Level 1: Foundations & Safety

You can read about dry needling for months. That does not make you ready to needle.

Level 1 is where theory becomes skill. This is an immersive, in-person weekend designed to put technique in your hands — with live instruction, real-time correction, and the kind of supervised practice you cannot replicate from a screen.

Dr. Charbel Harb has trained clinicians across the country. He knows where the gaps appear and how to close them. Level 1 is intentionally small for a reason: mastery cannot be built in a crowded room.

What Is Covered

• Surface anatomy and anatomical safety landmarks
• Palpation skill development and tissue awareness
• Introduction to neuromuscular and neurogenic pain patterns
• Foundational dry needling techniques with depth control
• Clinical indications and contraindications
• Integration with rehabilitation, soft tissue work, and movement-based care
• Patient communication and expectation management

How You Will Learn

• Live instructor demonstrations with clinical explanation
• Supervised hands-on lab sessions
• Real-time feedback and skill refinement
• Clinical discussion and scenario-based learning

Course Details

• Format: Live, in-person — Friday through Sunday
• CEU Hours: 25 live instructional hours
• Class Size: Limited to 25 participants
• Certificate of Completion issued upon finishing the course

CE eligibility varies by profession and state. Licensure verification required.

Prerequisite: None. Completing the Online Foundations Course before attending is strongly recommended.