Burnell Acupuncture

Classical Five-Element Acupuncture – Plant Spirit Medicine

PLANT SPIRIT MEDICINE COURSE

~ Five-Element Herbal Medicine ~ 

Community Education sponsored by the Institute of Taoist Education & Acupuncture (ITEA) in collaboration with Susana Burnell

Course Overview

ITEA is pleased to announce a new continuing education Plant Spirit Medicine course delivered over 7 days online and in-person, taught by Susana Burnell and co-teachers Erin Hesby and Thomas Malone.

  • Dates: September 17-20 & 25-27, 2026  (7 Days Total)
  • Time: 9 am – 5 pm Mountain Time (USA)
  • Location: Zoom & in-person @ ITEA
  • NCBAHM PDAs available: 51.5 Total
    • 17 Core
    • 34.5 Professional Enhancement

Course Tuition

  • New students: $550
  • Repeat students: $450
  • CF-EA Students: $375
  • Recent graduates in practice less than 1 year: $375
  • Work study options available: inquire with Susana
  • A non-refundable deposit of $200 due by August 1
  • Payment in full due by August 17, 2026

To join, please send the information form below. After you are approved, please register for the course to save your spot.

Step 1: Submit Information Form
Step 2: Registration

Cancellation Policy

  • A refund of 50% may be issued if cancellation occurs two weeks before the class begins.
  • If cancelled less than two weeks before the course starts, no refund is given.
  • Non-attendance or early departure does not warrant a refund.
  • If the course is cancelled for any reason, a refund will be issued.

What is Plant Spirit Medicine?

Plant Spirit Medicine is a system of medicine that uses the healing power of the spirit level of plants. Its pathway is based upon Five-Element acupuncture. It follows The Law of the Five Elements as well as Classical Five-Element style treatment planning as taught by J.R. Worsley.  The only difference plants are used  instead of needles, the spirit level of plants. From the beginning of time, plants have nourished, healed, provided shelter and bestowed their beauty upon humanity.  They live naturally in harmony with their environment and that very quality is their gift which they graciously bestow upon us.  It is an effective and elegant system of medicine.

 

A plant can do anything a needle can….

J.R. Worsley

About This Training

Discover the realms where animals, plants, spirit guides and humans communicate with each other. In this program, you will meet them. You will immerse yourself in the wisdom of the spirit world and learn how to use its knowledge to serve others. We will take you step-by-step through the process.

Who Can Take This Training?

This program has been taught to people with many backgrounds such as herbalists, Classical Five Element, TCM and Zero Balancing practitioners, massage therapists, writers, business people and artists. People with a variety of backgrounds are welcome.

What You Will Love About This Course

Discovering and deepening your innate and powerful connection with the beauty and wisdom of our natural world  ~  While enjoying the spacious and collegial  environment of this online/in-person learning venue

Though this is a seven-day course (split into 2 parts), the very nature of the work is relaxing and spacious. The convenience of presenting the class via live-streaming, makes it possible for people, who otherwise would not have been able to travel, to attend the course.

The spirit level of the plant and natural world is profoundly available in this venue. Everyone will have the opportunity to learn and perfect their ‘journey” process and share and learn from others in a welcoming and collegial environment.

 

Teachers

Erin Hesby

Susana Burnell

Thomas Malone



Testimonials From Our Live Stream Participants

I initially had doubts about taking an online class for seven days. They vanished quickly and I immersed myself with delight.  It has been uplifting and touching. Charles and Suzanne taught us in an amazing supportive environment, with kindness and gentleness.  I feel transformed and I am very grateful to Charles and Suzanne and all the participants in this wonderful journey.  I feel that I can use all of me at last and this is precious.   Erica Montheard      Read More

Can I Use It In My Practice?

Yes, you will learn how to incorporate Plant Spirit Medicine into your life and practice. You will learn to meet with your patients either in person or via Zoom/remotely. Practitioners of Five-Element acupuncture can make the direct switch from using needles to using the mental and spirit level of  plants. No matter what form of work you do, you will benefit from experiencing your innate connection with Nature.