De Qi Explained: The Acupuncture Sensation Every Clinician Should Understand

De Qi Explained: The Acupuncture Sensation Every Clinician Should Understand

What is De Qi in acupuncture and why does it matter? 🤔In this episode, Dr Carl Clarkson explores one of the most important concepts in acupuncture practice, De Qi, and explains why understanding this sensation can help clinicians improve their acupuncture treatment approach.De Qi is often described as a collection of sensations experienced during acupuncture, but knowing what it feels like, how to identify it, and how to achieve it safely is an essential skill for practitioners.We discuss:✅ What De Qi means and why it is important in acupuncture✅ The difference between De Qi sensations and uncomfortable needling sensations✅ Common De Qi sensations✅ The Traditional Chinese Medicine perspective on De Qi✅ The Western perspective✅ How to recognise when you've achieved De QiWhether you are a physiotherapist, sports therapist, osteopath, chiropractor, acupuncture practitioner, or healthcare professional, this episode provides practical clinical insights to help you refine your acupuncture skills.❗️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/

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/

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/

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/

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/