Course Objectives:
- Red flags for referral
- Orthopedic, neurological, and postural exam
- Interpret MRI reports
- Trigger and motor point needling/ “dry needling” application
- TCM Patterns
- Tui Na/Bodywork
- Basic physical therapy exercises
This class is ideal for the acupuncturist that is interested in learning more about “orthopedic” acupuncture using a combination of western and traditional Chinese medicine approaches. If you feel that your treatments for low back pain are not getting the results you want, if you are uncertain about how to locally needle the low back, or if you do not understand the different wester medical etiologies of low back pain, this is the class for you. The student will leave with information they can take with them Monday to the clinic! Please email any questions to personalbestacupuncture@gmail.com
Samantha is by far the most amazing acupuncturist I’ve ever been to! She has solved every injury I’ve had, including completely getting rid of old ones. Being a professional aerialist is tough on the body, but Samantha keeps me going strong and functioning optimally. She is also a high level athlete herself, and her embodied knowledge is such a plus. Her treatment process is extremely unique, and her knowledge spans wide to where she can tailor fit the ideal treatment from different angles. She’s the perfect combination of efficient and methodical, where she will get a lot done in the session but also takes time to check in and take time where necessary. I always look forward to our sessions. She’s also an absolute gem of a human being! I couldn’t recommend her enough!!
Samantha has been my go-to therapist to help recover and prepare for all of my races. She’s the kind of therapist that understands an athlete’s need to push themselves, and most important, she can tell where the line is when that athlete should pull back. What I like most about Samantha’s treatments is that she takes the time to understand long-term goals and can readily identify the hurdles. She supports my ambitions with a deliberate and holistic approach: acupuncture with mindfulness about how nutrition and stress (physical and mental) can play a part in achieving my personal best. I highly recommend!-
