Dr. Han School of Acupuncture - The Academy

08/28/2026

See this new video from our YouTube channel. Dr. Eileen Han PhD, LAc demonstrates how to treat Lingering Back Pain after a Car Accident during a live seminar in Munich, Germany. Additional full length videos are available on the ‘Eileen Han Balance Method Acupuncture’ YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/

08/27/2026

Throwback Thursday: Special Needling for the Knee

Every Thursday, I share a page from Dr. Richard Tan’s original case notes—a tradition inspired by my dear friend Mark Montoya, whose dedication helped preserve and spread the Balance Method throughout our community. ❤️

This week’s case takes us back to 2007. In the first note, Dr. Tan documented pain behind the left knee, accompanied by sciatica. Here, he applied imaging: the left knee was reflected onto the right hand, with the second joint of the index finger corresponding to the knee.

Also notice the way Dr. Tan used Shou Jing Wu to treat pain on the dorsal side of the foot. Even when a patient reported pain in both knees, Dr. Tan rarely needled both sides.

I feel incredibly grateful to have inherited so many of Dr. Tan's personal case notes and teaching materials. Every page continues to deepen my understanding of his clinical thinking and influences how I practice, teach, and carry forward the Balance Method today. 🙏

08/24/2026

More action-packed moments from the M1 seminar (English) in Kuala Lumpur! 🇲🇾

It was far more than just another "3-day workshop"! We laughed, learned, asked questions, worked through case studies and live demos, and—most importantly—got plenty of hands-on practice together. By the end of the third day, some of us felt three days simply weren't enough! ⚡️

08/22/2026

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08/22/2026

08/20/2026

Every Thursday, I share a page from Dr. Richard Tan’s original case notes—a tradition inspired by my dear friend Mark Montoya, whose dedication helped preserve and spread the Balance Method throughout our community. ❤️

This week’s case is from January 2014, involving a patient experiencing pain around the knee, upper leg, and hip. It’s also a wonderful example of something Dr. Tan always taught us: Make the treatment simple.

When a patient comes in with pain, we follow Acupuncture 1-2-3:
1️⃣ Identify the sick meridian. Where exactly is the pain located?

2️⃣ Balance the meridian. Use the Five Systems to determine the balancing meridian.

3️⃣ Select the points. Use the Imaging and Mirror concepts to find the appropriate points.

You can see this process in Dr. Tan’s notes. For the Yang Ming hip and leg pain, he used direct imaging on the upper arm. For the hip joint itself, he used reverse imaging at ST 41.

It was reported that after one treatment, the patient was feeling better, particularly along the lateral side. In the follow-up visit the patient reported extra Foot Shao Yang GB hip pain. Dr. Tan added the San Jiao Meridian to balance it.

Simple and precise. That was Dr. Tan. He truly practiced what he preached.

I feel incredibly grateful to have inherited so many of Dr. Tan's personal case notes and teaching materials. Every page continues to deepen my understanding of his clinical thinking and influences how I practice, teach, and carry forward the Balance Method today. 🙏

08/18/2026

So grateful for everyone who joined me for Module 1 in Melbourne this past weekend, and brought such great energy, curiosity, and enthusiasm to the room. I love seeing the Balance Method come alive through hands-on learning, questions, and practice.

Thank you for learning, sharing, and growing with me. ❤️

Until next time! 🪡✨

08/18/2026

This is what Dr Eileen Han's live Balance Method Acupuncture seminar is all about—more than just learning in a classroom. It’s interactive, hands-on, and you get to see it in action.

At our recent Module 1 seminar in Melbourne, Dr. Han demonstrated how quickly a student’s neck pain could change with just 2 needles.

Don’t just learn the method. See the healing effects—in 6 seconds. ⚡️ For upcoming seminar info, visit: eileenhan.com

08/14/2026

See this new video from our YouTube channel. Dr. Eileen Han PhD, LAc demonstrates how to treat Sleep Disorder, Stress, and Symptoms of Perimenopause during a live seminar in Rennes, France. Additional full length videos are available on the ‘Eileen Han Balance Method Acupuncture’ YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/

08/13/2026

Every Thursday, I share a page from Dr. Richard Tan’s original case notes—a tradition inspired by my dear friend Mark Montoya, whose dedication helped preserve and spread the Balance Method throughout our community. ❤️

This week’s case is from May 2013, involving a patient with left groin and hip pain. In this brief note, Dr. Tan documented a fascinating treatment strategy using Image and Mirror. He used the shoulder as a positive image of the area in pain, but also applied the concept to reveersely mirror the lower abdominal/groin region. It’s a beautiful example of how to apply the Balance Method in unexpected and creative ways. Reading his notes today, I’m still amazed by his strategy and point combination. Seeing how a master applies a simple principle is what makes you truly understand its depth.

I feel incredibly grateful to have inherited so many of Dr. Tan's personal case notes and teaching materials. Every page continues to deepen my understanding of his clinical thinking and influences how I practice, teach, and carry forward the Balance Method today. 🙏