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how a sidelined basketball player got back in the game

how a sidelined basketball player got back in the game

Dear friends,

A basketball player’s shoulder pain kept him off the court. Now he’s back in the game, thanks to sports acupuncture at White Magnolia Acupuncture and Tai Chi. Here is his story.

Is shoulder pain keeping you from working out? Many of our patients come in after trying other approaches that just didn’t work. White Magnolia Acupuncture and Tai Chi targets what’s missing from most medical interventions by getting to the root cause of the pain.

If shoulder pain is keeping you from living your full life, make an appointment today for a sports acupuncture assessment & treatment. Let’s see how we can get you back to your top performance.

Is a friend or colleague complaining of pain? Tell them about us by forwarding this page!

John, Zoe & Jacquie

Meet Dr. Zoe Linton, White Magnolia’s newest Acupuncture Associate

Meet Dr. Zoe Linton, White Magnolia’s newest Acupuncture Associate

Dear friends,

We are excited to add Dr. Zoe Linton to our White Magnolia team. Dr. Linton is also a sports medicine practitioner and apprentice of sports acupuncture pioneer Dr. Whitfield Reaves.

She decided to study Chinese medicine after being thrown from a horse while working for the Forest Service in Montana. A local acupuncturist helped her recover from the resulting chronic back pain. “My pain was gone, and I was hooked,” she said.

Read Dr. Linton’s story here.

She completed her Doctorate of Acupuncture and Chinese medicine at the American College of Traditional Chinese Medicine and is also nationally Board certified.

In addition to musculoskeletal pain, Dr. Linton is skilled in treating women’s health, respiratory problems and more. She sees patients on Thursdays and Fridays, with expanded evening and weekend appointments available soon.


Call or make an appointment today online, and let’s see how White Magnolia can help you take charge of your health.

Is a friend or colleague complaining of pain or another health problem? Tell them about us by forwarding this page!

John, Zoe & Jacquie

Going for a run after work? Don’t forget your gluteus medius!

Dear friends,

Spending long days in front of a computer, or in traffic on the way home? A brisk walk or jog sounds great at the end of a long day, but first you may need to turn on your hip muscles.

Enter the gluteus medius:

The gluteus medius
  • a relatively large muscle on the side of the hip that helps to stabilize the pelvis
  • allows for side-stepping and side-lifting of the leg (think fun 80’s workout video leg lifts!)

The gluteus medius tends to become inactivated with periods of inactivity, and often won’t re-activate with just walking or running. Without an active gluteus medius, our pelvis starts to tilt to the side which puts stress on our low back. Over time this can lead to low back pain, hip pain and even pain that spreads to other parts of the body.

Here’s where we can help: during our sports medicine assessment we will test your gluteus medius and the surrounding structures before using acupuncture to re-activate muscles that have been impacted by sitting too much.

In the meantime, check with your doctor first and try this easy exercise to activate the gluteus medius before you get active.

If you need any extra help, we’re always just an email or a phone call away. Book your next appointment today to get a full low back and hip assessment, and please send this video to a friend who might be complaining of back, hip or leg pain.

Dr. Zoe Linton

a real pain in the neck… resolved with sports acupuncture

a real pain in the neck… resolved with sports acupuncture

Dear friends,

A yoga teacher and former professional dancer was frustrated by neck pain and limited arm movement. He tried sports acupuncture at White Magnolia Acupuncture and Tai Chi and his problems resolved! Hear his story.

Is neck pain limiting your life? Many of our patients come in after trying other approaches that just didn’t work. White Magnolia Acupuncture and Tai Chi targets what’s missing from most medical interventions by getting to the root cause of the pain.

If neck pain is keeping you from living your full life, make an appointment today for a sports acupuncture assessment & treatment. Let’s see how we can get you back to your top performance.

Is a friend or colleague complaining of pain? Tell them about us!

  • John, Zoe & Jacquie
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