Matt Callison is a licensed acupuncturist, author of the Motor Point Index (MPI) Reference Guide and Sports Medicine Acupuncture: An Integrated Approach Combining Sports Medicine and Traditional Chinese Medicine. Matt is also the creator and head director/instructor of the Sports Medicine Acupuncture Certification (SMAC) program. In his discussion with Chad, Matt talks about his new Sports Medicine Acupuncture textbook, essential concepts acupuncturists should know to be a “sports acupuncturist,...
Nov 23, 2020•1 hr 11 min
Jenny Nieters is a licensed acupuncturist, doctor of acupuncture and Chinese medicine. Jenny specializes in sports medicine, orthopedic injuries, and sports performance. Jenny is the team acupuncturist for the San Francisco 49ers and St. Mary's College Men's Rugby. Jenny also teaches sports acupuncture with Whitfield Reaves in Whit's Sports Medicine Apprenticeship Program. In her discussion with Chad, Jenny talks about mentoring and teaching part of the Sports Medicine Apprenticeship Program, th...
Oct 02, 2020•1 hr 20 min
Joshua Margolis is a licensed acupuncturist, doctor of acupuncture and Chinese medicine, and a diplomate of osteopathy. Josh specializes in pain management and digestive distress using a combination of acupuncture and muscle/visceral manipulation. Josh is a staff member and instructor at the Osteopathic College of Ontario. Dr. Magolis posts information on acupuncture and bodywork on his YouTube channel. He has collaborated with former podcast guest, Jaime Chaves, L.Ac., creating a Lunch N' Learn...
Sep 15, 2020•1 hr 27 min
Ash Goddard is a licensed acupuncturist and doctor of acupuncture and Chinese medicine specializing in sports and orthopedic acupuncture. Ash Goddard runs the Nine Acupuncture & Chinese Herbal Medicine in Bellingham, Washington. Ash has played a pivotal role in integrating acupuncture into the greater medical systems in Washington and protecting acupuncturists' scope of practice with the rise in popularity of "dry needling." In her discussion with Chad, Ash talks about dry needling vs. acupu...
Jun 03, 2020•1 hr 35 min
Jaime Chaves is a licensed acupuncturist in California who specializes in orthopedic and trigger point acupuncture. He is currently the head acupuncturist in a prominent Bay Area worker’s compensation clinic and works alongside medical doctors, physical therapists, and orthopedic surgeons. Jaime has a blog and YouTube page that contains free and informative acupuncture content on orthopedic-based acupuncture. In his discussion with Chad, Chaves talks about the importance of assessment and reasse...
May 26, 2020•1 hr 12 min
Whitfield Reaves is a licensed acupuncturist and doctor of oriental medicine. Reaves is regarded as a pioneer of sports acupuncture in the United States. Reaves is the author of The Acupuncture Handbook of Sports Injuries & Pain, one of the only texts on sports acupuncture available in the West. Reaves is the teacher and director of The Acupuncture Sports Medicine Apprenticeship Program. In his discussion with Chad, Whitfield talks about his journey into sports acupuncture, the mentor and me...
May 02, 2020•1 hr 22 min
Apr 14, 2020•1 hr 6 min
Derrick McBride is a licensed acupuncturists, certified strength and conditioning specialist, and certified fascial stretch therapist. Derrick also has been certified as a Functional Movement Specialist (FMS) and Selective Functional Movement Assessment (SFMA). Derrick will be one of the speakers at the 3rd Annual Sports Acupuncture Alliance Summit . Be sure to use coupon code p410off to receive 10% off your purchase price. In his discussion with Chad, Derrick discusses important difference betw...
Jan 30, 2019•1 hr 21 min
Deborah is an exercises physiologist, professional cyclist, and sports performance trainer for DLB2-Full Potential. She was a former head of sports science and a strength & conditioning coach of British Olympic and National athletes in diving, golf, and cycling. In her discussion with Chad, Deborah discussing sports performance assessment protocols, training zones, parent’s roles in adolescent sports, and much more!
Sep 28, 2018•1 hr 10 min
John Howard is the creator of Battlefield Acupuncture. Battlefield Acupuncture is an auricular acupuncture technique that has become famous for its immediate effects on pain reduction. Howard is both an acupuncturist and academic dedicated to the promotion of knowledge and has been awarded the dissemination of seminal works of Dr. Raphael Nogier and of Dr. René Bourdiol. In his discussion with Chad, Howard explains his introduction to auricular therapy and Battlefield Acupuncture, teaching semin...
Apr 19, 2018•1 hr 17 min
Clayton received a Doctorate of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Acupuncture and Moxibustion at the Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine , a highly regarded teaching facility and the largest acupuncture and moxibustion center in China. His research was concerned with acupuncture treatment for cerebral disorders under the tutelage of Dr. Shi Xue Min , the pioneer of modern acupuncture stroke treatment, at the distinguished First Teaching Hospital of Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Me...
Mar 23, 2018•59 min
Mary J. Rogel holds a Ph.D. in social psychology from The University of Chicago and spent 10 years teaching psychology and 25 years doing health research and consulting before becoming a full-time acupuncturist. Mary's acupuncture practice specializes in tendon and ligament and their effect or structural integrity. In her talk with Chad, Mary discusses her assessment and needling techniques for joints and tendons, structural alignment and integrity, the importance of creating a network with west...
Dec 30, 2017•1 hr 36 min
Dr. Amy Moll is a Doctor of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine specializing in neurological disorders, chronic pain, and concussion recovery. She is a faculty member of the Carrick Institute of Clinical Neuroscience and Rehabilitation . She teaches courses on topics including concussion recovery, dysautonomia and neurological exam techniques, and has been a featured speaker in veterans groups on the topic of brain health. In her talk with Chad, Dr. Moll discusses concussions, CTE, functional neur...
Nov 27, 2017•1 hr 20 min
Matt Callison is the founder and head instructor of the Sports Medicine Acupuncture Certification (SMAC) program. Callison is the author of Motor Point Index- An Acupuncturist’s Guide to Locating and Treating Motor Points. In his interview with Chad, Matt discusses the SMAC program, Sinew Channel research and Motor Point location on cadavers, upcoming publications, and more!
Jan 29, 2017•1 hr 7 min
Steve Knobler, is the owner, operator, and a practitioner at North Seattle Community Acupuncture. Knobler had post-graduate training in orthopedic and sports acupuncture with Whitfield Reaves in Colorado. Steve has found a way to integrate the sports/orthopedic style acupuncture into the community acupuncture model. In his discussion with Chad, Steve discusses his decision to pursue community acupuncture and the logistics integrating orthopedic and sports acupuncture into that model.
Jan 06, 2017•1 hr 22 min
Mel Hopper Koppelman is an acupuncturists and acupuncture and health research enthusiast. Her blog, abetterwaytohealth.com, provides readers with informative, evidence-based research on acupuncture and oriental medicine. In her discussion with Chad, Mel discusses the challenges in the acceptance of evidence-based acupuncture for western skeptics, possible mechanisms of acupuncture, and how to create a convincing argument against acupuncture skeptics.
Oct 13, 2016•57 min
Whitfield Reaves is regarded as one of the pioneers of Acupuncture Sports Medicine in the United States. Reaves is an author, teacher, and director of The Acupuncture Sports Medicine Apprenticeship Program. In his discussion with Chad, Whit discusses differences and similarities in needle techniques for musculoskeletal issues. The conversation is focused around the question "Do acupuncturists need to make a muscle "twitch" in order to create change in the tissue?"
May 27, 2016•53 min
Anthony Von der Muhll is a credentialed Fellow of the American Academy of Pain Management and has his national board certification in Acupuncture Orthopedics. Von der Muhll serves as the clinical instructor in Integrative Sports Medicine at Five Branches University of Traditional Chinese. In his discussion with Chad, Von der Muhll talks about his background as a sports acupuncturists, the importance of understanding western physical medicine for sports acupuncturists, treatment modalities includ...
Mar 30, 2016•1 hr 46 min
Tom Bisio is the author of A Tooth From the Tiger’s Mouth: How to Treat Your Injuries with Powerful Healing Secrets of the Great Chinese Warriors and co-author with Frank Butler on Zheng Gu Tui Na : A Chinese Medical Massage Textbook. Bisio is the founder New York Internal Arts and International Internal Arts which train the internal arts Ba Gua Zhang and Xing Yi Quan. In his interview with Chad, Bisio discusses the stages of sports injuries and congruent treatment protocols with acupuncture, he...
Feb 06, 2016•1 hr 47 min
Arno Ilgner is known for being a pioneer in the rock climbing community. From his early climbing experiences and interest in mental training from warrior archetype and zen philosophies, Arno created the Desiderata Institute. The Desiderata Institute trains climbers on the movement and mental aspects of climbing. He later compiled his mental training notes into a 7 process program found in his first book The Rock Warrior’s Way: Mental Training For Climber’s. In his discussion with Chad, Arno disc...
Dec 20, 2015•1 hr 52 min
Eddy De Smedt is the sports acupuncturist for team Astana Pro Cycling. De Smedt personally has treated the 2014 Tour de France champion, Vincenzo Nibali. De Smedt's home practice is in Aalst, Belgium. In his discussion with Chad, Eddy talks about his start with team Astana Pro Cycling, common injuries for cyclists, and specific treatment protocols for athletes.
Dec 03, 2015•43 min
Steve Matta, D.O. is a licensed and board certified physician in sports medicine and family medicine. He completed his medical education at Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. In his interview with Chad, Dr. Matta discusses his treatment style that integrates several strategies including: Functional Movement Screens (FMS), NeuroKinetic Therapy, Prolotherapy, and much more. Dr. Matta goes on to discuss the importance of healthy living habits such as diet, supplementation, and sleep....
Nov 12, 2015•1 hr 49 min
Oct 27, 2015•4 min
Doug Jowdy, Ph.D. is the former sports psychologist for U.S. Speed Skating Team in the late 1990s early 2000s. Of note, Dr. Jowdy worked with Olympic gold medalist Apolo Anton Ohno and is featured in Ohno’s autobiography, Zero Regrets. Dr. Jowdy currently owns a private practice in Boulder, CO specializing in sports psychology counseling and performance. In his discussion with Chad, Dr. Jowdy explains his history as a sports psychologist, the importance of sports psychology to athletic performan...
Oct 21, 2015•55 min
Mark Takata is the former acupuncturist and athletic trainer of the San Francisco 49ers (1986-1997). In his discussion with Chad, Mark dicusses his time with the 49ers, tips on becoming an acupuncturist for a professional team, and new treatment strategies.
Sep 30, 2015•1 hr 16 min
Cara Frank is a practitioner and teacher of acupuncture and herbology. She is the founder and owner of China Herb Company, the first mail ordering compounding Chinese herbal dispensary in the United States. Cara is the author of the new book TCM Case Studies: Eye, Ear, Nose and Throat Disorders . In part 2 of her discussion with Chad, Cara continues her conversation on sports injuries, treating an athlete's constitution, and advice for new acupuncturists/herbalist. This is part 2 of 2 episodes...
Sep 17, 2015•57 min
Cara Frank is a practitioner and teacher of acupuncture and herbology. She is the founder and owner of China Herb Company, the first mail ordering compounding Chinese herbal dispensary in the United States. Cara is the author of the new book TCM Case Studies: Eye, Ear, Nose, and Throat Disorders . In part 1 of her discussion with Chad, Cara explains her start as a acupuncturist/herbalist, stages of sports injuries, and topical/internal herbal treatment strategies. This is part 1 of 2 episodes....
Sep 02, 2015•57 min
Karl Granroth is a former international biathlete. Karl graduated with a masters in exercise science and is currently a physician's assistant. Karl now competes in several endurance events. In his talk with Chad, Granroth provides information on his career as a biathlete, endurance training tips, and supplement recommendations for endurance athletes.
Aug 17, 2015•1 hr 30 min
John Steinke is a Sports Acupuncturist and Herbalists. Steinke's main focus throughout his career invloves investigating the combination of herbs and acupuncture for athletes in regards to sports injuries, concussions, and ergogenics. Much of Steinke's profound discoveries came through his time spent working with the San Francisco 49ers and endurance athletes. In part 2 of his discussion with Chad, Steinke discusses book recommendations, treatment strategies for concussions, his herbal company, ...
Aug 04, 2015•1 hr 8 min
John Steinke is a Sports Acupuncturist and Herbalists. Steinke's main focus throughout his career invloves investigating the combination of herbs and acupuncture for athletes in regards to sports injuries, concussions, and ergogenics. Much of Steinke's profound discoveries came through his time spent working with the San Francisco 49ers and endurance athletes. In part 1 of his discussion with Chad, Steinke discusses his early career, how he got his first mentor, his time with the 49ers, and perf...
Jun 24, 2015•1 hr 2 min
