Post by John Jaarsveld

Multimedia Spotlight: Meet the Sports Acupuncturist Helping Athletes Stay in the Game NESA alum George Leung is keeping Boston’s athletes and artists at peak performance. Stepping into George Leung’s office is like entering a hall of fame. One photograph on the wall shows former Red Sox ace Hideki Okajima in full stride on the pitcher’s mound, poised to deliver a fastball. Scrawled across the image is a message: “Thanks for keeping me healthy.” Nearby, a picture of Boston Symphony Orchestra violinist Elita Kang expresses gratitude: “Thanks for getting me through the hardest weeks of my career.” In another frame, former Boston Ballet dancer Tigran Mkrtchyan conveys his appreciation for “healing my back,” while another dancer credits Leung with “keeping me on pointe.” The message from Olympic hockey player Hilary Knight sums up the sentiment best, writing “you are a true healer.” These snapshots are just a few of the 250 images—“and counting,” Leung said—adorning the walls of his cozy Brookline office. Each represents his skill and dedication as a longtime sports acupuncturist. There’s Sebastian Vollmer, the former tackle for the New England Patriots; Olympic figure skaters Marissa Castelli and Simon Shnapir; and retired Red Sox second baseman Dustin Pedroia. All these athletes and artists share a common thread: their careers were sustained and enriched by Leung’s care at East/West Sports Acupuncture & Orthopaedics, where he blends Eastern and Western approaches in treating musculoskeletal and orthopedic injuries and conditions. https://lnkd.in/efAeUR3E

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