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Dr. Richard Hazel is a distinguished Doctor of Acupuncture and a New York State Licensed Acupuncturist, renowned for his expertise in Functional Acupuncture, with a specialized focus on Orthopedic & Sports Acupuncture. With a passion for optimizing athletic performance and facilitating recovery, Dr. Hazel proudly partners as the acupuncturist for UB Athletics, working with their football, volleyball, and other dedicated athletes.
A Leader in Integrative Sports Medicine
Dr. Hazel's approach integrates advanced acupuncture techniques with a deep understanding of human physiology and athletic demands. His commitment to enhancing recovery, regeneration, and adaptation to exercise stress is evident in his significant contributions to the field. He is a co-author of Chapter 22, "Acupuncture: Its relationship to Recovery, Regeneration and Function," in the authoritative book Fundamentals of Recovery, Regeneration, and Adaptation to Exercise Stress: An Integrated Approach (Springer Nature). This publication solidifies his position as a thought leader in the application of acupuncture for athletic populations.
Pioneering Education and Global Influence
A graduate with honors from the Pacific College of Oriental Medicine – New York, where he earned both his Master of Science in Acupuncture (Orthopedic & Sports Medicine) and his Doctor of Acupuncture, Dr. Hazel is a dedicated educator. He has developed and taught extensive curricula in Motor Point Acupuncture and Trigger Point Needling, sharing his knowledge through online courses on Podia and at prestigious international seminars. His teaching engagements span across Europe and Australia, including the European Sports and Orthopedic Acupuncture Congresses in Barcelona and Amsterdam, and workshops in Poland, Canada, Ireland, and France. His work has significantly influenced practitioners globally, establishing him as a world-renowned authority in Functional Acupuncture.
Dedicated to Athlete Well-being
Through his partnership with UB Athletics since 2024, Dr. Hazel provides cutting-edge acupuncture treatments to help athletes achieve peak performance, accelerate injury recovery, and maintain optimal physical well-being. His hands-on experience with collegiate athletes underscores his practical application of advanced acupuncture principles in a high-performance sports environment.
Episodes
Dec 30, 2024
Dec 30, 2024
17 min
The functional approach to knee pain will look for movement dysfunction and attempt to correct it.
Others might blame arthritis, the patient's weight, L4-5 issues...
I'm going to look at joint pain as an issue of how the joint moves.
Online Courses: https://richardhazel.podia.com
Dec 21, 2024
Dec 21, 2024
26 min
Very interesting case this week.
And a second case of crippling pain where all the doctors threw their hands up and said, "there's nothing we can do."
Online Courses: https://richardhazel.podia.com
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Dec 14, 2024
Dec 14, 2024
22 min
I recently treated my own suboccipital muscles and am now realizing how important it is to treat them on people with neck pain and restricted range of motion.
These are now in my arsenal for quality of life / mobility treatments.
Online courses
BLACKFRIDAY20 for 20% off all courses and bundles.
https://richardhazel.podia.com
Nov 23, 2024
Nov 23, 2024
25 min
Sounds strange but I don't treat pain.
I see patients for pain every day, but I'm not trying to treat their pain.
There's more to it than that.
Online Courses:
BLACKFRIDAY20 Discount Code for 20% Off all Courses and Bundles until December 31.
https://richardhazel.podia.com
Nov 3, 2024
Nov 3, 2024
13 min
Interesting case on a college athlete. How I assessed and treated this issue.
Come to the 3rd European Orthopaedic and Sports Acupuncture Congress in Barcelona:
Space will be limited to 40 people.
https://integrative-acu-seminars.com/3rd-european-orthopaedic-and-sports-acupuncture-congress/
Online Courses: https://richardhazel.podia.com
Oct 27, 2024
Oct 27, 2024
37 min
Treating Seniors is a skill you need to learn and there are no books or courses to take.
Treating Pro Athletes gets you some prestige but the true test of your assessment and treatment skills as an acupuncturist (as well as your people skills) will be in treating an older population with sub-optimal health statuses.
Online Courses: https://richardhazel.podia.com
OCTOBER10 until the end of the month for 10% off everything.
Oct 19, 2024
Oct 19, 2024
23 min
My First Inferior Cluneal Nerve Entrapment Case!
And an update on my ACNES patient.
online courses: https://richardhazel.podia.com
OCTOBER10 for 10% off everything until the end of October.
Oct 12, 2024
Oct 12, 2024
20 min
"Most (musculoskeletal) issues start at the Pelvis" - Vladimir Janda
Online Courses: https://richardhazel.podia.com
OCTOBER10 for 10% off Everything Until the End of October.
Oct 5, 2024
Oct 5, 2024
40 min
The unfortunate gap in understanding pain is the musculoskeletal system and the nervous system's response to overuse, pain and injury.
Online Courses: https://richardhazel.podia.com
OCTOBER10 discount code for 10% off everything on the site until the end of October
Sep 21, 2024
Sep 21, 2024
27 min
Some tough pain cases are getting better (fast)!
Here is the link to Podia. My new course just went live.
https://richardhazel.podia.com