October 30-November 1, 2026

Build the hands-on skills to start using Dry Needling with confidence.

Complete the foundational coursework online, then spend 2.5 days in Houston practicing dry needling region by region under expert supervision.

TEXAS CHIROPRACTIC COLLEGE
LRC Building (Room L201)
5912 Spencer Hwy | Pasadena, TX 77505

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Up to 25 CE/CPD Hours

All Supplies Included

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WHO CAN ATTEND THIS COURSE

Built for healthcare providers whose scope of practice includes dry needling.

Whether or not you may perform dry needling depends on your profession and your state. Before you register, confirm with your licensing board that dry needling is within your scope of practice.

CE APPROVALS:
This course offers 25 CE hours for Chiropractors and Physical Therapists and a maximum of 27 Category A CEUs for Athletic Trainers.

View the full list of CE Approvals Here

Licensed Healthcare Providers

Open to licensed chiropractors, physical therapists, medical doctors, doctors of osteopathic medicine, naturopathic doctors, acupuncturists, athletic trainers, nurse practitioners and other licensed providers whose state scope of practice permits dry needling.

Students and Future Healthcare Providers

Open to final-year students in chiropractic, physical therapy, medical, osteopathic, advanced nursing practice and naturopathic medicine programs who have completed all basic anatomy, biomechanics, and physiology coursework.

Not Sure? Let us Help.

Dry needling is regulated differently from state to state, and your profession may not be permitted to perform it everywhere. Registration does not confirm that dry needling is within your scope of practice. Check with your licensing board before you register, or click the link below to send us an email and we can help you find the right resource.

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Less classroom lecture. More time with a needle in your hand.

The DNX hybrid format moves foundational learning out of the lab so your live weekend can focus on practice.


01
Register and Start Today

Choose your ticket and get immediate access to the online course. Your seat in the live hands-on class is reserved when you register.

02
Complete the Clean Needle Technique Certification Online

In this self-paced, 3 hour course, you'll complete the Clean Needle Technique and Infection Control lecture prior to attending the in-person course.

03
Train Hands-On in Houston

Spend 2.5 days practicing dry needling on every major muscle group with expert guidance, and complete Clean Needle Technique practical exam. All supplies are provided.

COMPLETE YOUR REGISTRATION

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Select from our ticket options below and choose to to pay your tuition in full or pay-over-time with our installment plan.
Your tuition includes the online coursework, full live practical weekend and all supplies

Student Registration

Must be a full-time student enrolled in a qualifying healthcare provider degree program. All basic sciences must be completed prior to attending class.

$ 850

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  • Pay-in-Full and Save 10% off of Tuition.
  • This ticket includes:
  • Immediate access to online content.
  • Attendance at In-Person Level 1 Course
  • All Supplies for the Live Course Included.

Professional Registration

For licensed healthcare professionals that can perform dry needling as part of their scope of practice.

$ 1150

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  • Pay-in-Full and Save 10% off of Tuition.
  • This ticket includes:
  • Immediate access to online content.
  • Attendance at In-Person Level 1 Course
  • All Supplies for the Live Course Included.
  • Up to 25 CE hours in the host state and many other US states. See CE Approvals Page for details.

Faculty/TCC Alumni Registration

Must be full-time faculty at a higher education institution or a graduate of Texas Chiropractic College. For licensed healthcare professionals that can perform dry needling as part of their scope of practice.

$ 1050

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  • This ticket includes:
  • Immediate access to online content.
  • Attendance at In-Person Level 1 Course
  • All Supplies for the Live Course Included.
  • Up to 25 CE hours in the host state and many other US states. See CE Approvals Page for details.

Student Pay-Over-Time

Split your tuition payment into three equal monthly installments. Must be paid-in-full before attending the live course.

$ 312 /month

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  • Auto-drafted in three equal installments of $312.
  • Tuition must be paid-in-full before the live class.
  • This ticket includes:
  • Immediate access to online content.
  • Attendance at In-Person Level 1 Course
  • All Supplies for the Live Course Included.

Professional Pay-Over-Time

Split your tuition payment into three equal monthly installments. Must be paid-in-full before attending the live course.

$ 420 /month

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  • Auto-drafted in three equal installments of $420.
  • Tuition must be paid-in-full before the live class.
  • This ticket includes:
  • Immediate access to online content.
  • Attendance at In-Person Level 1 Course
  • All Supplies for the Live Course Included.

Faculty/TCC Alumni Pay-Over-Time

Split your tuition payment into three equal monthly installments. Must be paid-in-full before attending the live course.

$ 385 /month

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  • Auto-drafted in three equal installments of $385.
  • Tuition must be paid-in-full before the live class.
  • This ticket includes:
  • Immediate access to online content.
  • Attendance at In-Person Level 1 Course
  • All Supplies for the Live Course Included.

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Dr. Gary
Estadt

Meet your Instructor:


Gary Estadt, DC, DACBA, DACRB

Dr. Gary Estadt has been a practicing chiropractor for over 42 years. He is Board Certified in both Chiropractic Rehabilitation and Chiropractic Acupuncture. After retiring from private practice, he was hired to initiate the Chiropractic Acupuncture program at the Cleveland VA Medical Center. He is currently the President of Estadt Healthcare Consulting, LLC and a managing partner in Fusion Care LLC. In his professional capacity, he has served as President of the Council on Chiropractic Acupuncture for the ACA, President of the American Board of Chiropractic Acupuncture, and President of the Ohio State Chiropractic Association. He helped develop the Dry Needling Codes that were accepted by the AMA CPT Coding Committee in 2018. Dr. Estadt currently does extensive lecturing on acupuncture, neuromuscular trigger point dry needling, and manual therapy & rehab. His lectures, both in the chiropractic and medical communities, offer a unique and innovative approach to the treatment of NMS conditions. In his spare time, Dr. Estadt is a musician, avid golfer and skier.