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Case studies, acupoint and motor point technique, assessment and program news from the AcuSport Education instructors.
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3-Day Cadaver Lab for the Acupuncturist Reviews & Summary
I had a unique opportunity recently to help Brian Lau and Matt Callison in a 3-day Cadaver Dissection Lab. Michellle Valhakis and I assisted as
Riley Smith—C.SMA of the Month (August 2022)
Riley Smith L.Ac., DACM, C.SMA Riley Smith, L.Ac., DACM, C.SMA completed the SMAC Program in July 2021, and is a practicing sports acupuncturist
Atlanto-Occipital Fixation: A Culprit to Many Pain Patterns
In the Sports Medicine Acupuncture Certification program, we look at the role that vertebral and sacral fixations play in patient complaints including musculoskeletal and zang
Deb Engelgau—C.SMA of the Month (July 2022)
Deb Engelgau, L.Ac., C.SMA Deb Engelgau, L.Ac., C.SMA completed the SMAC Program in June 2013, and has been a practicing sports acupuncturist in
Tensegrity and the Quadratus Lumborum
Matt Callison and I are preparing for a two-hour webinar on the quadratus lumborum (QL) and I put together a short video to highlight how
Adrienne Coombs—C.SMA of the Month (June 2022)
Adrienne Coombs, TCMP, C.SMA Adrienne Coombs, TCMP, C.SMA completed the SMAC program in October 2015, and is now a practicing sports acupuncturist in
A Proprioceptive Needle Technique for the Neck & Completion of the 2019-2022 SMAC Program
In this month's blog post, we're sharing a video of a proprioceptive needle technique for the neck and a bit about the completion of the
Richard Macgurn—C.SMA of the Month (May 2022)
Richard Macgurn L.Ac., C.SMA Richard Macgurn, L.Ac., C.SMA completed the SMAC program in June 2021, and is now a practicing sports acupuncturist in
Get More Out of Your Zang Fu Treatments: Emphasis on the Middle Jiao
This short article, which is focused on getting more out of your Zang Fu treatments, encourages acupuncturists to learn a very effective point combination and
Darren Johnson—C.SMA of the Month (April 2022)
Darren Johnson L.Ac., C.SMA Darren Johnson, L.Ac., C.SMA completed the SMAC program in February 2012, and is now a practicing sports acupuncturist in