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 system, and overall wellbeing.Aly shares her personal story of being diagnosed with an autoimmune condition, exploring holistic and complementary therapies alongside Western medicine, and ultimately making a bold career change from running a children’s craft business into reflexology and acupuncture.We cover:✅What reflexology is and how the body is mapped on the feet✅How reflexology works with the nervous system and fight-or-flight response✅Stress, anxiety, menopause, IBS, sleep issues, and emotional regulation✅What reflexologists feel in the feet (crystallisation explained)✅Common reasons people seek reflexology✅Contraindications and who should (or shouldn’t) have reflexology✅How reflexology can work alongside physiotherapy, acupuncture, and Western medicineWhether you’re completely new to reflexology or already working in healthcare, this conversation offers honest insight, real experience, and practical explanations of why reflexology has become such a trusted therapy for so many people.👍 Don’t forget to like, share & subscribe - it makes a huge difference and helps us keep creating episodes like this. 👉 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. 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/

Sleep disturbances and insomnia affect millions of people — but can acupuncture really help?In this episode, we explore how acupuncture may support sleep, why so many people report their best night’s sleep after treatment, and what the research actually says about acupuncture for insomnia.We break down:✅Why people often fall asleep during acupuncture treatments✅What the evidence says about acupuncture and sleep disturbances✅Why sleep improvements are often short-term rather than long-term✅How acupuncture influences cortisol, GABA, and serotonin✅The role of the HPA axis and autonomic nervous system in sleep✅Yin vs Yang from a Chinese medicine perspective📍 Acupuncture approaches covered:✅Auricular acupuncture for parasympathetic activation✅Back Shu points ✅Four Gates✅Yin-nourishing point prescriptions including:✅ Plus more!This is a practical, clinically grounded discussion designed for practitioners, students, and anyone curious about how acupuncture may influence sleep and insomnia.

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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 schooling and university to experiential learning and Continuing Professional Development (CPD), education shapes not just careers — but how we think, question, and adapt to the world around us.In this episode, Dr Carl reflects on his own journey through education — from school and physiotherapy training to a PhD, university teaching, and running an education company — and explores why learning doesn’t stop when formal education ends.We discuss:✅Why education keeps doors open (even if you don’t know which one you’ll walk through)✅The difference between structured and unstructured learning✅Why real learning often happens after formal study✅How CPD bridges the gap between theory and real-world practice✅Why the best clinicians, educators, and professionals never stop learning✅The importance of curiosity, humility, and being willing to be wrong✅How CPD supports career progression, compliance, confidence, and enjoymentWhether you’re a student, clinician, educator, or professional wondering “Is more learning really worth it?”, this episode is a reminder that education isn’t just about qualifications — it’s about staying curious, adaptable, and open to growth.

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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 this episode, Carl breaks down acupuncture for sciatica in a clear, practical, and clinically relevant way. Whether you’re new to needling or already using it in practice, this video will help you make better treatment decisions with confidence.In this episode, we cover:✅ What sciatica is and how it presents clinically✅ The economic and personal impact of sciatic pain✅ When to use acupuncture vs dry needling for sciatica✅ Key acupuncture points commonly used for sciatic pain✅ When and how to add additional needling points This is a practical, clinician-focused episode designed to help you refine your approach, improve patient outcomes, and apply acupuncture more effectively in real-world practice.If you’re a physio, sports therapist, osteopath, or manual therapist treating sciatic pain, this episode will give you clear guidance you can use immediately.

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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 years ago and stopped using it, only use it occasionally, or have never picked up a needle before, this episode breaks it down simply.

In this first episode of the year, Carl shares 5 clear, practical reasons why acupuncture and dry needling deserve a place in modern clinical practice — without overwhelming theory or heavy research jargon.

In this episode, we cover:

✅Why acupuncture and dry needling can save your hands and extend your career

✅Why patients actively seek it out and love the results

✅How it can create rapid symptom changes, sometimes within minutes

✅The low cost of adding it to your practice

✅Why it’s extremely safe when taught and maintained properly

This is a short, practical episode designed to help you start the year focused, confident, and clear on your next steps.

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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 of the year, we break down the real festive struggles — from overeating and heartburn to family stress, headaches, and mental overload — and show you how to use simple acupressure techniques to feel better fast.

Whether you’ve eaten one too many Yorkshire puddings, forgotten the roast potatoes, or you’re just trying to survive the festive chaos, this episode gives you practical, easy-to-use acupressure points you can do anytime, anywhere — no equipment needed.

In this episode, we cover:

✅Acupressure for nausea and overindulgence

✅Stress and anxiety relief during Christmas

✅Focus, and grounding

✅Relief for heartburn and indigestion and bloating

✅Headaches, tension, and pain relief

This episode blends Traditional Chinese Medicine, modern understanding of stress and digestion, and real-life festive humour — because Christmas doesn’t have to feel like survival mode.

🎙️ If you enjoy quick, practical wellness tips, let us know — and tell us if you’d like more episodes like this.

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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 point selection you can use in clinic today.We explore:✅What the research says about acupuncture for persistent neck pain✅How NICE guidelines support acupuncture for long-term pain✅Why treating the root cause matters more than chasing radiating symptoms✅The key meridians involved in neck pain✅How to apply dermatomal reasoning to guide point selection✅How to combine acupuncture with manual therapy or exercise while keeping the neck accessible✅Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) insights vs. Western reasoningWhether you're a student, or practitioner expanding your clinical toolbox, this episode gives you a clear, practical breakdown to improve your approach to neck-related conditions.👉 Want to learn acupuncture properly?If you want to develop confidence, clinical reasoning and hands-on practical skills, check out our accredited training courses.👉 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/

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 brand-new Breeze Membership, featuring a full, detailed breakdown of the Lung Meridian—point by point.By understanding each point clearly—its location, function, indications and energetic qualities—you’ll instantly elevate the precision of your needling, acupressure, or clinical decision-making.In this video, you’ll learn:✅ The role of the Lung Meridian✅ A complete point-by-point walkthrough of LU-1 to LU-11✅ Clinical functions of each point✅ When to use each point in practice and how they influence the whole channelWhether you’re a physiotherapist, acupuncturist, osteopath, sports therapist or bodyworker, this episode will help you build confidence and clarity around one of the most important channels in the system.👉 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/

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 service in South Africa to becoming a resourceful, multi-skilled clinician integrating yoga, manual therapy, and dry needling.In this episode, we explore how clinical reasoning, hands-on skills, and adaptability shape a modern physio’s practice—and how these same principles translate seamlessly into clinical yoga.What You’ll Learn in This Episode:✅ What skills new physiotherapists actually graduate with✅ How community service and low-resource environments shaped Shara’s problem-solving✅ The role of dry needling when treating large caseloads✅ How group treatment models compare across countries✅ How traditional yoga can be adapted for clinical settings✅ Shara’s unique clinical background and how it informs her yoga-based rehab approachWhether you’re a physiotherapist, yoga teacher, rehab professional, or movement enthusiast, you’ll gain insight into how real-world clinical experience informs effective therapeutic yoga.Watch previous episodes to deepen your understanding of clinical movement, therapeutic yoga, and the evolving physio toolkit.👉 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/

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 dramatically enhance your patient outcomes.Most therapists still treat acupuncture as a simple add-on. But with a huge evidence base supporting acupuncture for pain, function and daily living, the reality is clear: Patients often get better results when acupuncture is used early, consistently and with the correct techniques.In this video, you’ll learn:✔ Why many practitioners underuse acupuncture (and why it matters)✔ How increasing dosage and frequency can improve clinical outcomes✔ The importance of accurate point location (not just “needling near the area”)✔ Why achieving De Qi is essential for optimal results✔ How to choose the correct needle size and depth every time✔ Quick “plug-and-play” protocols like Four Gates and the NADA protocol✔ How acupuncture can make your manual therapy and rehab work even better✔ Why flipping your clinical model to “acupuncture first” may change everythingWhether you’re a physiotherapist, osteopath, chiropractor, sports therapist or massage therapist, these strategies will help you deliver stronger, more consistent and more predictable results in your day-to-day practice.

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