“This is the second complete Kampo training to be offered in Australia in almost 30 years. Take the unique opportunity to learn this highly effective and complete method of herbal prescription (using advanced abdominal palpation diagnostics and more), which is based on the Han Chinese herbal medicine classics, Shang Han Lun & Jin Gui Yao Lue, and other Chinese herbal medicine classics, plus a variety of unique Japanese herbal formulas created in the Edo Period (1603-1865). This will be one of the most comprehensive and clinically applicable East asian herbal medicine trainings to ever be conducted in Australia, with a highly experienced, giving and passionate educator with 40+ years of experience. A seminar series not to be missed!”
This will be Nigel’s final complete Kampo training offered in Australia. Take this opportunity to train with this internationally acclaimed presenter.
Peter Scarselletti
Founder/Director
Qiology
In 2027/2028, Qiology has invited Nigel Dawes M.A., L.Ac., the primary educator in Kampo Medicine (Sino-Japanese Herbal Medicine) in the western world, to Brisbane, Australia to conduct the:
Kampo Clinical Training Seminar/Webinar Series (Brisbane Australia 2027 – 2028) : An 8-Module Postgraduate Training Program in Kampo – Traditional Japanese Herbal Medicine Prescription* (Live + Online Hybrid Program)
This is particularly exciting as this is the second (and final) time since the 90’s that a complete Kampo training has been offered in Australia. At that time, the industry leader, Peter Townsend (a mentor and friend to Nigel Dawes) who had studied Kampo extensively in Japan, ran Kampo training programs that turned out some of the best east asian medicine herbalists in Australia.
Qiology has taken the initiative to once again invite Nigel Dawes to conduct this unique seminar series to reignite the flame for Kampo Medicine in this country, thus fulfilling the role of raising the standards of the practice of east asian herbal medicine in Australia.
It’s with pleasure that we invite you to be part of this unique training program, where you will learn a system of herbal medicine application with a sophisticated and hands-on method of patient diagnosis to maximise the correct prescription of Chinese herbal medicine in clinic for outstanding results.
“Will you become a shrub (a tree without a trunk)?……..for if your core is hollow it is like reaching blindly into a beggar’s sac and hoping to find treasure……..but when your trunk has established itself……the branches and leaves will develop naturally by themselves”.
Otsuka, K., Kampo: A Clinical Guide to Theory and Practice, transl. De Soriano, G. and Dawes, N.; Churchill Livingstone, 2010.
Program Description
This hybrid (In-person + Online) clinical training is designed as a post-graduate internship in the theory and practice of Kampo medicine, the system of traditional Herbal Medicine practised in Japan. This system offers practitioners familiar with the basics of TCM and other East-Asian theoretical models the opportunity to learn a direct, hands-on, clinical approach to the practice of Herbal prescribing.
The Kampo Clinical Training Seminar/Webinar Series Brisbane Australia 2027 – 2028 is composed of two integral components – the classroom and the clinic experience. Each is given equal weight throughout the training.
The complete training consists of 8 Modules, totalling 186+ hours over 1.25 years. Our hybrid program includes 2 x 6 day hands-on practical seminars at the beginning and end of the program, as well as 24 webinars that comprises the formula study component of the program. All webinars are recorded and students are given lifetime access to the learning materials.
Brisbane, Australia + Online – Aug 2027- Nov 2028 (1.25-Year Program)
Modules 1+2: 6-day Live Practical Intensive – 22nd-27th August 2027 – Brisbane, Australia
Modules 3 to 8**: Online Formula Study – 24 x 4-hour webinars – October 2027 – October 2028 – Online
(All Webinars Recorded for Later Access to those who cannot attend on the day).
Webinar Dates:
2-Oct-2027 (4-hour webinar)
3-Oct-2027 (4-hour webinar)
30-Oct-2027 (4-hour webinar)
31-Oct-2027 (4-hour webinar)
20-Nov-2027 (4-hour webinar)
21-Nov-2027 (4-hour webinar)
11-Dec-2027 (4-hour webinar)
12-Dec-2027 (4-hour webinar)
15-Jan-2028 (4-hour webinar)
16-Jan-2028 (4-hour webinar)
12-Feb-2028 (4-hour webinar)
13-Feb-2028 (4-hour webinar)
11-Mar-2028 (4-hour webinar)
12-Mar-2028 (4-hour webinar)
8-Apr-2028 (4-hour webinar)
9-Apr-2028 (4-hour webinar)
6-May-2028 (4-hour webinar)
7-May-2028 (4-hour webinar)
3-Jun-2028 (4-hour webinar)
4-Jun-2028 (4-hour webinar)
16 Sep 2028 (4-hour webinar)
17-Sep-2028 (4-hour webinar)
14-Oct-2028 (4-hour webinar)
15-Oct-2028 (4-hour webinar)
Modules 3 to 8**: 6-day Live Practical Intensive Program Completion – 12th-17th November 2028 – Brisbane, Australia
The didactic and clinical portions of the program are comprised of the following four integrated but distinct components (full curriculum is specified in the section- Course Curriculum):
- Theory
Basic Kampo theory will be studied including the concept of the Sho (conformation), Qi, Blood and Fluid theory, Taishitsu (constitutional analysis), Icho Kyojaku (weak gastro-intestinal function) and unique diagnostic specialties such as Fukushin (abdominal diagnosis). Emphasis will be placed on understanding the complexities of the patient Sho (conformation), which includes their presenting pathology but also involves detailed constitutional analysis and subjective patient complaints.
- Formulas
120 commonly used Kampo formulas (mostly from the Shang Han Lun & Jing Gui Yao Lue) will be studied. Some 15 or so original formulas written in Edo period Japan (1603-1865) will also be studied alongside those of Classical Chinese origin. The unique Sho & clinical narrative conforming to each respective formula will be examined in detail including modifications and derivatives.
- Therapeutics
In addition, Kampo therapeutics (internal medicine) will be studied. Disease manifestations will be examined according to their physiological systems (eg: Circulatory Disorders, etc.) & will be systematically examined according to their specific Sho (or differential diagnostic pattern expressed in terms of relevant formula applications). The study will include the clinical specialities of Dermatology, OBGYN, Paediatrics and more.
- Kampo Clinical Training Seminar Series Teaching Clinic
- Teaching clinic is held on various afternoons during the live-intensive components.
- Patients are seen for herbal consultation and formula prescription in the Kampo style during the live components.
This intensive clinical learning process under the instructor is a major characteristic of clinical practice in the Kampo tradition, and allows direct learning of the instructor’s prescriptive process.
- The clinic experience is conducted in groups where students are asked to participate in all aspects of clinic assessment, including pharmacy management and herb formula prescription and dispensing. Careful attention is paid to the practice of the detailed diagnostic procedures essential to an accurate application of appropriate herbal formulas.
- Students will gradually be expected to actively participate in formula prescription with the aim of achieving confidence and independent skills by the end of the training. Formal case study presentations form part of the clinical training with regular, optional monthly on-line study groups held for students and past graduates of the program. Students and alumni are encouraged to publish their work in peer-reviewed journals.
KAMPO HISTORY
Kampo, sometimes written Kanpo, literally means “the way of the (Han) Chinese”. It refers to the traditional methods of prescribing herbs developed during the Han dynasty (200 BCE – 220 AD). These early ideas reached Japan by the 6th century and began to be incorporated into medical practice there. These ideas were transmitted usually via Korea by Buddhist monks and scholars such as Te Lai (in 459 AD) and Zhi Cong (in 562 AD).
Japan also adopted the Chinese written language at this time and began to incorporate Buddhism, Confucianism, governmental organisation and the art of divination and astrology as well as various Martial Arts from mainland China, opening the way for Chinese Healing arts to follow. The first official classes in Chinese Medicine in Japan were said to have been given by a Korean physician in 602 AD by order of the Empress Suiko (reign: 592-628 AD).
There followed a period of fertile medical exchange between China and Japan which lasted until the beginning of the 11th century and was dominated by the Han Dynasty works of Zhang Zhong Jing (c.150-220 AD) and those of the Sui (589-618 AD) and Tang (618-907 AD) dynasties marked by the work of the famous physician Sun Simiao (581-682 AD). The earliest surviving Japanese Herbal text, the Ishimpo, was written in 984 AD by Yasuyori Tamba, and quotes more than 100 Chinese texts from the preceding 4 centuries.
Japan underwent a period of cultural and economic isolation between the end of the 9th century, soon after the publication of the Ishimpo, which lasted until the end of the 14th century. By then, just as China had done during the Jin Yuan period (12th CE), Japan developed distinctive schools of medical thought epitomised by the Goseiha school of Sanki Tashiro (1465-1537), based on the work of Chinese scholar-physicians such as Li Dongyuan (1180-1251) and Zhu Danxi (1281-1358) which focused on the centre-tonifying and yin-tonifying principles respectively as well as on the 5-phase theory.
Later, the Kohoha school, developed by Todo Yoshimasu (1702-1773), claimed that most diseases were caused by an invading toxin, not unlike the other two schools of the Jin-Yuan period (Fire-purging and Wind-clearing) and the later treatise of the Wenbing Huichun (1587) describing the so-called four levels of disease, written by Gong Tingxian (1522-1619).
Kampo went into decline with the advent of western influences in medicine and was all but relegated to folklore by the Meiji period (1868-1902). It was only revived in the first half of the 20th century by enthusiastic western-trained doctors who were interested in returning to their classical roots in medicine. Amongst them, perhaps the most well known often called the “father of modern Kampo” was Keisastu Otsuka (1900-1980) who was widely published, helped set up the Kitasato Research Institute for Kanpo studies in Tokyo and is perhaps the best-known modern Kampo practitioner in Japan.
KAMPO PRACTICE
Kampo carries the trade-marks of all traditional Japanese therapeutic systems – an emphasis on palpation (primarily abdominal in the case of Kampo), a diagnostic framework based on early theories from the classics (such as the Nei Jing Su Wen and Ling Shu – “Yellow Emperor’s Classic of Internal Medicine” and the Nan Jing “Classic of Difficult Questions”) focusing on 5-Phase theory, Qi, Blood & Fluid differentiation (which predates zang-fu theory) and the prescribing of classical formulae exclusively taken from the Shang Han Lun (“Treatise on febrile diseases caused by cold”) & its sister text the Jing Gui Yao Lue (“Prescriptions from the Golden Cabinet”), both written in the later Han Dynasty. The unique features of this classical system include:
- Prescriptions and dosages are small in comparison to modern Chinese herbal formulas (typically one third) rendering a narrow therapeutic target.
- Raw Herbs are never re-boiled (unlike in China).
- Primarily plant materials are used (very few animal parts)
- Knowledge of the clinical application of the formulas is emphasized over & above detailed memorization of the Materia Medica.
- Formulas are prescribed for short periods (usually one week or less) prior to re-evaluation.
- Contemporary practice commonly uses granulated herbal formulas.
Nigel Dawes M.A., L.Ac.
Nigel Dawes has been practising and teaching East Asian Medicine for 40 years. He lived and studied in Japan for 5 years followed by hospital internships in China. Prior to moving to the United States he founded and directed the London College of Shiatsu, and began lecturing at various Oriental Medicine (OM) schools in England, France, Israel and the U.S. Since 1994 New York City has been his home, where he has continued his involvement in undergraduate and graduate OM education and administration, political work in the field, clinical practice, and publishing.
These days Nigel divides his time between clinical practice, teaching, publication & research. He is currently considered one of the leading experts in the practice and teaching of Kampo, lecturing widely throughout the US and abroad and recently published a translation of a modern Japanese Kampo classic. In New York, he is on the faculty of both Tristate College of Acupuncture and Pacific College of Oriental Medicine where he teaches both Kampo and Japanese Acupuncture courses and supervises in a clinic.
Nigel’s clinic is located in New York City and incorporates Acupuncture, Shiatsu massage and Kampo herbal medicine. He lives in Brooklyn.
Background
Nigel lived both in Tokyo and in Kamakura between 1982 and 1987. During this period he attended Acupuncture School where he also began his Kampo studies. In parallel to this formal education, he also pursued an apprenticeship-style training with his main Zen Shiatsu teacher, Suzuki Takeo, originally at the IOKAI centre and later privately. During the latter part of his time in Japan, Nigel studied and assisted at a busy downtown acupuncture clinic in Tokyo as well as maintaining a Zen Practice at San Un Zendo in Kamakura.
In 1987, Nigel attended the three-month Advanced Acupuncture Course at the International Acupuncture Training Center on the campus of the Academy of Traditional Chinese Medicine in Beijing, China. He stayed on at Guang An Men hospital to continue his studies for a further 3 months with Prof. Li Shan Gao before returning to the UK.
Nigel founded and directed the London College of Shiatsu in 1987 and until 1992 acted as the principal faculty offering a three-year accredited Zen Shiatsu training. During that time, in addition to teaching, Nigel was very active in the Shiatsu community, serving in various roles on the executive committee of the Shiatsu Society of Great Britain, helping develop standards for education and assessment and contributing frequently to Shiatsu publications including 2 books: Massage Cures; Publ. Thorsons, 1990, ISBN: 0-7225-2180-4 and The Shiatsu Workbook, A Beginner’s Guide; Publ. Piatkus Books, 1991, ISBN: 0-7499-1073-9 (later published in the US as Shiatsu For Beginners, A Step by Step Guide; Prima Books, 1995, ISBN: 0761501320).
In 1993, Nigel moved to the US. He settled in New York where for 8 years he was Dean Of the Oriental Medicine Department at the New York College for Wholistic Medicine. In addition to his administrative responsibilities he also taught and maintained a faculty and private practice. Since 2001 he has focused his energies on his private practice in New York City as well as part-time faculty positions at both Tristate College of Acupuncture and Pacific College of Oriental Medicine. He has served on various committees of the Council for Colleges of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine and as a site visitor for the Accreditation Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine. He has also continued to publish in peer-reviewed journals nationally and internationally including a translation of a seminal modern Japanese text on Kampo: “Kampo: A Clinical Guide to Theory and Practice; Churchill Livingstone, 2010, ISBN: 0443100934″
In 2010 Nigel formed the NYC Kampo Institute, dedicated to the dissemination of Japanese practices in East Asian Medicine and he currently offers various courses and training through his institute both nationally and internationally. The Kampo Institute offers seminars and programs in Traditional Japanese Medicine at the postgraduate level, in particular, his Kampo Internship program, a 300-hour apprenticeship-style post-graduate training in Sino-Japanese herbal Medicine. This program is offered nationally throughout the US and a 200-hour program is offered internationally in countries including Portugal, Israel and now, Australia!
In 2020, Nigel published the essential and well received Kampo text: “Fukushin and Kampo- Abdominal Diagnosis in Traditional Japanese and Chinese Medicine; Singing Dragon, 2020, ISBN: 9781848193673″
Above all else, Nigel is well known by his students for his passionate teaching style. His love for his work and teaching radiates out and touches every person, client and student he interacts with.
As is required by National Law, we disclose that Nigel Dawes is not a registered health professional within Australia.
Kampo Clinical Training Seminar/Webinar Series Brisbane Australia 2027 – 2028: An 8-Module Postgraduate Training Program in Kampo – Traditional Japanese Herbal Medicine Prescription* (Live + Online Hybrid Program)
Dates:
Modules 1+2 – 6-day Live Practical Intensive
22nd-27th August 2027 – Brisbane, Australia
Modules 3 to 8** – Online Formula Study – 24 x 4-hour webinars
October 2027 – October 2028 – Online
(All Webinars Recorded for Later Access to those who cannot attend on the day).
Webinar Dates:
2-Oct-2027 (4-hour webinar)
3-Oct-2027 (4-hour webinar)
30-Oct-2027 (4-hour webinar)
31-Oct-2027 (4-hour webinar)
20-Nov-2027 (4-hour webinar)
21-Nov-2027 (4-hour webinar)
11-Dec-2027 (4-hour webinar)
12-Dec-2027 (4-hour webinar)
15-Jan-2028 (4-hour webinar)
16-Jan-2028 (4-hour webinar)
12-Feb-2028 (4-hour webinar)
13-Feb-2028 (4-hour webinar)
11-Mar-2028 (4-hour webinar)
12-Mar-2028 (4-hour webinar)
8-Apr-2028 (4-hour webinar)
9-Apr-2028 (4-hour webinar)
6-May-2028 (4-hour webinar)
7-May-2028 (4-hour webinar)
3-Jun-2028 (4-hour webinar)
4-Jun-2028 (4-hour webinar)
16 Sep 2028 (4-hour webinar)
17-Sep-2028 (4-hour webinar)
14-Oct-2028 (4-hour webinar)
15-Oct-2028 (4-hour webinar)
Modules 3 to 8** – 6-day Live Practical Intensive Program Completion
12th-17th November 2028 – Brisbane, Australia
- 186 Hours
- 1.25 years
- 8 Modules via Hybrid Online and In-person format
- Balanced practical and theoretical components
- Extensive Notes / Materials
- Comprehensive Exams
- Certificate of Completion
Module #1 – Part of: Modules 1+2 – 6-day Live Practical Intensive 22nd-27th August 2027 – Brisbane, Australia
Program Overview
- Scope and format of Kampo training (8 modules):
- Class
- Clinic
- Homework and projects
- Case studies
- Required and recommended reading list
- Advance reading:
- Articles on Kampo
- Classical Formula articles
- Kampo Institute articles
- Fukushin book chapters
Theoretical Foundations of Kampo
- Introduction to Kampo
- The concept of “SHO”, “evidence” or “pattern”:
- Yo/In (Yang/Yin) Sho
- Kyo/Jitsu (Xu/Shi) Sho
- Ki Tai (Qi Yu) Sho
- Oketsu (Xue Yu) Sho
- Tan In (Shui Du) Sho
- Hie (Han) Sho
- Nobose Sho
- Taishitsu (Ti Zhi) Sho
- Icho Kyo Jyaku (Wei Cheng Xu Ruo) Sho
- Diagnostics – The Four Methods:
- Boshin (Observation)
- Bunshin (Listening / Smelling)
- Monshin (Questioning)
- Setsushin (Palpating)
- Miscellaneous:
- Dosages
- Prevention of G.I. disturbance
- Mengen (Healing Crisis)
- Kampo terminology
Sho Kan Ron (Shang Han Lun)
- Introduction
- Disease stages and formula groupings
- Acute vs chronic disease analysis
- The concept of “cold” in Kampo
Classical Formulas (Jing Fang)
- What constitutes a Classical Formula?
- Why does Kampo predominantly use Classical Formulas?
- Synergy and the formula “unit”
- Therapeutic vs adverse responses and timeframe
Fukushin – Abdominal Diagnosis (Part #1) – Hands-On/Practical Intensive
- PowerPoint presentation (with accompanying slide notes):
- History and development
- Technique and methodology
- Charting of findings
- Demonstration of the abdominal exam:
- Positioning and form
- Pressure (strength and depth)
- Sequence
- Flow
- Abdominal palpation practice & correction:
- Practice in threes (technique)
- Pair-work (findings)
Therapeutics #1 – Respiratory Disorders
- Common cold / Influenza
- Bronchitis
- Asthma
- Bronchiectasis
- Chronic Emphysema
- Tuberculosis
Introduction to Clinic Grand Rounds
- Clinic Grand Rounds procedures
Homework Assignments
- Fundamental Kampo Theory – Quiz
- Therapeutics #1 Homework
Module #2 – Part of: Modules 1+2 – 6-day Live Practical Intensive 22nd-27th August 2027 – Brisbane, Australia
Fukushin – Abdominal Diagnosis (Part #2)
- Formula application according to basic 13 abdominal patterns
- Formula application according to complex abdominal patterns
- Constitution vs Pattern analysis in Fukushin
- Practicum
Introduction to Classical Formulas
- Nomenclature (Pinyin / Romaji / English)
- Classification according to 6-Stages
- Classification according to Qi / Blood / Fluids
- Classification according to “families”
- Classification according to constitution
- Classification according to historical period
Outside/Inside; Emptiness/Fullness Formula Sho (Hyo/Ri; Kyo/Jitsu Sho)
a) Outside Fullness Conformation / Hyo Jitsu Sho
- Ma Huang Tang / Ma Huang Combination
- Ge Gen Tang / Pueraria Combination
- Xiao Qing Long Tang / Minor Blue Dragon Combination
- Da Qing Long Tang / Major Blue Dragon Combination
- Ma Xing Gan Shi Tang / Ma Huang and Apricot Seed Combination
- Ge Gen Tang Jia Xin Yi Chuan Xiong / Pueraria and Magnolia Combination
b) Outside Emptiness Conformation / Hyo Kyo Sho
- Gui Zhi Tang / Cinnamon Combination
- Gui Zhi Jia Shao Yao Tang / Cinnamon and Peony Combination
- Gui Zhi Huang Qi Tang / Cinnamon and Astragalus Combination
- Gui Zhi Jia Ge Gen Tang / Cinnamon and Pueraria Combination
- Gui Zhi Jia Hou Pu Xing Ren Tang / Cinnamon, Magnolia & Apricot Seed Combination
- Gui Zhi Ma Huang Ge Ban Tang / Cinnamon and Ma Huang Combination
- Gui Zhi Jia Fu Zi Tang / Cinnamon and Aconite Combination
- Gui Zhi Jia Ling Zhu Fu Tang / Cinnamon and Atractylodes Combination
c) Inside Fullness Conformation / Ri Jitsu Sho
- Da Chai Hu Tang / Major Bupleurum Combination
- Da Cheng Qi Tang / Major Rhubarb Combination
- Yin Chen Hao Tang / Capillaris Combination
- Fang Feng Tong Shen San / Siler and Platycodon Combination
d) Inside Emptiness Conformation / Ri Kyo Sho
- Si Ni Tang / Aconite Ginger and Licorice Combination
- Zhen Wu Tang / Vitality Combination
- Fu Zi Li Zhong Tang / Ginseng and Aconite Combination
- Si Ni Jia Ren Shen Tang / AGL with Ginseng Combination
- Ma Huang Xi Xin Fu Zi Tang / Ma Huang and Asarum Combination
Therapeutics #2
Disorders of the Eye, Ear, Nose & Throat
- Conjunctivitis
- Cataracts / Eyestrain
- Otitis Media
- Tinnitus
- Sinusitis
- Rhinitis
- Tonsillitis / Pharyngitis
- Hoarseness
- Stomatitis / Aphthous Ulcers
- Stuttering
- Motion Sickness
Circulatory Disorders
- Heart disease
- Hypertension
- Hypotension
- Cardiac Neurosis
- Angina Pectoris
- Palpitations
- Pulsing sensation
Homework Assignments
- Formula Sho #1
- Fukushin Quiz
- Therapeutics #2 Homework
- Oketsu readings
Clinic Grand Rounds Module 1+2- Practical Intensive
Module #3 – Part of: Modules 3 to 8** – Online Formula Study – 24 x 4-hour webinars October 2027 – October 2028 – Online
Blood Pathology
Discussion of the concept of Oketsu in Kampo, with reference to:
- Oketsu study material
- North American Journal of Oriental Medicine material on Oketsu
- Kampo: A Clinical Guide to Theory and Practice – Otsuka
Blood Formula Study
Blood Stasis Conformation (Oketsu Sho) in Jitsu Types with Heat and Nobose – Da Huang Family pp.81–84
- Da Huang Mu Dan Pi Tang / Rhubarb and Moutan Combination
- Tao He Cheng Qi Tang / Persica and Rhubarb Combination
- Tiao Wei Cheng Qi Tang / Rhubarb and Mirabilitum Combination
- Xiao Cheng Qi Tang / Minor Rhubarb Combination
Blood Stasis Conformation (Oketsu Sho) in Moderate to Jitsu Types with Nobose – Tao Ren / Gui Zhi / Mu Dan Pi Family pp.85–88
- Gui Zhi Fu Ling Tang / Cinnamon and Hoelen Combination
- Zhe Chong Yin / Cinnamon and Persica Combination
- Yi Zi Tang / Cimicifuga Combination
- Zi Yun Gao (Shi Un Ko) / Lithospermum “Purple Cloud” Ointment
Blood Deficiency Conformation (Kekkyo Sho) in Weak/Dry Types with Bleeding / Nobose – Dang Gui / Chuan Xiong / Shu Di Family pp.95–101
- Si Wu Tang / Tang Kuei Four Combination
- Wen Qing Yin / Dang Gui and Gardenia Combination
- Xiong Gui Jiao Ai Tang / Tang Kuei and Gelatin Combination
- Jia Wei Gui Pi Tang / Ginseng and Longan Combination
- Tian Wan Bu Xin Dan / Ginseng and Zizyphus Formula
- Ba Zhen Tang / Ginseng and Tang Kuei Combination
- Shi Quan Da Bu Tang / Ginseng and Tang Kuei Ten Combination
- Ren Shen Yang Rong Tang / Ginseng Nutritive Combination
Blood Deficiency Conformation (Kekkyo Sho) in Weak/Cold Types with Pain – Dang Gui / Wu Zhu Yu Family pp.95–101
- Dang Gui Jian Zhong Tang / Tang Kuei, Cinnamon and Peony Combination
- Dang Gui Si Ni Jia Wu Zhu Yu Tang / Tang Kuei, Evodia and Ginger Combination
- Dang Gui Si Ni Tang / Tang Kuei and Jujube Combination
- Wen Jing Tang / Tang Kuei and Evodia Combination
Therapeutics #3 – OBGYN & Urogenital Disorders
- Menstrual Irregularities:
- Dysmenorrhea
- Amenorrhea
- Menorrhagia
- Infertility
- Leukorrhea
- Fibroids / Endometriosis
- Repeated miscarriage
- Morning sickness
- Menopausal disturbances
- Genital itching (including Herpes)
- Post-Partum Depression
- Nephrosis / Nephritis
- Urinary Dysfunction:
- Enuresis / Polyuria (Pollakiuria)
- Hematuria
- Oliguria
- Renal Calculi (Kidney stones)
- Cystitis & Urethritis
- Prostatomegaly & Urethral Stricture
- Male sexual dysfunction
Homework Assignment
- Formula Sho #2
- Therapeutics #3 Homework
Module #4 – Part of: Modules 3 to 8** – Online Formula Study – 24 x 4-hour webinars October 2027 – October 2028 – Online
Introduction to Qi Formulas
- Kitai – Qi Stasis
- Secondary Qi pathologies
- Clinical signs
- Treatment approaches
Qi Formulas #1 / Deficiency (Kyo Sho)
Qi Deficiency Conformation (Ki Kyo Sho) + Water – Ren Shen Family pp.47–51
- Si Jun Zi Tang / Four Major Herb Combination (aka. Four Gentlemen)
- Liu Jun Zi Tang / Six Major Herb Combination (aka. Six Gentlemen)
- Shang Xia Liu Jun Zi Tang / Saussurea and Cardamon Combination
- Bu Zhong Yi Qi Tang / Ginseng and Astragalus Combination
- Wu Zhu Yu Tang / Evodia Combination
Qi Deficiency Conformation (Ki Kyo Sho) + Dryness – Ren Shen Family pp.52–54
- Xiao Jian Zhong Tang / Minor Cinnamon and Peony Combination
- Da Jian Zhong Tang / Major Zanthoxylum Combination
- Huang Qi Jian Zhong Tang / Astragalus Combination
- Dr. Otsuka’s “Major Construct the Middle” Formula
Ki Kyo Nobose Sho – Qi Deficiency Conformation with Counterflow – Gui Zhi / Da Zao Family pp.55–59
- Gui Zhi Jia Long Gu Mu Li Tang / Cinnamon and Dragon Bone Combination
- Ban Xia Hou Pu Tang / Pinellia and Magnolia Combination
- Ling Gui Gan Cao Tang / Hoelen, Licorice and Jujube Combination
- Ben Tong Tang / Pueraria and Ginger Combination
- Gan Mai Da Zao Tang / Licorice and Jujube Combination
Ki Kyo Nobose / Tai Sho – Qi Deficiency Conformation with Counterflow / Stasis – Ban Xia Family pp.60–63
- Yan Nian Ban Xia Tang / Evodia and Pinellia Combination
- Ban Xia Bai Zhu Tian Ma Tang / Pinellia and Gastrodia Combination
- An Zhong San / Cardamon and Fennel Formula
- Xuan Fu Hua Dai Zhe Shi Tang / Inula and Hematite Combination
Therapeutics #4 – Gastrointestinal Disorders
- Acute Gastritis
- Chronic Gastritis (includes Pancreatitis)
- Ulcers (Gastric / Duodenal)
- G.I. Neurosis
- Nausea / Vomiting
- Heartburn / Hiccup
- Stomach Atony
- Prolapse of the stomach
- Stomach cancer
- Anorexia
- Acute Colitis
- Chronic Colitis
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome
- Acute Diarrhoea
- Chronic Diarrhoea
- Chronic Constipation
- Haemorrhoids
- Abdominal Pain
- Intestinal Coalescence
- Abdominal Gas
- Hepatitis (Chronic / Acute)
- Cirrhosis
- Gallstones (Cholelithiasis) & G.B. inflammation (Cholecystitis)
- Ascites
- Summer Affliction
- Thirst
Homework Assignment
- Formula Sho #3
- Therapeutics #4 Homework
Module #5 – Part of: Modules 3 to 8** – Online Formula Study – 24 x 4-hour webinars October 2027 – October 2028 – Online
Qi Formulas #2 / Excess (Jitsu Sho)
Qi Stagnation Conformation (Ki Jitsu Sho) + Epigastric Tightness – Huang Lian Family pp.64–68
- San Huang Xie Xin Tang / Coptis and Rhubarb Combination
- Huang Lian Xie Xin Tang / Coptis Combination
- Ban Xia Xie Xin Tang / Pinellia Combination
- Gan Cao Xie Xin Tang / Pinellia and Licorice Combination
- Sheng Jiang Xie Xin Tang / Pinellia and Ginger Combination
Qi Stagnation Conformation (Ki Jitsu Sho) + Hypochondriac Tightness / Nobose – Chai Hu Family pp.69–72
- Chai Hu Jia Long Gu Mu Li Tang / Bupleurum and Dragon Bone Combination
- Gou Teng San / Gambir Formula
- Yi Gan San / Bupleurum Formula
- Yi Gan San Jia Chen Pi Ban Xia / Bupleurum Formula plus Citrus and Pinellia
Qi Stagnation Conformation (Ki Jitsu Sho) + Hypochondriac Tightness – Chai Hu Family pp.73–76
- Xiao Chai Hu Tang / Minor Bupleurum
- Chai Hu Gui Zhi Tang / Bupleurum and Cinnamon Combination
- Chai Hu Gui Zhi Gan Jiang Tang / Bupleurum, Cinnamon and Ginger Combination
- Si Ni San / Bupleurum and Chi Shi Formula
Qi Stagnation Conformation (Ki Jitsu Sho) + Middle Jiao Stasis / Nobose – Zhu Ru & Chai Hu Family pp.77–80
- Zhu Ru Wen Dan Tang / Bamboo and Ginseng Combination
- Wen Dan Tang / Bamboo and Hoelen Combination
- Jia Wei Xiao Yao San / Bupleurum and Peony Formula
- Xiao Yao San / Bupleurum and Tang Kuei Formula
Therapeutics #5 – Blood & Metabolic Disorders
- Diabetes
- Obesity
- Gout
- Edema
- Anaemia (including platelet problems)
- Hyper/Hypothyroidism
Homework Assignment
- Formula Sho #4
- Therapeutics #5 Homework
Module #6 – Part of: Modules 3 to 8** – Online Formula Study – 24 x 4-hour webinars October 2027 – October 2028 – Online
Fluid Pathology
- Review of Gastrointestinal Disease material relating to:
- Introduction to Fluid Pathology
- Diagnosis of fluid problems
- Treatment of fluid imbalances
- Review of Tan In Sho (Toxic Water Pattern)
- Review of Pathological Fluid Conformation in Kampo: A Clinical Guide to Theory and Practice – Otsuka
- The concept of Sui Tai and Suidoku in Kampo
- “Many Diseases, One Toxin” – Blood Stasis and Fluid Retention in Kampo
- Presentation and discussion
Fluid Formula Study
Water Retention Conformation (Sui Tai Sho) with Phlegm – Gua Lou / Fu Ling Family pp.106–109
- Gua Lou Zhi Shi Tang / Trichosanthes and Chi Shi Combination
- Qing Fei Tang / Platycodon and Fritillaria Combination
- Chai Xian Tang / Bupleurum and Scute Combination
- Ling Gui Jiang Wei Xin Xia Ren Tang / Hoelen and Schizandra Combination
Water Retention Conformation (Sui Tai Sho) with Abdominal Fullness – Fu Ling Family pp.110–115
- Wu Ling San / Hoelen Five Formula
- Wei Ling Tang / Magnolia and Hoelen Combination
- Chai Ling Tang / Bupleurum and Hoelen Combination
- Ling Gui Zhu Gan Tang / Hoelen and Atractylodes Combination
- Fu Ling Yin / Hoelen Combination
- Fu Ling Ze Xie Tang / Hoelen and Alisma Combination
Water Retention Conformation (Sui Tai Sho) in Lower Jiao – Zhu Ling Family pp.116–119
- Yin Chen Wu Ling San / Capillaris and Hoelen Combination
- Long Gan Xie Gan Tang / Gentiana Combination
- Zhu Ling Tang / Polyporus Combination
- Qing Xin Lian Zi Yin / Lotus Seed Combination
Water Retention Conformation (Sui Tai Sho) with Edema – Shao Yao Family pp.120–123
- Yue Bi Jia Zhu Tang / Atractylodes Combination
- Dang Gui Shao Yao San / Dang Gui and Peony Combination
- Huang Qi Fang Ji Tang / Stephania and Astragalus Combination
- Yi Yi Ren Tang / Coix Combination
Therapeutics #6
Paediatrics
- Kyo and weak children
- Infantile auto-toxicity (vomiting)
- Infantile diarrhoea
- Bedwetting and nocturia
- Fear of the dark and nightmares
- Chronic Umbilical Hernia
- Nasal Congestion
- Doses for Children
Dermatology
- Eczema / Dermatitis
- Urticaria
- Pruritus
- Psoriasis
- Facial Acne
- Acne / Rosacea
- Tinea / Ringworm
- Frostbite
- Burns
- Caries / Bedsores / Ulcers
- Pigmentation problems
- Whitlow / Warts / Felon
- Alopecia and Dandruff
- Stomatitis
Homework Assignment
- Formula Sho #5
- Therapeutics #6 Homework
Module #7 – Part of: Modules 3 to 8** – Online Formula Study – 24 x 4-hour webinars October 2027 – October 2028 – Online
Fluid Formula Study
Water Retention Conformation (Sui Tai Sho) with / without Suppuration – Gan Cao Family pp.124–127
- Tuo Li Xiao Du Yin / Gleditsia Combination
- Gan Cao Tang / Licorice Combination
- Jie Geng Tang / Platycodon Combination
- Nei Tuo San / Astragalus and Platycodon Combination
- Shi Wei Bai Du Tang / Bupleurum and Schizonepeta Combination
Water Deficiency Conformation (Sui Kyo Sho) with Heat – Huang Lian Family pp.128–131
- Huang Lian Jie Du Tang / Coptis and Scute Combination
- San Wu Huang Qin Tang / Scute Three Herb Combination
- Zi Yin Jiang Huo Tang / Phellodendron Combination
- Bai Hu Tang / Gypsum Combination
Water Deficiency Conformation (Sui Kyo Sho) with Dryness – Mai Dong Family pp.132–136
- Zhi Gan Cao Tang / Baked Licorice Combination
- Mai Men Dong Tang / Ophiopogon Combination
- Zhu Ye Shi Gao Tang / Bamboo Leaves and Gypsum Combination
- Bai He Gu Jin Tang / Lily Combination
- Gan Lu Yin / Sweet Combination
Yin (Blood and Water) Deficiency Conformation (Inkyo Sho) in Weak/Dry Types with Yin / Yang Deficiency & Nobose – Shu Di Family pp.89–94
- Ba Wei Di Huang Wan (aka. Jing Gui Shen Qi Wan) / Rehmannia Eight Formula
- Wei Zheng Fang / Eucommia and Achyranthes Formula
- Liu Wei Di Huang Wan / Rehmannia Six Combination
- Niu Che Shen Qi Wan / Achyranthes and Plantago Combination
- Qi Ju Di Huang Wan / Lycium, Chrysanthemum and Rehmannia Combination
- Zhi Bai Ba Wei Wan / Anemarrhena, Phellodendron and Rehmannia Combination
Therapeutics #7 – Neural, Muscular & Locomotor Disorders
- Rheumatism / Arthritis
- Headaches / Migraines
- Neuralgia / Myalgia
- Lumbago / Sciatica
- Insomnia
- Dizziness / Vertigo
- Neurosis / Autonomic Nervous Disorders
- Stroke (Apoplexy)
- Spasms, paralysis and cramps (including Parkinson’s)
- Peripheral Neuropathy
- Connective Tissue Disorders
Homework Assignment
- Formula Sho #6
- Therapeutics #7 Homework
Module #8 – Part of: Modules 3 to 8** – Online Formula Study – 24 x 4-hour webinars October 2027 – October 2028 – Online
Homework – To Be Completed Before Module #8
- Use the Kampo Formula SHO Cards to review all formulas studied to date, cross-referencing with the Study Guide in preparation for in-class discussion.
- Review the Qi and Blood “One-Liner” materials and attempt to identify all formulas listed in preparation for in-class review.
- Write at least 10 “One-Liners” from the Fluid Formulas studied during the program.
- Review the AGL Comparisons material and all Fu Zi / Aconite formulas mentioned in preparation for in-class discussion.
- Read and prepare to discuss the Sho Kan Ron (Shang Han Lun) case studies.
- Review the “Clinical Thinking in Kampo” material in preparation for in-class discussion.
In-Class Discussion
- Use the Formula SHO Cards together with the Study Guide to stimulate discussion of the formula groupings studied throughout the program.
- Review the Qi and Blood “One-Liners”.
- Discuss Formula “One-Liners” contributed by members of the class.
- Discuss the use of Aconite (Fu Zi) in Kampo formulas, with particular reference to the Shang Han Lun.
- Discussion of Sho Kan Ron (Shang Han Lun) case studies.
- Using the “Clinical Thinking in Kampo” material, discuss the particular methodology used in the Kampo approach to treating a patient, thereby exploring the internal clinical reasoning process of the practitioner.
Formula Study
Systematic discussion of each formula from the following perspectives:
- Nomenclature – including Pinyin, Romaji and various English translations, with reference to Chinese characters where relevant.
- Reference Materials – page references to Otsuka and Hong-Yen Hsu texts.
- Modifications – common additions and subtractions used to create other Kampo formulas studied during the program.
- Kyo / Jitsu – identifying both Kyo and Jitsu Sho versions for each formula, together with discussion.
- Case Studies – reference to one or more case examples for each formula taken from the Otsuka Case Study text.
Pharmacy Study
Systematic discussion of formulas from the following perspectives:
- Stocking – approaches to organising and stocking the pharmacy.
- Suppliers – identifying companies supplying the various formulas.
- Modification – identifying individual herbs required for common modifications.
- Clinical Use – identifying the most and least commonly used formulas according to:
- 1 = Common
- 2 = Moderate
- 3 = Uncommon
Pharmacy Management
- Pharmacy management presentation and discussion
Supplier Presentations
- Global development of granular herbs
- Sunten modernisation of Traditional Chinese Medicine
6-day Live Practical Intensive Program Completion (Modules 3 to 8**) – 12th-17th November 2028 – Brisbane, Australia
Content to be advised
Program Copyright & Attribution
The Kampo Internship Certificate Program curriculum and program content are the intellectual property of Nigel Dawes and are reproduced by Qiology with permission. © Nigel Dawes.
Which practitioners/students will benefit from undertaking the Kampo Clinical Training Seminar Series?
- Practitioners wishing to increase their effective clinical results by using methods that are easy to learn and apply instantly in clinic.
- Students wishing to be highly effective in the clinical application of herbal prescriptions upon graduating.
- Practitioners and students of acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine with a strong focus on Japanese acupuncture styles – the Kampo system will dovetail perfectly with your current palpation framework, but you will be able to start applying that knowledge with your herbal medicine prescribing. You will also rapidly improve and deepen your understanding of acupuncture palpation diagnostics.
- Practitioners and students wishing to add significant depth to their diagnostic skills through advanced palpation methodology and theory, allowing them to increase their accuracy in herbal prescription for outstanding clinical results.
- Practitioners wishing to excel in Chinese/East-Asian herbal medicine prescription to benefit their patients
- Practitioners/students who study the works of Japanese acupuncture authors that include some basic Kampo patterns, but have not had an opportunity to study the complete system of Kampo.
- Practitioners and students who have studied other herbal programs that included some Kampo components, but did not include a structured and complete training in this system, who now wish to actually learn the complete system of Kampo.
- Practitioners who wish to learn and access a system of Japanese herbal medicine prescription that is rare to learn in the western world, and is usually reserved only to MDs in Japan.
- Those practitioners who have learned some basic Kampo Hara diagnostics in smaller or introductory seminars and webinars, but have not had the opportunity to study the complete system.
Regardless of which style or system of Chinese/East-Asian herbal medicine you practice, by undertaking the Kampo Clinical Training Program, your level of understanding and success in clinical prescribing will improve exponentially.
Seminar Attendance Details
Dates:
Modules 1+2 – 6-day Live Practical Intensive
22nd-27th August 2027 – Brisbane, Australia
Modules 3 to 8** – Online Formula Study – 24 x 4-hour webinars
October 2027 – October 2028 – Online
(All Webinars Recorded for Later Access to those who cannot attend on the day).
Webinar Dates:
2-Oct-2027 (4-hour webinar)
3-Oct-2027 (4-hour webinar)
30-Oct-2027 (4-hour webinar)
31-Oct-2027 (4-hour webinar)
20-Nov-2027 (4-hour webinar)
21-Nov-2027 (4-hour webinar)
11-Dec-2027 (4-hour webinar)
12-Dec-2027 (4-hour webinar)
15-Jan-2028 (4-hour webinar)
16-Jan-2028 (4-hour webinar)
12-Feb-2028 (4-hour webinar)
13-Feb-2028 (4-hour webinar)
11-Mar-2028 (4-hour webinar)
12-Mar-2028 (4-hour webinar)
8-Apr-2028 (4-hour webinar)
9-Apr-2028 (4-hour webinar)
6-May-2028 (4-hour webinar)
7-May-2028 (4-hour webinar)
3-Jun-2028 (4-hour webinar)
4-Jun-2028 (4-hour webinar)
16 Sep 2028 (4-hour webinar)
17-Sep-2028 (4-hour webinar)
14-Oct-2028 (4-hour webinar)
15-Oct-2028 (4-hour webinar)
Modules 3 to 8** – 6-day Live Practical Intensive Program Completion
12th-17th November 2028 – Brisbane, Australia
24 x 4 Hour Webinar Attendance Details:
Live Webinar Access will be emailed to you with Zoom access instructions prior to each webinar.
For accessing recorded webinars, access will be provided to you through our online learning system.
Access instructions will be provided to you after each recorded webinar is posted on our system.
Live Practical Intensive Attendance Details:
Time: 9am-6pm Each Day (please arrive at 8:30 am on the first day of each 6-day intensive)
Morning & Afternoon tea provided, suitable for those with dietary restrictions
Seminar Venue for 6-Day Live Practical Intensives:
Brisbane
Venue: The Ministry Centre, 23 Victoria St, Clayfield, QLD 4011 Australia
Parking available in surrounding streets and onsite parking at venue.
Google Maps Link:
Program Pricing, Registration & Payment Plans
Kampo Clinical Training Program — Brisbane & Online | 2027–2028
An 8-Module, 186-Hour Postgraduate Training Program in Traditional Japanese Herbal Medicine Prescription
Presented by Nigel Dawes M.A., L.Ac.
Brisbane, Australia + Online | 22 August 2027 – 17 November 2028
CPD approved/pre-approved by AACMA | Acupuncture NZ | NZASA, subject to applicable association requirements.
Program Overview
The Kampo Clinical Training Program is a comprehensive postgraduate training program delivered over approximately 15 months.
The program consists of three interconnected components:
Component 1 — Modules 1+2: Live Practical Intensive
22–27 August 2027 | Brisbane, Australia
6 days | 45 contact hours
Component 2 — Modules 3–8: Online Formula Study
2 October 2027 – 15 October 2028
24 × 4-hour webinars | 96 contact hours
All webinars are recorded, with lifetime access provided to registered participants.
Component 3 — Modules 3–8: Final Live Practical Intensive
12–17 November 2028 | Brisbane, Australia
6 days | 45 contact hours
Total Program: 186 Contact Hours
Completion of all three components is required for certification.
Participants must commence with Modules 1+2. Entry partway through the program is not permitted.
1. Complete Program Investment
The standard investment for the complete eight-module program is:
AUD $10,560 Including GST
The total program fee comprises:
| Program Component |
Standard Fee |
| Modules 1+2 — Initial Brisbane Intensive |
$3,300 |
| Modules 3–8 — Online Formula Study |
$3,960 |
| Modules 3–8 — Final Brisbane Intensive |
$3,300 |
| Total Program Investment |
$10,560 |
All prices are in Australian dollars and include GST.
To assist participants with managing the financial commitment, Qiology provides separate payment arrangements for each of the three components.
Participants are not required to pay the complete program fee at the outset.
2. Super Early Bird & Early Bird Offers
Modules 1+2 — Brisbane, 22–27 August 2027
Special discounted registration rates are available for the initial six-day Brisbane intensive.
| Registration Type |
Fee Inc GST |
Saving |
| Super Early Bird |
$2,640 |
$660 |
| Early Bird |
$2,970 |
$330 |
| Standard Registration |
$3,300 |
— |
Super Early Bird — Save 20%
AUD $2,640 Including GST
Available until 31 January 2027, 11:59 pm AEDT.
Save $660 compared with the standard Modules 1+2 registration fee.
Early Bird — Save 10%
AUD $2,970 Including GST
Available until 31 May 2027, 11:59 pm AEST.
Save $330 compared with the standard Modules 1+2 registration fee.
Standard Registration
AUD $3,300 Including GST
Applies from 1 June 2027.
Important Early Bird Conditions
Super Early Bird and Early Bird discounts apply exclusively to the Modules 1+2 Brisbane intensive.
Both discounted registration options require full payment at the time of registration.
Payment plans are available at standard pricing only.
The remaining Online Formula Study and Final Brisbane Intensive components retain their separately advertised fees.
Resulting Complete Program Investment
| Registration Arrangement |
Complete Program Total |
| Super Early Bird for Modules 1+2 |
$9,900 |
| Early Bird for Modules 1+2 |
$10,230 |
| Standard pricing for all components |
$10,560 |
These totals illustrate the complete program investment based on the selected Modules 1+2 registration rate. The three program components are registered and paid for according to their respective schedules.
3. Payment Plan — Modules 1+2
Initial Brisbane Live Practical Intensive
22–27 August 2027 | 45 Contact Hours
Standard Fee: AUD $3,300 Including GST
Participants who prefer not to pay the standard fee in full may select the payment-plan registration option through Qiology’s secure online booking system.
Payment Schedule
| Payment |
Due Date |
Amount |
| Initial booking deposit |
At registration |
$1,100 |
| Instalment 1 |
31 May 2027 |
$1,100 |
| Instalment 2 |
31 July 2027 |
$1,100 |
| Total |
|
$3,300 |
Registration is secured by paying the initial $1,100 deposit and accepting the applicable payment conditions.
The full fee must be paid before the commencement of the Brisbane intensive.
Participants registering after a scheduled instalment deadline must bring their payments up to date at registration.
Please note: The Super Early Bird and Early Bird discounts cannot be used with this instalment plan.
4. Payment Plan — Modules 3–8 Online Formula Study
24 × 4-Hour Online Webinars
October 2027 – October 2028 | 96 Contact Hours
Fee: AUD $3,960 Including GST
The Online Formula Study provides detailed training in classical Kampo herbal formulas, their diagnostic indications and clinical application.
The program is delivered through 24 four-hour online webinars across 12 teaching weekends.
All webinars will be recorded, and registered participants will receive lifetime access to the complete collection of 24 recordings.
Participants who cannot attend a live webinar may complete the relevant teaching through the recording, subject to the applicable completion and CPD requirements.
Registration and Payment Options
Participants may choose either:
Option A — Full Payment
AUD $3,960 including GST, payable when registering for the Online Formula Study.
Option B — Payment Plan
An initial deposit followed by two instalments.
Payment Schedule
| Payment |
Due Date |
Amount |
| Initial booking deposit |
20 September 2027 |
$1,320 |
| Instalment 1 |
31 January 2028 |
$1,320 |
| Instalment 2 |
31 May 2028 |
$1,320 |
| Total |
|
$3,960 |
The online payment-plan option enables participants to spread the cost across the teaching period.
Registration for this component follows the completion of Modules 1+2, the formal participant recommitment process and Qiology’s confirmation of program viability.
The advertised deposit deadline assumes that the continuing program is confirmed under the published arrangements. If revised terms are proposed, Qiology will advise any adjusted deadlines.
Online Formula Study Webinar Dates
2027
- 2–3 October — 2 webinars
- 30–31 October — 2 webinars
- 20–21 November — 2 webinars
- 11–12 December — 2 webinars
2028
- 15–16 January — 2 webinars
- 12–13 February — 2 webinars
- 11–12 March — 2 webinars
- 8–9 April — 2 webinars
- 6–7 May — 2 webinars
- 3–4 June — 2 webinars
- 16–17 September — 2 webinars
- 14–15 October — 2 webinars
Total: 24 Webinars | 96 Contact Hours
All webinars are recorded for later viewing and ongoing study.
5. Payment Plan — Modules 3–8 Final Brisbane Intensive
Six-Day Live Practical Intensive & Program Completion
12–17 November 2028 | Brisbane, Australia
45 Contact Hours
Fee: AUD $3,300 Including GST
This final intensive completes the practical training requirements of the Kampo Clinical Training Program.
Participants may pay the full fee at registration or select the instalment option.
Payment Schedule
| Payment |
Due Date |
Amount |
| Initial booking deposit |
30 June 2028 |
$1,100 |
| Instalment 1 |
31 August 2028 |
$1,100 |
| Instalment 2 |
30 September 2028 |
$1,100 |
| Total |
|
$3,300 |
The complete fee must be paid before the commencement of the final Brisbane intensive.
Successful completion of this component, together with the initial Brisbane intensive and the Online Formula Study, is required for program certification.
6. Important Program Commitment Conditions
Commitment to the Complete Program
This training is designed as a complete eight-module postgraduate program.
Participants registering for Modules 1+2 are expected to have a genuine intention to complete the entire program.
However, Qiology provides a permitted withdrawal opportunity following the first Brisbane intensive for participants who determine that the training is not suited to their needs.
Post-Intensive Decision and Recommitment
Following Modules 1+2, participants have until:
10 September 2027 — 11:59 pm AEST
to confirm whether they wish to continue into Modules 3–8.
Qiology will undertake an attendance census on 12 September 2027 and aims to confirm program viability by 15 September 2027.
Participants continuing into Modules 3–8 must accept the relevant continuation and withdrawal conditions.
Program Viability
The delivery of Modules 3–8 depends on sufficient continuing enrolments.
If enrolments are insufficient, Qiology may cancel the remaining components and refund payments received for undelivered training, or propose revised financial arrangements for participants to consider.
Any revised pricing must be accepted before it becomes binding.
Withdrawal and Cancellation
Special cancellation and withdrawal conditions apply to this extended training program, including a possible AUD $1,100 Program Viability Withdrawal Fee following formal commitment to Modules 3–8.
Participants should read the complete Cancellation, Refunds & Special Program Conditions before registering.
Applicable statutory refund rights remain unaffected.
7. Previous Graduate Repeat Attendance — 50% Discount
A special 50% repeat-attendance discount is available to eligible graduates who have previously completed the full Kampo program.
The offer is restricted to:
- Graduates of the complete Australian Kampo program delivered during 2020–2022.
- Graduates who completed the full Kampo program overseas, subject to approval by Nigel Dawes.
Australian Graduates
Eligible Australian graduates will be provided with a special registration discount code.
Overseas Graduates
Overseas graduates must contact Qiology by email to request approval.
Nigel Dawes must confirm eligibility before the discount can be granted.
Eligible repeat participants may attend individual modules or components without undertaking the complete program again.
The discount is available only to verified graduates of the full program.
8. How to Register and Pay
Registration is available through Qiology’s secure online registration and payment platform.
Please select the correct program component and payment option when registering.
Full Payment
Participants wishing to pay in full should select the relevant full-payment registration option.
Super Early Bird and Early Bird rates for Modules 1+2 are available exclusively through full payment.
Payment Plan Registration
Participants wishing to use an instalment plan should select the relevant Payment Plan option and pay the initial booking deposit.
There is no requirement to contact Qiology separately to activate the payment plan.
By selecting a payment plan, participants agree to the published instalment schedule and applicable registration conditions.
Late Registration and Instalments
Where registration remains available after an instalment due date, participants must bring all payments up to date according to the applicable schedule.
No participants may enter the training partway through the program.
For clarification regarding registration or payment arrangements, please contact Qiology.
9. Payment Methods
Qiology accepts the following payment methods:
- Secure online payment.
- Credit card.
- Australian bank transfer.
- International bank transfer.
- Cheque, subject to prior arrangement and confirmation.
Australian Bank Transfer Details
Account Name: Qiology
Bank: St George Bank
BSB: 112 879
Account Number: 484 964 964
International Bank Transfer Details
Account Name: Qiology
Bank: St George Bank
Bank Address: 4–16 Montgomery Street, Kogarah (Sydney), NSW 2217, Australia
SWIFT Code: SGBLAU2S
Account Number: 484 964 964
Please ensure the payment reference clearly identifies the participant and relevant program component.
International participants are responsible for ensuring that the correct Australian-dollar amount is received after any applicable bank charges.
10. Further Information
For registration enquiries, payment clarification, previous graduate eligibility or questions regarding the program, please contact:
Qiology
Email: info@qiology.com.au
Mobile: +61 405 044 576
We encourage all prospective participants to review the complete curriculum, training dates and program conditions before registering.
We look forward to welcoming practitioners to this comprehensive postgraduate training in traditional Japanese Kampo herbal medicine.
Qiology — Excellence in education, for the profession and by the profession.
Cancellation, Refunds & Special Program Conditions
Kampo Clinical Training Seminar/Webinar Series Brisbane Australia & Online | 2027 – 2028
Presented by Nigel Dawes M.A., L.Ac.
The Kampo Clinical Training Program is a comprehensive 186-hour postgraduate training program delivered across eight modules between August 2027 and November 2028.
The program consists of three interconnected components:
- Modules 1+2: Six-Day Live Practical Intensive — Brisbane, 22–27 August 2027.
- Modules 3–8: Online Formula Study — 24 four-hour webinars, October 2027–October 2028.
- Modules 3–8: Six-Day Live Practical Intensive and Program Completion — Brisbane, 12–17 November 2028.
All three components are required for program certification. Participants cannot enter the program partway through.
We ask all prospective participants to review the complete program schedule, financial arrangements and cancellation conditions before registering.
Our Approach to Program Commitment
Qiology is committed to providing high-quality continuing professional education and making specialist international training accessible to Australian practitioners.
Delivering a postgraduate program over approximately 15 months requires substantial forward planning, presenter commitments, venue arrangements, educational resources and financial investment.
The viability of the program depends on maintaining a committed group of participants throughout the training.
For this reason, registration is intended for practitioners who genuinely wish to undertake the complete eight-module program.
At the same time, we recognise that practitioners must balance their educational commitments with professional, personal and financial responsibilities.
We have therefore established flexible payment arrangements, a permitted withdrawal opportunity after the initial Brisbane intensive, and clearly defined conditions for subsequent program participation.
Our intention is to balance fairness to individual participants with the responsibilities involved in delivering the complete program to all attendees.
1. General Cancellation and Refund Conditions
Change of Mind — Within Seven Days of Registration
Participants who request cancellation within seven calendar days of their initial registration are eligible for a refund of payments received, less any applicable non-recoverable online payment transaction fees, provided the cancellation request is received more than 14 days before the commencement of the initial Brisbane intensive.
Any statutory refund entitlements remain unaffected.
Cancellation More Than 14 Days Before Program Commencement
Where a cancellation request is received more than 14 days before the commencement of Modules 1+2, Qiology will provide a refund of payments received, less a 15% administration fee.
The administration fee is intended to contribute toward reasonable registration, processing and administrative expenses associated with the cancellation.
Any applicable statutory refund rights take precedence.
Cancellation Within 14 Days of Program Commencement
Cancellation requests received within 14 days of the commencement of Modules 1+2 will be assessed under the late-cancellation conditions.
Refunds may be reduced to account for reasonable, non-recoverable costs and commitments incurred in preparing for the participant’s attendance, subject to applicable law.
Participants are encouraged to contact Qiology as soon as possible if unforeseen circumstances affect their ability to attend.
2. Permitted Withdrawal Following Modules 1+2
Initial Brisbane Intensive: 22–27 August 2027
Although the program is designed for complete eight-module participation, Qiology recognises that some practitioners may discover during the initial intensive that the Kampo approach, training methods or program structure are not suited to their professional needs.
For this reason, we provide a specific opportunity to withdraw after completing Modules 1+2.
Permitted Withdrawal Deadline
Friday 10 September 2027 — 11:59 pm AEST
Participants wishing to discontinue the program after Modules 1+2 must notify Qiology in writing by this deadline.
Withdrawal during this permitted period will not attract the $1,100 Program Viability Withdrawal Fee.
Fees already paid for the completed Modules 1+2 intensive are not refunded merely because a participant elects not to continue. This does not affect statutory refund rights.
Participants who withdraw at this stage will not be eligible for certification in the complete Kampo Clinical Training Program.
Continuing Into Modules 3–8
Participants who wish to continue must formally confirm their commitment to the remaining program components by 10 September 2027.
The remaining training includes the Online Formula Study and the final Brisbane practical intensive.
Continuation is subject to Qiology confirming that the program has sufficient enrolments to proceed under the advertised arrangements.
3. Attendance Census and Program Viability
To establish the continuing participant group, Qiology will undertake an attendance census following the initial Brisbane intensive.
Key Dates
- 10 September 2027: Deadline for withdrawal or confirmation of intention to continue.
- 12 September 2027: Attendance census.
- 15 September 2027: Target date for program viability confirmation.
- 20 September 2027: Online Formula Study deposit deadline, subject to program confirmation.
- 2 October 2027: Commencement of Online Formula Study.
Where the Program Is Financially Viable
If sufficient participants confirm their continuation, Qiology will proceed with Modules 3–8 under the advertised financial and educational arrangements.
Continuing participants will be required to complete the formal registration and payment arrangements for the Online Formula Study and agree to the applicable program continuation conditions.
Where Enrolments Are Insufficient
If the continuing enrolment numbers do not meet the financial requirements for delivering Modules 3–8, Qiology may offer participants the following options:
Option 1 — Cancellation of the Remaining Program
Modules 3–8 may be cancelled, with a full refund of payments received toward the undelivered components.
No Program Viability Withdrawal Fee will apply where Qiology cancels the remaining program.
Option 2 — Continuation Under Revised Financial Arrangements
Qiology may propose revised pricing for the remaining program components, based on the confirmed number of participants and the costs of delivering the training.
Any revised pricing will be communicated transparently before participants are asked to accept it.
Participants will be free to accept or decline the revised arrangements. Those who decline will not incur the Program Viability Withdrawal Fee solely because they have not accepted the new terms.
If revised terms are proposed, Qiology will provide an appropriate acceptance deadline and adjust payment deadlines where necessary.
4. Formal Commitment to Modules 3–8
Once program viability is confirmed, participants continuing beyond Modules 1+2 will be required to:
- Confirm their commitment to completing the remaining program components.
- Accept the applicable program continuation, cancellation and withdrawal conditions.
- Complete registration for the Online Formula Study, either by full payment or by paying the required payment-plan deposit.
- Complete the remaining program payments according to the agreed schedules.
A separate acknowledgement of the program commitment and withdrawal conditions will be provided as part of the continuation process.
The payment plans are provided to assist participants with cash flow. They do not convert the complete program into independent, unrelated courses.
5. Program Viability Withdrawal Fee
AUD $1,100 including GST
The Program Viability Withdrawal Fee is intended to contribute toward the reasonable financial consequences of a participant withdrawing after formally committing to the continuing program.
The fee is not intended as a punishment or penalty.
Long-format international education programs involve costs and commitments based on anticipated attendance, including presenter arrangements, administration, teaching resources, venue expenses and the delivery of future modules.
Where a participant withdraws after the continuing cohort has been confirmed, Qiology may be unable to replace that participant because mid-program entry is not permitted.
The withdrawal fee is intended to contribute toward those foreseeable financial consequences and help protect the viability of the program for the remaining attendees.
The fee will apply only where permitted by the agreed terms and applicable law. Qiology will not impose charges that exceed its lawful entitlements or recover the same loss twice.
6. Withdrawal During the Online Formula Study
October 2027 – October 2028
Participants who formally commit to Modules 3–8 and subsequently withdraw partway through the Online Formula Study may be eligible for a partial refund of the unused or undelivered portion of their online training fees.
The refund assessment will take account of:
- The online teaching already delivered or made available to the participant.
- The proportion of the online component remaining at the effective withdrawal date.
- Payments already received and instalments due under the agreed payment schedule.
- Any applicable non-recoverable expenses and lawful cancellation charges.
- The $1,100 Program Viability Withdrawal Fee, where applicable.
The Program Viability Withdrawal Fee may be charged in addition to fees properly payable for training already delivered or made available.
Where a refund is due, Qiology may apply lawful outstanding charges against the refund before returning the balance.
Where the participant has paid less than the amount properly due, an outstanding balance may remain payable.
Refund calculations will be provided in writing and will not involve double recovery of the same costs or losses.
Any statutory refund rights remain unaffected.
7. Withdrawal From the Final Brisbane Intensive
12–17 November 2028
The final six-day Brisbane intensive is an essential component of the certification program.
Participants who complete the Online Formula Study but do not attend the final intensive will not qualify for certification unless an alternative completion arrangement is expressly approved by the presenter and Qiology.
Early Withdrawal From the Final Intensive
Where a participant provides sufficiently early notice that they will not attend the final Brisbane intensive, Qiology may provide a refund of the applicable final-intensive fees, less the $1,100 Program Viability Withdrawal Fee and any other lawful, non-duplicative amounts properly payable.
The precise early-notice deadline will be specified in the registration conditions.
Late Withdrawal or Non-Attendance
Where a participant withdraws at late notice, or does not attend the final intensive without an approved arrangement, Qiology may retain fees already paid for that intensive to the extent permitted by law and justified by the circumstances.
If the participant has already paid the full final-intensive fee and that fee is lawfully retained, Qiology will not impose an additional $1,100 Program Viability Withdrawal Fee for the same withdrawal.
Where fees remain outstanding, the amount properly payable will be assessed under the agreed payment conditions and applicable law.
Non-Completion
Participants who do not complete the final intensive will not receive full-program certification, regardless of whether they have completed the online component or paid the final-intensive fee.
8. Missed Modules, Webinar Recordings and Exceptional Circumstances
Online Formula Study
All 24 Online Formula Study webinars will be recorded.
Participants will receive lifetime access to the recordings, enabling them to review the teaching or complete sessions they could not attend live.
Completion of a webinar through its recording will count toward program completion and the applicable CPD requirements, subject to any assessment, participation or verification requirements of the relevant professional associations.
Missing a live webinar does not automatically constitute withdrawal from the program.
Practical Intensives
Attendance and satisfactory completion of the required practical training are essential components of certification.
Where a participant is unable to attend a required practical session because of genuine exceptional circumstances, the presenter may consider whether a suitable alternative learning or completion arrangement is possible.
Such arrangements are discretionary and cannot be guaranteed.
Additional learning requirements or costs may apply where appropriate and agreed.
9. Previous Graduate Repeat Attendance — 50% Discount
A 50% repeat-attendance discount is available to eligible graduates who have previously completed the full Kampo training program.
Eligibility is restricted to:
- Graduates who completed the full Australian Kampo program delivered during 2020–2022.
- Graduates who completed the full Kampo program overseas and whose eligibility is approved by Nigel Dawes.
Australian Graduates
Eligible graduates of the 2020–2022 Australian program will receive a special registration discount code from Qiology.
Overseas Graduates
Overseas graduates wishing to repeat the program must contact Qiology by email.
Eligibility must be verified and approved by Nigel Dawes before the 50% discount can be granted.
Repeat Attendance Conditions
Eligible previous graduates may attend individual components or modules rather than repeating the complete program.
Repeat attendees may occasionally be invited to assist with relevant educational activities, at the discretion of the presenter.
The discount is available only to verified graduates of the complete program and cannot be claimed by practitioners who previously attended only selected modules.
10. Participant Responsibilities
Before registering, participants are asked to:
- Review all published training dates and ensure they can reasonably commit to the program.
- Understand that all three program components are required for certification.
- Review the applicable payment arrangements and financial obligations.
- Notify Qiology promptly of circumstances that may affect attendance.
- Complete payments according to the agreed schedule.
- Observe the formal continuation and withdrawal deadlines.
We appreciate that unforeseen circumstances may arise, and Qiology will consider individual situations fairly and in accordance with applicable law.
11. Contact Qiology
For clarification regarding registration, cancellation, refunds, exceptional circumstances or program continuation, please contact:
Qiology
Email: info@qiology.com.au
Mobile: +61 405 044 576
A Final Note
Qiology is committed to providing exceptional educational opportunities for the acupuncture and herbal medicine profession.
Our cancellation and program commitment arrangements are designed to balance the interests of participants, presenters and organisers, while supporting the successful completion of a substantial postgraduate training program.
We sincerely appreciate the understanding and commitment of practitioners who undertake this training.
Excellence in education, for the profession and by the profession.
These conditions operate subject to applicable Australian Consumer Law and do not exclude or restrict any non-excludable consumer rights or remedies.
Testimonials for Nigel Dawes regarding the KAMPO CLINICAL TRAINING SEMINAR SERIES
I graduated from Oriental Medical School with the standard training in the TCM approach to herbal medicine diagnosis and prescription. I tried to use the knowledge I gained during that time throughout the first several years of my practice in order to utilize the invaluable tool of Chinese herbal medicine in the clinic to help improve my clinical results with patients. Occasionally I felt I really understood the formula I was prescribing and had the confidence that it truly was the correct prescription for that patient. Results were mostly mixed and my excitement for utilizing Chinese herbal medicine waned significantly.
After only one 4 day weekend of study with Nigel my prescriptive confidence skyrocketed, my passion for herbal medicine was reignited and my desire to explore and study further has increased.
Kampo is such a clear and concise understanding of the classical approaches and allows the practitioner to diagnose and prescribe with great success and confidence in short order.
Nigel has an abundance of theoretical, clinical, hands-on and academic experience that he offers up to his students with delight and passion. His collected knowledge is unique in the world of herbal medicine teachers in offering educational opportunities in the U.S. beyond the acupuncture school classrooms.
I cannot recommend his course highly enough to do justice to how much he has done to change my professional use of and success with traditional Chinese herbal medicine.
Gretchen Gonzalez, DOM, AP
Jacksonville, FL
This is the testimonial requested awhile back. I apologize for the late reply and entry. I do not think this does justice to Nigel’s Buddha nature but it is an attempt.
Much light, love and blessings.
Everyone recognizes Nigel’s mastery of the Japanese Kampo herbal tradition, its formulas use, herbal ingredients and combinations, processes, history and customs. We all acknowledge his great expertise, knowledge, passion for Kampo, never-ending curiosity and unceasing study. His energy and love for his work and teaching radiates out and touches every person, client and student he interacts with. You cannot help but be touched by his sincere desire to impart his knowledge and herbal experience to you. In this regard, he has touched the hearts of all his students. What has touched me the most is his kind, compassionate and heart to heart mentoring of his students. He has never missed a study group even though it is in a time zone two hours different from his. He graciously imparts his wisdom and encourages us to dig deeper, see different perspectives and expand our understanding of how the Kampo system can be applied to each case. In addition, he never fails to answer a student’s case question in a timely manner bringing his insight, experience and knowledge to the case and its discussion online. Not only that but his interaction with clients for case studies has been an example of how I would not only like to be treated as a client but also demonstrates how I would like to be as a practitioner. Being a student of Nigel’s has enriched my life in so many tangible and intangible ways. I look forward to continuing my studies with him, learning more, interacting with and being in friendship with him.
Light, love and many blessings.
Anonymous
In these times to integrate East Asian Medicine into the Western conventional model so prevalent in our educational system, Nigel Dawes’ series of Kampo Herbal Medicine shines in the dark like a beacon on the road we all travel. His dedication, focus, and integrity in bringing to light this most classical form of our medicine are monumental. The material is concise yet extensive, brought to life by his many years of study and clinical experience. Having studied for many years what Nigel has brought to light, the enormity of information has enhanced my patient’s health, my student’s knowledge, and my own clinical experiences as a practitioner.
Thank you Nigel, for what you have brought to us all.
In deeply sincere appreciation,
KC Conover, L.Ac.
Nigel’s Kampo Clinical Training Course has greatly increased my understanding of the use of herbal formulas as well as my success in prescribing formulas to patients. This course has improved and refined my palpatory and diagnostic skills. As I apply his approach clinically, both in my private practice and in the college clinic, my skills continue to evolve. Despite my extensive TCM herbal education, I have never experienced the confidence in herbal prescribing that I do now. Nigel freely shares his vast amount of knowledge and his own clinical experience to create an outstanding series capable of making anyone into a herbalist who has the desire.
I highly recommend this course for anyone who has the desire to become a herbalist.
Thank you Nigel!
Elizabeth Talcott, L.Ac., DAOM
As a Shiatsu therapist, I’m naturally drawn to other Japanese practices. After years of development in my core art, I opened to rice grain moxibustion and Sotai, and both have proven to be valuable additions. Along the way, I became exposed to Kampo and was convinced it could add an internal medicine component to my practice, but training was difficult to come by. When Nigel’s certificate program popped up, I committed right away.
Nigel’s clinical Kampo certificate program has been invaluable. The Kampo method is a very practical application of herbal formulas, allowing one to begin prescribing, with success, early on. With his background in Shiatsu, Nigel has created a Kata for abdominal diagnosis that is readily accessible to those with bodywork experience, and he has been very welcoming. His breadth and depth of experience in Japanese medicine is extensive, and he shares his knowledge freely in a very digestible way. I’ve been inspired through this program, and have realized a greater synergy in my Japanese medicine, martial arts and meditation practices.
Nigel is a seasoned teacher and he’s readily able to guide and support an Asian Bodywork Therapist, without a background in acupuncture or Chinese herbs, to become successful in the practice of Kampo. Asian Bodywork Therapy and Kampo are a powerful combination, making for a well-rounded practitioner. If you are a qualified body worker that’s interested in herbal medicine and dedicated to study and practice, I encourage you to attend!
Brian Skow
M.S., AOBTA-CP®, Dipl. ABT (NCCAOM)
Nigel Dawes is a charismatic teacher with an enormous wealth of Kampo knowledge.
You couldn’t ask for a better teacher if you want to learn Japanese Herbs.
Tracy Conrad
Each seminar or online course page displays CPD points applicable.
CPD points are approved/pre-approved by AACMA | Acupuncture NZ | NZASA
Whilst we are pre-approved CPD provider for NZASA, we cannot guarantee that ALL of our content will align with the NZASA CPD Categories. It is advisable that you seek guidance from NZASA, if you are unsure.
This course and its content is strictly for educational purposes only and any statements made in the marketing material have not been evaluated by the Therapeutic Goods Administration. All of the herbal formulas mentioned do not attest to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any diseases, illnesses or any other health issues.
Some of the herbal formulas taught in this course have been included in the curriculum strictly for educational purposes only, to maintain the integrity of the historical teachings of Chinese and Japanese herbal medicine.
Cancellation, Refunds & Special Program Conditions
Kampo Clinical Training Seminar/Webinar Series Brisbane Australia & Online | 2027 – 2028
Presented by Nigel Dawes M.A., L.Ac.
The Kampo Clinical Training Program is a comprehensive 186-hour postgraduate training program delivered across eight modules between August 2027 and November 2028.
The program consists of three interconnected components:
- Modules 1+2: Six-Day Live Practical Intensive — Brisbane, 22–27 August 2027.
- Modules 3–8: Online Formula Study — 24 four-hour webinars, October 2027–October 2028.
- Modules 3–8: Six-Day Live Practical Intensive and Program Completion — Brisbane, 12–17 November 2028.
All three components are required for program certification. Participants cannot enter the program partway through.
We ask all prospective participants to review the complete program schedule, financial arrangements and cancellation conditions before registering.
Our Approach to Program Commitment
Qiology is committed to providing high-quality continuing professional education and making specialist international training accessible to Australian practitioners.
Delivering a postgraduate program over approximately 15 months requires substantial forward planning, presenter commitments, venue arrangements, educational resources and financial investment.
The viability of the program depends on maintaining a committed group of participants throughout the training.
For this reason, registration is intended for practitioners who genuinely wish to undertake the complete eight-module program.
At the same time, we recognise that practitioners must balance their educational commitments with professional, personal and financial responsibilities.
We have therefore established flexible payment arrangements, a permitted withdrawal opportunity after the initial Brisbane intensive, and clearly defined conditions for subsequent program participation.
Our intention is to balance fairness to individual participants with the responsibilities involved in delivering the complete program to all attendees.
1. General Cancellation and Refund Conditions
Change of Mind — Within Seven Days of Registration
Participants who request cancellation within seven calendar days of their initial registration are eligible for a refund of payments received, less any applicable non-recoverable online payment transaction fees, provided the cancellation request is received more than 14 days before the commencement of the initial Brisbane intensive.
Any statutory refund entitlements remain unaffected.
Cancellation More Than 14 Days Before Program Commencement
Where a cancellation request is received more than 14 days before the commencement of Modules 1+2, Qiology will provide a refund of payments received, less a 15% administration fee.
The administration fee is intended to contribute toward reasonable registration, processing and administrative expenses associated with the cancellation.
Any applicable statutory refund rights take precedence.
Cancellation Within 14 Days of Program Commencement
Cancellation requests received within 14 days of the commencement of Modules 1+2 will be assessed under the late-cancellation conditions.
Refunds may be reduced to account for reasonable, non-recoverable costs and commitments incurred in preparing for the participant’s attendance, subject to applicable law.
Participants are encouraged to contact Qiology as soon as possible if unforeseen circumstances affect their ability to attend.
2. Permitted Withdrawal Following Modules 1+2
Initial Brisbane Intensive: 22–27 August 2027
Although the program is designed for complete eight-module participation, Qiology recognises that some practitioners may discover during the initial intensive that the Kampo approach, training methods or program structure are not suited to their professional needs.
For this reason, we provide a specific opportunity to withdraw after completing Modules 1+2.
Permitted Withdrawal Deadline
Friday 10 September 2027 — 11:59 pm AEST
Participants wishing to discontinue the program after Modules 1+2 must notify Qiology in writing by this deadline.
Withdrawal during this permitted period will not attract the $1,100 Program Viability Withdrawal Fee.
Fees already paid for the completed Modules 1+2 intensive are not refunded merely because a participant elects not to continue. This does not affect statutory refund rights.
Participants who withdraw at this stage will not be eligible for certification in the complete Kampo Clinical Training Program.
Continuing Into Modules 3–8
Participants who wish to continue must formally confirm their commitment to the remaining program components by 10 September 2027.
The remaining training includes the Online Formula Study and the final Brisbane practical intensive.
Continuation is subject to Qiology confirming that the program has sufficient enrolments to proceed under the advertised arrangements.
3. Attendance Census and Program Viability
To establish the continuing participant group, Qiology will undertake an attendance census following the initial Brisbane intensive.
Key Dates
- 10 September 2027: Deadline for withdrawal or confirmation of intention to continue.
- 12 September 2027: Attendance census.
- 15 September 2027: Target date for program viability confirmation.
- 20 September 2027: Online Formula Study deposit deadline, subject to program confirmation.
- 2 October 2027: Commencement of Online Formula Study.
Where the Program Is Financially Viable
If sufficient participants confirm their continuation, Qiology will proceed with Modules 3–8 under the advertised financial and educational arrangements.
Continuing participants will be required to complete the formal registration and payment arrangements for the Online Formula Study and agree to the applicable program continuation conditions.
Where Enrolments Are Insufficient
If the continuing enrolment numbers do not meet the financial requirements for delivering Modules 3–8, Qiology may offer participants the following options:
Option 1 — Cancellation of the Remaining Program
Modules 3–8 may be cancelled, with a full refund of payments received toward the undelivered components.
No Program Viability Withdrawal Fee will apply where Qiology cancels the remaining program.
Option 2 — Continuation Under Revised Financial Arrangements
Qiology may propose revised pricing for the remaining program components, based on the confirmed number of participants and the costs of delivering the training.
Any revised pricing will be communicated transparently before participants are asked to accept it.
Participants will be free to accept or decline the revised arrangements. Those who decline will not incur the Program Viability Withdrawal Fee solely because they have not accepted the new terms.
If revised terms are proposed, Qiology will provide an appropriate acceptance deadline and adjust payment deadlines where necessary.
4. Formal Commitment to Modules 3–8
Once program viability is confirmed, participants continuing beyond Modules 1+2 will be required to:
- Confirm their commitment to completing the remaining program components.
- Accept the applicable program continuation, cancellation and withdrawal conditions.
- Complete registration for the Online Formula Study, either by full payment or by paying the required payment-plan deposit.
- Complete the remaining program payments according to the agreed schedules.
A separate acknowledgement of the program commitment and withdrawal conditions will be provided as part of the continuation process.
The payment plans are provided to assist participants with cash flow. They do not convert the complete program into independent, unrelated courses.
5. Program Viability Withdrawal Fee
AUD $1,100 including GST
The Program Viability Withdrawal Fee is intended to contribute toward the reasonable financial consequences of a participant withdrawing after formally committing to the continuing program.
The fee is not intended as a punishment or penalty.
Long-format international education programs involve costs and commitments based on anticipated attendance, including presenter arrangements, administration, teaching resources, venue expenses and the delivery of future modules.
Where a participant withdraws after the continuing cohort has been confirmed, Qiology may be unable to replace that participant because mid-program entry is not permitted.
The withdrawal fee is intended to contribute toward those foreseeable financial consequences and help protect the viability of the program for the remaining attendees.
The fee will apply only where permitted by the agreed terms and applicable law. Qiology will not impose charges that exceed its lawful entitlements or recover the same loss twice.
6. Withdrawal During the Online Formula Study
October 2027 – October 2028
Participants who formally commit to Modules 3–8 and subsequently withdraw partway through the Online Formula Study may be eligible for a partial refund of the unused or undelivered portion of their online training fees.
The refund assessment will take account of:
- The online teaching already delivered or made available to the participant.
- The proportion of the online component remaining at the effective withdrawal date.
- Payments already received and instalments due under the agreed payment schedule.
- Any applicable non-recoverable expenses and lawful cancellation charges.
- The $1,100 Program Viability Withdrawal Fee, where applicable.
The Program Viability Withdrawal Fee may be charged in addition to fees properly payable for training already delivered or made available.
Where a refund is due, Qiology may apply lawful outstanding charges against the refund before returning the balance.
Where the participant has paid less than the amount properly due, an outstanding balance may remain payable.
Refund calculations will be provided in writing and will not involve double recovery of the same costs or losses.
Any statutory refund rights remain unaffected.
7. Withdrawal From the Final Brisbane Intensive
12–17 November 2028
The final six-day Brisbane intensive is an essential component of the certification program.
Participants who complete the Online Formula Study but do not attend the final intensive will not qualify for certification unless an alternative completion arrangement is expressly approved by the presenter and Qiology.
Early Withdrawal From the Final Intensive
Where a participant provides sufficiently early notice that they will not attend the final Brisbane intensive, Qiology may provide a refund of the applicable final-intensive fees, less the $1,100 Program Viability Withdrawal Fee and any other lawful, non-duplicative amounts properly payable.
The precise early-notice deadline will be specified in the registration conditions.
Late Withdrawal or Non-Attendance
Where a participant withdraws at late notice, or does not attend the final intensive without an approved arrangement, Qiology may retain fees already paid for that intensive to the extent permitted by law and justified by the circumstances.
If the participant has already paid the full final-intensive fee and that fee is lawfully retained, Qiology will not impose an additional $1,100 Program Viability Withdrawal Fee for the same withdrawal.
Where fees remain outstanding, the amount properly payable will be assessed under the agreed payment conditions and applicable law.
Non-Completion
Participants who do not complete the final intensive will not receive full-program certification, regardless of whether they have completed the online component or paid the final-intensive fee.
8. Missed Modules, Webinar Recordings and Exceptional Circumstances
Online Formula Study
All 24 Online Formula Study webinars will be recorded.
Participants will receive lifetime access to the recordings, enabling them to review the teaching or complete sessions they could not attend live.
Completion of a webinar through its recording will count toward program completion and the applicable CPD requirements, subject to any assessment, participation or verification requirements of the relevant professional associations.
Missing a live webinar does not automatically constitute withdrawal from the program.
Practical Intensives
Attendance and satisfactory completion of the required practical training are essential components of certification.
Where a participant is unable to attend a required practical session because of genuine exceptional circumstances, the presenter may consider whether a suitable alternative learning or completion arrangement is possible.
Such arrangements are discretionary and cannot be guaranteed.
Additional learning requirements or costs may apply where appropriate and agreed.
9. Previous Graduate Repeat Attendance — 50% Discount
A 50% repeat-attendance discount is available to eligible graduates who have previously completed the full Kampo training program.
Eligibility is restricted to:
- Graduates who completed the full Australian Kampo program delivered during 2020–2022.
- Graduates who completed the full Kampo program overseas and whose eligibility is approved by Nigel Dawes.
Australian Graduates
Eligible graduates of the 2020–2022 Australian program will receive a special registration discount code from Qiology.
Overseas Graduates
Overseas graduates wishing to repeat the program must contact Qiology by email.
Eligibility must be verified and approved by Nigel Dawes before the 50% discount can be granted.
Repeat Attendance Conditions
Eligible previous graduates may attend individual components or modules rather than repeating the complete program.
Repeat attendees may occasionally be invited to assist with relevant educational activities, at the discretion of the presenter.
The discount is available only to verified graduates of the complete program and cannot be claimed by practitioners who previously attended only selected modules.
10. Participant Responsibilities
Before registering, participants are asked to:
- Review all published training dates and ensure they can reasonably commit to the program.
- Understand that all three program components are required for certification.
- Review the applicable payment arrangements and financial obligations.
- Notify Qiology promptly of circumstances that may affect attendance.
- Complete payments according to the agreed schedule.
- Observe the formal continuation and withdrawal deadlines.
We appreciate that unforeseen circumstances may arise, and Qiology will consider individual situations fairly and in accordance with applicable law.
11. Contact Qiology
For clarification regarding registration, cancellation, refunds, exceptional circumstances or program continuation, please contact:
Qiology
Email: info@qiology.com.au
Mobile: +61 405 044 576
A Final Note
Qiology is committed to providing exceptional educational opportunities for the acupuncture and herbal medicine profession.
Our cancellation and program commitment arrangements are designed to balance the interests of participants, presenters and organisers, while supporting the successful completion of a substantial postgraduate training program.
We sincerely appreciate the understanding and commitment of practitioners who undertake this training.
Excellence in education, for the profession and by the profession.
These conditions operate subject to applicable Australian Consumer Law and do not exclude or restrict any non-excludable consumer rights or remedies.
