Tim Sullivan in Melbourne

Classical Chinese Medicine Workshops · November 2026


Tim Sullivan will be returning to Melbourne in November 2026 to offer two small, in-person practitioner workshops.

Places are limited. Several participants last year wished they had known about the complete program in advance, so please review both workshops before booking.

At a glance


108 Sinew Releases
Friday 13 – Sunday 15 November 2026
CERES, Brunswick, Melbourne

Early-bird fee: $1,250 if paid before 1 July 2026
Regular fee: $1,400 from 1 July 2026

Introduction to Tui Na

Friday 20 – Sunday 22 November 2026
Green Monday Studio, Carlton, Melbourne

Early-bird fee: $1,250 if paid before 1 July 2026
Regular fee: $1,400 from 1 July 2026


Workshop details



1) 108 Sinew Releases
The “108 Sinew Releases” have been called “the greatest gift that Tui Na has contributed to Chinese Medicine.”

The Sinew Releases govern physical movement and posture, and play a major role in pain and perception. In this three-day, in-person course, we will explore in depth the theory that governs the sinews and their releases. We will learn diagnostic parameters and clinical applications for the releases.

The course is designed to provide a strong theoretical foundation, coupled with ample opportunity to practise the releases under expert supervision.

Workshop goals

  • Become familiar with the theoretical foundations of the Sinew Releases.
  • Learn the principal diagnostic evaluations unique to the Sinew Releases.
  • Become comfortable performing the Sinew Release protocols in a clinical setting.
  • Explore the kinetic, structural, postural, psychological and spiritual implications of the Sinew Releases.


2) Introduction to Tui Na

A Classical Chinese Medicine Approach to Tui Na

Tui Na is a complete healing system and one of the four pillars of Chinese Medicine.

Workshop goals

In this three-day practical training, we will explore Tui Na as the foundation of needle techniques, while learning to palpate Qi, Blood and external pathogenic factors. The course will also focus on treatment approaches through the lens of the Six Divisions and the sinew channels.


About Tim Sullivan


Tim studied Acupuncture and Tui Na at the LCTA and Reflexology at the London School of Reflexology. He became interested in Classical Chinese Medicine, particularly the work of Daoist Master Jeffrey Yuen, with whom he has studied for 20 years.

Tim is currently working on his PhD in Classical Chinese Medicine at the American University of Complementary Medicine in the United States.

To reserve your place


Please email your name, phone number and the workshop or workshops you wish to attend using the registration button. Please use your surname and SINEW as the payment reference. You will receive confirmation when your payment has been received. Places are confirmed in the order that payments are received. PAYMENT is by bank transfer.

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