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Intro to Dry Needling: Integrative Neuromodulation, Basic Skills in Dry Needling and Photomedicine
$1411
A 3-Day In-Person Course for Small Animal Practitioners
This 3-day immersive clinical program teaches you to master small animal dry needling and photomedicine. Blending scientific foundations with practical application, you will learn to evaluate and treat pain and mobility challenges using evidence-supported techniques like myofascial palpation, movement analysis, and neurologic assessment. The course includes:
- Hands-On Clinical Practice: Supervised sessions help you build technical proficiency and diagnostic accuracy.
- Evidence-Supported Modalities: Learn safe, drug-free interventions for patients needing alternatives to surgery.
- Multimodal Assessment: Broaden your expertise in patient evaluation through movement analysis and myofascial palpation.
Learning Objectives:
- Explain the science, indications, clinical reasoning, and expected outcomes associated with dry needling.
- Perform dry needling at acupuncture points commonly included in musculoskeletal and neurologic treatment protocols.
- Describe the mechanisms of photobiomodulation and become familiar with typical photomedicine parameters for painful patients.
- Strengthen diagnostic skills for patients with chronic pain and mobility impairment.
- Define “neural mobilization” and how it can help patients wtih peripheral nerve injury.
- Develop anatomically specific treatment protocols for patients with problems involving the neck, back, shoulder girdle, hip, and stifle.
Participant Expectations
- Attend all scheduled sessions and participate actively in lecture, laboratory, and case-based activities.
- Practice hands-on techniques only within the scope of provided instruction and supervision.
- Bring course notes and any required personal supplies each day.
Materials and Preparation
Participants should review pre-course notes provided electronically prior to arrival at the in-person event. We recommend arriving in comfortable attire, suitable for working on the floor with animals along with layers to adapt to changing temperatures.
Completion and CE Credit
Participants are expected to attend the full course and participate in required learning activities to receive the stated continuing education credit. Completion will include attendance verification, engagement in laboratory sessions, and participation in case-based discussion and skill-building exercises.
Professional and Safety Expectations
Because this course includes clinical demonstrations and hands-on practice, participants should follow all faculty instructions regarding animal handling, needling safety, laboratory conduct, sanitation, and patient welfare. Any concerns about safety, comfort, or scope of practice should be raised with course faculty promptly.
2027 Date for Integrative Neuromodulation
January 29-31, 2027
CE Hours: 24 Hours, RACE-Approved
Format: In-person lectures, demonstrations, hands-on clinical laboratory sessions, and case-based learning
INSTRUCTORS:
- Narda G Robinson, DO, DVM, MS, FAAMA
- Jon Nauss, DVM, cVMA, CRPM, CVMM, VBMC
- Rose Alkoff, BSc, BVM&S MRCVS Cert Vet Acu (ABVA)
LOCATION: In-Person at Mary Winspear Centre, Sidney, BC.
PREREQUISITES:
- Participants must be licensed veterinary professionals.
- Prior experience with acupuncture, rehabilitation, manual therapy, or photomedicine is not required.
- Participants are expected to practice only within their professional license, training, and applicable state or regional regulations.