Spring is here—and we’re excited to share a full lineup of new class announcements!
SPORTS MEDICINE ACUPUNCTURE CERTIFICATION PROGRAM
We recently kicked off Module I: The Spine for the 2026–2027 SMAC Program, and the feedback has been outstanding. Registration is now open for:
Module II: The Low Back, Hip & Groin
This is a can’t-miss module for practitioners looking to elevate both diagnostic accuracy and treatment outcomes for low back, groin and hip injuries. Can you
differentiate and trouble- shoot pain patterns in these regions? You’ll gain a deeper understanding of how to differentiate radicular versus referred pain, manage acute versus chronic injuries, and address key factors such as pelvic balance and normal spinal degeneration.
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SMA INTENSIVE COURSES
NEW WEEKEND INTENSIVE CLASSES IN CANADA
We’re heading back to Canada this year with two exciting weekend intensives:
Each course is packed with practical, immediately applicable content for your clinical practice. Topics include postural assessment, manual muscle testing, orthopedic and neurological examinations, and comprehensive treatment strategies. You’ll also learn innovative needle techniques
alongside PNF stretching and myofascial approaches—all designed to significantly enhance patient outcomes! Don’t miss out. Seats are limited and will fill up quickly!
3 DAY CADAVER LAB (3DC) FOR THE ACUPUNCTURIST IS BACK
Nothing can replace doing dissection
first hand, with your own hands and eyes. This class is imperative for the acupuncturist as you will return to your practice with a new vision of your patients that helps with improved treatment outcomes!
The Fall 3DC class is now open for registration. Running October 16-18, 2026 in Bradenton, FL, this 3-day cadaver dissection provides acupuncturists and acupuncture students the opportunity to dissect, palpate and needle important structures under the guidance of Brian Lau, AP, C.SMA and Joseph Bickle, L.Ac., C.SMA. It is truly an
invaluable experience so don’t miss out!
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Ready to Level Up Your Practice?
If you’re serious about mastering assessment and treatment for orthopedic and sports-related conditions, the SMAC Program is your next step!
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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 Bradenton, FL!
- 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.
