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Enhancing Sports Medicine with Traditional Chinese Medicine
ACUSPORT EDUCATION NEWSLETTER
ISSUE 46 | APRIL 2022
Spring is officially here and we are gearing up for an amazing summer ahead of live, in person classes!
Later this month—from April 21-24—we will be hosting our last class in Bloomfield, New Jersey, Module IV: The Neck, Shoulder and Upper Extremity class. Keep in mind, we opened a second section of this class June 23-26, 2022, in San Diego. We only have a couple spots left so if you are interested, please register ASAP!
Open Registration Coming Soon!
1. June 4—Live Webinar—The Quadratus Lumborum: Structure, Function & Treatment
Matt Callison and Brian Lau will discuss the quadratus lumborum being a crucial structure of the lumbar spine. Its role in stability and contribution to low back pain are controversial. We will discuss this muscle's complex structure, latest research on its function, and treatment protocols.
2. 3-Day Cadaver Lab for the Acupuncturist: The Low Back, Hip and Lower Extremities
Each participant will be involved in a 3-day whole body cadaver dissection (fresh tissue—never embalmed). There will be four cadaver dissections occurring simultaneously with five participant dissectors per cadaver. Each participant in the group will have the opportunity to dissect, palpate and needle important structures under the guidance of the Brian Lau and Matt
Callison. The opening of each day will begin with a short presentation on the channel systems myofascial structures, motor points, target tissue, nerve pathways, needle depths and goals of the day’s dissection. Each practitioner dissects a region of the body to its completion in a way that will result in a learning opportunity for every member of the group.
THE NEW 2022-2023 SMAC PROGRAM
A few changes:
→ We will now have four Sinew Channel Assessment and Myofascial Technique (SAM) classes (previously called the Assessment & Treatment of Channel Sinews (ATS). Due to popular demand, there will be one SAM class per Module! ***SAM I is currently being offered in person only, but we hope to offer as a live, webinar in the next year.
→ To streamline the curriculum for the Postural Assessment & Corrective Exercise (PACE) classes, we will now start them in Module II instead of Module I.
→ The Anatomy, Palpation and Cadaver lab will allow for TWICE as much time with the cadaver, palpation and motor point location and needle technique!!! Matt and Brian will not be lecturing in the morning session, but will be going directly into the practical lessons that are divided into morning and afternoon sessions. The registrant will be required to watch the online recording of the
didactic lectures prior to attending the live class (included in the cost of the class).
→ The Assessment & Treatment of Injuries (ATI) classes for Modules II-IV will now be 5 days to allow for more practical time, especially since some students are opting to take some of the preliminary classes online; the Module I live-only class Huatuojiaji: Vertebral Fixations and Facilitated Segments will continue as a 2-day course.
→ We will also be offering a second section of our practical classes: Huatuojiaji: Vertebral Fixations and Facilitated Segments in Module I and the Assessment & Treatment of Injuries in Modules II-IV in Dallas, Texas, to accommodate the overflow of ATI
→ The entire Program will be offered in person at the Marina Village Conference Center in San Diego, CA. Students who have taken online recordings and wish to repeat
any of these classes in person will receive a 25% discount!!! *
* For current students—If you have already started taking live classes prior to this program, you will only be responsible for the courses as previously laid out.
SMAC PROGRAM ONLINE LEARNING AND RECORDED CLASSES
As a reminder, for any of you who were unable to attend our SMAC PROGRAM live, in-person or live webinar classes, about 75% of the program can now be taken online! So, If you haven’t taken the Anatomy, Palpation and Cadaver Lab and/or Assessment & Treatment of Channel Sinew classes (now called SAM), we are also offering these classes as recorded webinars for those traveling for the live ATI class. These classes are great precursors to these practical live, in-person only classes (ATI).
***Keep in mind, Sinew Channel Assessment and Myofascial Technique (SAM) 1 is currently the only in this series that is being offered in person only for now, but we anticipate hosting a live webinar for this class in the year to come!
These recordings are now available for purchase through Lhasa OMS, Eastern Currents and other strategic partners
overseas as well! These classes allow you to earn distant CE’s and count toward your certification! For students taking online webinars and wanting to earn their C.SMA, please make sure to submit a copy of your CEU certificate from these live webinars and recorded classes to acupsortinfo@gmail.com so they will count toward your certification.
RECORDED WEBINARS AVAILABLE FOR SALE:
Individual Module III Courses
- Course 1: Anatomy and Cadaver Lab
- Course 2: Motor Point Needle Protocols for Lower Extremity Muscles
- Course 3: Assessment & Treatment of the Channel Sinews
- Course 4: Postural Assessment and Corrective Exercise
1. The Sports Medicine Acupuncture: An Integrated Approach Combining Sports Medicine and Traditional Chinese Medicine textbook by Matt Callison is available for purchase.
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“An impressive and very thorough book destined to be a great reference guide for the clinic.” — Tom Bisio
“Every practitioner of acupuncture at every level will gain further insight and knowledge from this book.” — Peter Deadman
A brief statement from a user of the book:
“Your book really helped me take that next step - I have used other books and protocols but your organization and explanations are superior - the integration of different ages and scenarios and then the points to match. . . great work and skill, thank you . . and my patients thank you too, many successful outcomes with your guidance- I have been in practice 16 years with loyal following and
have been using your book to help several unresolved problems that my “tool” bag could not help! Thanks again!” — Ali Racheotes
NOTE: The book is available in Canada, Europe, Australia and the UK. To purchase it from one of these locations, please do so through the appropriate distributor found in the FAQ section of the webpage.
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2. NEW & UPDATED Motor Points & Acupuncture Meridians Wall Chart is HERE!
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"Special shout out to Sports Medicine Acupuncture for this brilliant and extremely durable Motor Points and Acupuncture Meridians poster! Patient education is a big deal at my practice. I also appreciate a good 'cheat sheet.' Very informative and well done!” Dr. Samantha Hodges, DAOM, L.Ac., CMT at Personal Best Acupuncture in Marin.
"This chart is amazing! My clients love looking at it and chatting about where they’re feeling pain." Tiffany Schaal from Breathe Easy Wellness.
This beautiful, full-color laminated 27x32 wall chart is an update from the original chart that was published in 2000. The NEW chart has nine new muscle motor points and six modified motor point locations. Not only can it be used for practitioner reference, but also patient education.
The chart comes ready to hang with two durable eyelets and thick lamination for durability and provides the practitioner with:
- Superficial and deep views of detailed muscle anatomy
- Anterior and posterior views of the body
- Over 110 motor point locations
- Easy to read, color-coded acupuncture points and meridians
- Muscle names and innervating spinal segment
- Instructive needle technique diagrams specifically for motor points
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3. C.SMA PRACTITIONER OF THE MONTH:
Darren Johnson, L.Ac., C.SMA
Darren discusses a case in which his SMA training helped him to support a Masters Level Crew team member to not only return to competition, but also to medal in several National events across the country, in consecutive years! Darren also discusses his job at the Center of Integrative Medicine clinic hospital and how his SMA training helped him to be the first and only acupuncturist in the
state of Maryland to work with this hospital system.
4. FEATURED ARTICLE
Get More Out of Your Zang Fu Treatments: Emphasis the Middle Jiao
By Matt Callison
This short article encourages acupuncturists to learn a very effective point combination and simple thoracic vertebral mobilization technique for middle jiao disharmonies.
5. SMAC PROGRAM CLASSES
To make registration easy for both online course and live in-person courses, we’ve created two registration pages—one for Live, In-Person
Classes (every class will still be offered in this format) and another for all Recorded Webinars (about 75% of the program is available in this format).
Bonus Repeat Discount for this Program Year Only
If you took our live, online classes and are interested in retaking them as live, in person classes, please email Patricia at acusportinfo@gmail.com for a special extra discounted repeat coupon code!
You’ll still have a two-year period of time to complete all of your classes to earn your certification, but this will allow you the flexibility to attend classes either in person or study on your own time. View our Class Descriptions page for a list of classes for each module and the available formats!
For those looking for certification, you will need to take all classes in every module, including the four practical, in-person only classes and then pass all four online module exams and the final in-person, practical exam.
- Module I Huatuojiaji Points: Vertebral Fixations and Facilitated Segments
- Module II: Assessment and Treatment of Low Back, Hip & Groin Injuries
- Module III: Assessment and Treatment of Lower Extremity Injuries
- Module IV: Assessment and Treatment of Neck, Shoulder & Upper Extremity Injuries
*Keep in mind the new class, Sinew Channel Assessment and Myofascial Technique (SAM) 1 is currently being offered in-person only until we host a live webinar in the year to come!
Also don't forget, you can start the program with any Module and can take individual classes or all classes within a Module!
For questions and support, please visit our newly revised FAQ page. From registration to certification questions, this is an excellent resource to get all your questions answered. As always, if you have any additional questions, please email Patricia Botet at acusportinfo@gmail.com. We’re always here to help!
MODULE IV 2019-2022 SMAC Program Live, In-Person Classes are NOW OPEN FOR REGISTRATION! As is all of the 2022-2023 SMAC Program in San Diego, CA!!!
Many discounts and payment options are now available for repeat, CSMA practitioners, acupuncture school students and when paying by check—PLEASE INQUIRE!
Remember, you can start the program at any time AND taking individual classes within the SMAC Program is a way to earn your CEU’s without committing to the whole program or even a whole module.
DISCOUNTS & COUPON CODES: Please make sure to open the tab Discounts & Coupon Codes on the registration page of each class and enter the appropriate discount code in the Coupon Code section when registering. Coupon codes are case sensitive so please make sure to enter them exactly as they appear on the site. If a code does not work, do not submit your registration. Please email Patricia at acusportinfo@gmail.com first. Refunds and adjustments will not
be made once the registration has been submitted.
6. YOUTUBE CHANNEL: SPORTS MEDICINE ACUPUNCTURE
We're always updating the channel with new educational videos. Check it out and sign up to get notified when new videos get added! SUBSCRIBE TODAY
7. ACUSPORT EDUCATION'S STRATEGIC ALLIANCES
We want to make sure you know about the beneficial alliances that AcuSport Education has formed with Lhasa OMS and Unified Practice. This is just one of the ways we are fulfilling our goal to support our program graduates!
8. WANT TO STAY CONNECTED WITH US DURING THE MONTH?
Make sure to join our Sports Acupuncture Facebook Group where we post interesting treatment strategies and the sports
acupuncture community shares clinically relevant discussions that can help you improve your practice. We began moderating this new group on July 1, 2019. It is closed to the public, but open to ALL Licensed Acupuncturists and Acupuncture students (proof required) and ALL members of the group can post. The page is NOT exclusive to C.SMAs, so others training in Sports Acupuncture are welcome to post, though we think that the group will reflect Sports Medicine Acupuncture, especially if
C.SMAs post frequently. Below is a portion of the statement that appears on the 'About' page.
"This group is open to licensed and registered acupuncturists. The goal of this sports acupuncture group is to build unity in the field of Sports and Orthopedic acupuncture and to promote this field within the larger acupuncture community. While the administrators of the group are the creators of Sports Medicine Acupuncture®, sports and orthopedic are welcome to
post and discuss. The group is lightly moderated. Information from all traditions of acupuncture are welcome and encouraged, as they are collectively integrated into this forum, but please keep the conversation relevant to the above stated goals."
The current SMA Google Group (for C.SMA practitioners) and SMA Facebook page remain the same.
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