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Chinese Medicine – isn’t it just herbs and acupuncture?

Yes, those are part of it — but Chinese medicine is much more than that.
Well-known therapies such as acupuncture and herbal medicine are important components, but the real depth lies in its holistic way of understanding life.
Chinese medicine means that:

everything in life — our emotions, symptoms, illnesses, and even different treatment approaches — can be understood and interpreted through its perspective.
whenever something affects the body, it can be understood in Chinese medical terms.
whenever the body “speaks,” Chinese medicine helps us learn its language.

In short: Chinese medicine is a living wisdom that helps you recognize patterns and connections in everyday life — far beyond individual therapies.

Are protected or endangered animal species used in Chinese medicine?

No. This is no longer common practice and is strictly rejected by responsible practitioners and providers.
The protection of endangered species is very important to us.
Modern Chinese medicine works with plant-based, mineral, and everyday-accessible substances. The use of products derived from protected animal species is ethically and legally unacceptable and plays no role in our work or offerings.

Is it true that Chinese medicine is against raw food, dairy, and bread?

No — not in such a general way.
Chinese medicine always focuses on the individual. Nutrition depends on constitution, lifestyle, and current condition — what is supportive for one person may not be for another.
For some people, for example those with Yin deficiency, internal heat, or a strong digestive center, raw foods or yogurt can be very suitable and supportive. For others, they may be less appropriate.
There are no rigid rules or bans — instead, there is an invitation to listen closely to what truly nourishes you.
Tip:
In the membership, you learn how to understand your body better and interpret its signals — helping you discover what genuinely supports and nourishes you.

Is Chinese medicine suitable for children?

Absolutely — Chinese medicine can be wonderfully supportive for children.
Especially with children, it is valuable to understand what they need individually and how their patterns differ from those of adults.
This allows you to support them gently from an early age, with age-appropriate impulses that are tailored to their needs.
Important: In cases of serious or persistent symptoms, an experienced healthcare professional should always be consulted.

Can I use Chinese medicine while taking antibiotics or using other therapies such as homeopathy?

Yes, absolutely.
Chinese medicine does not see itself in opposition to other treatment approaches. On the contrary: everything that affects the body — including medication or homeopathy — can be understood and contextualized through Chinese medicine.
What matters is open communication and that everyone involved is aligned and informed.
Chinese life cultivation & the membership
The principles of Chinese life cultivation — nutrition, movement, awareness, and daily routines — can always be integrated into everyday life, regardless of other treatments. This is exactly what the membership is designed for.
Chinese herbal medicine
Chinese herbs should never be used independently. They must only be prescribed by trained and experienced practitioners. They are highly effective and require deep professional knowledge.

Do I have to completely change my life to benefit from Chinese medicine?

No — small steps are often enough.
You don’t need to change everything at once. Even small routines, mindful eating, or simple practices can have a meaningful impact.
The membership helps you integrate changes gently and realistically into everyday life — at your own pace.

Who is the DaoSense Membership for?

The DaoSense Membership is for anyone who wants to bring Chinese medicine into everyday life in a practical, grounded, and supportive way.

You do not need prior knowledge, a diagnosis, or a professional background.
The membership is designed for people who are curious, attentive to their bodies, and interested in understanding health through lived experience rather than theory alone.

It is suitable if you are completely new to Chinese medicine and looking for a clear, accessible entry —
and equally if you are an acupuncturist or practitioner who wants to stay rooted in the everyday, lived practice of Chinese medicine and continue to embody what you work with professionally.

Whether you are beginning, deepening, or returning to this knowledge, the membership supports you in integrating Chinese medicine as a living practice — step by step, at your own pace.

I have already purchased workbooks outside the membership. Can these be credited toward the annual membership? What if I didn’t receive or missed my voucher code?

Yes, this is possible.
For each workbook purchased outside the membership, you receive a voucher code worth $12, which can be applied when purchasing the current annual membership ($120).

If you did not receive or may have missed your voucher code after purchase:

Please email your purchase receipt(s) to mail@daosense.org. We will review everything and resend your code so you can safely apply your discount.

Important:

Credits apply only to the current annual membership (not monthly memberships or previous plans).
Each purchased workbook equals one $12 voucher.

Does it make sense to buy older workbooks during the membership?

It can — but it doesn’t have to.

If you feel drawn to working more deeply with a specific element or organ at the moment (for example Liver, Heart, Earth element, etc.), purchasing a corresponding older workbook can help you dive in right away.

You can also simply wait: The membership follows a cyclical structure, and all elements and themes return regularly. When they do, you will automatically receive the workbook as part of your membership.

Do I need a Chinese medical diagnosis or prior knowledge to understand the content?

No, not at all.

The workbooks and tools are designed so that you can explore and understand yourself step by step from the perspective of Chinese medicine — even without prior knowledge or a formal diagnosis.

I am already in treatment — isn’t that enough?

The membership is an ideal complement to clinical or therapeutic treatment.

It gives you your own rhythm and allows you to deepen themes over time — something that is often missing in purely treatment-based settings.

Through weekly engagement, you learn to interpret your own patterns and develop a deeper understanding of how your body works.

From my clinical experience, people who work alongside treatment with the membership often achieve more sustainable and deeper outcomes.

How does cancellation work?

Annual membership

Your annual plan renews automatically for another year. You will receive a reminder in advance inside the member area, so you can consciously decide whether to continue.
You can cancel directly in the member area — easily and without notice periods.

Monthly membership

Your monthly plan renews automatically each month. You can cancel anytime directly in the member area.Your access to new content remains active until the end of the already paid period.

I have no prior knowledge — where should I start?

No problem at all — you can start right away.

All content is designed so you can follow along step by step and benefit, even without any background knowledge.

If you would like a clearer understanding of the basic concepts of Chinese medicine:

There is a compact add-on course covering the essential foundations of Chinese medicine. You can book this introductory course separately if you wish. It is available directly in the member area.

I’m not sure whether the membership is right for me — what can I do?

No pressure.
You’re welcome to browse the blog first — it will give you a good sense of my writing style, themes, and the depth you can expect inside the membership.
Other options:

Monthly membership: Try the membership month by month and cancel anytime — completely risk-free.
Purchase a single workbook: You can start with one workbook. If you later decide to join the annual membership, the purchase price will be credited as a voucher.

This allows you to discover at your own pace whether DaoSense is right for you.

Do you currently offer personal consultations or treatments?

At the moment, we do not offer personal consultations or individual sessions.

Our current focus is fully on developing the membership, creating new content, and growing the community.

As soon as individual sessions or consultations become available again, you will be informed via the newsletter and the website.

Tip: In the meantime, you are welcome to work independently and at your own rhythm using the membership, workbooks, and blog.

Do you provide individual diagnoses or treatment advice via email or social media?

No, we do not.

We take Chinese medicine — and your body — very seriously. For this reason, we follow a strict standard of care. Individual diagnoses, symptom interpretation, or treatment advice cannot be given via email, social media, or messaging platforms.

Important:Complex conditions and individual treatment plans always require a thorough personal intake as a professional foundation.What we do offer:Support in integrating Chinese medicine into everyday life, learning to listen to your body, and cultivating health-supportive routines in a grounded and responsible way.