☯️ Our June Newsletter!

Published: Tue, 06/06/23

Enhancing Sports Medicine with Traditional Chinese Medicine

ACUSPORT EDUCATION NEWSLETTER
ISSUE 60 | JUNE 2023

Summertime is here and we have amazing news to announce!

This month marks the completion of the 2022-2023 SMAC PROGRAM with our last Assessment & Treatment of Injuries class for Module IV: The Neck, Shoulder & Upper Extremity. We are currently at waitlist for this in-person only class, but with such demand, we may open a second section so please do not delay in registering if you are interested!

Now for even better news...

The 2023-2025 SMAC PROGRAM IS NOW OPEN FOR REGISTRATION!

The new 2023-2025 SMAC Program is now being offered as two tracks:

ALL IN-PERSON TRACK —12 new & improved in-person classes
HYBRID TRACK — 10 recorded webinars and 4 live, in-person only Assessment & Treatment of Injury classes

We listened to all your feedback and requests to streamline our offerings and make the SMAC Program more succinct and accessible for students all over the world.

In addition to the two new tracks, we are also now offering the four required live, in-person only classes on both coasts—in San Diego, California and Bloomfield, New Jersey to make it easier to attend these classes!

Learn More with these helpful links:

Keep in mind...You have two entire program years to complete all required classes if you are pursuing the certification track AND you do not need to start with any particular module or take modules in order. Participants also have the option to matriculate in SMAC Program classes at any time and to take individual courses either in-person or online. All live, in-person and recorded courses are NCCAOM and CAB CEU/PDA approved!

3-DAY CADAVER LAB FOR THE ACUPUNCTURIST

We are in the final steps of confirming the venue for our next 3-Day Cadaver Labs for the Acupuncturist! This unique and amazing experience should not be missed, regardless whether you’re an experienced practitioner or acupuncture school student. Stay connected and LEARN MORE!

SMA FOUNDATIONAL CLASSES IN CANADA

We’re heading back to Edmonton, AB, Canada from September 23-24, 2023, for the Assessment & Treatment of Low Back and Hip Injuries. Our last class in Edmonton was a sold-out success, so don’t get locked out...

REGISTER FOR A&T OF LOW BACK & HIP INJURIES

1. The Sports Medicine Acupuncture: An Integrated Approach Combining Sports Medicine and Traditional Chinese Medicine textbook by Matt Callison is available for purchase.

“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.

GET YOUR COPY TODAY!

2. NEW & UPDATED Motor Points & Acupuncture Meridians Wall Chart is HERE!

"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.

Have you gotten one yet???

"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

GET YOUR CHART TODAY!

3. FEATURED ARTICLE:

2023-2025 SMAC Program – SIMPLIFIED

By: AcuSport Education

The 2023-2025 SMAC Program is always evolving in order to get the information clear and concise. Without taking away too many assessment and treatment pearls, we have simplified the program and cut down on the amount of days.

We are introducing the Postural Imbalances and Acupuncture Protocols and Myofascial Techniques & Therapeutic Exercise courses that will supplement the Assessment and Treatment of Injury courses. Read below for the course descriptions for the PIAP and MTTE classes.

READ MORE

4. SMAC PROGRAM CLASSES

We have two registration pages—one for live, in-person classes and another for all online and recorded webinars.

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!

2023-2025 LIVE, IN PERSON SMAC PROGRAM—DATES, LOCATION & PRICES

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!

EXPLORE THE SMAC PROGRAM

5. FOUNDATIONAL CLASSES

ASSESSMENT & TREATMENT OF LOW BACK & HIP INJURIES

DATE: September 23-24, 2023

TIME: 9am-5pm

LOCATION: MacEwan University, City Centre Campus, 10700 - 104 Avenue NW, Edmonton, AB

Many discounts and payment options are now available for repeat, CSMA practitioners, acupuncture school students and when paying by check—PLEASE INQUIRE AND REFER TO THE DISCOUNTS & COUPON CODE TAB ON THE REGISTRATION PAGES!

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 (acupuncture supplies & education) and Net of Knowledge (acupuncture education). This is just one of the ways we are fulfilling our goal to support our program graduates!

LEARN MORE

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.

The current SMA Google Group (for C.SMA practitioners) and SMA Facebook page remain the same.

...and join us on Instagram as well!

JOIN THE SPORTS ACUPUNCTURE FACEBOOK GROUP

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San Diego California 92167
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