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Dry needling in Colorado: the rules for physical therapists

Colorado's PT board rule makes dry needling part of PT practice and says it isn't acupuncture. You need a formal course with written and hands-on testing.

Allowedfor PTs
At least 46 hours (40 in person), plus at least 1 year of PT practicetraining 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 Colorado

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

October 2026

  1. Fri–Sun, Oct 30 – Nov 1, 2026 · 3 days Functional Dry Needling Level 2 (3-Day) Price on provider site · Denver / Boulder (Louisville) Evidence in Motion· BUILD Performance and Physical Therapy AcademyDry Needling Details and registration

November 2026

  1. Fri–Sun, Nov 13–15, 2026 · 3 days Functional Dry Needling Level 1 (3-Day) Price on provider site · Denver / Boulder (Louisville) Evidence in Motion· BUILD Performance and Physical Therapy AcademyDry Needling Details and registration

December 2026

  1. Fri–Sun, Dec 4–6, 2026 · 3 days Dry Needling: Lower Body $1,295 · Windsor ICE Physio· Onward Fort Collins – Windsor LocationDry Needling Details and registration
  2. Fri–Sun, Dec 11–13, 2026 · 3 days Functional Dry Needling Level 1 (3-Day) Price on provider site · Denver / Boulder (Louisville) Evidence in Motion· BUILD Performance and Physical Therapy AcademyDry Needling Details and registration

January 2027

  1. Fri–Sun, Jan 8–10, 2027 · 3 days Functional Dry Needling Level 1 (3-Day) Price on provider site · Denver / Boulder (Louisville) Evidence in Motion· BUILD Performance and Physical Therapy AcademyDry Needling Details and registration
  2. Fri–Sun, Jan 29–31, 2027 · 3 days Dry Needling (SFDN1) $1,295 · 27 contact hrs · Englewood Structure & Function· The Training Lab Sports Medicine & PerformanceDry Needling Details and registration

February 2027

  1. Fri–Sun, Feb 5–7, 2027 · 3 days Functional Dry Needling Level 1 (3-Day) Price on provider site · Denver / Boulder (Louisville) Evidence in Motion· BUILD Performance and Physical Therapy AcademyDry Needling Details and registration
  2. Sat–Sun, Feb 6–7, 2027 · 2 days Pelvic Floor Dry Needling $995 · Denver ICE Physio· Onward DenverDry Needling Details and registration
  3. Fri–Sun, Feb 12–14, 2027 · 3 days Functional Dry Needling Level 2 (3-Day) Price on provider site · Denver / Boulder (Louisville) Evidence in Motion· BUILD Performance and Physical Therapy AcademyDry Needling Details and registration

March 2027

  1. Fri–Sun, Mar 5–7, 2027 · 3 days Functional Dry Needling: Clinical Integration (3-Day) Price on provider site · 27.75–33 contact hrs · Denver / Boulder (Louisville) Evidence in Motion· BUILD Performance and Physical Therapy AcademyDry Needling Details and registration
  2. Fri–Sun, Mar 19–21, 2027 · 3 days Functional Dry Needling Level 1 (3-Day) Price on provider site · Denver / Boulder (Louisville) Evidence in Motion· BUILD Performance and Physical Therapy AcademyDry Needling Details and registration

April 2027

  1. Fri–Sun, Apr 23–25, 2027 · 3 days Functional Dry Needling Level 1 (3-Day) Price on provider site · Denver / Boulder (Louisville) Evidence in Motion· BUILD Performance and Physical Therapy AcademyDry Needling Details and registration

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Common questions

Can physical therapists dry needle in Colorado?

Yes. Colorado's PT board rule makes dry needling part of PT practice and says it isn't acupuncture. You need a formal course with written and hands-on testing.

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

At least 46 hours (40 in person), plus at least 1 year of PT practice.

More for Colorado clinicians

Dry needling rules in other states