This groundbreaking 9-day certificate program uniquely combines today's advanced biomedical knowledge with the rich traditions of classical acupuncture. This allows acupuncturists to increase their skills in a scientifically supported manner with advanced techniques in the field of neurostimulation and DeQi sensation. The teaching program from the renowned Poney Chiang, PhD, provides an in-depth understanding of neuroanatomy and applies this knowledge directly to acupuncture through advanced techniques such as electro-neuromodulation of acupuncture points. These methods are particularly aimed at treating conditions affecting the peripheral and central nervous systems, providing a robust framework for practitioners to enhance their therapeutic skills.

PLEASE NOTE

You can register for Module 2 if you have not taken Module 1. This is not ideal, but it is possible.

This 2-day course, meticulously curated by Jonathan Shubs, immerses you in the ancient wisdom of the Nan Jing (The Classic of Difficult Issues; most likely written by multiple authors during the Han dynasty, 25–220 AD) as articulated in chapters 16 and 69. The narrative of Nan Jing unveils a unique understanding of complex medical concepts, laying a solid foundation for the therapeutic journey we encounter with every patient.

Additionally, Jonathan will teach you the 5-element logic of the Sa'am 4-needle technique and the Nan Jing abdominal palpation. This will provide you with fantastic tools to verify your diagnosis and learn how, despite using only a few points, you can still achieve significant therapeutic effects. Moreover, you will receive immediate feedback on the effectiveness of your treatment from your patients. How wonderful is that!

“Observe the laws of Heaven and examine how they operate in our lives - in this lies true mastery.” Yi Jing (I Ching)

This intensive, practical course provides advanced, concrete skills to help you recognize and treat the intricate connections between physical symptoms and emotional well-being. Nicholas Van Bergen Garner, a leading practitioner with over 25 years of clinical experience and specialized training Wu Xing/5-Element tradition and facial diagnostics, combines Eastern wisdom and Western insights in a pragmatic, results-oriented approach.

In addition to being an experienced certified TCM acupuncturist, Nicholas has deepened his knowledge with physical therapy and specific training in Vietnamese acupuncture. His Master of Science research into the relationship between facial features and emotional imbalance has given him unique practical tools to diagnose and treat patients more quickly and accurately. This combination of Eastern and Western methods provides immediately actionable insights for your daily practice.

Are you finding that some patients simply don't respond to your treatments, despite your technical expertise? This course explores a powerful insight that experienced TCM practitioners discover throughout their career: integrating psychological approaches with acupuncture can unlock healing potential when underlying trauma influences physical symptoms. By mastering the integration of Compassionate Inquiry® with Unified Acupuncture Theory, you'll develop the unique ability to identify and treat the psychological roots of physical illness – a skill that fewer than 5% of European TCM practitioners possess.

Learning directly from Jonathan Shubs, author of groundbreaking works on channel systems, and Mary Lennon, a certified Compassionate Inquiry® educator personally trained by Dr. Gabor Maté, puts you at the forefront of trauma-informed TCM practice. This isn't simply another technique to add to your toolkit – it's a compassionate helping hand that will transform your clinical results with even your most challenging cases and set your practice apart in an increasingly competitive field.

Both instructors introduce themselves in the video below [15:20] and discuss the course's content. You can choose a subtitle language (Dutch or English) in the settings.

As we all know, Chinese Medicine, including the Five Element theory and acupuncture, views the mind, body, emotions, and spirit as interconnected aspects of an individual's well-being. This aligns with the holistic perspectives of today’s biomedical science, which consider the interplay between psychological, emotional, and physiological factors in understanding human health. It recognizes more and more that the main factor for most health problems and diseases such as chronic pain, heart diseases, diabetes, insomnia, cancer, metabolic and autoimmune disturbance, digestive disorders, cognition, and emotional challenges is rooted in traumatic stress, either from childhood or a later stage in life.

The popularity of Abdominal Acupuncture (AA) has increased enormously, the last couple of years, both in China and in the West. After Professor Bo ZhiYun ended his research in 1991 and brought out the guidelines for treatment according to the Abdominal acupuncture technique, his method is even called a 'miracle therapy'. This is the seventh time that IL organizes this successful, extremely practical and by students highly valued 3-day course.

An in-depth exploration of treatments and self-cultivation of Xin and Shen.

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Want To Dive Into The Rewarding Realm Of Treating Cardiovascular Patients?

In a medical landscape where cardiovascular disorders are increasingly prevalent, can you truly say you have the adequate toolbox for safe and effective cardiovascular management?

This comprehensive course challenges you to elevate your practice beyond basic TCM theory by integrating advanced channel theory with practical applications specifically for cardiovascular and emotional disorders. More than just clinical protocols, this journey explores the profound connection between Xin (Heart-Mind), Shen (Spirit), and cardiovascular health—recognizing that true healing addresses not only physical symptoms but the deeper spiritual and emotional patterns that underlie heart disorders.

Taught by Amos Ziv, a practitioner with over 20 years of specialized experience in cardiovascular treatment and the founder of CardiaCare, this is not theoretical knowledge recycled from textbooks—it's clinically-verified wisdom refined through decades of specialized practice that honors both the scientific precision of TCM and the sacred journey of healing the heart's deeper layers.

Equally important to treating patients is the practitioner's own inner cultivation. This course is also a journey of self-cultivation. Through breathwork, Qi descent to the Lower Dan-Tian, and Liver-Gallbladder Qi Gong, you'll strengthen your energetic center, enhance treatment efficacy, and grow as a healer from the inside out.

By integrating clinical mastery with personal awareness across these three weekends, you'll develop both the confidence to treat complex cardiovascular cases and a deeper understanding of the delicate balance between physical body language, emotional echoes, and spiritual dialogues. This approach—recognizing the interconnected sources of true healing while cultivating your own awareness—transforms your practice from symptom management to comprehensive heart-centered medicine that addresses the complete spectrum of heart-related disorders with both precision and profound wisdom.

This groundbreaking 9-day certificate program uniquely combines today's advanced biomedical knowledge with the rich traditions of classical acupuncture. This allows acupuncturists to increase their skills in a scientifically supported manner with advanced techniques in the field of neurostimulation and DeQi sensation. The teaching program from the renowned Poney Chiang, PhD, provides an in-depth understanding of neuroanatomy and applies this knowledge directly to acupuncture through advanced techniques such as electro-neuromodulation of acupuncture points. These methods are particularly aimed at treating conditions affecting the peripheral and central nervous systems, providing a robust framework for practitioners to enhance their therapeutic skills.

PLEASE NOTE

You can only participate in Module 3 if you have completed either Module 1 or Module 2.

Let’s get to the point right away: clients with severe emotional conditions DO NOT need relaxation or to CALM SHEN. This may well be what we have been taught or what we think it is what they need because of their presentation. But with this course Sohial Farzam will assure you, after practicing and researching for many years, they need something else! They need a transformation! Not relaxation.

Ask yourself the following questions:

• Do you know the true definition of the word emotion? • Are we born with default emotions? • What if stress, anxiety, depression, PTSD, addictions are the body's intelligent response to something more profound? • What does Neijing Su Wen/Ling Shu, Nan Jing, Dao De Jing have to say about emotions? • How does trauma affect our body, physiology, personality, and beliefs? • How can we help clients release trauma? • What are the neuroscientific, physiological, psychological, implications with emotional imbalances? • Are there herbs, vitamins, supplements that can offer optimum treatment outcomes?

At the end of this course, you will be able to give all the answers in a perfectly understandable way. By then it will all be so logical and self-evident to you that you might not even notice how you have interwoven age-old Eastern and ultra-modern Western knowledge into new groundbreaking insights.

Why do some patients with emotional trauma not respond to standard TCM treatments, even when all diagnostic signs point in the right direction? This 4-day in-depth course reveals how the 8 Extraordinary Vessels offer a unique pathway to healing that goes far beyond standard TCM approaches. This seminar integrates Chinese medicine concepts, especially based on Jeffrey Yuen’s teachings, with human behavior, neuroscience, and quantum physics.

As you all probably know, the urgency for effective mental health interventions in the Netherlands has never been greater:

These patients need help!

Under the guidance of renowned international expert Sohial Farzam, you’ll embark on a well-thought-out journey into understanding how the 8 Extraordinary Vessels provide a solution for all those struggling with their mental health. They are one of the most powerful yet often overlooked channel systems of Chinese Medicine especially in relation to mental health and emotional trauma.

There’s no doubt about it: you’re good at what you do. Your knowledge of meridians, tongue diagnosis, and pulse-taking is impeccable. There’s nothing wrong with your treatment plans. Your patients always leave satisfied. Yet your schedule isn’t full, especially not since Covid. And you find yourself wondering: Why is it still so difficult to fill my appointment book after all these years of study and practice experience?

The answer is brief but powerful: You don’t communicate your value. You don’t know how to sell without feeling guilty. You don’t understand why patients say “I need to think about it”—and what you should respond. And there’s a diagnosis for that too: You think like a practitioner, not like an entrepreneur. And that difference determines how busy your waiting room is and how high your income.

Fortunately, there’s also a treatment plan: You need someone who can guide you through entrepreneurship and who understands how the work of a TCM practitioner operates. And that person is Dr. Sohial Farzam: a practicing TCM physician with 16 years of experience who has built four successful businesses. He has advised million- and billion-dollar companies and works with patients. He understands both pulse diagnosis and profit margins—a rare combination. And more importantly: he is someone who has actually done it.