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Elevate Dry Needling Level 1: Foundations

Master the art. Understand the science. Elevate your practice.

Ready to integrate dry needling into your clinical toolbox with confidence, precision, and clinical clarity?

Elevate Dry Needling Level I: Foundations is a 2-day intensive course designed to build true competency — not just technical skill, but deep clinical reasoning behind why, when, and where to needle.

Elevate Dry Needling Level I is the first of two comprehensive courses designed to develop confident, clinically sound dry needling practitioners. Level I establishes the foundation — technical precision, uncompromising safety, and a strong clinical reasoning framework grounded in neuromuscular assessment rather than memorized protocols.

Level II: Advanced builds on this base by progressing into more anatomically complex regions, advanced integration strategies, and nuanced clinical presentations, while maintaining the same high safety standards.

Together, the two levels provide a clear pathway from foundational skill to advanced clinical application — equipping you with the depth, confidence, and reasoning to integrate dry needling at the highest level of patient care.

This course blends:
✔️ Technical precision
✔️ Neuro-muscular assessment frameworks
✔️ Evidence-informed clinical reasoning
✔️ Uncompromising safety standards

What You’ll Learn

Elevate Dry Needling Level I is a highly hands-on, clinically focused course designed to build real-world competence and confidence. Participants spend the majority of the weekend practicing assessment, anatomical landmarking, and precise needling techniques under close instructor supervision. You can expect to learn:

Safe and effective dry needling application across
- Upper extremity
- Lower extremity
- Cervical spine
- Lumbar spine
  (Thoracic spine covered in Level II: Advanced)
Detailed anatomy with clinically relevant landmarks
Indications, precautions, and contraindications
The clinical reasoning of how to determine when to needle — and when not to
Integration of Intramuscular Electrical Stimulation (IMS/e-stim) as a powerful adjunct
Practical application guided by current research

Why Choose Elevate?

Our Lead Instructors have extensive experience teaching dry needling across North America at both foundational and advanced levels. We don’t just teach needle insertion — we teach:

Clinical decision-making
Neuromuscular assessment integration
Clinical application and up-to-date evidence are woven throughout the entire weekend
Safety as the non-negotiable foundation of practice

Above all, we are committed to clinical effectiveness and the highest possible teaching quality!

Course Details: Elevate Dry Needling Level 1: Foundations

Lead Instructor:
Slav Feldman MScPT, MClSc(MT), FCAMPT, ACPAC

Dates: Nov 14-15, 2026
Time: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM (both days)

Location: CBI Markham Copper Creek: 110 Copper Creek Dr Suite 101, Markham, ON L6B 0P9

Examination: Written theoretical and practical competency evaluation included

What’s Included

✔️ Full-colour comprehensive manual (anatomy-directed needling + safety guidelines)

✔️ Lunch, snacks, and coffee both days

✔️ Lifetime access to:

- HD dry needling videos for all muscles taught

Elevate Dry Needling Level 1: Foundations is a highly practical, hands-on clinical course designed to build your confidence from day one.

You can expect:

Plenty of Hands-On Time: We emphasize maximum amount of time practising the skill of dry needling.

Learn by Doing: Expect heavy hands-on practice, high repetition, and real-time feedback from instructors.

Ready for Monday: You’ll build the muscle memory and confidence to safely treat patients right away.

If you’re ready to add a powerful, evidence-informed tool to your clinical practice — and apply it with clarity, confidence, and safety — this course is for you.

Register and learn more:
www.elevatedryneedling.com

Dizziness Decoded — Part 1: BPPV, BVL & UVL Assessment and Treatment

Part 1 of the Dizziness Decoded Series — also a complete stand-alone course.

Build clinical confidence with the vestibular patients you see most often. This hands-on, 2-day course is designed for physiotherapists who want to assess and treat dizziness with clarity, structure, and skill.

What Part 1 covers — BPPV, BVL & UVL:

Part 1 focuses on the three vestibular presentations clinicians encounter most frequently in practice. You’ll leave able to differentially assess and confidently treat:

Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV) — posterior, lateral, and anterior canal
Bilateral Vestibular Loss (BVL)
Unilateral Vestibular Loss (UVL)

You’ll learn:

Comprehensive vestibular history-taking and red-flag screening
Hands-on assessment: Dix-Hallpike, head impulse test, oculomotor screening, etc
Repositioning maneuvers for every canal variant of BPPV
Treatment progressions for BVL and UVL — what works, what doesn’t, and why
Clinical decision frameworks for when to treat, and when to refer out

About the instructor:

Roopali Neemuchwala, PT, FCAMPT, is a Canadian physiotherapist with 25+ years of clinical experience and over 4,000 vestibular patients treated. She holds her FCAMPT designation and is certified in vestibular rehabilitation through Emory University — one of the most rigorous vestibular programs in North America.

Stand-alone or part of a series — your choice:

Part 1 is a complete course on its own. It’s also the foundation of the four-part Dizziness Decoded series:

Part 1 — BPPV, BVL & UVL (this course)
Part 2 — Differential Diagnosis (Aug 15–16, 2026)
Part 3 — Cervicogenic & Post-Concussion VRT (Nov 4–5, 2026)
Part 4 — Clinical Management (Jan 16–17, 2027)

Take Part 1 alone, take any combination, or bundle the full series for $1,999 CAD (save $301).

Format: 2 days, in-person, hands-on. Cohorts capped at 12 clinicians for direct instruction and practice time. Held at Progressive Rehab in Brampton, ON.

Date: October 3–4, 2026

Cost: $575 CAD (Part 1 only) | $1,999 CAD (full 4-part series)

Learn more and register: rehabacademy.ca/courses/p1-mastering-bppv

Shift Concussion Management Level 1 and 2 Combined Program (Online)

Concussion management is evolving, and healthcare professionals need comprehensive, evidence-based training to stay ahead. Whether you’re just starting or looking to deepen your expertise, Shift Concussion Management’s Full Concussion Program Course (Level 1 & Level 2 Combined) offers everything you need in a single, streamlined program.

This fully online, self-paced course delivers a progressive learning experience—starting with the foundational principles of concussion assessment and management in Level 1, then advancing to the specialized rehabilitation techniques and complex case management strategies in Level 2.

What this Program Covers

Level 1: Best Practices in Concussion Management – Key Components

Fundamental concussion pathophysiology and recovery timelines
Standardized assessment tools and clinical screening techniques
Early management strategies to optimize patient outcomes
Return-to-school, work, and sport protocols based on current guidelines

Level 2: Advanced Case Management – Key Components

Cervical spine considerations in concussion and rehabilitation techniques
Vestibular-ocular dysfunction: assessment and targeted rehabilitation
Autonomic dysregulation and individualized exercise interventions
Management of persistent symptoms, including headache, sleep, mood, and cognitive fatigue
Case discussions and treatment planning for complex concussion presentations

Exclusive Access to Shift’s Membership & Trained Provider Program – Upon completion, gain entry to Shift’s online professional community, featuring:

A rehabilitation exercise and patient education video library
Curated treatment plans and concussion pathways
Webinars, continuing education, and case discussions
Professional listing as a Shift Trained Provider on ShiftConcussion.ca to enhance patient outreach. Visit our Membership Page for more details.

Exclusive for OPA Members: Use discount code OPA2026 for an additional 10% off!

Integrated Dry Needling

Dry Needling can be an effective and useful adjunct to an overall treatment program for our neuro-orthopaedic patients. This course is designed to cover dry needling techniques for the whole body for varied musculoskeletal conditions. Learning will take place through a combination of synchronous online sessions and in person practical sessions. These sessions will prepare you for the application and integration of Dry Needling to your caseload.

The curriculum of this course meets the required competencies of the College of Physiotherapists of Ontario for a therapist to use dry needling in their practice and to roster for this skill set.

Prior needling experience is not required but is an asset.

Note: This course is only open to Physiotherapists.

Trustworthy AI in Health: The Promise, Perils, and Protections

IPC Privacy Day Webcast

Watch the IPC’s Privacy Day event, Trustworthy AI in Health: The Promise, Perils, and Protections, that took place Wednesday, January 28, 2026.

IPC received overwhelmingly positive feedback from both in-person and online attendees. In total, almost 2,500 people attended the event. Their post-event survey showed that 99 per cent of attendees were very satisfied or satisfied with the event, and 98 per cent feel they now have a better understanding of the subject matter.

Watch the event on the IPC’s YouTube channel. You can also read Commissioner Kosseim’s latest blog for highlights and insights of the 2026 Privacy Day event.

Acupuncture Canada’s Dry Needling Level 1

Plan now to add dry needling to your treatment toolbox.

Acupuncture Canada’s Dry Needling program is offered regularly in the Toronto area. Dry Needling training and certification starts with Acupuncture Canada’s Dry Needling Level 1 (DN1) course. Dry Needling Level 1 presents the concepts and theories regarding myofascial trigger points and the mechanism of action of dry needling from a clinical and evidence-informed approach. A selection of common conditions will be addressed with skills applications of selected muscles. Safety guidelines are emphasized throughout.

Using the trigger point approach, Dry Needling Level 1 addresses treatment of conditions including:

strain of hip flexors, rotators, piriformis syndrome, hamstring strain, Achille’s tendinitis, strain from immobilization in casts, posterior rotator cuff, ankle strain/sprain, shin splints, and knee strain.

The DN1 course starts with a 3-week online study component, including videos, narrated PPTs, quizzes and case management plans.

Online study is followed by a 3-day intensive in-person component where students work in small groups with experienced instructors, to learn safe, effective needling techniques. You will be able to start simple treatment of pain problems, with an emphasis on musculoskeletal pain, within your scope of practice.

2026 courses will be held in Toronto:

May 29-31, 2026 (online start date of May 8th)

October 23-25, 2026 (online start date of October 2nd)

What do our students say?

“I have taken many physio courses and do not always feel ready to implement the new technique. This course has left me feeling confident.”

“Pace of course facilitated learning very well – not overwhelming.”

“The one on one. Instructor/student ratio was excellent. Lots of time for practice/instruction.”

“I thought the course and instructors were great. Definitely worth it.”

Course fee: $1,499 plus tax ($1,399 for Acupuncture Canada members).

ON-based physio residents can register.

For more details visit www.acupuncturecanada.org or call 416-752-3988.

DN1 is the first of three courses in the Dry Needling Program.

The Acupuncture Canada curriculum has been carefully designed to incorporate on-line learning components along with hands-on skills sessions to provide the best opportunity for students to build their knowledge and their clinical skills.

DN1 is followed by Dry Needling Level 2 and Dry Needling Level 3: Advanced Techniques.

University of Alberta Online Diagnostic Imaging for MSK Disorders in Primary Care Course Series

This non-credit course series (three courses plus summative exam) focuses on the safe and appropriate usage of diagnostic imaging for the management of common musculoskeletal conditions seen in primary care settings. This course series will provide the knowledge and clinical decision-making skills required to effectively utilize conventional radiography, CT Scan, MRI and Diagnostic ultrasound. Emphasis is placed on using clinical practice guidelines to make appropriate, timely and judicious referrals for diagnostic imaging and how to use the Radiologist’s report to make appropriate patient care decisions. This course does not focus on the interpretation and reading of images.

The course series includes three self-paced online courses and summative exam (EXFRM 2700, 2701, 2702 and 2704 summative exam). Each course is six to seven weeks in length. Course 1 is a prerequisite for courses 2 and 3.

Upon successful completion of each module, participants can access a UofA non-credit transcript, be issued a UofA digital badge and will be issued a faculty digital certificate noting the number of educational hours.

Diagnostic Imaging: MSK Essentials (Ontario)

Diagnostic Imaging: MSK Essentials (Ontario)

OPA members- login to access an exclusive OPA $150 discount for this course!

Developed by working MSK clinicians – for working MSK clinicians.

We don’t just talk about it – we do it.

This self-directed and case discussion-based online course equips physiotherapists with the knowledge, skills and competencies to apply for rostering to order diagnostic x-ray and ultrasound imaging in Ontario. This program delivers the comprehensive and clinically based information you need to appropriately order x-ray and ultrasound in an evidenced based, responsible manner.

This course focuses on:

Low cost
Easy access
Time efficient
Continuous intake
Self-paced learning
Practical MSK case studies
The musculoskeletal system
Handouts to keep as reference
Imaging modalities you will actually use
The clinical utility and utilization of imaging
Real world skills delivered by advanced practice clinicians
Preparing you to apply to roster to order x-ray and ultrasound

Investment: $475, but OPA members pay only $325

Course Objectives:

Upon completing the MSK Imaging Essentials course participants will:

Understand the key foundational concepts of diagnostic X-ray and ultrasound imaging
Understand the risks of subjecting patients to radiological studies
Understand the common radiological and ultrasound evaluations of the musculoskeletal system
Understand the clinical indications, contraindications and limitations of diagnostic Be able to integrate diagnostic x-ray and ultrasound into clinical practice
Gain the necessary skills, knowledge and competencies to apply to roster with their regulatory college for the controlled act of ordering diagnostic X-ray and ultrasound if permitted

Pre-requisites: This course is open to all licensed Physiotherapists in Ontario with or without prior experience in ordering imaging. All content is delivered on line so a reliable internet connection is essential.