UBC Gunn IMS Needling Review
Needling Review offers Gunn IMS alumni (iSTOP or UBC) a structured opportunity to review all current UBC Gunn IMS needling theory and techniques. Practical and theory components can be mixed and matched across several bundling options to suit individual needs. Needling Review gives you the opportunity to ensure your dry needling theory and practice are safe and current, and to stay informed about technique updates since your initial training.
Current Needling Review dates and locations being offered are:
Level 1:
London (England) – September 12-13, 2026
Halifax – September 19-20, 2026
Toronto – September 26-27, 2026
Edmonton – October 3-4, 2026
Vancouver – October 3-4, 2026
Toronto – January 23-24, 2027
Calgary – January 23-24, 2027
Vancouver – January 30-31, 2027
Winnipeg – January 30-31, 2027
Saskatoon – February 6-7, 2027
Victoria – dates tba
Level 2:
Halifax – October 17-18, 2026
London (England) – October 24-25, 2026
Toronto – October 31- November 1, 2026
Edmonton – November 7-8, 2026
Vancouver – November 14-15, 2026
Toronto – February 20-21, 2027
Calgary – February 27-28, 2027
Vancouver – March 6-7, 2027
Winnipeg – March 13-14, 2027
Saskatoon – March 20-21, 2027
Victoria – dates tba
Level 3: tba
Please note - SPACES ON THESE COURSES IS LIMITED. Places will be offered on a first-come, first-served basis.
Current Needling Review dates and locations being offered are:
Level 1:
London (England) – September 12-13, 2026
Halifax – September 19-20, 2026
Toronto – September 26-27, 2026
Edmonton – October 3-4, 2026
Vancouver – October 3-4, 2026
Toronto – January 23-24, 2027
Calgary – January 23-24, 2027
Vancouver – January 30-31, 2027
Winnipeg – January 30-31, 2027
Saskatoon – February 6-7, 2027
Victoria – dates tba
Level 2:
Halifax – October 17-18, 2026
London (England) – October 24-25, 2026
Toronto – October 31- November 1, 2026
Edmonton – November 7-8, 2026
Vancouver – November 14-15, 2026
Toronto – February 20-21, 2027
Calgary – February 27-28, 2027
Vancouver – March 6-7, 2027
Winnipeg – March 13-14, 2027
Saskatoon – March 20-21, 2027
Victoria – dates tba
Level 3: tba
Please note - SPACES ON THESE COURSES IS LIMITED. Places will be offered on a first-come, first-served basis.
Format
In-Person Practical Sessions
Course attendees have the option to join Level 1, Level 2 AND/OR Level 3 of the in-person Credentialling/Certification Course weekends and review the needling techniques for the muscles taught in the program as per the selected weekend, i.e., Level 1 muscles will be reviewed on the Level 1 weekends, Level 2 muscles will be reviewed on the Level 2 weekends, Level 3 muscles will be reviewed on the Level 3 weekends.
Level 1, Level 2 and Level 3 are all two-day in-person courses.
Course hours are Saturday and Sunday, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm both days.
Course fees include:
- in-person training as above
- a current course manual for the selected level(s)
- access to the UBC Gunn IMS Surface Anatomy videos for 12 months
Theory Review - Online
These options provide access to the current Credentialling/Certification Course theory material.
Option A. The Four "Core" Lectures
i. Dr. Gunn's Neuropathic Model of Myofascial Pain (presented by Cory Choma)
ii. The Effects of Dry Needling (presented by Lyndal Solomons)
iii. Preparing to Treat (presented by Dave Zelibka)
iv. The Gunn IMS Neuropathic Assessment (presented by Lorrie Maffey)
Option B. Neuropathic Assessment and Clinical Reasoning Materials
i. Clinical Application of the Gunn IMS Neuropathic Assessment (presented by Lyndal Solomons) - this series of videos includes a demonstration of the neuropathic assessment on a model and related documentation using the current neuropathic assessment form, a discussion around clinical reasoning related to the model, and a discussion around treatment planning related to the model
ii. A fillable PDF version of the current UBC Gunn IMS Neuropathic Assessment Form you can use in your clinic charting
iii. Video presentations of two Instructor-Prepared Case Studies (presented by Susan Massitti and Mitchell Davis)
Course attendees have the option to join Level 1, Level 2 AND/OR Level 3 of the in-person Credentialling/Certification Course weekends and review the needling techniques for the muscles taught in the program as per the selected weekend, i.e., Level 1 muscles will be reviewed on the Level 1 weekends, Level 2 muscles will be reviewed on the Level 2 weekends, Level 3 muscles will be reviewed on the Level 3 weekends.
Level 1, Level 2 and Level 3 are all two-day in-person courses.
Course hours are Saturday and Sunday, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm both days.
Course fees include:
- in-person training as above
- a current course manual for the selected level(s)
- access to the UBC Gunn IMS Surface Anatomy videos for 12 months
Theory Review - Online
These options provide access to the current Credentialling/Certification Course theory material.
Option A. The Four "Core" Lectures
i. Dr. Gunn's Neuropathic Model of Myofascial Pain (presented by Cory Choma)
ii. The Effects of Dry Needling (presented by Lyndal Solomons)
iii. Preparing to Treat (presented by Dave Zelibka)
iv. The Gunn IMS Neuropathic Assessment (presented by Lorrie Maffey)
Option B. Neuropathic Assessment and Clinical Reasoning Materials
i. Clinical Application of the Gunn IMS Neuropathic Assessment (presented by Lyndal Solomons) - this series of videos includes a demonstration of the neuropathic assessment on a model and related documentation using the current neuropathic assessment form, a discussion around clinical reasoning related to the model, and a discussion around treatment planning related to the model
ii. A fillable PDF version of the current UBC Gunn IMS Neuropathic Assessment Form you can use in your clinic charting
iii. Video presentations of two Instructor-Prepared Case Studies (presented by Susan Massitti and Mitchell Davis)
Eligibility
This course is only available for those practitioners of Gunn IMS who:
- Have successfully completed certification training in Gunn IMS through iSTOP or UBC only
- Hold current registration to practise from their relevant regulatory college AND
- Hold current malpractice insurance (as detailed below)
Course Fees
Fees for Individual Components
1. Needling Review Level 1 - $500 CAD
- includes:
- 2 days of in-person training,
- a current UBC Gunn IMS manual for the selected level, and
- 12 months access to the UBC Gunn IMS Surface Anatomy videos
2. Needling Review Level 2 - $500 CAD
- includes:
- 2 days of in-person training,
- a current UBC Gunn IMS manual for the selected level, and
- 12 months access to the UBC Gunn IMS Surface Anatomy videos
3. Needling Review Level 3 - $375 CAD
- includes:
- 1.5 days of in-person training,
- a current UBC Gunn IMS manual for the selected level, and
- 12 months access to the UBC Gunn IMS Surface Anatomy videos
3. The Four "Core" Lectures - $350 CAD
4. Neuropathic Assessment and Clinical Reasoning Materials - $150 CAD
Fees for Bundling Components
1. In-Person Bundle - Needling Review Levels 1 AND 2 - $900 CAD
- includes:
- 4 days of in-person training,
- a current UBC Gunn IMS manual for the selected levels, and
- 12 months access to the UBC Gunn IMS Surface Anatomy videos
2. Theory Bundle - The Four "Core" Lectures AND Neuropathic Assessment and Clinical Reasoning Materials - $400 CAD
3. In-Person Level 1 and 2 AND Theory Bundle - $1200 CAD
- includes:
- attendance at both in-person credentialling sessions (Level 1 AND Level 2) and
- access to all the online theory components (The Four "Core" Lectures and the Neuropathic Assessment and Clinical Reasoning Materials), as well as
- a current UBC Gunn IMS manual for the selected levels, and
- 12 months access to the UBC Gunn IMS Surface Anatomy videos