Can Acupuncture Help Functional Neurological Disorder (FND)?

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/

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/

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/

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/

Acupuncture for Seasonal Allergies

Can acupuncture help with seasonal allergies like hay fever, and sinus congestion? 🤔In this episode, we break down the acupuncture points and clinical reasoning behind treating:✅ Hay fever✅ Sinus pressure✅ Nasal congestion✅ Allergy-related headachesThis is a practical, clinic-focused episode where we combine:⚡ Western anatomical reasoning⚡ Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) principles⚡ Local + distal point selection⚡ Acupressure techniques patients can try at homeWe also discuss:✅ The current evidence base for acupuncture and allergies✅ Why honest patient communication matters✅ How to trial acupuncture safely and realistically✅ Why some clinicians combine Western + TCM approaches for better clinical reasoning⚠️ IMPORTANT:Facial acupuncture should only be performed by appropriately trained practitioners. If you have not completed facial needling training, do not attempt advanced facial points without supervision and competency training.🎙️ This episode is packed with practical clinical pearls and point-selection strategies you can use immediately 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. We're here to help you decide if Acupuncture 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/