Through his Oriental Medicine and Martial arts training, Marcus has gone on to develop a style of Acupuncture and physical therapy called PMA®™ (Physical Medicine Acupuncture) which is specially designed for sports injury.

 

 

 

What Is PMA®™ ? (Physical Medicine Acupuncture)

 

PMA is a new approach to orthopaedic & muscular injuries, and stress related diseases combining traditional Oriental Acupuncture practice with knowledge of Western anatomy and physiology and martial arts pressure points.

 

Evaluation of problem areas is performed from a Western & Oriental Medicine perspective to identify specific structures such as tendons, ligaments, and Myofascial trigger points, which are the sources of pain. Acupuncture and various pressure point massage is then performed in order to alleviate symptoms arising from the affected structures. Underlying energy "deficiencies" in the acupuncture meridians are also noted and treated in order to restore the body to energetic balance. Treating underlying deficiencies and releasing blockages helps promote healing and prevent the reoccurrence of injuries.

 

Combining acupuncture theory with physical therapy approaches to alleviate Myofascial trigger points and stress holding patterns allows PMA ®™ to help many problems that are not easily treated with Western Medicine. In addition to traditional acupuncture, Myofascial trigger point needling is often performed to release habitual holding patterns in the muscles that often contribute to pain and dysfunction. Client after client comment on how PMA is proving to be an extremely effective form of therapy for treating their injuries.

 

Due to the inherent nature of inserting needles during acupuncture and using cupping treatments, there is a slight possibly of Bruising, Hematoma, swelling and/or discoloration of/at the treatment site. The Oriental Medicine Clinic can in no way be held responsible if this occurs.