Bloggers - Dry Needling Success

Anatomy Refresher

Appreciated refreshing the anatomy landmarks, because of their obvious importance to clinical practice

Jarryd

Demonstration & Practice

I liked the demonstration and then having time to go away and practice. Also the take home needling kit to practice at home straight away. It was a good course enhancing understanding of anatomy at a ...

Kelly Panzich

Challenging and useful course

I started to learn acupuncture quite a number of years ago with Doug's Introductory course in Acupuncture. I returned to my clinic immediately enthusiastic to implement my new skill. In ...

Sandra Jefferies

Complex case study

I enjoyed the opportunity to work through a complex case study, including diagnosis and treatment (all forms of physiotherapy treatment) and then see optimal management.

Richard Gonsalves

Feedback + Manual

1. Practical sessions were very helpful, as was the provided feedback by presenter
2. Course handbook as reference source

Sarah Coyle

Worth Every Dollar

I found the practical sessions and review of anatomy most helpful. Didn't think I would lose that much recall since only recently graduating, but seems I have!

Key points were the professio...

Mardee Kow

So Much Detail

The further information i.e. the extension from the Introductory Course I felt was vital.

Introductory Course was great, but this quadrant specific course is amazing - so much detail and s...

Mardee Kow

Introductory Course

The Introductory/Refresher Course was Excellent, both in clinical reasoning and in the practical sessions.
The locations of trigger points, the areas of referred pain/sensation and the...

Dave James

Great Refresher

Theory covered - good refresher Surface anatomy + palpation - good refresher Inclusion of case studies very helpful

Tara Boylan

Regular Clinical Kit

Hey Doug, Just want to say a quick thanks for sending out these Clinical Kit eZines to those who have previously undertaken you courses. The info is really much appreciated and the effort you go i...

Brett Stanford

Detailed Anatomy Analysis

The aspects of the course that I found most useful;
+ The detailed analysis and method of presentation of anatomy and palpation
The simple and clear explanations made it easier to und...

Gaynor Gardiner-Sherwood

Another great course - thanks

Thank you for another great course (Advanced Upper Quadrant), it was an excellent anatomy refresher and I have used the techniques extensively with some really good effects in conjunction with my othe...

Kelly Moffat

Anatomical Revision

I found the following aspects of the Introductory Course most helpful;

dry needling theory + clinical education
laid back environment
anatomical revision

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Emma Burgess

Pratical Aspect

I found;

the practical aspect
having sufficient time and
good demonstration & supervision most helpful.

The course manual is very informative t...

Mirella Korver

Broadened my treatment HEAPS!

Dear Doug,
I have meant to write to you for a long time now regarding the courses I completed with you in July. I wanted to write to say thank you so much for everything over those 6...

Annie Dummett

Course Goes Beyond Dry Needling

Doug I found the;

+case study presentations
+demos and low ratio of student to presenter
+plantar fascia discussion
+wet lab anatomy workshop
Tisha Bohne

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Good Balance in Dry Needling Course

The course had a great balance of theory and practical. I enjoyed learning all the trigger points and referral patterns.

I really appreciated the casual environment in which the course was ...

Jo Yiannaki

Brisbane to Perth - Worth the Trips

I have completed three Anatomical Acupuncture courses, traveling from Brisbane to Perth for each course. Prior to the first course I researched the available Dry Needling courses and based o...

Denise Krklec

Thanks

Hi Doug,
I was just thinking about you this morning. I was DNing a patient and thought about how well run, enjoyable and useful your course was. I did the Introductory Course 2-3 years ago...

Blake Sutcliffe

Anatomy teaching was great

The teaching of the anatomy - superficial and deep was very helpful and presented differently to uni - I would be keen to learn more anatomy this way

Katie Hogan

Know what we don't Know

Surface Anatomy - great revision of what we all think we know so well, but actually don't!

Pippa Flanagan

Visble Body Amazing App

Have purchased the Visible Body app for my iPad.
And how happy am I??
This app is just amazing!
Can't wait to get using it with my patients.
Big thanks to Doug for t...

Mardee Kow

Relaxed Environment

I found the relaxed environment, made it easier to learn and the pre-reading was helpful.
As a recent grad, I believe this information is critical as another tool for assessment and treatment....

Mardee Kaw

Revision of Anatomy

I appreciated the revision of anatomy and specifically to visualise body parts as in a 3D model. It's been great!!

Liz Woods

Fantastic applied anatomy

I completed the Advanced Upper and Advanced Lower Quadrant courses with Doug. I found the quality of the content, especially applied anatomy and practical instruction to be exceptional, and ...

Jonathan Wray

Course Duration

The length of time + content of the Introductory Course was perfect for the two days. Plenty of time for observation of technique.

Rebecca Page

Clinical Reasoning

I found the explanation of the pain patterns and clinical reasoning of case studies helpful. This helped me to understand when to use these dry needling techniques on my own clients.

Christine Woods

Pre reading

Great having the pre-reading materials and the practical experience under guidance. Also the anecdotal stuff and case studies throughout the course.

Sonya Clark

Advanced Upper & Lower Quadrant Course

Since doing the Upper and Lower Quadrant courses, I feel much more confident using dry needling on patients. The courses have empowered me with practical skills and knowledge that I was able to immedi...

Xander Van Rijen

Soft Tissue vs Dry Needling

I found the case studies, clinical decision discussions, differences in treatment using soft tissues techniques & dry needling, clinical findings and the range of treatment choices available...

Lauren Shelley

Anatomy Workshop

I was very helpful to have the Anatomy Wet Lab Workshop before the advanced course to orientate ourselves to the relevant anatomy.

Yvette Noble

Great Supervision

Good to get the time to practice each area + excellent guidance and supervision in checking technique

Alicia Arndt

anatomy anatomy anatomy..

I really appreciate the anatomy review from the presenter and his explanation of how acupuncture assists clients

David Tran

Exciting Material

Hi Doug, Thanks so much! I have found this stuff very exciting especially for my fibro long term patients. Real functional changes!!

Dianne Mavor

Take Home Resources

I found the comprehensive take home manual, and DVD of technique most helpful

Emma Wynne

Customised Course

Hi Doug,

Thank you very much for coming up to Perth and specifically designing a program for us. Communication prior to the course was top standard, the custom upper limb program was ver...

Tim Darch - Senior OT 2 Hands Therapy

Case Studies & More

I really liked;

Case studies, to think about where dry needling has been applied successfully
Review of anatomy and cross sectional slides, because I haven't seen those i...
Tisha Bohne

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Critcial thinking and reasoning

Very specific- anatomy and technique... challenges you to think critically about exactly what your are targeting and the reason behind why you are doing it

Jenna Bovell

Good Mix Theory + Practice

Great course Doug. A good mix of theory and practical and thoroughly enjoyed the way you present. Thanking you.

Ashleigh Joyce