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Breeze Academy
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
Episodes
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Shoulder Pain: Which Acupuncture Points Should You Use? | Essential Acupuncture Points | Ep 3
Which acupuncture points should every practitioner know when it comes to treating shoulder pain? With so many different types of pain in this area of the body…
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Acupuncture Points for Lower Back Pain | Essential Acupuncture Points Ep 2
If you’ve worked in acupuncture before, you’ve almost certainly had a client come to you and complain about lower back pain. Thankfully, the lower back is one…
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Acupuncture for Knee Pain | Essential Points Ep 1
A new client enters your clinic complaining about knee pain - which points should you choose? In this first episode of our Essential Acupuncture Points series…
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Joint Pain, Scar Therapy and Hair Loss | Acupuncture Q&A with Dr. Carl Clarkson
We're always getting asked questions from past and future delegates around acupuncture best practice - and this week we're answering them. In a special episode…
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What to do When Acupuncture Isn't Working | 5 Simple Fixes
Practicing acupuncture isn't always easy and treating clients isn't always as easy as taking them from A to B. Sometimes you won't get the effect you want…
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How to Survive Your Physio Degree | And Get Hired at the End of it
Getting the degree is one thing. Building the experience, confidence and employability to land your first physio role is another. This week on the Breeze…
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What Can Reflexology Really Do? | World Reflexology Week 2026
Reflexology is about more than just working the feet. But what can if offer your clients? As part of World Reflexology Week 2026, we're looking at some of the…
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20 Years In Acupuncture | Here's What I've Learnt
With over two decades of clinical experience in acupuncture and dry needling, Dr. Carl Clarkson has learnt a thing or two about the practice. In this week's…
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How to Master Anatomy | Tools, Resources and Tips
Learning the human anatomy is an essential process for any sports therapist. But knowing which tools work best and how to put them into practice is a process…
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Our Top 4 Clinical Software Tools for Sports Massage Therapists
When you started your sports massage training, your first thought may have been around the right techniques to use or how you're going to treat certain…
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5 Essentials Every Acupuncturist Needs | The Things Nobody Tells You
Before you've booked your first client, there are a few fundamentals every acupuncturist must have. But knowing where to start can be difficult. Especially if…
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What Makes a Good Practitioner? | The Personal Side to Being a Sports Therapist
A good practitioner does more than simply understand muscles. They understand each client as an individual. While technical knowledge and clinical skills are…
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“What If I Hurt Someone?” | Acupuncture for Beginners
“What if I hurt someone?”That was the thought running through Dr Carl Clarkson’s mind when he prepared to insert his first acupuncture needle.In this episode…
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Could Reflexology Be Your New Career?
Could reflexology be the career change you’ve been looking for? 👣In this episode of the Breeze Academy Podcast, we explore why this rewarding therapy career is…
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Burnout as a Sports Massage Therapist: How to Protect Your Body & Career
Burnout is something many sports massage therapists experience, but it’s often overlooked until it becomes a problem.Sports massage is an incredibly rewarding…
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5 Reflexology Myths BUSTED!
Think reflexology is just a foot rub? Or that it’s ticklish or taxing on the thumbs? Think again!In this week's podcast episode, we debunk 5 common myths about…
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A Day in the Life of a Reflexologist
What is it really like to be a reflexologist? 👣In this week's podcast episode, Aly our reflexology tutor takes you behind the scenes of a typical day as a…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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How to Use Outcome Measures to Improve Patient Buy-In (For Clinicians & Therapists)
Are your patients struggling to see their progress—even when treatment is working? 🤔In this episode, we break down how simple outcome measures can transform…
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Top 10 Reasons To Have Acupuncture!
Why do so many people turn to acupuncture and dry needling? 🤔In this episode, we break down the TOP 10 real reasons patients choose acupuncture and dry…
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Western Acupuncture vs Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) – What’s the REAL Difference?
Are Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and Western acupuncture actually the same thing? And where does dry needling fit into all of this?In this episode, we…
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How Acupuncture Can Complement Your Therapy Practice
Are you wondering how acupuncture fits into your existing therapy practice? 🤔In this quick-fire episode, we break down exactly how to integrate acupuncture…
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Your Sports Massage Questions ANSWERED!
You asked the questions and we delivered! In today's episode Claire Gregory and Briea Denney answer questions all about Sports Massage in this quick fire…
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Knee & Hip Pain Relief | Acupuncture for Osteoarthritis
In this episode, we break down how acupuncture and dry needling can help manage osteoarthritis pain—and more importantly, when you should (and shouldn’t) use…
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How to Use Acupuncture & Acupressure in Pregnancy | Nausea, PGP, Reflux & Insomnia
Welcome to episode 2 in our Pregnancy series...In this episode, we explore how acupuncture and acupressure can support common pregnancy symptoms, giving you…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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How to Use Acupuncture for Sciatica: Essential Points for Clinicians
Sciatica is one of the most common and costly causes of pain and time off work — but how should clinicians approach it using acupuncture and dry needling?In…
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5 Reasons Clinicians Should Use Acupuncture & Dry Needling in 2026!
As we kick off the new year, many clinicians are asking the same question: Is acupuncture and dry needling really worth using in practice? Whether you trained…
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Christmas Overload? Beat Nausea, Stress & Festive Chaos with These Simple Acupressure Hacks
Christmas is meant to be joyful… so why does it often leave us feeling nauseous, bloated, stressed, overwhelmed, and exhausted? In this final podcast episode…
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Acupuncture for Neck Pain: What REALLY Works!
In this episode, we dive deep into how acupuncture can be used to treat neck pain and nerve-related symptoms — from evidence-based guidelines to practical…
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Mastering the Lung Meridian | Exclusive Breeze Membership Sneak Peek
Want to deepen your understanding of the meridians and enhance your clinical outcomes? 🤔In this episode, we give you an exclusive sneak peek inside our…
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What New Physios Really Learn: Manual Therapy, Dry Needling & Yoga Integration | Episode 5
Welcome to Episode 5 of our Clinical Yoga Series, where we dive into the real-world journey of physiotherapist Shara—from her intense early days in community…
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Top Mistakes Clinicians Make With Acupuncture (and How to Fix Them for Better Outcomes)
Want to enhance your Acupuncture outcomes? 🤔In this episode, we dive into the top mistakes clinicians make with acupuncture—and what to do instead to…
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From 11 year old healer to Physiotherapist | Shara's Journey | Clinical Yoga Ep.4
In Episode 4 of our Clinical Yoga Series, Carl sits down with Shara, a physiotherapist whose inspiring journey started when she was just 11 years old. From…
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Revolutionising CPD for Clinicians | Breeze Academy Membership Launch
🚨It's here! The Breeze Academy Membership Launch We're changing the way clinicians learn, grow and stay up to date. The membership is a brand-new way to…
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Acupuncture for Osteoarthritis: Top Points for Knee Pain & Better Rehab Results
Struggling with patients who have knee osteoarthritis? Learn how acupuncture can help reduce pain, improve mobility, and support effective rehabilitation. In…
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Top Acupuncture Points for Shoulder Pain | Anterior, Posterior & Frozen Shoulder Treatment Explained
In this episode, we dive into the most effective acupuncture points for generic, anterior, and posterior shoulder pain, as well as tips for managing frozen…
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Applying Clinical Yoga in Healthcare | Clinical Yoga Series Ep. 3
Welcome to Episode 3 of the Clinical Yoga Series 🎉In this episode, we take a deep dive into how clinical yoga principles can be applied in real-world…
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How to Know If Clinical Yoga Fits Your Practice | Clinical Yoga Series Ep. 2
Welcome to Episode 2 of our Clinical Yoga Series!In this episode, we explore how to decide if Clinical Yoga is the right approach for you or your clients — and…
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Intro to Clinical Yoga (Part 1) | Physiotherapy Meets Yoga
Welcome to the first episode in our Clinical Yoga Series 🎉In this episode, we sit down with Shara—a physiotherapist and yoga teacher—to unpack her journey from…
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Top Sports Massage Career Tips | How to Start & Grow Your Massage Therapy Business
Thinking about starting a career in sports massage therapy? Whether you’re a student, graduate, or someone looking to change careers, this episode is packed…
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From Student to Sports Rehab Professional | Briea’s Journey, Career Tips & Uni Experience
How can Sports Massage bring something extra to your career? Are you thinking about a career in sports rehabilitation, physiotherapy, or sports therapy? In…
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Your Sports Massage Questions Answered | Careers, Clients, Marketing & Training Explained
Thinking about a career in sports massage therapy? (Part 2) In this episode, Dr. Carl Clarkson sits down with Claire Gregory and Gerard Hargreaves to answer…
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How to Become a Sports Massage Therapist | Career Change, Flexibility & Training
Thinking about a career in sports massage therapy? 💆♂️ Whether you’re a student, a career changer, or just curious about adding an extra income stream, this…