Clinical Foundations of Asian American Herbalism — Live Online, Winter 2028

Clinical Foundations (Live Cohort) is an immersive, practitioner led course for people who want to strengthen clinical thinking, assessment skills, and herbal decision making through the lens of Traditional Chinese Medicine and Asian American Herbalism.  This course moves beyond theory into how clinicians think, supporting you to recognize patters, understanding herbal formulas, and integrate intake information into thoughtful treatment planning. Learning unfolds within a live cohort, with space for dialogue, reflection, and shared learning. See the full program description here About the Course This 10-week live cohort course is designed for herbalists, wellness practitioners, and dedicated learners who want to move beyond the basics of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) with the support of real-time teaching and shared inquiry. Building on foundational TCM concepts, Clinical Foundations explores organ systems, diagnostic frameworks, and patterns of imbalance commonly taught in Acupuncture school. The course emphasizes culturally rooted understanding, practical assessment skills, and real-world application—supported by live dialogue, case discussion, and collective learning. This course is best suited for students who have completed the  Intro to TCM Course or who have prior experience with Traditional Chinese Medicine. It is not a professional certification or licensure training program. What You’ll Learn Advanced TCM Frameworks Organ systems, Qi and Blood dynamics, Yin–Yang balance, stagnation patterns, and constitutional health Assessment & Clinical Thinking Pattern recognition, intake skills, diagnostic reasoning, and case-based learning grounded in clinical process Culturally Rooted Perspectives Deepen your herbal and wellness practice through an Asian American Herbalism lens What’s Included ✔️ Full access to 8 weeks of pre-recorded core lessons ✔️ A 10-week guided live cohort experience with group learning via Zoom ✔️ Dedicated live office hours for Q&A, clarification, and clinical integration ✔️ Seasonal live office hours and access to the Community Circle — a private space for students and alumni to connect, share resources, and learn together ✔️ A course kit shipped to your door, including eight single TCM herbs and three classical TCM formulas (herbal pills) for hands-on study and integration In Depth Learning This course is ideal for students who have completed our Introduction to TCM Course or those with prior TCM training and experience.