Shen-Hammer Pulse Diagnosis IV

INSTRUCTOR:

• Dr. Brandt Stickley, DAOM, LAc

DATE, TIME & LOCATION

• Friday & Saturday, October 2nd & 3rd, 2026
• 9am – 5:30pm
• 1600 Broadway #200, Oakland, CA

CREDIT HOURS

• 15 Hours California Acupuncture Board Category-1 CEUs (APPROVED)

COURSE DESCRIPTION

Intermediate study of pulse positions and layered pulse qualities, building on foundational skills from Levels I, II, and III. The Shen Hammer Pulse Classes with Dr. Stickley are taught in a rather flexible manner, with a clear pedagogical progression from class to class that also allows for many levels to participate. That means there should be no issue with your participation in subsequent without attending one or more previous sessions. You may be unfamiliar with some material, but there will be clear review in class. Class materials will be available to you upon registration that will allow you to prepare for the class.

This class is part 4 of a 5 part class series, which offers a rare opportunity for ongoing study of this pulse lineage, with one of its most inspiring teachers.

Part 5 will be early 2027 (to be announced)

INSTRUCTOR

Dr. Brandt Stickley, DAOM, LAc, is a direct lineage holder and senior certified instructor of the Shen-Hammer Pulse Diagnosis System. A close student of Dr. Leon Hammer for more than 25 years, he is a leading authority on Hammer’s model of Chinese medical psychiatry and integrates classical herbal medicine and acupuncture with psychosomatic medicine, psychology, philosophy, and consciousness studies.

Dr. Stickley teaches internationally and serves on the faculty of the ACCHS Doctorate Program, with visiting appointments at several Chinese medicine institutions. In Fall 2026, he will launch the second cohort of his 24-month Chinese Medicine Psychiatry Certification Program, a unique synthesis of Shanghan Lun herbalism, classical acupuncture traditions, and Shen-Hammer pulse diagnosis.

Learn more about Brandt at www.brandtstickley.com

ENROLLMENT

• Alumni/Faculty/Student: $285 (will be verified)
• All professionals: $335
• Early Registration Discount through Saturday, September 19th, 2026 

Due to the hand-on instruction and nature of this class, enrollment will be limited to 24 participants. Register Early to confirm your spot

 

CANCELATION & REFUND POLICY 

• All cancellations must be received in writing by letter or email (info@acchs.edu)
• Cancellations made at least 7 calendar days prior to the first class day will receive a full refund less a $40.00 administration fee
• Cancellations made less than 7 calendar days prior to the first class day will receive a 50% refund
• ACCHS is unable to transfer course fees paid for one seminar or course to any other seminar or course
• In the unlikely event that ACCHS has to cancel a course due to insufficient enrollment, or for some
  other unforeseen reason, registrants will receive a full refund