The Pulse of Balance

Seasonal Newsletter

from the Tan Academy of Balance team!
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Case study, exciting events, mentorship updates, and learning opportunities coming this summer!

IN THIS SUMMER NEWSLETTER:

• Practitioner case study

• Balance System Acupuncture (BSA) Cohort 5 and Eight Extra Vessels and Channels (8EVC) Cohort 2 Mentorships written application forms are now available

  • Early application deadline – June 21, 2024

  • Regular application deadline – July 31, 2024

• TAB acupuncture tent at the Concord Pacific Dragon Boat Festival – June 22-23, 2024

• Balance System Acupuncture (BSA) July Learning Lab – July 15, 2024

• BSA Foundations equivalency tests – August 26, 2024

Welcome to the longer summer seasonal edition of our Pulse of Balance newsletter. As we embrace the warmth and vibrancy of summer, we are reminded of the principles of Classical Chinese medicine that guide us through this season of action and abundance. Summer is associated with the fire element, symbolizing expansion, growth, and the flourishing of life.

It’s a time to nurture our hearts, cultivate joy, and deepen our connection with others. As the days grow longer and the sun’s energy invigorates us, let’s harness this vitality to enhance our well-being, balance our inner fire, and celebrate the fullness of life. Join us in exploring practices and wisdom that align with the rhythm of summer, fostering harmony and health in body, mind, and spirit.

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

Gratefully,

Alex & Tan Shīfu and the Tan Academy of Balance Team

Practitioner Case Study

Presented by Adam Slamang, RAc

Adam Slamang is one of the first graduates from Dr. Sonia Tan’s Balance System Acupuncture program at Langara College in Vancouver BC. He has been practicing acupuncture since 2020 in Charlottetown PEI. Outside of acupuncture, he has an entrepreneurial spirit and is always thinking of business ideas to keep busy and optimize ways to incorporate acupuncture and Balance System into other aspects of his life.

‘Corporal’ Tunnel

57 year old male, occupation police officer: presents with numbness and tingling down both arms and tightness in his neck limiting ROM to 25°. Client has seen a neurologist who diagnosed him with Raynaud’s and bilateral carpal tunnel syndrome. He experiences numbness and loss of sensation in his hands on a daily basis, extension of his wrists produced pain at 25°.

Needles applied to Ⓡ side ST 42-40.95 Ashi points. Gua sha was then applied to bilateral forearms at PC 5-7. Client noted that he could already feel more blood flow to his hands immediately following needling and gua sha. The following needles were added:

Ⓛ LR 4, 4.5, 5 and LI 4, 5; Ⓡ PC 4; once needles where removed the client was able to extend wrists to 75° without pain!

Mentorship Applications Open

Balance System Acupuncture Learning Lab
July 15, 2024

Contrasting and comparing Zangfu vs Channel Theory continued: Bladder and Kidney

Contrasting and comparing Zangfu vs Channel Theory continued:
HE + SI

The second Earth month of 2024 is almost here, bringing along our next TAB Learning Lab!

Join Suzanne and Adam on July 15, 2024 at 1:00 PM Pacific Time as we continue our Channel vs. Zangfu Learning Lab series.

New to BSA and struggling to shift your brain from zangfu to channel-based acupuncture mode? Experienced BSA practitioner but need to refine your channel knowledge? Do you want further clarification on BSA channel theory vs zangfu function? If so, this is the learning lab for you!

For the second in the Shaoyin-Taiyang channel/organ pairing series, we will continue in Chinese clock order with Foot Shaoyin Kidney and Foot Taiyang Bladder.

In this learning lab we will:

• Analyze each channel’s pathway, characteristics and function

• Compare and contrast the channel vs. zangfu functions of KI and BL

• Review where and why we find KI and BL in BSA treatment strategies

Put your zangfu thinking cap on (temporarily!) and join us to refine your understanding of channel vs. zangfu knowledge and improve your BSA channel diagnosis skills.

Who should join? BSA students and practitioners interested in diving deeper into channel theory, holography and classical Chinese medicine.

PREREQUISITE: A minimum of BSA Levels 1 and 2 (Balance System Acupuncture (BSA) Foundations – Level 1: Single Systems + Level 2: Multiple System balancing) taken through Tan Academy of Balance (in person or webinars), or an equivalent course through another provider.

Learning Labs are recorded and available to view in the Tan Balance Hub Members Area. To catch up on the channel vs. zangfu Learning Lab series, watch the recordings of our past labs. Not yet on the Hub? Sign up as a premium member for access!

Join online for one hour from wherever you are in the world!

See you at 1:00 pm Pacific time on July 15, 2024.

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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