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In this Episode…
Chad Bong interviews acupuncturist and oriental medical practitioner, Clayton Shiu
Bio
Clayton received a Doctorate of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Acupuncture and Moxibustion at the Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, a highly regarded teaching facility and the largest acupuncture and moxibustion center in China. His research was concerned with acupuncture treatment for cerebral disorders under the tutelage of Dr. Shi Xue Min, the pioneer of modern acupuncture stroke treatment, at the distinguished First Teaching Hospital of Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine. Clayton discusses his experience in China, neuro-acupuncture needle techniques, and much more!
Links
Clayton’s Website
Show Notes
00:32 News on 2nd Annual Sports Acupuncture Alliance Summit
3:41 Shui’s early introduction to Chinese medicine
8:21 Shui’s early interest in neurology
9:54 Chad and Clayton meet
11:50 Being passionate about Sports Medicine
14:44 Clayton’s years in China
29:03 Treating stroke patients without Scalp points
29:17 Needle technique manipulation for neurovascular treatments
30:56 Taking the time to understand the practice
33:51 How to apply the technique to the sports medicine clinic
37:45 Nerve plexus needle technique
40:18 Importance of nerve function
45:36 Importance of movement for proper flow of qi and blood
46:41 Concussion treatments
55:35 Clayton Shui’s newsletter and upcoming workshops