About Your Instructor
Dr. Mili Shah, DACM, L.Ac.
Doctor of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine | Five Element Practitioner | Holistic Educator
I'm Dr. Mili Shah, a licensed acupuncturist and Doctor of Chinese Medicine with over a decade of clinical and teaching experience. I specialize in Five Element acupuncture and spirit-centered healing, blending classical Chinese wisdom with practical tools for practitioners and students.
I created Begin with the Spirit to offer what I wish I’d had as a student—a clear, grounded, and transformational introduction to Five Phase Medicine. This isn’t just about memorizing cycles or patterns; it’s about understanding the deeper movements of nature and spirit, and how they guide everything from diagnosis to personal evolution.
Whether you’re a student of acupuncture, a healing professional, or someone curious about the Five Elements as a path to personal growth, I’m honored to walk with you. This course is a doorway into a lifelong relationship with the medicine, beginning where all healing truly begins—with the spirit.
Who This Course Is For
This course is designed for both students and practitioners of East Asian medicine who are curious about the deeper layers of Five Phase theory and spirit-centered healing. Whether you're just beginning your journey or seeking to reconnect with the heart of the medicine, this course offers a grounded and transformative foundation.
You’ll feel at home here if you:
- Are a current acupuncture or herbal medicine student looking to deepen your understanding of Five Element theory
- Are a licensed practitioner wanting to revisit the foundations with a more spirit-led lens
- Feel drawn to the emotional and spiritual aspects of healing and want a clear clinical framework for working at that level
- Are exploring the Heart-Kidney axis, Shen development, or CF diagnosis in more depth
- Want a supportive, structured entry point into Five Element medicine before committing to advanced or lineage-based training
- Believe that healing is more than symptom relief—it’s a return to wholeness
Mentorship with Dr. Mili
A mentorship space for students and new practitioners who want clarity, confidence, and support as they grow.
