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Dry needling in Michigan: the rules for physical therapists

Michigan's Public Health Code and PT general rules (amended March 2026) don't mention dry needling. Ask the Board of Physical Therapy 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 Michigan

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

November 2026

  1. Fri–Sun, Nov 13–15, 2026 · 3 days IDN Foundation Course $1,295 · Ann Arbor Integrative Dry Needling· MedSport Domino's FarmsDry Needling Details and registration
  2. Fri–Sun, Nov 20–22, 2026 · 3 days Dry Needling 1 (DN-1) $895 · Livonia AAMT· Livonia, MIDry Needling Details and registration

December 2026

  1. Sat–Sun, Dec 12–13, 2026 · 2 days Dry Needling: Lower Body $995 · Grand Rapids ICE Physio· Onward Grand RapidsDry Needling Details and registration

January 2027

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

March 2027

  1. Sat–Sun, Mar 6–7, 2027 · 2 days Dry Needling: Lower Body $995 · Ann Arbor ICE Physio· Onward Ann ArborDry Needling Details and registration

April 2027

  1. Sat–Sun, Apr 3–4, 2027 · 2 days Dry Needling: Upper Body $995 · Grand Rapids ICE Physio· Onward Grand RapidsDry Needling Details and registration
  2. Sat–Sun, Apr 17–18, 2027 · 2 days Advanced Dry Needling for Head & Neck (SFDN-HN) $999 · Macomb Structure & Function· Michigan in Motion Physical TherapyDry Needling Details and registration

September 2027

  1. Sat–Sun, Sep 18–19, 2027 · 2 days Dry Needling: Upper Body $995 · Ann Arbor ICE Physio· Onward Ann ArborDry Needling Details and registration

November 2027

  1. Fri–Sun, Nov 5–7, 2027 · 3 days Advanced Dry Needling $1,295 · Ann Arbor ICE Physio· Onward Ann ArborDry Needling Details and registration

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Common questions

Can physical therapists dry needle in Michigan?

Michigan law doesn't address it. Michigan's Public Health Code and PT general rules (amended March 2026) don't mention dry needling. Ask the Board of Physical Therapy before you start.

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

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

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Dry needling rules in other states