The upper quadrant course focuses on advanced skill development and builds on the skills learned in the lower quadrant as well as adding the muscles of the upper quadrant. The upper quadrant muscles are often more technical and the correct identification of the anatomy and nearby structures (arteries veins nerves organs) is more critical.

The course will have 25 hours of instruction over 3 days including lecture, small group demonstrations and guided practical sessions.  There is ample time to focus on practical work focusing on the many aspects of dry needling and obtaining the knowledge and skill to competently transfer this skill to your practice.  As per college requirements there will be a summative evaluation including both practical and written examination.

Theoretical components include: clean needle technique, safety precautions, contraindications and consent, theories and science behind dry needling, the effects on the muscle, neural and fascial systems.

Practical components includes:  clean needle technique and intro to needling, muscle groupings include posterior shoulder, parascapular, cervico-thoracic junction and upper thoracic, upper arm, anterior chest and shoulder girdle, upper cervical spine, TMJ and anterior neck, arm, and hand.

Course Costs $1400 ( includes manual, lunches, coffee, water and snacks).