Dry Needling Certification

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Unlock Your Potential with Highbar’s Dry Needling Certification

Master dry needling through training designed by our clinicians, teaching you the when and how to apply this powerful technique effectively.

About the program

What is a dry needling certification course?

Trigger point dry needling has become a fundamental skill in every physical therapist’s toolkit. At Highbar, we want all our physical therapists to feel confident with this modality so they can provide the best possible care for their patients. Highbar’s in-house Dry Needling Certification program is taught by Board-certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialists with extensive knowledge and experience with dry needling.

It’s our goal to ensure that every therapist feels empowered to use this skill as soon as they step back into the clinic.

Our Course Structure

  • Weekend intensive course approved for 17 CEHs
  • Pre-course content shared prior to course
  • Provided lunch and lab manuals so clinicians can focus on learning
  • Two different levels for clinicians to continue learning advanced practices

Program Objectives

What can I expect to gain from this program?

  • Gain a skillset in dry needling the extremities and the spine
  • Develop confidence in both when and how to dry needle your patients
  • You will be ready to integrate dry needling into your practice the next day
Dr. Dave Pavao PT, DPT, OCS - Clinical Officer

Hear from our faculty

“At Highbar, we believe in providing limitless professional development opportunities to clinicians as they grow throughout their career, whether they seek to grow into leaders as Clinic Directors or as clinical leaders, mentors, and experts. The development of our own Orthopedic Residency was a natural step to continue providing opportunities not only to residents but for our clinician-leaders as mentors and faculty.”  

Dave Pavao
Clinical Officer

Hear from our faculty

“Dry needling has become such an important skill for physical therapists, which is why Dry Needling Levels 1 & 2 are offered to all clinicians. Also, those who complete these courses can continue on as teaching assistants or course faculty.”

Dr. Rob Gruttaduaria PT, DPT, OCS
Residency Director

Meet the Instructors

Dr. Rob Gruttadauria PT, DPT, OCS
Clinic Director
Dr. Jordan Madigan PT, DPT
Clinic Director
Dr. Andrew Horton PT, DPT, OCS
Clinic Director
Dr. Allie Ollerhead PT, DPT, OCS
Physical Therapist
Dr. Michelle Fuleky PT, DPT, OCS
Student Liaison, Physical Therapist

Course timeline

Important Dates

  • Level 1 – March 1-2
  • Level 2 – May 17-18
  • Level 1 – June 7-8
  • Level 1 - September 13-14
  • Level 2 - October 25-26
  • Level 1 - November 8-9

The Program

Designed by PTs for PTs

Whether you're a seasoned physical therapist, a new graduate, or a student, our Dry Needling Certification course fits your schedule. In just two days, you’ll learn how to effectively treat various areas of the body, when to use dry needling, and how to incorporate it into your practice. We provide lunch and lab manuals, so you can focus on what matters most—enhancing your skills. ​

  • Seasoned physical therapists
  • New grads
  • Student physical therapists

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