DN-1 | Huntsville AL | Aug 8–9 2026 | Min

Dry Needling Level 1, Lumbar Spine and Lower Quarter

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.

This 2-day on-site course offers 17 contact hours of face-to-face instruction, with no online content.

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.

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.

If you have any questions, please contact your instructor, Nelson Min, at nelsonmin@bodiesinmotionpt.com.