We have been teaching classes on Applied Channel Theory to acupuncturists since 2017 as CPD, starting at introductory level and progressing to intermediate and advanced with guest teachers who are apprentices of Dr Wang Ju-Yi. Our first advanced class with Dr Robertson was in 2019, then 2021, 2023 and now November 2025.

In early 2022 we began a 12-month webinar series with Dr Jonathan Chang from Beijing on Dr Wang's Clinical Cases, and he taught an in-person 3-day class in Farnham in May 2024. Next year we are running another 8-month online series with Dr Jonathan Chang, followed by a study tour to China in November for graduates of our courses.

We also teach Applied Channel Theory as an integral part of our Tuina and Advanced Bodywork Diploma course.

Fundamentals of Applied Channel Theory (2 Days)                        

Tutor: Jamie Hamilton

Price £230              in Farnham on 24 - 25 October 2025

Price £240              in Farnham on 30 - 31 January 2026

This introduction for acupuncturists to Applied Channel Theory and channel palpation, pioneered by Dr. Wang Ju-Yi, explores the detailed model of the six channel system, and theories of qi transformation which may result in channel changes. These provide a new way of understanding Chinese medicine physiology and pathophysiology.

Recommended reading is 'Applied Channel Theory in Chinese Medicine: Wang Ju-Yi's lectures on Channel Therapeutics' by Wang Ju-Yi and Jason D. Robertson. We will go through the principles of Applied Channel Theory step-by-step following the ideas presented in this textbook, but we will be providing some accompanying course notes on the workshop itself. At every point it will be backed up by practical exercises to firmly ground the theory in the diagnostic palpation of the channels. To read testimonials about this course from previous participants, please see below.

Attendance on this course will qualify graduates to attend future advanced workshops with Jason Robertson or Jonathan Chang (see below for more info).

We offer monthly palpation tutorials as a follow on to this class (on request). Book this course here.

See testimonials from this course at the end of the page below.

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Advanced Applied Channel Theory in 2025 with Jason Robertson (3 days)

Integrating Structural Assessment and Internal Medicine using Applied Channel Theory

Price £485

Jason Robertson will be returning to teach an advanced course with us for three days on 24 - 26 November 2025 (Monday - Wednesday). We hope you can join us! You do need to have taken a course with either us or one of Dr Wang Ju-Yi's apprentices before as Jason will not go over just the basics of the method. This course will be more in-depth with live cases, clinical reasoning, and of course, lots of palpation practice; more details follow below. BOOK HERE or on our Bookings page

This hands-on seminar will provide participants with practical skills for using channel palpation to evaluate the interplay of structure and function in East Asian medicine. Major distal and local points will be presented and practiced for evaluating structure and function of the feet,legs, pelvis, body trunk, thoracic/lumbar regions, ribcage, neck and head. You will learn how palpation and assessment of body alignment can allow for diagnostic refinement using a six-channel qi transformation (六經氣化 liùjīng qì huà) model.  

This three-day course will be limited to those who have taken a previous course in Applied Channel Theory taught either by Jason Robertson or another apprentice of Dr. Wang Ju-yi or studied an introductory course at East West College. There will be an assumption that core concepts have been studied so that in this seminar students can further develop palpation skills for improved clinical results in both internal medicine and musculoskeletal complaints. In fact, the course will demonstrate that very often these complaints are intimately related and, in many cases, actually one and the same.

Jason will draw from his decades of experience using these assessments and will share clinical applications of Dr. Wang Ju Yi’s six-channel qi transformation system. He will also discuss and demonstrate needle technique drawn from Dr.Wang Ju-yi’s teaching. Using palpation techniques developed in distal channel palpation, students will expand to palpate structures and muscles affecting the hips/pelvis, ribcage, vertebral column (including the front alarm and back transport points) and cervical region. Most importantly, palpation will continue to be used to shape pattern-based diagnosis so that students can move beyond protocols and ‘magicpoints’ to a more embodied and dynamic practice style.

To get the most out of this course, we strongly suggest that you read as much of Dr. Jason Robertson's book as possible. In this way you will already have a grasp of the basic material and can move on to more applied concepts and clinical reasoning that will be shared on the workshop.

To receive the proposed daily schedule please contact us on the contact form below.

Venue: Farnham Maltings, Barley Room.

Timings: 9.15 am - 5.30 pm

Intermediate in-person (2 days)

Tutor: Jamie Hamilton             Location: Farnham

Price £240                                 Date: Saturday and Sunday 23 - 24 May 2026

A great chance to go deeper with a small group! Consolidate and refresh your knowledge with this new 2-day course with East West College on Applied Channel Theory and channel palpation, pioneered by Dr. Wang Ju-Yi.

A Monthly Series: In-depth Clinical Cases (Intermediate - Advanced level)

Online with Jonathan Chang , starting 27 February 2026.

Runs from February - October 2026 / on the 4th or last Friday of the month

8 months / £560 for all 8 sessions

In our upcoming online series with Dr Jonathan Chang starting in February, Jon will explain Dr Wang's clinical cases from the case studies book (Chinese edition). We will cover eight topics from the most relevant chapters on Respiratory and Circulatory cases to Gynaecology and Anxiety-Depression. Alongside the actual cases, Jonathan presents the different physiological systems and relevant pathologies together with what are the common channel changes, simple symptom patterns, common point pairs and clear cases with pertinent discussions.

The classes are a follow on from our introductory course to help understand the clinical thinking of Dr Wang Ju-Yi and the application of the theory. As you can see from the testimonials below from a previous course, this presents a great opportunity to deepen knowledge of physiology and pathology as well as a clear means to understand the clinical reasoning of Dr Wang Ju-Yi.

We will cover the following topics and systems on the last Friday of the month* at 9am UK time:

27 February : Respiratory (Cough)

27 March: Gastro-Intestinal Disorders

24 April: Circulatory System

22 May: Gynaecology (* 4th Friday of the month)

26 June: Headaches

24 July: Back Pain (*4th Friday of the month)

25 September: Insomnia

30 October: Anxiety and Depression ('Constraint')

Important Notice: Prior to attending an advanced series, it is essential to have completed a two-day introductory in-person workshop first. Jonathan's engaging and direct style of teaching using diagrams and online writing tools make for an enjoyable and productive learning outcome.

Limited early bird offer: To apply for a £50 discount on this course, please book by 1 November 2025 (first five places only)

Testimonials from the last course in 2022:

I have attended many seminars and teaching of Chinese Medicine. Jonathan's teaching is for me the most relevant to my clinical practice not only because of the system he is teaching but also the way he unreservedly shares his knowledge and experience to fellow practitioners. Orly Barziv

Clear, well-organised and informal style of teaching. Content is inspiring and clinically helpful. Jonathan is really good at presenting Dr Wang's case studies systematically in a way that really helps to understand Dr Wang's clinical reasoning. The organization of these courses is excellent. Very happy I signed up for all the classes and looking forward to the next ones. Monique Staring

I just finished watching Jonathan Chang's first monthly webinar on Dr. Wang's clinical cases (this first one is on coughs), and it's such a fantastic learning tool. I couldn't make the live webinar last 28 January (because I always work on Fridays), but I've been plugging away at watching the videos. I wasn't sure at first if Ishould register for the course because I knew I wouldn't be able to participate in the live webinar. But it doesn't matter because the case discussion allows me to review Dr Wang's channel physiology and look at how to apply the pointpairs in real cases. Jon has an engaging teaching style, and I very much like how he remembers how Dr Wang approached cases, and of course the reasoning behind the treatments. A real bonus is the clear explanation of Dr Wang's point location, which sometimes differs from the textbook location. Tess Lugos

10/10 : Great as always. The case about Lung Cancer was really helpful to see Dr Wang's thinking process in a complex case like that. Damian Allegretti

It was such a great opportunity to not only deepen my knowledge on physiology and pathology, but as I said before, to also grasp the thinking process of one of the most important contemporary Chinese medicine practitioners: (the late) Dr Wang Ju -Yi. Damian Allegretti, May 2023

The course In-depth Cases Studies with Jonathan Chang offers a wonderful opportunity to learn about the application of applied channel theory (ACT). It goes far beyond the ACT book by Jason Robertson and looks over Dr Wang's clinical shoulder to treat patients with various ailments through ACT. Jonathan Chang's structured approach facilitates access immensely. I can therefore recommend the course without any ifs and buts. This is especially true for colleagues who already use channel palpation in practice and need more theoretical tools to differentiate between different complaints.

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Study Tour to Beijing - Applied Channel Theory Clinical Internship

3 -15 November 2026

13 days total, including departure form London on Day 1 and departure from Beijing on Day 13.

Eligibility: For our first Study Tour to Beijing, all participants must be acupuncturists who have  already taken an advanced course on Applied Channel Theory with East West College with either Jason Robertson or Jonathan Chang. This is to ensure that all participants are at the same level of learning.

Meet up with us in Beijing two days before the clinic time starts to acclimatise (8 hours different). The internship clinic will run through from Friday to Friday including the weekend and we have built in to the itinerary an additional day on either side for sightseeing or resting.

Our focus study tour on Applied Channel Theory will include eight days clinical internship in private clinics with Jonathan Chang and other senior students of Dr Wang Ju-Yi. We will have the opportunity for clinical observation at one hospital in Beijing, and channel palptation at another a hospital in Hebei Province. Morning and afternoons will be spent in small groups of 5 or 6 depending on the setting, either at a private clinic, or community health centre.                                                                                                                 

Flights are not included in the cost, this is because we not a tour operator, and people may like to make their own arrangements before or after our arranged trip. Hotel and other prices are still being finalised for November 2026, but our provisional price is detailed below.

Request to see our itinerary for full details.

Places by application for practitioners who have taken an advanced course with us before.

Book your place with a non-refundable deposit of £375

Provisional Per Person Price: £1995.00 (TBC)

Final payments are due by 12 weeks prior to departure. You may pay by monthly standing order to spread the payments.

Included in the price:

Study tour arrangements, including lectures and clinical experience in hospitals and translator where necessary

High speed train cost to Hebei Province to visit De Ren Hospital

11 nights at SSAW Garden Hotel Beijing, a 20 minute walk to the Ling Lan Clinic (let us know if you would like to share a room).

Sightseeing x2 as listed in the itinerary (Half day to the Forbidden City and a Full Day trip to the Great Wall).

Excluded from the price:

China Visa (£130) if you are a UK Citizen

Flights: Book your own flights from 1 year in advance (depending on the airline and route currently circa £392 - £800).

Food

Transport in Beijing (this is inexpensive)

Arrival / departure transfers (on a train like the Heathrow Express, or take a taxi)

For a full day by day itinerary, please contact us on the Contact Form below.

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If you have not taken an advanced course yet, and are not able to join the above study tour, please note we hope to be running another trip to Beijing in April or November 2027.

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Testimonials from 'Fundamentals of Applied Channel Theory' course:

Fantastic course, really practical and super interesting. Jamie is a very knowledgeable and generous teacher. Sandra Hart, June 2021 (Edinburgh)

Jamie is a wonderfully knowledgeable tutor, educational and entertaining...a great combo. D. M. June 2021 (Edinburgh)

A good combintation of theory and practise which can be easily used in a clinical setting. I feel confident to use techniques and information given on clients next week in clinic. Laurie Heaps, June 2021 (Edinburgh)

Wealth of information shared that can be transformed into clinic immediately. Adam Leighton, Nov 2021 (Farnham)

I would highly recommend this course to anyone who wants to move along and enhance TCM knowledge, I feel like it's the depth that should have been done at college.   Sarah Crockford, June 2021 (Edinburgh)

Highly recommend this course. Well explained and very interesting. A great addition to my toolbox. Debbie Sheldon, Nov 2021 (Farnham)

A well-designed course, perfectly pitched. I appreciate the clarity with which these complex concepts are presented and left with many practices that I can apply and use in my work.    Chris Crockford, June 2021 (Edinburgh)

Thoroughly recommend Jamie's course. I feel much more confident with the theory and what I am feeling in my patients and my point selection.                 Helen Game, June 2021 (Edinburgh)

Would recommend to others wanting to broaden their knowledge of the channels.   Amanda Smith, June 2021 (Edinburgh)

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It feels like the missing link I have been looking for. Kerry Robinson, Farnham Oct 22

A brilliant teacher, A brilliant weekend, a brilliant system which offers a clear compass to show how to treat. After more than 10 years in practice, at long last Chinese medicine makes sense. Paul Chedgey. April 2023

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Really enjoyed and found useful. Jamie has a lovely mix - approachable, humble, and knowledgeable - I really enjoyed the energy he gives to teaching. Ian Fitzpatrick, April 2023

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Exceeded expectations - very satisfied. Brilliant content, very useful. Good amount of hands-on practice. Excellent teacher. Good handouts. C. Stone, April 2023

What an enjoyable and educational two days. I feel excited to go out and start palpating channels and implementing elegant treatments! Lucy Humphries, March 2024

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Good balance of theory and practice, good materials and enthusiastic teaching, feel confident to implement asap. Pascal Da Silva, Edinburgh, October 2025

Excellent, clear teachings with clinical application to use straight away in clinical practice. 10/10. Katherine Dandridge, Edinburgh, October 2025

Jamie is a great teacher, it's been a very informative course, good mix of theory and practical, actually nice it was a small group. Eleanor, Edinburgh, October 2025

Good pace and very knowledgeable around the wider area. Loved the diagrams being drawn live rather than finished result. Paula, Edinburgh, October 2025

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