Medical Acupuncture and CPD Dry Needling Courses

Medical Acupuncture and CPD Dry Needling Courses

Improve your clinical understanding and skills in: medical acupuncture, dry needling, electroacupuncture, myofascial trigger points and auricular auricular in the management of general musculoskeletal disorders and sports and exercise medicine.

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Online Acupuncture Training

Continued professional development in medical acupuncture, sports and exercise medicine

The aim of the online CPD dry needling course in medical acupuncture is to promote the use and enhance your knowledge and understanding of acupuncture and dry needling – as well as provide you with the necessary skills for using these treatments for yourself or for your patients.

Our workshops and online training will help you become a more successful acupuncture practitioner. We will teach you how to identify and select the right acupuncture points using techniques like cun measurement and dry needling techniques. This will give you confidence when treating musculoskeletal disorders and much more.

What are the benefits of subscribing to CPD in medical acupuncture, sports and exercise medicine?

The CPD in medical acupuncture sports and exercise medicine subscription provides unlimited access to online CPD training in medical acupuncture, dry needling and sports and exercise medicine. With this subscription, you’ll be able to explore the latest techniques and concepts in these fields, as well as gain access to expert advice from leading professionals for as little as £9.99 p/m.

Benefits of subscription include;

Unlimited access to online medical acupuncture and dry needling certification courses.
Monthly live zoom workshop on a range of musculoskeletal disorders.
New content added each month.
Constantly growing resource of information in medical acupuncture, sports and exercise medicine.
Qualify up to diploma in medical acupuncture.
5% discount on courses, workshops and conferences.
Saves time, travel, overnight accommodation and expenses and enjoy acupuncture CPD from the comfort of your home.
Learn from some of the world experts in the field of acupuncture and sports medicine at a time convenient to yourself.

Find out more about our online acupuncture training and resources below.

Books

For more in-depth reading on dry needling and traditional Chinese acupuncture points, take a look at the available books on our online store.

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Online Acupuncture Courses

Embark on a journey to enhance your clinical skills and understanding in the use of acupuncture for the management of musculoskeletal and associated disorders.

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Membership Courses

Here you can find a growing number of online courses to choose from to help you improve your clinical skills in medical acupuncture, sports and exercise medicine.

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Our Online Acupuncture Courses

View some of our most popular courses below or click here to view a full list of all of our courses.

Medical Acupuncture and dry needling level 1

The Medical Acupuncture Level 1 course is perfect for healthcare professionals who want to use acupuncture for the treatment of MSK disorders. There are two days of the workshop followed by four zoom interactive lessons that will teach you everything you need to know about this traditional Chinese medicine method.

The acupuncture courses we offer will introduce students to evidence-based research that backs up the practice of acupuncture. It is an intensive program that emphasises health and safety, needle techniques, contraindications and the importance of specific acupuncture points for treating common musculoskeletal conditions. This gives you the confidence you need to use acupuncture in your clinical practice. In addition, we encourage you to critically evaluate and reflect on your own clinical practice and, where applicable, challenge the existing evidence base.

The program will provide the necessary knowledge and understanding in the physiological effects of acupuncture on pain management and the healing process.

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Continued professional development in medical acupuncture

You will also receive unlimited access to our online service for continued professional development training in acupuncture services, dry needling, sports and exercise medicine.

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CPD in podiatric MSK and medical acupuncture subscription

If you’re looking to deepen your understanding of acupuncture and its potential uses in the management of lower limb disorders, embark on a journey of advanced clinical skills with us.

The aim of the CPD in Podiatric Medical Acupuncture and MSK is to provide education, networking, and learning opportunities for podiatrists who want to advance their knowledge and clinical skills in the use of acupuncture, soft tissue manipulation, joint mobilisation, sports medicine, and lower limb biomechanics. We hope to provide you with the tools to achieve better patient outcomes and raise your skills, knowledge and profile as an MSK podiatrist.

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Certificate in medical acupressure

Acupressure has long been used as a complementary therapy to address various ailments and can benefit those suffering from chronic pain and overall stress. If you want to learn about the ancient practice, this acupressure course is perfect for you or anyone who wants to learn and practice acupressure on themselves, family or friends. The course is also suitable for qualified therapists who would like to add acupressure to their clinical practices.

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CPD in medical acupuncture sports and exercise medicine was established to promote:

A TCM and western scientific understanding of the use of each of the commonly used classical acupuncture points, trigger points and auricular points.

A TCM and western understanding of the main meridians and how they relate to and can be used to treat various structures (bone, muscle, nerve, blood vessels etc.)

An understanding of the function of acupuncture points in relation to reducing swelling, pain, anxiety, improving muscle strength and flexibility etc.

An understanding of correct needling technique, depth of needle insertion, ability to precisely locate acupuncture points, appropriate method of stimulation.

FAQ’s

Find the answers to some of our most commonly asked questions here.

What Is Acupuncture?

Acupuncture is a form of ancient Chinese traditional medicine involving inserting fine needles into specific points in channels along the body. The practise dates to as early as 300 BCE.

Today, acupuncture has evolved into a modern medical and technological procedure. The purpose of acupuncture is to calm and maintain the flow of Qi; an energy flow in the body.

What Is a Cun?

A Cun is effectively just another term for an inch, and it is a vital reference for locating acupoints. To identify and understand acupoints, you must first interpret cun and learn how to measure the body using it. Read more about Cun measurements here.

Is Dry Needling and Acupuncture the same thing?

In short, no dry needling and acupuncture are 2 slightly different practices. Find out more here about the differences or contact us with any questions you may have.

What online acupuncture training courses do you offer?

We offer a range of online courses for acupuncture and dry needling as well as resources from introductory training to more advanced classes for those already in the industry. View all of our courses online here.

Get access to visual information, advice and comprehensive explanations of key acupuncture techniques and areas of training, free on our YouTube channel.

How to use UB 40 to treat low back pain

This presentation will show you how to use UB-40 acupuncture point to treat low back pain.

Soft tissue massage for plantar fasciitis

Heel pain is very common amongst runners and the general public. This video will show you how to apply massage and acupressure to myofascial trigger points for the management of plantar fasciitis.

How to locate and when to use ST-36 acupoint

This video explains how to locate acupuncture point ST-36 and gives you a western medical understand of what conditions it is most effective in treating.

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