Chinese Medicine 5 Element Theory and Sound Work May 2026
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Do you want to learn the foundations of Chinese Medicine 5 Element Theory and how it relates to sound, health, and people? Learn with Grimsby's most beloved and trusted Acupuncturist, Christopher Cole!
Dates & Location
Saturday and Sunday, May 30 & 31st, 2026 from 10 am to 6 pm at The Sound Journey Store in Beamsville Ontario, Canada
Course Description
Learn the five elements system of Traditional Chinese Medicine and how it relates to people, health, and sound performances.
Course Objectives
- You'll gain a firm understanding of the 5 Element system of understanding (People, organs, phenomena, health, and sound)
- Basic understanding of how to use the 5 Element system in your sound work and with your clients
- Understand how to think and express ideas in the 5 Element system so that they make sense in your application
Who Can Take This Course?
This course is open to both the general public and to students of Rooted in Sound Academy.
Number of Credit Hours for Rooted in Sound Academy Students
This course is worth 16 hours of electives towards Rooted in Sound Academy elective hours. If you take this course and then decide to join Rooted in Sound Academy at a later date, you will be credited these hours.
Meet your Instructor
Christopher Cole
Christopher has practiced Traditional Chinese Medicine in Grimsby since 2006 and been a certified Medical Qigong practitioner for over ten years. As well as treating patients he teaches Qigong and meditation, and offers private and public gong meditations in the Hamilton-Niagara region. His performances are informed by 50+ years of listening to music and playing instruments and caring for others. He has taught Traditional Chinese Medicine approaches to sound work through the Institute of Traditional Medicine in Toronto as well as serving many years as a clinic supervisor and instructor.
Christopher W C Cole MA R.TCMP R.Ac MMQ
Shopping in the Store During Workshops
Participants are welcome to make purchases at the Sound Journey Store before or after training. If you would like a private consultation, we suggest you book the day before or after class to accommodate for more time.
Accommodations & Nearest Airports
Here are links to accommodations in the area. There are several Air B&Bs in walking distance. Air B&B and VRBO, Home To Go and Vacation Renter
The Closest airport is Hamilton which is 30 minutes away . The next two airports are Toronto, Ontario, Canada and Buffalo NY, USA. Both airports are 1 hour away.
Refund policy
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Shipping is at your expense. It must arrive to us in the same condition as when it was shipped out. Once we have received your returned item, and have inspected it, we will issue a a refund minus the restocking fee and any costs that we incurred to ship the instrument to you.
WORKSHOPS: Our workshops typically sell out quickly. Therefore, we can only offer a refund on tickets if we can fill your spot with someone from the waitlist. Please note that if you cancel at the last minute, it may be difficult for us to find a replacement. Additionally, if you purchase a ticket and do not attend, no refund will be available.
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