The Tung's Acupuncture Immersion: Four Days to Clinical Mastery with Henry McCann
2026-02-06 09:00 - 2026-02-09 17:00 (Australia/Sydney) | Vibe Hotel, 111 Goulburn Street, Sydney, NSW, 2000, Australia
WORKSHOP OVERVIEW
Many acupuncturists are drawn to the extraordinary clinical results achieved through Master Tung’s acupuncture system — yet the system’s reputation for being complex or entirely separate from standard TCM often leads to hesitation. This immersive four-day training with Dr Henry McCann dissolves that uncertainty by bringing together the full theoretical foundation, clinical reasoning skills, and practical pain-management applications that make Tung’s system so powerful.
Across four structured days, you’ll discover that Tung’s acupuncture is not about memorising endless points — it’s about understanding points differently. By learning the principles that underpin Master Tung’s method, you’ll uncover how the TCM points you already know can become dramatically more effective, flexible, and precise in clinical practice.
The first half of the immersion focuses on Tung’s core theories: channel correspondences, mirror/image concepts, point pairing, Five Phase relationships, and the deeper reasoning that explains why treatments work—not just what to do. This theoretical clarity liberates practitioners from rigid prescriptions and instead builds the ability to choose points with confidence, creativity, and accuracy.
The second half shifts into a highly practical, clinically focused exploration of pain, injury, and traumatology. You’ll learn targeted Tung protocols for both acute and chronic presentations, understand how to treat different injury stages, and master external herbal applications—poultices, medicated liniments, and topical formulations—that significantly enhance outcomes. Live demonstrations ensure that you leave ready to implement these tools immediately in clinic.
Together, these four days provide a complete framework that strengthens diagnostic insight, streamlines treatment planning, and elevates your ability to deliver rapid, reliable results that patients notice.
Whether you’re completely new to Tung’s system, refining your foundation, or already an experienced practitioner seeking deeper mastery, this integrated immersion brings both theory and clinical application together in a way that transforms your practice.
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WHAT YOU WILL LEARN
Familiar Points, Revolutionary Results – Master Tung’s Approach to TCM Foundations Days 1 & 2
Foundational Master Tung Principles & Enhanced Clinical Reasoning: Build a clear understanding of the guiding theories behind Tung’s acupuncture—holographic correspondence, channel systems, Dao Ma theory, and key diagnostic frameworks. Learn how these principles explain the power of Tung’s points and how they translate directly into sophisticated, flexible clinical decision-making.
Channel Connection Theory & Expanded Treatment Strategies: Explore dynamic channel relationships that open entirely new therapeutic pathways. Learn how to treat local pain through distant points, access sensitive or blocked regions through alternative channels, and create multi-layered treatment plans that work systematically and efficiently.
Mirror/Image Concepts & Flexible Point Application: Apply mirror and image theory to multiply your treatment options, especially when areas are too painful or contraindicated. Gain the ability to confidently treat the face, hands, feet, and sensitive regions using elegant, effective alternatives.
Basic Needle Methods & Precision Technique: Refine your needling skills with Tung-specific techniques that improve accuracy and therapeutic potency. Subtle shifts in angle, depth, and manipulation dramatically enhance the effectiveness of points you already use.
TCM Point Analysis Through a Tung Lens: Re-examine commonly used TCM points with new insight. Understand additional functions, indications, and clinical contexts revealed through Tung’s analytical framework—opening up far more flexibility without needing new point locations.
Five Phase Integration & Constitutional Treatment: Learn how Five Phase theory interacts with Tung’s system to address deeper constitutional patterns. This approach supports both symptom relief and the underlying imbalances that drive chronic conditions.
Point Pairs (Dui Xue 對穴) & Synergistic Effects: Discover the logic behind key point combinations and why certain pairs produce outcomes greater than the sum of their parts. Develop the skill to build sophisticated treatment formulas with intention and precision.
Advanced Pain & Injury Management – Tung’s Acupuncture & External Herb Applications Days 3 & 4
Pain & Injury Management Using Master Tung’s System: Shift from theory into hands-on clinical application. Learn Tung’s most effective points for musculoskeletal pain, acute injuries, chronic stagnation patterns, and stubborn conditions that often resist conventional treatment.
Stages of Injury & Strategic Treatment Planning: Understand how to treat injuries across all phases—from fresh trauma to chronic degeneration. Learn what techniques accelerate healing and what to avoid during different stages.
Targeted Protocols for Common Pain Conditions: Receive a systematic, structured approach to treating common presentations such as low back pain, neck/shoulder disorders, knee injuries, sports strains, tendon issues, and chronic pain syndromes.
Internal & External Herbal Strategies for Comprehensive Care: Explore herbal formulas matched to body regions and injury types. Learn how herbal support can enhance your acupuncture results while giving patients meaningful tools for home care.
Poultices, Medicated Liniments & Traditional Applications: Through live demonstrations, learn how to prepare and apply external herbal treatments that significantly amplify acupuncture outcomes. These therapies not only boost clinical results but also offer additional practice revenue streams.
Clinical Integration & Real-World Application: See how all components — Tung point theory, channel work, needling technique, injury staging, and herbal strategies—combine into a cohesive, powerful clinical system. Leave with the confidence to treat more effectively, more intuitively, and with faster, more consistent patient outcomes.
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ABOUT HENRY MCCANN

Dr. Henry McCann is a licensed practitioner of East Asian Medicine with a clinical practice in Madison, NJ. He is on the faculty of the Pacific College of Health and Science, and teaches at advanced practice doctoral degrees for the Oregon College of Oriental Medicine, Bastyr University, and several others in the United States. Dr. McCann has taught Tung’s Acupuncture and bloodletting therapy throughout the United States, Europe, Australia, and Asia. He is the author of A Practice Atlas of Tung’s Acupuncture (with Dr. Hans-Georg Ross), Pricking the Vessels: Bloodletting in Chinese Medicine, numerous articles in Chinese medicine journals, and a blog on his website, www.asianmedidcine.org.

DETAILS
Date: Friday 6th – Monday 9th February 2026
Times: 9am – 5pm daily
Venue: Vibe Hotel, 111 Goulbourn St, Sydney 2000
CPD: 26 CPD Points
Included: Notes, Morning Tea, Afternoon Tea

EARLY BIRD PRICING (ends January 30th 2026)
Practitioner: 1,750
Full Time TCM Student: 1,550

REGULAR PRICING
Practitioner: 2,300
Full Time TCM Student: 2,000
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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.

Facial Acupuncture Masterclass: From Foundations To Mastery with Michelle Gellis
2026-02-27 - 2026-03-01 | Vibe Hotel, 111 Goulburn Street, Sydney, NSW, 2000, Australia
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WORKSHOP OVERVIEW
Facial acupuncture represents one of the most profitable and distinctive niches in modern acupuncture practice. This comprehensive 3-day intensive will position you at the forefront of cosmetic wellness, allowing you to command premium pricing while offering clients transformative results that extend far beyond standard cosmetic treatments.
Whether you’re new to facial acupuncture or looking to elevate your existing skills, this masterclass provides complete training from foundational theory to advanced neuromuscular techniques, setting you apart in an increasingly competitive healthcare landscape.

What To Expect
DAY 1: Core Foundations & Treatment Structure
MorningLearn:Review of core theory from Modules 1 & 2, including safety principles and treatment rationale. Observe an auricular muscle demonstration, followed by guided student practice to refine palpation, point location, and needle handling.
AfternoonLearn:Step-by-step demonstration of A/E protocols, with supervised student practice. Observe a full facial treatment demonstration to understand treatment flow, sequencing, and practitioner ergonomics. Intake and consultation structure will be discussed where time allows, followed by open Q&A.
For Your Practice:Develop a clear, repeatable treatment framework grounded in anatomy, safety, and clinical reasoning. By the end of Day 1, you’ll have a stronger grasp of assessment, treatment flow, and how to structure facial sessions with clarity and confidence.
DAY 2: Clinical Communication & Adjunct Integration
Learn:Students will conduct peer interviews to practise intake, communication, and expectation-setting, followed by supervised treatment practice. Red light therapy will be demonstrated, with discussion around when and how to integrate it appropriately into facial acupuncture treatments.
For Your Practice:Refine how you assess, explain, and deliver facial treatments in a real-world clinical setting. Gain confidence integrating red light therapy as an adjunct, while improving consultation skills that support patient trust, compliance, and long-term engagement.
DAY 3: Advanced Tools & Specialised Techniques
Learn:Discussion of dermal rolling principles and indications, followed by facial cupping and gua sha demonstrations with hands-on practice. Advanced techniques and microneedling will be demonstrated, then practised under supervision to ensure safe and effective application.
For Your Practice:Expand your technical skill set with advanced facial tools and techniques that support both cosmetic and therapeutic outcomes. Learn how to incorporate cupping, gua sha, dermal rolling, and microneedling thoughtfully into treatment plans, including options for patient self-care education and adjunct services.
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Comprehensive Training Approach
This intensive combines Michelle Gellis’ proven methodology with hands-on practice, live demonstrations, and real-world application. You’ll receive access to pre-course video modules, participate in supervised practical sessions, and leave with the tools and confidence to immediately implement these techniques in your practice.
Pre-Course Preparation: Access to recorded theory modules ensures you arrive ready for hands-on application – this alone values at $810 and is worth an additional 10 CPD points in addition to the workshop. Note access is provided upon full payment of ticket.
Live Demonstrations: Watch complete treatments from assessment to aftercare, understanding not just technique but patient communication and expectation management.
Supervised Practice: Gain confidence through guided practice sessions with immediate feedback and refinement.
Business Integration: Learn the practical aspects of building and marketing a successful cosmetic acupuncture practice.
Free Cupping & Gua Sha Kit: Every attendee will recieve their own Cupping & Gua Sha Facial Rejuvenation Kit valued at $199.
Who Should Attend
This masterclass welcomes practitioners of all experience levels in facial acupuncture. Whether you’re looking to add a new service income to your existing practice or pivot toward a cosmetic focused, you’ll gain the comprehensive skills needed to succeed in this lucrative field.
Investment in this training typically pays for itself within the first few months of implementing these premium services in your practice.
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WORKSHOP OUTLINE
Pre-Course Requirements:
*Personal copy of Michelle’s book recommended* – CLICK HERE for your copy
Participants will receive access to Michelle Gellis’ 2024 recorded course, covering Modules 1–5 (these must be viewed before the workshop):

Module 1–2 (Theory & Protocols): Will be reviewed live during class.
Module 3–5 (Microneedling, Face Reading, Cupping/Gua Sha, Derma Rolling, Advanced Techniques).

DAY 1 – Foundations & Practical Skills:
Morning Lecture

Patient intake, diagnosis, and contraindications
Setting realistic outcomes and managing expectations
Theory of cosmetic acupuncture
Assessment

Lunch
Afternoon Lecture

Protocols, tools, techniques
Needle techniques: insertion angles, threading, and point selection by skin type/condition
Taking before and after photos

Demonstrations & Practical Discussion

Live demonstration of one technique
Group practice of technique with supervision and assessment
Video demo of a full cosmetic acupuncture treatment
Q&A and case discussion

DAY 2 – Hands-On Precision & Microneedling:
Morning Demonstration & Practice

Live demonstration of a full cosmetic acupuncture treatment including analysis/diagnosis
Supervised practice: precision and confidence in needle placement (focus on neck, intramuscular, and fascia points)

Lunch
Afternoon continued practice
Microneedling & Adjunct Therapies

Introduction to microneedling: benefits, concepts, and safety
Live demonstration: depth, pressure, frequency, aftercare protocols
When, where, and how to needle for optimal cosmetic outcomes
Safe product use with microneedling
Red Light Therapy demonstration (new integration)
Optional purchase/use of the AcuLift Micropen

Marketing for Cosmetic Acupuncture (new material)

Building a successful cosmetic acupuncture practice
Branding, testimonials, patient communication

DAY 3 – Cupping, Gua Sha & Advanced Neuromuscular Techniques:
Morning – Cupping & Gua Sha

Overview of facial cupping and gua sha tools and techniques
Live demonstration of face and neck applications
Hands-on practice in pairs/small groups, tailoring to patient needs
Integration with cosmetic acupuncture protocols

Afternoon – Advanced & Neuromuscular Techniques

Introduction to advanced rejuvenation strategies for difficult cases (jowls, neck lines, deep wrinkles)
Submuscular needling, threading, and facial motor points (live demonstration + practice)
Neuromuscular applications: treating Bell’s palsy, TMJ, ptosis, facial paralysis, etc.
Nervous system and its role in facial tone/expression
Scalp acupuncture demonstration and integration with facial treatment
Wrap-up discussion and review

Optional/If Time Allows

5 element Aggressive Energy demo
5 element clearing blocks

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ABOUT MICHELLE GELLIS

Michelle Gellis is a Licensed Acupuncture Physician, and An Author. Currently on Doctoral Faculty at Yo San University (Los Angeles) she is former Faculty and Clinic Supervisor at the Maryland University of Integrative Health (2005-2019). Michelle teaches facial acupuncture classes internationally and has been published in prominent acupuncture publications such as the Journal of Chinese Medicine. Throughout her career Michelle has been sought out to lecture by numerous prestigious national and international organizations such as Pacific Symposium, The Florida State Oriental Medical Association, The Acupuncture Association of Chartered Physiotherapists (UK), China Books (AU), and American Acupuncture Council. Michelle’s brings a vibrant teaching style and breadth of knowledge of facial and cosmetic acupuncture encompassing safety, ethics, theory, history, point location, and unique precision needling techniques. Her new book: Treating the Face: A Comprehensive Guide for Acupuncturists, and Health Professionals is available here. Her classes can be found at FacialAcupunctureclasses.com

DETAILS
Date: Friday 27th February – Sunday 1st March 2026
Times: 9am – 5pm daily
Venue: Vibe Hotel, 111 Goulbourn St, Sydney 2000
CPD: 19.5 live interactive points + 10 online course points = 29.5 CPD
Included: Notes, Morning Tea, Afternoon Tea, Cupping & Gua Sha Facial Rejuvenation Kit (valued at $199)

EARLY BIRD PRICING (ends February 17th 2026)
Practitioner: 1850 (save $300)
Full Time TCM Student: 1650 (save $300)
REGULAR PRICING
Practitioner: 2150
Full Time TCM Student: 1950
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Terms and Conditions
*Access to the pre-course online recorded lectures is only provided upon full payment of your ticket
*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.

Motor Point Acupuncture: Unlock Peak Muscle Performance, Prevent Injury, Transform Human Movement Potential with Rich Hazel
2026-05-15 09:00 - 2026-05-17 17:30 | Vibe Hotel, 111 Goulburn Street, Sydney, NSW, 2000, Australia
UNLOCK PEAK MUSCLE PERFORMANCE:
TREAT INJURY, PREVENT RECURRENCE, TRANSFORM MOVEMENT POTENTIAL
Motor Point Acupuncture is one of the most powerful yet underutilised tools available to acupuncturists working with pain, injury, and performance-driven patients.
This workshop introduces a biomechanics-informed framework for understanding and treating muscle dysfunction. Rather than viewing muscles simply as sources of pain or tightness, participants will explore how muscles behave within larger movement systems — how they activate, coordinate, and transfer force throughout the body.
The three-day curriculum draws on the work of Dr. Vladimir Janda, integrating his approach to movement dysfunction with the clinical precision of motor point acupuncture. Day 1 establishes the theoretical and neurophysiological foundations. Day 2 applies those principles to sports performance and common lower-limb pain syndromes. Day 3 turns to Janda’s crossed syndrome model and its application to chronic spinal pain, headache, and nerve entrapment conditions that are frequently encountered in general practice but rarely addressed with a clear and effective treatment strategy.

WHY THIS WORKSHOP MATTERS
Many patients present as physically active and well-conditioned, yet continue to experience recurrent or stubborn injuries, persistent pain, and limited recovery. In these cases, the issue is often not a lack of strength but impaired muscle activation, timing, or coordination within the kinetic chain.
Conventional assessment approaches frequently fail to identify:

Subtle muscle inhibition beneath apparent strength
Compensatory movement patterns that perpetuate injury
Inefficient force transfer between regions of the body
The relationship between proximal dysfunction and distal pain

Motor point acupuncture, applied with an understanding of these mechanisms, offers a precise and evidence-informed approach to restoring efficient muscle behaviour and reducing the risk of recurrence.

WORKSHOP OUTLINE
Each day runs from 9:00 am to 5:30 pm and combines lecture, live demonstration, and supervised hands-on practice.

01 Foundations of Motor Point Acupuncture and the Janda Approach
Day 1 provides a thorough grounding in the “what” and “how” of motor point acupuncture, and introduces the Janda approach to muscle function and movement assessment. This is a new and complete explanation of the underlying science and clinical rationale, regardless of prior exposure to the subject.

Motor Point Acupuncture Foundations

What defines a motor point and how it differs from trigger points and channel-based needling
The neurophysiological basis for motor point stimulation
Local, central, and molecular effects of treatment
Current research and clinical evidence in pain, performance, and rehabilitation
Safety considerations, contraindications, and practitioner responsibility

The Janda Approach: Muscle Imbalance and Movement Dysfunction

How sustained muscle tone progresses into shortening, contracture, and dysfunction
The distinction between tonic (postural) and phasic muscles, and their differing responses to overload
How joint irritation or overload inhibits muscle activation both peripherally and centrally
Why pain is often a downstream consequence rather than the primary problem
The concept of the kinetic chain and integrated movement systems

Muscle Inhibition and Functional Assessment

The difference between normal protective inhibition and pathological inhibition
Why strength testing alone is a poor indicator of functional capacity
Clinical strategies to identify and restore effective muscle recruitment
Linking assessment findings to motor point treatment decisions

02 Sports Performance, Lower Limb Function, and Common Pain Syndromes
Day 2 applies the principles from Day 1 to the demands of sports performance and the treatment of lower-limb pain syndromes. This content is directly relevant to any practitioner treating physically active patients, not only those working in elite sport.

Sports Performance Concepts and the Lower Kinetic Chain

Triple extension and its role in running, jumping, and change-of-direction movements
The stretch-shortening cycle and rate of force development
How breakdowns in timing and sequencing increase load on vulnerable structures
Reducing injury risk by improving force distribution and muscular coordination
Key motor points for speed, power, and injury prevention in running-based sports including football and rugby

Clinical Protocols for the Lower Limb

Motor point protocols for the hip, thigh, and lower leg in performance and rehabilitation contexts
Treatment of Achilles tendinopathy: relevant motor points, load management considerations, and clinical reasoning
Treatment of plantar fasciitis: the relationship between posterior chain dysfunction and heel pain
Live demonstration of motor point assessment and needling for the above conditions

This day covers a large number of important motor points, all taught within the context of specific clinical presentations and movement demands rather than as isolated point locations.

03 Janda’s Crossed Syndromes: Spinal Pain, Headache, and Nerve Entrapment

Morning Session
Lower Crossed Syndrome: Chronic Low Back Pain, Sciatica, and SI Joint Pain
The morning session addresses Janda’s Lower Crossed Syndrome as a clinical framework for understanding and treating chronic low back pain, sacroiliac joint pain, and sciatica. These are among the most common presentations in general acupuncture practice, yet the trigger point and motor point basis for their treatment remains underutilised.

The Lower Crossed Syndrome model: which muscles become inhibited and which become overactive, and why
Motor point and trigger point treatment of the quadratus lumborum (3 locations)
Gluteus medius trigger point treatment across 4 clinical locations
Piriformis and superior gemellus trigger points in the management of deep gluteal pain and sciatic nerve irritation
The different entrapment sites of the sciatic nerve and how to distinguish between them clinically
Superior Cluneal Nerve Entrapment: a commonly misdiagnosed condition that mimics sciatica, with specific motor point and trigger point treatment
Trigger point assessment and treatment for the sacroiliac joint — an area that is largely absent from standard acupuncture training

Afternoon Session
Upper Crossed Syndrome: Chronic Neck Pain, Tension Headache, Migraine, and Neurogenic Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
The afternoon session applies Janda’s Upper Crossed Syndrome framework to conditions that most acupuncturists see every week in clinic. The focus is on conditions that are rarely resolved quickly with conventional acupuncture approaches — this session provides a roadmap for achieving consistent and lasting results.

The Upper Crossed Syndrome model: characteristic patterns of inhibition and overactivity in the neck, shoulder girdle, and thorax
Why conventional treatment of neck pain and headache often falls short, and what the Upper Crossed approach addresses differently
Motor point and trigger point treatment of the upper trapezius
Levator scapulae: an underappreciated contributor to neck pain, headache, and restricted cervical rotation
Latissimus dorsi and semispinalis capitis trigger points and their role in occipital and migraine-type headache
Neurogenic Thoracic Outlet Syndrome: clinical recognition, distinguishing features, and treatment strategy
Building an integrated treatment approach for chronic neck and headache patients using Janda’s model as a clinical guide

LEARNING OUTCOMES

Apply motor point acupuncture with a clear neurophysiological and biomechanical rationale
Identify patterns of muscle inhibition, compensation, and overload using the Janda model
Treat lower-limb pain syndromes including Achilles tendinopathy and plantar fasciitis using targeted motor point protocols
Apply Lower Crossed Syndrome principles to the assessment and treatment of chronic low back pain and sacroiliac joint pain
Identify and treat the different entrapment sites of the sciatic nerve, including Superior Cluneal Nerve Entrapment
Use the Upper Crossed Syndrome framework to address chronic neck pain, tension headache, migraine, and Neurogenic Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
Improve confidence and clinical outcomes when managing complex and recurrent musculoskeletal presentations

PRACTICAL & CLINICAL APPLICATION
This is a highly practical, hands-on workshop.
Across the four days, participants will engage in:

Live demonstrations of motor point acupuncture application
Supervised hands-on practice
Clinical reasoning discussions linking assessment findings to treatment decisions
Application to performance enhancement, injury prevention, and recovery
Rather than memorising techniques, participants will learn how to think clinically, allowing treatments to be adapted to different sports, presentations, and patient needs.

LEARNING OUTCOMES
By the end of the workshop, participants will be able to:

Understand muscle dysfunction beyond trigger points and pain
Recognise patterns of inhibition, compensation, and overload
Apply motor point acupuncture with greater precision and purpose
Integrate biomechanical and neurological reasoning into clinical practice
Improve confidence when managing complex and recurrent musculoskeletal cases

ABOUT THE PRESENTER

Dr. Rich Hazel, DAc
Dr. Rich Hazel uses a unique style of acupuncture that relies heavily on knowledge of neurology and sports medicine. He was one of very few people to learn Motor Point Acupuncture at Pacific College of Oriental Medicine in New York where he completed his Master of Science in Acupuncture, Orthopedic & Sports Medicine. Rich has also studied Neurofunctional Acupuncture and Exstore Functional Muscle Assessment with some of the best orthopedic acupuncturists in North America and spent years studying trigger points and the treatment of myofascial pain from the works of Dr. Janet Travell and Dr. C Chan Gunn.
His unique style allows Rich to get excellent results for sports injuries, sports mobility and performance, and acute and chronic pain of all kinds. He now teaches this unique style of acupuncture to other acupuncturists in the US and abroad and is on the faculty at Pacific College of Oriental Medicine in New York.

DETAILS
Date: Friday 15th May to Sunday 17th May 2026
Time: 9am – 5.30pm (on all 3 days)
Venue: Vibe Hotel – 111 Goulburn Street, Sydney NSW 2000
CPD: 19.5 CPD Points
Included: Notes, Morning Tea, Afternoon Tea
PRICING

Deposit: $300
Early Bird Prices (ENDS 8TH MAY 2026)
Practitioner Rate: $1650
Student (Full Time – Undergraduate): $1550
Regular Prices
Practitioner Rate: $1850
Student (Full Time – Undergraduate): $1750

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TERMS & 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.
RECORDING
If you wish to purchase for the recording only, please contact us to register your name. We will inform you that it will be available to purchase once it is ready. Please allow 3-4 weeks after the live seminar end date for the recording to be released.
Recording (Revisit) Access Fee for live participants and recording purchase – 5 years: $99

Updated Health Law and Ethics for TCM Practitioners 2026 with Angela Doolan
2026-06-14 09:00 - 13:00 | Zoom Webinar
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Webinar Description
Ever since Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine have become registered professions with AHPRA, we’ve had to maintain a minimum of 4 CPD points per year of “professional issues”.
Join us for this 4 hour webinar with Angela Doolan as they keep you up to date with current updates to health law and ethical clinical practice according to guidelines, which might just save your professional reputation one day and help you avoid any potential litigation.
In the 2026 update we covered and expanded upon the most recent health law cases that have occurred in relation to complementary, alternative and allied health professions. There will be a review in accordance with the most recent and relevant cases and updated legislation and requirements.
This ZOOM webinar will have the most up to date cases available as of 2026

Webinar Overview
Part One: Our Legal System

Negligence
Apology and Liability in Contract
Potential Criminal Liability

Part Two:

Regulation of Health Professionals under the National Law

Part Three: Obligation to refer to medical practitioner

Providing Information to a Client
Consent to Treatment
Who can Consent?
Therapeutic Goods Act – Application to TCM
Consumer Legislation
Duty of Confidence
Professional Ethics
Advertising

Part Four:

Court and Tribunal Decisions – MOST UPDATED CASES 2026

Questions & answers

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About Angela Doolan

Angela Doolan has passed her PhD at Bond University under Professor Michael Weir, Associate Professor Wendy Bonython and Dr Anne-Louise Carlton. Her thesis title is“Regulating Australian Complementary Medicine Practitioners to Protect the Public: Analyses and Recommendations” and will be freely available from the Bond University Research Portal soon.
Angela holds a Bachelor of Laws with first class honours from the University of New England, Armidale. Her honours thesis was on The Right to Health and Traditional and Complementary Medicine in International Law. An article summarising this work is available at the Bond Law Review online at https://blr.scholasticahq.com/article/11881-evolution-and-complementarity-traditional-and-complementary-medicine-as-part-of-the-international-human-rights-law-right-to-health
She is also a Southern Cross University trained and experienced naturopath, having worked for many years in Northern New South Wales as well as the foundational Chair of the Australian Register of Naturopaths and Herbalists (ARONAH). Angela understands some of the practical difficulties that can arise when working with the public in health care settings.
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DETAILS
Date: Sunday 14th June 2026
Time: 9am – 1pm
Venue: Live on Zoom
CPD: 4 CPD
Included: PDF of notes
PRICE: $160
RECORDING
You may pre-purchase access to the recorded online course. Please allow 3-4 weeks after the live webinar end date for the recording to be released.

Shen-Hammer Pulse Diagnosis Foundations Workshop with Dr. Karen Bilton (PhD)
2026-07-23 08:30 - 2026-07-26 17:30 | Sydney Institute of Traditional Chinese Medicine (SITCM) – 502/25-29 Dixon St, Haymarket NSW 2000
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WORKSHOP OVERVIEW

HIGHLIGHTS
– Understand the pulse in ways you’ve never imagined
– Diagnose complex patients with confidence
– Uncover signs of past adverse events – gestational, birth and life and their influence on present and future health
– Discover the profound skill of Shen-Hammer Pulse Diagnosis
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN
– Learn the entire Shen-Hammer pulse system and be provided with a framework for your skill to grow.
– ​Understand the implications of alterations from a normal resting and exertion heart rate often indicate more far-reaching conditions than heat and cold.
– Decipher psycho-emotional pulse signs to understand how to establish better connections and more effective communication with your clients.
– Harness the power of the pulse to refine your skill in interpreting the signs that portray your clients’ physiology.
– Leverage this acquired knowledge and integrate it into your preferred theoretical model and existing style of practice, be it zang/fu, classical, or the five-element system.
– Feel confident in your ability to merge the information from the pulse with other diagnostic information to improve your treatment outcomes with acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine.

SHEN-HAMMER PULSE: FOUNDATIONS

Expand your diagnostic skills learning the Shen-Hammer pulse method. This workshop will give you the comprehensive foundations needed to start woking effectively with this method in clinic.
After this 4 day practical workshop, you will be able to:
– Palpate the 3 main Depths of the pulse and the 6 Waveforms
– Locate the 6 Principal and 22 Complementary pulse positions
– Identify pulse qualities according to Condition, Volume, Depth, Width, Length, Shape, Anomalous and Qualifying parameters
– Take a full comprehensive pulse evaluation
– Interpret psycho-emotional signs on the pulse
– Interpret your findings on the pulse according to the 6 conformations and/or Zang Fu patterns
– Integrate this and apply this information according to your style of practice
– Understand unique concepts of this lineage: Heart Shock relating to trauma – birth, childhood and recent; Toxicity and retained pathogens; Dr Shen’s Systems
There will be real life case study discussions with recommendations for patient management with acupuncture, formula prescription, lifestyle advice and referrals.
At least 50% will be hands on learning, which is crucial for learning pulse diagnosis effectively.
Experienced teaching assistants will support hands on experience of all students, and there will be repeated calibration for depths throughout the class so that you leave feeling confident in your ability to palpate the pulse.
SEE THE DETAILED COURSE SCHEDULE HERE: Foundations Course Schedule

ABOUT SHEN-HAMMER PULSE LINEAGE
The Shen-Hammer Pulse Diagnosis is the modern interpretation of the c.15th Century Menghe Ding Lineage method from the Shanghai region of China. Ding Jiwan (grandson of Ding Ganren of Wen Bing fame) taught this method to Dr. Shen in Shanghai and then Hong Kong during the turbulent years of 1937-1942. Dr. Shen as the sole survivor of World War 2 with knowledge of the pulse method, fled the Communist Revolution in China for the USA.
​Dr. Hammer, a renowned practitioner, first encountered Dr. Shen’s exceptional diagnostic skills in a Chinatown clinic in New York City during the early 1970s. This serendipitous meeting led to an eight-year apprenticeship for Dr. Hammer under Dr. Shen’s guidance, and their collaboration spanned thirty years, during which they recorded and refined the Menghe pulse method.
The Shen-Hammer Pulse method has evolved from Classical Chinese medicine theory. It recognizes that the range of energy transformations within a human body reflects the infinite combination of spatial and temporal energy possibilities in the macrocosm. The pulse carries information encoded within it, representing the physiological exchanges specific to that individual organism.
Palpating the radial artery allows us to decipher these exchanges and provides rich and extensive diagnostic information. The pulse describes the inherited life of a person, their current state of being, and can indicate possible health trajectories for the future.
Once the information encoded in the pulse is deciphered, it guides the practitioner to skillfully implement management strategies. These strategies may include acupuncture, Chinese herbs, and lifestyle modifications to positively impact the physical and psycho-emotional potential of the clients.​
The Shen-Hammer Pulse method is a refined and comprehensive approach to pulse diagnosis that draws upon ancient Chinese medicine theory. It allows practitioners to gain valuable insights into their clients’ health and guide them towards appropriate treatment strategies to enhance their well-being.

ABOUT DR KAREN BILTON (PhD)
Karen started her career in healthcare as a physiotherapist. She has been practising acupuncture and Chinese medicine for 28 years and is licensed to practise in Australia and the USA. Having worked in the USA for 15 years she has been studying with Dr Leon Hammer, MD since 1997. She completed doctoral studies evaluating the reliability of practitioners applying Shen-Hammer Pulse Diagnosis clinically. Karen is one of a handful of people who inherited this pulse method and model of developmental psychological model directly from Dr Hammer.
She is co-author of a Handbook of Contemporary Chinese Pulse Diagnosis; taught Shen-Hammer Pulse Diagnosis classes as well as presented at conferences in China, USA, Australia, and New Zealand; and has published her work in peer review journals. Karen having lectured at respected institutions like Pacific College of Oriental Medicine, New York City; the University of Technology, Sydney; and the University of Western Sydney; is further testament to her academic excellence and contribution to Chinese medicine.
Currently she is in clinical practice in Sydney, Australia, and continues her exploration of acupuncture, Chinese herbal medicine in relation to Daoist cosmology. She endeavours to share her knowledge teaching classes in pulse diagnosis and the psychology of Dragon Rises, Red Bird Flies.

EVENT DETAILS
NOTE: This event is sponsored by China Books & Chinese Medicine Education. It will be run by Karen Bilton and after registration all correspondence will be with Karen directly. Secure your spot here with a deposit and the balance will be due to Karen who will organise for payment.
There are no pre-requesites to be able to take this course. Practitioners and students are all welcome.

Dates: Thursday 23rd July – Sunday 26th July 2026
Time: 8.30am – 5.30pm (AEST)
Venue: Sydney Institute of TCM (502/25-29 Dixon St, Haymarket NSW)
CPD: 30 Points. Approved AACMA, ACUNZ, NCCAOM (USA). Attendance at all days required for PDAs to be awarded.
PRICING
Deposit: $300 (incl GST)
Early Bird Discount (Until June 23 2026: $1,892 (incl GST)
Full Rate: $2,178 (incl GST)
Current TCM Students: $1,562 (incl GST)
Returning SHPD Studnets: $1,452 (incl GST)

Terms and Conditions
*Early Bird: Full payment is required 4 weeks prior to the start of the Workshop.
*Registrations cancelled up to one week prior to the seminar will be refunded less 20%. We regret that refunds are not otherwise possible.

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Psycho-Emotional Distress: Circumstance or Curriculum? with Dr. Yvonne Farrell
2026-08-14 09:00 - 2026-08-16 17:30
About this course
So many people are struggling with mental-health issues. The weight of the world is heavy and life can be challenging. Trying to find some mental-emotional equilibrium can be difficult and exhausting. This may be part of why we so quickly rely on psychiatric medications for relief from suffering.
People often feel overwhelmed, stressed out or burdened by expectation. This emotional distress is a manifestation of the body-mind’s need for safety. We are trying to figure out how to survive the adversity of life.
Sometimes this emotional imbalance may be linked to a patient’s constitutional vulnerability. One can be genetically predisposed to anxiety or depression or one might even be carrying the unresolved trauma of previous generations. Here what we see is the struggle for meaning and purpose in life. Existential questions like “who am i?” and “why am I here?” are keeping us up at night and leading us to loss of hope and deep despair.
The complete channel system has sub-systems that may be used to address both types of distress. We need only understand these systems and recognize when they are not functioning well.
This 3-day course will look at the functions of both the Luo-collateral system and the 8 extraordinary Vessels. We will explore the difference between post-natal function and pre-natal resources. Said another way, we will begin to investigate the difference between circumstance and curriculum.

Learning objectives

Recognise the clinical distinction between post-natal emotional distress (circumstance) and pre-natal constitutional vulnerability (curriculum).
Develop a working knowledge of the Luo-collateral system, including points, pathways, fullness and emptiness patterns, and treatment approaches.
Understand the archetypal nature of the 8 Extraordinary Vessels and their role in a patient’s constitutional curriculum.
Construct effective Luo-collateral and 8 Extraordinary Vessel treatments suited to the presenting pattern.
Apply assessment tools — including pulse diagnosis — to differentiate appropriate treatment strategies.
Demonstrate accurate point location and needle technique for Luo and 8EV master points through supervised group practice.

Course schedule

Day 1 — Circumstance: The Luo-Collateral System – How Post-Natal Qi and Blood Manage Emotional Suffering

On day one we will focus on the points, pathways, functions and indications for using the Luo-collateral system. We will discuss how the system uses blood to create latency so that we can survive stress and overcome emotional suffering.
Hour 1: Overview of the channel system – Three levels of qi · The triune brain · Latency and its costs
Hour 2: The Luo-collateral system – Nature of ying qi · Relationship between primary channels and Luos · Micro-circulation and survival · Fullness vs emptiness
Hour 3: Luo-collateral specifics – Functions & indications · Markers of Luo pathology · Vessels of change · 16 Luo-points
Hour 4: First circuit — Lung, Large Intestine, Stomach, Spleen – Points, pathways, functions & indications
Hour 5: Second circuit — Heart, Small Intestine, Urinary Bladder, Kidney – Points, pathways, functions & indications
Hour 6: Third circuit — Pericardium, San Jiao, Gall Bladder, Liver – Points, pathways, functions & indications
Hour 7: Greater Luos and constitutional Luos – Greater Luos of Spleen & Stomach · Constitutional Luos of Ren & Du Mai · Points, pathways, functions & indications

Day 2 — Curriculum : The 8 Extraordinary Vessels – Pre-Natal Resources and the Archetypal Basis of Constitution
On day two we will take a look at the archetypal nature of the 8 Extraordinary Vessels and how this universal nature comes with the Heavenly mandate for our existence. These vessels are the root of a curriculum that attracts adversity so that we have the opportunity to learn what we came here to learn.

Hour 1: Overview of the 8 Extraordinary Vessels – Link between pre-natal resources & constitution · Functions & indications
Hour 2: First ancestry — Chong, Du & Ren Mai – Pre-natal resources for life
Hour 3: Chong Mai – Points, pathways, functions & indications · Archetypal nature & curriculum issues
Hour 4: Du Mai & Ren Mai – Points, pathways, functions & indications · Archetypal nature & curriculum issues
Hour 5: The Wei Vessels — Yang Wei & Yin Wei Mai – Points, pathways, functions & indications · Archetypal nature & curriculum issues
Hour 6: The Qiao Vessels — Yang Qiao & Yin Qiao Mai – Points, pathways, functions & indications · Archetypal nature & curriculum issues
Hour 7: Dai Mai – Pre-natal and post-natal pathways · When to consolidate and when to drain · Archetypal nature & curriculum issues

Day 3 — Practice – Hands-On Technqiue, Assessment and Supervised Group Practice
This is a practice day for technique and assessment tools so that we can create effective Luo-collateral and 8 Extra treatments.

Morning: Luo-collaterals — demonstration and group practice – Examination of Luo points and micro-circulation · Treatment approaches · Bleeding & blood harmonizing points · Single luo treatments · Circuit treatments · Leap Frog (Luo-Source) · Sample treatments
Afternoon: 8 Extraordinary Vessels — demonstration and group practice – Treatment essentials · Master-couple points · Pathway points & associated points · Timing & technique · Master point location and needle technique · Pulse assessment · Sample treatments

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About the Presenter

Dr. Yvonne R. Farrell, DAOM, LAc.
Dr. Farrell has been practicing and teaching Chinese Medicine and Channel Theory since 1996. Her focus is on empowerment of students and patients so that they will embody the spiritual aspects of Chinese Medicine and make them their own. She believes that self-cultivation, self-knowledge and critical thinking are essential in developing capacity as a practitioner of Chinese Medicine.
Yvonne is the author of two books: Psycho-Emotional Pain and the Eight Extraordinary Vessels and her latest, Acupuncture for Surviving Adversity published by Singing Dragon. She has also written several articles for Medicinal Roots Magazine. She teaches continuing education courses in the US and internationally.

Dr. Farrell has been involved in helping others to restore balance in their lives for over 30 years. In 1996, she graduated from Emperor’s College with a Master’s Degree in Chinese Medicine. She has been in private practice since 1997. She was a faculty member and clinical supervisor at Emperor’s College for 13 years. In 2007 Yvonne received her Doctoral Degree (DAOM) from Emperor’s College. Dr. Farrell has been teaching CEU courses for several years and is a student of Jeffrey Yuen, who has given his blessings to continue to teach the practice of the Eight Extraordinary Vessels and Channels (8EVC). Her courses are lively, informative and clinically relevant. She is very passionate about the medicine and enjoys sharing this through her teaching. Her first book, Psycho-emotional Pain and the Eight Extraordinary Vessels, was published in 2016 and her second book Acupuncture for Surviving Adversity was published in 2021.

www.laherbsandacupuncture.com

Details

Date: Fridaty 14th August to Sunday 16th August 2026
Time: 9am – 5.30pm (on all 3 days)
Venue: Vibe Hotel – 111 Goulburn St, Sydney NSW
CPD: 21 CPD Points
Included: Notes, Morning Tea, Afternoon Tea
PRICING

Deposit: $300
Early Bird Prices (ENDS 31st July 2026)
Practitioner Rate: $1450
Student (Full Time – Undergraduate): $1250
Regular Prices
Practitioner Rate: $1750
Student (Full Time – Undergraduate): $1450

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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.
This is a live in-person workshop only. There will be no recordings available.

Pulse One: Understanding the Depths of Pulse Diagnostics with Dr. Kaiyan Li & Dr. Abbie Cloherty
2026-09-19 09:00 - 2026-09-20 17:30
AN IN-DEPTH WORKSHOP PRESENTED BY DR. KAIYAN & DR. ABBIE
Learn to truly understand and work with Pulse to enhance your clinical outcomes

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YOU WILL LEARN

What is a rapid pulse on one person compared to a rapid on someone else? Not all rapids are equal
Confidently distinguish pulse & its qualities
Pulse diagnostic ‘diagnoses’
Recognise pathogens prior to disease being more clearly expressed externally

Create treatment plans from pulse qualities and diagnosis
Simplify treatment strategies when applying pulse diagnosis
Expand your understanding much further than the limited time spent on pulse training at university

Fine-tune treatment results with new diagnostic skills
Practice live on 20+ pulses
Get live access to Dr. Kaiyan & Dr. Abbie for all your burning questions uninterrupted

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HELPING YOU MAKE INFORMED CLINICAL CHOICES

Why do we incorporate pulse;
Traditional Chinese Medicine is extremely intricate, the pulse serves as a compass to the relationships of the systems with each other. This is a direct insight to the internal landscape of a patient’s well-being without invasive machines or procedures. It’s the most important tool in revealing the story of health in your clients.
What to prepare before taking a pulse;
Were you ever taught the pre-pulse routine? Did you know that you can interpret more from a pulse by changing ONE thing prior to taking the clients pulse?
How pulses pathogenesis from one quality to another;
Explore how pulses transition between different qualities and understand what these correlations actually translate to in western health terms. Delve into the practical side of understanding these shifts, unraveling the threads that make up a patient’s condition. This is the practical bridge connecting what you observe to a precise diagnosis.
How do you describe the pulse qualities;
Develop the ability to objectively describe pulse qualities with precision. The patient’s pulse serves as a clinical indicator, and acquiring the necessary skills ensures clear articulation. This process is not solely about comprehension; it involves conveying the specific characteristics inherent in each pulse so that you have no doubt what you are diagnosing.
And more!
Beyond the fundamentals, there’s a world of intricacies that Dr Kaiyan & Dr Abbie want to make easy to understand for all practitioners. Uncover the “more” that will elevate your practice, uncover the nuances that will set you apart in from other health practitioners.
This isn’t just a workshop; it’s a transformative experience. Elevate your diagnostic skills to elite levels, enhance your clinical outcomes and have thirlled clients with their health goals, embark on learning the most important skill that defines your career as a Chinese medicine practitioner.
Dr. Kaiyan and Dr. Abbie, experts in clinical diagnostics, are your guides on this path of professional development and skill-building. Seize your opportunity to redefine your approach to Chinese medicine. Your patients deserve the precision, the expertise that comes with mastering pulse diagnostics. Your journey toward mastery starts here. Enroll now and let your Pulse Diagnostics redefine your clinical success.
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PRESENTERS

Dr. Kaiyan
Over 25 years of clinical experience, 4th generation TCM practitioner. Studied & trained in Guangzhou, China. PhD in Asthma management with TCM approaches. Previously lectured at Torrens University (also previously known as Southern School of Natural Therapy) and Endeavour College of Natural Health.

Dr Abbie
Dr. Abbie has treated 10,000 faces with aesthetic constitutional acupuncture. With over 18 years of expertise in naturopathy and Chinese medicine. Passionate about elevating the TCM industry, she inspires practitioners to reach competitive standards, shaping the future of holistic healthcare.
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DETAILS
Date: Saturday 19th September to Sunday 20th September 2026
Time: 9am – 5pm (on all 2 days)
Venue: TBC
CPD: 13 CPD Points
Included: Notes, Morning Tea, Afternoon Tea
PRICING

Deposit: $300
Early Bird Prices (ENDS 21st August 2026)
Practitioner Rate: $1200
Student (Full Time – Undergraduate): $1050
Regular Prices
Practitioner Rate: $1800
Student (Full Time – Undergraduate): $1350
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TERMS & 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.
RECORDING
If you wish to purchase for the recording only, please contact us to register your name. We will inform you that it will be available to purchase once it is ready. Please allow 3-4 weeks after the live seminar end date for the recording to be released.
Recording (Revisit) Access Fee for live participants and recording purchase – 5 years: $99

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
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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