Injection Therapy Subspecialty
Injection therapies within the chiropractic model focus on drug-free regenerative techniques that enhance the body’s innate ability to heal. These therapies aim to restore structure and function by delivering natural, biologically active substances into targeted tissues—addressing musculoskeletal pain, joint instability, and soft-tissue injuries without pharmaceuticals.
The IANM Injection Therapies Fellowship equips clinicians with the advanced knowledge, technical skill, and clinical judgment to confidently and ethically integrate these modalities into practice.
Education Opportunities
Coming Soon: The approved and recommended educational program will be offered through the Whole Body Institute under Zachary Manwaring, DC, DIANM. The fellowship will be delivered in a hybrid format—combining online didactic coursework with in-person hands-on training—and will be available both as a complete pathway and as individual, stackable modules.
Educational content covers:
- Foundations of injection therapy and safety
- Injection techniques from subcutaneous to intra-articular
- Regenerative agents such as ozone, platelet-rich plasma (PRP), and prolotherapy
- Allogeneic biologics, peptides, and vitamins
- Anatomy, pathology, and case-based clinical decision-making
- Practice integration, ethics, and business development
More information for the courses can be found in the following links:
https://wholebody-institute.com/ – All courses can be signed up for at this website.
Certificate Requirements
Coming Soon: The IANM Certified in Injection Therapies credential (CIT®) will require:
- Completion of approved foundational coursework
- Passing scores on all module assessments
- Demonstration of clinical competency via practical exam
- Submission of 50 documented patient cases
Eligibility is limited to doctoral-level providers (or other licensed practitioners) with injection privileges within their jurisdiction.
Fellowship Requirements
Coming Soon: Fellows must be Board Certified by IANM in Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine or hold an equivalent credential. The fellowship will require a minimum of 100 hours of hybrid education, completion of the CIT® certification, and a capstone OSCE/practical exam. Candidates will complete a mentored clinical case log and demonstrate competency across all core modules.
Examinations
Coming Soon: Details for the IANM CIT® written and practical exams will be provided here once available.
Maintenance of Certification (MOC)
Fellows must maintain IANM diplomate status, meet continuing education requirements in injection therapy, and submit documentation of ongoing practice and training.