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Dry needling in Arizona: the rules for physical therapists

Arizona law defines dry needling as a PT intervention. Before you dry needle, you must complete an approved course and send the board proof.

Allowedfor PTs
At least 24 contact hours, with written and in-person practical examstraining before you start

Rules to know

Official sources

A plain-language summary, last checked October 24, 2026. Dry needling rules change often and some states regulate it through board statements rather than law, so confirm with your board before you dry needle. OTs and athletic trainers have their own rules.

Dry needling courses in Arizona

14 upcoming in-person courses. Make sure a course's hours and format meet Arizona's rules before you register.

November 2026

  1. Fri–Sun, Nov 6–8, 2026 · 3 days Dry Needling (SFDN1) $1,295 · 27 contact hrs · Scottsdale Structure & Function· OrthoArizonaDry Needling Details and registration
  2. Sat–Sun, Nov 14–15, 2026 · 2 days Functional Dry Needling Level 2 (2-Day) Price on provider site · Tucson Evidence in Motion· Proactive Physical TherapyDry Needling Details and registration

December 2026

  1. Fri–Sun, Dec 4–6, 2026 · 3 days Dry Needling 2 (DN-2) $895 · Phoenix AAMT· Phoenix, AZDry Needling Details and registration
  2. Fri–Sun, Dec 4–6, 2026 · 3 days Pelvic Floor Dry Needling (PFDN) $895 · Phoenix AAMT· Phoenix, AZDry Needling Details and registration
  3. Fri–Sun, Dec 11–13, 2026 · 3 days Dry Needling Level 1 (DN-1) $1,095 · 27 contact hrs · Scottsdale Master Dry NeedlingDry Needling Details and registration

January 2027

  1. Fri–Sun, Jan 8–10, 2027 · 3 days Dry Needling 1 (DN-1) $895 · Phoenix AAMT· Phoenix, AZDry Needling Details and registration
  2. Fri–Sun, Jan 22–24, 2027 · 3 days Dry Needling (SFDN1) $1,295 · 27 contact hrs · Glendale Structure & Function· Foothills Sports Medicine Physical TherapyDry Needling Details and registration
  3. Fri–Sun, Jan 22–24, 2027 · 3 days Advanced Dry Needling: A Systemic Approach to Orthopedic Rehab & Sports Performance (SFDN3) $1,295 · 27 contact hrs · Phoenix Structure & Function· TOPS Physical Therapy – PhoenixDry Needling Details and registration

February 2027

  1. Fri–Sun, Feb 19–21, 2027 · 3 days Advanced Dry Needling (SFDN2): Segmental and Perineural Strategies for the Complex Patient $1,295 · 27 contact hrs · Phoenix Structure & Function· Spooner PT SunnyslopeDry Needling Details and registration

March 2027

  1. Fri–Sun, Mar 5–7, 2027 · 3 days Dry Needling 2 (DN-2) $895 · Phoenix AAMT· Phoenix, AZDry Needling Details and registration
  2. Fri–Sun, Mar 12–14, 2027 · 3 days Dry Needling (SFDN1) $1,295 · 27 contact hrs · Tucson Structure & Function· BodyCentral Physical Therapy TucsonDry Needling Details and registration

April 2027

  1. Fri–Sun, Apr 9–11, 2027 · 3 days Dry Needling 3 (DN-3) $895 · Phoenix AAMT· Phoenix, AZDry Needling Details and registration

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Common questions

Can physical therapists dry needle in Arizona?

Yes. Arizona law defines dry needling as a PT intervention. Before you dry needle, you must complete an approved course and send the board proof.

How much training do PTs need to dry needle in Arizona?

At least 24 contact hours, with written and in-person practical exams.

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