Welcome
Welcome to East West College in the UK, provider of continuing professional development courses (CPD).
Based in Farnham (Surrey) we specialise in short courses for Acupuncturists, and practitioners of Shiatsu and Chinese medicine. We teach online and in-person. Practical courses mostly take place in Farnham, Surrey, and we have also offered a qigong residential in Oxfordshire, and courses in different locations such as Reading, or Edinburgh, Rugby and Lancashire on request.
Current Courses 2024 - 2025 Online and In-Person
Core subjects are pulse diagnosis, channel theory, and tuina:
- Mai Jing A-B-C Pulse Diagnosis is based on the Mai Jing pulse classic. This course has a book written by Jamie Hamilton as course material.
- Applied Channel Theory based on the teachings of Dr Wang Ju-Yi. As well as introductory courses, we have been inviting guest tutors to teach more advanced courses in this subject since 2017.
- Tuina and Advanced bodywork. In 2024 we are launching a new Diploma of Tuina and Advanced Bodywork jointly taught by Nick Lowe and Jamie Hamilton which will start in November.
Other subjects and specialist seminars:
How to Treat Painful Conditions in Acupuncture Practice. 1 day course
Open Tutorial including "free needling" and palpation practice. Half day course.
Where? Most of our in-person courses are based in Farnham, Surrey. Farnham is on the South West Trains line from Waterloo, and the journey takes 1 hour. For accommodation, we could recommend the Bush Hotel, the Premier Inn or AirBnB. If you need any help arranging your stay, please get in touch for advice.
International teaching: In 2023, Jamie Hamilton taught his Mai Jing pulse diagnosis method at SIEAM in Seattle, USA. In 2024, at Chiway, Winterthur, Switzerland, and this event will be repeated there again in 2025.
Innovative CPD
An essential aspect of the theory and practice we teach is that of Classical channel theory, presenting these key concepts in both a theoretical and practical manner...
- We explore Applied Channel Theory as taught by Dr Wang Ju-Yi, with introductory as well as advanced courses.
- Another focus of study is effective pulse diagnosis as described in the Mai Jing taught by co-Principal Jamie Hamilton, whose book on this subject Essential Pulse Diagnosis in Chinese Medicine: Mai Jing ABC Method was published in April 2022.
We have been delighted to welcome guest tutors to teach their specialisms for us:
- Advanced online workshops on Applied Channel Theory with Jonathan Chang and Jason Robertson - apprentices of Dr Wang Ju-Yi.
Alongside our regular offerings on the pulse and Applied Channel Theory, on 4-6 May, we are hosting an advanced level 3 day workshop with Dr Jonathan Chang in Farnham (currently sold out).
This year we look forward to an exciting new Diploma of Tuina and Advanced Bodywork jointly taught by Nick Lowe and Jamie Hamilton starting in November 2024. This will take place in Exeter, Devon.
Course Testimonials:
"Enjoyable, articulate and inspiring, I would recommend Jamie's 'Mai Jing Pulse Diagnosis' to almost every acupuncturist I know". Jonathan C-W, Edinburgh. May 2019
"Very interesting to have more ways to analyse a pulse in a practical way". Kirsten S, Falkirk. May 2019
"This Applied Channel Theory course with Michael Phoenix has been the most relaxed, enjoyable and informative course I have ever been on. The combination of theory and practical brought things alive. I have learnt lots of new techniques to take back to clinic and I know I will have good results. A totally brilliant 3 days". Nov 2018
" Studying shiatsu at East West College has been a joy. Jamie is an excellent, enthusiastic and inspiring tutor and the charming setting of the Tatami Room is the perfect tranquil location for learning and practising Shiatsu. Acquiring the skills to be able to make a difference to an individual’s well-being has given me a refreshingly new outlook on life." Sue, Oxford 2012
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