Course description
Elevate Dry Needling Level I: Foundations, instructs technical proficiency in clinical dry needling principles. Emphasis is placed on safe application of using needles in practice, as well as in-depth discussion on the clinical reasoning and methodology behind what makes dry needling such a powerful tool.
Anatomy, precautions/contraindications, and the skilled aspect of needling are taught in our 2-day intensive course. Integration on the use of electrical stim with needling, as well as on current updated research on dry needling will be outlined. This course covers multiple areas of the body, including upper and lower peripheral extremities as well as spinal needling of the cervical and lumbar vertebral zones. (Thoracic spine covered in Level II: Advanced)
Elevate Dry Needling Lead instructors have extensive experience teaching dry needling across North America, both in Foundations and Advanced courses. We strive to not only educate students on simply inserting needles, but most importantly empower them with the skills behind why to needle and how to determine where to needle using clinical reasoning and a neuro-muscular assessment framework.
Above all we prioritize safety and clinical effectiveness and strive for the highest possible teaching quality in our courses.
Aside from learning techniques, instructors also provide ample practice time as well as common clinically relevant practical scenarios so you will be ready to use this skill professionally and adeptly immediately after completing our course.
Details
Lead Instructor: Jason Douglas
Course Dates: Oct 18/19th 2025 (8am-5pm both days)
Examination: Both written theoretical and practical exams will be completed by students as per Physiotherapy Alberta requirements for registration of the restricted activity of dry needling in clinical practice.
Food: Lunch and snacks/coffee are provided both course days
Manual: Full color manual with anatomy directed needling and safety information provided
Website: Lifetime access to dry needling videos of all muscles taught in class, as well as our ‘Clinical Corner’ – an expanding database of videos detailing how Lead instructors treat patients with needling in clinic (including pre-needling assessments and post-needling exercise options).
