Explore expert-led dry needling courses designed to enhance your manual therapy skills. Dry Needling Dry Needling - Level 1 - Nelson Min 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. REGISTER Athletic Training Dry Needling - Nelson Min 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. REGISTER Dry Needling Level 2: Cervical Spine and Upper Quarter - Nelson Min 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. REGISTER Dry Needling Level 3: Thoracic Spine & Advanced Techniques - Nelson Min CEU's/Format: 3-day tract: 27 hours in person 2-day tract: 17 hours in person Certification (CDNS) Participants who have successfully completed Aspire Dry Needling Levels 1, 2, and 3 and pass the written and practical examinations administered during DN3 will earn the Certified Dry Needling Specialist (CDNS) credential. Please note: Clinicians with equivalent Level 2 training from another provider are welcome to attend DN3; however, completion of Aspire Dry Needling Level 2 is required to be eligible for the CDNS certification examinations. 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. Clinicians who have completed equivalent Dry Needling Level 2 coursework through another education provider are welcome to attend Aspire Dry Needling Level 3 to continue advancing their skills. Please note that the Aspire Certified Dry Needling Specialist (CDNS) credential is reserved for participants who have completed the Aspire Dry Needling curriculum. Therefore, successful completion of Aspire Dry Needling Level 2 is required before sitting for the CDNS written and practical examinations during DN3. *Participants are responsible for knowing their state's requirements for the use of this technique. REGISTER Maryland APTA Approved Practical & Theory Hours *Requirements vary by state. Please check with your state board or contact us for more information.

ASPIRE OMT | A Manual Therapy Institue. Manual Therapy Education and Mentoring for Physical Therapists. ASPIRE OMT A Teaching Institute for Orthopedic Manual Therapists FIND A COURSE AAOMPT PPT White Paper WHO WE ARE ABOUT US ASPIRE OMT is a post-professional planned learning experience that focuses on evidence based clinical practice, mentorship, and education. In the ASPIRE system, clinical reasoning and biomechanics are given a strong emphasis. The institute is formatted to allow flexibility for professionals to advance at their own pace as time, finances, and experience allows. The structured programing is designed to take clinicians from new graduates to skilled professional, with a steady progression of skills. LEARN MORE FIND A COURSE OUR COURSES & PROGRAMS Empowering Physical Therapists With The Highest Level Of Manual Therapy Education And Mentorship CEU Courses Each Aspire Course is 3 days. (2 days onsite, and 1 day online). Earn 21 Continuing Education Units (CEU's) on each course. There are Sabbath Friendly Courses Available. LEARN MORE COMT Courses The Certification in Orthopedic Manual Therapy (COMT) consists of 6 courses followed by an oral examination. These course include Cervical and Lumbar Gateway to Musculoskeletal Therapy, Cervical-Thoracic and Lumbar Assessment and Management, and Upper and Lower Quadrant Assessment and Management. LEARN MORE SMT Courses The Certification in Spinal Manipulative Therapy (SMT) consists of 5 courses followed by an oral examination. These courses include Integrated Assessment and Management of the Thorax, Upper Quadrant, and Lower Quadrant, Segmental Spinal Manipulation, and Clinical Reasoning. The COMT is as precursor to the SMT. LEARN MORE Clinical Fellowship Program We also plan to partner with Andrews University to offer a fellowship program starting in the fall of 2021. This will include our core classes and exams, specialty class options, 150 hours of clinical mentoring, case studies, and a fellowship project. Stayed tuned for more information. LEARN MORE Doctor of Science in Physical Therapy ASPIRE is proud to collaborate with Andrews University in Berrien Springs, MI to offer an accelerated format of their courses as a part of the curriculum for post-professional graduate students to earn a Doctorate of Science in Physical Therapy(DScPT). LEARN MORE Membership Program The ASPIRE Membership Program is a paid monthly subscription which gives the participants access to current, innovative, and specialized educational content related to Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapy which is consistent with the values, standards and mission of ASPIRE. LEARN MORE " Your talent is a gift from God. What you do with it is your gift back to God". -Leo Buscaglia. MEET OUR TEAM Dr. Valerie Coolman Faculty & Clinical Instructor Fellowship Director Dr. Erl Pettman Founder & Senior Faculty Dr. Stacy Soappman Faculty & Clinical Instructor SEE ALL MEMBERS Get Access to Exclusive Content BECOME A MEMBER I WANT TO BE MEMBER! TESTIMONIALS “I just graduated from DPT school, so I’m just trying to make my skills better and become a better physical therapist. Aspire courses are a wonderful resource and pathway to get there. If you are passionate about what you do, and want to be a practitioner at another level I highly recommend it!” -Yifan “Sara is very patient, encouraging and helpful. She is perfect for both the advanced, as well as those of us who have been out of school for many years!” -Stacie Chambliss “Aspire helped me start to think differently. To try to solve the real issues, instead of just treating the symptoms.” -Teresa SEE MORE TESTIMONIALS Anchor 1

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