NISE-Stim Courses
Courses offered in English, Portuguese, Spanish, and German
In-Person Courses
NISE-Stim® Level 1 (16 hours)
NISE-Stim® Level 2 (14 hours)
Course Fees for In-Person Levels 1 and 2
$660 Early Bird Discount (register at least one month before the course)
$660 Group Registration (3+ register together)
Online Courses (see listing below in-person courses)
NISE-Stim® 1 — 8 hours
NISE-Stim® 2A: Trunk — 4 hours
NISE-Stim® 2B: Tone Modulation — 4 hours
Course Fees for Online Courses
$370 Course Fee for Level 1
$250 Course Fee for Level 2A
Recorded Courses (To access, please complete the request form below)
NISE-Stim® 1 — 8 hours
NISE-Stim® 2A: Trunk — 4 hours
NISE-Stim® 2B: Tone Modulation — 4 hours
Course Fees for Recorded Courses
$370 Course Fee for Level 1
$250 Course Fee for Level 2A
Thank you for your interest in our NISE-Stim® recorded courses. Please complete the form below to request permission to have access to our recorded courses. We have Level 1, Level 2A and a updated version of Level 2B (tone modulation for spasticity and dystonia) available. If you have any questions, please email us at NISE@spinalstim.net.
2026 IN-PERSON COURSES
Level 1 In-Person (Taught in English)
August 31-September 1, 2026 - Whippany, NJ
NISE-Stim® Level 1
REGISTRATION
September 5-6, 2026 - London, England, UK
NISE-Stim® Level 1
Level 1 In-Person (Taught in German)
December 11-12 2026 - Munster, Deutschland
NISE-Stim® Level 1
REGISTRATION
Level 2 In-Person (Taught in English)
August 22-23, 2026 – Austin, TX, USA
NISE-Stim® Level 2
REGISTRATION
September 19-20, 2026 – Atlanta, GA, USA
NISE-Stim® Level 2
REGISTRATION
2026 ONLINE COURSES
Online Courses (Taught in English)
October 17-18 (4 hours each day) – NISE-Stim® Level 1
November 14 (4 hours) – NISE-Stim® for the Trunk, Level 2A
Online Courses (Taught in German)
October 24 (4 hours) – NISE-Stim® Level 2A (Taught in German)
Online Courses (Taught in Spanish)
Please check back for future courses.
2027 IN-PERSON COURSES
Level 1 In-Person (Taught in English)
January 9-10, 2027 - Panjim, Goa, India
Level 1 In-Person (Taught in Portuguese/English)
March 5-6, 2027 - Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
March 12-13 , 2027 - Belo Horizonte, Brazil
Level 1 In-Person (Taught in Polish/English)
June 18-19, 2027 - Warsaw, Poland
Level 2 In-Person (Taught in English)
January 11-12, 2027 - Panjim, Goa, India
Level 2 In-Person (Taught in Portuguese/English)
March 7-8, 2027 - Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
March 14-15 , 2027 - Belo Horizonte, Brazil
Level 2 In-Person (Taught in English/Polish)
June 20-21, 2027 - Warsaw, Poland
Hosting NISE-Stim Courses at your Clinic
NISE-Stim Level 1 & Level 2 Certification Courses
Transform Pediatric Neurorehabilitation — Learn, Advance, and Master NISE-Stim
Led by Gerti Motavalli, MPT, Pediatric Physical Therapist — Founder and Developer of NISE-Stim
🧠 NISE-Stim Level 1
Non-Invasive Spinal Electrical Stimulation Certification Course (2 Days – 16 Hours)
Discover how NISE-Stim is reshaping therapy for children with neurological and motor impairments.
This foundational course introduces a non-invasive spinal stimulation approach that enhances motor control, posture, sensation, and autonomic function through improved neuromuscular communication.
Designed for: Physical therapists, occupational therapists, and rehabilitation professionals eager to integrate spinal stimulation safely and effectively into their practice.
You’ll Learn:
• Non-Invasive Spinal Electrical Stimulation techniques
• Muscle–nerve testing and individualized protocol design
• Functional Electrical Stimulation (FES) for trunk and extremity control
• Hands-on labs with clinical case videos
• Optional: Introduction to Turtle Bracing for customizable pediatric orthotics
Hosting NISE-Stim Courses at your Clinic
NISE-Stim Level 1 & Level 2 Certification Courses
Transform Pediatric Neurorehabilitation — Learn, Advance, and Master NISE-Stim
Led by Gerti Motavalli, MPT, Pediatric Physical Therapist — Founder and Developer of NISE-Stim
🧠 NISE-Stim Level 1
Non-Invasive Spinal Electrical Stimulation Certification Course (2 Days – 16 Hours)
Discover how NISE-Stim is reshaping therapy for children with neurological and motor impairments.
This foundational course introduces a non-invasive spinal stimulation approach that enhances motor control, posture, sensation, and autonomic function through improved neuromuscular communication.
Designed for: Physical therapists, occupational therapists, and rehabilitation professionals eager to integrate spinal stimulation safely and effectively into their practice.
You’ll Learn:
• Non-Invasive Spinal Electrical Stimulation techniques
• Muscle–nerve testing and individualized protocol design
• Functional Electrical Stimulation (FES) for trunk and extremity control
• Hands-on labs with clinical case videos
• Optional: Introduction to Turtle Bracing for customizable pediatric orthotics
NISE-Stim Level 2
Advanced Certification in Tone Modulation & Spinal Alignment (2 Days – 14 Hours)
Take your NISE-Stim skills to the next level with this advanced, in-person course focused on tone modulation, posture correction, and spinal alignment.
Learn to refine stimulation parameters and electrode placement to address complex neuromotor challenges.
You’ll Learn:
• Advanced treatment strategies for scoliosis, kyphosis, and lordosis
• Specialized approaches for severe hypotonia, including SMA, to activate and strengthen low-tone muscles
• Techniques to modulate tone — excite nerves for activation or dampen activity to reduce spasticity and dystonia
• Clinical reasoning for postural correction and neuromuscular balance
• Extensive hands-on practice and clinical case demonstrations
Eligibility: Open exclusively to therapists who have completed NISE-Stim Level 1.
Course Fee for Each Course:
- $660 Early Bird
- $690 Regular
- $560 when you sign up for Level 1 + Level 2 together
Combined Option: Level 1 + Level 2 (4 Days Total)
Join both courses as a complete 4-day certification experience — from foundational learning to advanced application of NISE-Stim.
Gain a deep understanding of how to activate, modulate, and realign through spinal stimulation to improve function, tone, and posture.
Special Offer:
When registering for both Level 1 & Level 2 at the same time, save $100 off the Level 2 course fee (Level 2 cost reduced to $560).
Hosting & Registration Details
Registration
Via Jotform (link provided by the host).
Cancellation Policy
- USA: Cancel at no cost up to 6 weeks before the course.
• International: Cancel at no cost up to 8 weeks before the course.
Minimum Attendance:
• USA: 10 participants
• International: 16 participants
If the minimum is not reached by the deadlines above, the host can:
Proceed and cover the missing spots, or
Cancel at no cost within the allowed timeframe.
Free Spots for Hosts
- 1 free spot after 20 paying participants
• 2 free spots after 30 paying participants
Provided by Gerti Motavalli
- Registration management, payment collection, and certificates
• Travel and hotel arrangements
• E-stim units and electrodes for up to 30 participants
Host Responsibilities
- Advertising and promotion (materials provided by Gerti)
• Providing a classroom or gym with chairs, tables, and AV equipment
• Refreshments for breaks
• Arranging children for demonstration treatments