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Time & Location:
Sep 20 & 21, 2025, 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Primal Physical Therapy , 905 W Lancaster Ave, Bryn Mawr, PA 19010, USA
Time & Location:
October 17-19, 2025 | 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Sparks Physical Therapy
954 Ridgebrook Rd STE 310-330, Sparks Glencoe, MD 21152
ASPIRE Dry Needling Courses are fully endorsed by the APTA of Maryland and completion of the entire series will fully satisfy your requirement to use dry needling in Maryland.
Time & Location:
Oct 11-12, 2025 | 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Bodies in Motion PT, 1760 Reston Parkway, Ste 403, Reston, VA 20190
Time & Location:
Oct 26-27, 2025 | Day 1: 8 AM - 6 PM (Sunday) |Day 2: 8 AM - 5 PM (Monday)
Location: Andrews University School of Rehabilitation Sciences, 8515 E. Campus Circle Dr., Berrien Springs MI 49104-0420
This 2-day on-site course offers 17 contact hours of face-to-face instruction, with no online content.
For parking, you are welcome to park anywhere on Sunday. On Sunday, we will provide guidance on parking for Monday.
Aspire OMT’s Continuing Education Credits are approved for the state in which the course is taught. There are no prerequisites to attend. It is your responsibility to be aware of your state's requirements for using Dry Needling.
If you have any questions, please contact your instructor, Nelson Min, at nelsonmin@bodiesinmotionpt.com.
Course Description
Format:
3-day tract: 27 hours in person
2-day tract: 17 hours in person
Complete the Aspire Dry Needling courses (DN1, DN2, and DN3) and pass the practical & written exams during DN3 to earn the title of Certified Dry Needling Specialist (CDNS). The exam will assess your knowledge & skills from all three course levels.
Overview:
This is an introductory dry needling course for the muscles of the lumbar spine and lower quarter. This course is based on the foundational knowledge of anatomy, neurology, biomechanics and pathology in the use and treatment of dry needling. This course will also expose you to the Aspire system to evaluate and determine the pain generator and motion restrictor to use dry needling as efficiently as possible. Safety and clinical application are prioritized with ample lab time to build your skills to prepare you safe application in the clinic. Topics such as electrical stimulation, dosage, acute and chronic pain as well as post treatment care will also be discussed.
No prior course work is required but you are responsible for knowing your state’s requirements.
Cancellation Policy: We understand that circumstances may arise requiring you to cancel your registration for an upcoming course. Please review our cancellation policy below for information on refunds and options available based on the timing of your cancellation.
Full Refund:
A full refund will be provided for written cancellations received 30 days or more prior to the course start date.
Course Fee Transfer:
Written cancellations received 15-30 days prior to the course start date will allow the registrant to apply the course fee to a future course within the next 18 months.
50% Refund:
Cancellations received within 7 to 14 days of the course start date will be eligible for a 50% refund of the course fee.
Cancellation Process: All cancellations must be submitted in writing. Please send your cancellation request to info@aspireomt.com with the subject line "Course Cancellation - [Your Full Name]." Include registration details and the reason for cancellation in the email. We appreciate your understanding of our cancellation policy, and we encourage you to reach out to info@aspireomt.com with any questions or concerns. We look forward to serving you!
Course Description
Format:
2-day tract: 18 hours in person
ATDN is approved by the Board of Certification to provide continuing education to athletic trainers.
The BOC Approved Provider number is P12194
Overview: This is an introductory dry needling course for the muscles of the pelvis and lower quarter. This course is based on the foundational knowledge of anatomy, neurology, biomechanics and pathology in the use and treatment of dry needling. Safety and clinical application are prioritized with ample lab time to build your skills to prepare you for safe application in the clinic.
Topics such as electrical stimulation, dosage, acute and chronic pain as well as post treatment care will also be discussed. Pre and post testing will also be taught to maximize the efficiency of treatment when using dry needling. Palpation for the muscles of the lower quarter will also be reviewed and rehab strategies for impairments of the lower quarter will be discussed.
No prior course work is required but you are responsible for knowing your state’s requirements.
Cancellation Policy: We understand that circumstances may arise requiring you to cancel your registration for an upcoming course. Please review our cancellation policy below for information on refunds and options available based on the timing of your cancellation.
Full Refund:
A full refund will be provided for written cancellations received 30 days or more prior to the course start date.
Course Fee Transfer:
Written cancellations received 15-30 days prior to the course start date will allow the registrant to apply the course fee to a future course within the next 18 months.
50% Refund:
Cancellations received within 7 to 14 days of the course start date will be eligible for a 50% refund of the course fee.
Cancellation Process: All cancellations must be submitted in writing. Please send your cancellation request to info@aspireomt.com with the subject line "Course Cancellation - [Your Full Name]." Include registration details and the reason for cancellation in the email. We appreciate your understanding of our cancellation policy, and we encourage you to reach out to info@aspireomt.com with any questions or concerns. We look forward to serving you!
Time & Location:
Jul 12, 2025, 8:00 AM – Jul 13, 2025, 5:30 PM
Bodies In Motion Physical Therapy , 1760 Reston Pkwy # 403, Reston, VA 20190, USA
Course Description
CEU's/Format:
3-day tract: 27 hours in person
2-day tract: 17 hours in person
Complete the Aspire Dry Needling courses (DN1, DN2, and DN3) and pass the practical & written exams during DN3 to earn the title of Certified Dry Needling Specialist (CDNS). The exam will assess your knowledge & skills from all three course levels.
Overview: This is an intermediate dry needling course for the muscles of the cervical spine and upper quarter. This course is based on the foundational knowledge of anatomy, neurology, biomechanics, and pathology of the upper quadrant in the clinical application of dry needling. This course will build upon the foundation learned in Dry Needling Level 1 and add new techniques necessary for the increased complexity when dealing with the cervical spine, lung field, and TMJ. To promote safety and clinical application, this course is taught by full-time clinicians to maximize outcomes for real-time clinic scenarios. Ample lab time is still a major part of this course as it was in Aspire DN1. Completion of Aspire Dry Needling 1, or equivalent, is required to attend this course. Please note that you are responsible for knowing your state’s requirements to use this technique.
Cancellation Policy: We understand that circumstances may arise requiring you to cancel your registration for an upcoming course. Please review our cancellation policy below for information on refunds and options available based on the timing of your cancellation.
Full Refund:
A full refund will be provided for written cancellations received 30 days or more prior to the course start date.
Course Fee Transfer:
Written cancellations received 15-30 days prior to the course start date will allow the registrant to apply the course fee to a future course within the next 18 months.
50% Refund:
Cancellations received within 7 to 14 days of the course start date will be eligible for a 50% refund of the course fee.
Cancellation Process: All cancellations must be submitted in writing. Please send your cancellation request to info@aspireomt.com with the subject line "Course Cancellation - [Your Full Name]." Include registration details and the reason for cancellation in the email. We appreciate your understanding of our cancellation policy, and we encourage you to reach out to info@aspireomt.com with any questions or concerns. We look forward to serving you!
Time & Location:
October 4 & 5, 2025 | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Focus Physiotherapy 7061 Hwy 72 W Ste B Huntsville, AL 35806, USA
Time & Location:
DATE TBA
Sparks Physical Therapy, 954 Ridgebrook Rd STE 310-330, Sparks Glencoe, MD 21152
ASPIRE Dry Needling Courses are fully endorsed by the APTA of Maryland and completion of the entire series will fully satisfy your requirement to use dry needling in Maryland.
Course Description
CEU's/Format:
3-day tract: 27 hours in person
2-day tract: 17 hours in person
Complete the Aspire Dry Needling courses (DN1, DN2, and DN3) and pass the practical & written exams during DN3 to earn the title of Certified Dry Needling Specialist (CDNS). The exam will assess your knowledge & skills from all three course levels.
Overview: This is an advanced dry needling course for the thoracic spine, CV spine, TL junction, and advanced techniques. This course is based on the foundational knowledge of anatomy, neurology, biomechanics, and pathology. This course will build upon the foundation learned in Dry Needling Level 1 and Level 2 adding new techniques necessary for the increased complexity when dealing with the muscles over the thorax, CV junction, and TL junction. To promote safety and clinical application, this course is taught by full-time clinicians to maximize outcomes for real-time clinic scenarios. Ample lab time is still a major part of this course as it was in prior Aspire dry needling courses.
This 3-day course will continue with the concepts from the Aspire COMT coursework to apply musculoskeletal assessment, examination, and clinical reasoning to differentially diagnose and prepare you to incorporate dry needling in the clinical setting. Please see the course description for the COMT courses for more information. Completion of Aspire Dry Needling 1 and 2, or their equivalent, is required to attend this course. Please note that you are responsible for knowing your state’s requirements to use this
technique.
Cancellation Policy: We understand that circumstances may arise requiring you to cancel your registration for an upcoming course. Please review our cancellation policy below for information on refunds and options available based on the timing of your cancellation.
Full Refund:
A full refund will be provided for written cancellations received 30 days or more prior to the course start date.
Course Fee Transfer:
Written cancellations received 15-30 days prior to the course start date will allow the registrant to apply the course fee to a future course within the next 18 months.
50% Refund:
Cancellations received within 7 to 14 days of the course start date will be eligible for a 50% refund of the course fee.
Cancellation Process: All cancellations must be submitted in writing. Please send your cancellation request to info@aspireomt.com with the subject line "Course Cancellation - [Your Full Name]." Include registration details and the reason for cancellation in the email. We appreciate your understanding of our cancellation policy, and we encourage you to reach out to info@aspireomt.com with any questions or concerns. We look forward to serving you!
Course Description
This is an advanced dry needling course building upon prior dry needling training. In this course, more complex regions will be treated such as the craniovertebral and cervical spine and the muscles of the thorax. This course continues upon the foundational knowledge of anatomy, neurology, biomechanics and pathology in the use and treatment of dry needling. Safety and clinical application are prioritized with ample lab time to build your skills to prepare you for the clinic.
Completion of an Introductory or Level 1 equivalent dry needling course is a mandatory prerequisite to take this course.
CEU Credits:3-day tract: 27 hours in person
Please note that you are responsible for knowing your state practice requirements for the use of dry needling.
Cancellation Policy: We understand that circumstances may arise requiring you to cancel your registration for an upcoming course. Please review our cancellation policy below for information on refunds and options available based on the timing of your cancellation.
Full Refund:
A full refund will be provided for written cancellations received 30 days or more prior to the course start date.
Course Fee Transfer:
Written cancellations received 15-30 days prior to the course start date will allow the registrant to apply the course fee to a future course within the next 18 months.
50% Refund:
Cancellations received within 7 to 14 days of the course start date will be eligible for a 50% refund of the course fee.
Cancellation Process: All cancellations must be submitted in writing. Please send your cancellation request to info@aspireomt.com with the subject line "Course Cancellation - [Your Full Name]." Include registration details and the reason for cancellation in the email. We appreciate your understanding of our cancellation policy, and we encourage you to reach out to info@aspireomt.com with any questions or concerns. We look forward to serving you!
TESTIMONIAL
"I had already been dry needling for years, but Maryland’s requirements led me to take the Aspire OMT courses—and I’m so glad I did. Nelson Min didn’t just teach safe, effective techniques. He helped me rethink how I treat. His deep dive into anatomy, neurology, and muscle physiology fundamentally changed my approach to care.
The certification process was clear and practical, and I walked away with tools that sharpened my clinical reasoning and reinforced my treatment philosophy:
Stability + Proprioception + Power = Full Physical Expression.
Highly recommend this course to any therapist who wants to level up."
Jared Miller, DPT
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