Transforming pain management.

Dedicated to empowering clinicians and patients to effectively manage chronic myofascial pain and dysfunction without drugs.

myoActivation® Training Programs

Ready to take the next step? Register for one of our training workshops.

  • Each of the levels in the myoActivation® Training Series include:

    • A self-study knowledge component, to be completed in advance of the workshop

    • Two-day clinical workshop

    • Follow up support

    • A one-year membership in the Anatomic Medicine Foundation, with access to myoActivation Community of Practice resources

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  • myoActivationER: A condensed adaptation of the myoActivation® methodology that has been developed to provide a rapid algorithmic approach to assessment and treatment of common clinical presentations of pain and movement impairments in the emergency department or in an urgent care clinic.

    Scar Release Workshop: This half day workshop reviews the pathophysiology of scars, the mechanisms of tissue activation by cutting tip needles, patient assessment, treatment technique, patient responses to treatment, and aftercare.

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  • Currently, myoActivation Training is restricted to physicians, nurse practitioners, physiotherapists and other health professionals who are certified to insert needles.

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How to become a myoActivist:

Step 1: Register for Training

Choose your level and register

Step 2: Purchase your Course Library

Become a member to get access to comprehensive learning materials

Step 3: Self-study

Prepare with our educational resources

Step 4: Attend the workshop

Participate in hands-on clinical training

Step 5: Access ongoing Resources

Continue learning with our updated library - included in your membership

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Empowering Clinicians

We support excellence in myoActivation® through comprehensive training and ongoing education.

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WE SUPPORT EXCELLENCE IN myoACTIVATION

Educating Patients

We provide resources and support to help patients understand and manage their chronic pain conditions.

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Fostering Research

We advance the science of myofascial pain management through evidence-based research initiatives.

Our big dream
is a world free from myofascial pain, dysfunction and suffering.

We are dedicated to fostering a community of informed clinicians and empowered patients. Our commitment to scientific research and education ensures that you receive the most effective, evidence-based treatments for myofascial dysfunction. Together, we can redefine pain management.

MyoActivation® is a treatment and assessment process for chronic pain and mobility issues. It combines techniques like trigger point needling, scar release, and intramuscular stimulation.

Find a practitioner near you

  • "One of the best courses - so organized, sequence made sense, engaging!"

    Nurse practitioner, 10 years in rural practice with focus on indigenous health, Level 1 myoActivist at time of writing

  • "I will be changing my entire approach to persistent pain”.

    Physiotherapist, 4 years in rural practice, Level 2 myoActivist

  • "This course provided a paradigm shift regarding the approach to pain conditions."

    Family physician, 20 years in rural practice with interest in chronic pain, Level 3 myoActivist

  • "I was very surprised at the high level of teaching achievable during an online session!"

    Family physician, 20 years in rural practice with interest in chronic pain, Level 3 myoActivist