Elevate Dry Needling Level 1: Foundations

Elevate Dry Needling Level I: Foundations instructs technical proficiency in clinical dry needling principles in patient care. Emphasis is placed on safe application 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, including with the use of electrical stimulation are taught in our 2-day intensive course. Clinical application and up-to-date research are weaved throughout the course.

This course covers multiple areas of the body, including upper and lower peripheral 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 simply inserting needles, but most importantly empower them with the skills behind 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: Feb 20-21, 2026 (8am-5pm both days).

Course Location: CBI London Dundas – 1657 Dundas Street East, London, Ontario N5W 3C

Examination: Demonstration of safety and competency through written theoretical and practical exams will be completed by students as required for provincial registration of the restricted activity of dry needling in clinical practice.

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 and more information at www.elevatedryneedling.com