Integrative Medicine Council

Electronic Health Records for Chinese Medical Practitioners
2026-01-18 13:00 - 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Online Webinar
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Electronic health records (EHRs), also known as electronic medical records (EMRs) are necessary for a modern practice. And they can save time, money, and energy, as well as actually increase income, if done correctly! This course will discuss all aspects of using this type of software/app including what to look for in deciding which system to get, looking at both personal/professional preferences and legalities, how to safely implement them, and how to use them appropriately including dos and don’ts. And we will discuss artificial intelligence (AI) and how it may affect EHR programs. This course is a must take for anyone striving for a modern practice!

Enzyme Supplements and Chinese Medicine
2026-01-25 13:00 - 15:00
Click here to sign up for this webinar This is the 18th course (however, don’t worry, you can take them in any order) in a series called Integrative Nutrition and will cover biomedical and integrative science of nutrition and explore the complementary and alternative concepts that are part of the modern supplement industry. This series will be one live class per month covering a category of nutrition and will include some basic biochemistry, nutrition, and supplements available on the market. In other words, it is going to be the perfect combination of biochemical nutrition, supplements, Chinese medicine, and real-world use cases, If you are a practitioner of any stripe or just interested in nutrition, this is the series for you,
This class will examine enzyme supplements and the physiological biochemistry supporting their use. We will examine them from a modern nutritional and chemical perspective while always having an eye on how they may explain some of the actions of Chinese medical herbs and vice versa. And we will be looking at the science of those supplements, trying to answer the question: do they work? There will be a lot of information and it will be immediately useful for treating our patients.

Should you accept insurance?
2026-02-01 13:00 - 14:00
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Whether you are new to practice or have been in practice for quite a while, there is usually one question that pops up: should I accept insurance? It seems like more and more insurance plans are now paying for acupuncture. But, do they pay fairly? Is it worth the time, effort, and change, if you have them, to current procedures? In other words, what are the pros and cons to accepting insurance? This course is a quick, hopefully objective, overview of these pros and cons. And ultimately, it should give you some idea how to answer the “should I accept insurance?” question for yourself…
This course is part of an ongoing series of classes in our Mastering Business for Acupuncturists series which looks at business, practice, and marketing with an emphasis on helping acupuncturists become as successful as possible. When one of is more successful, we are all more successful and our profession benefits…

Playing the Game: Accepting Insurance as an Acupuncturist
2026-02-01 14:00 - 16:00
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Accepting and billing insurance can be like a game. This course explains the playing field and rules of this game. We will discuss what an acupuncturist needs to do before seeing insurance patients, during the patient visit, and after the patient leaves. In other words, it will examine all the stages, equipment, and, most importantly, systems necessary to successfully accept insurance and increase income, all while minimizing the risks. This is a must take course for anyone who wants to promote our medicine to more patients while increasing revenues.
This course is based on the book Playing the Game, A Step-by-step Approach to Accepting Insurance as an Acupuncturist by Dr. Greg Sperber (the course teacher) and Tiffany Andersen-Hefner. It includes many necessary forms for accepting insurance and creating time saving and effective systems.
This course is also part of an ongoing series of classes in our Mastering Business for Acupuncturists series which looks at business, practice, and marketing with an emphasis on helping acupuncturists become as successful as possible. When one of is more successful, we are all more successful and our profession benefits…

Dermatologic Drugs and Chinese Medicine
2026-02-08 13:00 - 15:00
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Drugs used to treat the skin are very commonly prescribed. This seminar explores this class of drugs including those used to treat acne, bacterial infections, rosacea, psoriasis, alopecia, and pigmentation disorders. Join us as we look at the uses, mechanisms of action, cautions, and potential interactions as well as the potential Chinese medical actions of these agents.

Treating Alzheimer’s and other Dementias with Chinese Medicine
2026-02-15 13:00 - 15:00
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5.5 million Americans have Alzheimer’s disease. Currently, considered the 6th most common cause of death in the United States, but according to the National Institute of Health, it should be ranked third (https://www.nia.nih.gov/health/alzheimers-disease-fact-sheet). While the most common form of dementia, there are lots of different types other than Alzheimer’s. This course will examine these dementias from both biomedical and Chinese points of view, and discuss Chinese medical diagnostics and therapeutics. Often biomedical treatment involves pharmaceuticals with adverse drug reactions. Chinese medicine can help treat and support patients with dementia. Participants will leave with a real-world approach to treating these conditions.

Treating Asthma with Chinese Medicine
2026-02-22 13:00 - 16:00
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Did you know 5.8% of children and 8.4% of adults have asthma in the United States? That is over 25 million people! (https://www.cdc.gov/asthma/most_recent_national_asthma_data.htm) Have you ever heard of “the rule of thirds” or what are the five most common triggers for asthma? How do these triggers help us help our patients? As Chinese medical practitioners, we see a lot of asthma patients, whether it is a reason for coming to us or not. And we can help them! This course will look at the pathology and various signs and symptoms of asthma from both a biomedical and Chinese medical point of view. We will discuss real world approaches to diagnosing and treating this condition and will include a discussion of the major modalities of our medicine including both acupuncture and herbal interventions. Whether you are an expert or a beginner at treating asthma, there will be lots to learn (or relearn) from this course.

Treating Carpal Tunnel Syndrome with Chinese Medicine
2026-03-01 13:00 - 15:00
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According to the National Institute of Health*, “Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is the most prevalent focal mononeuropathy, constituting 90% of all neuropathy cases.” Acupuncture can be very useful in treating this condition and is among the least intrusive treatments. This course will look at carpal tunnel syndrome, from both a biomedical and Chinese medical point of view. We will discuss real world approaches to diagnosing and treating this fairly common condition. And we will examine its misdiagnosis which happens frequently. Please join us as this is a vital course for any modern practice.
*Sevy, J. O., Sina, R. E., & Varacallo, M. A. (2023). Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK448179/

Dr. Greg's Office Hours
2026-03-06 13:00 - 14:00, 2026-03-20 13:00 - 14:00, 2026-04-03 13:00 - 14:00, 2026-04-17 13:00 - 14:00, 2026-05-01 13:00 - 14:00, 2026-05-15 13:00 - 14:00, 2026-05-29 13:00 - 14:00, 2026-06-12 13:00 - 14:00
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I have had at various times in my career a desire to just go to an old professor/mentor and discuss an issue, be it a patient’s problem, a business question, or just a philosophical conundrum. In other words, I would love an intellectual salon to discuss the issues of my practice. That is what I am trying to create here. This is a non-CEU and absolutely free (at least for 2026) discussion of whatever we want as practicing Chinese medical professionals, whether it is acupuncture, herbs, insurance, business, biomedicine, current events affecting our profession, or just a strange philosophical interchange. It is going to be a fun and fascinating time, so bring your lunch, or at least a nice beverage, and join us!
If you have anything you would like to discuss, please bring it to the webinar or, if you want me to prepare an even better conversation, give me a heads up by emailing me at DrGreg@integrativemedicinecouncil.org.

Chinese Herbal First Aid Kit (Expanded)
2026-03-08 13:00 - 16:00
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This is a new and extended version of this course! It adds another hour of useful remedies for our patients…
We should be empowering our patients to help themselves. What better way to do that than give them info for having Chinese herbal formulas in their medicine cabinet to help with minor medical conditions. In this course, we will look at relatively easy to find prepared herbal medicines everyone should have in their medical cabinet. We will discuss the conditions they treat, how to use them, and any cautions. Conditions covered include, but are not limited to, colds, bleeding, burns, digestive complaints, headaches, and sinusitis.

Glandular extracts and Chinese Medicine
2026-03-15 13:00 - 15:00
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This is the 19th course (however, don’t worry, you can take them in any order) in a series called Integrative Nutrition and will cover biomedical and integrative science of nutrition and explore the complementary and alternative concepts that are part of the modern supplement industry. This series will be one live class per month covering a category of nutrition and will include some basic biochemistry, nutrition, and supplements available on the market. In other words, it is going to be the perfect combination of biochemical nutrition, supplements, Chinese medicine, and real-world use cases, If you are a practitioner of any stripe or just interested in nutrition, this is the series for you,
This class will examine glandular extracts and the physiological biochemistry supporting their use. We will examine them from a modern nutritional and chemical perspective while always having an eye on how they may explain some of the actions of Chinese medical herbs and vice versa. And we will be looking at the science of those supplements, trying to answer the question: do they work? There will be a lot of information and it will be immediately useful for treating our patients.

Pharmacogenomics and Chinese Medicine
2026-03-22 13:00 - 15:00
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In our Drug-Herb Series, we have discussed many classes and subclasses of drugs, how they work, and their interface with Chinese medicine. This seminar explores something a bit different: we will be introducing the recently developed area of genomic medicine, also referred to as personalized or precision medicine. We will discuss genetics and their interface with pharmacology by looking at drug-metabolizing enzymes, drug transporters, and hypersensitivity reactions. While many of these play a role in drug-herb interactions, the emphasis will be on the current prescribing of medications and lay the foundation for the future of medication. And, the whole time, we will attempt to discuss how these interact with our Chinese medicine.

Treating Arthritis with Chinese Medicine
2026-03-29 13:00 - 16:00
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One in four American adults are diagnosed with arthritis (https://www.cdc.gov/arthritis/data_statistics/national-statistics.html). And, as Chinese medical practitioners, we often see it in the clinic. This course will look at various arthitides, especially osteo- and rheumatoid, from both a biomedical and Chinese medical point of view. We will discuss real world approaches to diagnosing and treating these painful conditions as well as educating our patients about them. If you haven’t treated a lot of arthritis patients, this course will give you the foundations for doing so effectively. If you are experienced at treating these conditions, this course will give you the current biomedical approaches as well as new perspectives on Chinese medical approaches. No matter what your experience, this is a vital course for treating your patients.

Business Planning and Management for Acupuncturists
2026-04-12 13:00 - 15:00
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If you talk to anyone who has studied and is successful in business, they will say there are lots of reasons why business fail or are not as successful as they could/should be. However, there is one thing that can mitigate almost all these errors and most failures lack: a business plan. This course looks at why a business plan is so important, gives an overview of how to create a business plan, and starts the process by discussing the management section of the plan. This course is absolutely necessary for anyone starting a practice or anyone who has a practice without a business plan. It is the ONE thing that can most positively impact your business…let’s make it happen!
This course is part of an ongoing series of classes in our Mastering Business for Acupuncturists series which looks at business, practice, and marketing with an emphasis on helping acupuncturists become as successful as possible. When one of is more successful, we are all more successful and our profession benefits…

Treating High Cholesterol with Chinese Medicine
2026-04-19 13:00 - 15:00
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High cholesterol and triglycerides (hyperlipidemias) have been shown to contribute to heart disease, the leading cause of death in the United States. Drugs used to treat these conditions are consistently in the top ten drugs sold in the US. Chinese medicine can help these patients in natural and effective ways. This course looks at the biomedical side of these conditions including the pathophysiology, common (and not so common) lab tests, and treatments, mostly pharmaceuticals. Then we will look at how Chinese medicine can help. We will discuss acupuncture, herbs, and lifestyle changes and the evidence to support their use. Practitioners will walk away with a clear understanding of these conditions and tools on how to help their patients.

GLP-1 Agonists and Chinese Medicine
2026-04-26 13:00 - 15:00
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Glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists, such as Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro, and others, are really popular right now. Like really popular. And several experts say they will fundamentally change our society in our eating habits and in secondary uses such as aiding addictions and sex. This course will look at the science and pharmacology of these drugs as well as how they may work from a Chinese medical view. We will also explore herbs, Chinese and otherwise, and supplements that may help support users of GLP-1 agonists or have similar effects and can be used instead of these pharmaceuticals. And, as usual in our courses, we will determine the risks of drug-herb interactions. This is a must take course for any modern Chinese medical practitioner and/or herbalist!

Treating Headaches with Chinese Medicine
2026-05-03 13:00 - 16:00
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40% of the world’s population have a headache disorder.* And almost everyone experiences the occasional one. Acupuncture and Chinese medicine have long established and varied approaches to treating headaches of all stripes. This course will look at headaches from a biomedical perspective and then explore Chinese medical theories and approaches to treating them. The goal is to create a strong background of the causes and symptoms of different types of headaches and effective tools to diagnose and treat them. Please join us as this is a vital course for any modern practice. *https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/headache-disorders#:~:text=Globally%2C%20headache%20disorders%20affect%20approximately,in%20females%20compared%20to%20males.

Interpreting Bloodwork for Acupuncturists
2026-05-10 13:00 - 16:00
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As acupuncturists and herbalists, our patients often get their blood analyzed. There is a lot of useful information in those results! They can help us determine what is going on with our patients, how they are progressing, and how we may need to change our treatments. This course will go into the basics of interpreting blood results, emphasizing common test panels like the CBC, lipid panel, and common tests including vitamin and mineral assays. And the overarching question we will attempt to answer is how can looking at bloodwork help us do acupuncture and prescribe herbs more effectively. We will give a brief overview of important tests, followed by a group interpretation of actual results. Please join us for this important and interesting course.

Treating Insomnia with Chinese Medicine
2026-05-17 13:00 - 15:00
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Insomnia happens to everyone at some point. From a biomedical perspective there can be psychological or physical causes with a few interventions, especially pharmaceuticals. As Chinese medical practitioners, we see these patients often in our clinics and have several differential diagnoses and treatments. This course will look at insomnia, from both a biomedical and Chinese medical point of view. We will discuss real world approaches to diagnosing and treating these conditions as well as educating our patients about them. Please join us as this is an important and useful course for any modern practice.

Herbs That Act Like Antibiotics and Antivirals
2026-05-24 13:00 - 16:00
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For most of human history, infections have been life threatening. In fact, until the last hundred years or so, they have been the leading cause of death. Chinese medicine, of course, has many approaches to treating infections, mostly centered around using herbs. Modern research has found many of these herbs have antimicrobial properties. This course takes a deep dive into herbs that act like antibiotic and antiviral drugs. We will be exploring how the drugs and herbs work from a bio- and Chinese medical point of view. Can we use these herbs to replace certain drugs? Can understanding these drugs help us understand these herbs at a new level? Please join us as we explore these herbs…

Treating Colds and Flus with Chinese Medicine
2026-05-31 13:00 - 16:00
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Every year we go through the cold and flu season, not to mention seasonal colds and the random annoying viral infection. They can cause temporary misery, but also seriously affect our most vulnerable populations. Chinese medicine can offer a lot to treating and supporting patients suffering these conditions without adverse effects. This course will look at the pathophysiology and signs and symptoms of cold and flu conditions from both a biomedical and Chinese medical point of view. We will discuss real world approaches to treating them as well as a discussion of the major modalities of our medicine including acupuncture, cupping, and herbal interventions. Whether you are an expert or a beginner at treating viral cold and flu conditions, there will be lots to learn (or relearn) from this course.

Treating Bells Palsy with Chinese Medicine
2026-06-14 13:00 - 15:00
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According to the National Institute of Health*, about 1 in 60 individuals will get Bells palsy, and it “is the most common paralysis of the seventh cranial nerve.”* Acupuncture and herbs can be very useful in treating this condition. This course will look at Bells palsy, from both a biomedical and Chinese medical point of view. We will discuss real world approaches to diagnosing and treating this common condition. There is a lot more information and approaches to this condition in the last decade or two. Please join us as this is a important and practical course for any modern practice.
*https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK482290/#:~:text=Epidemiology,if%20provided%20steroids%20and%20antivirals.

Treating Thyroid Conditions with Chinese Medicine
2026-06-21 13:00 - 15:00
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More than 12 percent of the U.S. population will develop a thyroid condition during their lifetime and an estimated 20 million Americans have some form of thyroid disease.* That is a lot of people who need our help. Chinese medicine can offer a lot to treating and supporting thyroid conditions without adverse effects. This course will look at the pathophysiology and signs and symptoms of thyroid conditions from both a biomedical and Chinese medical point of view. We will discuss real world approaches to treating it as well as a discussion of the major modalities of our medicine including both acupuncture and herbal interventions. Whether you are an expert or a beginner at treating thyroid conditions, there will be lots to learn (or relearn) from this course.
*https://www.thyroid.org/media-main/press-room/#:~:text=Prevalence%20and%20Impact%20of%20Thyroid,are%20unaware%20of%20their%20condition.
