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Si Yuan Certification Program

You have seriously devoted yourself to learning the Balance Method and want to:

The Balance Method is very popular around the world.

It is practiced by acupuncturists with varying levels of experience and training. Certification allows you to inform and reassure your patients by displaying an official certificate in your clinic that confirms the reliability of your training.

The certification process at each level provides a unique opportunity to assess your skills by writing clinical case studies. For each of your cases, a detailed review from a Si Yuan instructor will shed light on your strengths and highlight areas for improvement.

The certification program gives you the chance to formalize your professional journey and evaluate your practice of the Balance Method. It also offers special access to professional workshops with the Si Yuan teaching team.

Program and Benefits

Benefits for First Level Practitioners

250 One-Time Fee
  • Access to the Si Yuan Practice Platform.
  • Access to a private Facebook group with exclusive educational content and support from the Si Yuan Core team.
  • Access to Si Yuan’s international referral list with your clinic and logo on our interactive map.
  • Discounts on special Si Yuan events.
  • Your membership and clinic announced in our Si Yuan Newsletter and on social media.
  • An informative flyer about the Balance Method to display in your clinic

Benefits for Middle Level Practitioners

350 One-Time Fee
  • All benefits of First Level Certification
  • Opportunity for an observation internship at Dr. Delphine Armand’s office
  • A formal certificate to display in your clinic

Benefits for Upper Level Practitioners

550 One-Time Fee
  • All benefits of Middle Level Certification
  • Opportunity to apply for Si Yuan's teacher program
  • A formal certificate to display in your clinic

First Level: Prerequisite & Registration

Practitioners must have attended a complete Si Yuan AcuCore training at least 1 time. This is equivalent to the previous classes entitled:

  • Acupuncture 1,2,3 (or Basics of the Balance Method)
  • Introduction to Global Balance
  • Core Foundations Track

Practitioners must have completed the following trainings:

  • 1 x AcuCore
  • 1 x AcuAdvance: Meridian Conversion
  • 1 x AcuAdvance: Dr. Tan’s Magical Strategy of 12 Points
  • 2 x AcuWorkshop
  • 1 x AcuSpecial : Let’s Focus on Multiple Pain Disorders

Practitioners must have treated a minimum of 250 patients using the Balance Method. (Please note, 250 patients are required versus only 250 individual treatments)

Practitioners must have practiced the Balance Method for at least 3 years

Practitioners must submit 9 case studies: 4 involving local disorders, 5 involving internal disorders

Continuing education with Si Yuan: Practitioners must attend at least 1 Si Yuan training or event per year to maintain their certification

Application fee of 250€. This covers the verification of the practitioner’s application data, evaluation of their case studies and other material, and the printing and shipping of his their certificate

Application :

1

Please read all the requirements carefully before applying.

2

Proceed to the payment of the corresponding application fee. Application fees are non-refundable. The Si Yuan Team reserves all rights to reject any application without justification.

3

Review your application carefully and make sure you include all the following documents:

  • Certificates of participation
  • Letter of introduction and motivation
  • All case studies and corresponding attachments
  • Photo ID or picture

4

Please fill out the Application Form on this page. Contact Si Yuan if you do not receive a receipt and confirmation of your application within 8 days of submission. A reply on your certification status will be sent by email within 2 months after receiving your application.

Middle Level: Prerequisite & Registration

Prerequisite: First-Level Certification

In addition to all First-Level trainings, practitioners must also complete the following courses:

  •  1 x AcuAdvance: Seasonal Balance
  • 1 x AcuAdvance: Dr. Tan’s 5 Elements Balance
  • 2 AcuWorkshop
  • 2 different AcuSpecial

Practitioners must have treated a minimum of 800 patients using the Balance Method. (Please note, 800 patients are required versus only 800 individual treatments)

Practitioners must have practiced the Balance Method for at least 6 years

Practitioners must submit 9 case studies: 2 involving local disorders, 4 involving internal disorders, 3 involving a mix of internal and local disorders (or “complex cases”)

Practitioners will be interviewed by Si Yuan.

Continuing education with Si Yuan: Practitioners must attend at least 1 Si Yuan training or event per year to maintain their certification

Application fee of 350€. This covers the verification of the practitioner’s application data, evaluation of his case studies and other material, and the printing and shipping of his certificate.

Application:

1

Please read all the requirements carefully before applying.

2

Proceed to the payment of the corresponding application fee. Application fees are non-refundable. The Si Yuan Team reserves all rights to reject any application without justification.

3

Review your application carefully and make sure you include all the following documents:

  • Certificates of participation
  • Letter of introduction and motivation
  • All case studies and corresponding attachments
  • Photo ID or picture

4

Please fill out the Application Form on this page. Contact Si Yuan if you do not receive a receipt and confirmation of your application within 8 days of submission. A reply on your certification status will be sent by email within 2 months after receiving your application.

Upper Level: Prerequisite & Registration

Prerequisite: Middle-Level Certification

In addition to all Middle-Level trainings, practitioners must also complete the following courses:

  •  1 x AcuSpecial: Balancing the 8 Extra + Scalp Acupuncture
  • 2 AcuWorkshop
  • 2 different AcuSpecial

Practitioners must have treated a minimum of 1000 patients using the Balance Method. (Please note, 1000 patients are required versus only 1000 individual treatments)

Practitioners must have practiced the Balance Method for at least 6 years

Practitioners must submit 9 case studies: 2 involving local disorders, 4 involving internal disorders, 3 involving a mix of internal and local disorders (or “complex cases”). Required only for practitioners who were not previously certified Middle Level.

Practitioners must have completed at least 40 hours of internship with the Si Yuan Team

Continuing education with Si Yuan: Practitioners must attend at least 1 Si Yuan training or event per year to maintain their certification

Application fee of 550€. This covers the verification of the practitioner’s application data, evaluation of his case studies and other material, and the printing and shipping of his certificate.

Application:

1

Please read all the requirements carefully before applying.

2

Proceed to the payment of the corresponding application fee. Application fees are non-refundable. The Si Yuan Team reserves all rights to reject any application without justification.

3

Review your application carefully and make sure you include all the following documents:

  • Certificates of participation
  • Letter of introduction and motivation
  • All case studies and corresponding attachments
  • Photo ID or picture

4

Please fill out the Application Form on this page. Contact Si Yuan if you do not receive a receipt and confirmation of your application within 8 days of submission. A reply on your certification status will be sent by email within 2 months after receiving your application.