An evidence-based
herbal medicine system

TEAM™ is the restoration of an authentic and forgotten ancient medical science - grounded in evidence based principles and proven methods - designed to help you systematically identify herbal structures for consistent and predictable treatment outcomes with ease and confidence.

Systematic approach

Access to carefully curated learning tools

Our modular programs provides the foundation for understanding Traditional East Asian Medicine, and helps break down a 2500-year-old barrier to assist healthcare practitioners in understanding the true and correct application of herbs.

An ancient, evidence-based approach to herbs

The TEAM™ Certification will teach you how to identify herbal structures, link them with disease presentations, and restore natural function, using a systematic methodology that has been tested, refined, and reinforced over centuries.

A revolutionary app to help implement the TEAM™ approach

With our proprietary app, you can quickly and easily access support and information on any aspect of the TEAM™ program, including assistance in applying our trademarked step-by-step method to identify formula-disease patterns.

A dedicated and expanding world-wide community

As part of your learning journey you’ll join a growing community of like-minded people and practitioners, all of whom are dedicated to the research and development of this ancient medical practice.

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The Educational Program

Delivered through two distinct program streams - the Core Modules and the Essential Modules - students can choose between a more comprehensive Chinese medicine pathway or a more accessible, clearly structured format designed for all healthcare providers and the general public. Regardless of the chosen learning journey, the TEAM™ Learning Program is a structured educational system designed to provide a clear and progressive pathway to understanding the true nature and clinical applicationof herbal medicine. Each module builds on the previous one, guiding students from foundational principles through to more advanced herbal reasoning. The program also helps students understand and apply often overlooked and underemphasised medical concepts, including disease toxins, herbal toxins, formula–disease patterns, detoxification reactions, restoration of natural function, and the art of medicine itself.

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Module 1: Theory

In the Theory Module, you will follow the journey of the ancient Japanese physician and herbalist Todo Yoshimasu as he uncovered the flaws and contradictions that had misled herbal practitioners for centuries. Like many physicians before him, he questioned the inconsistencies found within conventional herbal theory and clinical application - why formulas were modified without fully understandingtheir functions and relationships, why some treatments produced reliable results while others failed, why toxic-natured herbs were prescribed based on theory rather than evidence, and why treatments could not always be consistently replicated between practitioners.

Rejecting the confusion that clouded later medical systems, Yoshimasu dedicated his life to returning to the ancient medical texts themselves. Through rigorous investigation, comparison, and correction of classical writings, he sought to strip away centuries of interpretation and restore herbal medicine to its authentic clinical foundations.

Through his writings, letters, and corrections of major medical texts, students will gain access to insights rarely explored in modern herbal medicine education. Alongside Yoshimasu’s work, this module also examines the contributions of important TEAM™ authorities, including Nangai Yoshimasu, Kinzan Murai, Tsuruta Genitsu, and Damien Bell.

By the end of this module, students will not only develop a new understanding of herbal medicine, but also begin to think differently - with greater clarity, structure, and confidence in their ability to understand signs and symptoms, herb and formula structures, and apply treatment with greater precision.

Module 2: Herbs

In the Herb Module, you’ll learn how herbs truly work - not just by memorising textbook definitions and properties, but by understanding their toxic nature and how to identify herbs through evidence-based identification methods that can be measured and replicated. Instead of relying on theoretical descriptions, you’ll see how herbs actually restore natural balance, how they are identified on the tongue and abdomen, and how they fit into precise formula structures based on patterns and structures to restore natural function.

You’ll learn primary and secondary indications, ancient dosage structures, and real case descriptions to ensure you don’t just know what to prescribe, but you will understand exactly why you are prescribing it, and the intended outcome.

With insights from Nangai Yoshimasu and Damien Bell, this module bridges theory with real-world application, giving you the confidence to diagnose and prescribe with precision. By the end of this module, herbs will no longer be a mystery - you’ll gain clarity in months that few ever achieve with years in the clinic.

Module 3: Formulas

In the Formula Module, you'll unlock the powerful system for connecting herbal formulas to disease presentations using evidence-based principles. This is where your practice will truly evolve.No more guessing formulas prescriptions or wondering if they will work - now you’ll have a clear, systematic method to confidently prescribe the right formula for every presentation.

This module takes you beyond memorization. You’ll dive deep into formula dosages, primary and secondary indications, tongue and abdominal presentations, understanding how each formula directly correlates with specific disease patterns and presentations. Through ancient recorded lines, case descriptions, and disease presentation examples byTodo Yoshimasu and Nangai Yoshimasu, you’ll see exactly how these time-tested formulas work in real clinical settings, giving you a proven approach that has been successful for centuries.

With expert commentary from Damien Bell and other respected authorities, you’ll gain clarity on how to apply these formulas effectively in your own practice. By the end of this module, you’ll no longer be uncertain about formula application - you’ll have a deeper understanding of how and why they work, transforming your clinical outcomes and giving you a systematic, evidence-based approach that enhances your confidence and results you deliver to your patients.

Module 4: Abdominal Examination

Abdominal examination is the cornerstone for knowing herbs and understanding how they are grouped to specific disease presentations. In the Abdominal Module, you'll learn how to identify various abdominal presentations with clarity, use palpation techniques that reveal herb and formula structures with certainty, and link herbs to abdominal presentations with ease.

By connecting abdominal findings with tongue coating, patient questioning, and your growing herbal knowledge, you'll unlock a new level of mastery in your practice. You won’t just recognise structures and patterns - you’ll understand exactly what natural functions are inhibited and uncover the story the body is telling you through signs and symptoms.

By the end of this module, you’ll have everything you need to accurately assess abdominal presentations and prescribe herbs with purpose and certainty, ensuring better treatment outcomes for your patients every time.

How the certification works

Join the TEAM™ Certification Program and start immediately with full access to the online learning portal with practical video instruction. Get the masterfully crafted five-module box set with free worldwide shipping, the TEAM™ app for ongoing support and clinical guidance,and your official TEAM™ certification upon completion - everything you need to master Chinese herbal medicine.

Our program is the first step in your transformational journey built on a method that has been reinforced overcenturies of repetition and examination.

We have taken great care in creating this program to provide a strong foundation for understanding the original intentionof herbs. Whether you intend to become a TEAM™ certified practitioner in orderto help your patients, or simply to further your own education and understanding, you will be taking an important step towards restoring anancient herbal medical science with proven strategies to transform yourpractice and your life.

Start the journey

Once you register, you can log in immediately and begin the TEAM™ certification course. You’ll have access to our student forum and subscription-based app, while we organise to express ship your TEAM™ materials to your door, free of charge, anywhere in the world.

Do the reading

Our beautifully designed modular boxset contains the current TEAM™ course with additional pages for personal ideas and note-taking. We have found that providing a physical version of the learning course offers students a richer, more interactive learning experience, which enables better concentration, engagement, and retention.

Test your understanding

We have included specific examination points throughout the course, to ensure that you understand the relevant material well enough before you encounter new and more advanced knowledge. This allows you to build up your understanding, thoroughly and systematically, on a foundation reinforced by these checkpoints.

Join the TEAM™

Once you have completed the course and passed all relevant assessments, you become a certified member of TEAM™. Your business and contact information will be listed on our site, and you can join our ever-growing community of dedicated people and practitioners.

Cultivate and contribute

Reinforce your knowledge by revisiting what you learn in our program, and contribute to the advancement of TEAM™ as a whole by submitting your own clinical findings and thoughts via the TEAM™ app for review and consideration by established TEAM™ practitioners around the world.

The TEAM™ app is a powerful tool designed to provide continuous support and access to essential information on all aspects of the TEAM™ model for enrolled students. With a range of features tailored to your specific needs, it empowers you to make informed decisions, enhance your practice, and expand your knowledge. More than just a resource, the app connects you directly with Damien and other certified members, ensuring you receive expert guidance, real-time support, and a collaborative learning experience.

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Modules

TEAM™ Core Modules

TEAM™ Essential Modules

Herbs Covered

68 Single Herbs

47 Single Herbs

Formulas Covered

177 Formula Structures

94 Formula Structures

Naming system

Pinyin names are shown with the common name in brackets on first reference only; subsequent references use the Pinyin name alone.

Common names are shown with the PinYin name in brackets on first reference only; subsequent references use the common name alone.

Target audience

The principal TEAM Modules are designed for practitioners and students with a background in Traditional Chinese Medicine who are seeking a deeper, structured extension of their clinical and theoretical understanding.

The TEAM Essential Modules are designed for general healthcare providers and members of the general public seeking a structured, clinically focused understanding of herbal medicine.

Core depth & focus

This stream develops advanced competence in formulation logic, herbal relationships, and ancient pattern structure, with a focus on how complex herbs and formulas are identified and applied within clinical presentations, moving beyond memorisation toward functional understanding of how and why herbal combinations work.

This provides a streamlined introduction to core herbs and fundamental formulas, supporting practical clinical literacy and safe application of foundational principles. The emphasis is on clarity, clinical usability, and interpretive guidance, with expanded commentary to support learning and application. Where appropriate, additional notes are provided to help  bridge ancient medical concepts with modern clinical understanding, making the material more accessible for those outside a formal Chinese medicine background while still maintaining fidelity to structure.

Scope & safety

The material also includes engagement with a broader range of classical substances, including less commonly used and more potent or toxic-category herbs such as Ephedra (Ma Huang) and Stephania (Fang Ji), addressed within appropriate clinical, safety, and ancient frameworks.

Within the Essentials program, terminology has been simplified and clarified to better reflect functional understanding and clinical application. We have replaced pinyin herb names with their common English names, with the pinyin included in brackets on first mention, to improve accessibility and immediate comprehension. Rarely used or banned herbs, along with overly complicated formula structures, have also been removed where they do not contribute to foundational understanding or practical clinical application.

Price

$5,200.00 AUD (approx. $3,650 USD)

$4,200 AUD (approx. $2,750 USD)

FAQs

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Do I need any previous knowledge before I start the course?

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No previous experience is required.

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This is not simply another herbal medicine course - it is a structured restoration of an ancient medical science and method of reasoning that is rarely taught or properly understood today. Whether you are an experienced Chinese Medicine practitioner, a healthcare professional, or completely new to herbal medicine, the program is designed to be accessible and impactful for all levels, building your understanding from the ground up.

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You will learn the step-by-step methods and clinical reasoning processes required to understand herbs, formulas, tongue coatings, pulse qualities, and abdominal presentations with greater clarity and confidence.Rather than relying on memorisation or symptom-based prescribing, the program teaches the underlying principles and relationships that allow formulas and herbs to be understood as coherent structures and functional systems.

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The goal is not simply to memorise treatments, but to develop arepeatable method of thinking that helps students interpret and apply herbalmedicine with greater precision, consistency, and understanding.

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How is TEAM™ different from TCM (Traditional Chinese Medicine), Classical Chinese Medicine, and Western herbalism?

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TEAM™ is not intended to create a new system of herbal medicine, but rather to restore and clarify principles and methods that have gradually been lost, fragmented, or misunderstood over time. The goal is to help students and practitioners better understand the true application of herbs and formulas in the treatment of disease through clear structure, reasoning, and observation.

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Rather than relying primarily on symptom-based prescribing, abstract theory, or memorisation of formula categories, TEAM™ focuses on understanding the direct relationship between disease patterns, herbal structures, abdominal findings, tongue coatings, pulse qualities, and functional presentations of the body. The emphasis is placed on observable and repeatable indications that help guide precise formula selection andmodification.

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While modern TCM, Classical Chinese Medicine, and Naturopathy can vary greatly in interpretation and application, TEAM™ aims to organise and present herbal medicine through a more structured and clinically reasoned framework. This includes understanding why herbs are combined, how formulas function as complete structures, and how specific physical presentations reflect underlying physiological patterns.

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By restoring and organising these principles into a clearer educational system, TEAM™ seeks to help practitioners develop greater confidence, consistency, and precision in both diagnosis and prescribing, while deepening their understanding of Herbal Medicine as a complete functional medical system.

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Q03

How many modules are included?

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There are five modules included within both the Core Modules and the Essential Modules learning streams. Together, these modules form a structured curriculum designed to progressively guide students toward a deeper understanding and practical application of TEAM™ methods.

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The primary modules include: Theory, Herbs, Formulas, and Abdominal Examination.

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These modules work together as a complete curriculum designed toguide students toward a deeper understanding and practical application of TEAM™principles and clinical reasoning methods. Each module builds upon the previous one, helping students progressively develop clarity, structure, and confidencein their understanding of Traditional East Asian Medicine and herbal prescribing. The aim is to create a cohesive learning pathway that strengthens both foundational knowledge and clinical reasoning over time.

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The fifth module is the Study Guide Module, developed with the assistance of learning experts from RMIT Universityto help shape how students approach, organise, and integrate the material presented throughout the program. Rather than learning isolated facts or disconnected concepts, this module guides students in forming a more cohesive and structured understanding of the material, helping to unify principles, patterns, and clinical reasoning into a clear and progressive framework.

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Why are there two separate learning streams and how are they different?

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We created two separate learning streams to make the study of herbs and formulas accessible to anyone willing to learn, regardless of their background or level of experience.

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Today, the methods of truly understanding and prescribing herbs and formulas have been forgotten - not only within modern Traditional Chinese Medicine and Classical Chinese Medicine, but across all forms of herbal medicine as a whole. Many practitioners and individuals prescribe, or self-prescribe, strong toxic-natured herbs according to isolated symptoms, disease names, trends, or theoretical concepts, without understanding the true principles and application of herbs and formula structures.

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Our goal is to help restore a clearer and safer method of understanding herbal medicine, so people can better understand what herbs andformulas are doing, why they are used, and how they should be applied responsibly.

The Core Modules are designed for Chinese Medicine practitioners and students seeking a more comprehensive and in-depth understanding of Traditional East Asian Medicine, including more complex herb and formula structures, and traditional pinyin terminology.

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The Essential Modules are designed to help healthcare practitioners and the general public safely understand and apply herbal medicine principles without requiring years of formal Chinese medicine training. These modules use common herb and formula names alongside additional explanations and commentary to help students build a stronger foundational understanding and clinical reasoning process. These modules have also been developed and refined alongside acupuncturists, medical doctors, naturopaths, chiropractors, and other allied healthcare practitioners to help ensure the material remains clear, practical, and accessible across different healthcare backgrounds.

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Q05

Is the course eligible for CEUs (Continuing Education Units) and CPDs (Continuing Professional Development)?

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We are registered for 66 PDA points in the USA and 66 CPE points in Australia.

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This is based on the experience of our team of education professionals and experts who have helped to bring the course materials together.

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We have spent over 10 years developing and refining the course modules to ensure they meet the highest educational and clinical standards. Additionally, we have spent 7 years building the TEAM™ app, a powerful learning platform that enhances your understanding and application of this knowledge in the clinic.

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Every module has been carefully crafted with structured learning, technical precision, and examination questions designed for deep comprehension - ensuring you gain both certification and mastery.

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How is the learning course priced?

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The TEAM™ Certification Program is offered through two separate learning streams: the Original Modules and the Essential Modules, allowing students to choose the pathway best suited to their background and learning goals.

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The Original Modules provide the most comprehensive level of training and include 197 meticulously designed lessons covering 68 individual herbs and 177 formula structures. This program is designed for practitioners and students seeking a deeper understanding of Traditional East Asian Medicine, including more advanced formula structures, classical theory, and clinical reasoning.

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The total investment for the Original Modules is $5,200 AUD, (approx. $3,650 USD), including GST, which provides immediate access to the exclusive TEAM™ learning portal.

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The Essential Modules have been refined into a more streamlined and accessible educational pathway, focusing on the core herbs and formula structures required to safely understand, identify, and apply herbal medicine principles across a wide range of healthcare backgrounds. This program includes 47 individual herbs and 94 formula structures, presented with additional explanations and commentary to strengthen foundational understanding and reasoning.

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The total investment for the Essential Modules is $4,200 AUD, (approx. $2,750 USD), including GST, with immediate access to the TEAM™ learning portal included.

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Alongside course access, students receive the premium TEAM™ module box set - a carefully curated physical collection designed to support the learning process - delivered worldwide with free shipping.

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Students also receive instant access to the proprietary TEAM™ app, which has been designed to support ongoing study and clinical development. Includes our systematic methodologies for real-time case analysis, weekly case studies complete with images, full access to all herb and formula information, exclusive accessibility to Damien and other TEAM™ certified members for all your questions and concerns, and a thriving community of peers to further enrich your learning experience.‍

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Upon certification, you will be added to our worldwide database of TEAM™ practitioners, increasing your visibility and connecting you with individuals seeking your expertise. To make this transformative journey even more accessible, we offer two flexible payment options: pay in full or select our convenient "Buy Now, Pay Later" plan with four easy instalments.

Q07

How do I access formulas taught in the TEAM™ modules?

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As part of the TEAM™ program, you will have access to all formulas taught within the modular sequence in a range of forms, including capsules, powders, and raw bulk herbs.

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In addition, TEAM™ members receive a further 10% discount on already the most competitive pricing for herbal materials in the world.

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All herbs are sourced to meet high quality standards, including certified organic and wildcrafted supplies where available, and undergo testing through accredited laboratories such as Eurofins to ensure quality, safety, and consistency.

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Orders can be shipped directly to your address, clinic, or your patient’s address where appropriate, ensuring flexible and convenient access for both study and clinical use.

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TEAM™ practitioner blends can be found under the “Blends” menu section on the central navigation page.

An evidence-basedherbal medicine system