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2909, 2025

Extra Point Daijianzhen: An Excellent Shoulder Acupuncture Point
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Extra Point Daijianzhen: An Excellent Shoulder Acupuncture Point

Acupoints & Motor Points

Extra Point Daijianzhen: An Excellent Shoulder Acupuncture Point

By Matt Callison|September 29th, 2025|

109, 2025

2026-2027 Sports Medicine Acupuncture Certification Program
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2026-2027 Sports Medicine Acupuncture Certification Program

Featured, News & Events

2026-2027 Sports Medicine Acupuncture Certification Program

By Matt Callison|September 1st, 2025|

3007, 2025

Chronic Ankle Instability and Sports Medicine Acupuncture®
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Chronic Ankle Instability and Sports Medicine Acupuncture®

Sports Medicine Acupuncture and Injuries

Chronic Ankle Instability and Sports Medicine Acupuncture®

By Matt Callison|July 30th, 2025|

107, 2025

“I Am Back!” A Remarkable Injury Recovery Story
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“I Am Back!” A Remarkable Injury Recovery Story

Assessment & Treatment, Sports Medicine Acupuncture and Injuries

“I Am Back!” A Remarkable Injury Recovery Story

By Matt Callison|July 1st, 2025|

3005, 2025

Case Study: Tensor Fascia Lata Muscle Strain Misdiagnosed as Greater Trochanter Bursitis
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Case Study: Tensor Fascia Lata Muscle Strain Misdiagnosed as Greater Trochanter Bursitis

Assessment & Treatment, Sports Medicine Acupuncture and Injuries

Case Study: Tensor Fascia Lata Muscle Strain Misdiagnosed as Greater Trochanter Bursitis

By Matt Callison|May 30th, 2025|

405, 2025

LU 7 (lieque): Location & Threading Needle Technique
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LU 7 (lieque): Location & Threading Needle Technique

Acupoints & Motor Points

LU 7 (lieque): Location & Threading Needle Technique

By Matt Callison|May 4th, 2025|

304, 2025

Thank You! My Final Module I (The Spine)
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Thank You! My Final Module I (The Spine)

Featured, Sports Medicine Acupuncture and Injuries

Thank You! My Final Module I (The Spine)

By Matt Callison|April 3rd, 2025|

503, 2025

Matt Callison’s Last SMAC Program: 2025-2026
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Matt Callison’s Last SMAC Program: 2025-2026

Featured, News & Events

Matt Callison’s Last SMAC Program: 2025-2026

By Matt Callison|March 5th, 2025|

3101, 2025

Do You have a Patient with a Supraspinatus Tear? Acupuncture as an Assessment is a Useful Method
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Do You have a Patient with a Supraspinatus Tear? Acupuncture as an Assessment is a Useful Method

Sports Medicine Acupuncture and Injuries

Do You have a Patient with a Supraspinatus Tear? Acupuncture as an Assessment is a Useful Method

By Matt Callison|January 31st, 2025|

301, 2025

GB 14 and Its Many Clinical Applications
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GB 14 and Its Many Clinical Applications

Acupoints & Motor Points

GB 14 and Its Many Clinical Applications

By Matt Callison|January 3rd, 2025|

2911, 2024

Medial Elbow Pain, Acupuncture & Flexor Carpi Ulnaris Manual Muscle Test
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Medial Elbow Pain, Acupuncture & Flexor Carpi Ulnaris Manual Muscle Test

Acupoints & Motor Points

Medial Elbow Pain, Acupuncture & Flexor Carpi Ulnaris Manual Muscle Test

By Matt Callison|November 29th, 2024|

2910, 2024

2025-2026 Sports Medicine Acupuncture Certification Program and BEYOND
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2025-2026 Sports Medicine Acupuncture Certification Program and BEYOND

Featured, News & Events

2025-2026 Sports Medicine Acupuncture Certification Program and BEYOND

By Matt Callison|October 29th, 2024|

110, 2024

Bicipital Tenosynovitis: Ortho Exam, LU 6 and Multiple Needles in a Line Needle Technique
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Bicipital Tenosynovitis: Ortho Exam, LU 6 and Multiple Needles in a Line Needle Technique

Assessment & Treatment, Sports Medicine Acupuncture and Injuries

Bicipital Tenosynovitis: Ortho Exam, LU 6 and Multiple Needles in a Line Needle Technique

By Matt Callison|October 1st, 2024|

2608, 2024

Adhesive Capsulitis (Frozen Shoulder): Stage One
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Adhesive Capsulitis (Frozen Shoulder): Stage One

Sports Medicine Acupuncture and Injuries

Adhesive Capsulitis (Frozen Shoulder): Stage One

By Matt Callison|August 26th, 2024|

2907, 2024

GB 37 (Guangming): Clinical Applications for this FANTASTIC Acupuncture Point
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GB 37 (Guangming): Clinical Applications for this FANTASTIC Acupuncture Point

Acupoints & Motor Points, Sports Medicine Acupuncture and Injuries

GB 37 (Guangming): Clinical Applications for this FANTASTIC Acupuncture Point

By Matt Callison|July 29th, 2024|

107, 2024

Successful Needle Technique for Patellar Pain Syndromes
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Successful Needle Technique for Patellar Pain Syndromes

Acupoints & Motor Points, Assessment & Treatment, Sports Medicine Acupuncture and Injuries

Successful Needle Technique for Patellar Pain Syndromes

By Matt Callison|July 1st, 2024|

406, 2024

Chronic Ankle Instability, Manual Muscle Testing & Acupuncture
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Chronic Ankle Instability, Manual Muscle Testing & Acupuncture

Acupoints & Motor Points, Assessment & Treatment, Sports Medicine Acupuncture and Injuries

Chronic Ankle Instability, Manual Muscle Testing & Acupuncture

By Matt Callison|June 4th, 2024|

2904, 2024

Peroneal Nerve Entrapment: A Common Lower Leg Pain Generator
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Peroneal Nerve Entrapment: A Common Lower Leg Pain Generator

Sports Medicine Acupuncture and Injuries

Peroneal Nerve Entrapment: A Common Lower Leg Pain Generator

By Matt Callison|April 29th, 2024|

2703, 2024

Obturator Internus: Muscle, Channel & Acupuncture Technique
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Obturator Internus: Muscle, Channel & Acupuncture Technique

Sports Medicine Acupuncture and Injuries

Obturator Internus: Muscle, Channel & Acupuncture Technique

By Matt Callison|March 27th, 2024|

2102, 2024

Mr. Miyagi & the Misaligned Fibular Head
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Mr. Miyagi & the Misaligned Fibular Head

Assessment & Treatment, Case Studies, Featured, Sports Medicine Acupuncture and Injuries

Mr. Miyagi & the Misaligned Fibular Head

By Sean Davis|February 21st, 2024|

102, 2024

Postural Imbalances and Acupuncture Protocols PIAP Reviews (Jan 17-21, 2024)
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Postural Imbalances and Acupuncture Protocols PIAP Reviews (Jan 17-21, 2024)

News & Events

Postural Imbalances and Acupuncture Protocols PIAP Reviews (Jan 17-21, 2024)

By Matt Callison|February 1st, 2024|

601, 2024

Unlocking the Power of Sports Medicine Acupuncture: A Fusion of Eastern and Western Medicine
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Unlocking the Power of Sports Medicine Acupuncture: A Fusion of Eastern and Western Medicine

Featured, Sports Medicine Acupuncture and Injuries

Unlocking the Power of Sports Medicine Acupuncture: A Fusion of Eastern and Western Medicine

By Matt Callison|January 6th, 2024|

2611, 2023

Sacroiliac Joint Pain and the Pelvic Floor: An Approach for the Acupuncturist
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Sacroiliac Joint Pain and the Pelvic Floor: An Approach for the Acupuncturist

Assessment & Treatment, Sports Medicine Acupuncture and Injuries

Sacroiliac Joint Pain and the Pelvic Floor: An Approach for the Acupuncturist

By Matt Callison|November 26th, 2023|

2410, 2023

Understanding and Diagnosing Tendinopathy
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Understanding and Diagnosing Tendinopathy

Assessment & Treatment, Sports Medicine Acupuncture and Injuries

Understanding and Diagnosing Tendinopathy

By Matt Callison|October 24th, 2023|

210, 2023

Understanding the Benefits of Acupuncture in Sports Medicine
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Understanding the Benefits of Acupuncture in Sports Medicine

Featured, Sports Medicine Acupuncture and Injuries

Understanding the Benefits of Acupuncture in Sports Medicine

By Matt Callison|October 2nd, 2023|

2508, 2023

Part 2: Get More Out of Your Zang Fu Treatments: Emphasis on the Middle Jiao
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Part 2: Get More Out of Your Zang Fu Treatments: Emphasis on the Middle Jiao

Sports Medicine Acupuncture and Injuries

Part 2: Get More Out of Your Zang Fu Treatments: Emphasis on the Middle Jiao

By Matt Callison|August 25th, 2023|

2707, 2023

Success of Sports Medicine Acupuncture Surprises Collegiate Head Athletic Trainer
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Success of Sports Medicine Acupuncture Surprises Collegiate Head Athletic Trainer

Sports Medicine Acupuncture and Injuries

Success of Sports Medicine Acupuncture Surprises Collegiate Head Athletic Trainer

By Matt Callison|July 27th, 2023|

407, 2023

2023-2025 SMAC Program Q&A
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2023-2025 SMAC Program Q&A

Featured, News & Events

2023-2025 SMAC Program Q&A

By Brian Lau and Matt Callison|July 4th, 2023|

305, 2023

Pectoralis Major Myofascial Technique & Acupuncture
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Pectoralis Major Myofascial Technique & Acupuncture

Sports Medicine Acupuncture and Injuries

Pectoralis Major Myofascial Technique & Acupuncture

By Brian Lau|May 3rd, 2023|

1204, 2023

PSOAS Reviews
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PSOAS Reviews

News & Events

PSOAS Reviews

By Patricia Botet|April 12th, 2023|

103, 2023

The Channels and their Functional Movement Patterns

By Brian Lau|March 1st, 2023|

1302, 2023

Changing Gillet’s Test with Acupuncture

By Matt Callison|February 13th, 2023|

202, 2023

A Testament to Sports Medicine Acupuncture Education
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A Testament to Sports Medicine Acupuncture Education

Assessment & Treatment, Case Studies

A Testament to Sports Medicine Acupuncture Education

By Uzi Chen|February 2nd, 2023|

3012, 2022

Sports Medicine Acupuncture and Post-Op Knee Rehabilitation
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Sports Medicine Acupuncture and Post-Op Knee Rehabilitation

Sports Medicine Acupuncture and Injuries

Sports Medicine Acupuncture and Post-Op Knee Rehabilitation

By Matt Callison|December 30th, 2022|

3011, 2022

Including DU 1 (Changqiang) into Low Back Pain Treatment Protocols
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Including DU 1 (Changqiang) into Low Back Pain Treatment Protocols

Assessment & Treatment

Including DU 1 (Changqiang) into Low Back Pain Treatment Protocols

By Matt Callison|November 30th, 2022|

711, 2022

Pain Science & Myofascial Trigger Points by Joseph Bickle, L.Ac., C.SMA
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Pain Science & Myofascial Trigger Points by Joseph Bickle, L.Ac., C.SMA

Acupoints & Motor Points, News & Events

Pain Science & Myofascial Trigger Points by Joseph Bickle, L.Ac., C.SMA

By Joe Bickle|November 7th, 2022|

2809, 2022

Thoracolumbar Junction Syndrome (TLJS)
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Thoracolumbar Junction Syndrome (TLJS)

Assessment & Treatment

Thoracolumbar Junction Syndrome (TLJS)

By Brian Lau|September 28th, 2022|

3108, 2022

Sacroiliac Joint Pain: Psoas Reactive to the Piriformis Muscle
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Sacroiliac Joint Pain: Psoas Reactive to the Piriformis Muscle

Assessment & Treatment

Sacroiliac Joint Pain: Psoas Reactive to the Piriformis Muscle

By Matt Callison|August 31st, 2022|

308, 2022

3-Day Cadaver Lab for the Acupuncturist Reviews & Summary
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3-Day Cadaver Lab for the Acupuncturist Reviews & Summary

Featured, News & Events

3-Day Cadaver Lab for the Acupuncturist Reviews & Summary

By Joe Bickle|August 3rd, 2022|

3006, 2022

Atlanto-Occipital Fixation: A Culprit to Many Pain Patterns
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Atlanto-Occipital Fixation: A Culprit to Many Pain Patterns

Acupoints & Motor Points

Atlanto-Occipital Fixation: A Culprit to Many Pain Patterns

By Brian Lau and Matt Callison|June 30th, 2022|

3105, 2022

Tensegrity and the Quadratus Lumborum
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Tensegrity and the Quadratus Lumborum

Channel Sinews (Jingjin)

Tensegrity and the Quadratus Lumborum

By Brian Lau|May 31st, 2022|

305, 2022

A Proprioceptive Needle Technique for the Neck & Completion of the 2019-2022 SMAC Program
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A Proprioceptive Needle Technique for the Neck & Completion of the 2019-2022 SMAC Program

News & Events, Sports Medicine Acupuncture and Injuries

A Proprioceptive Needle Technique for the Neck & Completion of the 2019-2022 SMAC Program

By Matt Callison and Brian Lau|May 3rd, 2022|

3103, 2022

Get More Out of Your Zang Fu Treatments: Emphasis on the Middle Jiao
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Get More Out of Your Zang Fu Treatments: Emphasis on the Middle Jiao

Acupoints & Motor Points, Assessment & Treatment

Get More Out of Your Zang Fu Treatments: Emphasis on the Middle Jiao

By Matt Callison|March 31st, 2022|

103, 2022

Tennis Elbow: Extensor Carpi Radialis Brevis
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Tennis Elbow: Extensor Carpi Radialis Brevis

Assessment & Treatment, Sports Medicine Acupuncture and Injuries

Tennis Elbow: Extensor Carpi Radialis Brevis

By Matt Callison|March 1st, 2022|

2901, 2022

Psoas: Structure, Function and Treatment Class Evaluations
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Psoas: Structure, Function and Treatment Class Evaluations

News & Events

Psoas: Structure, Function and Treatment Class Evaluations

By Matt Callison|January 29th, 2022|

301, 2022

The Psoas Major, the Lumbar Plexus, and the Dai Mai
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The Psoas Major, the Lumbar Plexus, and the Dai Mai

Acupoints & Motor Points, Channel Sinews (Jingjin)

The Psoas Major, the Lumbar Plexus, and the Dai Mai

By Brian Lau|January 3rd, 2022|

212, 2021

Acupuncture as an Assessment
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Acupuncture as an Assessment

Assessment & Treatment

Acupuncture as an Assessment

By Matt Callison|December 2nd, 2021|

2910, 2021

Anterior Knee Pain: Articularis Genus and Extra Point Jianxi
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Anterior Knee Pain: Articularis Genus and Extra Point Jianxi

Acupoints & Motor Points, Assessment & Treatment

Anterior Knee Pain: Articularis Genus and Extra Point Jianxi

By Matt Callison|October 29th, 2021|

410, 2021

Working with the Psoas
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Working with the Psoas

Assessment & Treatment, Channel Sinews (Jingjin)

Working with the Psoas

By Brian Lau|October 4th, 2021|

3108, 2021

Reviews of SMAC Online Webinar — Module II: The Low Back, Hip and Groin
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Reviews of SMAC Online Webinar — Module II: The Low Back, Hip and Groin

Featured, News & Events

Reviews of SMAC Online Webinar — Module II: The Low Back, Hip and Groin

By Matt Callison|August 31st, 2021|

3007, 2021

Low Back Pain Part 1 – Superior Cluneal Nerve Entrapment: A Contributor to Yaoyan Syndrome
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Low Back Pain Part 1 – Superior Cluneal Nerve Entrapment: A Contributor to Yaoyan Syndrome

Assessment & Treatment, Sports Medicine Acupuncture and Injuries

Low Back Pain Part 1 – Superior Cluneal Nerve Entrapment: A Contributor to Yaoyan Syndrome

By Matt Callison|July 30th, 2021|

107, 2021

Reviews of SMAC Online Webinar — Module One: The Spine Anatomy/Palpation/Cadaver Workshop
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Reviews of SMAC Online Webinar — Module One: The Spine Anatomy/Palpation/Cadaver Workshop

Featured, News & Events

Reviews of SMAC Online Webinar — Module One: The Spine Anatomy/Palpation/Cadaver Workshop

By Matt Callison|July 1st, 2021|

2805, 2021

Treating Hip Asymmetry with Sports Medicine Acupuncture®
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Treating Hip Asymmetry with Sports Medicine Acupuncture®

Assessment & Treatment, Case Studies, Sports Medicine Acupuncture and Injuries

Treating Hip Asymmetry with Sports Medicine Acupuncture®

By Sean Davis|May 28th, 2021|

405, 2021

A Case Study Using the Hua Tuo Arc
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A Case Study Using the Hua Tuo Arc

Case Studies, Sports Medicine Acupuncture and Injuries

A Case Study Using the Hua Tuo Arc

By Darren Maynard|May 4th, 2021|

3103, 2021

Vertebral Mechanics: Spinal Offsets
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Vertebral Mechanics: Spinal Offsets

Assessment & Treatment

Vertebral Mechanics: Spinal Offsets

By Brian Lau|March 31st, 2021|

1703, 2021

SMAC Program Direction
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SMAC Program Direction

Business & Practice, Featured, News & Events

SMAC Program Direction

By Matt Callison|March 17th, 2021|

203, 2021

Supinator Syndrome
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Supinator Syndrome

Assessment & Treatment, Channel Sinews (Jingjin)

Supinator Syndrome

By Matt Callison|March 2nd, 2021|

102, 2021

PEER REVIEW: Sports Medicine Acupuncture Textbook Review
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PEER REVIEW: Sports Medicine Acupuncture Textbook Review

Sports Medicine Acupuncture and Injuries

PEER REVIEW: Sports Medicine Acupuncture Textbook Review

By Matt Callison|February 1st, 2021|

401, 2021

Behind the Scenes: A Brief Look into Creating SMAC Online Webinars
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Behind the Scenes: A Brief Look into Creating SMAC Online Webinars

Business & Practice, Featured, News & Events

Behind the Scenes: A Brief Look into Creating SMAC Online Webinars

By Matt Callison and Elisabeth Gould|January 4th, 2021|

212, 2020

Exercise Prescription for the Acupuncturist — Elevated Ilium and Medial Knee Pain: A Channel Sinew Perspective
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Exercise Prescription for the Acupuncturist — Elevated Ilium and Medial Knee Pain: A Channel Sinew Perspective

Corrective Exercises/Intradermal Needles, Sports Medicine Acupuncture and Injuries

Exercise Prescription for the Acupuncturist — Elevated Ilium and Medial Knee Pain: A Channel Sinew Perspective

By Matt Callison and Brian Lau|December 2nd, 2020|

311, 2020

What Is Sports Acupuncture?
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What Is Sports Acupuncture?

Business & Practice, Featured, Sports Medicine Acupuncture and Injuries

What Is Sports Acupuncture?

By Brian Lau and Matt Callison|November 3rd, 2020|

309, 2020

Meralgia Paresthetica: Lateral Femoral Cutaneous Nerve Entrapment
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Meralgia Paresthetica: Lateral Femoral Cutaneous Nerve Entrapment

Assessment & Treatment, Sports Medicine Acupuncture and Injuries

Meralgia Paresthetica: Lateral Femoral Cutaneous Nerve Entrapment

By Matt Callison|September 3rd, 2020|

3007, 2020

Acupuncture During Rehabilitative Exercise
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Acupuncture During Rehabilitative Exercise

Corrective Exercises/Intradermal Needles

Acupuncture During Rehabilitative Exercise

By Matt Callison|July 30th, 2020|

207, 2020

The Sternocleidomastoid Muscle & Its Channel Relationships
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The Sternocleidomastoid Muscle & Its Channel Relationships

Channel Sinews (Jingjin)

The Sternocleidomastoid Muscle & Its Channel Relationships

By Brian Lau|July 2nd, 2020|

206, 2020

San Jiao 5 (Waiguan): Anatomy and Locations
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San Jiao 5 (Waiguan): Anatomy and Locations

Acupoints & Motor Points

San Jiao 5 (Waiguan): Anatomy and Locations

By Matt Callison|June 2nd, 2020|

505, 2020

Patient Self-Care for Balancing the Lung Sinew Channel (Jingjin)
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Patient Self-Care for Balancing the Lung Sinew Channel (Jingjin)

Channel Sinews (Jingjin)

Patient Self-Care for Balancing the Lung Sinew Channel (Jingjin)

By Brian Lau|May 5th, 2020|

904, 2020

Telemedicine Guide: A Low Back Pain Case Study
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Telemedicine Guide: A Low Back Pain Case Study

Case Studies, Featured

Telemedicine Guide: A Low Back Pain Case Study

By Matt Callison and Brian Lau|April 9th, 2020|

1303, 2020

AcuSport Education Forms Strategic Acupuncture Alliances to Benefit YOU
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AcuSport Education Forms Strategic Acupuncture Alliances to Benefit YOU

News & Events

AcuSport Education Forms Strategic Acupuncture Alliances to Benefit YOU

By Scribaceous|March 13th, 2020|

1203, 2020

COVID-19 Results in Rescheduling of Module III
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COVID-19 Results in Rescheduling of Module III

News & Events

COVID-19 Results in Rescheduling of Module III

By Matt Callison|March 12th, 2020|

2602, 2020

Ulnar Nerve Entrapment at the Elbow
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Ulnar Nerve Entrapment at the Elbow

Assessment & Treatment, Sports Medicine Acupuncture and Injuries

Ulnar Nerve Entrapment at the Elbow

By Matt Callison|February 26th, 2020|

602, 2020

Pronator Teres Motor Point and Its Multiple Functions
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Pronator Teres Motor Point and Its Multiple Functions

Acupoints & Motor Points, Assessment & Treatment

Pronator Teres Motor Point and Its Multiple Functions

By Matt Callison|February 6th, 2020|

201, 2020

DU 16 (Fengfu) and the Myodural Bridge
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DU 16 (Fengfu) and the Myodural Bridge

Acupoints & Motor Points

DU 16 (Fengfu) and the Myodural Bridge

By Matt Callison|January 2nd, 2020|

3011, 2019

Sports Medicine Acupuncture for Knee Pain
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Sports Medicine Acupuncture for Knee Pain

Case Studies, Sports Medicine Acupuncture and Injuries

Sports Medicine Acupuncture for Knee Pain

By Jay Bulloch, DAOM, L.Ac., C.SMA|November 30th, 2019|

611, 2019

Pericardium and Lung Channel Sinew and Scapular Position
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Pericardium and Lung Channel Sinew and Scapular Position

Channel Sinews (Jingjin)

Pericardium and Lung Channel Sinew and Scapular Position

By Brian Lau|November 6th, 2019|

210, 2019

Cubital Tunnel Syndrome
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Cubital Tunnel Syndrome

Assessment & Treatment, Sports Medicine Acupuncture and Injuries

Cubital Tunnel Syndrome

By Matt Callison|October 2nd, 2019|

3008, 2019

My Journey to the NFL
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My Journey to the NFL

Business & Practice, Sports Medicine Acupuncture and Injuries

My Journey to the NFL

By Hilary Patzer, L.Ac.|August 30th, 2019|

108, 2019

Anatomy of SP 4 (Gongsun) and Balance of the Medial Arch
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Anatomy of SP 4 (Gongsun) and Balance of the Medial Arch

Acupoints & Motor Points

Anatomy of SP 4 (Gongsun) and Balance of the Medial Arch

By Brian Lau|August 1st, 2019|

307, 2019

Muscle Motor Points: A Focus on Location
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Muscle Motor Points: A Focus on Location

Acupoints & Motor Points

Muscle Motor Points: A Focus on Location

By Matt Callison|July 3rd, 2019|

506, 2019

Assessment & Treatment of the Channel Sinews for Posterior & Medial Knee Pain
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Assessment & Treatment of the Channel Sinews for Posterior & Medial Knee Pain

Channel Sinews (Jingjin)

Assessment & Treatment of the Channel Sinews for Posterior & Medial Knee Pain

By |June 5th, 2019|

3004, 2019

Case Study: Correcting Severe Antalgic Posture & Gait
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Case Study: Correcting Severe Antalgic Posture & Gait

Case Studies, Featured

Case Study: Correcting Severe Antalgic Posture & Gait

By Uzi Chen|April 30th, 2019|

204, 2019

An Amazing Story of Acupuncture Increasing Shoulder Range of Motion
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An Amazing Story of Acupuncture Increasing Shoulder Range of Motion

Case Studies, Corrective Exercises/Intradermal Needles

An Amazing Story of Acupuncture Increasing Shoulder Range of Motion

By Matt Callison|April 2nd, 2019|

403, 2019

How Acupuncturists Can Connect with Sports Teams
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How Acupuncturists Can Connect with Sports Teams

Business & Practice

How Acupuncturists Can Connect with Sports Teams

By |March 4th, 2019|

3101, 2019

Motor Points and Channel Mirror Imaging
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Motor Points and Channel Mirror Imaging

Acupoints & Motor Points

Motor Points and Channel Mirror Imaging

By |January 31st, 2019|

2912, 2018

The Huatuojiaji Points & Spinal Degeneration (Spondylosis)
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The Huatuojiaji Points & Spinal Degeneration (Spondylosis)

Acupoints & Motor Points

The Huatuojiaji Points & Spinal Degeneration (Spondylosis)

By Matt Callison|December 29th, 2018|

312, 2018

Unified Practice – AcuSport Education Alliance Announcement
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Unified Practice – AcuSport Education Alliance Announcement

News & Events

Unified Practice – AcuSport Education Alliance Announcement

By Matt Callison|December 3rd, 2018|

312, 2018

An Analysis of the Channel Imbalances Associated with Patellofemoral Syndrome
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An Analysis of the Channel Imbalances Associated with Patellofemoral Syndrome

Channel Sinews (Jingjin)

An Analysis of the Channel Imbalances Associated with Patellofemoral Syndrome

By Brian Lau|December 3rd, 2018|

3110, 2018

Medial Epicondylitis and the Heart Channel Sinews
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Medial Epicondylitis and the Heart Channel Sinews

Channel Sinews (Jingjin)

Medial Epicondylitis and the Heart Channel Sinews

By Brian Lau and Matt Callison|October 31st, 2018|

2509, 2018

Acupuncture for Tibial Stress Syndrome (Shin Splints)
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Acupuncture for Tibial Stress Syndrome (Shin Splints)

Sports Medicine Acupuncture and Injuries

Acupuncture for Tibial Stress Syndrome (Shin Splints)

By Matt Callison|September 25th, 2018|

3008, 2018

Acupuncture and Moxibustion for Lateral Epicondylitis
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Acupuncture and Moxibustion for Lateral Epicondylitis

Assessment & Treatment, Sports Medicine Acupuncture and Injuries

Acupuncture and Moxibustion for Lateral Epicondylitis

By Matt Callison|August 30th, 2018|

2807, 2018

Sacroiliac Joint Pain and Dysfunction
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Sacroiliac Joint Pain and Dysfunction

Assessment & Treatment, Sports Medicine Acupuncture and Injuries

Sacroiliac Joint Pain and Dysfunction

By Matt Callison|July 28th, 2018|

2706, 2018

Neck and Rhomboid Pain: A Sinew Channel Approach
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Neck and Rhomboid Pain: A Sinew Channel Approach

Channel Sinews (Jingjin)

Neck and Rhomboid Pain: A Sinew Channel Approach

By Brian Lau|June 27th, 2018|

1105, 2018

The Ending of Another Successful SMAC Program
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The Ending of Another Successful SMAC Program

News & Events

The Ending of Another Successful SMAC Program

By Brian Lau and Matt Callison|May 11th, 2018|

2704, 2018

Acupuncture for Hip Pain: A Sports Medicine Acupuncture® Approach
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Acupuncture for Hip Pain: A Sports Medicine Acupuncture® Approach

Case Studies, Featured, Sports Medicine Acupuncture and Injuries

Acupuncture for Hip Pain: A Sports Medicine Acupuncture® Approach

By Jay Bulloch, DAOM, L.Ac., C.SMA|April 27th, 2018|

304, 2018

Reflections on our first 5-Day Cadaver Lab for the Acupuncturist
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Reflections on our first 5-Day Cadaver Lab for the Acupuncturist

News & Events

Reflections on our first 5-Day Cadaver Lab for the Acupuncturist

By Matt Callison|April 3rd, 2018|

3003, 2018

The Kidneys Influence on Ligaments
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The Kidneys Influence on Ligaments

Sports Medicine Acupuncture and Injuries

The Kidneys Influence on Ligaments

By Matt Callison|March 30th, 2018|

2903, 2018

SMAC Program New Class Series
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SMAC Program New Class Series

Channel Sinews (Jingjin), News & Events

SMAC Program New Class Series

By Matt Callison|March 29th, 2018|

2003, 2018

We Will Miss Giovanni Maciocia
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We Will Miss Giovanni Maciocia

News & Events

We Will Miss Giovanni Maciocia

By Matt Callison|March 20th, 2018|

202, 2018

The New & Improved Sports Medicine Acupuncture

By |February 2nd, 2018|

312, 2017

Yaoyan and the Channel Sinews
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Yaoyan and the Channel Sinews

Channel Sinews (Jingjin)

Yaoyan and the Channel Sinews

By Brian Lau|December 3rd, 2017|

DATE	NAME OF CLASS	INSTRUCTOR	LOCATION
Oct 23-26, 2025	MODULE III (The Lower Extremity) Assessment & Treatment of Injuries (ATI) (CA)	Callison	LIVE, IN-PERSON — Marina Village Conference Center, San Diego, California (US)
Nov 6-9, 2025	MODULE IV (The Neck, Shoulder & Upper Extremity) Assessment & Treatment of Injuries (ATI) (VA)	Callison	LIVE, IN-PERSON — Virginia University of Integrative Medicine
Nov 22-23, 2025	Assessment & Treatment of The Low Back & Hip	Dunsmuir	LIVE, IN-PERSON — Ontario College of Traditional Chinese Medicine – Toronto
Jan 29-Feb 1, 2026	MODULE IV (The Neck, Shoulder & Upper Extremity) Assessment & Treatment of Injuries (ATI) (CA)	Callison	LIVE, IN-PERSON — Marina Village Conference Center, San Diego, California (US)

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