Dry Needling / Medical Acupuncture (Level 1)

We are pleased to announce that David Lintonbon DO will be teaching Dry Needling / Medical Acupuncture (Level 1) at BCOM, London on 25th January 2026.

Why Learn Medical Acupuncture?

Medical acupuncture, sometimes referred to as dry needling, is increasingly recognised as an effective and evidence-based therapeutic approach. It can be integrated into osteopathy, physiotherapy, sports therapy, and other manual therapy practices.
Below are some key benefits for practitioners:

Evidence-Based Pain Management

Research shows that medical acupuncture can help manage musculoskeletal pain, tension-type headaches, and osteoarthritis of the knee (Vickers et al., 2018; NICE, 2021). For practitioners, this means an additional evidence-backed modality to improve patient outcomes.

Expanding Your Clinical Toolkit

By training in medical acupuncture, practitioners gain an effective tool to complement manual therapy techniques. It allows for a more versatile approach, particularly for complex or chronic conditions where multimodal treatment is most beneficial (White et al., 2012).

Enhanced Patient Care and Satisfaction

Patients are increasingly looking for integrative approaches to healthcare. Offering acupuncture can broaden your practice appeal, attract new patients, and improve satisfaction rates by offering holistic, non-pharmacological care options.

Professional Development & Career Growth

Adding medical acupuncture to your skillset demonstrates commitment to lifelong learning and professional development. It can increase referrals, improve clinical confidence, and open opportunities for collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.

Safe and Effective Practice

When taught by experienced professionals like David Lintonbon DO, practitioners receive training in safe, evidence-informed application of acupuncture techniques, ensuring confidence and competence in clinical settings.

CPD Accreditation & Professional Recognition

This course is designed as a structured CPD activity, providing practitioners with recognised hours that contribute towards professional revalidation and compliance with regulatory standards. By completing this accredited training, practitioners can demonstrate their commitment to maintaining up-to-date skills and delivering high-quality patient care.

Practice Growth & Competitiveness

In today’s competitive healthcare environment, patients increasingly seek out practitioners who offer evidence-based, integrative care. By adding medical acupuncture to your services, you can:

* Differentiate your clinic in a crowded market.

* Attract new patient referrals who are actively seeking non-pharmacological pain management solutions.

* Increase treatment options for existing patients, boosting satisfaction and retention.

* Build a stronger reputation for providing holistic and effective care.

Investing in this training is not only a clinical enhancement but also a strategic business decision that can yield long-term returns for your practice.
References

NICE (2021). Chronic pain (primary and secondary) in over 16s: assessment of all chronic pain and management of chronic primary pain. National Institute for Health and Care Excellence.

Vickers AJ, Vertosick EA, Lewith G, et al. (2018). Acupuncture for chronic pain: Update of an individual patient data meta-analysis. The Journal of Pain*, 19(5): 455–474.

White A, Cummings M, Barlas P, et al. (2012). Defining an adequate dose of acupuncture using a neurophysiological approach – a narrative review of the literature. Acupuncture in Medicine*, 30(2): 111–120. #CPDCourse #HealthcareTraining #OsteopathyCPD #ChronicPainRelief #IntegrativeMedicine