In this live seminar, five experienced practitioners will share their insights into the application of Chinese herbal medicine for commonly encountered clinical situations. Greg Livingston, Janet Liu, Jean Lai, Craig Mitchell, and Dan Bensky will discuss topics including peripheral neuropathy and Raynaud's syndrome, recurrent mouth ulcers, vertigo, and chronic cough. The theme that connects all the speakers and all the topics is a deep understanding of the utilization of Chinese herbal medicine and a command of the complex interactions of herbs and formulas.

• Participants will develop a better understanding of root and branch treatments.

• Participants will learn how to utilize and adapt formulas for recurrent mouth ulcers.

• Participants will develop a deeper appreciation of Da Huang and how to use it for many different situations.

• Through the utilization of case studies, participants will increase their understanding of how to decipher complex clinical presentations in order to effectively apply Chinese herbal medicine.

Schedule

Saturday morning: Greg Livingston

Root and branch principles in herbal treatment of peripheral neuropathy, with case studies.

Saturday afternoon: Jean Lai

Beyond Bowel Movements: Rethinking Da Huang in Classical Formulas

Sunday morning: Janet Liu

Commonly Used Formulas for Oral Ulcers

In addition to the commonly used approaches of clearing heat, reducing fire, and nourishing yin, this presentation will draw on the study of the Shanghan Lun and clinical experience to explore the use of classical formulas (Jing Fang) for recurrent oral ulcers that do not respond well to conventional heat-clearing and yin-nourishing treatments. The presentation will focus on pattern identification and the relationship between specific clinical presentations and appropriate classical formulas, with an emphasis on practical approaches to treating recurrent oral ulcers.

Sunday afternoon: Dan Bensky and Craig Mitchell

Chinese Herbal Medicine at Warp Speed: insights into advanced herbal medicine practice through the Lens of Six Channel Theory.

Instructors

Dr. Jean Lai

Jean Lai received her Doctor of Medicine (TCM) from China Medical University (Taiwan) in 2006, as well as a Doctor of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine degree from Five Branches University (California) in 2020. Jean worked initially as a doctor in Taichung, Taiwan and in 2010 she moved to Taipei, where she ran her own clinic and provided instruction for students and interns from China Medical University. Jean also spent many years studying outside of the academic system in the Zhong Jing lineage of Shang Han Lun Medical Classics, and her clinical approach is based on this training. Her focus is primarily on internal medicine, gynecology, infertility, and pediatrics. Jean moved to Seattle in 2023. She is passionate about pulse diagnosis, herbal formula prescription, and meditation with friends. Jean is an instructor, clinic supervisor, and core faculty member at SIEAM.

Dr. Janet Liu

Janet Liu grew up in Sichuan, China, in an acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine family. The influence from her elders in the family led her to major in TCM. She graduated with an M.D. degree from Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine in China (1995). Janet has years of experience in both clinical practice and teaching in China and North America. She has experienced great delight over the years practicing TCM, as well as enjoying its efficacy.

Dr. Greg Livingston

Greg Livingston earned his 4-year Master’s in Chinese Medicine from Five Branches Institute (1997), in California, and his PhD in Clinical Chinese Medicine from Zhejiang Chinese Medicine University (2009), in Hangzhou, China. Dr. Livingston left China and relocated to the west coast of the US in 2013. He has served as core faculty at the Oregon College of Oriental Medicine (OCOM) and the National University for Natural Medicine (NUNM). Dr. Livingston is an instructor, clinic supervisor and core faculty member at SIEAM.

Dr. Dan Bensky

Dan Bensky is a graduate of the Macau Institute of Chinese Medicine (1975), the Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine (1982), and the University of Washington (M.A. in Chinese Literature, 1996). Dan has translated and edited several texts on East Asian medicine including Chinese Herbal Medicine: Materia Medica and Chinese Herbal Medicine: Formulas and Strategies. Dan is one of the founders of the Seattle Institute and teaches palpation and acupuncture techniques at SIEAM.

Dr. Craig Mitchell

Craig Mitchell received a Master of Science degree in Traditional Chinese Medicine from the American College of Traditional Chinese Medicine in San Francisco (1993). Craig completed his PhD from the China Academy of TCM (Beijing) in 2006. He has written numerous articles and translated several Chinese medical texts, including On Cold Damage: Translation and Commentaries. At SIEAM he is a clinical supervisor and teaches classes on herbal medicine and medical Chinese. Craig is currently the Director of Education at SIEAM and a core faculty member.

Location

• Seattle Institute of East Asian Medicine

• 6363 7th Ave S, Seattle WA 98108

Cost

• $400 for both days (no partial registration)

• $225 for SIEAM Faculty and Alumni

• $100 for all live-stream participants (No PDA provided)

A recording of the event will be made available to all participants.

NCBAHM PDA Approval Pending