Cold is one of the most pervasive and stubborn pathogens that the Neijing teaches about. Removing it from the body can provide deep and long lasting relief for our patients. Thankfully, the Neijing carries instructions for methods of surgically precise diagnosis and treatment which can remove the cold and bring this much needed relief.

During this two-day course, students will learn the theory behind how cold pathogens affect and move through the body, how to locate it, the principle behind its treatment, and the progressive process and techniques for actually removing this stubborn pathogen from the body.

On day 1, we will cover the theory and principles so that students are well equipped for day 2, where we spend the day in practice.

Date: January 10-11th

Time: 10am-4:30pm both days

Price: $210

Living and breathing with the seasons is a key component of Chinese medical practice and life nourishing methods. But how do we know if we or our patients are in tune with this grand orchestra of nature as is moves through its song? The Neijing proposes a brilliantly elegant and straightforward way of not only assessing if someone is out of tune, but also how they are out of tune. When we are equipped with clinically precise tools for diagnosis, we can make clear and targeted clinical interventions that bring about significant change to patients health and overall wellbeing.

In this day-long workshop, we will cover the basic qualities of the 4 seasonal pulses in their ideal, excess, and deficient states in the radial artery. We will also explore the dynamic of the Carotid-Radial ratio as it relates to seasonal changes, and touch on some methods of intervention that can bring about rapid restoration of the seasonal breath.

This course is excellent for anyone who wants to learn more about pulse diagnosis whether they are just starting out or have some experience, and anyone interested in a more classically minded approach to diagnosis and treatment.

Date: January 18th

Time: 10am-4:30pm

Price: $105

The spine is the center of our being, the tent pole from which our body suspends itself and the vehicle through which the heavens and the earth communicate in our body. Spinal health is crucial to whole body health. In NNBM, when we assess for places that will give the most improvement the most quickly, after breath, the restoration of the spine is our first priority. Drawing from his nearly 15 years of experience in Chinese martial arts and Qigong, DJ has put together a two-day intensive course that will teach students how to wake up the sleeping dragon of the spine and breathe life into the body. These gentle yet powerful practices can form the foundation for a deeper qigong or martial arts practice later on, or work on their own as a daily practice for anyone wanting to keep their spine healthy and happy through their life.

Dates: January 31st - February 1st

Time: 10am-2:30pm both days

Price: $250

Understanding the intricate and subtle movements of the natural patterns around us is key to the skilled practice of Chinese medicine. Added by the famous editor Wang Bing in the most famous edition of the Neijing, the Five Movements and Six Qi (WuYun LiuQi) system is a comprehensive model that lays out the complex interactions of the cosmic patterns and the weather cycles on Earth. The system establishes subtle qualities that shift from season to season, year after year, and illustrates typical ways that these qualities manifest in nature and human beings.

Each year, we offer a day-long seminar during which we cover the key qualities that govern the year, the intricate relationships between the various cosmic and weather patterns, and how these affect our patients. We travel season by season through the year and explore how these subtle patterns shift and bring about new expressions in nature and our individual experiences.

This course offers a rich and deep learning that can be revisited throughout the year to continue to solidify our relationship to the natural rhythms that envelop and penetrate our being. Students will be provided with a handout containing the translations directly from the Neijing, organized for ease of use and clarity.

Date: February 15th - Just in time for the Chinese New Year!

Time: 10am-4:30pm

Price: $105

The Treatise on the Guiding Patterns of Heavenly Origin, Su Wen chapter 66, is one of the most profound chapters in the Neijing. It explores concepts of cosmology, and the basic scientific model of Chinese medicine.

Through a thorough reading and dissection of the chapter, we will explore yin-yang theory, the definition of Shen, the foundational thinking behind the Five Phases, the interaction between humans and their environment, and some of the core principles behind the Wu Yun Liu Qi system.

If you've been wanting to build a stronger foundation in the fundamental principles and theories of Chinese medicine, a detailed study of this chapter is a brilliant starting place. The class style will cover the materials of the chapter while making plenty of space for student questions, clarification, and personalized learning.

Date: March 1st

Time: 10am-4:30pm

Price: $105

In this day-long seminar, we will explore the Neijing Nature-Based Medicine (NNBM) method of exploring, examining, and restoring the lower Jueyin watershed.

Throughout the day, we will explore the watershed pathway, its root and crown regions, the major aspects of its western anatomical correlates including major vascular regions and musculoskeletal considerations. We will learn to see the river with the Artist’s Eye, balancing symmetry, contour, colour, texture, and exploring figure-ground relationships. And we will explore tissue-level palpation skills that are fundamental to any intervention in NNBM.

Date: March 15th

Time: 10am-4:30pm

Price: $105

In this day-long seminar, we will explore the Neijing Nature-Based Medicine (NNBM) method of exploring, examining, and restoring the lower taiyang watershed. This is one of the largest watersheds and includes all of the back Shu-Communication regions for the major organs and so is one of the first places we examine and treat.

Throughout the day, we will explore the watershed pathway, its root and crown regions, the major aspects of its western anatomical correlates including major vascular regions and musculoskeletal considerations. We will learn to see the river with the Artist’s Eye, balancing symmetry, contour, colour, texture, and exploring figure-ground relationships. And we will explore tissue-level palpation skills that are fundamental to any intervention in NNBM.

One of the core concepts of Chinese medicine is that human beings exist within and echo the broader patterns of nature. Re-connecting ourselves with these great movements is one of the most reliable ways to restore and maintain health and reconnect ourselves with our true home. This concise and easy to apply series of passages from the Huangdi Neijing contains some of the most fundamental teachings on seasonal changes in nature and how we can best adjust ourselves to match these changes.

During this day-long lecture, we will gradually progress through all four seasons as described in the Neijing. We will go line-by-line through the text and explore modern interpretations and applications that can be adapted to everyone's life. Throughout the day, there will also be plenty of time for questions to ensure each student is able to take away the approach that is right for them.

Whether you're curious about Chinese medicine in general, an expert looking for more, or a new student of Chinese medicine looking for a stronger connection to the nature-based roots, this class is an excellent way to spend a Sunday.

Understanding the workings of the mind and emotions is key for anyone wanting to treat patients with psychological concerns. In this day-long seminar, we will explore one of the most famous chapters of the Huangdi Neijing in which the models of the psyche and mental illness are described in detail. Some of the details in this chapter include the 5 aspects of awareness, the cognitive process, and some of the effects that the emotions can have on the internal organs. We will go through the text, line-by-line and pause to add commentary and explanations that bring the knowledge of the classic to life for people living in the modern world. While the focus of the class won't be specifically on treatment, we will inevitably explore some core concepts for treatment of illnesses rooted in the mind throughout. The pacing will be relaxed with plenty of time for questions throughout to ensure students have time to clarify and understand all concepts discussed before the class moves forward.

This class will touch on the essentials of the Chinese Medicine portion of the doctoral level Chinese Medical Psychology course the DJ teaches at Pacific Rim College. It is an area of great interest for him and so he brings a passion and enthusiasm to this content that is infectious!

In this day-long seminar, we will explore the Neijing Nature-Based Medicine (NNBM) method of exploring, examining, and restoring the lower shaoyang watershed. This broad and complex watershed is often overlooked and under-treated in modern acupuncture treatments.

Throughout this seminar, we will explore the watershed pathway, its root and crown regions, the major aspects of its western anatomical correlates including major vascular regions and musculoskeletal considerations. We will explore the use of the Artist’s Eye, balancing symmetry, contour, colour, texture, and exploring figure-ground relationships for diagnosing and treating regions of change. And we will explore tissue-level palpation skills that are fundamental to any intervention in NNBM.

Aging is a process that affects every single person and a thorough understanding of this process is essential in all forms of skilled medical practice. In this course, we will examine the two main chapters of the Huangdi Neijing that describe the aging process. As we progress through these chapters, we'll explore modern correspondences with new research and discuss a wide range of treatment and lifestyle modifications that are simple, proven, and effective.

This course is an excellent opportunity for those wanting to bridge the gap between eastern and western understandings of common ailments and will explore prevention methods that align with both of these models. By the end of the course, students will gain the knowledge to guard themselves and others with broad ranging tools and develop the skills to start to customize these approaches for the individual.