Fall is in the air, and it’s definitely back to school time at Acusport Education! Between foundational classes in Toronto (Canada), 3 Day Cadaver labs in Bradenton (Florida, USA) and two modules left in our Sports Medicine Acupuncture Certification (SMAC) Program on the East & West Coasts, we have plenty of course options to help you
improve your skills and achieve more lasting results with your patients!
SPORTS MEDICINE ACUPUNCTURE CERTIFICATION PROGRAM UPDATE
MODULE III ASSESSMENT & TREATMENT OF INJURY: THE LOWER EXTREMITY—STARTING THIS MONTH!!!
DATES & LOCATIONS:
In this practical hands-on course, you will learn how and why injuries involving
the lower extremity are due to an imbalance in the lumbo-pelvic hip region, as well as the ankle/foot complex. The L.Ac will learn how to balance the relationship between these structures to provide lasting relief from pain and re-injury.
We will cover postural examination, orthopedic physical examinations and manual muscle testing. In
addition, there is a focus on how to accurately differentiate radicular pain from referred pain, which is so common in the lower extremity! Innovative treatment protocols will be introduced consisting of advanced needle and myofascial techniques to affected tissues and channels!
LEARN MORE & REGISTER
SOON
ALL SMAC CLASSES ARE IN TWO LOCATIONS—VIRGINIA &
CALIFORNIA!
All live in-person courses will be offered near Mission Bay in San Diego, California, at the Marina Village Conference
Center, as well as the Virginia University of Integrative Medicine (VUIM) in Vienna, Virginia, just a short drive from Dulles
International Airport!
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.
- The four required live, in-person only classes are now being offered on two coasts-in San Diego, CA and Vienna, VA!
- All live, in-person and recorded courses are NCCAOM and CAB CEU/PDA approved!
- If pursuing the certification
track, just purchase the in-person classes and online courses and submit proof of completion of online courses to acusortinfo@gmail.com. It’s that easy! And you can decide at any time to pursue this track!
Learn more about the SMAC HYBRID Program: 10 recorded webinars and 4 live, in-person only Assessment & Treatment of Injury classes
SMAC Program helpful links:
As always, if you have any questions, please reach us at acusportinfo@gmail.com.
FOUNDATIONAL CLASSES
NEW TORONTO (CANADA) CLASS ALERT
On November 22-23, we’re heading to Toronto for the TWO-day practical hands on class—Assessment & Treatment of the Low Back & Hip.
Practitioners taking this class will learn to observe, assess and treat the low back and hip as one complex as injury to the low back will often involve hip symptoms and conversely, hip pain frequently stems from the lumbar spine. Imbalance of the musculature acting on the hip and low back will be taught along with innovative treatment protocols to help correct these muscle imbalances and provide
lasting pain relief. We will examine injuries from a mechanical “how and why” using orthopedic physical evaluations and manual muscle testing to assess the integrity of the musculoskeletal system while keeping treatments grounded in the framework of Chinese Medicine. Advanced needle techniques, proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitated stretching and myofascial release techniques are also presented and practiced.
LEARN MORE & REGISTER NOW
3 CADAVER LAB FOR THE ACUPUNCTURIST
Our 3 Day Cadaver Lab at the Dragon Rises College of Oriental Medicine in Bradenton, Florida, running October 17-19, 2025, is SOLD OUT. Please register using the discount code WAITLIST to reserve your place on the list!
Stay tuned for the 2026 3 Day Cadaver Lab dates!
