About the course
Dry Needling Seminar
This modern method of physical therapy helps ease muscle strain due to injury. Manage your patient’s pain and improve flexibility with dry needling therapy, which also helps with tissue restoration and accelerated healing. Certification in Dry Needling will be awarded upon successful completion of the DN-1 & DN-2 dry needling courses.


Course Instructor
Dr. Pierre Khazen
Dr. Pierre Khazen is a physical therapist and master hypnotherapist and holistic Transformational Healing Practioner.
Date
18/19/25/26 February 2023
Course duration
40 hours
Certification
Yes (UK ACCREDITATION)
Cost
200 USD
NOTE
Students will be expected to take extra notes regarding areas and techniques that will require more specific explanation or detailed clarification.
Students are ADVISED to refresh their knowledge of relevant anatomy and physiology prior to attending the course.
Description
Medical Dry Needling involves inserting fine needles for a therapeutic effect. Overall, it is an adaptation of the Chinese method just using modern up-to-date knowledge of anatomy and physiology.
Medical Dry Needling is designed for: Osteopaths and Physiotherapists.
We will add a new skill of treatment to your highly skilled toolbox. You will leave this dry needling Training course with a great knowledge of Medical Dry Needling and how it applies to your treatments.
This course is fully accredited from IPHYM an international certification awarded upon successful completion of the DN-1 & DN-2 dry needling courses.
Course Overview
This Training Course is designed to introduce participants to the use of Medical Dry Needling for the purpose of muscular pain relief.
The training will look at the most effective techniques taken from both Traditional Acupuncture and current Western Acupuncture, giving the students a sound background of knowledge and skill to fully use Dry Needling techniques within their own practice.
This Course will give students the following:
- Safe, sound and effective background in the use of Dry Needling.
- Difference between acupuncture and dry needling
- Dry Needling Course will offer participants a fantastic new skill base with which they can use within their clinical practice
- Discuss scientific evidence for the use of Dry Needling techniques
- Discuss current research for the use of Dry Needling
- Relate the use of dry needle to the treatment of acute and chronic pain, and for a number of musculoskeletal conditions eg.
- CSP / Neck Techniques
- Upper back and Thoracic Techniques
- Shoulder and Upper Extremities
- LSP and Pelvis, Glutes and TFL
- Lower Extremity Techniques including Quads, Hamstrings, Calfs and Achillies. Give students a high level of safety, clinical competence and overall, the confidence to use acupuncture techniques.

About Dr. Pierre Khazen
Dr. Pierre Khazen is a physical therapist and master hypnotherapist and holistic Transformational Healing Practioner.
Convinced that by managing our thoughts, beliefs and habits we can radically improve our lives. Pierre helps his clients achieve a state of emotional and physical well-being.
He has held several positions in the healthcare, rehabilitation and wellness fields.
Pierre holds a doctorate degree in physical therapy from Saint-Joseph University, in Beirut, Lebanon. And a master’s degree in hypnosis from the Calvin Banyan Institute, in the United States. Working in several fields of addictions, abuses and phobias.
He is certified by the American National Guild of Hypnotists as 7th path self-Hypnosis teacher.
Pierre is registered member of the Order of Physical Therapy in Lebanon and sits on its scientific committee. He is also an active member of the Lebanese Syndicate of Hypnotherapists and the National Guild of Hypnotists in the USA.
Pierre is a teacher, lecturer and Internship mentor for neurological rehabilitation in the Antonine University (Mejdlaya).
Testimonials
Layoul Ar
GOD BLESS THIS AMZING Dr.PIERRE Khazen.
This very understanding and patient Dr who always listens to your concerns. Who takes time with the patient to help them with their health issues!
highly recommend!
Fida Haddad
Dr. Khazen is one of the most intelligent and wisest doctors I've met in Lebanon. He listen patiently while he check how serious the damages are. He consider and perform therapy to the fullest.
Thank you at progressive for helping people keep the faith and get strong!
Tia Yammine
It was a wonderful experience with Dr. Pierre Khazen.
Dr. Khazen was a helpful and kind therapist. I'm so glad I chose him and would highly recommend to everyone.
Elie Renno
Pierre is very professional and motivated.
I had the chance to be a client for few sessions and the results were always above expectations
Good luck
Kinana Issa
Dr. Pierre combines the great knowledge, the wild experience, the professional strategies and the profound consciences to life changing journey.
True changes on the way