Dāo Needle Therapy Foundations15 CEUs
ONLINE LEARNING: Must be completed before the first practicum
PRACTICUM DATE: September 5th - 6th, 2025
DAY 1 TIME: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
DAY 2 TIME: 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Welcome to the Dāo Needle Therapy Foundation Course, where you’ll master the core principles, techniques, and protocols of this transformative practice. Our goal is to equip you with the confidence and skills to effectively treat musculoskeletal conditions using interactive lectures, hands-on practice, and live demonstrations. Once you sign up for this class, the online module will be unlocked and must be reviewed before the live course.
1. Acquire expertise in a groundbreaking technique and needle
2. Understand the distinctions between dry needling and Dāo Needle therapy
3. Deepen your comprehension of ashi point anatomy
4. Discover the invaluable role of ashi points as diagnostic guides and therapeutic meters
5. Identify and differentiate dysfunction from compensation
6. Witness a diverse array of treatments, protocols, and needling techniques
7. Master intricate treatment protocols
8. Enhance your needling proficiency
9. Diversify your evaluation methodologies
10. Improve treatment outcomes
COURSE FEE:
OCTCM Student: Included in Tuition
OCTCM Alumni: $600 CAD
Non Student/Alumni: $700 CAD
*Purchase w/Level 1 & Receive 20% Off
Level 1 Dāo Needle Therapy
12 CEUS
DATE: September 6th - 7th, 2025
DAY 1 TIME: 1:30 am - 5:00 pm
DAY 2 TIME: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Experience the power of Dāo Needle Therapy Level 1 as it integrates postural analysis, biomechanical tests, patient positioning, a specialized needle, and corrective exercises to effectively alleviate chronic pain and restore optimal posture. Through the precise grading and treatment of ashi points, traditional meridians, and fascial meridians, Dāo Needle Therapy ushers Traditional Chinese Medicine meridian therapy into an exciting new era of healing.
Master Postural Alignment Principles: Understand the crucial distinctions between position vs. condition and compensation vs. dysfunction, laying the foundation for accurate diagnosis and treatment.
Perfect Posture Charting: Develop precise skills in charting and recording postural data, essential for creating effective treatment.
Integrate Meridian and Fascial Mapping: Learn to incorporate advanced meridian and fascial mapping techniques into your diagnostic and treatment strategies.
Advanced Functional Testing Skills: Master functional tests and corrective exercises to address musculoskeletal dysfunctions with precision.
COURSE FEE:
OCTCM Student: Included in Tuition
OCTCM Alumni: $700 CAD
Non Student/Alumni: $800 CAD
*Purchase w/Foundations & Receive 20% Off
ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR:
Brian Bowen
Dipl.Ac.(NCCAOM)®, LAc., LMT, PAS, CES.CPT
Brian is in a relentless pursuit of personal and business development. He is a passionate entrepreneur and practitioner who loves learning and creating to understand better and help others thrive. Treating and working with people is a true passion and blessing.
Brian Bowen is a seasoned Acupuncturist with over 22 years of experience and over 100,000 treatments. He is a musculoskeletal expert and holds many certifications, including Certified Massage Therapist, Postural Alignment Specialist, Personal Trainer, Corrective Exercise Specialist, High-Performance Coach, and Power MBA.
During years in practice, Brian has specialized in musculoskeletal issues, collaborating with many other passionate skilled practitioners and learning other modalities to serve his patients best. Brian is a Continuing Education provider in the US, Canada, and the UK.He is a faculty member of the Colorado School of Traditional Chines Medicine.Founder of Dao Needle Therapy, a specialized needling technique, and system that utilizes the knife needle to treat Acute and Chronic pain and scar tissue.Brian also founded Integrative Health inc. in 2001, which houses over 24 diverse practitioners. Founder of OUTCH Ointment Chinese herbal pain formula with CBD. Founder of Better Human Company focused on High-performance coaching. Host of All Things Good For You Podcast and Multi Spa owner of Hand and Stone Massage and fascial spa.
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