In February, 2016 Charlie became the only certified Acupuncture Sports Medicine practitioner in the Columbia River Gorge. The accredited certification was taught by Whitfield Reaves, an accomplished practitioner and educator of over 30+ years. This mentored certification focuses on diagnosis and treatment of sports related injuries of the neck, upper extremity, back, and lower extremity. The sixty-hour certification course offers professional insight, clinical pearls of wisdo

Charlie is back stateside after his stay on the island of Maui where he completed the first of 3 modules to become Acupuncture Sports Medicine certified! Studying under Whitfield Reaves, the author of The Acupuncture Handbook of Sports Injuries and Pain, an accomplished practitioner of 30+ years. Whit has worked with both Olympic and competitive athletes alike, using TCM to help enhance their athletic performance since first treating at the ’84 Olympics in Los Angeles! In ’89

This last weekend, May 31, 2014 Charles Cannon, LAc from Columbia River Acupuncture worked alongside the EMT tent treating athletes as they finished the first-ever, multi-disciplined relay event. Many athletes appreciated Charlie’s treatments, as he gave both acupuncture and massage to those with sore/tight and overworked bodies. The event, which started atop Mt. Hood Meadows, had individuals and teams complete a series of transitions and stages including; downhill skiing/sno