The Intensive and Accelerated Balance System Acupuncture Workshop Levels 2.5RP, 3 and 4 with Dr. Sonia F. Tan
2026-11-13 08:30 - 2026-11-15 17:30 (Australia/Sydney) | NSW
Presenting Dr. Sonia F. Tan, author of “The Foundations of Balance Acupuncture: A Clinical Reference Manual”

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Seminar Outline and Prerequisites
This is an intensive and accelerated 3 day course course in Balance Acupuncture that will elevate your overall understanding and practice of Balance Method Acupuncture to the next level through learning Balance System Acupuncture, an evolutionary and systemic technique focused on getting further results. This course consists of 1 day of Level 2.5 Refinement and Practical (Refine, Refresh and Practice) and 2 days of deepening theory of the Balance theory, in Level 3 (Channel Conversion) and Level 4 (12 Magic Theory and Practice). Participants will be able to apply the concepts immediately in practice and develop effective treatments. The Balance System Acupuncture as taught by Dr. Sonia F. Tan is based on the culmination of her education, research and experience with various teachers including the late Dr. Richard Tehfu Tan, Dr. Daoshing Ni, Dr. Yvonne Farrell and Dr. Jeffrey Yuen.
Students who have previously taken Level 1 and Level 2 or equivalent courses are welcome to attend this course after completing the outlined prerequisites.
Upon registration for Level 3 and 4, students will automatically receive Complimentary Access to our BSA Foundations Level 1 and 2 (webinar on Chinese Medicine Education) within 24-48 hours, worth $760. Registrants will need to have completed Sonia’s BSA Foundations Level 1 and 2, in person or online as a prerequisite to be able to attend Level 2.5R+P, Level 3 and 4. You will need to provide proof of completion of Level 1 and 2 to the organizers.
If you have not previously completed Level 1 and 2 with Sonia in person or online, or if you have taken the level 1 and 2 equivalent courses with any other Balance Method teachers, you MUST complete the webinar recording before attending Level 2.5P, 3 and 4.

Seminar Description and Schedule

Day 1: Level 2.5
Foundations, Refresher, Refinement and Practical Workshop (For New and Returning Students)
Fill in the gaps and deepen your knowledge and mastery of the Foundations of Balance System Acupuncture! This first day provides both a practical, hands-on refinement of the basic and important points in the Foundations of Balance System Acupuncture (BSA), an evolution of the Balance Method, as well as a didactic review of the Foundations and for those who are looking for the “3 R’s”: Review, Refine, Refresh. Understand and anchor your learning with the detailed and systematic teaching style of Dr. Sonia F. Tan, DAOM, RAc, RTCMP, one of Grandmaster Da Shi Richard Tan’s Senior Student, Gold Level Practitioner, and Master Balance Acupuncturist.
The morning will be dedicated to practical refinement. Fill in the gaps, connect the hands and head understanding and deepen your knowledge of the Foundations of Balance System Acupuncture. Together with Dr. Sonia Tan’s Certified Teachers, review and practice with hands-on palpation, location and needling, including hands-on practice of any special point location and needling techniques. The course will include a practical evaluation of BSA Foundations for those who have not completed this. in addition to hands-on practice of any special point location and needling techniques, if in-person teaching is available. Returning students are highly encouraged to attend as there will be more practice, more accurate point location, revision and guidance by both Sonia and Suzanne.
The afternoon will be a case-based and didactic revisit and review the Single and Multiple (Global) Balance foundations as taught by Dr. Sonia F. Tan. All Balance Systems will be reviewed and questions and cases will be discussed and answered. Participants will discuss the case studies and understand how to apply these systems to treat with confidence. Discussion will be focused on analyzing and learning from student submitted cases. Participants will discuss the case studies and learn practical applications of these systems to treat with confidence. Fill in the gaps and deepen your knowledge and mastery of the Foundations of Balance System Acupuncture! The information for every foundations course will always be more exciting as cases will be different and there will always be more take-aways to be able to applied.
Each student is expected to submit at least one case for discussion, pre-submitted to the instructor MINIMUM 2 weeks ahead of time.
● Evaluation by written feedback on students’ cases by Dr. Tan and handed back, students’ participation and oral discussion of analysis and answers in class, in addition to their hands-on participation/practice.
● Class Questions and Answers, and Case studies done in class that are aimed at practicing the methods and by the participants with answers given during the class

Morning Schedule (Practical)

8:30 am – 9:15 am:

Introduction, review of history, review of the foundational strategies of Balance System Acupuncture (BSA) Single Systems
Review of the main Holography/Mirror/Images used in BSA.
Review of Global Balancing Yin/Yang cycles, trusses, BSA Multiple/Global Systems – LECTURE
Review and demonstration of a selection of clinical favourite and special acupoints of the Foundations of Balance System Acupuncture – DEMONSTRATION

Break for 15 min

9:30 am – 12:30 pm:

Breakout groups to practice location and needling of the selected and optional clinical favourites and special acupoints of the Foundations of Balance System Acupuncture. SUPERVISED PRACTICE
Practical evaluations of each student (NEW group) OR workshop free questions of students (RETURNING group). – SUPERVISED PRACTICE

Lunch Break
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Afternoon Schedule (Refine and Refresh)
2 pm –3:30 pm:

Introduction, review of history, review of the foundational strategies of Balance System Acupuncture (BSA) Single Systems, review of the main Holography/Mirror/Images used in BSA. – LECTURE
Review of Global Balancing Yin/Yang cycles, trusses, BSA Multiple/Global Systems – LECTURE
Discussion of student submitted case studies – diagnosis, and application of Balance System Acupuncture strategies. – GROUP DISCUSSION

Break for 15 minutes
3:45 pm – 5:30 pm:

Continued discussion of student submitted case studies – diagnosis, and application of Balance System Acupuncture strategies;
Student cases analyzed and assessed. – GROUP DISCUSSION
Breakout groups to discuss case assignment. – GROUP DISCUSSION
Student cases analyzed and assessed; Q and A.
Hands-on practice and demonstrations as needed.
Final summary. – QUESTIONS AND ANSWER

Day Concludes
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Day 2: Level 3
Channel Conversion
Balance System Acupuncture (BSA) Level 3 (Channel Conversion) is an advanced course where students will learn how to use Balance System Acupuncture to treat internal medicine syndromes; digestive, respiratory, gynecological, and emotional disorders using “Channel Conversion” and the Yi Jing (I Ching). Students will explore the channel relationships to the Guas of the I Ching and Multiple System balances, be able to understand the equivalence of a Zang-Fu diagnosis with a Channel diagnosis, and develop simple treatments that affect the body at a deeper energetic level.
Through case discussions, participants will be able to apply the concepts immediately in practice and develop effective treatments.

Morning Schedule (I-Ching, Ba Gua, Holography Review and Conversion of TY-YM-JY-SY, JY-YM1/2)

8:30 am-11:30 am:

Review of BSA Foundations Levels 1+2, I Ching Theory and organ channel and relationships to Ba Gua,
The 5 Shu-Transporting Points and Needling the 5 Transporting points as they correspond to the Yaos.
Intro to Destination and Application of Guas.
Applying conversion of Guas.
Introduction, review of history, review of the foundational strategies of Balance System Acupuncture (BSA) Single Systems,
Review of the main Holography/Mirror/Images used in BSA. – LECTURE
Framework and parameters for applying channel conversion of Guas.
Devising treatments based on Channel Conversion for: Taiyin-Yangming and Jueyin-Shaoyang

Break for 15 min

11:45 am – 12:30 pm:

Devising treatments based on Channel Conversion: Jueyin-Yangming v.1
Devising treatments based on Channel Conversion: Jueyin-Yangming v.2

Lunch break
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Afternoon Schedule (Magic 4, Conversion of SY-TY, SY-SY, Guas and Application, Case Studies, 5 Interactions/Phase/Behaviours, Obgyn)
1:30 pm – 3:15 pm::

Review and questions. Discussion, case, demonstrations if needed and Q&A
Devising treatments based on Channel Conversion: Shaoyin-Taiyang and Shaoyin-Shaoyang
Review of Fu Xi Gua, Yaos, destination Guas, and parameters and application of channel conversion. Questions

Break for 10 minutes
3:25pm – 4:25pm:

Devising treatments based on Channel Conversion: Magic 4 Channel-Conversion and High Blood Pressure

Break for 5 minutes
4:30 – 6:00 pm:

Case examples – Devising treatments based on Channel Conversion: Hormone OBGYN 8 –
Questions, examples and class case discussion. Demonstrations if needed. GROUP DISCUSSION
Intro to using the Ba Gua for 5 Interactions/Phases/Behaviours use
Final discussion, demonstrations if needed and questions . QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

Day Concludes
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Day 2: Level 4
The Twelve Magical Points and Meridian System
Balance System Acupuncture (BSA) Level 4 (The Twelve Magical Points and Meridian System) is a full-day course that provides further advanced learning and development of the acupuncture. The course covers the twelve magical points and meridian system, describing and understanding the relationship of the regulating and harmonizing all 12 primary meridians. The course will include an in-depth explanation and case analysis of Dr. Richard Tehfu Tan’s Strategy of Twelve Magical Points and Meridians designed to treat the entire body by regulating all 12 meridians and devising effective acupuncture treatments. This strategy was designed specifically for complicated pathological conditions by applying a unique combination of:

All Twelve Primary Meridians
Five Shu-Transporting Points
Holography Format
Four Segment Timing and
Yin/Yang Balancing Dynamic.Each of these concepts will be discussed in detail in order to provide a clear understanding of the methodology behind the strategy.

This course covers both Balance System Acupuncture along with Dr. Richard Tehfu Tan’s Strategy of the Twelve Magical Points and Meridians. It focuses on differentiating common internal medicine and Zangfu conditions and providing appropriate effective treatments using Balance System Acupuncture. Students will learn to formulate safe and effective therapeutic plans and practice acupuncture strategies and treatments through case studies and exams.

Morning Schedule (Review, Shu Transport and Selection, Imaging, Timing, Yin Yang Balance and Mirror, Strategy and Practice)
9am – 10.30am:

Review of BSA Foundations Levels 1+2+3
5 Shu Transporting Points + Meridian Selection
Imaging format for Point Selection
Four-Section Timing

Break for 15 minutes
10:45 – 11:30am

Yin-Yang Balancing Dynamic
Anatomic Structure & Mirroring Format

Break for 10 minutes

11:40am – 12:40pm:

Step-by-Step Guidelines to Constructing a Treatment.
Practice cases.

Lunch break for 1 hour
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Afternoon Schedule (Patterns, Examples, Application, Case Studies and In-Depth Study Group Discussion)
1:40pm – 3:10pm:

The patterns of the strategy.
Example cases.

Break for 15 minutes
3:25pm – 3:55pm:

Clinical Application cases.

Break for 5 minutes
4:00 pm – 5:30 pm:

Student cases and discussion. GROUP DISCUSSION
Final questions and discussion. QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

Day Concludes
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Learning Outcomes
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Foundations Level 2.5 (R and P)

A student who successfully completes this course will have demonstrated the ability to:

Recall, recognize, articulate and apply the Single systems, Holography, Mirror / Image, Special Point locations, and Multiple / Global systems in clinical use.
Explain and demonstrate the point location and acupuncture needling technique of the essential clinical favourite acupoints of the Foundations of Balance System Acupuncture strategies.
Understand and analyze the clinical uses of the Balance System Acupuncture strategies, including the special and/or clinical favourite acupoints.
Apply the special point location practice and needling techniques.
Understand, analyze and construct customizations within Balance System Acupuncture.
Apply special point location practice and needling techniques.
Analyze and assess case studies.
Understand and integrate practical applications of Balance System Acupuncture strategies with confidence.

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Channel Conversion Level 3

A student who successfully completes this course will have demonstrated the ability to:

Describe and summarize the history of Balance Acupuncture and the Yi Jing.
Identify which hexagram is associated with each channel.
Demonstrate how to convert one channel’s hexagram to another channel’s hexagram.
Apply channel conversion to treat complex internal medical conditions.
Diagnose and equate a Zang-Fu diagnosis with a Channel diagnosis, and devise an acupuncture treatment plan

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The Twelve Magical Points and Meridian System Level 4

A student who successfully completes this course will have demonstrated the ability to:

Identify, select and apply unique combinations of the twelve primary channels, the five shu-transporting points, the holography/mirror/imaging format, four-segment timing and yin/yang balancing.
Explain how to regulate and treat the entire body using all twelve primary channels and the strategy of the Twelve Magical Points and Meridian system.
Identify complicated cases which are applicable to using all twelve primary channels.
Apply the Twelve Magical Points and Meridian system strategy to treat complex internal medical conditions and design a treatment plan/strategy that incorporates the strategy of Twelve Magical Points and Meridian system.

Pre-requisite: Pre-requisites to attend this course include prior completion of Balance System Acupuncture Level 1 and Balance System Acupuncture Level 2 (BSA Foundations = Levels 1+2 included free of charge with every registration to Level 3 and 4); BSA Refresher & Practical: Balance System Acupuncture Level 2.5P (from online entry).

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About Dr. Sonia F. Tan (BA (Econ & Psy), BA (Hons Kin), DTCM Dip., DAOM, RAc, RTCMP)

Dr. Sonia F. Tan, BA, BA(H), DAOM, RAc, RTCMP, is an educator, author, practitioner and consultant. She has been helping guide people on their pathway to balance in the Chinese Medicine and metaphysical world since 2006. She is a Doctor of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (DAOM degree), a Registered Acupuncturist, and a Registered Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) Practitioner. Dr. Sonia Tan obtained her clinical research Doctorate degree from Yo San University of Traditional Chinese Medicine in Los Angeles, California. She is also a graduate of the five year Doctor of Traditional Chinese Medicine program from the International College of Traditional Chinese Medicine Vancouver. Dr. Sonia F. Tan is one of few certified Gold Level practitioners of the late Dr. Richard Tan. His most advanced level courses after all Balance Method levels, were first completed by a group of 16 senior students. Sonia was among those 16. With the blessings of fellow senior students to pass on the Balance Method legacy, Dr. Sonia Tan developed and created the very first Balance Method/System Acupuncture Certificate program at an accredited public post-secondary institution–Langara College –launched in 2018. Dr. Sonia Tan is the author of The Foundations of Balance Acupuncture: A Clinical Reference Manual.
In addition to Balance Method and following in her grandfather’s footsteps, the Tan lineage, and the classical umbrella of Chinese Medicine, Dr. Sonia Tan has completed apprenticeships in Chinese Metaphysics in the areas of Chinese Astrology, Face Reading, and Classical Feng Shui under various teachers, and has been certified since 2011. She is a certified Chinese Astrology and Feng Shui practitioner under Master Marlyna Los, and a certified Ba Zi Chinese Astrology practitioner and direct and first graduating class disciple of the late Grandmaster Dr. Richard Tehfu Tan. Dr. Sonia Tan has also completed many adjunct and advanced courses, such as Sound Healing, TCM Clinical Aromatherapy & Essential Oils, and Dr. Jeffrey Yuen & Dr. Yvonne Farrell’s Eight Extraordinary Vessels approach. She is also an ongoing student of a variety of Martial Arts since 1995, and is grateful to her Shifu the late Dale Johns for her foundation, and to Shifu Matthew Dyck for continued guidance.
Dr. Sonia F. Tan is immersed in all aspects of Chinese Metaphysics, and thoroughly enjoys educating and inspiring others!

Details

Date: Friday 13th November – Sunday 15th November 2026
Time: Day 1: 8.30am-5.30pm | Day 2 : 8.30am-6pm | Day 3: 9am-5.30pm
CPD: 22.5 CPD Points + 14 CPD (Balance System Acupuncture Level 1 & 2 Online Course)
Notes: Included
Venue: TBC

DEPOSIT:

$800 to secure spot and gain access to the recording – full payment made 1 month before the seminar

EARLY BIRD SPECIAL (offer ends 29/08/2026)

Practitioner Rate: $1750
Student (Full Time – Undergraduate): $1550

REGULAR PRICING

Practitioner Rate: $2100
Student (Full Time – Undergraduate): $1750

Terms and Conditions
*Early Bird: Full payment is required 4 weeks prior to the start of the Seminar and Workshop
*Registrations cancelled up to one week prior to the seminar will be refunded less 20%. We regret that refunds are not otherwise possible.
*Any cancellations whether the full ticket price or only deposit has paid, the full fee of the Balance System Acupuncture Level 1 & Level 2 Recording will incur.

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