Foundation I & II Acupuncture & Dry Needling Courses

Hosted by Dr. Carl Clarkson of Breeze Academy.

This course will be conducted in two sessions based on the participants interest and choice.

March 16th, 2024 ONLY - The participant will receive a Beginner Certificate

March 16th & 17th, 2024 - The participant will receive an Intermediate Certificate. 

In this acupuncture and dry needling foundation course, you will receive a fully evidence-based approach to the implementation of needling skills. This comes with comprehensive study materials provided within the face-to-face components of the course. 

The evidence-based information you will learn from this foundation course will allow you to make fully informed decisions on how and when to introduce acupuncture and dry needling into a client’s care package.  You’ll discover a large body of prominent, pertinent and up-to-date evidence supporting the use of acupuncture, whilst developing your needling skills to provide dramatic results for your clients, offering them a comprehensive package of pain relief and wellbeing. 

More specifically, after completing this acupuncture and dry needling foundation course you will be able to demonstrate the following needling skills and theoretical knowledge:  Effective needling techniques upon the four limbs, trunk and spine, head and face  Suitable identification of prominent and commonly used acupoints  An understanding of contraindications, precautions and potential side effects of  acupuncture and dry needling  Safe application of needling at all times  Effective management of needling side effects  After completing from this acupuncture and dry needling foundation course, you will be able to use acupuncture & dry needling as part of your everyday practice safely, confidently and effectively.