Chinese Medicine Tutoring & Guest Teaching

Classical Chinese medicine is a living tradition — one that depends on committed students and curious practitioners to carry it forward. Beyond clinical care, Asheville Holistic Acupuncture offers a range of educational services for students of Chinese medicine, healthcare practitioners, educators, and anyone with a serious interest in deepening their understanding of the medicine.

Chinese Medicine Tutoring

Tutoring is available for students actively enrolled in an acupuncture or Oriental medicine program, as well as for individuals pursuing independent study outside of a formal curriculum. Sessions are tailored to your current level, your program's requirements, or your personal learning goals.

Topics covered include:

  • Fundamental theory — Qi, Yin and Yang, Five Elements, Zang-Fu organ systems

  • Channel and collateral theory — primary channels, extraordinary vessels, sinew and luo channels

  • Point location, function, and classical indications

  • Herbal medicine — understanding herb function according to flavor, temperature, channels entered, and method of preparation

  • Formula study — differentiation of classical formulas and their clinical applications

  • Pulse and tongue diagnosis

  • Pattern differentiation and clinical reasoning

  • Classical text study — Neijing, Nanjing, Shanghan Lun

Logistics: Sessions are $50 per half hour, whether individual or group. In-person sessions are available for those in Western North Carolina. Students outside the region are accommodated virtually by video. All tutoring is conducted directly with Tyler White, who has served on faculty at Daoist Traditions College of Chinese Medical Arts in Asheville.

To inquire about scheduling, reach out through the contact page or by text.

Guest Teaching & Classroom Presentations

Tyler is available for guest teaching engagements at schools, colleges, wellness programs, and community organizations. Presentations can be tailored to a wide range of audiences — from introductory overviews for general audiences to advanced clinical discussions for students and practitioners.

Topics available for guest presentations include:

  • Introduction to Classical Chinese Medicine and its history

  • Acupuncture — what it is, how it works, and what the research shows

  • Chinese dietary therapy and food as medicine

  • The role of movement in Chinese medicine — Qigong and Taijiquan

  • Seasonal health practices from a Chinese medicine perspective

  • Stress, the nervous system, and holistic approaches to mental health

  • Chinese medicine approaches to specific conditions

Presentations are available in person in the Asheville area or virtually for organizations outside Western North Carolina. Pricing is discussed based on format, duration, and audience size. To inquire, contact us through the contact page.

Who These Services Are For

  • Acupuncture and Oriental medicine students needing supplemental instruction or classical text support

  • Licensed practitioners wanting to deepen their classical foundations

  • Yoga teachers, bodyworkers, and wellness professionals seeking Chinese medicine context for their existing practice

  • Educators and school administrators looking for a knowledgeable guest speaker on Chinese medicine or holistic health

  • Individuals committed to understanding their own health through the lens of classical medicine

  • Organizations seeking movement-based wellness programming rooted in authentic tradition

To inquire about any educational service, reach out through the contact page. Tyler responds personally to all inquiries.