In-person Mentorship Program

In ancient times, learning was transferred from a master teacher to a student. Dr. Holman creates a similar learning environment at his clinic. All great theories are ultimately tested in clinical situations. Learn Chinese medicine while seeing patients in a busy clinic (three patients per hour). Channel palpation, facial diagnosis, shamanic Qigong, pulse reading, and Master Tung-style acupuncture are emphasized.

Dr. Holman has completed extensive training with Lillian Bridges (face reading), Master Zhongxian Wu (Chinese shamanism), Dr. Wang Ju-Yi (channel palpation), Dr. Wei Chieh Young (Master Tung acupuncture), and Brian LaForgia (Shen-Hammer pulse diagnosis).

The mentorship consists of five levels and is open to individuals with an active acupuncture license or who are currently enrolled in a third-year or higher graduate program in East Asian medicine. Students may choose which diagnostic and treatment methods they would like to emphasize.

Dr. Holman treats a variety of conditions, ages, and backgrounds. Participants will have the opportunity to see complex cases and experience a thorough diagnosis of disease patterns, utilizing multiple diagnostic skills to provide an efficient treatment plan.

Qigong is incorporated into each module to help participants build their vitality and enhance their external healing. CT trains with Master Zhongxian Wu and will demonstrate self-cultivation techniques and external healing methods.

Each module is five days. The program is composed of lectures and clinical observation. Each day runs from 9 am to 5 pm, with time allocated for lunch and breaks. The mentorship is limited to one or two practitioners at a time, allowing for a maximum transfer of information. The program is offered throughout the year. To schedule, email: office@redwoodspring.com. Each module requires an $800 non-refundable deposit (this will be applied towards the cost of the module).

The lectures and clinic shifts will be held at Redwood Spring PC.  Recommended accommodations: http://www.grandhotelsalem.com/

Testimonials for Dr Holman’s mentorship program:

I have completed four modules of CT'S professional mentorship program. As a newly licensed practitioner I found it to be the bridge between the book learning I received in school and real life clinical application I was looking for. He's very generous with his time and knowledge, and tailored the content to my interests. I was able to immediately apply concepts I learned from him to treatments in my own clinical practice with excellent results. At the end of the program I felt inspired and professionally elevated. CT is a consummate professional, a skilled practitioner, and an enthusiastic educator. I highly recommend his professional mentorship program!

- Theresa Jones-Saxton, MSAOM, LAc

Working with CT Holman has been the greatest gift to myself and my evolution as a nascent practitioner of Chinese Medicine. Like many of us, finishing up TCM school as left me feeling a bit overwhelmed with how much more there is to explore outside the initial education. CT has a wide breadth of classical modalities that he generously shares with his mentees. It is evident that he places value on the traditional Chinese method of leaning via one on one apprenticeship and has set up his mentorship to feel as such. CT is the ideal mentor for those who are tired of memorized protocols and want to know why; he has certainly done his homework to get to the bottom of the 'why's,' and freely shares what he has learned, and me inspired to study further. He shares in depth lecture, patient observation, practical application and pragmatic tips for running a successful practice, all of which I have found to be invaluable, and was able to put into practice immediately. But most importantly, the  greatest treasure of studying with CT, was simply being at his side for a week  and observing the way in which he truly embodies and lives the medicine he practices. I am honored and humbled by the opportunity, and recommended it wholeheartedly. 
Megan M.

In-person Chinese Medicine Mentorship Module One
Diagnosis and Treatment Methods $2,400.00
East Chinese medicine excels in differentiating disease patterns. To fully understand the root cause of a condition, a variety of diagnostic methods must be employed. As stated in the Classic of Difficulties Chapter 13,“ Thus the inferior doctor knows one [diagnostic approach], the mediocre two, while the superior doctor can utilize all three. The superior ones can [cure] nine out of ten [illnesses], the mediocre ones [help] eight out of ten, while the inferior doctor only [cures] six out of ten.” (the three approaches are radial pulse diagnosis, face reading and channel examination). 

Dr. Holman introduces key concepts of facial diagnosis, channel palpation, and pulse diagnosis, and explains how to apply these together in five-element diagnosis. Channel theory and point designations are thoroughly explored to comprehend point prescriptions based on the teachings of Dr. Wang Ju-Yi and Dr. Wei-Chieh Young (Master Tung). CT discusses strategies to formulate point prescriptions and to simplify the number of points used in each treatment. Acupuncture techniques will be demonstrated throughout the module. Bloodletting, cupping, classical Chinese herbal formulas, and nutritional recommendations are explored.

In-Person Chinese Medicine Mentorship Module Two
Advanced Diagnosis and Treatment Methods $2,400.00
The diagnostic methods are expanded upon to understand the subtleties of disease patterns. Face reading is one of the original diagnostic methods that is rarely taught in graduate schools. Dr. Holman trained with Lillian Bridges for several years and now teaches facial diagnosis internationally with Lillian. In this module, the various features, lines, and colors of the face are explained to gain a deep understanding of the mechanisms underlying patterns of disease. The diagnostic signs read on the face are correlated with acupuncture and herbal prescriptions.

Learn how to feel the physiology of the organs and channels. Dr. Holman trained with Dr. Wang Ju-Yi and has applied channel palpation on hundreds of patients since 2001. Experience hands-on training and palpate several patients to see how the diagnosis is used to treat a variety of conditions. Dr. Holman edited and contributed to the channel palpation textbook, Applied Channel Theory in Chinese Medicine, and worked closely with Jason Robertson (the writer/colleague).  

Internal medicine, emotional trauma, dermatology, gynecology, pediatrics, and geriatrics will be studied in greater detail. Advanced point prescriptions and detailed herbal formulas with modifications are given.

In-person Chinese Medicine Mentorship Module Three
Creating Complete Treatment Protocols $2,400.00
At this stage, students apply the theory and techniques from the two previous modules to craft acupuncture prescriptions, Chinese herbal formulas, lifestyle recommendations, and nutritional advice for patients.

Students diagnose patients in the clinic and design treatment protocols. They will create long-term treatment plans and determine patients’ Golden Path using the various diagnostic techniques.

Advanced needle techniques, cupping therapy, and bloodletting will be practiced.

In-person Chinese Medicine Mentorship Module Four
Shamanism in Chinese Medicine $2,400.00
In this era of growing global acceptance of the mystery of life, people are seeking ways to heal on a spiritual level. Practitioners look to indigenous medical techniques, which include shamanism.

Shamanism provides the foundation of East Asian medicine. From qigong visualizations/movements to verbal cues, shamanic techniques offer efficient and effective means to address physical pathology and emotional imbalances. East Asian medicine, when practiced comprehensively, addresses the body, mind, and spirit holistically. These ancient shamanic practices concentrate on the spirit and the soul. Merging shamanism with modern Chinese medicine yields exceptional and comprehensive healthcare.

Level 4 unveils these practices, which align the body’s spiritual nature. Dr. Holman shares his clinical experience and extensive training in utilizing shamanic practices to create a healing space, understand the soul/spirit, and facilitate deep-level healing. He describes shamanic applications of qigong, drumming, verbal healing, acupressure/acupuncture, and other East Asian medical techniques. Cultivation exercises, appropriate for the practitioner and patient, are included. Dr. Holman explains the timing of activities and medical practices, a key influence of shamans, and the spiritual nature of East Asian medicine protocols. He elaborates on specific cleansing methods to facilitate optimum physiology and shares case studies to illustrate how shamanic practices blend effortlessly with traditional and classical East Asian medicine. This combination provides an inclusive approach, yielding physical and emotional well-being for patients.

In-person Chinese Medicine Mentorship Module Five
Special Topic $2,400.00
This marks the culmination of an in-depth study of the various diagnostic and treatment methods. Students work on the highest level of healing, that of changing karma. East Asian medicine is practiced in its complete form (shamanism, classical, traditional, and western medicine, research-based). Students may choose which diagnostic and treatment methods they would like to explore comprehensively.