Welcome
Welcome to East West College in the UK, provider of continuing professional development courses (CPD).
Based in Farnham (Surrey) we specialise in short in-person courses for Acupuncturists, and practitioners of Shiatsu and Chinese medicine.
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. Jamie Hamilton's book Essential Pulse Diagnosis in Chinese Medicine: Mai Jing ABC Method, was published in April 2022 and is recommended reading for our two day course.
- 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 2025 we are launching a new Diploma of Tuina and Advanced Bodywork taught by Nick Lowe and guest teacher Jamie Hamilton which will start in January 2025.
Past Courses and a gallery of photos may be seen on the bottom tab below Extra Pages. Other current subjects and specialist seminars as requested by practitioners:
NEW!
How to Treat Painful Conditions in Acupuncture Practice. 1 day course: 7 September
Tutor: Jamie Hamilton LicAc LicCCH BSc MBAcC
We will explore how best to treat patients with musculoskeletal and other painful conditions in acupuncture practice, looking at the theory about different kinds of channel systems affected by pain.
In particular, we will be covering the treatment of a selection of the following: Sciatica, Low Back Pain, Shoulder Pain, Neck Pain, Plantar fasciitis, RSI, and Tennis elbow. In differentiating the various sources of pain and in addition to needling, Jamie will teach stretches, massage techniques and demonstrate a technique he uses frequently in clinic : how to use a warming herbal salve with heat lamp on affected areas. We will discuss case studies, please also bring your own to share. See Jamie's blog below on the treatment of pain.
Open Tutorial including "free needling" and palpation practice. Half day course (on request).
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 May 2025, Jamie Hamilton plans to teach his Mai Jing pulse diagnosis method at the Seattle Institute of East Asian Medicine (SIEAM) in Seattle, USA. In he will be teaching in September 2024, at Chiway, Winterthur, Switzerland.
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 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. Our next course with Jason Robertson is on 24-26 November 2025 (Monday - Wednesday).
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 are listed under each course subject tab. Here are a few from our early years as a college:
"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
Blog - Exploring Chinese Medicine
Blogs reflecting on our experience with East West College courses and on acupuncture & shiatsu...
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