Dynamic Neuromuscular Dry Needling (DNX) Level 1 Basic Course
Learn an integrative approach to treating myofascial pain combining dry needling with adjunctive therapies such as soft tissue treatments and therapeutic exercise.
Here's what you'll learn in this Dynamic Hands-On Weekend...
By attending this comprehensive hands-on course weekend, you will gain the skills and confidence to effectively practice Trigger Point Needling (TrPtDN) for neuro-musculoskeletal conditions. Over the course of 20 hours, our expert-led training will empower you to:
✔️ Master Clean Needle Technique (CNT) and Needle Safety
✔️ Perform Precise Needling: Safely and precisely needle anatomical structures
✔️ Understand and distinguish between Trigger Point Needling and Acupuncture
✔️ Implement Effective Treatment Protocols for NMSK conditions
NOW ENROLLING
2026 Hands-On Course Dates
Complete this 25 hour hands-on course during one of the in-person course weekends below.
DNX Level 1 Course: March 27-30, 2026
Texas Chiropractic College
5912 Spencer Hwy
Pasadena, TX 77505
LRC Building - Room L201
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.
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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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.
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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.
Hands-On Learning with Online Pre-Course Content
DNX Level 1 Course Agenda:
Friday: 4:00PM - 8:30PM
Saturday: 8:00AM - 8:00PM
Sunday: 8:00AM - 5:00PM
Up to 25hrs of CE Credit Available in Texas and Many other states - check CE Approvals page for details.
Saturday: 8:00AM - 8:00PM
Sunday: 8:00AM - 5:00PM
Up to 25hrs of CE Credit Available in Texas and Many other states - check CE Approvals page for details.
