WELCOME TO SMARTCARE EDUCATION™

SmartCARE Education™ was founded by Dr. Thomas Kauffman in 2021 with the goal of providing fitness-forward chiropractors, physical therapists and other health care providers with the best education, resources and guidance in the treatment and management of orthopedic and sport injuries and pathologies. 

Our courses are taught in-person, online, and in a hybrid format to chiropractors, physical therapists and rehabilitation professionals to learn effective strategies to manage orthopedic and sports related injuries and pathologies. Including the treatment for tendinopathies, muscle and joint injuries, TMD, shoulder impingement, surgical rehabilitation, chronic low back pain, and more.

Our Certified Dry Needling Practitioner™ program, our rehabilitation courses and our clinical lectures offer a patient-centered, evidence-informed, fitness-forward approach to help you enhance your patient care, improve their outcomes and develop your clinical skills.

Each course presents you current scientific principles and research alongside a vast amount of clinical pearls and experience, allowing the immediate application of the principles learned in each course into your practice.

All course curriculums have been developed and approved by SmartCARE Education™ to become the gold standard in musculoskeletal education for fitness-forward chiropractors, physical therapists and other health care professionals. 

All courses are designed to meet PACE and APTA standards for chiropractors and physical therapists in Missouri, Kansas, and Arkansas.

“I showed up with expectations that were met and exceeded. Dr. Kaufman is considerate of everyone’s time & addresses lots of different learning style/techniques with his presentation/demonstration. I developed effective needling skills AND I took away invaluable palpation knowledge that (as a student) I’ll be able to carry into practice. ”

Hope M. (DC student)

“Dr. Kauffman is very personable and all about you learning all you can while doing your best. He has the course very organized and in an easy learning order. It is super nice that he keeps it with a small cohort to get lots of hands on and one on one learning with Dr. Kauffman. Highly would recommend any of his courses but especially the Dry Needling course! ”

Abigail B. (DC student)

“I entered the program with skepticism and left feeling confident about the practice of dry needling and my skills to deliver it. I also appreciate Dr. Kauffman being transparent about the mechanisms associated with DN and its integration into an adapting holistic healthcare treatment model. ”

Dr. Logan DC

“What a great course, such much knowledge, the instructor was so knowledgeable in this field and willing to be versatile to ensure learning. Would highly recommend to anyone who wants to get into needling!”

Dr. Jake DC

“Dry needling was a well thought out and educational course. I now have another tool in my tool box for treating patients.”

Dr. Eric - DC

“I took the strength and conditioning course for rehabilitation. Great course to learn how to assess an athletes program when they come from a powerlifting or strength background. Would love to learn more about the endurance side! Can't wait for the next course! ”

Dr. Mark DPT

“Dr. Kauffman is an amazing teacher who’s knowledge of soft tissue modalities goes far beyond just dry needling and exercise. Take this course if you’re interested in dry needling. ”

Cameron G. (DC student)

“I showed up not knowing what to expect from a chiropractor teaching Dry Needling. Well, I was blown away by how well the course was taught! The amount of information combined with the small group is just perfect to ask questions and get them answered immediately! A great course for all my colleagues! ”

Dr. John DPT

Dry Needling Courses

2025 Schedule Available

Hybrid Dry Needling courses for chiropractors and physical therapists in Missouri, Kansas, Texas and Illinois.
Upcoming Dry Needling Courses

Rehabilitation Courses

Self-paced biomechanics, myofascial therapies, and rehabilitation courses, lectures and webinars for chiropractors, physical therapists and rehab professionals.
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SmartCARE+ Membership

Student and Professional Memberships

Stream lectures, webinars, and courses for a low yearly price. New topics added monthly. CE's available for professionals.
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Dry Needling Video Library

Videos added monthly

SmartCARE Education is recognized by the PACE program of the Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards. Physical Therapists may submit hours for individual state approval.

FAQs

  • Is there a student discount for courses?

    We understand being a student can limit available funds. That is why all our courses have student pricing available on ALL our courses. If you need assistance and would like a payment plan, please contact us at [email protected]

  • What is PACE approved?

    PACE approval is for chiropractors who need continuing education. Keep in mind, that some states have specific requirements for chiropractors when it comes to continuing education credits, and not all of them are PACE approved states. Consult with your state or send us an email at [email protected]

  • How long do I have access to the course material?

    You'll have access to the course material you purchased for the lifetime of your account. For online courses, you must complete the course work within 60 days in order to obtain continuing education credits for your state.

  • How often do you update your courses?

    Course materials are assessed quarterly and updated information is added once a year.

  • What is included in the memberships?

    You will have access to a variety of lectures, webinars and on-line courses for the life of your membership. Some courses are not included in the membership, but may be purchased at a discounted rate.

  • What is your cancellation policy?

    You can find our cancellation, refund, transfer and exchange policy on the bottom left corner of the page.