Continuing Education for clinicians who want better outcomes

Evidence-informed. Lab-heavy. Reasoning-forward. Small-group instruction to help you treat with more confidence on Monday.

Every course offers pragmatic, integrate-tomorrow clinical pearls to address every aspect of the BIO-PSYCHO-SOCIAL model.

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Our Courses

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Dry Needling Lower Quarter
Dry Needling Upper Quarter
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Advanced Dry Needling
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Advanced Spinal Management
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Complete Shoulder Management

Course dates:

Dry Needling — Lower Quarter

  • Salt Lake City, UT: May 15–17, 2026

  • Flagstaff, AZ: Oct 24–26, 2025

Dry Needling — Upper Quarter

  • Flagstaff, AZ: Mar 6–8, 2026

  • Salt Lake City, UT: July 10–12, 2026

Advanced Dry Needling

  • Salt Lake City, UT: Summer 2027 (date TBD)

Advanced Spine Management

  • Salt Lake City, UT: June 20–21, 2026

Complete Management of the Shoulder

  • Salt Lake City, UT: August 15–16, 2026

What Clinicians Are Saying

“This course exceeded my expectations. The balance of anatomy, safety, and real clinical reasoning made everything feel immediately applicable—not theoretical.”
— Sarah M., DPT

“I left genuinely confident taking these skills into patient care the next week. The emphasis on precautions and decision-making was excellent.”
— Jason R., ATC

“Clear instruction, great demonstrations, and plenty of hands-on practice with feedback. One of the best-organized CE courses I’ve taken.”
— Megan L., DPT

“Strong focus on palpation accuracy, safety guidelines, and knowing when dry needling actually fits. That alone set this course apart.”
— Andrew K., DPT

“Evidence-based without being abstract. Everything was tied back to real patient presentations and clinical choices.”
— Emily T., DPT

“Approachable instructors and a calm, supportive learning environment. I felt comfortable asking questions and practicing new skills.”
— Daniel P., PT

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Meet Your Faculty

Elizabeth is a co-owner and clinician at Pure Performance Rehab and a faculty member at the University of Utah. She teaches and researches clinical decision-making in musculoskeletal care, with a focus on helping clinicians apply evidence, anatomy, and reasoning in a practical way. Her courses emphasize safety, hands-on skill, and clear frameworks that translate directly to real patients.

Jessica is a co-owner and clinician at Pure Performance Rehab, where she works with active adults and athletes using a blend of manual skills, progressive exercise, and clear coaching. As an instructor, she focuses on practical application, namely how to choose the right intervention, execute it well, and integrate it into a plan that actually holds up outside the clinic.

Audrey is a co-owner and clinician at Pure Performance Rehab, known for a grounded, patient-centered approach that pairs technical skill with excellent communication. In the classroom and lab, she prioritizes safe execution, confidence-building practice, and real-world decision points so clinicians leave with tools they can use immediately, not just information they’ll forget by Monday.

FAQs

  • Our courses are designed for licensed Physical Therapists (PTs) and Athletic Trainers (ATs). Select courses are also open to Occupational Therapists (OTs); eligibility is clearly listed on each course page.

  • Only for Advanced DN. UQ and LQ courses do not require prior dry needling education. Advanced courses require documented dry needling hours and prior clinical experience. Prerequisites are clearly stated for each course.

  • These courses are lab-heavy. Expect extensive hands-on practice, instructor feedback, and case-based application rather than lecture-only instruction.

  • Yes. Safety, anatomy, and clinical decision-making are core priorities. Courses emphasize appropriate patient selection, precautions, contraindications, and dosing—not just technique execution.

  • Each course lists the total number of CE hours on its course page. Certificates are issued after successful completion and attendance requirements are met.

  • Approval varies by profession and state. Courses are submitted to appropriate accrediting bodies where applicable. It is the participant’s responsibility to confirm acceptance with their licensing board. Our courses are approved by either Texas or Utah State. Most states offer reciprocity with these.

  • Registration is completed online through Square through links provided on each course page. All course details are located on the description of the course through Square. The next email you receive will be the week of the course with the course manual.

  • The cancellation policy is linked at the bottom of each page. Please review these carefully before registering.

  • You’ll receive a detailed email prior to the course with what to bring, including attire, supplies, and any pre-course materials.

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Contact us!

Email pureperformancerehab@gmail.com