Sports Medicine Acupuncture/AcuSport Education

07/03/2026

What does a skilled clinician do when a professional musician develops ventral forearm paresthesia?

I recently filmed an exclusive clinical video featuring Ty, a professional mandolin player, to demonstrate exactly what to look for.

This video is my free gift to you when you subscribe to the AcuSport Education newsletter. Once you confirm your subscription, it's yours instantly.

In the video, you'll watch me walk through nerve topography and orthopedic assessment in order to determine the cause of the paresthesia and provide acupuncture points that will greatly help the condition.

This is the standard of care our graduates bring to their patients every day. See it in action.

As a subscriber, you'll receive:

→ Monthly clinical insights & blog posts

→ Updates on new SMAC Program & SMA Foundational Courses

→ Early access to promotions and sales

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06/10/2026

JOIN the American Acupuncture Council for another exciting episode of TO THE POINT as Brian Lau of Jingjin Movement Training Presents:

Myofascial Point Combinations with UB 60 �����
- UB 60 (Kunlun) and its influence on the Bladder sinew channel.
- Myofascial planes and muscle-tension relationships.
-Myofascial trigger point (MTrP) combinations with UB 60 (Kunlun).

If you can't make it you can get a copy of the transcript by texting NEEDLE to (714) 332- 6926.

06/05/2026

Thousands of years before "dry needling" became a buzzword, acupuncturists were already treating pain, restoring movement, and addressing myofascial dysfunction through the skilled use of acupuncture needling.

Our latest article, "Dry Needling & Acupuncture: A Few Words," explores the history of ashi points, trigger point needling, and why anatomical knowledge combined with traditional acupuncture principles remains so powerful in modern practice.

READ THE ARTICLE: 🔗 https://sportsmedicineacupuncture.com/dry-needling-and-acupuncture/

If you're ready to sharpen your palpation skills, improve clinical outcomes, and confidently integrate trigger point therapy into comprehensive treatment plans, don't miss our upcoming hands-on trainings:

❶ Trigger Point Needling for the Head, Neck & Shoulder

🔗 https://sportsmedicineacupuncture.com/event/tp-needling-head-neck-shoulder-jul-2026/

❷ Trigger Point Needling for the Abdominals, Low Back, Hip & Thigh

🔗 https://sportsmedicineacupuncture.com/event/trigger-point-needling-abdominals-low-back-hip-thigh/

Led by senior practitioners, these immersive courses will help you:

—Refine trigger point localization and palpation skills

—Learn effective needling techniques to reduce pain and restore function

—Integrate trigger point therapy into full treatment protocols

—Apply real-world clinical strategies you can use immediately

Read the article and discover why this work has deep roots in our profession—and why these skills are more relevant than ever.

Summer classes are filling now. Register Now to secure your spot!

06/04/2026

A huge thank you to Evan for sharing his experience with our SMAC Program 🙌 We truly value every piece of feedback—and we’re always evolving, refining, and leveling up the program year after year to give you the best possible clinical edge.

READ MORE STUDENT TESTIMONIALS: 🔗 https://sportsmedicineacupuncture.com/smac-program/student-reviews/ (LINKS IN COMMENT BELOW!)

The 2026–2027 SMAC Program is OPEN for registration. If you’re ready to elevate your clinical outcomes and expand your skill set, this is your moment so don’t miss out!

NEXT UP: Module III — The Lower Extremity in San Diego, CA (September 24-27, 2026)

🔗 https://sportsmedicineacupuncture.com/event/mod-iii-ati-ca-sep-2026/

Spots fill fast—secure yours and take your practice to the next level!

LEARN MORE: 🔗 https://sportsmedicineacupuncture.com/smac-program/

REGISTER NOW: 🔗 https://sportsmedicineacupuncture.com/event/mod-iii-ati-ca-sep-2026/

Not sure where or how to start? Email us at [email protected]!

06/03/2026

📣 Our June SMA newsletter is here!

Attention Acupuncture Community...our latest newsletter has just been sent out and it’s full of important info and valuable tools for all of you who are passionate about sports medicine and acupuncture.

READ IT NOW: 🔗 https://acusporteducation.optin.com/newsletter/awlist4901849/Mjk5NDUwOTk=/our-june-2026-newsletter.htm (LINK ALSO IN COMMENTS)

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And, of course, you can always email your questions to [email protected]!

06/02/2026

What does a skilled clinician do when a professional musician develops ventral forearm paresthesia?

Matt Callison, L.Ac. — founder of AcuSport Education and creator of the world-renowned Sports Medicine Acupuncture Certification (SMAC) program — demonstrates exactly that in an exclusive clinical video featuring Ty, a professional mandolin player.

This video is our free gift to you — simply subscribe to the AcuSport Education newsletter and it's yours instantly.

Matt will walk you through nerve topography and orthopedic assessment in order to determine the cause of the paresthesia and provide acupuncture points that will greatly help the condition.

As a subscriber, you'll receive:

→ Monthly clinical insights & blog posts
→ Updates on new SMAC Program & SMA Foundational Courses
→ Early access to promotions and sales

This is the standard of care our graduates bring to their patients every day. See it in action.

🎯 Join the newsletter — your free video awaits: https://acusporteducation.aweb.page/clinical-video-for-acupuncturists

05/27/2026

ONLY 3 SEATS REMAINING FOR THE NEXT 3 DAY CADAVER LAB FOR THE ACUPUNCTURIST

Developed by acupuncturists for acupuncturists!

🗓️ October 16-18, 2026
📍 Bradenton, Florida (US)

ONLY A FEW SEATS LEFT...REGISTER NOW: 🔗 https://sportsmedicineacupuncture.com/event/3-day-cadaver-lab-oct-2026/ (LINK IN COMMENTS)

"Invaluable experience, it changed my practice. I am more confident because now I understand where my patient’s pain is! THANK YOU!"

Each participant will be involved in a 3-day cadaver dissection where they’ll have 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.

"Nothing can replace doing dissection firsthand, 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!"

THIS CLASS WILL SELL OUT...register now to join us for a unique opportunity like none other!

PAYMENT PLANS AVAILABLE! Email [email protected] for more information.

REGISTER HERE: 🔗 https://sportsmedicineacupuncture.com/event/3-day-cadaver-lab-oct-2026/ (LINK IN COMMENTS)

05/21/2026

Don't miss out on our Trigger Point Classes this summer!

This summer, we’re bringing back-to-back Trigger Point Therapy classes to FLORIDA and MINNESOTA—the perfect opportunity to combine sunshine with studies!

Unlock powerful pain-relief techniques and enhance your clinical outcomes in these immersive, hands-on trainings. Strengthen your palpation skills and learn to accurately identify and treat pain-producing myofascial trigger points with greater precision and confidence.

Led by senior practitioners, Brian Lau and Joseph Bickle, these classes combine focused instruction with extensive practical application, helping you seamlessly integrate trigger point therapy into comprehensive treatment plans for common pain syndromes and movement dysfunctions across multiple body regions.

You’ll leave with:

❶ Refined palpation & trigger point localization skills

❷ Effective hands-on techniques to relieve pain & restore functional movement

❸ Practical strategies for incorporating trigger point therapy into full treatment protocols

❹ Real-world clinical applications and case-based approaches you can use immediately

Gain the confidence, assessment tools, and hands-on techniques to help accelerate patient recovery and deliver stronger clinical results.

LEARN MORE & REGISTER NOW:

Trigger Point Needling for the Head, Neck and Shoulder (Bradenton, FL): 🔗 https://sportsmedicineacupuncture.com/event/tp-needling-head-neck-shoulder-jul-2026/

Trigger Point Needling for the Abdominals, Low Back, Hip & Thigh (Richfield, MN): 🔗 https://sportsmedicineacupuncture.com/event/trigger-point-needling-abdominals-low-back-hip-thigh/

05/19/2026

Here is info on Jody Murray's Chinese medicine practice in Arizona that is currently for sale:

Unique opportunity to own a lucrative, high-net, 95%-cash practice in one of America’s fastest-growing cities. Longevity Wellness Clinic of Arizona, currently the acupuncture practice of Jody Murray, is located on the outskirts of Phoenix. With a health-conscious population and consistent return b...

05/06/2026

📣 Our May SMA newsletter is here!

Attention Acupuncture Community...our latest newsletter has just been sent out and it’s full of important info and valuable tools for all of you who are passionate about sports medicine and acupuncture.

READ IT NOW: 🔗 https://acusporteducation.optin.com/newsletter/awlist4901849/Mjk3NTIzMTM=/our-may-2026-newsletter.htm

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