Myopain Seminars

What Myopain Seminars does

Myopain Seminars is a privately held continuing education company headquartered in Bethesda, Maryland, that has delivered dry needling, manual therapy, and fascial manipulation training to healthcare practitioners since the mid-1990s. The company operates a tiered certification architecture — most prominently the CMTPT/DN Dry Needling program progressing through three levels (DN-1 Foundations, DN-2 Foundations II, DN-3 Advanced) — alongside specialized tracks for occupational therapists, acupuncturists, athletic trainers, chiropractors, and niche clinical populations such as pelvic pain, orofacial pain, equine patients, and headache management. Curriculum is delivered primarily through scheduled in-person courses across multiple US cities and 20+ international locations, with supplementary online webinars, e-learning, and an Arlo-based portal for registration and content access. A 75+ instructor network (PhD/DPT-credentialed, AAOMPT fellows with minimum 5 years of clinical dry needling and teaching experience) and a Find-a-Clinician directory of 998+ certified practitioners form the operational backbone of the business.

The company generates revenue through four streams: individual course registration fees (DN-1, DN-2, DN-3 and specialty courses), CMTPT certification and examination fees, corporate training programs (sponsorship and hosting models for organizations with 15-20+ eligible employees, including named enterprise relationships with WTA, ATP, Detroit Lions, Athletico, OrthoBethesda, and Texas Children's Hospital), and ancillary sales of APS dry needling needles and supplies through the Myopain Store. Pricing is not publicly disclosed but follows a per-course one-time model for individuals and bundled multi-year contracts for corporate sponsors. Distribution spans direct-to-clinician field sales, corporate enterprise sales, and a community-led channel validated by the Find-a-Clinician directory, with content marketing (blog, scholarly articles, video/audio library, newsletter) and social media supporting top-of-funnel demand generation.

The business is led by founder and CEO Dr. Jan Dommerholt, who introduced dry needling education to the United States in 1997 and has built regulatory and professional credibility through APTA Dry Needling Workgroup participation, state-level testimony in support of dry needling scope-of-practice expansion, and a publication record of 5 books, 150+ articles, and 100+ book chapters. The company holds multiple state-level accreditations (Maryland Board of PT, FSBPT, RACE, APTA state chapters, NCCAOM, BOC, and others) that underpin CEU eligibility for its courses. Myopain Seminars is independently owned with no disclosed private equity, venture capital, or parent company backing.

Name

Myopain Seminars

Legal name

Myopain Seminars

Website

https://myopainseminars.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2007

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Myopain Seminars is a privately held continuing education company headquartered in Bethesda, Maryland, that delivers dry needling and manual therapy certification courses to physical therapists, occupational therapists, acupuncturists, athletic trainers, and chiropractors across the US and 20+ countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Continuing Medical Education

NAICS

Technical and Trade Schools (61151), Professional and Management Development Training (611430), Educational Support Services (61171)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Misc Health & Allied Services, Nec (8090)

akta.pro primary industry

Massage Therapy & Bodywork (EDAOALAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Massage Therapy Schools & Certification Programs (HSALANAJ), Trigger Point & Myofascial Release Massage (HSALAEAE), Myofascial Release & Structural Bodywork (HSADAHAE), Medical/Therapeutic Massage (Rehab/Pain Management) (HSALAEAO)

Keywords

• Dry needling education
• Manual therapy training
• Myofascial trigger point
• Physical therapy certification
• Continuing medical education

Headquarters

HQ city

Bethesda

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations

Revenue model

1. Course Registration Fees: Fees for attending dry needling certification courses (DN-1, DN-2, DN-3), specialized courses (pelvic pain, craniofacial, equine), and manual therapy programs. Pricing varies by course type and location.
2. CMTPT Certification Fees: Certification and examination fees for achieving Certified Myofascial Trigger Point Therapist credentials upon completion of course programs
3. Corporate Training Programs: In-house corporate courses for organizations sponsoring Myopain courses for employees, bundled pricing for groups
4. APS Needles and Supplies: Sale of dry needling supplies through the Myopain Store, including APS needles with partner discounts

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Myopain Seminars provides continuing education and certification courses in dry needling, manual therapy, and myofascial trigger point therapy for licensed healthcare practitioners. Its core offering is the Dry Needling Certification Program (CMTPT/DN) progressing through three levels (DN-1, DN-2, DN-3), supplemented by specialized tracks such as Upper Quadrant Dry Needling for occupational therapists, Trigger Point Acupuncture, Pelvic Pain, Equine Dry Needling, and craniofacial therapy (CRAFTA). The company also runs corporate training programs for healthcare organizations and sports entities.

Product overview

Myopain Seminars offers a comprehensive education platform focused on dry needling and manual therapy certification. The core offering is the Dry Needling Certification Program (CMTPT/DN) progressing through three levels (DN-1, DN-2, DN-3), supplemented by specialized certification tracks including Upper Quadrant Dry Needling for Occupational Therapists, Trigger Point Acupuncture/Dry Needling for acupuncturists, Pelvic Pain dry needling, Orofacial Dry Needling (ODN), Manual Trigger Point Therapy (MTT), Fu Subcutaneous Needling (FSN), and CRAFTA craniofacial therapy. Additional offerings include webinars and e-learning, equine dry needling, intramuscular electrical stimulation (IMES), MSK ultrasound training, and exergaming courses. The company provides a clinician directory, scholarly articles, video/audio resources, and a blog. Corporate training programs allow organizations to sponsor or host courses, and the company sells APS dry needling needles through partnerships with suppliers.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Eureka Seminars: Additional course programs offered under the Myopain brand name, including pelvic health courses.
• Janet G. Travell, MD Seminar Series℠

Products and services

• Dry Needling Certification Program (CMTPT/DN) Premier certification program for attaining Certified Myofascial Trigger Point Therapist - Dry Needling (CMTPT/DN) credentials, progressing from foundational knowledge in DN-1, through clinical applications in DN-2, to advanced techniques in DN-3. Targets licensed physical therapists seeking dry needling certification.
• Upper Quadrant Dry Needling Certification

Quantifiable outcome

• Excellent student-to-instructor ratio unmatched in the industry
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2010Elite tennis tour partner. Jan Dommerholt taught dry needling course for the ATP in London, UK in 2010.
• Women's Tennis Association (WTA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor sports organization partner receiving professional dry needling training programs for athletes. Jan Dommerholt started teaching courses for the WTA in 2012.
• AthleticominorGTM or Marketing PartnerPhysical therapy provider partner with multiple locations throughout the US.
• Detroit LionscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProfessional NFL team receiving specialized dry needling training programs for sports medicine staff.
• CRAFTA (Cranio Facial Therapy Academy)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational partner for craniofacial therapy training. Myopain hosts CRAFTA courses in the USA.
• Travell & SimonscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLegacy partnership connected to Dr. Janet Travell, co-author of the Trigger Point Manual, whose name honors the original course series.
• Maryland Board of Physical Therapy ExaminerscoreOthersState regulatory body overseeing dry needling certification standards and continuing education credits for Maryland physical therapists.
• National Board for Certification in Orthopaedic Physical Therapy (NBCOT)coreOthersProvides orthopaedic clinical specialist certification recognized in Myopain's continuing education programs.
• FSBPT (Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy)coreOthersNational organization providing dry needling competency standards and regulatory guidance adopted by Myopain's programs.
• APTA (American Physical Therapy Association)coreOthersProfessional association that invited Jan Dommerholt to participate in the APTA Dry Needling Workgroup in 2011. Myopain is certified and supported by APTA.
• RACE (Registry of Approved Continuing Education)coreOthersContinuing education approval agency for physical therapy courses in multiple states.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Kinetacore (Evidence in Motion): One of the most prominent US dry needling and manual therapy certification programs for physical therapists, offering similar DN-1 through advanced tracks. Direct overlap with Myopain in target customer (licensed PTs), curriculum focus, and CEU-based delivery model.
• Institute of Advanced Musculoskeletal Treatments (IAMT): Provides dry needling, manual therapy, and orthopedic continuing education to physical therapists. Competes head-to-head with Myopain for PT certification dollars and offers overlapping CEU-approved courses.
• American Academy of Manipulative Therapy (AAMT): Offers spinal manipulation and dry needling certification programs targeting physical therapists. Closely comparable in curriculum, certification structure, and practitioner audience to Myopain's DN and MTT tracks.
• International Academy of Orthopedic Medicine - US (IAOM-US): Provides advanced orthopedic manual therapy training and certification for physical therapists. Overlaps with Myopain on clinical manual therapy and trigger point certification pathways for the same clinician audience.
• North American Institute of Orthopedic Manual Therapy (NAIOMT): Delivers orthopedic manual therapy certification courses and clinical residency programs to physical therapists. Comparable continuing education and certification business serving a similar PT customer base.
• Great Lakes Seminars: Long-running provider of manual therapy continuing education seminars for physical therapists and other clinicians. Competes for the same in-person CEU-driven training dollars and clinician audience as Myopain.
• Hands-On Seminars: Offers in-person manual therapy and orthopedic continuing education courses for physical therapists. Comparable delivery model (live seminars + certification) and customer segment.

Broad incumbents

• Evidence in Motion (EIM): Large healthcare education company offering residencies, fellowships, and continuing education for physical therapists, including dry needling through Kinetacore. Overlaps with Myopain in PT certification/CEU but operates a much broader portfolio.
• American Physical Therapy Association (APTA): National professional association for physical therapists that sets practice standards, accredits CEU providers (including Myopain), and runs its own educational programs. Acts as both a partner and a broad incumbent shaping the PT education market Myopain serves.

Others

• International Myopain Society: Professional association dedicated to myofascial pain science and trigger point research. Adjacent ecosystem player that shares Myopain's subject-matter domain and connects to the same clinician audience without directly competing in certification.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/myopain4u
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/myopain-seminars
• Instagraminstagram.com/myopain_seminars
• Xx.com/Myopain4u

Compliance14 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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