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Dry needling in North Carolina: the rules for physical therapists

North Carolina's PT board treats dry needling as within PT scope, and its rule (21 NCAC 48C .0104) requires proof of approved training before you start. The state's courts have upheld the board's position against an acupuncture board challenge.

Allowedfor PTs
A board-approved course with at least 54 hours of in-person classroom educationtraining 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 North Carolina

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

November 2026

  1. Sat–Sun, Nov 7–8, 2026 · 2 days Functional Dry Needling Level 1 (2-Day) Price on provider site · Arden Evidence in Motion· Compass Physical TherapyDry Needling Details and registration
  2. Sat–Sun, Nov 7–8, 2026 · 2 days Dry Needling: Upper Body $995 · Raleigh ICE Physio· Onward RaleighDry Needling Details and registration
  3. Fri–Sun, Nov 13–15, 2026 · 3 days Dry Needling 3: Advanced $1,350 · 34 contact hrs · Charlotte Myopain Seminars· Atrium Health at Carolinas Rehabilitation Randolph - Charlotte NCDry Needling Details and registration
  4. Sat–Sun, Nov 14–15, 2026 · 2 days Advanced Dry Needling for Head & Neck $999 · Charlotte Structure & Function· Atrium Health Motorsports Athletic – CharlotteDry Needling Details and registration

December 2026

  1. Fri–Sun, Dec 4–6, 2026 · 3 days Advanced Dry Needling (SFDN2): Segmental & Perineural Strategies for the Complex Patient $1,295 · 27 contact hrs · Raleigh Structure & Function· NCFC Youth – Spring Forest Road – RaleighDry Needling Details and registration
  2. Sat–Sun, Dec 5–6, 2026 · 2 days Dry Needling: Lower Body $995 · Mount Holly ICE Physio· Kinetix Physiotherapy & PerformanceDry Needling Details and registration
  3. Fri–Sun, Dec 11–13, 2026 · 3 days Dry Needling Level 1 (DN-1) $1,095 · 27 contact hrs · Mooresville Master Dry NeedlingDry Needling Details and registration

January 2027

  1. Fri–Sun, Jan 15–17, 2027 · 3 days Dry Needling (SFDN1) $1,295 · 27 contact hrs · Raleigh Structure & Function· NCFC Youth – Spring Forest Road – RaleighDry Needling Details and registration
  2. Sat–Sun, Jan 16–17, 2027 · 2 days Dry Needling: Upper Body $995 · Raleigh ICE Physio· Onward RaleighDry Needling Details and registration
  3. Fri–Sun, Jan 29–31, 2027 · 3 days Dry Needling 1: Foundations I $1,250 · 38 contact hrs · Charlotte Myopain Seminars· South Piedmont Area Health Education Center - Charlotte NCDry Needling Details and registration

March 2027

  1. Fri–Sun, Mar 12–14, 2027 · 3 days Dry Needling 1: Foundations I $1,250 · 38 contact hrs · Charlotte Myopain Seminars· South Piedmont Area Health Education Center - Charlotte NCDry Needling Details and registration
  2. Fri–Sun, Mar 12–14, 2027 · 3 days Upper Quadrant Dry Needling 1 $1,250 · 27 contact hrs · Charlotte Myopain Seminars· South Piedmont Area Health Education Center - Charlotte NCDry Needling Details and registration

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Common questions

Can physical therapists dry needle in North Carolina?

Yes. North Carolina's PT board treats dry needling as within PT scope, and its rule (21 NCAC 48C .0104) requires proof of approved training before you start. The state's courts have upheld the board's position against an acupuncture board challenge.

How much training do PTs need to dry needle in North Carolina?

A board-approved course with at least 54 hours of in-person classroom education.

More for North Carolina clinicians

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