PinPoint Performance

PinPoint Performance is a podcast where Chad Bong interviews leading sports acupuncturist to dig into sports acupuncture’s history, influences, current treatment strategies, and where we are headed in the future. We will also aim to increase the profession's understanding of sports training, injuries, and the mindset of the athlete by interviewing athletes, coaches, trainers, and sports psychologists

P4 Ep. 31 Matt Callison, L.Ac. 11/23/2020

P4 Ep. 31 Matt Callison, L.Ac. Matt Callison is a licensed acupuncturist, author of the and 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," and a very thorough assessment-to-moc-treatment of Chad's Achilles tendinopathy. /episode/index/show/pinpointpodcast/id/16914959

P4 Ep. 30: Jenny Nieters, L.Ac., DACM 10/02/2020

P4 Ep. 30: Jenny Nieters, L.Ac., DACM 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, the journey towards working with the 49ers, how to build a successful practice you enjoy coming to every day, and much more! Check out sportsacupuncturealliance.com/podcast for full access to show notes and links. /episode/index/show/pinpointpodcast/id/16247258

P4 Ep. 29: Joshua Margolis, DACM, DOMTP 09/15/2020

P4 Ep. 29: Joshua Margolis, DACM, DOMTP 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 webinar series that can be accessed on YouTube (link in show notes on sportsacupuncturealliance.com). In his discussion with Chad, Josh talks about this journey towards osteopathic medicine, the effectiveness of combining acupuncture and bodywork as a treatment strategy, the importance of understanding neurophysiology as a modern acupuncturist, and much more! Check out sportsacupuncturealliance.com/podcast for full access to show notes and links. /episode/index/show/pinpointpodcast/id/16022555

P4 Ep. 28: Ash Goddard, DACM 06/03/2020

P4 Ep. 28: Ash Goddard, DACM 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. acupuncture, scope of practice, a call for national certification for sports and orthopedic acupuncture, and much more! /episode/index/show/pinpointpodcast/id/14683850

P4 Ep. 27: Jaime Chaves, L.Ac. 05/26/2020

P4 Ep. 27: Jaime Chaves, L.Ac. 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 and 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 reassessment, palpation and musculoskeletal anatomical knowledge, reeducating the public on what acupuncture does, and much more! /episode/index/show/pinpointpodcast/id/14570360

P4 Ep. 26: Whitfield Reaves 05/02/2020

P4 Ep. 26: Whitfield Reaves 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 mentee relationship, his thoughts on the growing sports acupuncture community, and more! /episode/index/show/pinpointpodcast/id/14246882

P4 Ep. 25: Hilary Patzer 04/14/2020

P4 Ep. 25: Hilary Patzer /episode/index/show/pinpointpodcast/id/13984820

P4 Ep. 24 Derrick McBride L.Ac, CSCS, CFST 01/30/2019

P4 Ep. 24 Derrick McBride L.Ac, CSCS, CFST 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 . Be sure to use coupon code p410off to receive 10% off your purchase price. In his discussion with Chad, Derrick discusses important difference between motor control and mobility, his experience with extreme sports athletes, integrating various modalities into a comprehensive treatment, and much more! /episode/index/show/pinpointpodcast/id/8461523

P4 Episode 23: Deborah Leedale-Brown 09/28/2018

P4 Episode 23: Deborah Leedale-Brown 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! /episode/index/show/pinpointpodcast/id/7104703

P4 Ep. 22: John Howard 04/19/2018

P4 Ep. 22: John Howard 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 seminars, transition into sports performance, and much more! /episode/index/show/pinpointpodcast/id/6497647

P4 Ep. 21: Clayton Shiu, Ph.D. 03/23/2018

P4 Ep. 21: Clayton Shiu, Ph.D. Clayton received a Doctorate of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Acupuncture and Moxibustion at the , 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 , the pioneer of modern acupuncture stroke treatment, at the distinguished First Teaching Hospital of Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine. Clayton discusses his experience in China, neuro-acupuncture needle techniques, and much more! /episode/index/show/pinpointpodcast/id/6399786

P4 Ep. 20: Mary J. Rogel Ph.D. 12/30/2017

P4 Ep. 20: Mary J. Rogel Ph.D. 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 western practitioners, and much more! /episode/index/show/pinpointpodcast/id/6100967

P4 Ep. 19: Dr. Amy Moll 11/27/2017

P4 Ep. 19: 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. 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 neurology, and how acupuncture can help. /episode/index/show/pinpointpodcast/id/5916973

P4 Ep. 18: Matt Callison 01/29/2017

P4 Ep. 18: Matt Callison 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! /episode/index/show/pinpointpodcast/id/5033980

P4 Ep. 17: Steve Knobler 01/06/2017

P4 Ep. 17: Steve Knobler 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. /episode/index/show/pinpointpodcast/id/4966806

P4 Ep. 16: Mel Hopper-Koppelman 10/13/2016

P4 Ep. 16: Mel Hopper-Koppelman 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. /episode/index/show/pinpointpodcast/id/4742498

P4 Ep. 15: Whitfield Reaves 05/27/2016

P4 Ep. 15: Whitfield Reaves 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?" /episode/index/show/pinpointpodcast/id/4399656

P4 Ep. 14: Anthony Von der Muhll 03/30/2016

P4 Ep. 14: Anthony Von der Muhll 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 including ligamental/osteo-acupuncture, and much more! /episode/index/show/pinpointpodcast/id/4259615

P4 Ep. 13: Tom Bisio 02/06/2016

P4 Ep. 13: Tom Bisio 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, herbs, and internal arts. /episode/index/show/pinpointpodcast/id/4130841

P4 Ep. 12: Arno Ilgner 12/20/2015

P4 Ep. 12: Arno Ilgner 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 discusses in depth how these 7 mental processes can be adapted to an acupuncture career and athletes of all sports /episode/index/show/pinpointpodcast/id/4028275

P4 Ep. 11: Eddy De Smedt 12/03/2015

P4 Ep. 11: Eddy De Smedt 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. /episode/index/show/pinpointpodcast/id/3993564

P4 Ep. 10: Steve Matta, D.O. 11/12/2015

P4 Ep. 10: Steve Matta, D.O. 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. /episode/index/show/pinpointpodcast/id/3944390

Knee Song 10/27/2015

Knee Song /episode/index/show/pinpointpodcast/id/3703653

P4 Ep. 9: Doug Jowdy, Ph.D. 10/21/2015

P4 Ep. 9: Doug Jowdy, Ph.D. 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 performance, and tips for acupuncturist on advising injured athletes. /episode/index/show/pinpointpodcast/id/3878459

P4 Ep. 8: Mark Takata 09/30/2015

P4 Ep. 8: Mark Takata 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. /episode/index/show/pinpointpodcast/id/3832612

P4 Ep. 7: Cara Frank Pt. 2 09/17/2015

P4 Ep. 7: Cara Frank Pt. 2 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. /episode/index/show/pinpointpodcast/id/3804530

P4 Ep. 6: Cara Frank Pt. 1 09/02/2015

P4 Ep. 6: Cara Frank Pt. 1 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. /episode/index/show/pinpointpodcast/id/3774556

P4 Ep. 5: Karl Granroth 08/17/2015

P4 Ep. 5: Karl Granroth 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. /episode/index/show/pinpointpodcast/id/3740197

P4 Ep. 4: John Steinke Pt. 2 08/04/2015

P4 Ep. 4: John Steinke Pt. 2 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, and the future of Sports Acupuncture. /episode/index/show/pinpointpodcast/id/3714959

P4 Ep. 3: John Steinke Pt. 1 06/24/2015

P4 Ep. 3: John Steinke Pt. 1 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 performance treatment acupuncture strategies. /episode/index/show/pinpointpodcast/id/3635416

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