TCM ​Unified Principles (UP) Method Courses

With a clear understanding of cardiovascular and renal physiology in TCM, we can better interpret common symptoms and biomedicine diagnoses. Learn to treat the source of cardiovascular and renal diseases by re-establishing the body's healthy Qi cycle.

Learn how to predict the predominant Qi of the year and calculate a patient’s underlying five phase constitution to more effectively bring the patient into harmony with heaven and earth.

With a clear understanding of digestive physiology in TCM, we can better interpret common symptoms and biomedicine diagnoses. Learn to treat the source gastrointestinal diseases by re-establishing the body's healthy Qi cycle.

With a clear understanding of respiratory physiology in TCM, we can better interpret common symptoms and biomedicine diagnoses. Learn to treat the source of respiratory and ENT disorders by re-establishing the body's healthy Qi cycle.

Learn how to regulate an irregular menstrual cycle, promote or ease a pregnancy, and soothe perimenopausal symptoms with TCM UP Method.

The tongue reflects the health condition of the internal body. Like palpating the pulse, observing the tongue provides a body scan of the patient that is particularly useful for determining an herbal prescription. Learn to analyze the tongue and prescribe herbs accordingly.

TCM pulse-taking is one of the most difficult skills to hone in our practice; however, it is essential for diagnosis. Accurate pulse-taking can provide a quick and clear assessment of the patient's health, and can be learned with guidance from an experienced practitioner.

How can we apply the Shang Han Lun six channel theory in our acupuncture practice? In this course you will learn to map Shang Han Lun six stages onto the twelve body channels. Find out which acupuncture points correspond with Shang Han Lun formulas, and how to combine powder formulas!

Do you want to learn the logic behind selecting the Five Shu points, rather than memorizing their indications? The answer lies in the ancient theory of TCM Qi Circle Movement.

This onsite session will emphasize the location of commonly clinical use acupuncture points by palpation

Channel theory and holographic representations work together as “geographical” coordinates in the body. Learn how to combine channel theory and holographic representations to target and treat any part of the body.

Learn more advanced Fang Scalp Acupuncture patterns and how to treat complicated diseases! Fang Scalp Acupuncture integrates Traditional Chinese Medicine with neuroscience and is integral to the TCM Unified Practice Method.