“This system makes the complexity of the Shang Han Lun classic simple. Something I struggled with in TCM school was the understanding of the Six conformations. After this course they have become realised in the most practical & functional way.

This school of thought is something that will stick with you. It is the Taiji of herbal medicine: Simple & Efficient, Fluid & Direct. Thank you for This."

Shae O'Dowd, Australia

“..learning about the circular physiology and deepening my understanding of yin and yang has brought purpose back into my life, a greater respect for the Classical Chinese medicine theory, and reminder of the importance of continually working towards my own self development and well being. Marina has the great gift of being able to take this very complex system of medicine and passing on the knowledge in such an elegant, practical, clear and precise way. As for the herbs themselves, I am delighted that we are using the whole herb, offering the full sensory experience which allows me to feel closer to the herbs, the medicine, and nature…”

Alexandra Gilmartin, UK

“Marina's online course offers an introduction to a systemised approach to Chinese herbal medicine  which is at the same time directly applicable in your daily clinical practice. Her teaching is direct, clearcut, inspirational and firmly anchored in classical Chinese medical theory. You will come from this course with the ability to diagnose and treat many health issues, especially cases of chronic deficiency, using a relatively small number of herbs and I warmly recommend this program.”

Louis Womack, Sweden

“I greatly appreciated Marina’s Chinese herbal medicine certification programme, both from a practical and a theoretical perspective. The content is clearly developed to strengthen the student’s grasp on the foundations of classical Chinese medicine. During the live classes and going through cases deepened my understanding of the six conformations, the assessment and diagnosis of patients in a way that is logical and comprehensive. In addition, Marina puts great emphasis on going through questions and unclear areas in a very thorough way. In short, this programme exceeded my expectations.”

Gino Sablic, Sweden

“I whole heartedly recommend Marina’s course to any practitioner who wants to learn a more classical approach to Chinese Medicine, that emphasises a holistic understanding of the 6 conformations and a strategic approach to formulating herbal prescriptions.”

Jamie Gisby, UK

““This course was such a gift. In all my studies, I am always seeking to understand the root. I wasn’t sure how to accomplish that with herbs. This course not only gave me that insight but the knowledge transfers beautifully into the acupuncture side of what I have learned as well.

Marina's perspective is brilliant. Her heart was the greatest gift in this teaching. I feel encouraged and confident to continue on in my practice.

I really loved the course. It was one of the best educational investments I have made.”

Terri Abel, Canada

“Marina has a respectful, dedicated, meticulous and pedagogical way of conveying a beautiful system of Classical Chinese herbal medicine.

I appreciate when it is simplified into yin and yang and when the emphasis is put on the perspective of life as watching for timeliness of movements, reflecting something typical of classical Chinese thinking and its medicine. And making this very practical clinically makes her course something I highly recommend.”

Peter Torssell, Sweden

“Marina’s style is organized, direct and clear. She is able to take complex theory and express the essence of it in an accessible way. Each class clearly built on the one before, giving students the tools to work effectively with the theory. All along, the teachings came alive through actual case studies, ours and hers. I learned a lot in her classes about physiology, herbs and formulas, but also about teaching.

I highly recommend Marina as a teacher for beginners and seasoned practitioners.”

Sharon Weizenbaum, USA

“I really enjoyed Marina’s teaching. Especially the concept of circular physiology as an easily accessible way to work with a profound understanding of yin and yang, and life as a function of yin and yang. The herbal application to this is beautiful. Taking this course has added valuable and deep understanding to my daily work in clinic.”

Sylvia Agorander, Sweden

“I can highly recommend Marina's Chinese Herbal Medicine course. The circular physiology can be applied to all aspects of life and it has given me a profound understanding of physiology, pathology, diagnosis and treatment methods with Chinese Herbs. Marina's teaching is outstanding. She shares a deep knowledge of the heart of Chinese Medicine in a warm, elegant and easy to understand way.”

Sandee Lippiatt, Australia

“Very grateful for Marina's Chinese herbal medicine course. The content is very well laid out. Marina has a fantastic pedagogical way of teaching. She teaches with humility and has the ability to explain with simplicity even though the subject is very deep and advanced.

Looking forward to taking more courses at Academy of Holistic Healing Arts, as I feel that I have found the missing piece of the puzzle I have needed in my practice and to help in the best way.

Marina is a great inspirer and you are captivated by her good heart and light. My warmest recommendations.”

Rose-Marie Lilja, Sweden

“I happily and highly recommend Marina's certification course on Chinese Herbal Medicine. It is clear throughout that she has put a tremendous amount of thought and care into the programme and the material is both stimulating and challenging, but not overwhelming. Her teaching is clear, precise, authentic, caring and heartfelt. This is an excellent course!”

Tom Watson, UK

“From the initial webinar about the circle of life and the six conformations my interest was piqued.  Learning in detail about these foundations and how we apply them to herbal medicine has opened up a new way of understanding and I now appreciate the Chinese Medicine wisdom so much more.. There is a clarity to Marina's teachings that I really like and I can see how much she loves her subject. It's contagious and I'm already putting my learnings into practice with my clients and hopefully will learn more about herbs with Marina in the future.”

Teresa Plant, UK

“I loved this course. The teaching style was really comprehensive and clear even for a complete novice like me. I enjoyed the mix of online lectures and live classes, it suited my busy lifestyle perfectly. There was a complete cohesive structure, from the theory through to the practical application, and I have to say I am so excited to now finally be prescribing herbs. Marina was very responsive and supportive and it was great to have the forum for questions and discussions. I liked that the emphasis was on understanding the principle behind the prescriptions rather than memorising things by rote. I was sad when the course ended!”

Tara Rivero Zea, UK

“I really enjoyed the course. I have deepened my understanding of the medicine and it has given me additional tools. The course has given me confidence to incorporate even more herbal medicine into my practice. Marina is an excellent teacher who communicates and teaches clearly, explaining the foundations in an applicable way. She is encouraging, provides great feedback and is available to answer questions. I highly recommend this course!”

Frida Sihvo, Sweden

“Marina has successfully put together a programme in which practitioners can learn a very safe and effective method of using herbs. Her teaching style is clear and concise, yet students have time to learn the deeper concepts involved. I highly recommend the course for anyone wanting to start out in herbalism or wanting to deepen their knowledge of Chinese Medicine beyond the usual TCM understanding.”

Melvin Timm, UK

“The Chinese Herbal Medicine Certification has been an incredible journey. Having been trained mostly in TCM, I enjoyed diving into the realm of Classical Chinese medicine and learning how to use a different diagnostic system and how to use herbs in a clear and pragmatic way. I am very excited to confidently add herbs to my practice.”

Marie C. Asselin, Australia

“Marina has put together a programme which uses a systemised approach firmly rooted in classical Chinese medical theory. It has enabled me to design and modify safe and effective herbal formulas with clarity and confidence and has been an excellent way to introduce herbs into my practice. Marina’s style of teaching is clear, precise and authentic; the online lectures are excellent and the live classes provide ample opportunity for discussion and clarification. The pace of the course is just right and allows time to reflect and explore some of the deeper concepts.”

Christine Hutchinson, UK

“Marina delivers the training with so much enthusiasm and passion for the classical foundations of Chinese Medicine and the benefits of herbal medicine that I felt excited to learn and to develop further, as it reignited the wonder and depth of what I have studied previously. During our training, we reviewed many case studies and discussed them during the live classes. I found this extremely valuable in developing our learning and understanding for clinic, enabling the skills to diagnose accurately, design a herbal remedy and to develop short, medium and long term treatment strategies. Marina’s teaching on the course takes you from theory to practice with great support every step of the way.”

Tracey Lehane, UK

“Marina Danilova is obviously onto the core, the inner being, the very heart of ancient wisdom known as Chinese Medicine. And not only is she a great Practitioner, she is also a great Teacher! With clarity, accuracy and elegance she is able to compress thousands of years of knowledge into one little red pill. And, offering it to you, she also gives you a few very effective and precise tools to handle it. Marina’s teaching makes you see truth, think for yourself, stand on your feet and continuously develop a medicine that truly makes a difference. Marina’s teaching is hands on, practical and revolutionary. With a steady hand and as a reliable friend she guides you through what you need to know to get even further.”

Rebecca Löfstrand Johansson, Sweden

“I had been searching for a Chinese Herbal course that would fit into my current practice and homelife. I luckily came across Marina's Foundational Certificate and it was just what I was looking for. A blend of live sessions with recorded classes to gain depth and insight into the diagnosis and prescription of Chinese herbs. 

The course is extremely well organised with a personal touch. Marina is on hand to navigate you through each stage with her clear and concise delivery of the learning materials. The learning platform is beautifully designed and user friendly and all the course materials available when required.”

Victoria Denton, UK

“By starting out from an ancient Chinese vision on human functioning and cultivation, Marina explains in a clear and structured manner a simple yet profound way of looking at diseases and herbs. This makes her teaching an effective alternative to many Chinese medicine herbal styles that lack comprehensive foundations and only teach herbs and techniques.

Seasoned practitioners of any Chinese herbal system may be able to recognize the real gems in Marina's herbal approach, while new-comers will have the good fortune to learn an effective herbal system with a vision that is rooted in the Chinese tradition.”

Silvio Verbeek, Netherlands

“This course helped me anchor my thinking, giving me a deeper understanding of the holistic physiology and how to apply it in practice. Things which had puzzled me for a long time started to make sense. The system is logical and although on the surface seems simple, it soon becomes apparent there is great depth in it. The course is presented methodically, step by step. The initial focus is on understanding the foundational principle, then on using it to make a diagnosis. The herbs then seem to fit effortlessly into the pattern, whereby you can construct your formula with an enhanced understanding, rather than just acceptance, of why the herbs do what they do! Marina is an enthusiastic and supportive teacher and I feel inspired to continue with further study." 

Fiona McQueen, UK

“The Certification Course with Marina has been an incredible journey for me. The course was delivered in a systematic way to establish clarity and understanding of the Foundational theory and herbal approach that stem from Shang Han Lun and the Six Conformations. It allowed me to form a deep understanding and to prescribe herbs with clarity to my patients with some great results. I would recommend this course to any acupuncturist whether you are already using herbs or look to introduce them to your practice for the first time. Marina is extremely knowledgeable and generous with her support. My only regret is that I didn’t take the course sooner.”

Andrea Garratt, UK

“The course was insightful, clear, and went at a good pace. Marina is an excellent teacher and has helped me understand the principle which allowed me to bridge a gap I was lacking in my knowledge.

Marina is very passionate and explains the concepts clearly and patiently. She is always open to questions and feedback, and she encourages her students to think critically.

I highly recommend Marina as a teacher if you have an interest in Chinese Herbal Medicine.”

Melanie Brown, UK

“This course was exactly what I was looking for - and more. I’m truly grateful for everything I’ve learned and can now directly apply to my patients.

Chinese Medicine is challenging, but Marina has a great way of teaching and explaining things. I deeply value her approach - individual, holistic, and always focused on the bigger picture. That’s exactly what she brings to every lesson.

The mix of live classes, recorded lessons, and practice with our own patient cases made for a well-structured and enjoyable learning experience.”

Lovisa Monzeni, Sweden

“Marina has created a wonderful course that is structured and concise, taking a complex subject and making it accessible and simple to understand…

Using this circular method of the Taijitu to think about the patient as a whole has been the final piece in the jigsaw for me, making my understanding of Chinese Medicine more complete. I am looking at my patients through a clearer lens and I am so grateful for Marina’s teachings and her support throughout.

I love the whole herbs approach, the feel, the smell, the taste, so different from what I’d previously experienced as a patient. There is no ambiguity in this method; it is precise, beautiful, bespoke medicine.”

Sue Brierley, UK

“Chinese herbal medicine can feel like a vast ocean. Studying herb by herb, it’s easy to feel like you're drowning in a beautiful sea.

The first time I was introduced to Marina’s Circle teachings, I fell in love with the system. It’s simple and genius - using a limited number of herbs to great effect. Instead of drowning, I finally felt like I was sailing.

I had already studied Chinese herbal medicine for several years before taking Marina’s courses, but her teachings brought a whole new light to the herbs and formulas I thought I knew. Understanding them in relation to the “Circle of Life” - this elegant method rooted in yin-yang and the six confirmations - made everything clearer and more connected. Though I’m still early in this practice, I’m already seeing great results. I warmly recommend this education.”

Jana Särman, Sweden