Learn to palpate, locate and treat pain-producing myofascial trigger points of the abdominals, low back, hip and thigh. The emphasis is on technique and on integrating it into a full treatment to improve outcomes for common pain syndromes and movement dysfunctions of these regions.
- Dates & time
- February 27–28, 2027
Sat 8am–6pm · Sun 8am–5pm - Location
- Dragon Rises College of Oriental Medicine
Bradenton, FL (US) - Instructor
- Brian Lau, AP, C.SMA
- CEUs
- 17 NCCAOM-approved CEUs
About this course
You will leave with:
- An anatomical understanding of trigger points, and of peripheral and central sensitization
- The role trigger points play in the channel system
- Key clinical signs for when to use trigger point needling
- Confidence needling sensitive structures of the abdomen, low back, hip and thigh
See every SMA Intensive course on the SMA Intensive course descriptions page.
Before you register
Registering means you agree to the AcuSport Education Agreement Form and Release of Liability below. Tick the agreement box on the registration form to confirm.
To register for this Sports Medicine Acupuncture (SMA) live, in-person course, you must:
- Understand and agree to the AcuSport Education Agreement Form and Release of Liability (below).
- Be a licensed acupuncturist and provide proof of: a diploma from an ACAOM-accredited or equivalent Traditional Chinese Medicine acupuncture school, with a minimum of 2,000 hours of acupuncture and TCM training; an active license; and active malpractice insurance.
- Or be a current acupuncture student and provide proof of current matriculation at an ACAOM-accredited or equivalent Traditional Chinese Medicine acupuncture school.
After you register, you will receive a “Registration Pending” email explaining how to upload your documents to our secure Dropbox folder. Your registration is not complete until all documents are received.
Required documents
Clear, legible JPG, PDF or Word files:
- Current acupuncture license (a photo is acceptable)
- Diploma from the ACAOM-accredited or equivalent TCM acupuncture school you graduated from
- Current malpractice insurance
- Or proof of current matriculation at an ACAOM-accredited or equivalent TCM acupuncture school
How to upload
- Open the AcuSport Education Dropbox upload page (opens in a new tab).
- Select your documents from where they are stored.
- Attach your documents.
- Choose Upload.
Questions about your documents? Email [email protected]. For Dropbox issues, see Dropbox Help (opens in a new tab). Other questions? Read our FAQs.
Payment is processed at the time of registration.
We accept Visa, Mastercard, AMEX and Discover. US bank checks are also accepted. All course fees are in US dollars, regardless of the course location. Checks from abroad must be written out to be paid in US dollars. Mail check payments to:
AcuSport Education
P.O. Box 7699
San Diego, CA 92167
Coupon codes are offered to C.SMA practitioners and students paying by check. One coupon code per course, module or program, and discounted seats are limited. If a code does not work, that discount has reached its limit.
| Student type | Discount | Code |
|---|---|---|
| Standard (credit card) | 0% | None |
| Standard (check) | 2.5% | CHECK |
| C.SMA practitioners | 10% | 0525CSMA10 |
| Canadian R.Ac. practitioners | 5% | 1026CA5 |
There is a 45-day cancellation period. See Refund & cancellation policy below.
Cancellations
Cancellations received more than 45 days before the course start date may be eligible for a full refund, less a $50 cancellation fee and an 8% transaction fee for credit card payments. All cancellations must be made in writing and emailed to [email protected]. Cancellations within 21 days of the start date are not eligible for a refund, and neither are registrants who do not attend without notice.
Refunds are credited to the original credit card, or by check if applicable.
Partial completions
Participants do not receive credit for missed sessions, or certificates of completion for partially completed courses.
AcuSport Education cancellation terms
AcuSport Education may cancel an event due to low enrollment or other circumstances that make it non-viable. If we cancel, registered students receive a full refund of tuition paid. AcuSport Education does not pay for travel costs incurred due to a cancelled course.
AcuSport Seminar Series, Inc. and its subsidiary company AcuSport Education (AE) admit qualified students of any race, gender, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin into our programs. AE does not discriminate based on race, gender, sexual orientation, or national or ethnic origin in the administration of its educational policies, admission policies or programs.
I am licensed in my state, province or country to practice acupuncture and herein as participant, hereby release AcuSport Education, dba AcuSport Seminar Series, Inc., herein as Matt Callison L.Ac., from any and all liability of techniques (needle techniques, manual therapies, etc.) taught by Matt Callison L.Ac., faculty, co-teachers, assistants, and employed instructors, and learned and performed by the participant during and after each course offered by AcuSport Seminar Series.
I hereby release and hold harmless Matt Callison L.Ac., and/or his assistants/representatives as set forth above, as well as the seminar venue Dragon Rises College of Oriental Medicine from any liability by virtue of any physical injury to other seminar participants or clientele treated by said participant due to needle techniques, scalpel cut injuries or manual therapies performed by the participant taking the seminar or by any other injury that may occur on or off of these premises. Further, by agreeing to this release of liability, I can show proof that I am currently a licensed acupuncturist and that I possess and am covered by a current professional liability insurance policy.
If I am an attending student, I hereby release and hold harmless Matt Callison L.Ac. and/or his assistants, as well as the seminar venue, Dragon Rises College of Oriental Medicine.
I give permission for any images taken or recorded of me during the in-person, live-gathering workshops by photo, audio and/or video. These images are owned by Matt Callison and he has full rights to use these images for commercial and educational purposes.
By ticking the agreement box at the bottom of the registration form, I affirm that I have read this release and that I fully understand and agree to its terms.
