Change is the end result of all true learning.

This course is run over 3 weekends, with an exam on an additional day.

The course is accredited by the Federation of Holistic Therapists (FHT) Ireland and the UK.

Over the course you will be given:

1. The theory of Dry Needling compared with Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM).
2. Practical knowledge and application of 3 DIFFERENT needling methods.
3. A safe learning environment to have discussions and get answers.
4. A research based foundation to this ever evolving field.
5. Health & Safety guidelines and practices to assure safe treatments for you and your clients.
6. Contraindications for needling, according to each and every method.
7. Anatomical revision of 32 muscles and 22 nerves.
8. Physiological implications of Dry needling on the body and its impact on physical pain.
9. A qualification accredited by the Federation of Holistic Therapists (FHT) in Ireland and in the UK.
10. Practical experience with case studies.
11. Confidence to implement the modality as soon as the course is over.
12. Insurance approved method to apply better treatments to a large variety of conditions coming to your clinic.
13. Continuous support after the course is over for any questions you may have. 

Dry Needling has many different uses, and can affect all tissues of the body. The most common use of Dry Needling is to reduce muscle pain and dysfunction by releasing oversensitive areas in the muscle (known as myofascial trigger points). When Dry Needling is applied to an affected muscle or trigger point, it reduces muscle tightness and pain, while increasing blood flow and range of motion. 

Dry Needling can also be applied to bone structures, helping joint ranges and restrictions, along with triggering internal joint response which could lead to major changes and releases (you can read about one of the breakthrough cases done by the teaching staff treating Bunion (Hallux Valgus) and the changed Dry Needling has done to the bone structure). 

Another application of Dry Needling is affecting the nervous system, calming down or triggering specific parts of the nervous system, bringing the system into a homeostatic state, allowing the body to better treat pathologies within.

Patients often report immediate relief after treatment, a relief that holds over time.

It is an ideal course for practicing therapists who wish to add an efficient skill to their skillset.

Course Requirements: 

Minimum Level 3 Massage Therapy (or equivalent)

Course dates: 

• To Be Announced

Times: 

10 am to 5 pm (Saturday & Sunday)

Venue: 

To Be Announced

Course Fees: €1,350 - €1,200. (Dependent on venue and group size)