Integrative Medicine Council

Pharmacogenomics and Chinese Medicine
2026-03-22 13:00 - 15:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Online Webinar
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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.

Dr. Greg's Office Hours
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, 2026-06-26 13:00 - 14:00, 2026-07-10 13:00 - 14:00 and 2 more dates
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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.

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.

Treating Neck and Back Pain with Chinese Medicine
2026-06-28 13:00 - 16:00
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By far the most common conditions most acupuncturists treat are neck and back pain. And most acupuncturists do a really good job at it. This course takes an integrative approach to treating these conditions and will expand our diagnostic and treatment acumen. It will look at how to ask questions to solicit diagnostic details, conduct a thorough acupuncture-centric exam, develop appropriate and effective treatment protocols, and properly document all of it. No matter if you are new to treating these conditions or an expert at it, you will learn something new and interesting.

Interpreting Financials for Acupuncturists
2026-07-05 13:00 - 16:00
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It is impossible to have a strong, successful business without at least a little financial knowledge. This course is designed to provide the financial basics by discussing the three main financial statements: the profit and loss statement, cash flow statement, and the balance sheet. But it doesn’t stop there: we also discuss how to interpret financials by examining and developing ratios to empower practice growth and stability. And all of this is done by looking at why these are all so important from a business point of view, without emphasizing the math…
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…

Purple Coneflower (Echinacea purpurea), Huang Qi (Astragalus Root), and Bai Hu Tang (White Tiger Decoction)
2026-07-12 13:00 - 16:00
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We are going to be recording three episodes of the Sperb’s Herbs podcast. The first covers another herb of the world, Purple Coneflower (Echinacea purpurea), reported to be useful in treating colds. The second episode covers the Chinese herb Huang Qi (Astragalus Root) from herbs that tonify the qi category and also useful in European herbology. Our third episode looks at a very important Chinese herbal formula: Bai Hu Tang (White Tiger Decoction) in the interesting category of formulas that clear qi-level heat. Each episode of the podcast will go into great depth about a single herb or formula. Besides covering the basics of herbology including category, and functions, we will explore the history, quality, science, pharmacology, evidence, and any potential interactions of each herb. And then there is always something a little quirky about an episode. Whether that is a unique story or an interesting perspective, there will always be something different to learn about these herbs and formula!

Electronic Health Records for Chinese Medical Practitioners
2026-07-19 13:00 - 17:00
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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!

Chinese Herbal First Aid Kit (Expanded)
2026-07-26 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.

Treating Knee, Elbow, and Shoulder Pain with Chinese Medicine
2026-08-02 13:00 - 16:00
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The majority of most acupuncturists’ practices are orthopedic and neurological. Knee, elbow, and shoulder pains are incredibly common. And the shoulder is probably the most complex joint in the body. This course takes an integrative approach to treating these conditions and will expand our diagnostic and treatment acumen. It will look at how to ask questions to solicit diagnostic details, conduct a thorough acupuncture-centric exam, develop appropriate and effective treatment protocols, and properly document all of it. No matter if you are new to treating these conditions or an expert at it, you will learn something new and interesting.

Treating Inflammatory Bowel Disease with Chinese Medicine
2026-08-09 13:00 - 15:00
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Ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease can be devastating diseases. Often biomedical treatment involves strong pharmaceuticals with lots of adverse drug reactions. Chinese medicine can help treat and support patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). This course will look at IBD from both biomedical and Chinese points of view, and discuss Chinese medical diagnostics and therapeutics. Participants will leave with a real-world approach to treating these conditions.

Treating Diabetes with Chinese Medicine
2026-08-16 13:00 - 16:00
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According to the America Diabetes Association, “In 2021, 38.4 million Americans, or 11.6% of the population, had diabetes.” And about one quarter of those are undiagnosed. As Chinese medical practitioners, we often see these patients in our clinics. This course will look at diabetes, both type 1 and 2, from both a biomedical and Chinese medical point of view. We will discuss real world approaches to diagnosing and treating, or even if we should treat, these conditions as well as educating our patients about them. Please join us as this is a vital course for any modern practice.
