Time and Date: Thursday 3rd of December and Friday 4th of December 2026, 09:00–16:00 both days
Location: AlfaCare AS, Østensjøveien 34, 0667 Oslo, Norway
Price: NOK 4,000 | 30% student discount
Included: Lunch, refreshments and course materials
Course Instructor: Naprapath Bjørnar Willassen (Norwegian)

Language: This course will be conducted in English following requests from non-Norwegian-speaking therapists who wish to attend Dry Needling training in Oslo. The instructor is Norwegian and can, when needed, provide explanations in Norwegian to Norwegian-speaking participants. During practical sessions, discussions, and Q&A, participants are welcome to communicate in either English or Norwegian

Please note that the course requires a minimum number of participants to run. Travel and accommodation expenses will not be reimbursed by AlfaCare in the event of postponement. Feel free to contact us regarding course status before making travel arrangements.

Course Description

Objective: This course aims to provide therapists with a solid understanding of safe Dry Needling techniques, the risks associated with needling for neurogenic inflammation and trigger points, trigger point physiology, and the practical application of Dry Needling in combination with other treatments for musculoskeletal pain. The course is primarily hands-on and practical.

Prerequisites: Participants should have a good knowledge of anatomy. The course is intended for naprapaths, physiotherapists, chiropractors, manual therapists, osteopaths, medical doctors, and students within these professions who have completed anatomy training. Massage therapists and other soft-tissue therapists are welcome to participate but must assess whether they possess sufficient anatomical knowledge to benefit from the course and perform the techniques safely. Participants who, in the instructor’s assessment, do not demonstrate adequate competence to perform Dry Needling safely will not receive a course certificate.

Course Content: The course covers trigger point physiology, practical aspects of Dry Needling treatment, deep intramuscular Dry Needling techniques, safety considerations and anatomy in vulnerable areas, safe treatment techniques, contraindications and precautions, as well as treatment of muscles in the lower extremity, hip, shoulder, arm and selected neck muscles.

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Program

Thursday

• Trigger Point Theory
• Introduction to needling techniques
• Deep intramuscular treatment

Practical treatment of:

• Gastrocnemius and calf muscles
• Triceps
• Quadriceps and hamstrings
• Tensor Fasciae Latae (TFL)
• Gluteal muscles

Friday

• Review and practice
• Upper Trapezius
• Latissimus Dorsi
• Teres Major and Minor
• Infraspinatus
• Rhomboids
• Subscapularis
• Pectoralis Major
• Deltoid Muscles
• Supraspinatus
• Levator Scapulae
• Sternocleidomastoid (SCM)
• Practical treatment demonstrations
• Course review and completion

Course Instructor Bjørnar Willassen

Bjørnar Willassen qualified as a naprapath in 1998 and has pursued extensive postgraduate education in MTT (MET), SET, electrotherapy and Dry Needling. He taught electrotherapy at Oslo University College for 12 years and has completed 15 academic terms at the Naprapathic College in Sweden. Since 2006, he has assisted and taught Dry Needling courses and has also delivered training in trigger point therapy at institutions including Axelsons in Oslo