In Person Classes

5-7 October 2024: Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.  Clinical Integration: Ying Level

Course Description

This course is the evolution of the theory and skills classes that we’ve done together. The aim is to model how channel theory gets integrated into a treatment. How primary channel and luo vessel interventions can be combined to elevate both. How we can actively listen through the pulse and respond in real time to the conversation that happens between patient and practitioner. A truly successful practice can only come from a place of truth: we can’t treat as someone else does. We can’t treat as a future version of ourselves. We can only offer what is truly ours, in the present; what we’ve absorbed and cultivated in our practice. It is my hope that by demonstrating what that looks like for me it will instill confidence in the embodiment of your own.

The Ying level class will focus on the Primary channels and the many permutations of the Luo vessel network, but the patients will ultimately guide their own treatment. Each day will begin with a brief discussion of considerations that I believe important to be mindful of in working with patients. We will talk about pulse diagnosis and visual inspection relevant to Luo Vessels. I’ll try to address any lingering questions or concerns and then we will demonstrate a treatment.

The afternoons will be for participant practice, not of skills as in previous classes, but of the conversation between patient and practitioner that is a treatment. I will provide supervision and feedback as desired and participants will be encouraged to bring patients if they wish.

Because of the practical nature of the course, participation is limited to 16 students. Priority will be given to people who have studied theory via the mentorship, but the course is open to any practitioner or student of acupuncture.

See testimonials here.

Date and Time

Dates: 5 - 7 October 2024

Times: 9:00 am - 4:30 pm daily (lunch from 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm)

Location

CERES, Van Raay Meeting Rooms 2 & 3
Cnr. of Roberts & Stewart Streets
Brunswick East, Melbourne, Victoria 3057

Cost and Refunds

Pricing:

Practitioners: $750 USD
Students (in an accredited acupuncture program): $650 USD

Refunds: 75% if requested in writing by 5 September 2024. None thereafter.

Purchase

CEUs

This course will offer 18 continuing education units.

November 22-24, 2024: Chapel Hill, North Carolina.  Clinical Skills Practicum: Yuan Level

Course Description

This is a practical class, where pulse assessment, needling techniques, and treatment strategies will be demonstrated and then practiced together. The goal, as always, is to instill confidence and provide support for practitioners in honing their clinical skills.

The course will focus on the Divergent channels and Extraordinary vessels: vibrating pulses & needling, SDS & DSD needling, and point selection and location. Each morning will begin with a brief discussion of important considerations when working with the Yuan level, followed by a demonstration of needling techniques and pulse assessment. Then we will practice together for the rest of each day. I will also demonstrate a Da Bao Bao Mai treatment.

Because of the practical nature of the course, participation is limited to 12 students. Priority will be given to people who have studied theory via the mentorship, but the course is open to any practitioner or student of acupuncture.

See testimonials here.

Date and Time

Dates: November 22 - 24, 2024

Times: 9:00 am - 4:30 pm daily (lunch from 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm)

Location

Triangle Acupuncture

104 South Estes Drive, Suite 104
Chapel Hill, NC 27514

Cost and Refunds

Pricing:

Practitioners: $750 USD

Students (in an accredited academic acupuncture program): $650 USD

Refunds: 75% if requested in writing by October 22nd, 2024. None thereafter.

Purchase Course

CEUs

The course will offer 18 continuing education units (NCCAOM, pending)

February 14-16, 2025: London, UK
Clinical Integration: Ying Level

Course Description

This course is the evolution of the theory and skills classes that we’ve done together. The aim is to model how channel theory gets integrated into a treatment. How primary channel and luo vessel interventions can be combined to elevate both. How we can actively listen through the pulse and respond in real time to the conversation that happens between patient and practitioner. A truly successful practice can only come from a place of truth: we can’t treat as someone else does. We can’t treat as a future version of ourselves. We can only offer what is truly ours, in the present; what we’ve absorbed and cultivated in our practice. It is my hope that by demonstrating what that looks like for me it will instill confidence in the embodiment of your own.

The Ying level class will focus on the Primary channels and the many permutations of the Luo vessel network, but the patients will ultimately guide their own treatment. Each day will begin with a brief discussion of considerations that I believe important to be mindful of in working with patients. We will talk about pulse diagnosis and visual inspection relevant to Luo Vessels. I’ll try to address any lingering questions or concerns and then we will demonstrate a treatment.

The afternoons will be for participant practice, not of skills as in previous classes, but of the conversation between patient and practitioner that is a treatment. I will provide supervision and feedback as desired and participants will be encouraged to bring patients if they wish.

Because of the practical nature of the course, participation is limited to 14 students. Priority will be given to people who have studied theory via the mentorship, but the course is open to any practitioner or student of acupuncture.

See testimonials here.

Date and Time

Dates: 14 - 16 February 2025

Times: 9:00 am - 4:30 pm daily (lunch from 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm)

Location

Miller’s Way Project
Miller’s Way, Shepherd’s Bush
London, W67NH, London

Cost and Refunds

Pricing:

Practitioners: $800 USD

Students (in an accredited academic acupuncture program): $700 USD

Refunds: 75% if requested in writing by January 4th, 2025. None thereafter.

Purchase Course

CEUs

The course will offer 18 continuing education units.

March 29-30, 2025: The Triangle, North Carolina
Clinical Integration: Ying Level

Course Description

This course is the evolution of the theory and skills classes that we’ve done together. The aim is to model how channel theory gets integrated into a treatment. How primary channel and luo vessel interventions can be combined to elevate both. How we can actively listen through the pulse and respond in real time to the conversation that happens between patient and practitioner. A truly successful practice can only come from a place of truth: we can’t treat as someone else does. We can’t treat as a future version of ourselves. We can only offer what is truly ours, in the present; what we’ve absorbed and cultivated in our practice. It is my hope that by demonstrating what that looks like for me it will instill confidence in the embodiment of your own.

The Ying level class will focus on the Primary channels and the many permutations of the Luo vessel network, but the patients will ultimately guide their own treatment. Each day will begin with a brief discussion of considerations that I believe important to be mindful of in working with patients. We will talk about pulse diagnosis and visual inspection relevant to Luo Vessels. I’ll try to address any lingering questions or concerns and then we will demonstrate a treatment.

The afternoons will be for participant practice, not of skills as in previous classes, but of the conversation between patient and practitioner that is a treatment. I will provide supervision and feedback as desired and participants will be encouraged to bring patients if they wish.

Because of the practical nature of the course, participation is limited to 16 students. Priority will be given to people who have studied theory via the mentorship, but the course is open to any practitioner or student of acupuncture.

See testimonials here.

Date and Time

Dates: March 29 - 30, 2025

Times: 9:00 am - 4:30 pm daily (lunch from 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm)

Location

TBD

Cost and Refunds

Pricing:

Practitioners: $550 USD

Students (in an accredited academic acupuncture program): $450 USD

Refunds: 75% if requested in writing by February 28th, 2025. None thereafter.

Purchase Course

CEUs

The course will offer 12 continuing education units.

October 4-6, 2025: Melbourne, Victoria, Austrailia

Clinical Integration: Yuan Level

Course Description

This course is the evolution of the theory and skills classes that we’ve done together. The aim is to model my own treatment style, my personal integration of pulse reading and channel theory into the conversation between patient and facilitator that constitutes an acupuncture treatment. A truly successful practice can only come from a place of truth: we can’t treat as someone else does. We can’t treat as a future version of ourselves. We can only offer what is truly ours, in the present; what we’ve absorbed and cultivated in our practice. It is my hope that by demonstrating what that looks like for me, it will inspire and instill confidence in the embodiment of your own.

The Yuan level class will focus on the Divergent channels and Extraordinary vessels, but the patients will ultimately guide their own treatment. Each day will begin with a brief discussion of considerations that I believe important to be mindful of in working with patients. I’ll try to address any lingering questions or concerns and then I will demonstrate a treatment each morning.

The afternoons will be for participant practice, not of skills, but of the dance between patient and practitioner, with supervision and feedback from me as desired. Participants will be encouraged to bring patients if they wish.

Because of the practical nature of the course, participation is limited to 16 students, and priority will be given to people who have studied the theory via the mentorship course. Practitioners and students without previous study of these channel systems may attend and practice techniques but not full treatments.

See testimonials here.

Date and Time

Dates: 4 - 6 October 2025

Times: 9:00 am - 4:30 pm daily (lunch from 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm)

Location

TBD

Cost and Refunds

Pricing:

Practitioners: $800 USD

Students (in an accredited academic acupuncture program): $700 USD

Refunds: 75% if requested in writing six weeks prior to course date. None thereafter.

Purchase Course

CEUs

The course will offer 18 continuing education units.

October 10, 2025: Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
IICMC Annual Conference

Course Description

I will be presenting a short lecture on the Chong Mai and peripregnancy.

More information and registration: https://iicmc.com/

NCCAOM - Course Participant Attestation

I understand that the information in this courses presented by the Provider and/or Instructor(s) is for educational purposes only and should only be applied with appropriate clinical judgment and used by a trained and licensed practitioner. Governmental laws and regulations vary from region to region and the contents of this course vary in permissible usage. The participant is required to check their local, state, and federal laws and regulations regarding the practice requirements and scope of practice issues and the use of the information of this course including, but not limited to, theory, herbal medicine, and acupuncture. I acknowledge that NCCAOM does not endorse any specific treatment regimens of any kind. Furthermore, if I use any modalities or treatments taught in this course, I agree to waive, release, indemnify, discharge, and covenant not to sue NCCAOM from and against any liability, claims, demands, or causes of action whatsoever, arising out of any injury, loss, or damage that a person may sustain related to the use of the information in this course. I understand that this Release is governed by the laws of District of Columbia, U.S.A. and shall survive the termination or expiration of this course.