Seminars: International Collaboration

The David G. Simons Academy in Switzerland offers a comprehensive international myofascial course, similar to the Janet G. Travell, MD Seminar Series. Christian Gröbli, PT and Ricky Weissmann, PT serve as international examiners for the Janet G. Travell, MD Seminar Series. Both Dr. Robert Gerwin and Dr. Jan Dommerholt have taught courses with the David G. Simons Academy. More information about the David G. Simons Academy »

In Spain, physical therapist Orlando Mayoral del Moral conducts many manual trigger point therapy and dry needling courses leading to university specialist certificates. In 1996, Dr. Gerwin taught the first trigger point dry needling course in Spain together with Mr. Mayoral. Dr. Jan Dommerholt continues teaching advanced dry needling courses throughout Spain. Mr. Mayoral serves as one of the international examiners for the Janet G. Travell, MD Seminar Series. More information at the Travell y Simons site »

In Ireland, at United Physiotherapy Clinic, physiotherapist Dr. Johnson McEvoy offers the only myofascial trigger point therapy courses exclusively for chartered physiotherapists. The courses are offered in conjunction with the David Simons Academy. Dr. Jan Dommerholt is a frequent guest instructor and he teaches dry needling courses with Dr. McEvoy and Swiss colleague Christian Gröbli. More information about the course program »

In the Netherlands, Carel Bron and Jo Franssen, physical therapists specialized in the treatment of patients with musculoskeletal disorders of the neck, shoulder, and arm, have developed a comprehensive course program in manual trigger point therapy since 2004. The course program is certified by the Royal Dutch Physical Therapy Association (KNGF). The program includes manual techniques and dry needling based on current best available scientific evidence. The course program is developed in close cooperation with Myopain Seminars, Bethesda, MD, USA. Dr. Jan Dommerholt (Myopain Seminars, USA) serves as an advisor and teacher during several courses. More information about the course program »

In South Africa, at Optimal Dry Needling Solutions, physical therapists Bruce Barker, Claire Waumsley and Steven Stavrou have developed a comprehensive continuing education program in dry needling. Mr. Stavrou studied injection techniques with Dr. Gerwin and Dr. Jan Dommerholt, including botulinum toxin injections. More information about Optimal Dry Needling Solutions »

In Italy, Fisiodynacom sponsors several trigger point courses in close coordination with Myopain Seminars. Dr. Jan Dommerholt is a frequent speaker at Fisiodynacom courses and conferences. Dr. Ruggero Strobbe from Fisiodynacom and Dr. Dommerholt have taught several courses together throughout Italy. Dr. Strobbe is an internationally known speaker, lecturer, and physical therapist. In addition to his work with Myopain Seminars, he is an instructor for the Neuro Orthopaedic Institute and works closely with the Ola Grimsby Institute. More information about Fisiodynacom »

The International MYOPAIN Society (IMS) is a nonprofit, international, interdisciplinary organization for research scientists, physicians, other health care professionals, individuals in training toward a health-related career, institutions, foundations, and commercial companies interested in exchanging ideas, conducting research, or learning more about soft tissue pain syndromes like myofascial pain syndrome and fi bromyalgia syndrome. The IMS is a membership organization in service to the medical community and supporting international MYOPAIN meetings. Membership benefits include a subscription to Journal of Musculoskeletal Pain and a 10% discount on the Janet G. Travell, MD Seminar Series (except DN-5). More information about the IMS »