Participants must have completed a formal course specific to dry needling of myofascial trigger points such as the National Qualification in Trigger Point Needling.

All participants are expected to participate in the hands-on portion of the workshop.

The practical session will include muscles that are often the culprits or major pain contributors to conditions such as;

• Headache
• Toothache
• TMJD
• Facet dysfunction
• Low back and pelvic pain
• Elbow/Shoulder pathologies
• Carpal and tarsal tunnel syndromes
• Knee, hip, plantar and pedal pain
• Compartment syndromes
• Pelvic floor pain.
• Workshop Contents
  
  
  
  Theory
• Review NTC dry needling principles, standards and guidelines
• Discussion of advanced clinical applications and case studies
• Participant driven clinical discussion
• Current research review and discussion
  
  
  
  Practical 
• Review and critique of dry needling techniques
• Advanced skills specific to the following regions:
Sub-occipital, Pelvic, Facial muscles, Muscles of mastication, Para-spinal, Hands and Feet
• Demonstrations and further practical in response to group requests

The cost of participation on this Advanced Trigger Point Needling workshop is €495.00. An earlybird discounted rate of €450.00 is available for registrations received at least one calendar months prior to workshop date.

Places may be reserved by payment of fees in full.

You can enroll online by selecting the course and payment option which best suits your requirements on the right hand side of this page. 

Alternatively you can contact us by telephone on 01 882 7777 (Dublin), 021 430 1222 (Cork), 091 530 888 (Galway) or 074 912 1733 (Donegal). 

You may also download an enrollment form by clicking here and send completed forms to: National Training Centre, 15- 16 St. Joseph's Parade, Dorset Street, Dublin 7. 

You may also contact us at anytime to discuss any queries you have or to arrange an appointment to visit our facilities.

Exercise physiologist and physical therapist, John Sharkey MSc, is an accepted pioneer and leading expert on the application of Dry Needling for the effective treatment of Myofascial Trigger Points. John is a member of the Science and Medical Team for the Olympic Council of Ireland and the editorial board of the Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies. John also works closely with the world renowned Leon Chaitow.

Cristopher Alejandro, originally from the Philippines, is a qualified physiotherapist and neuromuscular therapist. Cristopher also holds the National University of Ireland's certificate in Training and Continuing Education.

Advanced Trigger Point Needling Workshop

Do I need to hold any other qualification in order to participate on this workshop ?

Yes. Individuals wanting to participate must have completed a formal course specific to dry needling of myofascial trigger points. 

Will I need to get insurance ?

The National Training Centre's code of ethics insists that all Trigger Point Needling graduates who are actively working in the profession, hold a professional indemnity insurance policy which covers the therapist against legal action taken by a patient as a result of an injury received during treatment. Therapists who are working on private premises may also need to hold public liability insurance. The Association of Neuromuscular Physical Therapists (ANMPT), which all of our Trigger Point Needling graduates are entitled to join, has negotiated a very attractive professional indemnity block insurance policy which offers extensive cover  for practitioners.

How long does this workshop last ?

Two days.

How much does this workshop cost ?

The Advanced Trigger Point Needling workshop costs €495.00.

Can I pay by installments ?

No - There are no installment options available for this workshop.

Where is this workshop available ?

The National Training Centre in Dublin.

How will I be assessed ?

As this is a workshop, there is no formal assessment. Participants will receive a certificate of completion.