"I began studying herbs only because my state required it. Thea so inspired me that I now love Chinese herbs and I am so grateful to her for transmitting the beautiful energetics of these wonderful plants to me. I don't believe any other herbal program would have captured me in this way."

 

-Sheridan Loudon M. Ac. Lic. Ac. (FL) 

 

 

"Thea Elijah is the most brilliant teacher I have ever had. Her herb classes are stimulating, enriching and mind-expanding. Her teachings go far beyond theoretical concepts, allowing one to develop a personal and embodied understanding of the herbs and formulas. I am certain that the work that Thea is doing will make an important mark in the contemporary history of Chinese medicine."

 

--Valerie Mendels, M.Ac., Dipl.Ac.

Barcelona, Spain

 

 

"I have many 'ah-ha's' just being in Thea's Herb Class.  It is like going to an amazing therapist or master who is able to get inside the heart of the matter of what lies inside and allow you to see it clearly and quickly.  She has brought herbs and their meaning and usage to another level.  I strongly believe you should attend her lectures now because in the years to come she will be highly recognized in her field and it will be more expensive and harder to see her.  I imagine hundreds of people will be at her seminars and workshops.  Now you have the chance to receive her wonderful transmission of the herbs in more intimate settings.  You will have a new feeling for chinese herbs after spending time with Thea that will take your practice to another level. Not only your patients will benefit but you as a person and a healer will also benefit."

 

Marji Lee Pearson M. Ac.

 

 

"What makes this program truly remarkable is that the integration of the Five-Element and Eight-Principle systems takes place within a larger context - one which views sickness and healing as two sides of the same fabric.  Seen from this vantage, each of us carries a singular destiny into the world, and the disharmonies we present on our journey through life are, in fact, the envelopes in which our strengths and powers are wrapped.  Thea Elijah's presentation of the herbs and formulas within this context encourages each practitioner to cultivate a resonance with his or her highest purpose so that our patients may do the same."

-Deborah Lemont, Lic. Ac., M. Ac.

 

 

"Thea Elijah is a dedicated and uniquely gifted teacher of Chinese medicine. Her dramatic ability to embody herbs, and the pathological conditions and virtues being discussed tends to be unforgettable and, at times, courageous.  Thea leads her students in experiential exercises that ground the information she presents in deeply felt interactive moments. She also really notices her students, and truly works with the unique people in the room with her. It's hard to describe how good her classes are, other than to say I've been looking for a teacher to help me deepen my understanding and practice of Chinese medicine, and when I met Thea, I knew that what she offers is what I'd been looking for."

-Will Fudeman, Lic. Ac., MA

 

“Thea's course is not only an extraordinary opportunity to learn about herbal medicine, but it has provided invaluable lessons on how to practice acupuncture at a deeper and more genuinely wholistic way. I most highly recommend it.”

 

--Brendan Kelly, M.Ac., L.Ac,

Western and Chinese herbalist

 

“Thea began studying herbs at the age of 17 and apprenticed with me for many years in Stockbridge, Massachusetts. Simply put, Thea is the most brilliant herbalist I know and has the deepest understanding of herbs of anyone I have met in the profession.”

 

-Lonny Jarrett,

Author of Nourishing Destiny and The Clinical Practice of Chinese Medicine

 

“I have never met a more gifted teacher. Thea embodies the herbs and formulas in such a beautiful and heartfelt way, that what would otherwise be mere information becomes a living immediate experience for the student. Don't blink or you'll miss something intensely wonderful and unique. “

 

--Ki Ennes M. Ac. Lic. Ac. (FL)

 

 

 

“Thea is simply the best teacher I’ve ever had in Chinese Medicine, from either a Five Element or a TCM context and quite possibly the best teacher I’ve ever had in my life. (I’ve heard some brilliant teachers and I’m really not prone to hyperbole.) Her gift is in making what she conveys deeply engaging, meaningful and absorbable. Her understanding of herbs is so profound, visceral, spiritual and practical all at the same time. If you would want herbs to come alive for you in new ways or want to more deeply understand the Five Elements, come to this workshop.”

 

--Anne Meyers, M.Ac., L.Ac. (CA)

 

 

"Thea Elijah's teaching style is inimitable.  She dresses up in costume, she plays relevant music, she says things that anyone might think but would NEVER say out loud- she'll do whatever it takes to get across the energetic of an herb or formula. Performance art and class exercises are her primary medium for teaching the spirit of the herbs. I am so grateful to be learning this material through life experiences and descriptions which are easy to remember and true to life." -Ben Miller, Lic.Ac., M. Ac.

 

 

"I love how this course teaches herbs without separating the physical issues from emotional and spiritual issues.  This is how herbs were originally used.  Eventually the emotional and spiritual aspects of health became culturally taboo and all the information left about their use focused on physical ailments. This course offers a truly holistic approach to the use of herbal formulas.  It is unique, dynamic, and cutting edge.  It brings humanity and richness into one's perspective as a practitioner.  I have seen remarkable results in my practice.  Coming here has been worth the effort." -Debbie Shapero Lic. Ac,

teacher of Chinese Herbal Studies, CO