These workshops form a complete series — five weekends that together build a full clinical map of the channels of acupuncture.
We begin with Pulse Diagnosis in June — the foundation weekend, and the scaffolding for everything that follows. This is where we learn to read the pulse as a window into all five classes of channels, and it is the only weekend in the series dedicated to the Primary channels: how the organs communicate with each other, how Qi moves between them, and how that shows up under your fingers. It is two full days of theory, hands-on practice, and transmission. It will be big.
From there, we move through the four Complement Channels — one per month, July through October. Each weekend dives deep into a single system:
The Sinew Channels — the most external layer, governing movement, defending the body, and running the musculature and fascia. The channels of Wei Qi.
The Luo Channels — reservoirs of blood and emotion, holding what has not yet been expressed. The body shows you where to work — you learn to see it.
The Divergent Channels — the body’s strategy for managing what it cannot resolve. The lens through which chronic, complex, and degenerative conditions become legible.
The Extraordinary Channels — the deepest channels, carrying the blueprint for this lifetime. Where we work when the condition runs all the way back to the beginning.
Each weekend can be attended individually. But taken together, they form something complete — a way of seeing and treating every person who walks through your door.
Workshops are held in Auckland, New Zealand. Guest teachers are occasionally invited, including Ann Cecil-Sterman.
Upcoming Events
20/21 June 2026 – The Pulses: Setting the Framework
18/19 July 2026 — Sinew Channels
15/16 August 2026 — Luo Channels
12/13 September 2026 — Divergent Channels
10/11 October 2026 — Extraordinary Channels
Reading for the Class
Required:
Illustrations of the Complete Acupuncture Channel System – This is essential for the class.
You can use either a hardcopy or a PDF.
It contains all the channel illustrations aka maps of the trajectories.
Recommended (Optional):
Advanced Acupuncture: A Clinic Manual – This is the full clinic manual. It’s not required for class, but it’s useful if you want to explore more in-depth reference material.
View or purchase here
Future Workshops
The series will be offered again in 2027.
Past Events
The Use of the Extraordinary channels in clinical practice 25/26 April 2025
The Use of the Divergent channels in clinical practice 28/29 March 2026
The Use of the Luo channels in clinical practice 28 Feb/01 Mar 2026
The Use of the Sinews channels in clinical practice 22/23 November 2025
Pulse Diagnosis with Ann Cecil-Sterman 18 & 19 October 2025