Advanced Chinese Medicine:
Cancer Care
Dr. Evan Rabinowitz
Treating Patients Across the Oncology Spectrum with Acupuncture and Chinese Herbal Medicine
Master the art of supporting cancer patients with the classical traditions and the clinical clarity of Chinese medicine.
A Clinically Grounded, Heart-Centered Approach for Acupuncturists and Herbalists
Taught by Evan Rabinowitz, D. Ac.
"Cancer is a life-altering diagnosis—but it doesn’t have to mean you're powerless as a practitioner."
Chinese medicine offers a deep and sophisticated approach to cancer care.
This advanced training is designed for acupuncturists and Chinese herbalists who want to skillfully support patients through all stages of cancer care—diagnosis, treatment, remission, and beyond. You’ll learn powerful strategies for managing and preparing patients for the side effects of chemotherapy, radiation, and surgery. You’ll explore classical Chinese medicine perspectives on tumors and toxic heat. Evan explains the complex unfolding of various types of cancers through the interaction all of the channel systems -- primary, sinew, luo, divergent and extraordinary vessels. The class offers detailed protocols for fu zheng therapy, and sophisticated herbal strategies rooted in 25 years of clinical experience.
A special emphasis is placed on detection, using tongue and pulse diagnostic signs.
A key feature of this course is 4 online live meetings with Evan for questions, mentoring, and case study!
This comprehensive, clinically oriented course provides a detailed exploration of cancer from both biomedical and Chinese medical perspectives.
Walk away with a clinically grounded, heart-centered toolbox—one that brings confidence, clarity, and compassion to your oncology cases
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What You’ll Learn
Foundational Perspectives
Cancer as a Jing-Level Disease
Explore cancer through the lens of 精 jing-essence, proto-oncogenes, tumor suppressor genes, and DNA repair mechanisms.History of Cancer Explore origins, both in world medicine, in general, and Chinese medicine in particular
Chinese Medicine Perspectives on Tumors
Learn classical differentiation of masses and swellings, advanced pulse and tongue diagnosticsThe Pathogenesis of Cancer
Understand etiology using the san yin (three causes of disease), the concept of fu qi (latency), and toxic heat developmentThe Pathogenesis of Toxic Heat and Consolidation Strategies for Remission
Learn sophisticated strategies for promoting remission & clearing toxicity
Clearing Strategies for Heat Learn differentiated methods for clearing Organ Heat
Routes of Exit Learn how to utilize the body's natural tendencies to promote clearing of disease
Core Clinical Strategies
Extraordinary Vessels in Cancer
Exploring the crucial role of the 奇經八脈 qi jing ba mai-eight extraordinary vessels in both the genesis and treatment of deep-seated diseasesSophisticated Strategies for Cancer Care
Frameworks for treatment across stages—prevention, active treatment, recovery, and palliationAcupuncture Treatment Strategies Understand when to use the sinew channels, luo vessels, divergent channels, eight extraordinary vessels and primary channels in cancer care
Employing Channel Systems Approach to Latency Understand the clinical use of the divergent channels in promoting remission
Pulse and Tongue Diagnosis Key insights using the pulse and tongue for tracking treatment progress and the course of disease
Herbal Strategies Understand the complexity of modifying herbal strategies in different types of cancer, different stages of treatment and working in support of conventional treatments
Incorporate medicinal mushrooms Learn various mushrooms for cancer and Wei Qi immune support
Special Topics and Specialties
Tongue diagnosis for various cancers--insight from my unique research and experience
Mastering blocks to treatment
Points energetics for steaming bone disorder and pain
Tried and true herbal formulas for comfort during biomedical treatments
Build and apply basic and expanded herbal frameworks specific to cancer type and phase of treatment
Integrative Practice
Managing side effects of chemotherapy, radiation, and surgery Helping patients prepare for and recover from these intervention
Chinese Medical analysis of commonly used oncology drugs Detailed insights into treatment based on the type of drug being used and organs effected
What is the purpose of the course?
Cancer is the second leading cause of death globally—and nearly every practitioner of Chinese Medicine will encounter patients who are undergoing, recovering from, or living with a cancer diagnosis.
As the demand for integrative care grows, it is essential that Chinese medicine practitioners deepen their understanding of cancer biology and how the classical and clinical tools of Chinese medicine can support patients through the many stages of this complex condition.
This comprehensive, clinically oriented course offers an in-depth exploration of cancer from both biomedical and Chinese medical perspectives. You’ll learn to apply classical theory, herbal strategies, and acupuncture protocols to effectively support oncology patients across a wide range of presentations.
The course will be rooted in the classical perspectives, oral tradition and Evan's many years of clinical experience
Mini Lesson:
What is Hidden Qi or Latency- Fu Qi 伏氣?
The concept of "latency" hidden qi is key to the understanding of cancer and it's treatment. Listen to Evan speak about the different aspects of fu qi 伏氣.
Who This Course Is For?
This course is designed for acupuncturists, students of acupuncture and Chinese herbalists who want to:
Deepen their knowledge of oncology from both biomedical and Chinese medicine perspectives
Learn practical, clinically useful tools to support cancer patients
Bring confidence and compassion to some of the most difficult cases in their practice
Whether you're working with patients during active treatment or long into remission, this course will equip you with time-tested knowledge and real-world strategies.
Meet Your Instructor
Evan Rabinowitz, D. Ac.
Evan Rabinowitz is the founder and director of the Yao Shan Center for Chinese Medicine in Washington, DC, where he has maintained an active clinical practice for over 25 years. A nationally recognized educator and clinician, he is a professor at Daoist Traditions College of Chinese Medical Arts in North Carolina, and a lecturer at Georgetown University School of Medicine in its Integrative Medicine program.
Evan previously served as Director of Chinese Herbal Medicine at the Maryland University of Integrative Health (MUIH), where he played a pivotal role in developing its master’s and doctoral programs in Chinese medicine. His teaching style is known for integrating deep classical knowledge with practical clinical application, drawing from both oral tradition and years of real-world experience.
He is a frequent presenter at national conferences, a trusted mentor to hundreds of practitioners, and a respected voice in the field of Chinese medicine.
His mission is to equip acupuncturists and herbalists with the tools and insight needed to treat complex conditions—including cancer—with clarity, precision, heart and deep knowledge of classical Chinese medicine. His teaching blends biomedical literacy, classical theory, and modern integrative insights to help practitioners navigate complex cancer cases with confidence.
Tuition & Registration
Pre-Launch
One Time Payment
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$1500 $1150
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Includes all Video Content
Live Online sessions
Up to 20 NCCAOM CEUs
1 Year Playback Access
Pre-Launch
Three Payment Plan
Pre-launch Savings & Flexible Payments
$1500 $425 x 3
3 Payments Installment
Includes all Video Content
Live Online sessions
Up to 20 NCCAOM CEUs
1 Year Playback Access
What Students Say about Studying with Evan
"“Evan has an amazing talent to assimilate, organize, and make clinically relevant a vast amount of complex Chinese Medicine material collected through many years of his extensive studying with Jeffrey Yuen. I greatly enjoy Evan’s presentation style as his lectures are not only rich in content but are also engaging and full of useful clinical examples. Evan’s teachings has deepened my understanding of Chinese Medicine as a whole and helped me become a much more confident and successful practitioner of both Chinese herbology and acupuncture.”
-Olga Magas, L.Ac. Princeton, NJ
"Learning Chinese medicine with Evan has been nothing less than profound and ripe with the depth and richness inherent in both the philosophy and practice of Chinese medicine. His transmission of the teachings are steeped in both historical context, relevance and homage to the great scholars and masters from which they originated. If you are looking to deepen or reawaken your knowledge and love of Chinese medicine, I highly recommend you take this program. You will thank me afterwards.”
Bart Beckerman, L.Ac, Brooklyn, NY
"[Studying with Evan] has been extremely valuable to me. These programs have profoundly influenced my practice and understanding of Chinese medicine, and given me the tools I need to become a better practitioner...I am much more confident working with patients that are experiencing complex illnesses and disease patterns and I am far better at diagnosing than I was prior to studying [with Evan]...I have received great feedback from my own patients after starting the program and have personally seen a lot of success using the techniques I learned in the course. I would recommend this program to anyone looking to develop their abilities in Chinese medicine and to anyone looking to improve their patients' care in a meaningful and impactful way."
Robert Prokop, L.Ac. Baltimore MD
"Evan Rabinowitz is one of those rare teachers who can bring incredibly dense subject matter to life. His teaching style is extremely organized and richly textured. I appreciated how skillfully he designed a curriculum rooted in the classics, yet applicable to the modern clinic. While I learned practical applications of herbs and formulas, Evan also taught me to cultivate my ability to observe resonance and nuances in prescribing. He taught us to think in terms of the energetics of herbs and formulas rather than just the mechanics of them. I am so grateful for my herbal studies with Evan, it has truly deepened my understanding and love of Chinese Medicine as a whole."
Becky Thoroughgood, L.Ac., Harrisburg, PA
“I’ve studied herbs, pulse diagnosis and many other aspects of Chinese Medicine with Evan since 2011 through the various programs he has offered at MUIH and Yao Shan Center in Washington, DC. His teaching style truly integrates mind, body, spirit as One and in relationship with our natural world as our greater teacher and source. His keen observational skills also makes him aware of each student in the class as an essential participant within our larger order. No one gets left behind and we live it 3D and multi-dimensionally with Evan! His expertise and teaching style gives opportunity for our confidence to grow for the sake of our unique CM practices and all the connected relationships we have beyond the classroom, within the larger realm(s), so we may pass it forward too. I’m truly grateful for the opportunity to listen and learn with Evan through the years.”
Kate Rodriguez Mahood, LAc. Annapolis MD
"Evan is an amazing teacher. I studied with him for two years in an accredited Chinese herb program. Herbs are alchemy and Evan himself is. We were learning so much about these precious plants and little did we know we were going through our own transformation. Evan knew how to guide us on this path and bring us back if things seemed overwhelming. He taught us to know what is really important. And that is, helping our patient to heal. I learned more than I ever knew I was learning. I design custom formulas in my clinic regularly. Things just come to me because of the unique way Evan presented them. I recently took his Luo Vessels class and again it was a deep learning being in his presence. I would not miss an opportunity to study with him."
Anne C. Crowley, L.Ac. LaPlata, Maryland
Course Format & Features
This course includes both structured video lessons and rich live learning opportunities, designed to fit your schedule while offering real-time mentorship and support.
What’s Included
30+ Professionally Recorded Video Lessons
12 Hours of Clinical Video Content
Segmented, Searchable, and Well-Organized Modules
1 Full Year of Unlimited Recorded Access
Live & Interactive Learning
4 x 90-Minute Live Online Meetings
Real-Time Case Studies
Tongue Analysis
Clinical Support & Strategy Development
Interactive Q&A Sessions
Real-World Case Discussions
Herbal and Acupuncture Applications in Practice
Can't Make a Live Session?
All Live Sessions Are Recorded for Flexible Viewing
You can submit Questions ahead of the session, too!
Professional Accreditation
Earn up to 20 NCCAOM PDA Credits
Mini Lessons : Evan Talks About Medicinal Mushrooms, Keys for Immunity and Remission
Fungi & Antibiotics: Capturing 氣Qi
Mushrooms Transform Death & Decay
Transforming Toxic Environments
Aspects of Spirit in Mushrooms
Dates For Online Interactive Sessions
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All sessions Sundays 6pm EDT
(3pm PDT/11pm BST/8am AEST +1 Monday mornings*)
September 14th, 2025 6pm EDT
September 21st, 2025 6pm EDT
October 12th, 2025 6pm EDT
October 19th, 2025 6pm EDT
More Mini Lessons:
Luo, Divergent & Eight Extraordinary Vessels
Frequently Asked Questions
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Ready to Learn More?
Listen To More Mini Lectures Below
from Evan's YouTube Channel
This comprehensive, clinically oriented course offers an in-depth exploration of cancer from both biomedical and Chinese medical perspectives. You’ll learn to apply classical theory, herbal strategies, and acupuncture protocols to effectively support oncology patients across a wide range of presentations.
The course will be rooted in the classical perspectives, oral tradition and many years clinical experience
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