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Some of the sights of the journey of education and inspiration.

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Celebrating Shifu's 60th birthday in style in Las Vegas!

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Dr. Richard Tan and Dr. Sonia Tan at one of the final visiting times. c.2015

Dr Sonia Tan with her fellow senior students of the first graduating class of Dr. Richard Tan's highest level of classes. c.2011

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The first of many teaching seminars in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, 2017.

The journey of the Tan-Tan lineage of the Balance System of Acupuncture began in Montreal on February 18, 2017.

The very first ever Balance Method / System class held at an accredited post-secondary institution! c.2018

Dr. Sonia F. Tan and her amazing Teaching Assistants!

The amazing facilities at Langara College that help ease and enhance our learning!

Hands-on demonstrations and practical learning in the foundations of Balance Method / System Acupuncture.

Langara College certificate program - Cohort 1

The beautiful campus of Langara College!

More hands on demos and special point location.

Teaching is a love and work of the soul! The historic first cohort of the Certificate program at Langara College!

A long overdue reunion of some of the R.Tan True Authority senior students! c.2019,

Langara College Cohort 1 with guest Dr. Howard Chen.

Sonia Tan and Eileen Han reunion in 2019 with Shifu shining down. c.2019

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Montreal Balance System Acupuncture class

First Langara Balance System Acupuncture Class

Montreal Nov 2019 Levels 5to7

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BSA Cohort 2

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A big shout out and welcome to Cohort 3 of the Bal

A big shout out and welcome to Cohort 3 of the Balance System Acupuncture Certificate program @LangaraCollege! 🥳 Woo Hoo! 🙌 The first weekend was completed today and I am so excited to guide and elevate this group of bright students and practitioners. Join me in applause and love as they have taken this commitment and journey of proficiency and higher learning! 👏🤓🙌

#BalanceAcupuncture #balancesystemacupuncture #balancemethod #TanBalance #Acupuncture

Weekend wisdom: What soup is the body, laughter is

Weekend wisdom: What soup is the body, laughter is to the soul. - Yiddish proverb.

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At 2:57pm today, the 1st day of the 4th month in t

At 2:57pm today, the 1st day of the 4th month in the Chinese year of the Metal Ox begins. It is called Li Xia “Summer Stands” 立夏. This is the beginning of Summer, which means the gradual start of the “hot” trend. The days continue to get longer and brighter until the apex in mid June at the Summer Solstice, the longest day of the year. Observe what you notice is changing with nature over the next 28 days.

In Feng Shui, again think of Qi moving like water. If it comes forcibly straight at you, this is harmful. We call this a “Poison Arrow”. That is why meandering paths toward a front door of a home are preferred, rather than a straight one. Narrow ones are worse. That “water” is more funnelled, and more impactful. If your front door has a straight path towards it, put a round potted plant in the middle of it, forcing you and the Qi to walk around it, creating a meandering path.

Astrologically, it is the Water Serpent month. This month has an energy of moodiness and impulsiveness. Focus on softness and kindness to others and to yourself.

Fellow Balance Acupuncturists, Jueyin-Shaoyang is still a go-to helper of the month to facilitate balance and flow. For those that know Seasonal Balance, it is time to balance seasonal problems with Fire Guas.

Remember the biggest impact is to customize - know your unique Astrological birth chart and specific work and home Feng Shui. To enhance your alignment with the harmony of the Qi 氣 (气) in all things, become astute observers.

May the Qi be with you! (May you have good flow!)

#ThreeEssences #Astrology #FengShui #ChineseMedicine #Acupuncture #TanBalance #BalanceAcupuncture #BalanceSystemAcupuncture #YinYang #5Elements #FiveElements #5Phases #FivePhases

@AAMAcupuncture It's been an absolute pleasure to

@AAMAcupuncture It's been an absolute pleasure to be a part of this intelligent + passionate exchange of knowledge in our community! TY for your extraordinary organization, and speaking invitation. I look forward to watching everyone evolve+shine in their #Acupuncture!

Weekend wisdom: I have just three things to teach:

Weekend wisdom: I have just three things to teach: Simplicity, Patience, Compassion. These three are your greatest treasures. -Lao Tzu.

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👋 GIVEAWAY 💓 In celebration of all the Tans

👋 GIVEAWAY 💓

In celebration of all the Tans’ birthdays in April, I’m gifting 15 copies of my book "The Foundations of Balance Acupuncture: A Clinical Reference Guide"! Copies given are the first run, limited and no longer available collectors edition! 🤓

Are you a new or seasoned licensed acupuncturist and/or curious about Balance System Acupuncture? Or are you a veteran Balance Method acupuncturist with questions on the Foundations? This handy reference book is for you!

To enter, simply tag a friend (or friends) in the comments! Bonus entries for Likes and Follows on IG @soniaftan and FB @drsoniatan, and if you’re signed up to the Tan Academy of Balance newsletter, scroll to the bottom to sign up 👉 https://tanbalance.com/

This giveaway is open to any one practicing acupuncture in the world. Enter by Sunday May 2, 11:00pm PDT. I’ll draw the winners on Monday May 3, 2021.

#BalanceMethod #BalanceAcupuncture #TanBalance #BalanceSystemAcupuncture #Acupuncture #ChineseMedicine

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Weekend wisdom: Be yourself; Everyone else is alre

Weekend wisdom: Be yourself; Everyone else is already taken. -Oscar Wilde.

The Tan and Cheng lineage is traceable back 500 ye

The Tan and Cheng lineage is traceable back 500 years. 🙌 While we like to be private with exact details of someone's birthday (yes, Astrology reasons!), I can say that this year (and month of April) is a milestone birthday for not only my late Grandpa Tan and the late Shifu Tan, but also my parents. The knowledge of Chinese medicine and metaphysics began with both my Grandpas, and the undying support of my parents. Over the coming years, I will endeavour to pass on my knowledge to my dedicated students in the most integral way possible. Be patient, and I'm sure you'll be thrilled and enlightened when the timing is right. 😉 Birthday love and hugs to Baba Tan and Mama Cheng! ❤️

#ThreeEssences #ChineseMetaphysics #ChineseAstrology #ChineseMedicine #Acupuncture #FengShui #BalanceMethod #BalanceAcupuncture #BalanceSystem #TanBalance

Weekend wisdom: Whether you think you can or think

Weekend wisdom: Whether you think you can or think you can't, you're right. - Henry Ford.

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Woo Hoo! 🙌 Today is Shifu Teh-Fu Tan's birthday

Woo Hoo! 🙌 Today is Shifu Teh-Fu Tan's birthday! An inventive, brilliant, charismatic human, and one of my inspirations in our medicine! On paper, it would have been his 69th revolution around the Sun. In Chinese culture, we celebrate 1 year ahead because we believe when the baby is born, they are already 1 year old after growing in mama's belly for 40 weeks. So officially, today is his 70th!! 🎉 Join me in cheering hooray and much love and gratitude for this giant that stood before us helping revolutionize our practice and the health of our patients! I am honoured to help continue to pass it on. 🙏❤️

#BalanceMethod #BalanceAcupuncture #TanBalance #BalanceSystemAcupuncture #ChineseMedicine #Acupuncture

Weekend wisdom...

Weekend wisdom...

Family forest therapy time... The air was so clean

Family forest therapy time... The air was so clean and energizing, yet calming.

Hope you all have made time to press the reset button, find Balance, and breathe in some positive Qi. 😊

#westcoastbestcoast #westcoast #rescuedogsofinstagram #foresttherapy #fengshui #fengshuilifestyle #BalanceAcupuncture #ChineseAstrology #ChineseMetaphysics

Today at 9:37pm marks the first day of the third m

Today at 9:37pm marks the first day of the third month in the Chinese year and the year of the Metal Ox. It is called Qing Ming - Clear and Bright 清明. The trend of warmer weather and brightness begins. Yay! I am tired of the cold wind and frosty mornings. Notice the changes over the next 28 days.

Tending to your garden? Ever thought about how to create good environmental design with general Feng Shui principles? In Feng Shui, the form of the land is one of the most important and most overlooked principles. We cannot change the landform easily right? The most ideal arrangement is like an “armchair”. Highest at the back, raised on the sides, hugging around you, with a little ‘footrest’ after you pass over a “stream” or quiet roadway. If your backyard is therefore the back of your home or work building, then ideally the backside will be the highest point. Hedges and trees can create this. The sides should be raised and wrap around you but lower than the backside - again bushes and trees help. Wrap yourself in both comfort and protection. Remember, Qi flows like water, so in your landscape design enhance gentle curved flows and paths, and lessen harmful straight “arrow like” paths.

Astrologically it is the Water Dragon month → This month has an energy of wanting movement, with mood and mind changes, yet also craving stability. Find flow with methodically sorting out your thoughts in a logical fashion.

Fellow Balance Acupuncturists, Jueyin-Shaoyang is likely a go-to helper of the month to facilitate balance and flow. Since April is an Earth transition month in the season of Wood, you may want to use an Earth seasonal balance if you have learned such, especially after April 18.

Remember the biggest impact is to customize - knowing your unique Astrological birth chart needs as well as your specific work and home Feng Shui. To enhance your attunement with Qi 氣 (气) in all things, become astute observers.

May the Qi be with you! (May you have good flow!)

#ThreeEssences #Astrology #FengShui #ChineseMedicine #Acupuncture #TanBalance #BalanceAcupuncture #BalanceSystemAcupuncture #YinYang #5Elements #FiveElements #5Phases #FivePhases

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Weekend wisdom...

Weekend wisdom...

Weekend wisdom: Courage is the discovery that you

Weekend wisdom: Courage is the discovery that you may not win, and trying when you know you can lose. - Tom Krause.

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Together with my family, today we celebrate the li

Together with my family, today we celebrate the life of Wong Tin Bing "Thomas" and tomorrow we lay him down to rest. A man of many talents, Uncle Thomas painted several Chinese calligraphy and brush painting pieces for the opening of my clinic Red Tree Wellness, over 14 years ago. They still are on display at the clinic. I cherish that myself, my staff and patients get to appreciate his beautiful gift, art and passion for life every day. Thank you Uncle Thomas, and rest in peace. I will miss you and your smile, great laugh, love of the arts, caring support and delicious cooking. ❤️

It is so painful for me to see this and the increa

It is so painful for me to see this and the increase of this in my community and the world. I too have (still in this day and age) experienced this too many times. I have no words for the emotions I feel. Fellow humans, make and effort to remember that "Under the sky, we are all humans, and one family". Those of you who have not experienced living your whole life in a society where you are a visible minority, for your friends, family, colleagues, profession, loved ones - stand up, speak up, learn, educate, defend, LOVE.

#StopAsianHate #StopHate #StopRacism #StopAntiChineseRacism

One week today, full circle moments will be experi

One week today, full circle moments will be experienced...and new possible serendipitous moments may also begin. My journey and love of Chinese metaphysics began at a young age with my Grandfathers Tan and Cheng. My fascination with the Yi Jing (I Ching) began when I was 21 and my passion and integration of Balance Acupuncture began with Shifu Richard Teh-Fu Tan in 2004. All things Balance come together next week and I am thrilled! Listen, absorb, and flow with me learning about the San Cai integration - Astrology, Chinese Medicine, Feng Shui. 🙌🏻 TY to the catalyst and one of our great leaders in our field @EasternCurrents and NetOfKnowledge! Registration ends this Thursday March 25, 2021. P.S. It's all online! Click here to register 👉🏻 https://comsvancouver.com/
#ChineseAstrology #Acupuncture #FengShui #BalanceAcupuncture #TanBalance #ThreeEssences #ChineseMetaphysics

Spring News! March 2021

Spring News! March 2021

Weekend wisdom: People who are crazy enough to thi

Weekend wisdom: People who are crazy enough to think they can change the world, are the ones who do. -Rob Siltanen.

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