4th European Orthopaedic and Sports Acupuncture Congress

DATES: AUGUST 28-30, 2026 | LOCATION: BARCELONA, SPAIN

Following the success of our 3rd Congress in Barcelona, we are pleased to announce the dates for the next edition.

Mark your calendars for August 28-30, 2026.

We are delighted to confirm that our three core speakers—Dr. Josh Margolis, Dr. Jenny Nieters, and Dr. Richard Hazel—will all be returning.

To be among the first to receive the full program and priority registration access in early 2026, you can pre-register your interest below. This involves no commitment or payment at this stage. 

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 45 participants.

Note: The congress will only proceed if we reach at least 30 confirmed sign-ups by four 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.

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 5 or more participants from one association attend.

Seminar Dates, Time & Location

28th – 30th August 2026, Barcelona

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
• Limited seats available.