“I have never met a teacher who invited me to bring my heart, my intellect, my intuition, and my compassion into the classroom as David Ford does. His incredibly vast knowledge of this medicine and insistence that we return to nature for our wisdom have completely changed my life.”
– Sage Cohen www.sagecohen.com

David Ford believes that the form of Taoist wilderness-based, five-element acupuncture he teaches is the shamanic foundation of our medicine. He graduated from TAI in Maryland and has been practicing Oriental medicine for over 30 years. David studied acupuncture with JR Worsley, who told him, “To learn this medicine you need to observe nature and children, and forget about the books.” For the past 25 years, David has been living this profound advice as he explores the Alaskan wilderness to truly understand the elements and bring them back into his clinic.

David’s clinical expertise is informed by a deep understanding of natural phenomenon, human emotional and spiritual blocks and pulse diagnosis. As a lifelong student of qi, he believes that we can never master this medicine; only be a student of it. When we realize this truth and surrender to its wisdom, the qi becomes our master teacher. This approach has led to many unique discoveries about enhancing the power and results of 5-elements acupuncture, which David shares with his students.

Whether teaching an intimate class or lecturing internationally, David is gifted in helping people open their hearts to connect deeply with nature and each other. He looks for the hero and leader in each of his students and supports them in recognizing – and living by – these archetypes in themselves. Learning with David will transform your mind, spirit, and clinical practice.

David resides in New Zealand for part of the year in the beautiful mountain village of Naseby where he conducts intimate, five-element workshops for groups of up to 12 people. With a summer climate similar to eastern Oregon, Naseby is famous for its hiking, mountain biking and swimming.