FAQ

 

  • Elevate Dry Needling is an education company dedicated to providing evidence-based, clinically relevant dry needling training to healthcare professionals. Our courses are designed to build both technical proficiency and confident clinical reasoning.

  • Our courses are intended for regulated health professionals whose scope of practice includes dry needling or intramuscular stimulation. Typical participants include:

    • Physiotherapists

    • Chiropractors

    • Athletic therapists

    • Osteopathic practitioners

    • Medical doctors
      Eligibility may vary by province or professional college

  • Level I introduces the foundational principles of dry needling, including:

    • Safety, contraindications, and risk mitigation

    • Needling fundamentals and handling

    • Clinical reasoning for tissue selection and treatment

    • Core muscle groups used in everyday clinical practice

    • Local anatomy review and safe depth strategies

    • Introduction to e-stim, and integration of electrical stimulation with dry needling

  • Level II builds on the foundational skills from Level I and expands into:

    • Complex and deeper anatomical regions

    • Sub-occipitals, TMJ, thoracic spine

    • Deeper anterior/posterior hip

    • Hands and feet

    • Integration of electrical stimulation

    • Enhanced palpation and technique refinement

  • Yes. Completion of Level I is required before registering for Level II. This ensures participants have established safe handling, anatomical proficiency, and consistent foundational technique.

  • Absolutely. Both Level I and Level II are majority hands-on training courses. Participants needle and are needled under instructor supervision to ensure comfort, safety, and skill development.

  • Each course runs over a weekend and includes a mix of lecture, demonstration, and extensive practical lab time. Full attendance is required for certification.

  • Yes. Participants who demonstrate competency in both theoretical and practical components will receive a certificate of completion for their level.

  • Many professional colleges and liability insurers recognize dry needling certificates from structured training programs such as ours. Requirements vary by profession and province, so we encourage you to confirm with your regulatory body or malpractice insurer.

  • Yes. We partner with clinics and organizations to provide on-site training for their teams. Hosting a course allows a group to learn together and reduces travel costs for staff.

  • Get in touch with us at info@elevatedryneedling.com if you would like to be a host! We will work with your team to find a convenient time. Once we understand your needs, we will review course requirements and coordinate dates, equipment needs, and logistics with you.

  • We intentionally keep class sizes small to ensure a high instructor-to-learner ratio and maximize hands-on guidance and feedback.

    • Comfortable, loose clothing – shorts and tank tops/ sports bras for the labs. Participants needle and are needled, so appropriate attire is recommended.

    • Willingness to participate in hands-on labs

  • Yes. Lunch is provided for all participants on both days of the course. Dietary accommodations can be arranged—please let us know in advance if you have any specific needs.

  • Yes. Electrical stimulation is introduced in Level I and used throughout the weekend. E-Stim use carries through on level 2 with extensive coverage of further application. We emphasize evidence-based utilization, clinical application, safety considerations, and appropriate clinical integration.

  • Upcoming course dates, locations, and registration links are posted on our Courses page. Spaces fill quickly, so early registration is recommended.

  • Many clinicians can claim continuing education hours for completing our courses. Requirements vary by profession; please confirm with your regulatory college.

  • Participants must be regulated healthcare professionals and carry professional liability insurance. Level I is our introductory course; no prior training or orthopaedic experience is required. Please check with your respective provincial regulator.