Clinical Practice

Case-based approach

The Jing Fang Lecture Series, as well as covering the foundational theory of Classical Herbalism, reflects a case-based approach to the study of Chinese herbal medicine.

All the audio lectures are richly illustrated with case histories from Dr Feng Shilun in Beijing, and from our SCCH clinic, which help to bring the theory to life, and underline the clinical effectiveness of Jing Fang herbal medicine.

Clinical Sessions

Herbalists who are new to Jing Fang also have the opportunity to deepen their knowledge by attending our regular clinical sessions. During these sessions, students are able to observe an experienced Jing Fang herbalist in practice, discuss the cases, and understand how Classical formulas are used and modified to treat the complexities of real-life patients.

The sessions are split into two parts. Firstly, the clinic session itself, where patients discuss their symptoms, and the Jing Fang herbalist will prescribe herbs. There are often short breaks between patients for questions and further explainations. After the patients have been seen, some time is set aside for deeper discussion of the cases, specific questions that have arisen, and detailed explaination of the diagnosis and prescription etc. Often there will be time for participants to bring their own cases for discussion with the supervisor.

We run regular sessions online, as well as yearly ‘in-person’ clinics at the Complementary Health Centre in Cholsey, Oxfordshire.

Thus students are exposed from the start to the way the Jing Fang Six Syndrome Differentiation System works in practice, and you can see from the start how this extraordinary medicine can improve your clinical results.

Upcoming online clinical sessions:

Clinical sessions take place over two days, on Monday and Tuesday afternoons.

2026
  • 14th & 15th September ’26
  • 5th & 6th October ’26
  • 26th & 27th October ’26
  • 16th & 17th November ’26
  • 7th & 8th December ’26

2027

  • 18th & 19th January ’27
  • 8th & 9th February ’27
  • 19th, 20th & 21st February ’27 (In-Person)
  • 1st & 2nd March ’27
  • 15th & 16th March ’27
  • 5th & 6th April ’27
  • 19th & 20th April ’27
  • 10th & 11th May ’27
  • 7th & 8th June ’27
  • 25th, 26th & 27th June ’27 (In-Person)
  • 5th & 6th July ’27
  • 19th & 20th July ’2

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What Our Students Say:

I have been very lucky to meet Frances Turner and study the Jing Fang tradition you have shared all over the world. It’s a truly wonderful medicine, which I absolutely love to continue learning and practicing. So many have benefited from these teachings.

Naoko Taoka, Graduate 2019

It has been the most remarkable and fulfilling educational experience I have ever had, because the learning is done through observing real patients and seeing how Frances diagnoses and treats them. Every week I’m there, I learn something new whether it is about herbs or formulas or syndromes. And being at the clinic is always hugely interesting. Doing Frances’s course and learning the Jing Fang pattern diagnosis has changed the way I treat my own patients as an acupuncturist.

Suzanne Mounter, Graduate 2020

It has been the most remarkable and fulfilling educational experience I have ever had.

Suzanne Mounter, Graduate 2020

Frances does a wonderful job of teaching Jing Fang to us in England, online and in person. It has transformed my herbal practice into being more effective, with quicker results, and being more curative.

Vasanthy Watt, Supervisor 2022
Thank you for bringing Jing Fang into my life, it has done miracles for my health…I feel so privileged to have discovered this lineage.
Anna van der Vlies, Acupuncturist and Chinese Herbal Medicine Practitioner

The Jing Fang introductory lectures are extremely useful. The information is explained in a very clear and structured manner, with case studies that illustrate all the different formula patterns. The audio is a bonus. These lectures provide a very solid base that complement the practical side of the apprenticeship and help consolidate your learning.

Cristina Lopez-Pasqual, Graduate 2022

It is such a privilege to be studying the Jing Fang Apprenticeship with Frances Turner, and I cannot wait to incorporate this incredible system into my practice to help patients.

Cristina Lopez-Pasqual, Graduate 2022

It has been the single most helpful thing I’ve done for my health – it’s been life changing.

Simone Irmscher, Patient 2022

Your depth of knowledge, as well as your warmth and willingness to share it, have made the last two years the most important and enjoyable of my career to date.

Tom Kennedy, Graduate 2021

Dr Feng, you have turned my world upside-down with this wonderful Jing Fang system… reading your case histories is inspirational.

Gail Newton, Supervisor 2021

It has been rewarding and challenging to use this medicine. Every patient is a teacher!

Victoria Conran, Graduate 2019

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Testimonials from patients, students and graduates.

Your depth of knowledge, as well as your warmth and willingness to share it, have made the last two years the most important and enjoyable of my career to date.
Tom Kennedy, JFA Graduate 2021
Frances does a wonderful job of teaching Jing Fang to us in England, online and in person. It has transformed my herbal practice into being more effective, with quicker results, and being more curative.
Vasanthy Watt, JFA Supervisor 2022
Thank you for bringing Jing Fang into my life, it has done miracles for my health…I feel so privileged to have discovered this lineage.
Anna van der Vlies, Acupuncturist and Chinese Herbal Medicine Practitioner

It is such a privilege to be studying the Jing Fang Apprenticeship with Frances Turner, and I cannot wait to incorporate this incredible system into my practice to help patients.

Cristina Lopez-Pasqual, JFA Apprentice 2020-22
Jing fang has given me a way of understanding herbal medicine that is both profound and effective. For that I am eternally grateful!
Andrew Nuttall, JFA Graduate 2021

It has been the most remarkable and fulfilling educational experience I have ever had.

Suzanne Mounter, JFA Graduate 2020
The Jing Fang introductory lectures are extremely useful. The information is explained in a very clear and structured manner, with case studies that illustrate all the different formula patterns. The audio is a bonus. These lectures provide a very solid base that complement the practical side of the apprenticeship and help consolidate your learning.
Cristina Lopez-Pasqual, Apprentice 2020-22
Dr Feng, you have turned my world upside-down with this wonderful Jing Fang system… reading your case histories is inspirational.
Gail Newton, Acupuncture and Chinese Herbal Medicine Practitioner

It has been the most remarkable and fulfilling educational experience I have ever had, because the learning is done through observing real patients and seeing how Frances diagnoses and treats them. Every week I’m there, I learn something new whether it is about herbs or formulas or syndromes. And being at the clinic is always hugely interesting. Doing Frances’s course and learning the Jing Fang pattern diagnosis has changed the way I treat my own patients as an acupuncturist.

Suzanne Mounter, JFA Graduate 2020

I have been very lucky to meet Frances Turner and study the Jing Fang tradition you have shared all over the world. It’s a truly wonderful medicine, which I absolutely love to continue learning and practicing. So many have benefited from these teachings.

Naoko Taoka to Dr Feng Shi-Lun, JFA Graduate 2019
It has been rewarding and challenging to use this medicine. Every patient is a teacher!
Victoria Conran, JFA Graduate 2019

It has been the single most helpful thing I’ve done for my health – it’s been life changing.

Simone Irmscher, JFA Patient 2022

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