The Pulse of Balance

August Newsflash

From the Tan Academy of Balance team!

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IN THIS AUGUST NEWSFLASH:

• BSA Foundations equivalency tests – August 17, 2025
• Balance System Acupuncture (BSA) Levels 2.5R & 4.5R: Foundations & Advanced Refinement – General Focus – Monday August 18, 2025!
• Tan Balance Hub private community app

We hope to see you soon! 
Martina, Tan Shīfu, Suzanne Lǎoshī and the Tan Academy of Balance Team

See you online, in person, or in the Tan Balance Hub.

BSA Foundations Level 1 and 2 Tests

August 17, 2025

Are you aiming to become a certified Balance System Acupuncture Level 2 or applying to the BSA Practitioner Certificate Mentorship Program that starts this September 13, 2025! If so, you must pass the BSA Foundations Level 1 and 2 equivalency tests.

Equivalency Test Dates and Fees

BSA Level 1 Equivalency Test: 

Sunday, August 17, 2025

Begins 9:00 am Pacific time, online, ~1.5hrs

BSA Level 2 Equivalency Test: 

Sunday, August 17, 2025

Begins 11:00 am Pacific time, online, ~1.5hrs

30 minute break between tests

FEE: $305.00 for both tests, excluding tax

All the essential test details are available at the link below.

If you have any questions or wish to register, please email hello@tanbalance.com.

BSA Refinement Courses:

Foundations and Advanced Levels

August 18, 2025

Balance System Acupuncture (BSA) Level 2.5R – Foundations Refinement – General focus is designed as a half-day class for those who have completed Balance System Acupuncture Foundations course work (Levels 1+2), and are looking for the “3 R’s”: Review, Refine, Refresh. 

Deepen your expertise in Balance Method/System Acupuncture! This course offers detailed instruction to fill gaps in your knowledge. For a richer learning experience, we encourage participants to submit patient cases in advance for Dr. Tan to consider for group discussion. 

Click here for more information!

Balance System Acupuncture (BSA) Level 4.5R: 

Advanced Refinement – General Focus 

Ready to elevate your Balance System Acupuncture skills? This advanced course is designed for practitioners who have completed BSA Foundations (Levels 1 & 2) and BSA Advanced (Levels 3 & 4). We’ll help you fill knowledge gaps and significantly deepen your understanding of advanced BSA concepts.

Get ready to ignite your practice with fresh insights! This course features in-depth case studies and ample time for open Q&A. To maximize your learning, we encourage you to submit your own patient cases in advance for Dr. Tan’s consideration during group discussions.

Click here for more information!

Email hello@tanbalance.com if you have questions.

Stay connected and unlock more on the Tan Balance Hub!

Ready to deepen your Balance Method journey? The Tan Balance Hub private community offers an exclusive space designed just for you

On our free side, you’ll have access to:

• All of our mentorship program information and academic calendar
• Find A Practitioner Search
• TAB Teaches quick tip videos
• Events and Teaching schedule links
• And more!

On our paid member side, here’s what you’ll gain:

• Ask questions and receive support from BSA trained practitioners, including Certified BSA Certified Level 9 and BSA Teachers!
• Stay in the loop with insider updates and announcements
• Access a growing library of member-only recordings
• Enjoy exclusive discounts on future offerings
• List your Practice in our directory (minimum BSA Level 2 training required)

Our community app is built with your learning in mind. It delivers silent notifications so you can focus, and there are no distractions nor algorithms—just pure, relevant content.

This isn’t just an app; it’s your go-to place to ask questions, find support, and continue learning alongside a dedicated network of Balance System practitioners. Your community is here for you—come be part of it.

Email hello@tanbalance.com for more information.

Continued Learning Resources

         Books

Tan Academy of Balance Books

Dr. Sonia Tan authored this book as a reference textbook for BSA Levels 1+2: Single + Multiple Balance. It is an essential clinical reference.

Available in English, Spanish & International French!

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~ Inspiring Confidence ~ Creating Balance ~ Motivating Evolution ~