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Welcome to The Breeze Academy Podcast – Everything Acupuncture & Dry Needling! We’re here to help practitioners refine their skills, deepen their knowledge, and stay up to date with the latest in acupuncture and dry needling. Our episodes cover clinical insights, research, practical techniques, and expert interviews to support your growth in the field. DISCLAIMER: The views expressed in this podcast are those of Breeze Academy and reflect clinical guidelines at the time of recording

  1. 3 days ago

    Essential Sports Massage Techniques You Need!

    💪 Essential Sports Massage Techniques You NeedGet an exclusive insight into the core sports massage techniques we teach on our courses! In this video, we demonstrate practical, hands-on methods every therapist should master to improve client outcomes, pre- and post-event recovery, and overall performance.In this video, we cover:✅ Effleurage✅ Petrissage✅ Tapotement✅ Frictions✅ Pre- and Post-Event MassageThis episode is perfect for those wanting to start their sports massage career journey or add a new skill to their practice and want an insight into what you'll cover on our courses.Start Your Sports Massage Journey Today!Book onto our Level 3 and Level 4 Sports Massage courses and gain exclusive bonus resources including:🌟Business Start-Up Module – build your clinic and grow your practice🌟Insurance Setup Guide – ensure you’re fully covered and compliant🌟Done-for-You Consent Forms & Patient Leaflets – ready to use in your clinic🌟Clinic-Ready Checklist – prepare your clinic for your first client📍 Book your course today and start transforming your practice:https://breeze.academy/courses/sports-massage/ ❗️Don't forget to like, comment and share! We would love to know what other topics you would like us to cover! Want to learn more or ask a question? Send us a quick message, book a call with a tutor, or check out the full course details online. 👉 Visit our website: https://breeze.academy 📞 Book a call: https: https://calendly.com/enquiries-breeze/course-info-breeze-academy 📬 Send a contact form: https://breeze.academy/contact/

    9 min

  2. 25 Jun

    The Distal Acupuncture Points Every Clinician Should Know!

    There are 12 distal acupuncture points that every practitioner should know!In this week's podcast episode, Dr Carl Clarkson explains why distal acupuncture points are an essential part of effective treatment planning and how choosing the right one can improve your clinical reasoning and patient outcomes.In this episode, we discuss:✅ What distal acupuncture points are✅ Why distal points are used alongside local needling✅ The TCM rationale for opening the meridian and promoting the flow of Qi✅ The Western perspective on distal point selection and sensory representation✅ The 12 essential distal acupuncture points every practitioner should know✅ How to choose the right distal point for each patient✅ Practical clinical reasoning to improve acupuncture outcomesWhether you're a physiotherapist, sports therapist, osteopath, chiropractor, acupuncture practitioner, or healthcare professional, this episode is packed with practical clinical insights you can apply immediately in clinic. ❗️Don't forget to like, comment and share! We would love to know what other topics you would like us to cover! 📈 Want to Go Deeper? Explore our membership platform for: ✅ Clinical protocols ✅ Practical demonstrations ✅ Tutor support ✅ Real-world case breakdowns 👉 Explore membership tiers and join today: https://breeze.academy/membership/Want to learn more or ask a question? Send us a quick message, book a call with a tutor, or check out the full course details online. 👉 Visit our website: https://breeze.academy 📞 Book a call: https: https://calendly.com/enquiries-breeze/course-info-breeze-academy 📬 Send a contact form: https://breeze.academy/contact/

    9 min

  3. 18 Jun

    Can Acupuncture Help Period Pain? What Clinicians Need to Know

    Can acupuncture help with period pain? 🤔Many people experience significant discomfort every month, impacting work, exercise, sleep, and day-to-day activities. In this week's podcast episode, Dr Carl Clarkson shares a simple acupuncture protocol that can be used to support people experiencing period pain (dysmenorrhoea).We explore:✅ The role of acupuncture in managing period pain✅ A simple 4-point acupuncture protocol✅ When to consider adding Large Intestine 4 for pain relief✅ Treatment timing and frequency✅ Acupressure techniques patients can use at home✅ When to review, progress or stop treatmentWhether you're a physiotherapist, sports therapist, osteopath, chiropractor, acupuncture practitioner, or healthcare professional interested in acupuncture, this episode provides practical clinical insights that can be applied immediately in practice. ❗️Don't forget to like, comment and share! We would love to know what other topics you would like us to cover! 📈 Want to Go Deeper? Explore our membership platform for: ✅ Clinical protocols ✅ Practical demonstrations ✅ Tutor support ✅ Real-world case breakdowns 👉 Explore membership tiers and join today: https://breeze.academy/membership/ Want to learn more or ask a question? Send us a quick message, book a call with a tutor, or check out the full course details online. 👉 Visit our website: https://breeze.academy 📞 Book a call: https: https://calendly.com/enquiries-breeze/course-info-breeze-academy 📬 Send a contact form: https://breeze.academy/contact/

    8 min

  4. 11 Jun

    The 8 Acupuncture Points You'll Use in Almost Every Treatment

    What are the most important acupuncture points every clinician should know?In this week's podcast episode, Dr Carl Clarkson shares his personal list of the 8 acupuncture points that appear in almost every clinical recipe and explains why they are so valuable in practice.In this episode, we discuss:✅ Large Intestine 4, the classic pain-relief point✅ Heart 7 for stress, anxiety, sleep and emotional wellbeing✅ Lung 7 for respiratory conditions and grief-related presentations✅ Liver 3 and the famous Four Gates protocol✅ Spleen 6 and the Three Yin intersection✅ Kidney 3 for low back pain, ageing and vitality✅ Gallbladder 34 for soft tissue conditions✅ Stomach 36 (Carl's favourite) for wellbeing, digestive health and systemic supportWhether you're a physiotherapist, sports therapist, osteopath, chiropractor, acupuncture practitioner, massage therapist, or healthcare professional this episode is packed with practical clinical insights that you can apply immediately.Which acupuncture point do you use most often in clinic? 🤔 ❗️Don't forget to like, comment and share! We would love to know what other topics you would like us to cover! 📈 Want to Go Deeper? Explore our membership platform for: ✅ Clinical protocols ✅ Practical demonstrations ✅ Tutor support ✅ Real-world case breakdowns 👉 Explore membership tiers and join today: https://breeze.academy/membership/ Want to learn more or ask a question? Send us a quick message, book a call with a tutor, or check out the full course details online. 👉 Visit our website: https://breeze.academy 📞 Book a call: https: https://calendly.com/enquiries-breeze/course-info-breeze-academy 📬 Send a contact form: https://breeze.academy/contact/

    14 min

  5. 4 Jun

    Can Acupuncture Help Functional Neurological Disorder (FND)?

    Can acupuncture help people with Functional Neurological Disorder (FND)? 🤔In this week's podcast episode, Dr Carl explores one of the most frequently asked questions from our acupuncture community: How should clinicians approach Functional Neurological Disorder (FND) in practice?FND presents a unique challenge because symptoms can vary significantly between individuals and often include movement disorders, fatigue, sensory changes, headaches, cognitive symptoms, autonomic dysfunction, and seizure-like presentations. Rather than focusing on a one-size-fits-all approach, this episode explores how clinicians can use symptom-led clinical reasoning when considering acupuncture treatment.We explore:✅ The current evidence for acupuncture and FND✅ Why symptom-based treatment is essential✅ Acupuncture approaches for FND✅ The role of Four Gates✅ Using Back Shu points for complex presentations✅ How to structure treatment plans and review progressWhether you're a physiotherapist, sports therapist, osteopath, chiropractor, acupuncture practitioner, or healthcare professional interested in acupuncture, this episode provides practical clinical insights for working with complex neurological presentations.❗️Don't forget to like, comment and share! We would love to know what other topics you would like us to cover! 📈 Want to Go Deeper? Explore our membership platform for: ✅ Clinical protocols ✅ Practical demonstrations ✅ Tutor support ✅ Real-world case breakdowns 👉 Explore membership tiers and join today: https://breeze.academy/membership/ Want to learn more or ask a question? 📩 Send us a quick message, book a call with a tutor, or check out our courses. 👉 Visit our website: https://breeze.academy 📞 Book a call: https: https://calendly.com/enquiries-breeze/course-info-breeze-academy 📬 Send a contact form: https://breeze.academy/contact/

    13 min

  6. 28 May

    10 Reasons Clients STOP Coming Back To Your Clinic!

    Why do clients stop coming back to your clinic? 🤔In this week’s podcast episode, Dr Carl breaks down the top 10 common reasons therapists lose clients — and what you can do to improve client retention, patient trust, and long-term clinic success.In this episode, we discuss:✅ Setting realistic treatment expectations✅ Why clients need short-term wins✅ The dangers of being “one-dimensional” as a therapist✅ Using outcome measures effectively✅ Common mistakes practitioners make✅ Why some clients don’t rebook✅ Making it easier for people to book with you✅ The importance of treatment plans & packages✅ Building trust & improving patient experience✅ Setting goals with clients from session oneWhether you’re a physiotherapist, sports therapist, massage therapist, osteopath, chiropractor, acupuncture practitioner or healthcare professional, these practical strategies can help you build stronger relationships, improve outcomes, and grow your clinic.⚠️ BONUS FOR COURSE ATTENDEESWhen you book a course with Breeze Academy, you’ll also receive our BONUS Clinic Ready Checklist — designed to help you confidently set up and start your practice after qualifying 👏 📈 Want to Go Deeper? Explore our membership platform for: ✅ Clinical protocols ✅ Practical demonstrations ✅ Tutor support ✅ Real-world case breakdowns 👉 Explore membership tiers and join today: https://breeze.academy/membership/ 👍 Don’t forget to like, share & subscribe - it makes a huge difference and helps us keep creating episodes like this. Want to learn more or ask a question? 📩 Send us a quick message, book a call with a tutor, or check out the full course details online. We're here to help you decide if sports massage is right for your practice. 👉 Visit our website: https://breeze.academy 📞 Book a call: https: https://calendly.com/enquiries-breeze/course-info-breeze-academy 📬 Send a contact form: https://breeze.academy/contact/

    16 min

  7. 21 May

    Why Your Acupuncture Treatments Aren’t Working as Well as They Could

    Are your acupuncture or dry needling treatments not getting the results you expected?⚠️ If you haven't watched our previous episode '7 Mistakes New Acupuncture Practitioners Make (And How to Fix Them)' go watch it now and then come back hereIn this week's episode, Dr Carl Clarkson shares his practical strategies to help clinicians maximise the effectiveness of acupuncture treatments and improve patient outcomes.This episode builds on the importance of acupuncture dosage, we discuss:✅ Acupuncture point selection✅ Treating too many problems at once✅ Dosage and needle frequency✅ Outcome measures✅ Patient expectations✅ Combining acupuncture with rehabilitation✅ When NOT to use acupunctureWhether you’re a physiotherapist, sports therapist, osteopath, chiropractor, or acupuncture practitioner, these clinical insights can help refine your reasoning and improve your treatment approach. 📈 Want to Go Deeper? Explore our membership platform for: ✅ Clinical protocols ✅ Practical demonstrations ✅ Tutor support ✅ Real-world case breakdowns 👉 Explore membership tiers and join today: https://breeze.academy/membership/ 👍 Don’t forget to like, share & subscribe - it makes a huge difference and helps us keep creating episodes like this. Want to learn more or ask a question? 📩 Send us a quick message, book a call with a tutor, or check out the full course details online. .👉 Visit our website: https://breeze.academy 📞 Book a call: https: https://calendly.com/enquiries-breeze/course-info-breeze-academy 📬 Send a contact form: https://breeze.academy/contact/

    12 min

  8. 14 May

    7 Mistakes New Acupuncture Practitioners Make (And How to Fix Them)

    These are the 7 most common mistakes Carl still sees new acupuncture practitioners make — and they’re all surprisingly easy to fix.In this week's podcast episode, we break down the key dosage principles that can dramatically improve acupuncture outcomes, patient response, and treatment consistency.You’ll learn:✅ Why accurate acupuncture point selection matters (0:50)✅ How many needles you should really be using (1:29)✅ Common confidence issues with needle depth (2:41)✅ Optimal needle retention times (3:58)✅ Why Deqi matters for treatment effectiveness (4:46)✅ How treatment frequency affects outcomes (5:33)✅ Why distal points can massively improve results (6:46)Whether you practise acupuncture, dry needling, sports therapy, physiotherapy, or TCM, these simple adjustments can make a huge difference in clinic. 📈 Want to Go Deeper? Explore our membership platform for: ✅ Clinical protocols ✅ Practical demonstrations ✅ Tutor support ✅ Real-world case breakdowns 👉 Explore membership tiers and join today: https://breeze.academy/membership/ 👍 Don’t forget to like, share & subscribe - it makes a huge difference and helps us keep creating episodes like this. Want to learn more or ask a question? 📩 Send us a quick message, book a call with a tutor, or check out the full course details online. 👉 Visit our website: https://breeze.academy 📞 Book a call: https: https://calendly.com/enquiries-breeze/course-info-breeze-academy 📬 Send a contact form: https://breeze.academy/contact/

    8 min
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Welcome to The Breeze Academy Podcast – Everything Acupuncture & Dry Needling! We’re here to help practitioners refine their skills, deepen their knowledge, and stay up to date with the latest in acupuncture and dry needling. Our episodes cover clinical insights, research, practical techniques, and expert interviews to support your growth in the field. DISCLAIMER: The views expressed in this podcast are those of Breeze Academy and reflect clinical guidelines at the time of recording

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  • Creator
    Breeze Academy
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    63
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    © Breeze Academy
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