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"After years of extreme gastric problems, UCSF sent me home with a feeding tube. My chronic digestive problems were resolved with only two of Toby's acupuncture treatments."

Alan Bartleson

Classes and Community Clinics

Classes are offered throughout the year at Traditional Healing Arts. If you see a class below that you are interested in, or have suggestions for a class we might offer, please e-mail or call us.

The Enjoyment of Tea (2 hour class)
Discover the health benefits of the ritual of tea. We also discuss different styles and how they are processed, what to look for to ensure quality and how to decaffeinate and brew your tea for maximum enjoyment. Class includes tasting a variety of teas, including white, green, oolong, pu-erh and black teas. Come enjoy tea with us and find out which one is right for you! $15

All About Oolong (2 hour class)
One of our favorite styles of tea is oolong. In addition to amazing health benefits, oolong offers a complex variety of tastes. This class will explore the different types of oolong, as well as give you the opportunity to cross-taste and discover the myriad of flavors found in this style. Come and decide which type of oolong is your favorite. $15

Introduction to Chinese Herbal Medicine
(4 classes, 2 hours each)
Chinese herbal medicine has been in use for at least 3000 years. This class explores many aspects of China’s history of herbal medicine, including the development of different schools of thought still practiced today, the art of synergistic herb combining, cooking with herbs, cultivation, endangered species and modern research and Chinese medicine nutrition. Included in the course are free herb samples and tastings, and recipes to cook with herbs. $60

Introduction to Chinese Medicine (4 classes, 2 hours each)
How does Chinese medicine work? Learn about the basic concepts of Chinese medicine, such as Yin & Yang theory, 5 Element theory, and Chinese concepts about internal organs. We will begin to explore the basics of Chinese medical diagnosis, including Chinese face, tongue and pulse diagnosis. We will also look at treatment with acupuncture, herbal medicine, moxibustion, cupping, lifestyle and dietary changes based in Chinese medical theory. $60

Skin Care, From Acne to Aging (2 hours)
What can I do to take better care of my skin? Your skin is an amazing organ that is intimately connected with your internal health, as well as your immune system. Learn how your skin works and what is the best way to take care of your individual
skin type. We will also discover what different types of skin treatments are and what they offer, from microdermabrasion to chemical peels. $15

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