Dry Needling courses compared
16 providers teach 364 upcoming in-person courses in dry needling, across 39 states. Here's how they compare, from each provider's public schedule.
Listed prices run from $450 to $1,595, with a median of $1,250; the lowest is Intramuscular Electrical Stimulation - Live in Bethesda. A typical course is worth 34 contact hours. 359 of the 364 fall on a weekend, so you miss fewer clinic days. November 2026 is the busiest month, with 57.
Whether physical therapists may dry needle, and how many training hours they need first, is set by each state's PT board, and the rules differ a lot. Check your state's rules before you register.
| Provider | Upcoming dates | States | Prices | Typical CE hours | Next date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Myopain Seminars | 123 | 13 | $450–$1,595 | 37 | Oct 23–25, 2026 |
| AAMT | 62 | 19 | $895 | Not listed | Oct 30 – Nov 1, 2026 |
| Evidence in Motion | 43 | 10 | Not listed | Not listed | Oct 23–25, 2026 |
| ICE Physio | 38 | 17 | $995–$1,295 | Not listed | Oct 24–25, 2026 |
| Structure & Function | 24 | 8 | $895–$1,295 | 27 | Nov 6–8, 2026 |
| IAR | 15 | 5 | Not listed | 24 | Nov 7–8, 2026 |
| Intricate Art | 13 | 6 | Not listed | 27 | Oct 30 – Nov 1, 2026 |
| Integrative Dry Needling | 12 | 11 | $895–$1,295 | Not listed | Nov 6–8, 2026 |
| Master Dry Needling | 10 | 8 | $1,095 | 27 | Nov 6–8, 2026 |
| MS Dry Needling | 7 | 2 | $500–$1,000 | Not listed | Oct 23–25, 2026 |
| NAIOMT | 7 | 3 | Not listed | Not listed | Dec 12, 2026 |
| IAMT | 4 | 4 | Not listed | Not listed | Nov 7–8, 2026 |
| IAOM-US | 2 | 2 | $1,195 | 29 | Nov 20–22, 2026 |
| Herman & Wallace | 2 | 2 | $995 | Not listed | Dec 5–6, 2026 |
| APTA state chapters | 1 | 1 | Not listed | Not listed | Nov 6, 2026 |
| SPTE | 1 | 1 | $800 | Not listed | Nov 14–15, 2026 |
Student discounts
- ICE Physio: A discount for entry-level students with proof of enrollment; email ICE for a code. Details
- Integrative Dry Needling: Students in the final semester of their program, with all coursework and one full-time clinical done, can take foundation courses; email IDN for the student discount code. Details
- NAIOMT: 2nd- and 3rd-year PT students pay $399 instead of $699 for most courses. Details
- Herman & Wallace: 10% off each course for PT and OT students who are not yet licensed; code at checkout, status checked before the course. Details
From each provider's own discount page, checked October 24, 2026. Offers change, so confirm before you register. We didn't find a published student rate from the other providers, but it can still be worth asking.
The providers
Myopain Seminars
123 upcoming dates in Maryland, Illinois, Georgia and 10 other states. Courses include Dry Needling 1: Foundations I, Dry Needling 2: Foundations II and Dry Needling 3: Advanced. Prices: $450–$1,595. Next: Dry Needling 1: Foundations I, Oct 23–25, 2026 in Bethesda, MD. See these on the map.
AAMT
62 upcoming dates in Texas, Florida, Arizona and 16 other states. Courses include Dry Needling 2 (DN-2), Dry Needling 1 (DN-1) and Pelvic Floor Dry Needling (PFDN). Price: $895. Next: Dry Needling 1 (DN-1), Oct 30 – Nov 1, 2026 in Houston, TX. See these on the map.
Evidence in Motion
43 upcoming dates in Colorado, Texas, Washington and 7 other states. Courses include Functional Dry Needling Level 1 (3-Day), Functional Dry Needling Level 2 (3-Day) and Functional Dry Needling Level 1 (2-Day). Next: Functional Dry Needling Level 2 (3-Day), Oct 23–25, 2026 in Cottonwood Heights, UT. See these on the map.
ICE Physio
38 upcoming dates in North Carolina, Washington, Michigan and 14 other states. Courses include Dry Needling: Upper Body, Dry Needling: Lower Body and Pelvic Floor Dry Needling. Prices: $995–$1,295. Next: Dry Needling: Upper Body, Oct 24–25, 2026 in Miami, FL. See these on the map.
Structure & Function
24 upcoming dates in Arizona, Texas, North Carolina and 5 other states. Courses include Dry Needling (SFDN1), Advanced Dry Needling for Head & Neck (SFDN-HN) and Advanced Dry Needling (SFDN2): Segmental & Perineural Strategies for the Complex Patient. Prices: $895–$1,295. Next: Dry Needling (SFDN1), Nov 6–8, 2026 in Scottsdale, AZ. See these on the map.
IAR
15 upcoming dates in Texas, California, Florida and 2 other states. Courses include Dry Needling Level 1 and Dry Needling Level 2. Next: Dry Needling Level 2, Nov 7–8, 2026 in Austin, TX. See these on the map.
Intricate Art
13 upcoming dates in Illinois, New Jersey, Maryland and 3 other states. Courses include Dry Needling 1, Lumbopelvic Dry Needling and Dry Needling 2. Next: Dry Needling 1, Oct 30 – Nov 1, 2026 in Cinnaminson, NJ. See these on the map.
Integrative Dry Needling
12 upcoming dates in Indiana, New Jersey, Florida and 8 other states. Courses include IDN Foundation Course, IDN Advanced Course and IDN Complex Persistent Pain Course. Prices: $895–$1,295. Next: IDN Foundation Course, Nov 6–8, 2026 in Indianapolis, IN. See these on the map.
Master Dry Needling
10 upcoming dates in Illinois, Mississippi, Florida and 5 other states. Courses include Dry Needling Level 1 (DN-1) and Dry Needling Level 2 (DN-2). Price: $1,095. Next: Dry Needling Level 2 (DN-2), Nov 6–8, 2026 in Orlando, FL. See these on the map.
MS Dry Needling
7 upcoming dates in Mississippi and Louisiana. Courses include Dry Needling Course One, Dry Needling Course Two and Upper Extremity Dry Needling. Prices: $500–$1,000. Next: Dry Needling Course One, Oct 23–25, 2026 in Tupelo, MS. See these on the map.
NAIOMT
7 upcoming dates in Pennsylvania, Oregon and Texas. Courses include S-910 Lower Quadrant Dry Needling, S-911 Upper Quadrant Dry Needling and S-916 Advanced Dry Needling. Next: S-910 Lower Quadrant Dry Needling, Dec 12, 2026 in Lubbock, TX. See these on the map.
IAMT
4 upcoming dates in Tennessee, Georgia, Connecticut and 1 other state. Courses include DN3: Dry Needling – Level 3 and DN1: Dry Needling – Level 1. Next: DN3: Dry Needling – Level 3, Nov 7–8, 2026 in Franklin, TN. See these on the map.
IAOM-US
2 upcoming dates in Texas and Ohio. Courses include Dry Needling Level I with Cadaver Lab and Dry Needling Level II with Cadaver Lab. Price: $1,195. Next: Dry Needling Level I with Cadaver Lab, Nov 20–22, 2026 in Abilene, TX. See these on the map.
Herman & Wallace
2 upcoming dates in District of Columbia and Washington. Courses include Dry Needling and Pelvic Health and Dry Needling and Pelvic Health Level 2. Price: $995. Next: Dry Needling and Pelvic Health, Dec 5–6, 2026 in Washington, DC. See these on the map.
APTA state chapters
1 upcoming date in Virginia. Courses include Dry Needling Level 3: Spine. Next: Dry Needling Level 3: Spine, Nov 6, 2026 in Centreville, VA. See these on the map.
SPTE
1 upcoming date in Wisconsin. Courses include Level 1: Introduction to Dry Needling. Price: $800. Next: Level 1: Introduction to Dry Needling, Nov 14–15, 2026 in Sun Prairie, WI. See these on the map.
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Schedules checked October 24, 2026. Dates, prices and CEU approvals come from each provider's public schedule and can change, so confirm with the provider before you register.
Dry Needling courses by state
- Texas 46
- Illinois 35
- Maryland 34
- Washington 29
- Colorado 25
- North Carolina 25
- Georgia 17
- Florida 16
- Arizona 14
- Wisconsin 14
- Kansas 12
- New Jersey 11
- Michigan 9
- Mississippi 8
- Ohio 7
- Massachusetts 6
- Tennessee 6
- Pennsylvania 6
- Utah 5
- Minnesota 4
- Virginia 4
- Nevada 4
- Arkansas 4
- Connecticut 3
- Oregon 3
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