Course Blueprint

  • Fulfill the Clean Needle Technique Certification

    Get started with the online, self-paced coursework right away. You'll develop an awareness of myofascial pain syndrome and its role in chronic pain and complete the lecture and quiz for Clean Needle Technique and Infection Control. The practical portion of the CNT exam will be completed during the live class.

  • Attend both Hands-On Course Weekends

    During these two hands-on workshops, you'll work through each segment of the body and practice clinical trigger-point dry needling of every major muscle group. Through this "learn by doing" methodology, you'll be well-prepared to begin utilizing what you've learned with your patients right away while fulfilling the requirements for chiropractors to perform dry needling in the state of Florida.

  • Who Can Take This Course?

    This program is specifically for doctors, doctoral/professional students, and other licensed health care professionals who can perform dry needling as part of their scope of practice. Students must be in their final year of school and must have completed all basic anatomy, biomechanics and physiology coursework.

About

Here's what you'll learn in the Level 1 Course...

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:

βœ”οΈ Master Clean Needle Technique (CNT) and Needle Safety
βœ”οΈ Perform Precise Needling: Safely and precisely needle anatomical structures
βœ”οΈ Understand and distinguish between Trigger Point Needling and Acupuncture
βœ”οΈ Implement Effective Treatment Protocols for NMSK conditions

About

Then, you'll advance your learning in the Level 2 Course...

In the second in-person course weekend, you'll learn advanced applications of trigger point dry needling for the treatment of nerve entrapments, pain and neuropathy through the lens of neurophysiology. Over the course of 20 hours, you'll gain a deep understanding of:

βœ”οΈ Proper Trigger Point Needling Techniques of neuromuscular
points.
βœ”οΈ The mechanism of neural analgesia from Dry Needling.
βœ”οΈ The role of Inflammation & Edema in the treatment of Pain
βœ”οΈ Treatment Protocols for various NMSK Disorders
βœ”οΈ Advanced treatment protocols for treating Neuromusculoskeletal conditions, including Peripheral Nerve Entrapment Syndromes.
βœ”οΈEffective treatment protocols that combine Dry Needling and rehabilitative stretching

Course Instructors

Gary Estadt, DC, DABCA, DACRB

Managing Partner, FusionCare LLC

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.

Level 1:
Mar 28-30 or Sept 26-28, 2025
Level 2:
Nov 7-9, 2025

Hosted by:
Texas Chiropractic College
5912 Spencer Hwy Pasadena, TX 77505

Friday: 4:00PM - 8:30PM
Saturday: 8:00AM - 8:00PM
Sunday: 8:00AM - 5:00PM

Up to 50hrs of CE Credit Available in Florida and many other states for Chiropractors, Physical Therapists and Athletic Trainers. See CE Approvals Page for details.
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TUITION OPTIONS

REGISTER NOW. SEATING IS LIMITED.

The class size is limited to maximize hands-on learning, so these course dates are expected to fill quickly. Early registration is recommended.

Secure your seat today for both the Level 1 and Level 2 course. Β The full 40 hours of in-person instruction is required for chiropractors in Florida who are NOT certified in Acupuncture. The full 40 hours of in-person instruction is required for chiropractors in Florida who are NOT certified in Acupuncture.

To view all of the requirements of the new dry needling law for Florida licensed chiropractors, click here. Our Level 1 and Level 2 courses fulfill all requirements and are accredited by Texas Chiropractic College along with the PACE program of the Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards.

SAVE $300 WITH THE COMBINED TICKET

Student/Faculty
Single Payment

One Payment of $1500

Open to any chiropractic students that are in their last year of school

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Must submit proof of student status after registration.

Includes enrollment in both Level 1 and Level 2 in-person courses.

Includes Clean Needle Technique Certification.

Student/Faculty
Pay-Over-Time

3 Payments of $550

Split your payments over 6 weeks.
Includes Level 1+2 In-Person Courses and Clean Needle Technique Cert
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Here's how it works:

βœ”οΈ Pay the first installment today

βœ”οΈ 2nd payment drafts in 3 weeks

βœ”οΈ Final payment drafts in 6 weeks

βœ”οΈ Tuition must be paid-in-full before completion

SAVE $300 WITH THE COMBINED TICKET

Healthcare Practitioner
Single Payment

One Payment of $2000

Pay your tuition in one lump sum today and save $300

REGISTER NOW πŸ‘‰

Includes enrollment in both Level 1 and Level 2 in-person courses.

Includes clean needle technique certification.

Fulfills the requirements for Florida Chiropractors to perform dry needling.

Includes up to 40 CE hours in FL and all states that accept PACE.

Healthcare Practitioner
Pay-Over-Time

3 Payments of $735

Split your payments over 6 weeks.
Includes enrollment in both Level 1 and Level 2 in-person courses and Clean Needle Technique Cert.
Includes CE Credit.
REGISTER NOW πŸ‘‰

Here's how it works:

βœ”οΈ Pay the first installment today

βœ”οΈ 2nd payment drafts in 3 weeks

βœ”οΈ Final payment drafts in 6 weeks

βœ”οΈ Tuition must be paid-in-full before completion