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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. 4D AGO

    Acupuncture During Pregnancy: Safety, Research & Common Myths

    Is acupuncture safe during pregnancy? 🤔In this episode, we explore one of the most common questions practitioners ask when learning acupuncture: can acupuncture be used safely with pregnant patients?We break down the research evidence, common misconceptions, and clinical considerations around acupuncture in pregnancy, including discussion around so-called “forbidden points.” This episode is particularly relevant for MSK clinicians, physiotherapists, sports therapists, and acupuncture practitioners who may not regularly work in pelvic health but occasionally treat pregnant patients.We explore:✅The safety of acupuncture during pregnancy✅What the research and systematic reviews show✅The difference between side effects vs adverse events✅Why first trimester research is often excluded✅The historical context that affects pregnancy research today✅The truth behind “forbidden acupuncture points”✅When practitioners may choose to avoid certain points✅Why collaboration with midwives and pelvic health specialists can be valuableFor practitioners, understanding the evidence base, risk considerations, and clinical reasoning is key to making safe and informed decisions in practice.Be sure to stay tuned for our next episode on pregnancy where we explore Key needling points for specific pregnancy related issues 👀 👍 Don’t forget to like, share & subscribe - it makes a huge difference and helps us keep creating episodes like this. 👉 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. 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/

    22 min

  2. MAR 5

    Can Acupuncture Help Endometriosis? TCM vs Western Medical Approach Explained

    March is Endometriosis Awareness Month, and in this episode we take a deep dive into how acupuncture may support endometriosis from both a Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and Western medical perspective 💛In this whistle-stop clinical walkthrough, we explore:✅ The difference between TCM and Western approaches to endometriosis✅ The current evidence base for acupuncture in endometriosis✅ Key acupuncture points used in practice ✅ The reasoning behind point selection✅ How to adapt treatment (increasing dose, adding points, prone positioning options)✅ TCM pattern differentiation (blood stasis, qi stagnation, cold invasion, kidney deficiency)While the research is still developing, emerging evidence suggests acupuncture is a promising supportive option for pain and symptom management — and many patients report meaningful benefit.We also discuss how point selection may overlap between TCM and Western models, despite different underlying philosophies, and how clinicians can choose an approach that best fits their training and confidence. 👍 Don’t forget to like, share & subscribe - it makes a huge difference and helps us keep creating episodes like this. 👉 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. 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/

    12 min

  3. FEB 26

    Inside a Sports Massage Course — What You’ll Actually Learn

    Get an inside look at what we cover in our Sports Massage courses.In this episode, we share an insight into the core skills and knowledge taught on our courses — including anatomy and physiology, massage techniques, range of movement assessment, and special tests used in clinical practice.This is just a small preview of the practical and evidence-based learning our delegates experience during our courses.✅ Anatomy & physiology foundations✅ Range of movement assessment✅ Special tests for clinical practice✅ Hands-on skills for therapistsInterested in learning more?👉 Check out our taster course - https://breeze.academy/free-taster-course/ 👍 Don’t forget to like, share & subscribe - it makes a huge difference and helps us keep creating episodes like this. 👉 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. 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/

    14 min

  4. FEB 19

    What Is Dry Needling? How It Works + Trigger Points Explained

    In this episode, we take a deep dive into dry needling — one of the most common questions we get asked by clinicians and course participants.We break down the key differences between dry needling and acupuncture, explain what may be happening physiologically when we needle, and share practical clinical insights on when (and when not) to use dry needling in practice.You’ll learn:✅ The difference between acupuncture and dry needling (philosophical vs mechanistic views)✅ What trigger points are and why they’re controversial✅ How dry needling is thought to work in the body✅ When dry needling may produce fast results vs longer-term effects✅ How dry needling is used in sport, rehab, and performance settings✅ The evidence base behind acupuncture vs dry needlingWe also discuss the theory behind trigger point referral patterns, and how dry needling can help restore movement, reduce pain, and improve performance. 👍 Don’t forget to like, share & subscribe - it makes a huge difference and helps us keep creating episodes like this. 👉 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. 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/

    25 min

  5. FEB 12

    Acupuncture & Reflexology: Benefits, Real Results & Why They Work Better Together

    In this episode, we welcome Aly back for Part 2 of her journey into holistic therapy — this time exploring the power of acupuncture and how it works alongside reflexology to support health, recovery, and wellbeing.After experiencing the benefits herself while managing an autoimmune condition, Aly shares how acupuncture helped reduce symptoms, improve balance in the body, and shaped her career path in holistic practice.We discuss:✅ The difference between reflexology and acupuncture✅ Why combining therapies can improve results✅ Real client outcomes and success stories✅ How acupuncture supports pain relief, relaxation, and recovery✅ The benefits of auricular acupuncture✅ Why acupuncture works best as part of a treatment journey✅ How practitioners can expand their skills with acupunctureYou’ll also hear real examples from clinic practice — including improvements in chronic pain, nerve symptoms, sports performance, and overall wellbeing.If you’re interested in holistic therapies, healthcare training, or learning more about acupuncture, this episode is for you. 👍 Don’t forget to like, share & subscribe - it makes a huge difference and helps us keep creating episodes like this. 👉 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. 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/

    25 min

  6. FEB 5

    Reflexology Explained: Stress, the Nervous System & Whole-Body Balance

    In this episode, we sit down with Aly, to explore what reflexology really is, how it works, and why it has such a powerful effect on stress, the nervous system, and overall wellbeing.Aly shares her personal story of being diagnosed with an autoimmune condition, exploring holistic and complementary therapies alongside Western medicine, and ultimately making a bold career change from running a children’s craft business into reflexology and acupuncture.We cover:✅What reflexology is and how the body is mapped on the feet✅How reflexology works with the nervous system and fight-or-flight response✅Stress, anxiety, menopause, IBS, sleep issues, and emotional regulation✅What reflexologists feel in the feet (crystallisation explained)✅Common reasons people seek reflexology✅Contraindications and who should (or shouldn’t) have reflexology✅How reflexology can work alongside physiotherapy, acupuncture, and Western medicineWhether you’re completely new to reflexology or already working in healthcare, this conversation offers honest insight, real experience, and practical explanations of why reflexology has become such a trusted therapy for so many people.👍 Don’t forget to like, share & subscribe - it makes a huge difference and helps us keep creating episodes like this. 👉 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. 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/

    42 min

  7. JAN 29

    Can Acupuncture Help Insomnia? | Sleep, Cortisol, GABA & Practical Acupuncture Points Explained

    Sleep disturbances and insomnia affect millions of people — but can acupuncture really help?In this episode, we explore how acupuncture may support sleep, why so many people report their best night’s sleep after treatment, and what the research actually says about acupuncture for insomnia.We break down:✅Why people often fall asleep during acupuncture treatments✅What the evidence says about acupuncture and sleep disturbances✅Why sleep improvements are often short-term rather than long-term✅How acupuncture influences cortisol, GABA, and serotonin✅The role of the HPA axis and autonomic nervous system in sleep✅Yin vs Yang from a Chinese medicine perspective📍 Acupuncture approaches covered:✅Auricular acupuncture for parasympathetic activation✅Back Shu points ✅Four Gates✅Yin-nourishing point prescriptions including:✅ Plus more!This is a practical, clinically grounded discussion designed for practitioners, students, and anyone curious about how acupuncture may influence sleep and insomnia. 👍 Don’t forget to like, share & subscribe - it makes a huge difference and helps us keep creating episodes like this. 👉 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. 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/

    14 min

  8. JAN 22

    Why Education Still Matters: Lifelong Learning, CPD & Keeping Your Options Open

    In celebration of International Day of Education (January 24), this episode takes a step back to ask a fundamental question: Why do we educate?From formal schooling and university to experiential learning and Continuing Professional Development (CPD), education shapes not just careers — but how we think, question, and adapt to the world around us.In this episode, Dr Carl reflects on his own journey through education — from school and physiotherapy training to a PhD, university teaching, and running an education company — and explores why learning doesn’t stop when formal education ends.We discuss:✅Why education keeps doors open (even if you don’t know which one you’ll walk through)✅The difference between structured and unstructured learning✅Why real learning often happens after formal study✅How CPD bridges the gap between theory and real-world practice✅Why the best clinicians, educators, and professionals never stop learning✅The importance of curiosity, humility, and being willing to be wrong✅How CPD supports career progression, compliance, confidence, and enjoymentWhether you’re a student, clinician, educator, or professional wondering “Is more learning really worth it?”, this episode is a reminder that education isn’t just about qualifications — it’s about staying curious, adaptable, and open to growth. 👍 Don’t forget to like, share & subscribe - it makes a huge difference and helps us keep creating episodes like this. 👉 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. 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/

    22 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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    Breeze Academy
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    47
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