Dry needling in New Hampshire: the rules for physical therapists
New Hampshire has no dry needling law or rule. The board's FAQ points PTs to FSBPT and APTA guidance on dry needling competencies, and APTA counts New Hampshire among states that permit it. Make sure your training meets that guidance.
Official sources
- New Hampshire rules Phy 400, as adopted December 2023 (PDF)
- NH Office of Professional Licensure: Physical therapy
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 New Hampshire
No in-person dry needling courses are listed in New Hampshire right now. See dry needling courses in every state.
Common questions
Can physical therapists dry needle in New Hampshire?
Yes. New Hampshire has no dry needling law or rule. The board's FAQ points PTs to FSBPT and APTA guidance on dry needling competencies, and APTA counts New Hampshire among states that permit it. Make sure your training meets that guidance.
How much training do PTs need to dry needle in New Hampshire?
No set hours.
More for New Hampshire clinicians
- New Hampshire PT and PTA CEU requirements
- New Hampshire OT and OTA CEU requirements
- In-person courses in New Hampshire 2
Dry needling rules in other states
- Alabama
- Alaska
- Arizona
- Arkansas
- California
- Colorado
- Connecticut
- Delaware
- District of Columbia
- Florida
- Georgia
- Hawaii
- Idaho
- Illinois
- Indiana
- Iowa
- Kansas
- Kentucky
- Louisiana
- Maine
- Maryland
- Massachusetts
- Michigan
- Minnesota
- Mississippi
- Missouri
- Montana
- Nebraska
- Nevada
- New Jersey
- New Mexico
- New York
- North Carolina
- North Dakota
- Ohio
- Oklahoma
- Oregon
- Pennsylvania
- Rhode Island
- South Carolina
- South Dakota
- Tennessee
- Texas
- Utah
- Vermont
- Virginia
- Washington
- West Virginia
- Wisconsin
- Wyoming