Trained Acupuncture and Sports Medicine Experts
What is Sports Medicine Acupuncture?
Sports Medicine Acupuncture® is an integrative approach of assessment and treatment that combines both Traditional Chinese Medicine and Sports Medicine. We combine Postural Assessment, Functional Movement Screening, Orthopedic Assessment and Special Tests, along with Traditional Chinese diagnostic techniques to create a custom tailored treatment plan for each individual. San Diego Sports Acupuncture has three licensed Sports Medicine Acupuncture® practitioners on staff, Sean Davis, Uzi Chen, and TJ Morton.
Certification Process
After graduating from an accredited 4 year acupuncture university with a Masters level degree or higher, and completing a rigorous licensing exam, Licensed Acupuncturists can enroll in the Sports Medicine Acupuncture® Certification (SMAC) program. The SMAC program requires 15 courses across 4 modules, with each module having its own cadaver lab and final examination. Each module also contains coursework on how to perform orthopedic tests, correct postural asymmetries, and treat a wide range of injuries.
Once a practitioner has completed all 4 modules, including cadavers and exams, they can sit for a practical exam with one of the proctors in order to become Certified Sports Medicine Acupuncture®. Due to the intense time-investment and the level of mastery required to pass the practical exam, there are less than two hundred Certified Sports Medicine Acupuncture® practitioners in the United States today.
4 Modules
The Sports Medicine Acupuncture® program consists of 4 modules broken into 15 classes, each with it's own cadaver lab.
240 Hours
The SMAC program consists of 240 additional hours split evenly between Anatomy and Palpation, Assessment and Treatment, Soft Tissue Work, and Postural Corrective Exercises.
3 Practitioners
Sean Davis, Uzi Chen, and TJ Morton make up the trio that provide Sports Medicine Acupuncture treatments to the San Diego Community at San Diego Sports Acupuncture. There are less than 200 Certified Sports Medicine Acupuncture Practitioners worldwide!
Our Practice
Founded by Sean Davis, San Diego Sports Acupuncture treats all types of acute and chronic pain. We partner with Olympic athletes, office workers, and everyone in between. Learn about our experience in Sports Medicine Acupuncture® and how our unique approach can help you perform at your best.
Sean Davis is a Licensed Acupuncturist who is Certified in Sports Medicine Acupuncture® (C.SMA) and a Certified Kinesiotaping Practitioner (C.KTP). Sean is a San Diego native who loves Traditional Chinese Martial Arts and Powerlifting. He specializes in the treatment of anything pain related, all chronic and acute injuries, sprains, strains, whiplash, work-related injuries, muscle imbalances, and postural asymmetries.
Uzi Chen is a Doctor of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine (DACM) and a Licensed Acupuncturist who is Certified in Sports Medicine Acupuncture® (C.SMA). Uzi is the father of 4 and he is originally from Israel. He is a teacher at the local acupuncture college where he teaches one of the Treatment of Orthopedic disorders classes, as well as training aspiring new acupuncturists. Uzi specializes in the treatment of anything pain related, all chronic and acute injuries, sprains, strains, whiplash, work-related injuries, muscle imbalances, and postural asymmetries.
TJ Morton is a Licensed Acupuncturist and certified Yoga Teacher currently completing his Certification in Sports Medicine Acupuncture. He has a background in Soccer, Hockey, Yoga, and the performing arts. TJ is faculty at the local acupuncture college where he assisted in the teaching of the Treatment of Orthopedic Disorders class and trains aspiring new acupuncturists. TJ specializes in the treatment of anything pain related, all chronic and acute injuries, sprains, strains, whiplash, work-related injuries, muscle imbalances, and postural asymmetries.
Over 15 years ago, Hollee made the switch from working as an EMT and ER nursing assistant to holistic healthcare when she began her massage program at the New Mexico School of Natural Therapeutics. Hollee specializes in Structural Integration, which is a style of Myofascial Release massage that focuses on restoring healthy movement by mobilizing fascial planes across the body to repair the damage caused by chronic injuries and poor posture. She has been a traveling massage therapist with a competitive cycling team, and she has worked with MMA fighters, professional baseball players, and triathletes. Her treatments are highly individualized and may incorporate Kinesiotape, Cupping, GuaSha, and exercise or stretching recommendations.
