In sports, mental and emotional control matters as much as physical training. Acupuncture and Its Effects on Sports Performance Anxiety explores how acupuncture helps athletes reduce anxiety, improve performance, and recover better, linking Traditional Chinese Medicine with modern research and measurable physiological evidence.
Dr. Chalbaud brings years of clinical experience and academic depth to the subject, with a Doctorate in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (DAOM) earned in 2025. Her work is informed by both research and hands-on experience in holistic healthcare, particularly in the sports and performance medicine arenas.
As an accomplished practitioner with an advanced degree in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (DAOM, 2025). Chalbaud’s work spans both integrative medicine and sports performance, blending Traditional Chinese Medicine with modern scientific insights.
This section explores how acupuncture may help athletes manage pre-competition tension, emotional overload, and autonomic stress. It reflects the manuscript’s emphasis on steadier focus, calmer internal regulation, and performance support without disrupting training, recovery, or readiness.
Drawing from clinical trials, physiological markers, and integrative theory, the book explains anxiety through measurable pathways. It discusses heart rate variability, cortisol, skin conductance, and neurophysiological change to show how acupuncture may influence stress responses clinically.
Written for athletes, practitioners, and thoughtful readers, this work brings Traditional Chinese Medicine and Western research into one accessible framework. It presents acupuncture as part of coordinated care that supports recovery, resilience, emotional balance, and performance.
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Athletes often face intense pressure that can trigger performance anxiety and affect focus, coordination, and decision-making. In this book, Dr. Lisette Chalbaud explains how acupuncture can help manage anxiety, improve mental clarity, and support stronger performance through both theory and practical application.
Rooted in scientific literature and Traditional Chinese Medicine theory, this manuscript explains how acupuncture may help regulate anxiety, recovery, and performance. It offers a clinically oriented discussion for athletes, practitioners, and readers interested in integrative care.
