Dry Needling for Acupuncturists - Level 1

Finally, a course that teaches the history, theory, physiology, and techniques of this potent technique - designed for acupuncturists. Learn the practice of Dry Needling in the context of acupuncture. This 20 hour professional training seminar will equip acupuncturists with the knowledge, practical skillset, and language to begin applying dry needling in their acupuncture practices and start treating myofascial pain and dysfunction immediately. In addition to covering more than 20 commonly used treatment areas, attendees will learn the history, theory, physiology, and current research trends related to this technique. In addition to becoming competent in the neuroanatomical model of treating trigger points, attendees will learn about the parallells and compelling evidence for dry needling in classical acupuncture texts and understand why dry needling has always belonged in our toolkit. An online component will be released in advance of the in-person seminar in which you will learn. History of Dry Needling • Modern History in the West • Classical Descriptions from Chinese medicine texts. Pathophysiology of Trigger points • What are they? • How and why do they form? • Why do they cause pain? • How to we treat it? • (In this section, modern research and anatomical descriptions will be examined and considered in relationship to classical acupuncture descriptions and pathogenesis. • Common referral patterns relevant to regions covered in person. Treating Myofascial Trigger points with Dry Needling. • Why does the needle work? Why is needling best for this? • Proposed therapeutic mechanism and what it tells us about best technique and treatment strategy. • Survey of common needling techniques and considerations for best practice. In the two-day, in-person seminar you will learn: • How to confidently locate and assess trigger points. • Proper safety and patient communication. • Learn precise and effective needling techniques as well as supplementary techniques and after-care. Level One Regions covered will include: • Upper body - Trapezius, rotator cuff, Latissums, Deltoid, Triceps, Biceps • Lower Body - Gluteals, Quadriceps, Basic Spinal Muscles, Hamstrings, Calf • Others as time permits. Note: More advanced regions like the neck, pelvic muscles, and deeper abdominal/spinal muscles will be taught in level 2.