continuous PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION
CHINESE HERBAL MEDICINE Advanced Application
September 2026 - February 2027
20 class hours
Mentor–apprentice teaching, online
Develop your knowledge of Chinese herbal medicine, and be part of the solution for your patients’ chronic conditions
The Advanced Application (CHM-A) programme is designed for practitioners who have previously trained at the Academy of Holistic Healing Arts. It is the second step in the three-part Chinese Herbal Medicine Certification curriculum as of 2024.
The clinical focus of the programme is on common chronic conditions frequently encountered in practice. Some relate to women's health, including endometriosis, PMOS, uterine masses, abnormal uterine bleeding, and the care of women during pregnancy and the post-partum period. Others affect all genders and involve the digestive, endocrine, and immune systems, often presenting with chronic inflammation and/or recurring infection.
Throughout the programme, we explore how these conditions can be understood and differentiated through the lens of classical Chinese medicine, and how Chinese herbal medicine can be applied as part of a holistic, individualised treatment approach.
We also engage with biomedical research on commonly used herbs and formulas, integrating contemporary evidence where it enhances our clinical understanding and informs practice.
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Early payment (until 15 August): £885
Standard fee (until 10 September): £995
Registration closes on 10 September to allow time to prepare course access before the programme begins on 15 September.
Payment plans are available - please inquire for details.
Refund policy:
Payments can be refunded (minus a non-refundable £100 registration fee) up to 4 weeks before the course start date. After this point, no refunds will be issued. -
This programme is designed for practitioners who have previously trained at the Academy of Holistic Healing Arts.
Registration is by invitation only.
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Download Programme Calendar.
Important dates to remember
Registration opens: 7 July 2026
Early payment deadline: 15 August 2026
Registration closes: 10 September 2026
Programme starts: 15 September 2026
Thank you Marina for structuring so beautifully the mystical world of Chinese herbs for us!
Marie-Claude Asselin, Australia
Marina teaches the system that is simple and genius - using a limited number of herbs to great effect.
Jana Särman, Sweden
Programme Outline
Clinical Focus
Complex women's health conditions, including endometriosis, uterine masses, abnormal uterine bleeding, and the care of women during pregnancy and the post-partum period.
Chronic infections, inflammation, and immunedysregulation, and other conditions revealed by the participants’ cases.
Clinical Application
Understand chronic complex issues from the perspective of the classical Chinese science.
Polish the diagnostic skills.
Continue learning the structured approach to herbalism which is based on, but not limited to, the methods and formulas of the Shang Han Lun and Jing Gui Yao Lue (a.k.a. Classical Chinese herbalism) with the goal to apply herbs with clarity.
Explore biomedical studies on some commonly used herbs and formulas.
Practical Learning
Learn how to apply theory to practice by reviewing case studies that cover the diagnosis, strategy, herbal treatment and overall help in the clinic.
Apply teachings to your own cases and learn from the feedback and discussions at the interactive reviews.
Get ongoing support and engage in discussions via the group forum.
FAQs
Get answers to your questions.
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You will need to allocate time to watch the recorded lectures, attend the live classes and work on your assignments. This takes 2-3 hours a week on average.
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All live classes are recorded and available for replay. To qualify for the certification, you are expected to participate in the live classes. The exception applies if you cannot join because of your time zone.
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This is not a requirement. However you will need to submit 3 clinical cases as part of your practical assignments, if you want to get the certificate of successful completion.
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To get certified you will need to meet all of the following requirements:
- join at least 80% of live classes;
- complete your assignments on time;
- have your assignments “Accepted”.
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For practitioners without prior qualification in Chinese Herbal Medicine:
This programme enables you to join Step 3: Practicum & Examination of the full-path CHM Practitioner Certification, after which you can qualify as a Chinese medicine practitioner.
For practitioners qualified in Chinese herbal medicine:
On completion, you will receive a Certificate of Successful Completion, stating the number of class hours completed.
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For the programme starting in September 2026 you will maintain access to the course material and group forum until 30 June 2027.
