It’s been an incredible start to the year. We held two back-to-back sold-out SMAC Program Module IV: The Neck, Shoulder & Upper Extremity courses in January, and even opened registration for one final section of this class running February 19-22, 2026 in San Diego. Seats are limited so register now for Matt Callison’s last
SMAC program course!
We also completed the second in our Trigger Point series—Trigger Point Needling of the Abdominals, Low Back, Hip & Thigh in Bradenton (Florida), one of two locations for our next 2026-2027 SMAC program starting next month! We plan on offering more trigger point courses later this year so be on the lookout.
We continue into 2026 with even more programming, a brand new 2026-2027 SMAC PROGRAM in San Diego, CA and Bradenton, FL, and even more intensives from our tried-and-true Assessment & Treatment of Low Back & Hip injuries in Calgary, Canada from February 29-March 1, our Spring 3 Day Cadaver Lab for the Acupuncturist from March 6-8, plus so many more weekend classes intensives to come…
SMAC PROGRAM UPDATES
2025-2026 SMAC PROGRAM
As we mentioned, we opened one additional section of Module IV: The Neck, Shoulder & Upper Extremity February 19-22 in San Diego, CA so if you’ve been waiting to start, now is the best time—REGISTER NOW! Remember, you can start with any module and take classes out of order and a la carte!
2026-2027 SMAC PROGRAM
The 2026-2027 SMAC PROGRAM IS NOW OPEN FOR REGISTRATION! Classes will be held on the East Coast at the Dragon Rises College of Oriental Medicine in Bradenton, Florida, and on the West Coast, we’ll be back at the Marina Conference Center in San Diego, California!
LEARN MORE & REGISTER NOW
As a reminder, although the 2025-2026 SMAC PROGRAM will be Matt Callison’s last SMAC Program as head instructor, the SMAC program will continue with other expertly qualified instructors, who are both master practitioners and gifted educators of Sports Medicine Acupuncture. And, as always, we will continue to provide the highest level of training in our field and Matt will continue to direct all programming along
with teaching advanced intensive in-person classes.
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 (2026-2027 Program)!
- 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.
SMA INTENSIVE CLASSES
CANADA CLASS ALERT
We’re also heading back to CITCM in Calgary, AB, Canada February 28-March 1, 2026 for the Assessment
& Treatment of the Low Back & Hip!
This course blends TCM and Western methods to assess and treat common low back and hip injuries. Through orthopedic evaluation, manual muscle testing and targeted needling, practitioners learn effective techniques to improve clinical
outcomes.
LEARN MORE & REGISTER NOW
3-DAY CADAVER LAB FOR THE ACUPUNCTURIST
Registration for the Spring 2026 3-Day Cadaver Lab for the Acupuncturist at Dragon Rises College of Oriental Medicine (DRCOM) in Bradenton, FL is now open!
3-Day Cadaver Lab for the Acupuncturist 2026 Dates:
- March 6-8, 2026 — Register Now!
- October 9-11, 2026 — Registration opens April 2026
