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Case studies, acupoint and motor point technique, assessment and program news from the AcuSport Education instructors.
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Jackie Parra — C.SMA of the Month (Apr. 2019)
Jackie Parra, L.Ac., C.SMA Jackie Parra is one of our graduates who is now a successful sports acupuncturist in Denver and Englewood, Colorado. Here is
How Acupuncturists Can Connect with Sports Teams
As sports research increases, the role of an individual is becoming more and more centralized. With that increase in individual need, from amateur to professional sports,
Diane Wintzer — C.SMA of the Month (Mar. 2019)
Diane Wintzer, L.Ac., C.SMA Diane Wintzer is one of our graduates who is now a successful sports acupuncturist in Camas, Washington. Here is what she
Motor Points and Channel Mirror Imaging
The TCM theory of body imaging, or mirror imaging, posits that ashi points on mirror images of body parts can be used to treat injuries. For
Lindsay Long — C.SMA of the Month (Feb. 2019)
Lindsay Long, L.Ac., C.SMA Lindsay Long, a sports acupuncturist in Boulder, Colorado, who earned her C.SMA designation, describes how professional doors have been opened for
The Huatuojiaji Points & Spinal Degeneration (Spondylosis)
This blog post is an excerpt from Matt Callison’s soon to be released text book, Sports Medicine Acupuncture: An Integrated Approach Combining Sports Medicine and Traditional
Darren Maynard — C.SMA of the Month (Jan. 2019)
Darren Maynard, L.Ac., C.SMA Darren Maynard, a sports acupuncturist in Burlington, Vermont, who earned his C.SMA designation, describes how professional doors have been opened for
Unified Practice – AcuSport Education Alliance Announcement
We are happy to announce the Unified Practice AcuSport Education alliance! Unified Practice (UP) was founded by acupuncturists in 2011, and is the largest digital medical
An Analysis of the Channel Imbalances Associated with Patellofemoral Syndrome
In Sports Medicine Acupuncture®, we emphasize an integrated model, incorporating the best from the traditions of Western Orthopedics/Sports Medicine and Traditional Chinese Medicine. Maybe we learn
Charlie Roach — C.SMA of the Month (Dec. 2018)
Charlie Roach MS, L.Ac., C.SMA Charlie Roach is a Tucson sports acupuncturist — certified in Sports Medicine Acupuncture® — whose skills are reaching a wide