3rd European Orthopaedic and Sports Acupuncture Congress

DATES: SEPTEMBER 5-7, 2025 | LOCATION: BARCELONA, SPAIN

After two fantastic editions, we’re excited to announce the 3rd European Orthopaedic and Sports Acupuncture Congress, coming to a new city! Join us in vibrant Barcelona from September 5-7, 2025, for an unforgettable experience. Building on the tremendous energy and insights from our previous events, this year promises to be even more inspiring, with fresh perspectives, hands-on learning, and dynamic networking opportunities.

For the first time, our Congress will be held outside Amsterdam, in the beautiful and historic city of Barcelona, offering an inspiring backdrop for our work together. Our three distinguished speakers are returning to share new expertise, practical knowledge, and innovations in orthopedic and sports acupuncture.

Save the date and get ready to deepen your practice and connect with like-minded professionals in an exciting new location!

The speakers and topics are as follows:

Dr Josh Margolis will teach the following topic:

• “Bone Deep – Neuromodulating the Sclerotome“

Muscles have finally gotten the respect they rightly deserve. But have we forgotten about bones? Learn powerful, simple acupuncture approaches to neuromodulate the sclerotome to treat chronic, stubborn pain cases. The periosteum, joint capsules, tendons and ligaments of your patients are waiting for you!

Dr. Jenny Nieters will lecture about:

• “Optimizing Athletic Performance and Postural Alignment through Targeted Acupuncture Techniques “

In this lecture, we’ll explore the application of acupuncture to enhance athletic performance and postural alignment. We’ll examine a comprehensive, flow-based approach to treatment, beginning with prone techniques focused on posterior chain organization. This includes targeted points for the head, neck, shoulders, lumbopelvic stability, hamstrings, and calves, aimed at improving alignment, stability, and neuromotor control. For a balanced approach, we’ll also cover supine strategies, integrating core activation points and a parasympathetic combination to optimize recovery and overall function.

and

• Dr. Josh Margolis: “Bone Deep – Neuromodulating the Sclerotome“
• Dr. Jenny Nieters: “Optimizing Athletic Performance and Postural Alignment through Targeted Acupuncture Techniques  “
• Dr. Richard Hazel: “Mastering Neurogenic Thoracic Outlet Syndrome and Sports Acupuncture“ & “Unlocking Speed and Sports Performance“

So who is this congress for? 

This congress is exclusively for qualified practitioners focused on treating acute or chronic pain and working with professional or amateur athletes aiming to boost performance, achieve reliable, measurable results, and experience effective pain relief. Workshops will assume a foundational knowledge of anatomy, ensuring participants can fully engage in the advanced content presented.

This three-day congress will be packed with valuable information, featuring lectures, treatment demonstrations, and ample hands-on practice. To ensure an optimal learning experience, we are limiting attendance to a maximum of 40 participants.

Note: The congress will only proceed if we reach at least 30 confirmed sign-ups by three months before the event. Anyone interested is encouraged to register as soon as possible to secure their spot and to help make this congress a reality.

Our aim is to establish this as an annual event, and as always, we plan to organize an evening gathering to connect, relax, and enjoy!

The workshops will include lectures, treatment demonstrations, and of course a lot of hands-on practice.

About the speakers

Dr. Jenny Nieters specializes in sports medicine, orthopedic injuries and athletic performance. In addition to her private clinical practice, she is a team acupuncturist for the San Francisco 49ers and the Saint Mary’s College Men’s Rugby teams. She teaches continuing education courses for Licensed Acupuncturists privately and was part of the Acupuncture Sports Medicine Apprentice Program, developed by Whitfield Reaves. She works with professional and Olympic athletes including MLB, NFL, rugby, NBA, WWE and tennis.
She also served as event acupuncturist for international rugby tournaments, including the Rugby World Cup Sevens in San Francisco, the Silicon Valley Sevens and the Las Vegas Sevens. She traveled with the Samoan Sevens team to support their efforts at the Paris Sevens tournament. She also the acupuncturist for Tight End University, and event for NFL tight ends.

Dr. Joshua Margolis is a seasoned practitioner with a wealth of experience in manual medicine, bodywork, acupuncture, and Chinese herbal medicine. Since 1995, he has dedicated himself to these healing arts, continually expanding his knowledge and skills. From 2005 to 2009, Joshua served as a faculty member at The Academy of Chinese Culture and Health Sciences and The Acupuncture and Integrative Medicine College, where he imparted his expertise in anatomy, orthopedic acupuncture, advanced channel theory, and pain management. Currently, he shares his wealth of knowledge as a staff member at The Osteopathic College of Ontario and as a respected instructor of doctoral level orthopedic courses at several esteemed acupuncture colleges in the Bay Area.

Dr. Richard Hazel received his Master of Science in Acupuncture – Orthopedic & Sports Medicine at Pacific College in New York. The program focused on the location and treatment of motor points for the treatment pain and improved neuromuscular function. Richard has also studied Neurofunctional Electric Stimulation Acupuncture under Dan Wunderlich, LAc  and the theories and methods of Dr. C C Gunn and Dr. Janet Travell. Richard’s private practice in NY focuses on treating chronic pains and injuries and improving performance by assessing muscle imbalances and decreased range of motion. He gets excellent results with only a few treatments necessary by keeping the focus on restoring the function of the limbs, joints or spinal segments, instead of attempting to merely treat local pain.

Accreditation

Attendees: Please let us know if you need accreditation, so we can apply for it in advance. We can only apply for accreditation if 3 or more participants from one association attend.

Seminar Dates, Time & Location

5th – 7th September 2025, Barcelona

Teaching hours are 9am to 5pm on all three days and the address where the seminar will take place is: 

Barcelona, SPAIN (details will be communicated directly after confirmed sign up). 

Seminar Cost:

• Price: 650 Euros (there will be a 10% early bird discount for sign ups before the end of January).
• Limited seats available.