Designed to meet the highest industry standards, providing you with the necessary confidence and expertise to help your patients find relief from pain and discomfort while avoiding heavy insurance loading.
You will acquire the skills to immediately apply your knowledge to your practice, helping your patients achieve optimal health and wellness.
The complete detail of the National Qualification in Myofascial Triggerpoint Needling course has been submitted to Balens insurance and avoids the loading of several hundred Euro they levy for other dry needling certs.
The programme is structured to cover a range of topics including indications and contraindications, needling techniques, pain management, safety and hygiene, and legal and ethical considerations.
Our course is designed to equip you with the skills and knowledge needed to offer safe and effective treatments to your patients, and to help you stand out as a highly trained and qualified practitioner.
Some of the many unsolicited testimonials we have received from graduates of the NTC's courses
I really enjoyed the course and the highly engaged and motivated tutors. I found the course very interesting and was fascinated by the individual components of NMT. I would like to thank everybody involved for their highly valuable input, knowledge and support while studying.
In April 2012 I completed the Certificate level Neuromuscular Therapy course. Since I completed the course I have had massive success and progression. I had several private clients that I attained from advertising in the gym that I was working in, and also worked on a referral basis with physiotherapist David Gardiner owner of Physiotherapyworks in Naas Co.Kildare. In August 2012 I moved to Perth, Australia where I have enjoyed even more success. I spent 8 months working at Subiaco Sports Massage and while working in this clinic I had the privilege of treating several Olympic athletes including Sir Chris Hoy of the GB cycling team and also Western Force rugby team of the super 15s competition. I really enjoyed my time at the NTC – we really had a great group and we all keep in touch.
Thanks once again for an inspiring and enlightening weekend (although my wife’s upper trapezius muscles may disagree!). Learnt loads and I am very excited about the future of my practice. Although already incredibly busy I find treating people with pain much more interesting and fulfilling than a runner with a tweaked calf. The education you have given me is truly going to develop me as a practitioner in such a dramatic way. Thanks, John. Sad the course is coming to an end but will thoroughly recommend to others and will look to do the Masters in the future.
I’ve frequently found myself enamored by the anatomy of the human body, and have always held a desire to enter into a field of manual therapies. The NMT course has brought me to the beginning of a journey that embodies both. Beyond the comprehensive materials delivered within the course, I’ve also found that it has brought me to a community that shares in a wide breath of resources and abilities to assist in the betterment and wellness practices of life. I am so grateful for my experience with the National Training Centre; to all the staff and tutors who always made themselves readily available, for all their guidance, their rich knowledge and aptitude to help develop myself and the other students into qualified NMTs. With deep gratitude for Larry, Chris, John, Michelle and Kevin; you have all impacted my world in such a meaningful way.
Can I pass on my sincerest gratitude to all the staff at NTC ? Once again you all have delivered another professional and enjoyable course that ensures a qualification that is recognised and accepted with high regard within the industry.
The good news is that I passed my Neuromuscular Therapy exams. I would like to pass on my sincere thanks to all the team in NTC for helping me in step one of a plan. You are a great team with wonderful tutors.
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At the heart of your practice is the commitment to provide exceptional care to your patients. That’s why we’re thrilled to introduce our bodywork advanced CPD educational programme, specifically designed to equip you with the skills and knowledge necessary to effectively treat myofascial trigger points through dry needling techniques.
Our program offers a comprehensive curriculum covering all aspects of myofascial trigger point dry needling, from basic techniques to more advanced methods using solid acupuncture needles. With our program, you’ll acquire the skills to immediately apply your knowledge to your practice, helping your patients achieve optimal health and wellness.
With a National Qualification in Myofascial Triggerpoint Needling, you’ll gain a reputable qualification in this area, while also avoiding a heavy loading on your professional indemnity insurance.
Our friendly and experienced instructors are dedicated to providing you with the best possible educational experience. We’re here to support you throughout the course and answer any questions you may have.
Join a community of clinicians committed to expanding their skills and offering their patients safe and effective treatment options. Enroll today in our bodywork advanced CPD educational program and take another step toward transforming your practice.
At NTC, we are immensely proud of our National Qualification in Myofascial Triggerpoint Needling programme and the comprehensive training it provides to clinicians. Our course covers all relevant areas to ensure that you have the skills and knowledge necessary to offer safe and effective treatments using solid needles.
The programme is structured to cover a range of topics including indications and contraindications, needling techniques, pain management, safety and hygiene, and legal and ethical considerations. Through our course, you will gain a deep understanding of myofascial trigger point dry needling, enabling you to offer the best possible care to your patients.
Our course covers the various needling techniques, including needling for the shoulder, arm and hand, selected head and neck muscles, selected trunk, abdominal and low back muscles and selected hip, leg and foot muscles. You will learn how to assess and manage pain associated with myofascial trigger points, communicate with patients, and use adjunctive therapies.
We prioritise safety and hygiene, and our programme covers all aspects of safe and hygienic needle use. Additionally, we provide an in-depth overview of legal and ethical considerations related to myofascial trigger point dry needling, including informed consent, scope of practice, and documentation.
Join us today and become a qualified practitioner in this exciting field. Our course is designed to equip you with the skills and knowledge needed to offer safe and effective treatments to your patients, and to help you stand out as a highly trained and qualified practitioner.
On completion of this programme, you’ll have gained a comprehensive understanding of myofascial trigger point dry needling, including various needling techniques and pain management strategies. With this knowledge, you’ll be able to offer your patients a safe and effective treatment option to manage their pain and discomfort.
Here are some specific skills you’ll gain through our programme:
By completing this course, you will acquire the necessary skills and knowledge to become a skilled practitioner in myofascial trigger point dry needling. You will be able to offer targeted and effective pain relief to your patients, thereby enhancing their overall quality of life.
Join us today and take the first step towards a successful career in myofascial trigger point dry needling. Our programme is designed to equip you with the skills and knowledge necessary to excel in this field, enabling you to provide your patients with the best possible care.
The cost of participation on the National Qualification in Myofascial Trigger Point Needling is €1,200.00 for both modules. Qualification may only be achieved by completing both modules.
Places may be reserved by payment of a non-refundable deposit of €400.00 with the balance of €800.00 due on or before the Friday immediately preceding the course start date.
There is a 10% discount for active members of ANMT.
Individuals wanting to participate on the National Qualification in Myofascial Trigger Point Needling programme must hold the National Qualification in Neuromuscular Therapy or equivalent.
Individuals who do not hold the National Qualification in Neuromuscular Therapy but who have a background in medicine, physiotherapy, osteopathy, acupuncture etc. may also be eligible. Please contact us on 01 8827777 to check.
Students are fully insured by the NTC while participating on this programme. Graduates must hold valid professional indemnity insurance in order to practice. All participants are expected to participate in the hands-on portion of the course.
This course is supported by full online documentation and 40 demonstration videos (sample below) available to students of the course via the NTC Learning Portal.
Information about schedules, locations and start dates for the course
National Training Centre, Dublin 7
2 Full Weekends
APRIL 26th 2025Saturday and Sunday from 9am to 5pm
Module 1 – April 26th & 27th 2025
Module 2 – May 24th & 25th 2025
Please note that although unlikely, dates may be subject to change
Only fully qualified tutors deliver the Myofascial Triggerpoint Dry Needling course with each having extensive expertise in their individual field.
John Sharkey is a well-known international educator, author, and expert in various fields such as Clinical Anatomy, Exercise Physiology, human movement, and manual treatment of chronic pain using European Neuromuscular Therapy. He is a graduate of the University of Dundee, University of Liverpool, and University of Chester, completing both undergraduate and post-graduate studies in Exercise Physiology and Clinical Anatomy. He also holds a post-graduate certificate in education.
John is a senior lecturer in the Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Life Sciences at the University of Chester/NTC, Dublin. Additionally, he serves as the programme leader for the highly acclaimed series of Human Anatomy Dissection programmes , delivered past, present and future at King’s College London (England), The University of Dundee (Scotland), The Ohio State University (USA), Trecchi Human Academy (Italy) and The University of Witwatersrand School of Anatomical Sciences (South Africa). These courses are delivered teaching the geometry of anatomy and movement from the unique perspective of Biotensegrity-Anatomy for the 21st Century. His presentations are informative, entertaining, respectful, and insightful.
John is a proponent of the “Biotensegrity-Anatomy for the 21st century” model, which incorporates the groundbreaking work of his mentor, Dr. Stephen Levin MD. John is recognised as one of the foremost experts in the world on fascia and Biotensegrity. He specialises in teaching European Neuromuscular Therapy using living anatomy to address chronic pain conditions. Furthermore, he serves on the editorial board of professional journals such as the Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies (JBMT) and the International Journal of Osteopathic Medicine.
Cristopher’s journey to becoming a Physiotherapist began in the Philippines, where he pursued his undergraduate degree. After completing his studies, he began working at a rehabilitation center, where he gained valuable experience working with patients with a variety of musculoskeletal conditions. His passion for helping people heal and achieve optimal physical function led him to pursue further education.
Over the years, Christopher has become an expert in his field, and his area of speciality in myofascial triggerpoint dry needling has become a sought-after technique by many. This is a technique that involves the insertion of thin needles into trigger points within the body’s muscles to alleviate pain and promote healing. With years of experience and a deep understanding of the human body, Christopher is skilled at identifying trigger points within the muscles and applying the appropriate techniques to promote healing.
As a teacher, Christopher has been involved in several NTC bodywork educational programs, sharing his expertise and knowledge with students. His unique approach to teaching has helped to shape the way course content is taught, and his students benefit from his practical approach to learning. He is passionate about teaching and empowering students to help their patients achieve optimal health and wellness.
In addition to his teaching work, Christopher also runs a private practice where he provides treatment for a variety of conditions, including chronic pain, sports injuries, and post-surgical rehabilitation. He takes a holistic approach to treatment, considering the whole person and tailoring his approach to meet the individual needs of his patients.
Christopher’s dedication to his work and his passion for helping people heal has made him a highly respected member of the healthcare community. Through his expertise in myofascial triggerpoint dry needling and his commitment to teaching, he has made a significant contribution to the field, and he continues to inspire and help others every day.
The National Training Centre have been delivering respected educational programmes since 1985 and during that time we have had many questions asked by potential students before registration. Here you can find the answers to the questions we receive most often.
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Individuals wanting to participate on the National Qualification in Myofascial Trigger Point Needling programme must hold the National Qualification in Neuromuscular Therapy or equivalent.
Individuals who do not hold the National Qualification in Neuromuscular Therapy but who have a background in medicine, physiotherapy, osteopathy, acupuncture etc. may also be eligible. Please contact us on 01 8827777 to check.
Students are fully insured by the NTC while participating on this programme. Graduates must hold valid professional indemnity insurance in order to practice. All participants are expected to participate in the hands-on portion of the course.
Students of the National Training Centre regularly receive part funding through the Department of Social Protection’s Technical Employment Support Grant (TESG) scheme.
Individual students will need to contact their Local Employment Services (LES) facilitator to establish their eligibility.
For those who hold a recognised fitness instructor qualification which is recognised by REPs Ireland are eligible for up to 25% funding through the Leisure Health Fitness Skillnet. For more information contact Leisure Health Fitness Skillnet.
For assistance please contact the NTC office of administration on 01 882 7777.
The National Training Centre’s code of ethics requires that all NTC graduates who are actively working with the public, hold a professional indemnity insurance policy which covers them against legal action taken by a client as a result of an injury which was received by following the graduate’s professional advice. Graduates who are working on private premises may also need to hold public liability insurance if such cover is not held by the owners of the premises.
The National Training Centre have a customised insurance scheme with discounted rates available exclusively to those who have qualified with NTC. The policy is one of the broadest available including many important features that other policies may not offer.
The policy has been arranged through Balens Ltd and the insurer for the scheme is the Zurich and DAS Legal Expenses.
Balens are a very well established, fourth generation family-run business dedicated to looking after health professionals. They are built on solid roots going back to 1950 and are pioneers in the development of top quality cover for all types of health professionals with special rates and industry leading cover that has been developing and improving over 22 years in this speciality.
The scheme will cover thousands of other therapies/activities you may require cover for and many at no extra premium subject to suitable qualification held.
Some of the features covered in the policy consist of Medical Malpractice, Professional Indemnity, Public Liability, Product Liability, Loss of Reputation, Breach of Intellectual Property, Client Confidentiality Protection, Loss of Documents cover, First Aid cover as well as Good Samaritan Acts.
The indemnity limit is €4,000,000 per claim for the Republic of Ireland.
Unlike some other policies on the market, an unlimited number of claims may be made for any year and unlimited legal defence costs are also included.
Also included, at no extra charge, is retroactive cover to pick up any previous insured work.
Temporary cover abroad (excluding USA/Canada which is available on request) is available with no time restrictions and at no additional premium as long as you are a UK/Ireland resident.
If you cease to practice Balens include unlimited run off cover which means the policy will always be in place if a claim was made after you stop the policy running and this is also free of charge.
For further information or proposal form, please contact Balens directly on 00441684 580771 or e-mail- info@balens.co.uk
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ONSITE LESSONS
Practical classes take place either at NTC or SPORTSCO, Ringsend, Dublin 4
Saturday from 10:30am to 1pm and 2pm to 4:30pm
October 2024 – 12th♦, 19th, 26th
November 2024 – 2nd, 9th, 23rd, 30th
December 2024 – 7th, 14th
January 2025 – 4th, 11th, 18th, 25th♦
February 2025 – 1st, 8th♦, 15th, 22nd
Examinations and/or class will start at 9:30am on dates indicated with ♦
ONLINE LESSONS
Tuesday and Thursday Evenings from 7pm to 9pm
(Recordings available afterwards)
October 2024 – 15th, 17th, 22nd, 29th, 31st
November 2024 – 5th, 7th, 12th, 14th, 19th, 21st, 26th, 28th
December 2024 – 3rd, 5th, 10th, 12th
January 2025 – 7th, 9th, 14th, 16th, 21st, 23rd, 28th, 30th
PROVISIONAL PRACTICAL EXAMINATION DATES
February 2025 – 23rd March 2025 – 1st, 2nd
(Individual and group times will be issued by the NTC examination’s office)
OPTIONAL FREE COURSE
National Qualification in Kettlebell Training
January 19th, 2025 – Sunday from 10:00-17:00