Contemporary Medical Acupuncture

This 200-hour certification program provides comprehensive training in contemporary medical acupuncture and dry needling for the management of musculoskeletal conditions. Designed for healthcare professionals, it integrates needling techniques into clinical practice using a biomedical and neuroanatomical approach, within the practitioner’s scope of practice.

The curriculum emphasizes functional anatomy, neurophysiology, and precise anatomical palpation to enhance the safety and accuracy of needle insertion. Training combines flexible online learning with hands-on practical sessions to develop both knowledge and clinical skills.

Training combines flexible online learning with hands-on practical sessions to develop both knowledge and clinical skills, in a structured format that allows participants to complete the program efficiently alongside their professional commitments.

❋ What You’ll Learn

• Precise anatomical location of acupuncture points and key musculoskeletal structures
• Safe and effective needle insertion techniques
• Clinical reasoning for musculoskeletal pain management
• Integration of acupuncture and dry needling into practice

❋ Who This Is For

• Healthcare professionals involved in musculoskeletal care.

Participants must ensure all techniques fall within their professional scope of practice. It is the participant’s responsibility to confirm compliance with their regulatory body.

Surveys of Ontario physiotherapists and massage therapists report that acupuncture and dry needling improve clinical outcomes while reducing physical strain on the therapist.

Ijaz N, Welsh S, Boon H. A mixed-methods survey of physiotherapists who practice acupuncture and dry needling in Ontario, Canada. BMC Complementary Medicine and Therapies. 2021;21:264.

Ijaz N, Welsh S, Boon H. A survey of acupuncture-providing Registered Massage Therapists in Ontario, Canada. International Journal of Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork. 2020;13(3):18–29.

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • No. The acupuncture training is presented from a biomedical and musculoskeletal perspective.

  • Healthcare professionals involved in musculoskeletal care including chiropractors, physiotherapists, massage therapists, physicians, and osteopaths.

  • Yes. Practical training sessions and supervised labs are an essential component of most courses.

  • Participants receive a certificate of completion documenting training hours and course content.

  • Participants are responsible for confirming that the techniques taught fall within their professional scope of practice.