Welcome to Si Yuan

Honoring the Legacy of the Balance Method

In Chinese, Si Yuan 思源 means “thinking of the source”. This expresses the forever respect, homage and gratitude of disciples Delphine Armand and Paul Wang towards their late Master. Thank you for your interest, trust and participation in these precious teachings. Welcome to the Si Yuan Balance Method lineage. We hope to see you soon!

About Si Yuan

The Balance Method

Learn Simple and Effective Acupuncture

Developed over the course of 30 years, the Balance Method revolutionizes the way acupuncture is taught and practiced worldwide. It is a crystal-clear, 3-step treatment strategy that provides logical, precise and effective stimulation of a minimal number of distal points, thereby avoiding aggravation of local areas of pain.

Balance Method

Li Gan Jian Ying

Achieve Instant Clinical Results

Li Gan Jian Ying 立竿見影 means “stand a pole and see its shadow”. The Balance Method is known in the acupuncture community as a system which gets « instant results » after needle insertion. Live demonstrations and hands-on classroom training continue to prove to thousands of practitioners and their patients that acupuncture works immediately.

Video Demonstration

Certification Program

Qualified Balance Method Practitioners

We appreciate practitioners who repeatedly invest in attending our courses to further upgrade their clinical skills, knowledge and confidence. They deserve official recognition for their diligence and abilities. Our Certification Program evaluates three levels of expertise based on the extent of training. Thus, you can trust the Si Yuan-certified practitioners on our referral list.

Referral List

Balance Method Acupuncture
Inspire Real Change

Developed over 30 years by the late Grandmaster Dr. Richard Tehfu Tan, the Balance Method has revolutionized the acupuncture world. This simple, logical 3-step strategy precisely and effectively stimulates a minimal number of distal points. Learn to needle without memorizing a recipe of points and witness the instant results. Rediscover how to make your acupuncture practice effective, efficient and enjoyable.

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Balance Method Ba Zi
The Three Essentials

Discover how timing, environment and people interconnect and affect one’s mental, physical and spiritual well-being. Over many years of clinical experience, Dr. Tan studied the link between one’s health and birth data. Learn to apply birth chart analysis and ancient Chinese philosophy to your acupuncture practice and create personalized treatment and wellness strategies in harmony with the Three Essentials.

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Balance Method Gong Fa
Healer Heal Thyself

Based on concepts derived from Chinese medicine, meditation and movement traditions, all healthcare practitioners can easily apply Gong Fa’s universal principles to their personal and professional lives. Learn an easy 3-step method called Yì Qì Lì 意氣力 and clarify your intention, harness your emotion and embody meaningful action. Set a positive example to your clients by increasing your treatment efficacy, easing stress and embodying wellness.

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Quality Instruction

Enjoy Hands-On Training

Check the Si Yuan Team’s teaching schedule now! Trainings are currently available in Europe, Australia, New Zealand, China, Taiwan.

Unless indicated, all classes are taught in English. Occasional translations may be available in French, German, Portuguese, and Spanish.

Don’t miss out on this unique chance to train with advanced experts of the Balance Method:

Training Calendar