Training Courses
New in-person Course:
Practice of Jingfang (經方):
A Systemic Approach to Shanghan Zabing Lun (傷寒雜病論) Practice
Master the Art of Jingfang: A Practical 4-Module Seminar presented by Joon Hee Lee
This four-module course offers a pragmatic methodology for practicing Jingfang (經方)—the system of the Zhang Zhongjing’s Shanghan Zabing Lun. By stripping away abstract theories and confusing conceptual hurdles, this seminar provides a clear, clinical framework.
The curriculum is built upon Four Pillars of Understanding: Herb Patterns (藥), Formula Patterns (方), Disease Patterns (病), and the Persons (人). These pillars integrate sequentially, equipping students with a solid foundation for immediate clinical application, fluent prescribing, and a deep understanding of the human body and disease process.
Location of Seminars: Portland, Oregon
Tuition: $1,800 (Sign up for membership and get 10% member discount)
Dates:
Module 1 Herbs (藥): 8/15 (Sat) - 8/16 (Sun), 2026
Module 2 Formulas (方): 9/19 (Sat) - 9/20 (Sun), 2026
Module 3 Diseases (病): 10/10 (Sat) - 10/11 (Sun), 2026
Module 4 The Persons (人): 11/7 (Sat) - 11/8 (Sun), 2026
Watch videos on the subject related to the course.
Shang Han Lun: Qi, Blood, and Water Perspective
傷寒論 講義: 氣血水
Shang Han Lun is a practical clinical manual based on empirical clinical experience of the antiquity. This new Shang Han Lun course will explore 6 diseases and their derivative patterns in terms of the location and characteristics and how they affect qi, blood and fluids in the body. This perspective will provide students clarity on what occurs in the body when there is a pathogenic influence and how formulas can intervene the consequent pathologic states of body resulted by such influence. The clarity on bodily changes and works of formulas will help practitioners gain clearer clinical insight and increased efficacy in using Shang Han Lun formulas.
Format: Online zoom
Starting 4/11/2026
Tuition: member only class (free for members)
Weaving the Web of Formulas: Introduction to Delineation
This class is designed to facilitate needs of both new herbal medicine learners and seasoned herbal practitioners who seek to learn a deeper and more organized Shanghan Zabing Lun (傷寒雜病論) formulas or Jingfang (經方) and to practice them in a systemic manner. This class will demonstrate how over 200 Zhang Zhongjing formulas are related in a delineated fashion as well as in formula family groups. By being accustomed to architectural relationship between formulas and corresponding patterns, practitioners will be able to enjoy practicing these outstanding formulas with ease and greater efficacy.
Format: Online zoom
Starting date and time: TBD
Tuition: $400 for non members (free for members)
Hands on palpation training for Acupuncture practice
This hands-on seminar is designed to help participants enhance their palpatory senses, develop their hands as a sophisticated listening device for what the body has to say, and incorporate objective assessment methods into their clinical practice. Students will learn and practice palpation and assessment techniques specific for Acupuncture practice during the seminar. Class will include lecture, demonstration and practice.
Format: In-person (13 NCCAOM PDA)
Time: 6/13 -6/14, 2026
Place: Portland, OR
Tuition: $400
Classical Literary Chinese: Learning from Characters and Passages
漢文 古典
Continue learning classical literary Chinese through evolution of various characters and inspiring phrases and informing passages from various ancient texts to develop ancient text reading skills and understand minds of the antiquity.
Format: Online zoom
Starting date and time: TBD
Tuition: free for members (member only course)
