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SUMMARY:SHOULDER COMPLEX
DESCRIPTION:This is an in-person\, interactive\, fun and PRACTICAL course. The learning experience will be incomparable to an on-line course or anything offered through AI :o) \nWould you like read over 1000 TESTIMONIALS? \nSat. May 2\, 2026 \nInstructor: Dr. Bahram Jam; PT\, FCAMT \n\nMember of the International Association for the Study of Pain (IASP)\nMember of the International Federation of Manipulative Therapists\nCredentialed with The McKenzie Institute International\n\n  \nCOURSE OBJECTIVES \nUpon completing this course\, you will confidently apply evidence-based clinical assessment skills to diagnose and treat individuals presenting with common acute or persistent shoulder pain syndromes. \n(E.g. persistent subacromial sensitivity\, capsulitis (frozen shoulder)\, etc.) \n You will also confidently identify several potential contributing factors to persistent pain and dysfunction at the shoulder complex. \nUpon determining the diagnosis\, classification and the potential contributing factors\, you will be able to administer the most effective treatment / management options including specific exercise / movement prescription\, manual therapies\, neural mobilizations and taping. \nPlease view these 4 short videos to prepare yourself for the course. \nShoulder pain quick “fix” (1-min.) \nBest shoulder exercises (2 min.) \nFrozen shoulder diagnosis (1 min.) \nPreventing iatrogenic shoulder pain (10 min.) \n  \nCRITERIA FOR ACCEPTANCE \n\nThis program is open to all healthcare providers and students awaiting licensing\nThere are NO prerequisites for this program\n\n  \nGENERAL COURSE INFORMATION \nTax Receipts provided on course date / $30.00 is non-refundable / No refunds for cancellations 2 weeks or less before course date
URL:https://www.aptei.ca/courses/shoulder-2026-moncton/
LOCATION:Dr. Georges-L.-Dumont University Hospital / Physio Dept\, 330 Université Ave\, Moncton\, NB\, E1C 2Z3\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260503T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260503T170000
DTSTAMP:20260428T233829
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SUMMARY:ELBOW\, WRIST & HAND COMPLEX
DESCRIPTION:This is an in-person\, interactive\, fun and PRACTICAL course. The learning experience will be incomparable to an on-line course or anything offered through AI :o) \nWould you like read over 1000 TESTIMONIALS? \nSun. May 3\, 2026 \nInstructor: Dr. Bahram Jam; PT\, FCAMT \n\nMember of the International Association for the Study of Pain (IASP)\nMember of the International Federation of Manipulative Therapists\nCredentialed with The McKenzie Institute International\n\n  \nCOURSE OBJECTIVES \nUpon completion of this course\, you will be confident in applying evidence-based clinical assessment skills for the diagnosis and classification of individuals presenting with various common acute\, sub-acute or persistent elbow\, wrist & hand syndromes. \n(E.g. lateral epicondylalgia\, carpal tunnel syndrome\, MCP OA\, etc.) \nYou will also be able to confidently identify several potential contributing factors to persistent pain and dysfunction at the elbow\, wrist and hand complex.After determining the diagnosis\, classification and potential contributing factors\, you will administer the most effective treatment / management options including specific exercise/movement prescription\, manual therapies\, neural mobilizations and taping. \nCRITERIA FOR ACCEPTANCE \n\nThis program is open to all healthcare providers and students awaiting licensing\nThere are NO prerequisites for this program\n\n  \nGENERAL COURSE INFORMATION \nTax Receipts provided on course date / $30.00 is non-refundable / No refunds for cancellations 2 weeks or less before course date
URL:https://www.aptei.ca/courses/ewh-may-2026-moncton/
LOCATION:Dr. Georges-L.-Dumont University Hospital / Physio Dept\, 330 Université Ave\, Moncton\, NB\, E1C 2Z3\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260508T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260508T200000
DTSTAMP:20260428T233829
CREATED:20251219T121819Z
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UID:41865-1778245200-1778270400@www.aptei.ca
SUMMARY:CERVICAL & THORACIC SPINE
DESCRIPTION:This is an in-person\, interactive\, fun and PRACTICAL course. The learning experience will be incomparable to an on-line course or anything offered through AI :o) \nWould you like read over 1000 TESTIMONIALS? \nFri. May 8\, 2026 (1pm-8pm) \nInstructor: Dr. Bahram Jam; PT\, FCAMT \n\nMember of the International Association for the Study of Pain (IASP)\nMember of the International Federation of Manipulative Therapists\nCredentialed with The McKenzie Institute International\n\n  \nCOURSE OBJECTIVES \nThis course will enable you to gain a practical knowledge of the possible anatomical and psychosocial factors leading to persistent neck\, thoracic region and rib cage pain. Once the pain classification is identified\, optimal management optins of acute and persistent cervical whiplash associated disorders (WAD) will be clearly reviewed. \nSo what does the evidence (as of 2026) thus far tell us regarding optimal management of WADs? \n\nPatient re-assurance ++\nPain Education\nMaintenance of activity levels\, but not too much\nGeneral exercise program\nSpecific exercise programs focusing on neck and shoulders\nEncouragement of coping strategies\nSimple analgesics\n\nAlthough the research papers make the management sound so simple\, we all know it is not so easy. This course will help you become more confident in your treatment of acute and persistent neck and thoracic spine pain knowing that you’re providing the best treatments based on the best available evidence. \nView my video on WAD \nView my video on one reason for delayed recovery in WADs \nCRITERIA FOR ACCEPTANCE \n\nThis course is open to all healthcare providers and students awaiting licensing\nThere are NO prerequisites for this course\n\n  \nGENERAL COURSE INFORMATION \nCertificates & Tax Receipts provided on course date / $30.00 is non-refundable / No refunds for cancellations 2 weeks or less before course date
URL:https://www.aptei.ca/courses/cx-may-2026-new-glasgow/
LOCATION:Aberdeen Hospital / PT Dept\, 835 East River Road\, New Glasgow\, NS\, B2H 3S6\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260509T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260509T170000
DTSTAMP:20260428T233829
CREATED:20251219T122800Z
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UID:41869-1778317200-1778346000@www.aptei.ca
SUMMARY:SHOULDER COMPLEX
DESCRIPTION:This is an in-person\, interactive\, fun and PRACTICAL course. The learning experience will be incomparable to an on-line course or anything offered through AI :o) \nWould you like read over 1000 TESTIMONIALS? \nSat. May 9\, 2026 \nInstructor: Dr. Bahram Jam; PT\, FCAMT \n\nMember of the International Association for the Study of Pain (IASP)\nMember of the International Federation of Manipulative Therapists\nCredentialed with The McKenzie Institute International\n\n  \nCOURSE OBJECTIVES \nUpon completion of this course\, you will be confident in applying evidence-based clinical assessment skills for the diagnosis and classification of individuals presenting with various common acute\, sub-acute or persistent shoulder pain syndromes. \n(E.g. persistent subacromial sensitivity\,  capsultis (frozen shoulder)\, etc.) \nYou will also be able to confidently identify several potential contributing factors to persistent pain and dysfunction at the shoulder complex. \nUpon determining the diagnosis\, classification and the potential contributing factors\, you will be able to administer the most effective treatment / management options including specific exercise / movement prescription\, manual therapies\, neural mobilizations and taping. \nPlease view these 4 short videos to prepare yourself for the course. \nShoulder pain quick “fix” (1-min.) \nBest shoulder exercises (2 min.) \nFrozen shoulder diagnosis (1 min.) \nPreventing iatrogenic shoulder pain (10 min.) \n  \nCRITERIA FOR ACCEPTANCE \n\nThis program is open to all healthcare providers and students awaiting licensing\nThere are NO prerequisites for this program\n\n  \nGENERAL COURSE INFORMATION \nTax Receipts provided on course date / $30.00 is non-refundable / No refunds for cancellations 2 weeks or less before course date
URL:https://www.aptei.ca/courses/shoulder-2026-new-glasgow/
LOCATION:Aberdeen Hospital / PT Dept\, 835 East River Road\, New Glasgow\, NS\, B2H 3S6\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260606T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260606T170000
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CREATED:20260219T192634Z
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UID:42152-1780736400-1780765200@www.aptei.ca
SUMMARY:CHRONIC PAIN / FATIGUE & FIBROMYALGIA (The Pain Truth Certification)
DESCRIPTION:This is an in-person\, interactive\, fun and PRACTICAL course. The learning experience will be incomparable to an on-line course or anything offered through AI :o) \nWould you like to read over 1000 TESTIMONIALS? \nSat. June 6 \, 2026 \nInstructor: Dr. Bahram Jam; PT\, FCAMT \n\nMember of the International Association for the Study of Pain (IASP)\nMember of the International Federation of Manipulative Therapists\nCredentialed with The McKenzie Institute International\n\n  \nCOURSE OBJECTIVES \nThere are many labels used to describe chronic pain that doesn’t have a clear medical explanation—terms like central sensitization\, psychogenic pain\, nociplastic pain\, and pain system hypersensitivity\, just to name a few. \nBut according to a paper published in the journal PAIN\, the International Association for the Study of Pain (IASP) recommends a simpler and more unified term: Primary Chronic Pain. \nUpon completion of the program\, you will be confident in differentiating between Secondary versus Primary Chronic Pain. \nPrimary Chronic Pain is often accompanied by emotional distress—things like anxiety\, stress\, grief\, and anger. \nThe primary focus of this course is to address Primary Chronic Pain in conditions such as persistent spinal pain\, persistent WAD\, Fibromyalgia\, CFS and complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS). \nYour “homework” prior to attending the course is to \n1) LOGIN / REGISTER yourself on www.ThePainTruth.org \n2) Go through the home page of  www.ThePainTruth.org and view the videos \n3) View the INTRO videos on www.ThePainTruth.org/intro-videos \n4) Complete the questionnaires on www.ThePainTruth.org/questionnaires (pretend to be a patient) \n  \nCRITERIA FOR ACCEPTANCE \n\nThis course is open to all health care providers including PTs\, OTs\, Kins & MDs who wish to maximize their understanding and their effectiveness in managing persistent pain\nThere are NO prerequisites for this course\n\nGENERAL COURSE INFORMATION \nTax Receipts provided on course date / $30.00 is non-refundable / No refunds for cancellations 2 weeks or less before course date
URL:https://www.aptei.ca/courses/pain-june-2026-sudbury/
LOCATION:Ramsey Lake Health Centre\, 41 Ramsey Lake Road -1st Floor\, North Tower- Outpatient Physio\, Sudbury\, ON\, P3E 5J1\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260607T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260607T170000
DTSTAMP:20260428T233829
CREATED:20260219T194057Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260305T194736Z
UID:42159-1780822800-1780851600@www.aptei.ca
SUMMARY:SHOULDER COMPLEX
DESCRIPTION:This is an in-person\, interactive\, fun and PRACTICAL course. The learning experience will be incomparable to an on-line course or anything offered through AI :o) \nWould you like read over 1000 TESTIMONIALS? \nSun. June 7\, 2026 \nInstructor: Dr. Bahram Jam; PT\, FCAMT \n\nMember of the International Association for the Study of Pain (IASP)\nMember of the International Federation of Manipulative Therapists\nCredentialed with The McKenzie Institute International\n\n  \nCOURSE OBJECTIVES \nUpon completion of this course\, you will be confident in applying evidence-based clinical assessment skills for the diagnosis and classification of individuals presenting with various common acute\, sub-acute or persistent shoulder pain syndromes. \n(E.g. persistent subacromial sensitivity\,  capsultis (frozen shoulder)\, etc.) \nYou will also be able to confidently identify several potential contributing factors to persistent pain and dysfunction at the shoulder complex. \nUpon determining the diagnosis\, classification and the potential contributing factors\, you will be able to administer the most effective treatment / management options including specific exercise / movement prescription\, manual therapies\, neural mobilizations and taping. \nPlease view these 4 short videos to prepare yourself for the course. \nShoulder pain quick “fix” (1-min.) \nBest shoulder exercises (2 min.) \nFrozen shoulder diagnosis (1 min.) \nPreventing iatrogenic shoulder pain (10 min.) \n  \nCRITERIA FOR ACCEPTANCE \n\nThis program is open to all healthcare providers and students awaiting licensing\nThere are NO prerequisites for this program\n\n  \nGENERAL COURSE INFORMATION \nTax Receipts provided on course date / $30.00 is non-refundable / No refunds for cancellations 2 weeks or less before course date
URL:https://www.aptei.ca/courses/shoulder-2026-sudbury/
LOCATION:Ramsey Lake Health Centre -Conference Room\, 41 Ramsey Lake Road -2nd Floor\, Centre Tower\, Main Conference Room A and B\, Sudbury\, ON\, P3E 5J1\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260614T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260614T150000
DTSTAMP:20260428T233829
CREATED:20250208T231327Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250208T231613Z
UID:40137-1781427600-1781449200@www.aptei.ca
SUMMARY:APTEI Acupuncture & Dry Needling Certification EXAMINATION
DESCRIPTION:Instructor: Tom Kiroplis\, MSc.Ed.\, Dip.Ac.\, Dip.TCM\, \n\nTom Kiroplis\, MSc.Ed.\, Dip.Ac.\, Dip.TCM\, has been practicing Traditional Chinese Medicine since 1997 and has taught at the Institute of Traditional Chinese Medicine in Toronto since 1998. He is also vice president of the Ontario Association of Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine. Tom has had intense additional training at the University of Nanjing in China\, and has been teaching physical therapists Acupuncture within the physiotherapy clinic setting since 2001. As co-owner of two physical therapy clinics\, he has worked closely with physical therapists since 1998\, adding a wealth of Acupuncture knowledge to physical therapy practices.\nThe associates and acting facilitators include: Len Kiroplis\, PT\, Elena Mustata\, PT and Deoanand Persaud\, PT\n\nThe ADN Examination will consist of two components\, one-hour written and one hour practical. The examination content will be strictly from the information outlined in the course manuals provided on the ADN Introduction and the four Advanced courses. \nThe examination will focus on safety\, response in case of adverse reaction\, proper needling skills\, and point selection. Upon successful completion of the ADN Examination the clinician will be granted \n“APTEI Acupuncture & Dry Needling Certification” \n  \nCRITERIA FOR ACCEPTANCE \n\nPhysical Therapists who are licensed to practice in Canada\nSuccessful completion all 4 Advanced ADN courses\n\n  \nPTs completing the APTEI ADN examination will not be able to identify themselves as an “acupuncturist” or be able to bill under acupuncture extended benefits separately. The APTEI ADN program is intended for Physiotherapists to improve their overall treatment effectiveness in their daily evidence-based physiotherapy practice. \n  \nTax Receipts provided on course date / $30.00 is non-refundable / No refunds for cancellations 2 weeks or less \n  \nRECOMMENDED (OPTIONAL) READINGS \n\nThe course manuals provided on the ADN Introduction and the four Advanced ADN courses.
URL:https://www.aptei.ca/courses/aptei-acupuncture-dry-needling-exam-jun-2026/
LOCATION:Queen West Physiotherapy & Acupuncture\, 345 Queen Street West\, Brampton\, ON\, L6Y 3A9 \, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260614T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260614T170000
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CREATED:20260305T184453Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260305T184827Z
UID:42228-1781427600-1781456400@www.aptei.ca
SUMMARY:APTEI Acupuncture & Dry Needling: Cervical & Thoracic Region
DESCRIPTION:APTEI “ADN: Introduction” or any past acupuncture education/experience is a pre-requisite for this course. \nInstructor: Tom Kiroplis\, MSc.Ed.\, Dip.Ac.\, Dip.TCM\, \n\nTom Kiroplis\, MSc.Ed.\, Dip.Ac.\, Dip.TCM\, has been practicing Traditional Chinese Medicine since 1997 and has taught at the Institute of Traditional Chinese Medicine in Toronto since 1998. He is also a former vice president of the Ontario Association of Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine. Tom has had intense additional training at the University of Nanjing in China\, and has been teaching physical therapists Acupuncture within the physiotherapy clinic setting since 2001. As co-owner of two physical therapy clinics\, he has worked closely with physical therapists since 1998\, adding a wealth of Acupuncture knowledge to physical therapy practices.\nThe associates and acting facilitators include: Len Kiroplis\, PT\, Elena Mustata\, PT and Irene Cemas\, PT\n\n  \nCOURSE OBJECTIVES \n1) Gain relevant knowledge in selecting appropriate combination of acupuncture points and/ motor points for a variety of cervical & thoracic disorders. \n2) Gain hands-on practical experience of treating a variety of cervical & thoracic conditions using acupuncture and dry-needling points learned. \n3) Understand the theory and practical application of electro-acupuncture for a variety of cervical & thoracic conditions in the clinical setting. \n4) Apply learned treatment strategies\, techniques\, and handling skills to clinical case studies. \n5) Understanding of basic Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) Theory relevant to a variety of cervico-thoracic conditions. \n  \nCRITERIA FOR ACCEPTANCE \n\nPhysical Therapists who are licensed to practice in Canada\nThere are NO prerequisites for the ADN: Introduction course\nAPTEI “ADN: Introduction” or any past acupuncture education is a pre-requisite for all other APTEI ADN Courses\n\n  \nGENERAL COURSE INFORMATION \nThe program is designed for PTs with little or those with extensive previous acupuncture experience. Each APTEI Acupuncture & Dry Needling (ADN) course is designed to be one-day in length (9am-5pm). For PTs with no ADN experience\, the introductory course is required prior to continuing with the Advanced courses. \nUpon the successful completion of the four (4) APTEI ADN Advanced courses\, registrants will be required to complete an examination and will receive a “Advanced Physical Therapy Acupuncture & Dry Needling Certification”. \nPTs completing the APTEI ADN program will not be able to identify themselves as an “acupuncturist” or be able to bill under acupuncture extended benefits separately. The APTEI ADN courses are intended for Physiotherapists to improve their overall treatment effectiveness in their daily evidence-based physiotherapy practice. \nThere is a HIGH Instructor: Student ratio for the courses to ensure one to one needs of the students \nThe students have ongoing mentorship opportunities from the instructors included in the tuition. \nTax Receipts provided on course date / $30.00 is non-refundable / No refunds for cancellations 2 weeks or less
URL:https://www.aptei.ca/courses/adn-cervical-thoracic-region-jun-2026/
LOCATION:Queen West Physiotherapy & Acupuncture\, 345 Queen Street West\, Brampton\, ON\, L6Y 3A9 \, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260619T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260621T170000
DTSTAMP:20260428T233829
CREATED:20260112T104808Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260428T102228Z
UID:41956-1781872200-1782061200@www.aptei.ca
SUMMARY:APTEI Acupuncture & Dry Needling: INTRODUCTION
DESCRIPTION:This is a 2-day course \nFri. Jun. 19 (12:30pm-8pm) & Sun. Jun. 21 (9am-5pm)  \nTuition: $745 (This tuition is for BOTH days) \nInstructor: Tom Kiroplis\, MSc.Ed.\, Dip.Ac.\, Dip.TCM\, \n\nTom Kiroplis\, MSc.Ed.\, Dip.Ac.\, Dip.TCM\, has been practicing Traditional Chinese Medicine since 1997 and has taught at the Institute of Traditional Chinese Medicine in Toronto since 1998. He is also a former vice president of the Ontario Association of Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine. Tom has had intense additional training at the University of Nanjing in China\, and has been teaching physical therapists Acupuncture within the physiotherapy clinic setting since 2001. As co-owner of two physical therapy clinics\, he has worked closely with physical therapists since 1998\, adding a wealth of Acupuncture knowledge to physical therapy practices.\n\n  \n\nThe associates and acting facilitators include: Elena Mustata\, Nils Perez\, Stephanie Gilmour and Len Kiroplis\n\n  \nCOURSE OBJECTIVES \n1) Discuss the history\, the evidence\, indications and most importantly contra-indications and safety concerns related to acupuncture and dry needling. \n2) Discuss the basic Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) Theory \n3) Understand the theory and practical application of acupuncture for a variety of common musculoskeletal conditions in the clinical setting. \n4) Apply learned treatment strategies\, techniques\, and handling skills safely and effectively to sample clinical case studies. \nPTs will immediately be able to apply basic acupuncture & dry needling into their practice upon successful completion of this course \nStudents often ask us if they are allowed to needle OTHER acupuncture or dry needling points that they have NOT LEARNED in our courses.  The answer is a big “NO”.  All points we teach have to be tested practically and you need to have learned the theory as well so you are ONLY ALLOWED to use the points you have learned in class.  This is for the safety of the patient and to protect yourself from liability issues. \nNote: The Intro course will cover the basics of both acupuncture and dry needling which is a prerequisite for the Advanced ADN & SPDN courses. \nCRITERIA FOR ACCEPTANCE \n\nPhysical Therapists who are licensed to practice in Canada\nThere are NO prerequisites for the ADN: Introduction course\nThis course is for those with no previous needling experience\, however\,  many students with previous experience have completed this course and have informed us that they have learned new valuable concepts and techniques\, relating to both acupuncture and dry needling.\n\nAPTEI “ADN: Introduction” or previous needling experience is a prerequisite for all other Advanced ADN Courses \n  \nGENERAL COURSE INFORMATION \nThe program is designed for PTs with little or those with extensive previous acupuncture experience. Each of the APTEI Advanced Acupuncture & Dry Needling (ADN) courses are designed to be one-day in length (9am-5pm). However\, PTs with no previous needling experience\, the 2-day ADN introductory course is required prior to continuing with the Advanced courses. \nUpon the successful completion of the four (4) APTEI ADN Advanced courses\, registrants will be required to complete an examination and will receive a “Advanced Physical Therapy Acupuncture & Dry Needling Certification”. \nPTs completing the APTEI ADN program will not be able to identify themselves as an “acupuncturist” or be able to bill under acupuncture extended benefits separately. The APTEI ADN courses are intended for Physiotherapists to improve their overall treatment effectiveness in their daily evidence-based physiotherapy practice. \nThere is a HIGH Instructor : Student ratio for the courses to ensure one to one needs of the students \nThe students have ongoing mentorship opportunities from the instructors included in the tuition. \nOTHER COURSE INFO \n\nIf you do not wish to have needling performed on you (e.g. pregnancy)\, that is perfectly fine\, simply let the instructors know and you will be put in a group of 3\nYou may bring your own lunch\, sandwich and snacks\n\nTax Receipts will be provided on the course date / $30.00 is non-refundable / No refunds for cancellations 2 weeks or less before course date  \nRECOMMENDED (OPTIONAL) READINGS \n\nHopton A\, MacPherson H. Acupuncture for chronic pain: is acupuncture more than an effective placebo? A systematic review of pooled data from meta-analyses. Pain Pract. 2010 Mar-Apr;10(2):94-102. Epub 2010 Jan 8.
URL:https://www.aptei.ca/courses/adn-introduction-june-2026/
LOCATION:Queen West Physiotherapy & Acupuncture\, 345 Queen Street West\, Brampton\, ON\, L6Y 3A9 \, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260620T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260620T130000
DTSTAMP:20260428T233829
CREATED:20240726T154511Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260413T135248Z
UID:39090-1781956800-1781960400@www.aptei.ca
SUMMARY:APTEI Diploma Exam: Toronto\, ON
DESCRIPTION:Instructor: Dr. Bahram Jam; PT\, FCAMT \n\nMember of the International Federation of Manipulative Therapists\nCredentialed with The McKenzie Institute International\n\n  \nPhysical therapists that have successfully completed the 5 APTEI Advanced Certification programs are eligible to register for the APTEI AMPT written and practical examinations. \n\nAdvanced Lumbo-pelvic Certification Program\nAdvanced Cervico-thoracic Certification Program\nAdvanced Upper Extremity Certification Program\nAdvanced Lower Extremity Certification Program\nAdvanced Pain Management Certification Program\n\nUpon the successful completion of the written & practical examinations\, the Physical Therapist will earn the title Advanced Musculoskeletal Physical Therapist (AMPT) and receive the APTEI Diploma in Advanced Musculoskeletal Physical Therapy” (Dip. AMPT) \nThe examination process will be similar to all other APTEI courses\, where focus is on maximizing your learning experience in an enjoyable stress-free environment. The primary goal to the APTEI examination procedure is to provide PTs with the opportunity to become more effective and confident clinicians. \nUpon the successful completion of all three (3) components of the APTEI AOPT examination\, physical therapists will receive the Diploma in AMPT. A minimum score of 90% must be achieved in each of the 3 examination sections. \n  \nSection 1: Written Examination (1 hour) \nThe written examination shall consist of fill in the blanks and multiple choice questions. \nThe content is based only on all the 4 course manuals. \ne.g. Name 2 muscles responsible for scapular upward rotation \n\n_______________________________  2.______________________________\n\n  \nWhich of the following feature(s) are characteristic of cervical headaches? \n\nRetro-orbital headaches\nSide-inconsistency (headaches that switch sides)\nSevere vomiting & dizziness\nPhotophobia & phonophobia\nNone of the above\n\n  \nSection 2: Case Studies (1 hour) \nCase studies shall consist of completing 4 different APTEI assessment forms and the suggestion of most evidence-based management strategies for each of the 4 cases. \ne.g. Jenny is an 18 year old soccer player who sprained her ankle last week. \n  \nSection 3: Practical Examination (1 hour) \nThe practical examination shall consist of the physical evaluation of a mock patient based on the 4 case studies. \nE.g. Demonstrate 2 objective outcome measures most applicable to Jenny \nPerform 2 manual therapy techniques to help Jenny return to playing soccer again
URL:https://www.aptei.ca/courses/ampt-exam-toronto-june-20-2026/
LOCATION:Athlete’s Care / York University\, 231 Ian MacDonald Blvd / Toronto Track & Field Ctr\, Toronto\, ON\, M3J 1P3\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260620T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260620T200000
DTSTAMP:20260428T233829
CREATED:20260316T153351Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260423T155428Z
UID:42328-1781960400-1781985600@www.aptei.ca
SUMMARY:TEMPORO-MANDIBULAR DISORDERS (TMD)
DESCRIPTION:This is an in-person\, interactive\, fun and PRACTICAL course. The learning experience will be incomparable to an on-line course or anything offered through AI :o) \nWould you like read over 1000 TESTIMONIALS? \nSat. June 20\, 2026  (1pm-8pm) \nInstructor: Dr. Bahram Jam\, PT\, FCAMT \n\nMember of the International Federation of Manipulative Therapists\nCredentialed with The McKenzie Institute International\n\n  \nCOURSE OBJECTIVES \nThis course will enable you to gain a practical knowledge of the possible anatomical factors leading to TMJ pain & dysfunctions. \nThe course will review basic TMJ evaluation and highly effective muscular retraining exercises & mobilizations. \nAn important note regarding the TMJ all Physical Therapists need to be aware of: \nMany dentists & physicians are in need of referring their patients with persistent headaches\, earaches\, and facial pains related to the TMJ to other health care professionals; however they are unaware that some PTs can effectively evaluate and treat the TMJ. \nThere are great opportunities for PTs to assist their local dentists and help many individuals who suffer from persistent and disabling TMJ conditions. Management includes education on condition\, highly effective home exercise programs and gentle mobilizations. \nPlease view these 2 short videos prior to the course. \nBruxism explained \nIntro to TMJ \n  \nCRITERIA FOR ACCEPTANCE \n\nThis course is open to all healthcare providers and students awaiting licensing\nThere are NO prerequisites for this course\n\n  \nGENERAL COURSE INFORMATION \nTax Receipts provided on course date / $30.00 is non-refundable / No refunds for cancellations 2 weeks or less before course date \n  \nRECOMMENDED (OPTIONAL) READINGS \n\n\n\nChisnoiu AM1\, Picos AM1\, Popa S1\, Chisnoiu PD2\, Lascu L1\, Picos A1\, Chisnoiu R3. Factors involved in the etiology of temporomandibular disorders – a literature review. Clujul Med. 2015;88(4):473-8.\nhttp://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4689239/
URL:https://www.aptei.ca/courses/tmd-toronto-june-2026/
LOCATION:Athlete’s Care / York University\, 231 Ian MacDonald Blvd / Toronto Track & Field Ctr\, Toronto\, ON\, M3J 1P3\, Canada
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260626T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260628T170000
DTSTAMP:20260428T233829
CREATED:20260305T183421Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260423T153858Z
UID:42217-1782477000-1782666000@www.aptei.ca
SUMMARY:APTEI Acupuncture & Dry Needling: INTRODUCTION
DESCRIPTION:This is a 2-day course \nFri. Jun. 26 (12:30pm-8pm) & Sun. Jun. 28 (9am-5pm)  \nTuition: $745 (This tuition is for BOTH days) \nInstructor: Tom Kiroplis\, MSc.Ed.\, Dip.Ac.\, Dip.TCM\, \n\nTom Kiroplis\, MSc.Ed.\, Dip.Ac.\, Dip.TCM\, has been practicing Traditional Chinese Medicine since 1997 and has taught at the Institute of Traditional Chinese Medicine in Toronto since 1998. He is also a former vice president of the Ontario Association of Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine. Tom has had intense additional training at the University of Nanjing in China\, and has been teaching physical therapists Acupuncture within the physiotherapy clinic setting since 2001. As co-owner of two physical therapy clinics\, he has worked closely with physical therapists since 1998\, adding a wealth of Acupuncture knowledge to physical therapy practices.\n\n  \n\nThe associates and acting facilitators include: Elena Mustata\, Nils Perez\, Stephanie Gilmour and Len Kiroplis\n\n  \nCOURSE OBJECTIVES \n1) Discuss the history\, the evidence\, indications and most importantly contra-indications and safety concerns related to acupuncture and dry needling. \n2) Discuss the basic Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) Theory \n3) Understand the theory and practical application of acupuncture for a variety of common musculoskeletal conditions in the clinical setting. \n4) Apply learned treatment strategies\, techniques\, and handling skills safely and effectively to sample clinical case studies. \nPTs will immediately be able to apply basic acupuncture & dry needling into their practice upon successful completion of this course \nStudents often ask us if they are allowed to needle OTHER acupuncture or dry needling points that they have NOT LEARNED in our courses.  The answer is a big “NO”.  All points we teach have to be tested practically and you need to have learned the theory as well so you are ONLY ALLOWED to use the points you have learned in class.  This is for the safety of the patient and to protect yourself from liability issues. \nNote: The Intro course will cover the basics of both acupuncture and dry needling which is a prerequisite for the Advanced ADN & SPDN courses. \nCRITERIA FOR ACCEPTANCE \n\nPhysical Therapists who are licensed to practice in Canada\nThere are NO prerequisites for the ADN: Introduction course\nThis course is for those with no previous needling experience\, however\,  many students with previous experience have completed this course and have informed us that they have learned new valuable concepts and techniques\, relating to both acupuncture and dry needling.\n\nAPTEI “ADN: Introduction” or previous needling experience is a prerequisite for all other Advanced ADN Courses \n  \nGENERAL COURSE INFORMATION \nThe program is designed for PTs with little or those with extensive previous acupuncture experience. Each of the APTEI Advanced Acupuncture & Dry Needling (ADN) courses are designed to be one-day in length (9am-5pm). However\, PTs with no previous needling experience\, the 2-day ADN introductory course is required prior to continuing with the Advanced courses. \nUpon the successful completion of the four (4) APTEI ADN Advanced courses\, registrants will be required to complete an examination and will receive a “Advanced Physical Therapy Acupuncture & Dry Needling Certification”. \nPTs completing the APTEI ADN program will not be able to identify themselves as an “acupuncturist” or be able to bill under acupuncture extended benefits separately. The APTEI ADN courses are intended for Physiotherapists to improve their overall treatment effectiveness in their daily evidence-based physiotherapy practice. \nThere is a HIGH Instructor : Student ratio for the courses to ensure one to one needs of the students \nThe students have ongoing mentorship opportunities from the instructors included in the tuition. \nOTHER COURSE INFO \n\nIf you do not wish to have needling performed on you (e.g. pregnancy)\, that is perfectly fine\, simply let the instructors know and you will be put in a group of 3\nYou may bring your own lunch\, sandwich and snacks\n\nTax Receipts will be provided on the course date / $30.00 is non-refundable / No refunds for cancellations 2 weeks or less before course date  \nRECOMMENDED (OPTIONAL) READINGS \n\nHopton A\, MacPherson H. Acupuncture for chronic pain: is acupuncture more than an effective placebo? A systematic review of pooled data from meta-analyses. Pain Pract. 2010 Mar-Apr;10(2):94-102. Epub 2010 Jan 8.
URL:https://www.aptei.ca/courses/adn-introduction-june-26-2026/
LOCATION:Queen West Physiotherapy & Acupuncture\, 345 Queen Street West\, Brampton\, ON\, L6Y 3A9 \, Canada
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260724T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260724T193000
DTSTAMP:20260428T233829
CREATED:20260219T165737Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260311T002819Z
UID:42148-1784896200-1784921400@www.aptei.ca
SUMMARY:CHRONIC PAIN / FATIGUE & FIBROMYALGIA (The Pain Truth Certification)
DESCRIPTION:This is an in-person\, interactive\, fun and PRACTICAL course. The learning experience will be incomparable to an on-line course or anything offered through AI :o) \nWould you like to read over 1000 TESTIMONIALS? \nFri. July 24 \, 2026 (12:30pm-7:30pm) \nInstructor: Dr. Bahram Jam; PT\, FCAMT \n\nMember of the International Association for the Study of Pain (IASP)\nMember of the International Federation of Manipulative Therapists\nCredentialed with The McKenzie Institute International\n\n  \nCOURSE OBJECTIVES \nThere are many labels used to describe chronic pain that doesn’t have a clear medical explanation—terms like central sensitization\, psychogenic pain\, nociplastic pain\, and pain system hypersensitivity\, just to name a few. \nBut according to a paper published in the journal PAIN\, the International Association for the Study of Pain (IASP) recommends a simpler and more unified term: Primary Chronic Pain. \nUpon completion of the program\, you will be confident in differentiating between Secondary versus Primary Chronic Pain. \nPrimary Chronic Pain is often accompanied by emotional distress—things like anxiety\, stress\, grief\, and anger. \nThe primary focus of this course is to address Primary Chronic Pain in conditions such as persistent spinal pain\, persistent WAD\, Fibromyalgia\, CFS and complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS). \nYour “homework” prior to attending the course is to \n1) LOGIN / REGISTER yourself on www.ThePainTruth.org \n2) Go through the home page of  www.ThePainTruth.org and view the videos \n3) View the INTRO videos on www.ThePainTruth.org/intro-videos \n4) Complete the questionnaires on www.ThePainTruth.org/questionnaires (pretend to be a patient) \n  \nCRITERIA FOR ACCEPTANCE \n\nThis course is open to all health care providers with who wish to maximize their understanding and their effectiveness in managing persistent pain\nThere are NO prerequisites for this course\n\nGENERAL COURSE INFORMATION \nTax Receipts provided on course date / $30.00 is non-refundable / No refunds for cancellations 2 weeks or less before course date
URL:https://www.aptei.ca/courses/pain-july-2026-toronto/
LOCATION:TBD\, ON\, Canada
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260926T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260926T170000
DTSTAMP:20260428T233829
CREATED:20260325T210133Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260325T210404Z
UID:42396-1790413200-1790442000@www.aptei.ca
SUMMARY:APTEI Acupuncture & Dry Needling: Lower Extremity
DESCRIPTION:Sat. September 26\, 2026\nInstructor: Tom Kiroplis\, MSc.Ed.\, Dip.Ac.\, Dip.TCM\,\nTom Kiroplis\, MSc.Ed.\, Dip.Ac.\, Dip.TCM\, has been practicing Traditional Chinese Medicine since 1997 and has taught at the Institute of Traditional Chinese Medicine in Toronto since 1998. He is also a former vice president of the Ontario Association of Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine. Tom has had intense additional training at the University of Nanjing in China\, and has been teaching physical therapists Acupuncture within the physiotherapy clinic setting since 2001. As co-owner of two physical therapy clinics\, he has worked closely with physical therapists since 1998\, adding a wealth of Acupuncture knowledge to physical therapy practices. \nThe associates and acting facilitators include: Elena Mustata\, Nils Perez\, Stephanie Gilmour and Sunil Bhatia \n\nCOURSE OBJECTIVES\n\nGain relevant knowledge in selecting appropriate combination of acupuncture points and/ motor points for a variety of lower extremity disorders.\nGain hands-on practical experience of treating a variety of lower extremity conditions using acupuncture and dry-needling points learned.\nUnderstand the theory and practical application of electro-acupuncture for a variety of lower extremity conditions in the clinical setting.\nApply learned treatment strategies\, techniques\, and handling skills to clinical case studies.\nUnderstanding of basic Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) Theory relevant to a variety of lower extremity conditions.\n\n\nCRITERIA FOR ACCEPTANCE\n\nPhysical Therapists who are licensed to practice in Canada\nAPTEI “ADN: Introduction” in a must or\nPrevious Acupuncture training & practice in CANADA are prerequisites for this course\n\n\nGENERAL COURSE INFORMATION\nThe program is designed for PTs with little or those with extensive previous acupuncture experience. Each APTEI Acupuncture & Dry Needling (ADN) course is designed to be one-day in length (9am-5pm). For PTs with no ADN experience\, the introductory course is required prior to continuing with the Advanced courses. \nUpon the successful completion of the four (4) APTEI ADN Advanced courses\, registrants will be required to complete an examination and will receive a “Advanced Physical Therapy Acupuncture & Dry Needling Certification”. \nPTs completing the APTEI ADN program will not be able to identify themselves as an “acupuncturist” or be able to bill under acupuncture extended benefits separately. The APTEI ADN courses are intended for Physiotherapists to improve their overall treatment effectiveness in their daily evidence-based physiotherapy practice. \nThere is a HIGH Instructor : Student  ratio for the courses to ensure one to one needs of the students The students have ongoing mentorship opportunities from the instructors included in the tuition. \nTax Receipts provided on course date / $30.00 is non-refundable / No refunds for cancellations 2 weeks or less \nRECOMMENDED (OPTIONAL) READING\n\nHopton A\, MacPherson H. Acupuncture for chronic pain: is acupuncture more than an effective placebo? A systematic review of pooled data from meta-analyses. Pain Pract. 2010 Mar-Apr; 10 (2) : 94-102. Epub 2010 Jan 8.\n\n 
URL:https://www.aptei.ca/courses/adn-lower-extremity-sep-2026/
LOCATION:Queen West Physiotherapy & Acupuncture\, 345 Queen Street West\, Brampton\, ON\, L6Y 3A9 \, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261017T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261017T170000
DTSTAMP:20260428T233829
CREATED:20260325T210652Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T184603Z
UID:42400-1792227600-1792256400@www.aptei.ca
SUMMARY:APTEI Acupuncture & Dry Needling: Lumbo-pelvic Region
DESCRIPTION:Sat. Oct 17\, 2026 \nInstructor: Tom Kiroplis\, MSc.Ed.\, Dip.Ac.\, Dip.TCM\, \n\nTom Kiroplis\, MSc.Ed.\, Dip.Ac.\, Dip.TCM\, has been practicing Traditional Chinese Medicine since 1997 and has taught at the Institute of Traditional Chinese Medicine in Toronto since 1998. He is also a former vice president of the Ontario Association of Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine. Tom has had intense additional training at the University of Nanjing in China\, and has been teaching physical therapists Acupuncture within the physiotherapy clinic setting since 2001. As co-owner of two physical therapy clinics\, he has worked closely with physical therapists since 1998\, adding a wealth of Acupuncture knowledge to physical therapy practices.\nThe associates and acting facilitators include: Elena Mustata\, Nils Perez\, Stephanie Gilmour and Sunil Bhatia\n\n  \nCOURSE OBJECTIVES \n1) Gain relevant knowledge in selecting appropriate combination of acupuncture points and/ motor points for a variety of lumbo-pelvic disorders. \n2) Gain hands-on practical experience of treating a variety of lumbo-pelvic conditions using acupuncture and dry-needling points learned. \n3) Understand the theory and practical application of electro-acupuncture for a variety of lumbo-pelvic conditions in the clinical setting. \n4) Apply learned treatment strategies\, techniques\, and handling skills to clinical case studies. \n5) Understanding of basic Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) Theory relevant to a variety of lumbo-pelvic conditions. \n  \nCRITERIA FOR ACCEPTANCE \n\nPhysical Therapists who are licensed to practice in Canada\nAPTEI “ADN: Introduction” in a must or\nPrevious Acupuncture training & practice in CANADA are prerequisites for this course\n\n  \nGENERAL COURSE INFORMATION \nThe program is designed for PTs with little or those with extensive previous acupuncture experience. Each APTEI Acupuncture & Dry Needling (ADN) course is designed to be one-day in length (9am-5pm). For PTs with no ADN experience\, the introductory course is required prior to continuing with the Advanced courses. \nUpon the successful completion of the four (4) APTEI ADN Advanced courses\, registrants will be required to complete an examination and will receive a “Advanced Physical Therapy Acupuncture & Dry Needling Certification”. \nPTs completing the APTEI ADN program will not be able to identify themselves as an “acupuncturist” or be able to bill under acupuncture extended benefits separately. The APTEI ADN courses are intended for Physiotherapists to improve their overall treatment effectiveness in their daily evidence-based physiotherapy practice. \nThere is a HIGH Instructor: Student ratio for the courses to ensure one to one needs of the students \nThe students have ongoing mentorship opportunities from the instructors included in the tuition. \nTax Receipts provided on course date / $30.00 is non-refundable / No refunds for cancellations 2 weeks or less
URL:https://www.aptei.ca/courses/adn-lumbo-pelvic-oct-2026/
LOCATION:Queen West Physiotherapy & Acupuncture\, 345 Queen Street West\, Brampton\, ON\, L6Y 3A9 \, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261018T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261018T170000
DTSTAMP:20260428T233829
CREATED:20260423T151743Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260423T153635Z
UID:42679-1792314000-1792342800@www.aptei.ca
SUMMARY:TEMPORO-MANDIBULAR DISORDERS (TMD)
DESCRIPTION:This is an in-person\, interactive\, fun and PRACTICAL course. The learning experience will be incomparable to an on-line course or anything offered through AI :o) \nWould you like read over 1000 TESTIMONIALS? \nSun. October 18\, 2026  (9am-5pm) \nInstructor: Dr. Bahram Jam\, PT\, FCAMT \n\nMember of the International Federation of Manipulative Therapists\nCredentialed with The McKenzie Institute International\n\n  \nCOURSE OBJECTIVES \nThis course will enable you to gain a practical knowledge of the possible anatomical factors leading to TMJ pain & dysfunctions. \nThe course will review basic TMJ evaluation and highly effective muscular retraining exercises & mobilizations. \nAn important note regarding the TMJ all Physical Therapists need to be aware of: \nMany dentists & physicians are in need of referring their patients with persistent headaches\, earaches\, and facial pains related to the TMJ to other health care professionals; however they are unaware that some PTs can effectively evaluate and treat the TMJ. \nThere are great opportunities for PTs to assist their local dentists and help many individuals who suffer from persistent and disabling TMJ conditions. Management includes education on condition\, highly effective home exercise programs and gentle mobilizations. \nPlease view these 2 short videos prior to the course. \nBruxism explained \nIntro to TMJ \n  \nCRITERIA FOR ACCEPTANCE \n\nThis course is open to all healthcare providers and students awaiting licensing\nThere are NO prerequisites for this course\n\n  \nGENERAL COURSE INFORMATION \nTax Receipts provided on course date / $30.00 is non-refundable / No refunds for cancellations 2 weeks or less before course date \n  \nRECOMMENDED (OPTIONAL) READINGS \n\n\n\nChisnoiu AM1\, Picos AM1\, Popa S1\, Chisnoiu PD2\, Lascu L1\, Picos A1\, Chisnoiu R3. Factors involved in the etiology of temporomandibular disorders – a literature review. Clujul Med. 2015;88(4):473-8.\nhttp://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4689239/
URL:https://www.aptei.ca/courses/tmd-montreal-oct-18/
LOCATION:Action Sport Physio – Mont-Saint-Hilaire\, 436 Boulevard Sir Wilfrid Laurier\, bureau 102\, Mont-Saint-Hilaire\, QC\, J3H 3N9\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261023T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261025T170000
DTSTAMP:20260428T233829
CREATED:20260305T195956Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260305T200228Z
UID:42232-1792758600-1792947600@www.aptei.ca
SUMMARY:APTEI Acupuncture & Dry Needling: INTRODUCTION
DESCRIPTION:This is a 2-day course \nFri. October 23 (12:30pm-8pm) & Sun. October 25 (9am-5pm)  \nTuition: $745 (This tuition is for BOTH days) \nInstructor: Tom Kiroplis\, MSc.Ed.\, Dip.Ac.\, Dip.TCM\, \n\nTom Kiroplis\, MSc.Ed.\, Dip.Ac.\, Dip.TCM\, has been practicing Traditional Chinese Medicine since 1997 and has taught at the Institute of Traditional Chinese Medicine in Toronto since 1998. He is also a former vice president of the Ontario Association of Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine. Tom has had intense additional training at the University of Nanjing in China\, and has been teaching physical therapists Acupuncture within the physiotherapy clinic setting since 2001. As co-owner of two physical therapy clinics\, he has worked closely with physical therapists since 1998\, adding a wealth of Acupuncture knowledge to physical therapy practices.\n\n  \n\nThe associates and acting facilitators include: Elena Mustata\, Nils Perez\, Stephanie Gilmour and Len Kiroplis\n\n  \nCOURSE OBJECTIVES \n1) Discuss the history\, the evidence\, indications and most importantly contra-indications and safety concerns related to acupuncture and dry needling. \n2) Discuss the basic Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) Theory \n3) Understand the theory and practical application of acupuncture for a variety of common musculoskeletal conditions in the clinical setting. \n4) Apply learned treatment strategies\, techniques\, and handling skills safely and effectively to sample clinical case studies. \nPTs will immediately be able to apply basic acupuncture & dry needling into their practice upon successful completion of this course \nStudents often ask us if they are allowed to needle OTHER acupuncture or dry needling points that they have NOT LEARNED in our courses.  The answer is a big “NO”.  All points we teach have to be tested practically and you need to have learned the theory as well so you are ONLY ALLOWED to use the points you have learned in class.  This is for the safety of the patient and to protect yourself from liability issues. \nNote: The Intro course will cover the basics of both acupuncture and dry needling which is a prerequisite for the Advanced ADN & SPDN courses. \nCRITERIA FOR ACCEPTANCE \n\nPhysical Therapists who are licensed to practice in Canada\nThere are NO prerequisites for the ADN: Introduction course\nThis course is for those with no previous needling experience\, however\,  many students with previous experience have completed this course and have informed us that they have learned new valuable concepts and techniques\, relating to both acupuncture and dry needling.\n\nAPTEI “ADN: Introduction” or previous needling experience is a prerequisite for all other Advanced ADN Courses \n  \nGENERAL COURSE INFORMATION \nThe program is designed for PTs with little or those with extensive previous acupuncture experience. Each of the APTEI Advanced Acupuncture & Dry Needling (ADN) courses are designed to be one-day in length (9am-5pm). However\, PTs with no previous needling experience\, the 2-day ADN introductory course is required prior to continuing with the Advanced courses. \nUpon the successful completion of the four (4) APTEI ADN Advanced courses\, registrants will be required to complete an examination and will receive a “Advanced Physical Therapy Acupuncture & Dry Needling Certification”. \nPTs completing the APTEI ADN program will not be able to identify themselves as an “acupuncturist” or be able to bill under acupuncture extended benefits separately. The APTEI ADN courses are intended for Physiotherapists to improve their overall treatment effectiveness in their daily evidence-based physiotherapy practice. \nThere is a HIGH Instructor : Student ratio for the courses to ensure one to one needs of the students \nThe students have ongoing mentorship opportunities from the instructors included in the tuition. \nOTHER COURSE INFO \n\nIf you do not wish to have needling performed on you (e.g. pregnancy)\, that is perfectly fine\, simply let the instructors know and you will be put in a group of 3\nYou may bring your own lunch\, sandwich and snacks\n\nTax Receipts will be provided on the course date / $30.00 is non-refundable / No refunds for cancellations 2 weeks or less before course date  \nRECOMMENDED (OPTIONAL) READINGS \n\nHopton A\, MacPherson H. Acupuncture for chronic pain: is acupuncture more than an effective placebo? A systematic review of pooled data from meta-analyses. Pain Pract. 2010 Mar-Apr;10(2):94-102. Epub 2010 Jan 8.
URL:https://www.aptei.ca/courses/adn-introduction-oct-2026/
LOCATION:Queen West Physiotherapy & Acupuncture\, 345 Queen Street West\, Brampton\, ON\, L6Y 3A9 \, Canada
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261025T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261025T170000
DTSTAMP:20260428T233829
CREATED:20260427T152814Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260427T153226Z
UID:42709-1792918800-1792947600@www.aptei.ca
SUMMARY:CERVICAL & THORACIC SPINE
DESCRIPTION:This is an in-person\, interactive\, fun and PRACTICAL course. The learning experience will be incomparable to an on-line course or anything offered through AI :o) \nWould you like read over 1000 TESTIMONIALS? \nSun. Oct. 25\, 2026 (9am-5pm) \nInstructor: Dr. Bahram Jam; PT\, FCAMT \n\nMember of the International Association for the Study of Pain (IASP)\nMember of the International Federation of Manipulative Therapists\nCredentialed with The McKenzie Institute International\n\n  \nCOURSE OBJECTIVES \nThis course will enable you to gain a practical knowledge of the possible anatomical and psychosocial factors leading to persistent neck\, thoracic region and rib cage pain. Once the pain classification is identified\, optimal management optins of acute and persistent cervical whiplash associated disorders (WAD) will be clearly reviewed. \nSo what does the evidence (as of 2026) thus far tell us regarding optimal management of WADs? \n\nPatient re-assurance ++\nPain Education\nMaintenance of activity levels\, but not too much\nGeneral exercise program\nSpecific exercise programs focusing on neck and shoulders\nEncouragement of coping strategies\nSimple analgesics\n\nAlthough the research papers make the management sound so simple\, we all know it is not so easy. This course will help you become more confident in your treatment of acute and persistent neck and thoracic spine pain knowing that you’re providing the best treatments based on the best available evidence. \nView my video on WAD \nView my video on one reason for delayed recovery in WADs \nCRITERIA FOR ACCEPTANCE \n\nThis course is open to all healthcare providers and students awaiting licensing\nThere are NO prerequisites for this course\n\n  \nGENERAL COURSE INFORMATION \nCertificates & Tax Receipts provided on course date / $30.00 is non-refundable / No refunds for cancellations 2 weeks or less before course date
URL:https://www.aptei.ca/courses/cx-oct-2026-scarborough/
LOCATION:Lifemark Physiotherapy central Scarborough\, 2155 Lawrence avenue east- unit 14\, Scarborough\, ON\, M1R 5G9\, Canada
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261114T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261114T170000
DTSTAMP:20260428T233829
CREATED:20260305T183852Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260404T102618Z
UID:42222-1794646800-1794675600@www.aptei.ca
SUMMARY:APTEI Acupuncture & Dry Needling: Upper Extremity
DESCRIPTION:Fri. April 24\, 2025 (12:30pm-8pm)\nInstructor: Tom Kiroplis\, MSc.Ed.\, Dip.Ac.\, Dip.TCM\,\nTom Kiroplis\, MSc.Ed.\, Dip.Ac.\, Dip.TCM\, has been practicing Traditional Chinese Medicine since 1997 and has taught at the Institute of Traditional Chinese Medicine in Toronto since 1998. He is also a former vice president of the Ontario Association of Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine. Tom has had intense additional training at the University of Nanjing in China\, and has been teaching physical therapists Acupuncture within the physiotherapy clinic setting since 2001. As co-owner of two physical therapy clinics\, he has worked closely with physical therapists since 1998\, adding a wealth of Acupuncture knowledge to physical therapy practices. \nThe associates and acting facilitators include: Elena Mustata\, Nils Perez\, Stephanie Gilmour and Sunil Bhatia \n\nCOURSE OBJECTIVES\n\nGain relevant knowledge in selecting appropriate combination of acupuncture points and/ motor points for a variety of upper extremity disorders.\nGain hands-on practical experience of treating a variety of lower extremity conditions using acupuncture and dry-needling points learned.\nUnderstand the theory and practical application of electro-acupuncture for a variety of upper extremity conditions in the clinical setting.\nApply learned treatment strategies\, techniques\, and handling skills to clinical case studies.\nUnderstanding of basic Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) Theory relevant to a variety of upper extremity conditions.\n\n\nCRITERIA FOR ACCEPTANCE\n\nPhysical Therapists who are licensed to practice in Canada\nAPTEI “ADN: Introduction” in a must or\nPrevious Acupuncture training & practice in CANADA are prerequisites for this course\n\n\nGENERAL COURSE INFORMATION\nThe program is designed for PTs with little or those with extensive previous acupuncture experience. Each APTEI Acupuncture & Dry Needling (ADN) course is designed to be one-day in length (9am-5pm). For PTs with no ADN experience\, the introductory course is required prior to continuing with the Advanced courses. \nUpon the successful completion of the four (4) APTEI ADN Advanced courses\, registrants will be required to complete an examination and will receive a “Advanced Physical Therapy Acupuncture & Dry Needling Certification”. \nPTs completing the APTEI ADN program will not be able to identify themselves as an “acupuncturist” or be able to bill under acupuncture extended benefits separately. The APTEI ADN courses are intended for Physiotherapists to improve their overall treatment effectiveness in their daily evidence-based physiotherapy practice. \nThere is a HIGH Instructor : Student  ratio for the courses to ensure one to one needs of the students The students have ongoing mentorship opportunities from the instructors included in the tuition. \nTax Receipts provided on course date / $30.00 is non-refundable / No refunds for cancellations 2 weeks or less \n\n\nRECOMMENDED (OPTIONAL) READING\n\nHopton A\, MacPherson H. Acupuncture for chronic pain: is acupuncture more than an effective placebo? A systematic review of pooled data from meta-analyses. Pain Pract. 2010 Mar-Apr; 10 (2) : 94-102. Epub 2010 Jan 8.\n\n 
URL:https://www.aptei.ca/courses/adn-upper-extremity-apr-2026/
LOCATION:Queen West Physiotherapy & Acupuncture\, 345 Queen Street West\, Brampton\, ON\, L6Y 3A9 \, Canada
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261205T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261205T170000
DTSTAMP:20260428T233829
CREATED:20260305T200401Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260305T200738Z
UID:42236-1796461200-1796490000@www.aptei.ca
SUMMARY:APTEI Acupuncture & Dry Needling: Cervical & Thoracic Region
DESCRIPTION:Saturday Dec. 5\, 2026 \nAPTEI “ADN: Introduction” or any past acupuncture education/experience is a pre-requisite for this course. \nInstructor: Tom Kiroplis\, MSc.Ed.\, Dip.Ac.\, Dip.TCM\, \n\nTom Kiroplis\, MSc.Ed.\, Dip.Ac.\, Dip.TCM\, has been practicing Traditional Chinese Medicine since 1997 and has taught at the Institute of Traditional Chinese Medicine in Toronto since 1998. He is also a former vice president of the Ontario Association of Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine. Tom has had intense additional training at the University of Nanjing in China\, and has been teaching physical therapists Acupuncture within the physiotherapy clinic setting since 2001. As co-owner of two physical therapy clinics\, he has worked closely with physical therapists since 1998\, adding a wealth of Acupuncture knowledge to physical therapy practices.\nThe associates and acting facilitators include: Len Kiroplis\, PT\, Elena Mustata\, PT and Irene Cemas\, PT\n\n  \nCOURSE OBJECTIVES \n1) Gain relevant knowledge in selecting appropriate combination of acupuncture points and/ motor points for a variety of cervical & thoracic disorders. \n2) Gain hands-on practical experience of treating a variety of cervical & thoracic conditions using acupuncture and dry-needling points learned. \n3) Understand the theory and practical application of electro-acupuncture for a variety of cervical & thoracic conditions in the clinical setting. \n4) Apply learned treatment strategies\, techniques\, and handling skills to clinical case studies. \n5) Understanding of basic Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) Theory relevant to a variety of cervico-thoracic conditions. \n  \nCRITERIA FOR ACCEPTANCE \n\nPhysical Therapists who are licensed to practice in Canada\nThere are NO prerequisites for the ADN: Introduction course\nAPTEI “ADN: Introduction” or any past acupuncture education is a pre-requisite for all other APTEI ADN Courses\n\n  \nGENERAL COURSE INFORMATION \nThe program is designed for PTs with little or those with extensive previous acupuncture experience. Each APTEI Acupuncture & Dry Needling (ADN) course is designed to be one-day in length (9am-5pm). For PTs with no ADN experience\, the introductory course is required prior to continuing with the Advanced courses. \nUpon the successful completion of the four (4) APTEI ADN Advanced courses\, registrants will be required to complete an examination and will receive a “Advanced Physical Therapy Acupuncture & Dry Needling Certification”. \nPTs completing the APTEI ADN program will not be able to identify themselves as an “acupuncturist” or be able to bill under acupuncture extended benefits separately. The APTEI ADN courses are intended for Physiotherapists to improve their overall treatment effectiveness in their daily evidence-based physiotherapy practice. \nThere is a HIGH Instructor: Student ratio for the courses to ensure one to one needs of the students \nThe students have ongoing mentorship opportunities from the instructors included in the tuition. \nTax Receipts provided on course date / $30.00 is non-refundable / No refunds for cancellations 2 weeks or less
URL:https://www.aptei.ca/courses/adn-cervical-thoracic-region-dec-2026/
LOCATION:Queen West Physiotherapy & Acupuncture\, 345 Queen Street West\, Brampton\, ON\, L6Y 3A9 \, Canada
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