Elevate Dry Needling Level 1: Foundations

Elevate Dry Needling Level I: Foundations instructs technical proficiency and clinical application of dry needling principles in the effective management of patient care. Emphasis is placed on safe utilization 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, safety, precautions/contraindications, and the skilled application of dry needling are taught in our 2-day intensive course. You will also learn the very powerful and effective adjunct of intramuscular electrical stimulation together with dry needling. Clinical application and up-to-date research are weaved throughout the course.

This course covers multiple areas of the body, including upper and lower 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 the technical skill of inserting needles, but most importantly empower them with the skills and knowledge of 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.

Lead Instructor: Slav Feldman MSc.PT, MClSc.MT, FCAMPT, ACPAC

Course Dates: May 30-31, 2026 (8am-5pm both days)

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

Examination: Demonstration of safety and competency through written theoretical and practical examination will be completed as part of the curriculum.

Food: Lunch and snacks/coffee are provided both course days.

Manual: Full colour 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 patient treatment with dry needling in a clinical setting.

Registration: As well as more information- www.elevatedryneedling.com