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Grateful cultivator of growth, health + positivity. Educator, Doctor, Author, lover of surf, golf, sport, wellness, CCM, connection + inspiration.

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Today we started #Cohort2 of the Certified Astrology Consultant- Certificate Mentorship 🙌🏻

Grateful for this new group of students 🙏🏻🙏🏻 taken in Vancouver, British Columbia by @soniaftan

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Meet our ICMS Speakers 🧠✨ they will be discussing the latest trends in integrative medicine treating chronic and acute pain conditions — from acupuncture to herbal medicine, pediatric, and whole health integration.

Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with fellow healthcare professionals and expand your knowledge in the field of integrative medicine! Get your ticket TODAY on Eventbrite (link in bio)!

🗓️ September 26-27, 2026
💻 Fully Remote Live Webinar
📍18 CEUS | CAB Approved and NCBAHM Pending
🎟️ FREE FOR STUDENTS & FACULTY!

#painmanagement #acupuncture #traditionalchinesemedicine #symposium #integrativemedicine taken in Yo San University of Traditional Chinese Medicine by @soniaftan

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16 days ago

👉🏻This past weekend, we kicked-off one of our Mentorship programs at the Tan Academy of Balance Inc. 🤸🏻‍♀️ In fact, I’m also excited to announce that this kick-off is part THREE Classical Chinese medicine & metaphysics mentorship programs at the Tan Academy of Balance!!!😲 (More below!👇🏻) This first kick off weekend is the Certified Balance System Acupuncture Practitioner (BSAP) Cohort 7!🥳 Woo Hoo!
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We have a dedicated and excited BSAP group from around North America! They are game changing their clinical practice and journey in life to another level, and we are thrilled to have them enter this pathway and support them as they grow and evolve. ♥️
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Leading the BSAP C7 mentorship is my Certified BSA Teachers of @s.g.will Suzanne Willams, RTCMP (Suzanne Lǎoshī 老师/老師), with Grand Rounds lead Dr. Howard Chen, MD (Chen Yīshēng 医生/醫生), Teaching Assistant Lana Alberts, RAc (Lana Lǎoshī 老师/老師).
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Creator, Head Teacher and my dear friend, Dr. Yvonne Farrell, DAOM, LAc leads Cohort 3 of her Eight Extraordinary Vessels & Complementary Channels (8EVCC) mentorship – the psycho-spiritual side that will have you view humanity with new perspective and compassion. This is Dr. Farrell’s ONLY in-person and FULL curriculum of her mentorship. We are proud to continue to support and deliver her knowledge and talented teaching since 2014!💕
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Lastly, there’s a little-big program led by myself – the Certified Chinese Astrology Consultant Mentorship, Cohort 2! This is deep, wide, layered and intense, and is a lifelong journey, attuned to the karmic impact, and aligned with my family values, teaching and upbringing. It’s life-altering knowledge of the core of people and the world, and forever will change the lenses that you wear, for the better.🏄‍♀️🙏🏻
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TY to my amazing teaching team for helping educate, support and deliver these mentorships and my fabulous admin team for the vital operations to make this all happen! 🫶🏻
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Thank you @Acufast and @ChopValue for their needle suppliers and gifts for all of our mentorship programs. ♥️
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Please join me in welcoming and cheering for the first kick off weekend of BSAP Cohort 7! 👏🏻🥳
-SFT 🫶🏻 taken in Chinatown by @soniaftan

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18 days ago

👉🏻Ba Zi Astrology pillar report time with all copy created by a human (caution against trusting computer generated Ba Zi Chinese Astrology analysis)!😉🤓👉🏻 Dīng Yǒu 丁酉 Fire Phoenix + Bái Lù 白露 White Dew begins at 22:41 UTC+8 today in the Northern Hemisphere. This month’s pillar from my perspective👉🏻 more intense than the previous month, due to the Yin qualities. The ‘enlightenment/ etiquette/ manners of Yin Fire’ + ‘integrity/ refined/ improvement details of Yin Metal’ of the Phoenix are more amplified. Yin Metal below forces Yin Fire above to use its fire to mold, refine and beautify their Self, thoughts, presentation. This pillar is one that is about both illuminating the Self, with constant thoughts on perfecting themselves and their steps they take in the world.
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It is a double whammy wrt ‘manners + enlightenment’ and ‘righteous + refined’ behaviour again. The Fire Phoenix pillar tends toward enlightenment of the Self, refinement of themselves and how they present to the world. When in balance, they are insightful people that like to have control over implementation and execution with efficiency. When unbalanced, they are very self-focused and sharp with their words, behaviours and expectations on the way people should behave (Yin Fire AND Yin Metal, nothing else) – daggers out. However, this pillar personality is super spiritual due to the intensity of the double Yin forcing and inward thought perspective of passion vs perfection – sometimes to the point they may overthink. This pillar personality is also playful, thoughtful, and intelligent.
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Qiū Fēn 秋分 Autumn Equinox lands on Sep 23. The cool trend continues to heighten. Get your socks, scarves and light jackets on. Keep your Qi warm.❤️
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Globally this may mean daggers poke and tempers flare. Countries-at-arms with each other may continue on with their self-focus and narrow vision.🫣 On the flip side, the intentsty of this pillar is meant to force people to look inward, and find a more enlightened and refined way forward. Here’s crossing fingers that the stars push that way for those countries and their leaders.🤞🏻
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May the Qi flow with you! 🫶🏻🏄‍♀️🙏🏻
-SFT 🤞 by @soniaftan

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CALLING ALL ACUPUNCTURISTS!

Are you ready to take the effectiveness, precision and confidence of your treatments to the next level?

Join internationally respected teacher and author Dr Sonia F. Tan for her first UK teaching event:

BALANCE SYSTEM ACUPUNCTURE FOUNDATIONS
Levels 1 + 2 | Single + Multiple System Balance
29–31 January 2027
Manchester, UK
9:00am–5:00pm
21 hours of professional training

Immerse yourself in three days of practical, hands-on learning and discover how to apply the Balance System with greater clarity and confidence in your clinical practice.

Open to qualified acupuncturists and final-year acupuncture students.

Early-bird course fee: £600
Secure your place with a £200 deposit

Places are limited. Send us a message for the full course details and booking link.

#AcupunctureUK #UKAcupuncturists #BalanceSystemAcupuncture #BalanceMethodAcupuncture SoniaTan AcupunctureTraining AcupunctureCPD ChineseMedicine TCMPractitioner ManchesterEvents AcupunctureStudents ProfessionalDevelopmen taken in Manchester, United Kingdom by @soniaftan

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Balance method in action 😌 we loved having YSU alum & instructor Dr. Sonia Tan with us over the weekend for a very exciting Balanced Method seminar. Our MAcCHM got a taste of this technique and observed volunteer patients who got treatments from Dr. Tan. Thank you, Dr. Tan, for this beautiful opportunity for our students to expand their clinical toolkit & needling skills!

#balancemethod #yosanuniversity #mastersprogram #acupuncture #traditionalchinesemedicine taken in Yo San University of Traditional Chinese Medicine by @soniaftan

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2 months ago

DAOM weekend is underway! 🤓 and we have an amazing lineup of instructors, including alum & Balance Method acupuncturist Dr. Sonia Tan!

Dr. Tan is offering a special clinical theater opportunity to receive free acupuncture — there is already a waitlist, but you can contact our Front Desk Staff at the YSU Clinic to put your name on the list!

We also have more clinical theater opportunities available throughout the year, so ask the Clinic Front Desk about other ways to get free treatments 📍

#balancemethod #yosanuniversity #doctoral #acupuncture #traditionalchinesemedicine taken in Yo San University of Traditional Chinese Medicine by @soniaftan

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👉🏻Ba Zi Astrology pillar report is here!🤓👉🏻 Bǐng Shēn 丙申 Fire Monkey + Lì Qiū 立秋 Stand Up Fall begins at 19:42 UTC+8 today in the Northern Hemisphere. This month’s pillar from my perspective is one of ‘etiquette and integrity’. A double whammy wrt courtesy and ‘right’ behaviour. This pillar can be hardline with the way people should behave. On the flip side, this pillar helps set clear definitions and boundaries on appropriate conduct, and provides light clarity on respectful behaviour. When in balance, they are great leaders that like to have both some implementation control, and are also comfortable to be in a position of leadership. When unbalanced, they are usually irritated by injustices or behaviour not in line with their view of proper conduct, and can be very cutting with their boundaries and words when this button gets pushed. Once the wall is formed, it is not easy to break down. On another beautiful spin, these pillar personalities are fun loving, generous and jovial, witty and intelligent, and constantly are mindful of following an Integral path when in balance. Keep these people on your good side, and you’ll have an integral person by your side fighting for rectitude.
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Chǔshǔ 處暑 / 处暑 End of Heat appears August 23. Get your socks and light jackets out. The heat trend is officially over. Be mindful of your health as the immune system gets taxed with the cool Qi. ❤️
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Globally this may mean swords shine and slice, impulses and sparks fly, and countries-at-arms with each other may continue on with their impulse and tunnel vision. 🫣
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May the Qi flow with you! 🫶🏻🏄‍♀️🙏🏻
-SFT 🤞 by @soniaftan

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Live. Love. Laugh. 🙌🏻❤️😆 by @soniaftan

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👉🏻Your Ba Zi Astrology pillar report is here!🤓👉🏻 Yǐ Wèi 乙未 Wood Goat + Xiǎo Shǔ 小暑 Little Hot/Sweltering begins at 09:57 UTC+8 today in the Northern Hemisphere. This pillar I like to call the “Free-Will Quiet Artist” A visually confident person, strengthened by the Yǐ 乙 in the Heavens this month solidifies Wood as a rooted energy. This pillars constitution has strong vision, as well as the desire for creative expression and thought, coupled with the desire to control and implement as they wish. In addition this is a Wood-Earth controlling relationship, which breaks through any stagnation with desire to create change, movement and benevolence… and also laid-back fun! Earth in Wei provides a steady and resilient pace, with tolerance and an easy going personality. Inventive and outside the box, visionary and inspiring, this pillar personality is one of quiet leadership, leading by doing rather than saying. This is a time to recognize your vision forward, and if your helpful elements are present, know it can be done without fanfare… just do it!
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Dà Shǔ 大暑 Big Hot/Sweltering make its appearance July 21 as we feel height of greater heat and humidity. Find your cooling mechanisms!😅
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Globally, we may see more surging acts of impulse, implementation, and control with the intention of service to humanity, but with the narrow vision to only see the choices one way. On the flip side, keep eye and ears open to new trajectories for good causes.💁🏻‍♀️
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May the Qi flow with you! 🫶🏻🏄‍♀️🙏🏻
-SFT 🤞 by @soniaftan

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Prince, I am forever grateful the Stars 💫 lead us to meet!🥰 You’re my loyal best bud, always in-tune, and always willing and happy for beach time, snuggles and cuddles. We rescued each other and find joy in the simple things. And, I love that this day is your birthday… you were always meant to be Canadian! 🍁 Happy 10th Birthday!🎂 Your pet mama and guardian forever.🙏🏻❤️ -SFT. by @soniaftan

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So much love for Ohio!🫶🏻 命 Mìng and 道 Dào definitely made this spark happen…🎇👉🏻 The ignition and enlightenment has begun!🔥🙌🏻 It was a supreme pleasure to teach to such a present, astute and kind group that not only got to be wowed, but felt the wow.😲⛳ Incredible and feeling very blessed!🥰 Thanks-Xièxie 谢谢 / 謝謝 to the smooth and considerate organization and hospitality of the Ohio Acupuncture Association. Your volunteer service is much appreciated!🫶🏻🙏🏻 Much love to the kind welcoming and excited attendee practitioners of Ohio and surrounding states. Welcome to the House of Clarity, Results and Fun of the Balance System Acupuncture (BSA) world, and the Wonder of the Sān Cái 三才!🙌🏻 Your clinical practice game changer has begun and I’m looking forward to hearing about your evolution.😁🙏🏻❤️
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Destiny 命 Mìng and The Way 道 Dào waved their hands here in Columbus and its surroundings. Thanks-Xièxie 谢谢 / 謝謝 once again, and I look forward to returning when the stars align.🙏🏻❤️
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Xièxie 谢谢 / 謝謝 my Assistant and Grand Rounds Lead Supervisor, Dr. Howard Chen, MD, MAc for the support and help! 🙏🏻❤️
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Who will come join me at the next live BSA Foundations on the itinerary 👉🏻 in the UK? 😁 I’m looking forward to seeing you when the stars align again.🤓
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Until then, may the Qì 气/ 氣 flow with you.🏄🏻‍♀️ -SFT. taken in Columbus, Ohio by @soniaftan

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