Women's Physiology

Most practitioners learn women’s health by studying conditions such as PMS, infertility, fibroids, menopause, vaginitis, and pregnancy complications. But before we can truly understand pathology, we must first understand how the body is designed to function in health.

In the Women’s Great Turning Program, Sharon Weizenbaum begins by exploring women’s physiology through the lens of the Huangdi Neijing, the Shang Han Lun, and the Great Turning understanding of Yin and Yang dynamics. Together, we examine how the rhythms of nature express themselves through puberty, menstruation, fertility, pregnancy, postpartum recovery, menopause, and aging.

This foundational module helps practitioners understand the circular dynamics that govern women’s lives. Through this perspective, symptoms begin to make sense, patterns become easier to recognize, and treatment becomes far less dependent on memorization. Students often tell us that conditions which once seemed confusing suddenly become clear when viewed through the lens of physiology.

Drawing on four decades of clinical practice, Sharon shares insights from her studies with Chinese gynecologists and obstetricians, her extensive work with classical formulas, and her years of translating important medical texts that are unavailable elsewhere in English. The goal is not simply to learn information but to learn a way of seeing.

Throughout the course, physiology remains the foundation upon which every discussion of diagnosis and treatment is built. Whether the topic is menstruation, fertility, pregnancy, menopause, or pelvic disorders, students learn to ask: What physiological relationship has become disrupted, and what does the body need to restore harmony?

Students are encouraged to ask questions and discuss how these principles apply to patients in their own practices. These conversations help bridge the gap between theory and clinical reality, allowing practitioners to immediately begin applying what they are learning.

You’ll also receive exclusive eBooks compiled and translated by Sharon Weizenbaum containing classical source material, case studies, clinical commentary, and formula discussions that support the material presented in class. As the program progresses, these resources become an extensive clinical reference library that practitioners continue to rely on for years.

When physiology becomes clear, pathology becomes understandable. And when pathology becomes understandable, treatment becomes both simpler and more effective.