A soft start to the afternoon, allowing attendees to arrive, settle into the space, and reconnect with colleagues. RCHM CEO Joanna Teasdale will then open with a brief welcome, setting the stage for an afternoon of clinical mastery and community connection.

How to use the principles of Wu Wei as a Strategy in Communication for our practices and to let people know about Chinese Herbal Medicine.

Atopic Eczema (atopic dermatitis) - Of the dozen or so forms of eczema that exist, atopic eczema is easily the commonest, having reached truly epidemic proportions over the past few decades in the US & Europe. It is associated with allergic disease such as asthma, allergic rhinitis as well as food allergies.
Chinese medicine has proved so effective in treating this distressing disease, in my opinion no practitioner should be unaware of the essentials of treatment. Not only is it excellent at controlling the acute phases, but crucially in most cases, it's able to restore an equilibrium to the body that ensures long term stability of the skin.
In this short talk I will be using clinical cases from my own practice to outline in practical ways the fundamental theoretical concepts that you would need to guide you in choosing the best approaches to achieve success in practice.

Recurrent or chronic urinary tract infections, often associated with growing antimicrobial resistance, are an increasingly common problem in clinical practice. Symptoms such as constant bladder and urethral pain, frequency, haematuria, psychological distress, and systemic malaise can be devastating for those (predominantly women) unfortunate enough to suffer from this condition. Chinese herbal medicine (CHM) can be an effective intervention to help people reduce and resolve these symptoms, to stop long-term antibiotics, and to return to a state of good health. Whereas Western medicine focusses on eradicating pathogenic bacteria, CHM takes a more holistic approach that combines eliminating toxins with the restoration of a healthy ecology in the bladder. This lecture will discuss the methods used to achieve this which are based on over a decade of research and clinical experience treating this condition.

The talk will examine the potential of mushrooms to promote healthy ageing and longevity with reference to the major factors contributing to ill-health as we age. It will look at the six most common causes of death in the UK and discuss the potential benefits of mushrooms in general and specific mushrooms in particular for each of them, both in helping reduce the incidence of each and in assisting with their treatment.

Having a dedicated social media presence is now a vital part of growing and sustaining a modern practice. This session offers a streamlined approach to branding, starting with an intro to Canva and moving through the essentials of visual identity. Ralitsa will guide you from selecting brand colours to effortless template customisation, elevating your practice’s presence for every technical level. All attendees will receive a downloadable toolkit of ready to use social media assets and templates.

After a busy afternoon, unwind with colleagues for a relaxed time of social connection and informal discussion. This is the perfect opportunity to reflect on the day’s insights, share stories, and get ready for the start of the UK Conference of Chinese Medicine 2026.

We wish you well in preparation for the Conference.