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Dry needling in Massachusetts: the rules for physical therapists

Massachusetts PT law and the board's PT regulations (259 CMR 5.00) don't mention dry needling, and the board hasn't issued a rule on it. Ask the Board of Allied Health Professionals before you start.

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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 Massachusetts

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

November 2026

  1. Fri–Sun, Nov 6–8, 2026 · 3 days Dry Needling 1 (DN-1) $895 · Boston AAMT· Boston, MADry Needling Details and registration

December 2026

  1. Fri–Sun, Dec 11–13, 2026 · 3 days IDN Advanced Course $1,295 · Beverly Integrative Dry Needling· Endicott CollegeDry Needling Details and registration
  2. Fri–Sun, Dec 11–13, 2026 · 3 days Dry Needling (SFDN1) in the Boston, MA Area on Dec 11th, 2026 $1,295 · 27 contact hrs · Peabody Structure & Function· Harmeling Physical Therapy – BostonDry Needling Details and registration

January 2027

  1. Fri–Sun, Jan 29–31, 2027 · 3 days Dry Needling 2 (DN-2) $895 · Boston AAMT· Boston, MADry Needling Details and registration

February 2027

  1. Fri–Sun, Feb 19–21, 2027 · 3 days Dry Needling 3: Advanced $1,350 · 34 contact hrs · Newton Myopain Seminars· Girl Fit - Newton MADry Needling Details and registration

March 2027

  1. Fri–Sun, Mar 19–21, 2027 · 3 days Dry Needling (SFDN1) in the Boston, MA on March 19, 2027 $1,295 · 27 contact hrs · Norwood Structure & Function· Marathon PT – BostonDry Needling Details and registration

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Common questions

Can physical therapists dry needle in Massachusetts?

Massachusetts law doesn't address it. Massachusetts PT law and the board's PT regulations (259 CMR 5.00) don't mention dry needling, and the board hasn't issued a rule on it. Ask the Board of Allied Health Professionals before you start.

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

Not applicable, since PTs may not dry needle under current law.

More for Massachusetts clinicians

Dry needling rules in other states