Price range: $215.00 through $275.00
This one-day course is the second in a two-part series exploring the classical foundations and clinical applications of Chinese herbal medicine, with a focus on the Shanghan Lun (Treatise on Cold Damage) and Liu Jing (Six-Conformation) theory.
Participants will explore the classical understanding of the Six Conformations—Taiyang, Yangming, Shaoyang, Taiyin, Shaoyin, and Jueyin—and their relationship to the Six Qi, Yin-Yang theory, and the physiological processes of the body. Drawing upon the Huangdi Neijing and Shanghan Lun, the course examines how these principles provide a systematic framework for pattern differentiation and herbal treatment.
Emphasizing the clinical application of Liu Jing theory, participants will learn how characteristic signs, symptoms, and pulse qualities guide the identification of disease patterns and the selection of appropriate classical herbal formulas.Through lecture, discussion, and clinical examples, participants will deepen their understanding of the relationship between classical theory, diagnosis, and herbal prescribing.
While this intermediate-level course builds upon a foundational understanding of Liu Jing (Six-Conformation) theory, participation in Part 1 of the series is not required. An introduction and review of essential concepts will be provided to ensure that participants who did not attend the first course can fully engage with the material.
Dr. Phil Settels is a licensed acupuncturist, Chinese medicine practitioner, and educator with extensive experience in the treatment of musculoskeletal pain and complex chronic conditions, including autoimmune, digestive, neurological, and endocrine disorders.
A dedicated student of Classical Chinese Medicine, Dr. Settels has pursued extensive postgraduate training in Chinese herbal medicine with leading physicians and scholars throughout the United States and China. Among the many teachers who have shaped his understanding and clinical practice are Dr. Huang Huang, Dr. Suzanne Robidoux, and Dr. Arnaud Versluys, whose teachings have informed his expertise in classical herbal traditions and the clinical application of classical formulas. His approach draws upon the knowledge and perspectives of diverse lineages, integrating classical principles with practical clinical experience.
Dr. Settels earned his Doctor of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (DAOM) degree from the Academy of Chinese Culture and Health Sciences (ACCHS), where he has served as a faculty member and Dean of Academics. His teaching and clinical practice reflect a lifelong commitment to the study, preservation, and practical application of Classical Chinese Medicine, with particular emphasis on individualized herbal treatment.
