PinPoint Performance

Chad Bong and Alex Brazinski
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PinPoint Performance is a podcast where Chad Bong will interview 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 professions understanding of sports training, injuries, and the mindset of the athlete by interviewing Athletes, Coaches, Trainers, and Sports Psychologists.

  1. 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 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," and a very thorough assessment-to-moc-treatment of Chad's Achilles tendinopathy.

    1h 11m
  2. 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.

    1h 20m
  3. 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.

    1h 27m
  4. 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!

    1h 35m
  5. 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 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 reassessment, palpation and musculoskeletal anatomical knowledge, reeducating the public on what acupuncture does, and much more!

    1h 12m
  6. 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!

    1h 22m
  7. P4 Ep. 25: Hilary Patzer

    04/14/2020

    P4 Ep. 25: Hilary Patzer

    PinPoint Performance

    1h 6m
  8. 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 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 between motor control and mobility, his experience with extreme sports athletes, integrating various modalities into a comprehensive treatment, and much more!

    1h 21m
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PinPoint Performance is a podcast where Chad Bong will interview 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 professions understanding of sports training, injuries, and the mindset of the athlete by interviewing Athletes, Coaches, Trainers, and Sports Psychologists.

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  • Creator
    Chad Bong and Alex Brazinski
  • Years Active
    2015 - 2020
  • Episodes
    33
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Show Website
    PinPoint Performance