JEFFREY C. YUEN
About Dr. Jeffrey C. Yuen
Jeffrey C. Yuen is the 88th Generation Daoist Master of Yu Ching Huang Lao Pai (Jade Purity School), Yellow Emperor/Lao Tzu Sect, ordained by 87th Generation Daoist Master Yu Wen, Jeffrey's adoptive grandfather. Immersed in the practice and study of Daoism and the classics of Chinese medicine since early childhood, Mr. Yuen offers unparalleled knowledge of the rich, oral traditions that fully integrate physical, psychological, and spiritual facets of the medicine. Mr. Yuen is an esteemed faculty member of the American University of Complementary Medicine, Swedish Institute of Health Sciences, the New England School of Acupuncture, & Daoist Healing Arts, among other schools. He lectures internationally.
UPCOMING EVENT INFORMATION:
Approved for 18 CEUs!
One Week Recorded Access!
EVENT DETAILS:
ALLERGIES & DERMATOLOGY IN CHINESE MEDICINE
Inflammatory responses that commonly generate allergic reactions and skin disorders are often understood as manifestations of physiological wei (defensive qi) or as pathological wind and/or heat. These conditions may also involve complications affecting the physiological ying (nutritive qi), xue (blood), and jin-ye (body fluids), as well as pathological dampness, dryness, and/or phlegm. Over time, such imbalances can significantly tax the postnatal qi, leading to chronic conditions or autoimmune presentations.
In addition, improper or inadequate treatment may cause these conditions to become dormant, only to re-emerge as seasonal or periodic flare-ups. Therefore, a crucial focus in Chinese medicine—especially within the specialty of wai ke (external medicine), which includes the subspecialty of pi fu ke (dermatology)—is identifying the root causes of these exogenous, branch-level manifestations affecting the skin and sensory orifices.
With an emphasis on wei (defensive qi), this specialty examines the role of jin (thin fluids) and yang qi in the aspects of qi related to communication, transformation, and exchange with ying (nutritive qi), as well as their relationship to digestion, emotional stress, and lifestyle factors. Furthermore, as wei qi is an aspect of zheng qi (upright qi, or immunity), clinicians can better understand how to modulate immune function and inflammatory pathways through these protective mechanisms.
Allergies may be viewed as a form of du (toxicity or poisoning), arising from external allergens, internal self-reactivity, or situational triggers resulting from a combination of factors. Understanding these distinct “pathways” allows clinicians to adopt a more holistic approach to treating a wide range of dermatological conditions, including hives, dermatitis, psoriasis, acne, alopecia, and scleroderma.
Successful treatment often involves the combined use of both topical and internal therapies. This course draws from the classical medical texts, the traditions of wai ke and pi fu ke, and the clinical insights of historical practitioners.
** LIVE-STREAMING ONLY
Live-Streaming
EVENT DATES & TIME:
June 12th - 14th, 2026
Lecture: 10am - 5:00pm (ET)
CEU INFORMATION:
18 CEU Hours in Category I, Approved by the CA Acupuncture Board!
** NCCAOM CEU
Continuing Education Units (CEU) Requirements:
Two Ways to Earn CEU Hours:
1. Participation in Real-Time Lectures: Participants can earn CEU hours by attending live lectures or workshops in real-time. To qualify for CEU hours, attendees must be present for the entire duration of the real-time sessions. This allows them to actively engage with the material, interact with instructors, and ask questions.
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2. Completion of Assessment Test and Evaluation Form: Participants who wish to view the lecture at their leisure, within the allotted time, are required to complete two steps:
- Assessment Test: After viewing the lecture, participants must take a brief assessment test. This test evaluates their comprehension of the lecture's content and ensures that they have gained a satisfactory level of knowledge.
- Evaluation Form: Following the completion of the lecture and the assessment test, participants are expected to submit an evaluation form. This form provides feedback on the educational experience and may include questions related to the quality of the lecture, the relevance of the content, and the overall effectiveness of the educational activity.
Announcement: "Independent/Home Study" Lecture Information:
We are pleased to provide you with important details about the upcoming "Independent/Home Study" lecture. This unique learning opportunity offers flexibility and convenience to accommodate your schedule.
Lecture Overview:
- Live-Streamed: The lecture will be live-streamed June 12th - 14th, 2026.
- Deadline: You will have until 5:00 PM on June 22nd, 2026, to complete viewing the lecture.
CEU Certification:
- To earn Continuing Education Units (CEU) for this lecture, a brief assessment test will be administered. This assessment evaluates your comprehension of the lecture's content.
Flexible Learning:
- You are NOT required to watch the lecture in real-time to qualify for CEUs; however, watching it in real-time will allow attendees to ask questions to the instructor.
- You can choose a convenient time within the viewing period to access the content.
- Following your lecture viewing, you will have the opportunity to complete the assessment to demonstrate your knowledge.
- This format empowers you to learn at your own pace while still earning valuable CEUs.
FEE SCHEDULE:
Licensed Acupuncturists/ Non-Students
Early Bird Special: Before June 1st, 2026
- Three Days: $495
- Three Days (Student): $445
After June 1st, 2026
- Three Days: $545
- Three Days (Student): $495
Unlicensed Oriental Medical students can receive a $50 discount on the above prices.
Refund Policy: 80% before June 5th, 2026; None Thereafter. It is not possible to transfer registrations from event to event or person to person.
REGISTRATION POLICY:
**Please note that this and all other seminars given by AUCM are recorded. Methods used may include audio, video or still photography. Because audience members ask questions or participate as subjects in the seminars, and because recording may include audience members, AUCM requires that, as a precondition to signing up for any AUCM sponsored classes, all attendees consent, without restriction, to being recorded in whatever form recording is occurring by AUCM at the seminar. Attendees must further agree that all rights, including all intellectual property rights, to such recordings (and to all derivative works of such recordings in whatever form), shall belong exclusively to AUCM. Attendees will not be compensated in any way for providing the above permission or for releasing any rights to recordings; rather it is a precondition to attend the seminars.
***For Livestream Participants: While we are taking reasonable precautions to keep the live stream video up and running (including redundant connections, computers, etc.) there is always a possibility of technical failure. In the event of a technical failure, any parts that are not streamed properly will be made available to the live stream participants as soon as we are able to get the recorded video uploaded to Vimeo within a months time. If they are small areas that are not demonstrations, we may upload audio only so we can get it up quickly. Due to the additional expenses we have in offering this, we are unable to offer any refunds based on technical problems. However those signed up as live stream participants will be able to view any missed video online. We do not have plans to offer this series for CEU"s online at the moment, therefore, live stream may be the only way to participate remotely in these classes.
****Taping/Recording of the lectures will not be permitted.