Eastern Herbalism Traditions with Brian Falk

This class offers an introduction to two foundational systems of Eastern herbal medicine: Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and Ayurveda. Together, these teachings offer insight into how Eastern systems of herbalism view the body, mind, and environment as deeply interconnected—and how they promote healing through harmony and balance.

Brian Falk holds a Masters degree in Chinese Medicine from Five Branches University in Santa Cruz. He also earned a PhD in Depth Psychology with an emphasis in Somatic Studies from Pacifica Graduate Institute in Carpinteria. Brian’s doctoral research took an interdisciplinary approach to investigate the psychology of aromas. His current interests involve writing and teaching about the intersections of Chinese medicine and Depth Psychology, and how each field can inform the other. Brian maintains a clinical practice in Ventura.