e t i c T r a i n e r s , minimum 24 hours o f t r a i n i n g i n Dry Needling.

• Medical Doctors, w i t h 0 t o 300 hours o f t r a i n i n g .

Let us, and the Iowa Board o f Ph y s i c a l and Occupational Therapy, know why you checked what you d i d (more space on the back):

OCT 2 6 2015


On 11 September 2015, a han d f u l o f Iowa l i c e n s e d a c u p u n c t u r i s t s attended the Iowa Board o f Ph y s i c a l and Occupational Therapy's Meeting. On the agenda was time t o discuss whether p h y s i c a l t h e r a p i s t s should be able t o perf o r m a technique c a l l e d Dry Needling. A l l o f the a c u p u n c t u r i s t s i n attendance spoke a g a i n s t PTs perf o r m i n g t h i s i n v a s i v e therapy, but p h y s i c a l t h e r a p i s t s i n attendance argued f o r t h e technique t o be allowed. F o l l o w i n g t h i s meeting, the Iowa POT Board w i l l a l l o w p u b l i c i n p u t on t h i s m a tter only until October 29. Then they w i l l d e l i b e r a t e and make a f i n a l d e c i s i o n i n December. The Board p u b l i s h e d the f o l l o w i n g statement:

"Anyone from the p u b l i c w i s h i n g t o submit w r i t t e n comments or ot h e r documents may do so by m a i l i n g or d e l i v e r i n g them t o the [Iowa P h y s i c a l and Occupational Therapy] Board o f f i c e " A t t n : Judy Manning" or by e m a i l i n g them t o [email protected]. A l l submissions must be r e c e i v e d by October 29, 2015." The Board

i s l o c a t e d i n the Lucas B u i l d i n g , a t 321 E 1 2 t h St, Des Moines, IA.


• Licensed A c u p u n c t u r i s t s , 2500+ hours o f t r a i n i n g , N a t i o n a l l y

'Accredited Graduate Degrees.

• ^ Doctors o f C h i r o p r a c t i c , 100 hours o f non-accredited, c e r t i f i e d

t r a i n i n g .

• ^ P h y s i c a l T h e r a p i s t s , minimum 24 hours o f t r a i n i n g i n Dry

Needling.

• A t h l e t i c T r a i n e r s , minimum 24 hours o f t r a i n i n g i n Dry Needling.

• ra^ Medical Doctors, w i t h 0 t o 300 hours o f t r a i n i n g .

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Public Response Request: OCT 2 6 2015 Dry Needling

On 11 September 2015, a ha n d f u l o f Iowa l i c e n s e d a c u p u n c t u r i s t s attended t h e Iowa Board o f P h y s i c a l and Occupational Therapy's Meeting. On the agenda was txme t o discuss whether p h y s i c a l t h e r a p i s t s should be able t o p e r f o r m a technique c a l l e d Dry Needling. A l l o f the a c u p u n c t u r i s t s i n attendance spoke ag a i n s t PTs p e r f o r m i n g t h i s i n v a s i v e therapy, but p h y s i c a l t h e r a p i s t s i n attendance argued f o r the technique t o be allowed. F o l l o w i n g t h i s meeting, the Iowa POT Board w i l l a l l o w p u b l i c i n p u t on t h i s m a t t e r only until October 29. Then they w i l l d e l i b e r a t e and make a f i n a l d e c i s i o n i n December. The Board p u b l i s h e d the f o l l o w i n g statement:




& D Licensed A c u p u n c t u r i s t s , 2500+ hours o f t r a i n i n g , N a t i o n a l l y A c c r e d i t e d Graduate Degrees.

• p[ Doctors o f C h i r o p r a c t i c , 100 hours o f non-accredited, c e r t i f i e d t r a i n i n g .

• ^ P h y s i c a l T h e r a p i s t s , minimum 24 hours o f t r a i n i n g i n Dry Needling.

A t h l e t i c T r a i n e r s , minimum 24 hours o f t r a i n i n g i n Dry Needling.

• X Medical Doctors, w i t h 0 t o 300 hours o f t r a i n i n g .

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OCT 2 6 2015


On 11 September 2015, a h a n d f u l o f Iowa l i c e n s e d a c u p u n c t u r i s t s attended the Iowa Board o f P h y s i c a l and Occupational Therapy's Meeting. On the agenda was time t o discuss whether p h y s i c a l t h e r a p i s t s should be able t o perform a technique c a l l e d Dry Needling. A l l o f the a c u p u n c t u r i s t s i n attendance spoke a g a i n s t PTs p e r f o r m i n g t h i s i n v a s i v e therapy, b u t p h y s i c a l t h e r a p i s t s i n attendance argued f o r t h e technique t o be allowed. F o l l o w i n g t h i s meeting, the Iowa POT Board w i l l a l l o w p u b l i c i n p u t on t h i s m a t t e r only until October 29. Then they w i l l d e l i b e r a t e and make a f i n a l d e c i s i o n i n December. The Board p u b l i s h e d the f o l l o w i n g statement:

"Anyone from t h e p u b l i c w i s h i n g t o submit w r i t t e n comments o r other documents may do so by m a i l i n g or d e l i v e r i n g them t o t h e [Iowa P h y s i c a l and Occupational Therapy] Board o f f i c e " A t t n : Judy Manning" or by e m a i l i n g them t o [email protected]. A l l submissions must be re c e i v e d by October 29, 2015." The Board


Peel fre e to use t h i s sheet to record your opinion on t h i s p u b l i c s a f e t y matter, so that your opinion may be submitted to the Board. You may a l s o send l e t t e r s or emails d i r e c t l y to the Board. Please check any and a l l boxes f o r who you t h i n k should be able t o use acupuncture needles: Yes/ No

M • Licensed A c u p u n c t u r i s t s , 2500+ hours o f t r a i n i n g , N a t i o n a l l y A c c r e d i t e d Graduate Degrees.

D Doctors o f C h i r o p r a c t i c , 100 hours o f non-accredited, c e r t i f i e d t r a i n i n g .

P h y s i c a l T h e r a p i s t s , minimum 24 hours o f t r a i n i n g i n Dry Needling.

D A t h l e t i c T r a i n e r s , minimum 24 hours o f t r a i n i n g i n Dry Needling.

• Medical Doctors, w i t h 0 tjs.300 hours o f t r a i n i n g .

Let us, and the I o w a B d a r d o f Phy s i c a l /and Occupational Therapy, know why you checked what you d i d (rtiore space y h t h i back):

Your Name:

r > , r „ „ OCT 2 6 2015 Public Response Request:

Dry Needling On 11 September 2015, a h a n d f u l o f Iowa l i c e n s e d a c u p u n c t u r i s t s attended the lowa Board o f P h y s i c a l and Occupational Therapy's Meeting. On the agenda was time t o discuss whether p h y s i c a l t h e r a p i s t s should be able t o perform a technique c a l l e d Dry Needling. A l l o f the a c u p u n c t u r i s t s i n attendance spoke a g a i n s t PTs p e r f o r m i n g t h i s i n v a s i v e therapy, b u t p h y s i c a l t h e r a p i s t s i n attendance argued f o r t h e technique t o be allowed. F o l l o w i n g t h i s meeting t h e lowa POT Board w i l l a l l o w p u b l i c i n p u t on t h i s m a t t e r only until October 29. Then they w i l l d e l i b e r a t e and make a f i n a l d e c i s i o n i n December. The Board p u b l i s h e d the f o l l o w i n g statement:

"Anyone from the p u b l i c w i s h i n g t o submit w r i t t e n comments or

other documents may do so by m a i l i n g or d e l i v e r i n g them t o the

[Iowa P h y s i c a l and Occupational Therapy] Board o f f i c e " A t t n - Judy

Manning" or by e m a i l i n g them t o [email protected]

A l l submissions must be r e c e i v e d by October 29, 2015." The Board

i s l o c a t e d i n t h e Lucas B u i l d i n g , a t 321 E 1 2 t h St, Des Moines,

F e e l f r e e to use t h i s sheet to record your opinion on t h i s p u b l i c s a f e t y matter, so that your opinion may be submitted to the Board. You may a l s o send l e t t e r s or emails d i r e c t l y to the Board.

Please check any and a l l boxes f o r who you t h i n k should be able t o use acupuncture needles: Yes No

X n Licensed A c u p u n c t u r i s t s , 2500+ hours o f t r a i n i n g , N a t i o n a l l y A c c r e d i t e d Graduate Degrees.

• • Doctors o f C h i r o p r a c t i c , 100 hours o f non-accredited, c e r t i f i e d t r a i n i n g .

• • P h y s i c a l T h e r a p i s t s , minimum 24 hours o f t r a i n i n g i n Dry Needling. J

• • A t h l e t i c T r a i n e r s , minimum 24 hours o f t r a i n i n g i n Dry Needling.

• • Medical Doctors, w i t h 0 t o 300 hours o f t r a i n i n g . L f I*'* a ^ t h e I O W a B o a r d o f P h y s i c a l and Occupational Therapy, know why you checked what you d i d (more space on the back):

Your Name

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I S H H f r ° m P U b l ± C W i S M n g t 0 S U b m ± t w r i t t e n comments or

^ S m 7 d o s o f i l i n g or d e l i v e r i n g them t o the M a n n i n g D and Occupational Therapy] Board o f f i c e " A t t n : Judy Manning or by e m a i l i n g them t o [email protected]. A l l submissions must be r e c e i v e d by October 29, 2015." The Board i s ^ l o c a t e d i n the Lucas B u i l d i n g , a t 321 E 1 2 t h St, Des Moines,

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• • A t h l e t i c T r a i n e r s , minimum 24 hours o f t r a i n i n g i n Dry Needling

• H Medical Doctors, w i t h 0 t o 300 hours o f t r a i n i n g

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Public Response Request:

Dry Needling

On 11 September 2015, a handful of Iowa licensed acupuncturists attended the Iowa Board of Physical and

Occupational Therapy's Meeting. On the agenda was time to discuss whether physical therapists should be able

to perform an acupuncture technique called Dry Needling. A l l of the acupuncturists in attendance spoke against

PTs performing this invasive therapy, but physical therapists in attendance argued for the "Dry Needling"

acupuncture technique to be allowed. Following this meeting, the Iowa POT Board wil l allow public input on

this matter only until October 29. Then they will deliberate and make a final decision in December. The Board published the following statement:

"Anyone from the public wishing to submit written comments or other documents may do so by

mailing or delivering them to the [Iowa Physical and Occupational Therapy] Board office "Attn:

Judy Manning" or by emailing them to [email protected].

A l l submissions must be received by October 29, 2015." The Board is located in the Lucas Building, at 321 E 12th St, Des Moines, IA, 50319.

Feel free to use this sheet to record your opinion on this public safety matter, so that your opinion may be submitted to the Board. You may also send letters or emails directly to the Board.

Please check any and all boxes for who you think should be able to use acupuncture needles:

W • Licensed Acupuncturists, 2500+ hours of education(including 700-900 hours of supervised clinical

internship) resulting in Nationally Accredited Graduate Degrees.

Yes No

more on back...

Public Response Request: OCT 2 6 2015

Dry Needling

On 11 September 2015, ahandful of Iowa licensed acupuncturists attended the Iowa Board of Physical and


to perform a technique called Dry Needling. All of the acupuncturists in attendance spoke against PTs

performing this invasive therapy, but physical therapists in attendance argued for the technique to be allowed.

Following this meeting, the Iowa POT Board will allow public input on this matter only until October 29. Then

they will deliberate and make a final decision in December. The Board published the following statement:




All submissions must be received by October 29, 2015." The Board is located in the Lucas Building, at 321 E 12 th St, Des Moines, IA.



Yes No

• Licensed Acupuncturists, 2500+ hours of training, Nationally Accredited Graduate Degrees.

• w Doctors of Chiropractic, 100 hours of non-accredited, certified training.

• Physical Therapists, minimum 24 hours of training in Dry Needling.

• K Athletic Trainers, minimum 24 hours of training in Dry Needling.

• E^Medical Doctors, with 0 to 300 hours of training.

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Your Name: } V J g ? , . f L j )

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to perform a technique called Dry Needling. Al l of the acupuncturists in attendance spoke against PTs










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On 11 September 2015, ahandful of Iowa licensed acupuncturists attended the Iowa Board of Physical and Occupational Therapy's Meeting. On the agenda was time to discuss whether physical therapists should be able to perform a technique called Dry Needling. Al l of the acupuncturists in attendance spoke against PTs performing this invasive therapy, but physical therapists in attendance argued for the technique to be allowed. Following this meeting, the Iowa POT Board will allow public input on this matter only until October 29. Then they will deliberate and make a final decision in December. The Board published the following statement:

"Anyone from the public wishing to submit written comments or other documents may do so by mailing or delivering them to the [Iowa Physical and Occupational Therapy] Board office "Attn: Judy Manning" or by emailing them to Jiig^[email protected].

All submissions must be received by October 29, 2015." The Board is located in the Lucas Building, at 321 E 12 t h St, Des Moines, IA.



Yes No

y • Licensed Acupuncturists, 2500+ hours of training, Nationally Accredited Graduate Degrees.

• ^ Doctors of Chiropractic, 100 hours of non-accredited, certified training.

• ^ Physical Therapists, minimum 24 hours of training in Dry Needling.


• J?K Medical Doctors, with 0 to 300 hours of training.


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mailing or delivering them to the [Iowa Physical and Occupational Therapy] Board office "Attn: Judy Manning" or by emailing them to [email protected].

All submissions must be received by October 29, 2015." The Board is located in the Lucas Building, at 321 E 12 t h St, Des Moines, IA.



Yes No


• K Doctors of Chiropractic, 100 hours of non-accredited, certified training.


• fo- Athletic Trainers, minimum 24 hours of training in Dry Needling.

• • Medical Doctors, with 0 to 3 00 hours of training.

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OCT 2 6 2015


Dry Needling

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mailing or delivering them to the [Iowa Physical and Occupational Therapy] Board office "Attn: Judy Manning" or by emailing them to Judith.mantu [email protected].




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Your Name:


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On 11 September 2015, ahandful of Iowa licensed acupuncturists attended the Iowa Board ofPhysical and Occupational Therapy's Meeting. On the agenda was time to discuss whether physical therapists should be able to perform a technique called Dry Needling. All of the acupuncturists in attendance spoke against PTs


Following this meeting, the Iowa POT Board will allow public input on this matter only until October 29. Then they will deliberate and make a final decision in December. The Board published the following statement:


mailing or delivering them to the [Iowa Physical and Occupational Therapy] Board office "Attn: Judy Manning" or by emailing them to JuoMtlijn^




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• J2 Physical Therapists, minimum 24 hours of training in Dry Needling.

• d Athletic Trainers, minimum 24 hours of training in Dry Needling.

• / • Medical Doctors, with 0 to 300 hours of training.

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On 11 September 2015, ahandful of Iowa licensed acupuncturists attended the Iowa Board ofPhysical and Occupational Therapy's Meeting. On the agenda was time to discuss whether physical therapists should be able to perform a technique called Dry Needling. All of the acupuncturists in attendance spoke against PTs


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• 0 Doctors of Chiropractic, 100 hours of non-accredited, certified training.

• H Physical Therapists, minimum 24 hours of training in Dry Needling.

• Q Athletic Trainers, minimum 24 hours of training in Dry Needling.

• a Medical Doctors, with 0 to 300 hours of training.

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Your Name:

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Public Response Request: °CT 2 6 2015

Dry Needling

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Occupational Therapy's Meeting. The agenda allowed for time to discuss whether physical therapists should be

allowed to perform an acupuncture technique they call Dry Needling. A l l of the acupuncturists in attendance

spoke against PTs performing this invasive therapy, but physical therapists in attendance argued for the "Dry

Needling" acupuncture technique to be allowed. Following this meeting, the Iowa POT Board will allow public

input on this matter only until October 29. Then they wil l deliberate and make a final decision in December. The Board published the following statement:

"Anyone from the public wishing to submit written comments or other documents may do so by mailing or delivering them to the [Iowa Physical and Occupational Therapy] Board office "Attn:


Al l submissions must be received by October 29, 2015." The Board is located in the Lucas Building, at 321 E 12th St, Des Moines, IA.


Please check "Yes" or "No" for who you think should be allowed to use acupuncture needles:

• Licensed Acupuncturists, 2500+ hours (including 700-900 hours of supervised clinical internship) of

training, Nationally Accredited Graduate Degrees.

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• Athletic Trainers, minimum 24 hours of training in Dry Needling.

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to perform a technique called Dry Needling. A l l of the acupuncturists in attendance spoke against PTs



they wi l l deliberate and make a final decision in December. The Board published the following statement:


mailing or delivering them to the [Iowa Physical and Occupationai Therapy] Board office "Attn:


A i l siibmissions must be received by October 29,2015." The Board is located in the Lucas Building, at 321 E 12 th St, Des Moines, IA.



Yes No




• iS^Afhletic Trainers, minimum 24 hours of training in Dry Needling.



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A l l submissions must be received by October 29,2015." The Board is located in the Lucas Building, at 321 E 12 t h St, Des Moines, IA. .

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^ • Licensed Acupuncturists, 2500+ hours of training, Nationally Accredited Graduate Degrees.


• ) ^ Physical Therapists, minimum 24 hours of training in Dry Needling.

• ^ Athletic Trainers, minimum 24 hours of training in Dry Needling.

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A l l submissions must be received by October 29,2015." The Board is located in the Lucas Building, at321 E 12 th St, Des Moines, IA.



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On September 11,2015, a handful of Iowa licensed acupuncturists attended the Iowa Board of

Physical and Occupational Therapy's Meeting. On the agenda was time to discuss whether physical

therapists should be allowed to perform an acupuncture technique they call Dry Needling. Al l of the

acupuncturists in attendance spoke against PTs performing this invasive therapy, but physical

therapists in attendance argued for the "Dry Needling" acupuncture technique to be allowed. Following

this meeting, the Iowa POT Board will allow public input on this matter onfy until October 29. Then

they wil l deliberate and make a final decision in December. The Board published the following

statement:

"Anyone from tlie public wishing to submit written comments or other documents may

do so by mailing or delivering them to the [Iowa Physical and Occupational Therapy]

Board office "Attn: Judy Manning" or by emailing them to

[email protected]. A l l submissions must be received by October 29,

2015."

Mail to: IPOT/Judy Manning, Lucas Building, 321 E. 12 t h St., Des Moines, IA 50319.


Please check any and all boxes for who you think should be allowed to use acupuncture needles:

Yes No

M. • Licensed Acupuncturists, 3,300+ hours of training (including 700-900 hours of supervised

clinical internship), Nationally Accredited Graduate Degrees.

• J& Doctors of Chiropractic, 100 hours of non-accredited, certified training.

• % Physical Therapists, minimum 24 hours of training in Dry Needling.

• M Athletic Trainers, minimum 24 hours of training in Dry Needling.

• VL Medical Doctors, with 0 to 300 hours of training.


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On 11 September 2015, a handful of Iowa licensed acupuncturists attended the Iowa Board ofPhysical and Occupational Therapy's Meeting. On the agenda was time to discuss whether physical therapists should be able

to perform a technique called Diy Needling. Al l of the acupuncturists in attendance spoke against PTs







Al l submissions must be received by October 29, 2015." The Board is located in the Lucas Building, at 321 E 12th St, Des Moines, IA.



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this matter only until October 29. Then they will deliberate and make a final decision in December. The Board

published the following statement:




Al l submissions must be received by October 29, 2015." The Board is located in the Lucas

Building, at 321 E 12th St, Des Moines, IA, 50319.

Feel free to use this sheet to record your opinion on this public safety matter, so that your opinion may be



Yes No

• Licensed Acupuncturists, 2500+ hours of education(including 700-900 hours of supervised clinical


• J8 Doctors of Chiropractic, 100 hours of non-accredited, certified training.

• $ Physical Therapists, minimum 24 hours of training in Dry Needling.

• 0 Athletic Trainers, minimum 24 hours of training in Dry Needling.

• _ Medical Doctors, with 0 to 300 hours of training.

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All submissions must be received by October 29,2015." The Board is located in the Lucas Building, at 321E 12* St, Des Moines, IA.



Yes No

/ IB • Licensed Acupuncturists, 2500+ hours of training, Nationally Accredited Graduate Degrees.

• Doctors of C3iiropractic, 100 hours of non-accredited, certified tiaining.


• Ef^Athletic Trainers, minimum 24 hours of training in Dry Needling.

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D r y N e e d l i n g


Occupational Therapy's Meeting. On the agenda was time to discuss whether physical therapists should be able to perform a technique called Dry Needling. All of the acupuncturists in attendance spoke against PTs performing this invasive therapy, but physical therapists in attendance argued for the technique to be allowed.




mailing or delivering them to the Powa Physical and Occupational Therapy] Board office "Attn:

Judy Manning" or by emailing them to Jum^[email protected]. gov.

All submissions must be received by October 29,2015." The Board is located in the Lucas

Building, at 321 E 12* St, Des Moines, IA.



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• W Doctors of Clhiropractic, 100 hours of non-accredited, certified training.


• nK Athletic Trainers, minimum 24 hours of training in Dry NeedHng.

• H^Medical Doctors, with 0 to 300 hours of training.

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therapists should be allowed to perform an acupuncture technique they call Dry Needling. All of the

acupuncturists in attendance spoke against PTs perfonning this invasive therapy, but physical


this meeting, the Iowa POT Board will allow public input on this matter only until October 29. Then

they will deliberate and make a final decision in December. The Board published the following

statement:

"Anyone from the public wishing to submit written comments or other documents may



[email protected]. All submissions must be received by October 29,

2015."

Mail to: IPOT/Judy Manning, Lucas Building, 321 E . 12 th St., Des Moines, IA 50319.



Yes No

M • Licensed Acupuncturists, 3,300+ hours of training (including 700-900 hours of supervised



• .fef Physical Therapists, minimum 24 hours of training in Dry Needling.

• is1 Athletic Trainers, minimum 24 hours of teaming in Diy Needling.

• \W Medical Doctors, with 0 to 300 hours of framing.


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Physical and Occupational Therapy's Meeting. On the agenda was time to discuss whether physical therapists should be allowed to perform an acupuncture technique they call Dry Needling. All of the acupuncturists in attendance spoke against PTs performing this invasive therapy, but physical therapists in attendance argued for the "Dry Needling" acupuncture technique to be allowed. Following this meeting, the Iowa POT Board will allow public input on this matter only until October 29. Then they will deliberate and make a final decision in December. The Board published the following

statement:

"Anyone from the public wishing to submit written comments or other documents may do so by mailing or delivering them to the powa Physical and Occupational Therapy] Board office "Attn: Judy Manning" or by emailing them to [email protected]. All submissions must be received by October 29, 2015."

Mail to: IPOT/Judy Manning, Lucas Building, 321 E . 12 th St., Des Moines, IA 50319.



Yes No

5^ • Licensed Acupuncturists, 3,300+ hours of training (including 700-900 hours of supervised




• ^ Athletic Trainers, minimum 24 hours of teaming in Diy Needling.

• '*£f Medical Doctors, with 0 to 300 hours of training.


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Followmg this meeting, the Iowa POT Board will allow public input on this matter only until October 29 Then

they wil l deliberate and make a final decision in December. The Board published the following statement


mailing or delivering them to the [Iowa Physical and Occupational Therapy] Board office "Attn-

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J& • Licensed Acupuncturists, 2500+ hours of training, Nationally Accredited Graduate Degrees.

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On September 11,2015, a handful of low® licensed acupimetarisfs attended me Iowa Board of

Physical and Occupational Therapy's Meetmg. On the agenda was time to discuss whether physical therapists should be allowed to perform an acupuncture technique they call Dry Needling. All of the acupuncturists in attendance spoke against PTs petfonning mis invasive therapy, but physical therapists in attendance argued for the "Dry Needling" acupuncture technique to be allowed. Following this meeting, the Iowa POT Board will allow public input on this matter onty matil October 29. Then they will deliberate and make a final decision in December. The Board published the following statement:

"Anyone fiom the public wishing to submit written comments or other documents may do so by mailing or deUvering them to the [Iowa Physical and Occupational Therapy] Board office "Attn: Judy Manning" or by emailing them to

Judim,[email protected]. All submissions must be received by October 29, 2015."

Mail to: IPOT/Judy Manning, Lucas Building, 321E. 12 t h St, Des Moines, IA 50319.

Feel free to use this sheet to record your opinion on this public safety matter, so that your views

may be submitted to the Board. You may also send letters or emails directly to the Board.


Yes No

R. • Licensed Acupuncturists, 3,300+ hours of training (includmg 700-900 hours of supervised clinical internship), Nationally Accredited Graduate Degrees.

• 0 Doctors of Chiropractic, 100 hours of non-accredited, certified training.

• Q Physical Therapists, minimum 24 hours of training in Dry Needling.

• m Athletic Trainers, rniriimum 24 hours of trairmigm Dry Needling.

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Following this meeting, the Iowa POT Board wil l allow public input on this matter only until October 29 Then

they wil l deliberate and make a final decision in December. The Board published the following statement:


mailing or delivering them to the [Iowa Physical and Occupational Therapy] Board office "Attar Judy Manning" or by emailing them to M i t h J i i ^ i i ^ ^

Al l submissions must be received by October 29, 2015." The Board is located in the Lucas Building, at 321 E 12 t h St, Des Moines, IA.



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• & Doctors of Chiropractic, 100 hours of non-accredited, certified training.

• d / Physical Therapists, minimum 24 hours of training in Dry Needling.

• & Athletic Trainers, minimum 24 hours of training in Dry Needling.

• CK Medical Doctors, with 0 to 300 hours of training.

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mailing or delivering them to the [Iowa Physical and Occupational Therapy] Board office "Attn: Judy Manning" or by emailing them to lAQv."

Al l submissions must be received by October 29, 2015." The Board is located in the Lucas Building, at 321 E 12 th St, Des Moines, IA.



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to perform an acupuncture technique called Dry Needling. A l l of the acupuncturists in attendance spoke against PTs performing this invasive therapy, but physical therapists in attendance argued for the "Dry Needling"


this matter only until October 29. Then they will deliberate and make a final decision in December. The Board published the following statement:




Al l submissions must be received by October 29, 2015." The Board is located in the Lucas Building, at 321 E 12th St, Des Moines, IA, 50319.



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• ^ Medical Doctors, with 0 to 300 hours of training.


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therapists should be allowed to perform an acupuncture technique they call Dry Needling. A l l of the



this meeting, the Iowa POT Board wil l allow public input on this matter only until October 29. Then


statement:





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may be submitted to the Board. You may also send letters or emails directly to the Board.


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szf • Licensed Acupuncturists, 3,300+ hours of training (including 700-900 hours of supervised


• E[ Doctors of CMropractic, 100 hours of non-accredited, certified training.

• &L Physical Therapists, minimum 24 hours of training in Dry Needling.

• & Athletic Trainers, minimum 24 hours of training in Dry Needling.

• flj Medical Doctors, with 0 to 300 hours of training.

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this meeting, the Iowa POT Board wi l l allow public input on this matter onfy until October 29. Then


statement: •




[email protected]. A l l submissions must be received by October 29, 2015."




Yes No

E( • Licensed Acupuncturists, 3,300+ hours of teaming (including 700-900 hours of supervised



• ^ Physical Therapists, rm'nimum 24 hours of training in Dry Needling.

• Athletic Trainers, minimum 24 hours of teaining in Diy Needling.

• Medical Doctors, with 0 to 300 hours of training.


OCT 2 9 2015


A c u p u n c t u r e / D r y Need l ing

On September 11,2015, a handful of Iowa licensed acupunctuiists attended the Iowa Board of




therapists in attendance argued for the "Dry Needling" acupunctui-e technique to be allowed. Following



statement:

"Anyone from the public wishing to submit written comments or other documents may do so by mailing or delivering them to the [Iowa Physical and Occupational Therapy] Board office "Attn: Judy Manning" or by emailing them to [email protected]. A l l submissions must be received by October 29, 2015." Mail to: IPOT/Judy Manning, Lucas Building, 321 E. 12 t h St., Des Moines, IA 50319.

Feel free to use this sheet to record your opinion on this public safety matter, so that your views may be submitted to the Board. You may also send letters or emails directly to the Board. Please check any and all boxes for who you think should be allowed to use acupuncture needles: Yes No

d • Licensed Acupuncturists, 3,300+ hours of training (including 700-900 hours of supervised


• izf Doctors of Chiropractic, 100 hours of non-accredited, certified training.

• Physical Therapists, minimum 24 hours of training in Dry Needlmg.

Athletic Trainers, rninimum 24 hours of framing in Dry Needling.

• o/^Medical Doctors, with 0 to 300 hours of training.

Please use the back of this page to further explain your opinion. ^

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A c u p u n c t u r e / D r y Need l ing

On September 11, 2015, a handful of Iowa licensed acupuncturists attended the Iowa Board of



acupuncturists in attendance spoke against PTs perfomiing this invasive therapy, but physical



they wi l l deliberate and make a final decision in December. The Board published the following

statement:


do so by mailing or delivering them to the [Iowa Physical and Occupational Therapy] Board office "Attn: Judy Manning" or by emailing them to

[email protected]. A l l submissions must be received by October 29 2015."




Yes No

fcfl. • Licensed Acupuncturists, 3,300+ hours of training (including 700-900 hours of supervised




• Athletic Trainers, rninimum 24 hours of ttaining in Dry Needling.



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therapists should be allowed to perform an acupuncture technique they call Dry Needlmg. All of the





statement:




[email protected]. All submissions must be received by October 29,

2015." Mail to: IPOT/Judy Manning, Lucas Building, 321 E . 12 th St., Des Moines, IA 50319.


may be submitted to the Board. You may also send letters or emails directly to the Board. Please check any and all boxes for who you think should be allowed to use acupuncture needles: Yes No • • Licensed Acupuncturists, 3,300+ hours of training (including 700-900 hours of supervised



• • Physical Therapists, minimum 24 hours of training in Dry Needling.

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"Anyone from the public wishing to submit written comments or other documents may do so by mailing or delivering them to the [Iowa Physical and Occupational Therapy] Board office "Attn: Judy Manning" or by emailing them to [email protected]. All submissions must be received by October 29, 2015."

Mail to: IPOT/Judy Manning, Lucas Building, 321 E . 12 th St, Des Moines, IA 50319.



Yes No

• • Licensed Acupuncturists, 3,300+ hours of training (including 700-900 hours of supervised clinical internship), Nationally Accredited Graduate Degrees.



• • Athletic Trainers, rninimum 24 hours of training in Dry Needling.



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acupuncture technique to be allowed. Following this meeting, the Iowa POT Board will allow ^ input on






Building, at 321E 12th St, Des Moines, IA, 50319.



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"Anyone from the public wishing to submit written comments or other documents may do so by mailing or delivering them to the [Iowa Physical and Occupational Therapy] Board office "Attn: Judy Manning" or by emailing them to Judith.manning @ idph.iowa. gov.

A l l submissions must be received by October 29, 2015." The Board is located in the Lucas Building, at 321 E 12th St, Des Moines, IA, 50319.



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On 11 September 2015, a handful of Iowa licensed acupuncturists attended the Iowa Board of Physical and Occupational Therapy's Meeting. On the agenda was time to discuss whether physical therapists should he able to perform an acupuncture technique called Dry Needling. Al l of the acupuncturists in attendance spoke against PTs performing this invasive therapy, but physical therapists in attendance argued for the "Dry Needling" acupuncture technique to be allowed. Following this meetmg, the Iowa POT Board will allow public input on this matter only until October 29. Then they will deliberate and make a final decision in December. The Board published the following statement:

"Anyone from the public wishing to submit written comments or other documents may do so by mailing or delivering them to the [Iowa Physical and Occupational Therapy] Board office "Attn: Judy Manning" or by emailing them to [email protected].

Al l submissions must he received by October 29, 2015." The Board is located in the Lucas Building, at 321 E 12th St, Des Moines, IA, 50319.



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On 11 September 2015, a handful of Iowa licensed acupuncturists attended the Iowa Board of

Physical and Occupational Therapy's Meeting. On the agenda was time to discuss whether

physical therapists should be able to perform a technique called Dry Needling. Al l of the

acupuncturists in attendance spoke against PTs perfomiing this invasive therapy, but physical

therapists in attendance argued for the technique to be allowed. Following this meeting, the Iowa

POT Board wil l allow public input on this matter only until October 29. Then they will

deliberate and make a final decision in December. The Board published the following statement:

"Anyone from the public wishing to submit written comments or other documents

may do so by mailing or delivering them to the [Iowa Physical and Occupational

Therapy] Board office "Attn: Judy Manning" or by emailing them to

[email protected]. gov.

A l l submissions must be received by October 29, 2015."

Feel free to use this sheet to record your opinion on this public safety matter, so that your opinion may be submitted to the Board.


, • Chiropractors

• \ Licensed Acupuncturists

• Physical Therapists

• Medical Doctors

• Athletic Trainers

• Doctors of Osteopathy

• Other:


To Ms. Manning and the Board

Allowing someone to puncture your skin with needles is generally something that

requires a fair bit of trust. When I go to the doctor to get my blood drawn, I expect the person

who is doing it has spent a considerable amount of time in school to ensure they won't hurt me.

Same tiling with getting shots or having blood sugar tested. This is why, when it comes to

Acupuncture, I only trust those who have been to school and are licensed to perform needle

treatments on me. I would NOT in any way agree to let a Physical Therapist or Chiropractor dry

needle me with the full knowledge that they weren't even licensed in this practice. I f a PT or

Chiropractor told me this was a treatment they would like to do I would assume, as their patient

that they have gone to school for needling just as long as they had gone to school for their

primary profession. Considering there are weekend courses for these practitioners, that right

there sets off an enormous red flag. You want to do dry needling or any other type' of

acupuncture technique? Become a licensed acupuncturist. You wouldn't expect an acupuncturist

to be performing any sort of adjustments without having gone to school fully for it, why should

PTs and Chiropractors be able to dry needle?

Not only are non-licensed practitioners essentially lying to their patients, but they also

simply don't have the knowledge that a licensed practitioner does. Recently my dad went to a

family doctor and asked him to remove a sliver that had buried itself quite deep into his hand

The doctor tried for a bit to remove it, but ultimately decided my dad would be better suited

going to a person who specializes in hands. Why? Because the family doctor acknowledged he

didn't have the knowledge or skill set to continue hunting for this sliver without potentially harming my dad.

We have different branches of medicine for a reason. And that's a good thing!

At the end of the day, i f non-licensed practitioners wish to perform dry needling on their

patients, all they need to do is become a licensed acupuncturist. Yes, this wi l l take time and hard

work, but it's best for patients. I f this isn't something a practitioner wishes to do, but they still

feel acupuncture is in their patient's best interest, they can recommend that the patient see a

licensed acupuncturist for their acupuncture treatment, just as the family doctor recommended

my father go see a hand specialist for a problem with his hand.

Sincerely,

Cassandra A. Mayrose

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Acupuncture/Dry Needling On September 11,2015, a handful of Iowa licensed acupuncturists attended the Iowa Board of

Physical and Occupational Therapy's Meeting. On the agenda was time to discuss whether physical therapists should be allowed to perform an acupuncture technique they call Dry Needling All of the

acupuncturists m attendance spoke against PTs performing this invasive therapy, but physical therapists in attendance argued for the "Dry Needling" acupuncture technique to be allowed. Following this meeting, the Iowa POT Board will allow public input on this matter onfy until October 29 Then they will deliberate and make a final decision in December. The Board published the following statement:


[email protected]. All submissions must be received by October 29 2015."

Mail to: IPOT/Judy Manning, Lucas Building, 321 E . 12th St., Des Moines, IA 50319.



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[email protected]. gov. All submissions must be received by October 29 2015."

Mail to: IPOT/Judy Manning, Lucas Brilding, 321 E . 12th St., Des Moines, IA 50319.



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therapists should be allowed to perform an acupuncture technique they call Dry Needling. All of the acupuncturists in attendance spoke against PTs performing this invasive therapy, but physical therapists in attendance argued for the "Dry Needling" acupuncture technique to be allowed. Following

this meeting, the Iowa POT Board will allow public input on this matter onfy until October 29. Then they will deliberate and make a final decision in December. The Board published the following statement:


do so by mailing or delivering them to the (Iowa Physical and Occupational Therapy] Board office "Attn: Judy Manning" or by emailing them to

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Physical and Occupational Therapy's Meeting. On the agenda was time to discuss whether physical therapists should be allowed to perform an acupuncture technique they call Dry Needling. All of the

acupuncturists in attendance spoke against PTs perforrning this invasive therapy, but physical therapists in attendance argued for the "Dry Needling" acupuncture technique to be allowed. Following



statement:



Board office "Attn: Judy Manning" or by emailing them to [email protected]. All submissions must be received by October 29,

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statement:

"Anyone from the public wishing to submit written comments or other documents may do so by mailing or delivering them to the [Iowa Physical and Occupational Therapy]

Board office "Attn: Judy Manning" or by emailing them to [email protected]. gov. All submissions must be received by October 29,

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lowa Board of Physical and Occupational Therapy

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Des Moines IA 50319

Attention: Judy Manning

Re: Public Response to allowing the technique of Dry Needling by physical therapists and/or others who are not licensed as acupuncturists by the State of lowa.

Calling the use of acupuncture needles "Dry Needling" instead of calling it acupuncture does not reduce the necessity of appropriate training for practitioners.

I have enjoyed great health benefits over many years from acupuncture treatment, as provided by a highly trained, licensed acupuncturist. I have learned that safe, effective acupuncture treatment is not a simple matter of identifying locations on the body where needles are inserted. Instead, it requires a far more complex understanding of how the human body functions and how it can malfunction, all from the perspective of considering the energy systems within the human body, as well as diet and lifestyle practices. Knowledge of this complexity simply cannot be acquired in a short course of training. Like traditional western medicine, it can only be gained from an education that includes both theoretical underpinnings and supervised apprenticeship training. Obviously, training of this caliber cannot be achieved in 300 hours or less.

As a consumer, I want acupuncture treatment only from a practitioner with the highest level of accredited education, clinical training, and expertise, I want my acupuncturist to be licensed to provide the treatment and to engage in continued education throughout her/his career. Accredited education and training, licensure, and continued education are essential to ensuring my safety as a consumer,

Lon Olsen, Ph.D.

2376 S. 13 t h St.

West Des IVIoines IA 50265

515-201-6648

This is page 2 of 2, as an attachment to "Public Response Request: Dry Needling" which is page 1 of 2.

Thank you.

Respectfully,

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