INSPIRING CONFIDENCE
CREATING BALANCE
MOTIVATING EVOLUTION
Based on a long lineage of ancient, authentic teachings, the Tan Academy of Balance is passionate about education in the Three Essences of Balance: Astrology, Feng Shui and Classical Chinese medicine. The Acupuncture focus is Channel Theory, particularily Balance Method, a highly specialized area of Acupuncture know for its instant and efficient results.
Dr Sonia F. Tan BA, BA(H), DTCM Dip, DAOM, R.Ac., R.TCM.P. is one of the few Certified Gold Level practitioners of the Balance Method aka Balance System Acupuncture under the late Grandmaster Dr. Richard Teh-fu Tan with the blessings of fellow senior students to pass on the legacy.
Woon-Yew Tan
Dr. Sonia F. Tan
Dr. Richard Teh-Fu Tan
A TAN LEGACY
Dr. Sonia F. Tan, DAOM, R.Ac., R.TCM.P. is a second generation Chinese Metaphysician, proudly following in the footsteps of her Grandfather, the late Woon-Yew Tan.
She is a direct and first graduating class disciple, of the late Grandmaster Dr. Richard Teh-Fu Tan.
Sonia has also trained with and is a certified practitioner of Feng Shui and Chinese Astrology, under Chinese metaphysics Master Marlyna Los & other Masters.
WHY STUDY WITH
DR. SONIA F. TAN
DAOM, RAC, RTCMP?
Learn from and be inspired by a dynamic, engaging, clear and credible teacher, who is passionate about passing the knowledge on
Improve your clinical outcomes with higher efficiency and more consistent, quicker results
Discover an effective, logical system for the application of acupuncture, and a community of like-minded colleagues to grow your knowledge in this revolutionary practice
Integrate the knowledge of the San Cai – Three Essences of Life Balance (Astrology, Feng Shui and Chinese Medicine) and the practice of a classical Chinese medicine doctor
Enlighten & align to both the logical & spiritual sides of Chinese medicine & metaphysics, an be a part of an authentic lineage
UPCOMING COURSES
Eight Extra Channels and Vessels mentorship with Dr. Yvonne Farrell. Strategies for treating psycho-emotional pain and surviving adversity. The Eight Extraordinary Vessels (8EV) Seas Transporters with Luos, Sinews, Divergents and Earth school. Held in-person only.
Cohort 2. Module 3: Earth School + Primary Channels.
Join Suzanne Lǎoshī and Chen Lǎoshī for the last in our Zang Fu vs. Channel Learning Lab series, this time focusing on Liver and Gallbladder!
Who should join? Students interested in diving deeper into Balance System Acupuncture, channel theory, holography and Classical Chinese medicine.
Strongly Recommended PREREQUISITE: A minimum of BSA Levels 1 and 2 (Balance System Acupuncture (BSA) Foundations – Level 1: Single Systems + Level 2: Multiple System balancing) through Tan Academy of Balance (in person or webinars) or an equivalent course through another provider.
Join online for one hour from wherever you are!
We’ll begin promptly at 12:00 pm Pacific time on April 29, 2025!
Fee: free for premium members of the Tan Balance Hub (the private Tan Academy learning community). Coupon code is in the Tan Balance Hub Activity Feed.
Non-premium members $8.99. Register on the TAB Hub through the Events tile.
* Please note: CEUs are only available for those who attend Learning Labs live online and complete the feedback survey.
* Learning Labs are recorded and available on the Tan Balance Hub Members Area.
Sign up as a premium member for free access!
Certified Chinese Astrology Practitioner mentorship with Dr. Sonia F. Tan, DAOM, RAc, RTCMP.
Cohort 1 – Level 7: Anchor
Imaging making sense of the cycles of the Chinese solar, lunar calendar & constitutional energy and how to live in harmony with it. Ready to put on a life-long lens of understanding people and the life trajectories? Interested in learning how to apply this to Chinese medicine and Feng Shui? You’ve asked, you’ve waited, and now Dr. Sonia F. Tan is ready to deliver.
This is a Certificate program over 2.5 to 3 years. You will be learning how to manage the karmic energy of a person’s constitution; hence it is very important you learn how to be both competent, and mindful in how you treat this knowledge. This method of teaching is how Dr. Sonia F. Tan has chosen to ensure the highest integrity for everyone.
Hybrid learning with both in-person and online options.
Registration is closed. Cohort 2 registration will begin 2026. Applications due 2026. Email hello(at)tanbalance.com for more information.
Eight Extra Channels and Vessels mentorship with Dr. Yvonne Farrell. Strategies for treating psycho-emotional pain and surviving adversity. The Eight Extraordinary Vessels (8EV) Seas Transporters with Luos, Sinews, Divergents and Earth school. Held in-person only.
Cohort 2. Module 4: Divergents.
Certified Chinese Astrology Practitioner mentorship with Dr. Sonia F. Tan, DAOM, RAc, RTCMP.
Cohort 1 – Final Exam.
Imaging making sense of the cycles of the Chinese solar, lunar calendar & constitutional energy and how to live in harmony with it. Ready to put on a life-long lens of understanding people and the life trajectories? Interested in learning how to apply this to Chinese medicine and Feng Shui? You’ve asked, you’ve waited, and now Dr. Sonia F. Tan is ready to deliver.
This is a Certificate program over 2.5 to 3 years. You will be learning how to manage the karmic energy of a person’s constitution; hence it is very important you learn how to be both competent, and mindful in how you treat this knowledge. This method of teaching is how Dr. Sonia F. Tan has chosen to ensure the highest integrity for everyone.
Hybrid learning with both in-person and online options.
Registration is closed. Cohort 2 will begin 2026. Applications due 2025. Email hello(at)tanbalance.com for more information.
Education in the Balance of the Three Essences of Life
Mind
Heaven
Chinese Astrology
Body
Humankind
Balance System Acupuncture, Channel Theory and Chinese Medicine
Spirit
Earth
Feng Shui
Doctors in ancient China were educated and practiced in all the Three Essences of Life in order to create whole life balance for a person. Dr. Sonia F. Tan DAOM, R.Ac., R.TCM.P. follows in these footsteps of her family and teachers, and the lineage of the original way of health care.
"You can't stop the waves but you can learn how to surf"
John Kabat-Zinn
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