Studying Classical Chinese Medicine with a mentor is an essential element in learning the intricate nature of this ancient healing tradition. Chinese Medicine has been passed down through the millennia with this style of teaching and observation of your mentor in clinic. A mentor can take you beyond textbook knowledge and deepen your understanding of formula presentations, patient constitutions, physiological mechanisms, and the application of Chinese herbal formulas in clinical situations. Mentorship provides insights into the subtle intricacies of formula differentiation and diagnostic techniques such as pulse taking, abdominal palpation, and questioning, to guide students in developing the observational skills essential for accurate diagnosis and effective herbal treatment. Studying with a mentor develops your connection to the lineage (Lóngshā Xuépài 龙砂学派), instilling a respect for its history and physicians who have preserved this knowledge for generations.
A mentor is someone who has spent years studying closely with their own mentor, and through years of their own practice has honed the techniques and knowledge necessary to effectively apply Chinese herbal formulas in the clinic. Dr. Eran Even, Ph.D., Dr.TCM has spent years in clinic studying with Professor Huáng Huáng 黄煌 of the International Jingfang Institute of the Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine. After years of Dr. Even mentoring his own students with online classes, discussions, and in-person herbal observation clinics, the decision was made to fill the void of mentorship in Classical Chinese Herbal Medicine studies by creating an online platform for students near and far to benefit from this style of learning. Dr. Even’s goals with this Jingfang Mentorship and Community is to deepen the students’ abilities to engage with the Chinese Medicine Classics, to learn to apply the formula families as taught by Professor Huáng Huáng 黄煌 into their clinical practices, and to be confident Jingfang practitioners. His philosophy is summed up in this quote: “Mengzi warns us against the dangers of uncritically accepting the classics. We have to interpret texts contextually and creatively, rather than rigidly and literally.”
Your Jingfang Mentorship includes several aspects to engage with: a community case study forum, forums to discuss historical and modern case studies, two deep-dive classes annually, two case study review classes annually, and an active discussion space to analyze essential readings in Classical Chinese Medicine.
Case Study Discussion Forum: engage with your peers on clinical case studies, and post up to two of your own case studies per month to receive feedback on your formulas! Learn from your peers case studies and the feedback they receive on their patients physiology and formula presentation.
Bi-Annual Pop-Up Classes: twice per year, gather together with your community for an online class to deeply explore a specific topic of Classical Herbal Medicine. Submit requests for upcoming class topics that would benefit your clinical practice!
Case Study Deep Dive Sessions: twice per year, gather together online to take a deep-dive into some of the most interesting cases that we've seen on the forum! We take a deep look into restoring the patients physiology with classical herbal medicine and get updates on the patients progress.
Essential Reading and Case Study Discussion Forum: participate in analyzing historical and modern case studies, delve into foundational texts and original lines to deepen your comprehension of the theories that underpin our medicine!
“Being mentored by Dr. Even has undoubtedly been the most transformative, valuable, and wonderful aspect of my career in Chinese Medicine. Truthfully, I could not imagine practicing Chinese Herbal Medicine without his courses and his guidance. I attribute all the success I have had with Chinese Herbal Medicine to studying with him. Dr. Even has a profound depth of knowledge of Classical Chinese Medicine, and his deep passion for this medicine will stoke your own fire for it. On top of this, he is the most supportive teacher I have ever encountered, and truly cares about his students success. I am beyond grateful for his mentorship and dedication to passing along this beautiful medicine.”
Kylie Rodger, R.TCM.P.
“I do not know where I’d be without the help of Eran in my practice. Having someone like him help me work through cases has been invaluable. He is such a great teacher, and a wealth of knowledge. Learning the teachings of Huang Huang, through Eran, has completely shaped my practice. This lineage works! I am so grateful to have found Eran at the beginning of my career, and I look forward to working him into the future. ”
Dr. Bob Malecki, Dr.TCM
“It has been an incredible privilege and honour to have been mentored by Eran. The knowledge I have acquired through studying with Eran has deepened my understanding of Chinese medicine, increased my confidence in prescribing herbs, and opened my eyes to the profound power of this medicine. If you are looking for a mentor who is supportive, attentive, and understanding, look no further. Eran meets the needs of his students with attentive care and thoughtfully provokes questions and discussions to encourage deeper learning. My heartfelt appreciation to Eran for guiding me on this Classical Chinese medicine journey! ”
Abbey Malecki, R.TCM.P.
Lóngshā Xuépài 龙砂学派
Lóngshā 龙砂 medicine originated from the Longshan and Shanshen areas in Jiangyin. The foundation was laid out by Liu Wengui, a famous scholar in the Yuan dynasty, and developed in the surrounding areas through doctors in the Ming and Qing dynasties, forming an academic school with great influence in southern Jiangsu. This school of medicine stretches for hundreds of years, with many influential doctors. These doctors were adept at using the Five Movements (wu yin) and Six Qi (liu qi) theory from the Huángdì Nèijīng 黃帝內經. They made used of the Shānghán Zábìng Lùn 傷寒雜病論 formulas with the 'formula, herb, person' model, and the Six Conformations.
