2 Feb
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Step Into the Path of Alchemy
Ancient Daoist Alchemy for modern transformation. We teach the Nine Stages of Alchemy, the Thirteen Ghost Points, and the esoteric wisdom of spiritual cultivation—for your own journey, and for practitioners who want to guide others.
Why Alchemy?
In ancient times, Alchemists chose a different way — not to be tossed by life’s storms, but to navigate with intention and wisdom. They sought something greater than success or status: to become a “Zhen Ren,” a realized human being who embodies all Five Elements in harmony.
This is the path of transformation — and we believe it’s a road truly worth taking.
Small Group Alchemy Immersion Program
Be one of 20 participants in our newest 6-month program perfect for those who want to expand their knowledge but aren’t quite ready for a full apprenticeship.
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Two Paths: One Foundation
Alchemy is not a one-size-fits-all journey. That’s why we offer two distinct paths—one for self-cultivators and one for healing practitioners. Both begin with the same powerful foundations of Alchemical wisdom, then unfold in ways that support your unique intentions, whether you’re seeking personal transformation or deepening your work with others. The Self-Cultivator Path is designed for those wanting to develop emotional awareness, spiritual connection, and energetic balance through embodied practice and insight. The Practitioner Path is for acupuncturists, bodyworkers, energy workers, and healing professionals ready to move beyond protocols into the deeper energetic, emotional, and spiritual dimensions of healing—transforming not only how you work, but who you are within the work.
For those called to deepen their inner world—this path supports emotional awareness, energetic balance, and spiritual growth through Alchemical practice.
Understand Our Approach
Essential Foundations
Core Courses
Personal Exploration
Deep-Dive Programs
12-Week Immersions
- Alchemy Immersion (begins in March!)
- Alchemy Stone Medicine
- Five Spirits (coming soon)
- Alchemy Plant Spirit Medicine (coming in May)
Mastery Level
6-10 Month Programs
- Master Alchemy Apprenticeship Program
- Facilitating transformation for self & others
For healers ready to move beyond technique—this path reveals the deeper energetic and spiritual layers that transform both your practice and yourself.
Understand Our Approach
Free • Begin Here
Essential Foundations
Clinical Exploration
Clinical Techniques
Deep-Dive Programs
12-Week Immersions
- Alchemy Immersion (enrolling now!)
- Alchemy Plant Spirit Medicine (coming in May)
- Alchemy Stone Medicine (coming in September
- Five Spirits (coming soon)
Mastery Level
6-10 Month Programs
- Master Alchemy Apprenticeship Program
- Facilitating transformation for self & others
What Our Students & Alumni Say...
“I feel like it’s really changing how I interface with the world. I feel like it’s giving me the tools that I need to develop my relationships and my passions. It’s allowing me to just live the life I really want to live. I think if you’re ready for change, that it’s the perfect thing. Sometimes it’s a little scary – change always is. But if you’re ready to do it and want to experience more out of life, I think it’s a perfect way to get that.”
Chris O'Connell
Business Owner, Musician, and Self-Cultivator
“Leta and Jaye have a wonderful ability to create sacred space and hold the container for everyone. I felt completely at ease, and I learned SO MUCH!! This medicine is amazing, and I am so grateful they are sharing it.”
Brittney Chowning, LAC
Alchemy Practitioner and Acupuncturist
“I’ve done other trainings in other alternative healing methods, but I’ve never been in a program like this where I felt so held and where I could really have a personal relationship with my mentors.”
Mikhael Oskarrson
Alchemy and Stone Medicine Practitioner
FAQ's
How is Daoist Alchemy different from other types of Alchemy?
Alchemy means transformation. There are many types of transformative traditions throughout the world. This tradition stems from ancient Daoist Alchemists in China and has a long-held tradition. We have studied for many years with an 88th-generation Daoist priest (Master Jeffrey Yuen) and have adapted his teachings on the Nine Stages of Alchemy to be used in a modern lifestyle and then applied those theories to our work with clients for over 20 years.
How is Alchemy Stone Medicine or Alchemy Plant Spirit Medicine different?
Our goal in creating programs related to various modalities in Chinese Medicine is to provide the methods these modalities can be used for your personal transformation – your Alchemy!
Our classes will always be focused on your transformational journey, no matter what approach you are drawn to.
We recognize and celebrate that everyone is different! We want to offer as many ways for you to enter into your own personal journey of transformation!
How is our approach to the Five Elements different?
We have been avid students and teachers of Five Element theory for over 25 years. The merger of Five Element theory with Alchemy has taught us that the Five Elements are more than a self-discovery path… they are a self-realization path. They are crucial to your Alchemical journey.
You begin by understanding your own energetic nature so that you can eventually “connect your circle” and become more than your default nature. You become a Zhen Ren – a realized human being (or a sage) – a person who is no longer held back by the limitations of who you are.
Even if you know the Five Element theory well, we recommend you begin with our Understanding the Five Elements class so that you can begin to understand this very different approach to the Five Elements.
Can I take individual classes to get started?
You can take as many individual classes as you wish! Or you can take a program. Our programs are ways for you to commit to YOURSELF to do some work every day. We recommend starting with the Alchemy Immersion program if you want to immerse yourself in Daoist Alchemy!
Can I get CEUs for your classes?
Yes, most of our online classes and programs offer NCCAOM and California Acupuncture Board CEUs. Each course lists the CEUs you can receive upon completion.
Do I need to be in a certain location?
Our online courses, live events, and programs are virtual (remote access), so you can participate from anywhere in the world with reliable internet. For practitioner certification, you’ll need to travel to receive and observe in-person treatments (available in Northampton, MA and other US locations, or at our retreats).
Can I participate from outside the US?
Yes, you can complete the coursework from anywhere! If you wish to follow the practitioner track and receive certification, you’ll need to travel to the US for in-person treatment observations and supervised clinical work. We also have students who time their certification work with our retreats or visits to the US.
What's your refund policy?
As is the industry standard, we do not offer refunds on our digital products.
For live events, if you wish a refund before the event, send us an email. We want students who are genuinely ready for this work. Due to the personalized nature of our programs and our often small class sizes, refunds are limited after classes begin.
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Need Deep Healing?
If you're dealing with trauma, grief, ancestral patterns, or things that feel like they're haunting you, the Ghost Points treatment might be what you need. This is clinical work done by trained practitioners.
Schedule a Discovery Call →Who We Are
We’re Leta Herman and Jaye McElroy. We run the Alchemy Healing Center in Northampton, Massachusetts, where we practice what we teach. And we created the Alchemy Learning Center because Daoist Inner Alchemy changed our lives completely.
For over two decades, we’ve immersed ourselves in esoteric traditions—studying with teachers in the Shang Qing lineage of Daoist alchemy, plant spirit medicine practitioners, and bodywork masters. We’ve synthesized all of this into a comprehensive teaching system that honors the ancient wisdom while making it accessible for modern seekers and practitioners.
This isn’t about collecting more techniques. It’s about transformation—yours first, then maybe helping others with theirs.
