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 Wǔ Shù-Fire Arts 五术/五術 and the Sān Cái-Three Treasures 三才 of Balance: Astrology, Feng Shui and Classical Chinese medicine. The Acupuncture focus is Channel Theory, particularly Balance Method, a highly specialized area of Acupuncture known for its instant and efficient results.

The founder, 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.

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Tan Balance System

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 is a certified practitioner of Feng Shui and Chinese Astrology, under Chinese metaphysics Master Marlyna Los, and has also trained with Master Joseph Yu and other metaphysics Masters.

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DR SONIA F. TAN DAOM, RAC, RTCMP

“Best teacher I've every had! Generous in her teaching and friendly. Very enthusiastic, clear and articulate. Splendid, interesting, sharing knowledge in a fluid way. Very passionate. Animated. Sonia is very alive.”

Quebec, Canada 2019

One of the best acupuncture courses I've ever taken. Sonia is the best. Very important foundation for any acupuncture.

Langara College student, Vancouver, Canada 2018

As usual, great job Sonia. I always learn so much from you. You are a true gift to the profession and the world. Thank you so very much for going above and beyond.

Private student, Vancouver, Canada 2018.

WHY STUDY WITH

DR. SONIA F. TAN

DAOM, RAC, RTCMP & her teaching team?

Learn from and be inspired by a dynamic, engaging, clear and credible teacher & her certified teaching team, who are 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 & EVENTS

Balance System Acupuncture Practitioner – Level 8: Cases, Reviews and Practicum

March 14, 2026 - March 15, 2026
Time: 9:00 am
Location: Vancouver, BC
Certificate Program | In-Person Course | Live Webinar | Mentorship

Certificate program – Balance System AcupunctureLevel 8: Cases, Reviews and Practicum. *In-person only. 

Balance System Acupuncture Foundations Levels 1+2: Single + Multiple System Balance

March 27, 2026 - March 29, 2026
Time: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Location: Novotného footbridge 200/5, 110 00, Prague 1
In-Person Course

The Foundations of Balance Acupuncture in a combined three-day course of Levels 1+2 Single and Multiple Systems Balance Acupuncture! Effective and east to use pain, musculo-skeletal and internal medicine strategies you can put to use right away! In-person only. Organized by the Kristyna Idesova and hosted in Prague (at Novotného footbridge 200/5, 110 00, Prague 1).

Course qualifies as prerequisite levels for entry into the Balance System Acupuncture Certificate program at Tan Academy of Balance Inc, Vancouver, BC, Canada. Cohort entries are September every year.

Balance System Acupuncture Foundations Levels 1+2: Single + Multiple System Balance

June 5, 2026 - June 7, 2026
Time: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Location: The American Institute of Alternative Medicine 6685 Doubletree Ave, Columbus, OH 43229
In-Person Course

The Foundations of Balance Acupuncture in a combined three-day course of Levels 1+2 Single and Multiple Systems Balance Acupuncture! Effective and east to use pain, musculo-skeletal and internal medicine strategies you can put to use right away! In-person only. Hosted by the Ohio Acupuncture Association, Ohio.

Course qualifies as prerequisite levels for entry into the Balance System Acupuncture Certificate program at Tan Academy of Balance Inc, Vancouver, BC, Canada. Cohort entries are September every year.

Balance System Acupuncture Foundations Levels 1+2: Single + Multiple System Balance

June 12, 2026 - June 14, 2026
Time: 9:00 am - 5:30 pm
Location: The Order of Quebec Acupuncturists, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
In-Person Course

The Foundations of Balance Acupuncture in a combined three-day course of Levels 1+2 Single and Multiple Systems Balance Acupuncture! Effective and east to use pain, musculo-skeletal and internal medicine strategies you can put to use right away! In-person only. Hosted by The Order of Quebec Acupuncturists, Quebec, Canada.

Course qualifies as prerequisite levels for entry into the Balance System Acupuncture Certificate program at Tan Academy of Balance Inc, Vancouver, BC, Canada. Cohort entries are September every year.

Eight Extra Channels and Vessels mentorship Module 6: EVC: 4 Transporters

June 26, 2026 - June 28, 2026
Time: 9:00 am - 5:30 pm
Location: Vancouver, BC
In-Person Course | Mentorship

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 6: EVC: 4 Transporters.

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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