The Traditional Chinese Medicine Approach to Pain

  • Miles Coleman
  • Tuesday 14th October
  • Learn TCM approach to pain
  • Certificate of Completion
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The Traditional Chinese Medicine Approach to Pain

Join Miles Coleman aka The Black Belt Herbalis to learn TCM Pain Protocols and associated herbs.

Here is some what will be covered:

  • The Root Causes of Pain in TCM - Learn how concepts like Qi stagnation, Blood stasis, Cold invasion, and Kidney deficiency explain different pain patterns — and how these differ from Western “symptom-based” approaches.
  • Pattern Differentiation for Pain -Discover how to distinguish between types of pain (sharp vs. dull, fixed vs. wandering, hot vs. cold) and connect them to appropriate herbal strategies.
  • Herbal Formula Building  -See how single herbs (like Corydalis or Chuan Xiong) combine into synergistic formulas — and why certain pairings are far more effective than isolated herbs.
  • Western vs. Eastern Approaches - Compare common Western pain herbs with TCM herbs — and explore how blending traditions can expand your practice.
  • When to Use External Therapies - Insights into topical herbs, liniments, poultices, and oils for trauma, injury, or localized pain.
  • Case Studies from Clinical Practice - Real-world examples of how TCM herbal strategies have helped clients with arthritis, migraines, menstrual pain, and musculoskeletal injuries.
  • Practical Integration for Herbalists - How to bring TCM’s framework into your practice, even if you’re not a formally trained TCM practitioner — while staying true to your own herbal background.
  • Ask as many questions as you want! Miles likes an interactive session so get ready with your questions for an inclusive discussion!


This talk is open to practitioners, students or health enthusiasts looking to better understand herbs.
Enhance your knowledge 

Learn the TCM approach to pain relief !

The Black Belt Herbalist—invites you into the ancient, intuitive practice of traditional chinese medicine.

Whether you're supporting clients, deepening personal practice, or starting your herbal path, this talk will teach you to see herbs differently—and more deeply.
JOIN LIVE OR WATCH THE RECORDING. study at your own pace.
receive a PErsonalised certificate of completion.
get insights in nutrition, herbs and holistic health
What to expect

Learn from this interactive session:

✅ How TCM approaches pain — addressing underlying imbalances rather than masking symptoms
✅ Key TCM pain-relief herbs — like Corydalis (Yan Hu Suo), Turmeric (Jiang Huang), Sichuan Lovage (Chuan Xiong), and more
✅ Ways to integrate TCM principles into your own herbal practice — so you can better support your clients in managing pain naturally
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WHY SHOULD YOU SIGN UP TO:

The Traditional Chinese Medicine Approach to Pain

Chronic pain isn’t just a symptom — it’s an epidemic!

  • Nearly 28 million UK adults (43.5%) live with pain lasting more than three months.
  • In those over 75, that number climbs to 62%. 
  • 10–14% of adults experience moderate to severely disabling pain. 

    The toll is enormous:
  • ⚡185 million working days lost to sickness and injury in 2022.
  • 🚑Chronic back, neck, and muscle pain alone costs the UK economy around £14 billion per year!! 🤯
  • 💉By 2040, the number of people living with chronic pain in England is projected to rise from 5.3 million to over 7.2 million.


Herbalists, are often on the front lines of this crisis with patients seeking relief from pain when conventional options have failed — and herbalists need every effective tool at their disposal. 

Join Miles Coleman as he talks you through the TMC approach to pain and improve your arsenal of natural effective pain reliefs.  

About Your Teacher:
Miles Coleman aka The Blackbelt Herbalist

With over 40 years of experience in Kung Fu, Traditional Chinese Medicine, trauma healing (Da Ke), and spiritual healing (Shen Kung), Miles is a master herbalist and martial artist with a rare depth of lineage and lived practice.

Lineage holder in the 800-year-old Gao family healing tradition
Certified EWCH, RH (AHG) herbalist
Reiki Master in 4 lineages
Former teacher at the East West School of Planetary Herbology (21 years)
Mentor to advanced practitioners and founder of the 5 Element Herbal School

Today, he teaches internationally, blending martial arts, plant medicine, Taoist wisdom, and spiritual healing into a path of deep transformation.

http://www.blackbeltherbs.com/
Patrick Jones - Course author

Frequently asked questions

Is this live or can I watch anytime?

If you miss the live then watch the recording afterwards at your leisure.

What is the investment?

£10 but £5 for students - email us.

How long is the webinar?

It will be around 60-90 minutes

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