Speaking Engagements

Leta has spoken, taught, and presented across stages, conferences, podcasts, and Chinese Medicine institutions for over two decades. All current teachings can be found at AlchemyLearningCenter.com.

Chinese Medicine Organizations

  • “Leta carries a room even from a computer screen. “

    You can tell that she puts her entire being into her presentations. Every single class I’ve taken in the Alchemy Center has been absolutely wonderful. I feel so full, grateful, and excited about continuing to soak up her knowledge as well as apply what I am learning to my practice and myself! This is amazing stuff!
    Brittney Chowning
    Acupuncturist

Colleges & Universities

  • “A magical experience!”

    It was fun, emotional, deeply moving, connecting, educational and a spiritual experience for all there. It’s not easy to find the words to convey how special this was.
    Carol Baker
    Shiatsu Practitioner

Expos & Public Events

  • “It really spoke to me deeply.”

    I feel like it actually is giving me an opportunity to connect with what I feel like originally got me into Chinese medicine in the first place. Leta’s joyful heart is completely amazing, and I would unequivocally say jump in if it speaks to you because it’s awesome.
    Bill Wright
    Life Coach

Podcasts

Professional & Industry
  • Speaker, eLotus, “Shen Disturbances” CEU Webinar, 2026
  • Online Class, eLotus, “Harnessing the Power of the Five Elements,” July 9, 2025
  • Speaker, College of Integrative Veterinary Therapies (CIVT), “Ghost Points,” March 20, 2024
  • Online Class, eLotus, “Integrating Individual Alchemical Ghost Points,” 2024
  • Speaker, Washington Acupuncture and Eastern Medicine Association (WAEMA), “The Thirteen Ghost Points: An Overview of the Alchemical Chinese Medicine Approach,” October 15, 2023
  • Keynote Speaker, American Acupuncture Council, “Alchemical Chinese Medicine – Entering the Mystery,” 2023
  • Online Class, eLotus, “Unveiling the Mystery of Alchemical Chinese Medicine,” 2023
  • Speaker, AOBTA, “Connect & Learn: Become an Alchemist with Leta Herman,” 2021
  • Keynote Speaker, LhasaOMS, “Intro to Divergent Channel Treatments for Joint Pain and Arthritic Conditions,” 2021
  • Keynote Speaker, LhasaOMS, “The Thirteen Ghost Points: Understanding the Mystery of This Treatment,” 2021
  • Keynote Speaker, LhasaOMS, “How to Use an Alchemical Approach to Create Deeper Levels of Transformation in Your Clients,” 2019
  • Keynote Speaker, LhasaOMS, “Cupping and Gua Sha Combined: Clinical Applications for the Treatment of Pain and Bi Syndrome,” 2018
  • Online Class, LhasaOMS, “Intro to Alchemy”
Podcasts
  • Inspired Action Podcast, with Leta Herman and Jaye McElroy
  • Guest, Qiological, “Alchemy, Presence and Transformation in Clinical Work,” 2025
  • Guest, The Future of Wellness (Field Dynamics), “Exploring Daoist Medicine & Alchemy with Leta Herman,” July 4, 2024
  • Guest, Qiological, “Considering and Using Ghost Points,” 2023
  • Guest, The Soul Pod with Gary Leuis, Episode 6, “Can I Solve Energy Blockages Using a Ghost Points Treatment?,” January 31, 2022
  • Guest, The Soul Pod with Gary Leuis, Episode 3, December 12, 2021
  • Featured Guest, Slo Mo with Mo Gawdat (Part 1) — “Chinese Medicine, Yin and Yang, and the Five Elements (Which Is Yours?),” 2021
  • Featured Guest, Slo Mo with Mo Gawdat (Part 2) — “The Nine Palaces, the Nine Stages of Alchemy, and Going Through the Mystery Gate,” 2021
  • “Relationship Issues, Try the Five Elements to Help You Through,” Dr. J with Dr. Jeanette Gallagher, 2015
  • Energy Sex Podcast with Devi Ward, “Energy Sex” episode
  • WHMP, “The Energy of Love”
  • WHMP, “Ancient Chinese Secret”
Expos
  • Two Summit Labs, Park City Song Summit, “Alchemy Healing: Ancient Wisdom for Modern Times” and a Five Element music session, Park City, UT, 2023
  • Speaker, “Looking for Love?,” Natural Living Expo, Sturbridge, MA, 2012
  • Speaker, “Born Perfect: Alchemical Transformation through Energy Work,” Whole Health Expo, Northampton, MA, 2012
  • Speaker, “Discover Your Elemental Potential,” Natural Living Expo, Sturbridge, MA, 2012
  • Speaker, “Source Alignment: Daoist Alchemical Transformation,” Whole Health Expo, Northampton, MA, 2011
  • Speaker, “How the Law of Attraction Challenges Our Healing Beliefs,” Whole Health Expo, Manchester, NH, 2008
  • Speaker, “Ghost Point Treatments: Source Energy Alignment in the Classical Chinese Tradition,” Whole Health Expo, Northampton, MA, 2008
  • Speaker, “The Five Elements: Discovering Your Elemental Potential,” Whole Health Expo, Manchester, NH, 2008
  • Speaker, “Self-Help Acupressure,” Shaolin Kung Fu of Amherst, 2008
Education
  • Panelist, “Pivoting to Success,” Smith College Introduction to Innovation and Entrepreneurship in Practice, 2016 and 2014
  • Judge, Draper Entrepreneurship Competition, Smith College, 2016 and 2014
  • Guest Speaker, Becker College Women’s Emergent Leadership Institute, 2015
  • Keynote Speaker, Green Meadow Waldorf School, 2013
  • January-Term Teacher, Mount Holyoke College, “The Chinese Five Elements: How Your Constitutional Element Affects Your Life and Your Relationships,” 2009, 2010, and 2011
  • Speaker, Hartsbrook School, Grade 8, 2008 and 2010
  • Speaker, “Discovering Your Elemental Potential,” Hampshire College Path to Health Series, Hampshire College Spiritual Life Center, 2009
  • Graduation Workshop Speaker, Mount Holyoke College, 2009
  • Keynote Speaker, Mount Holyoke College Administrative Retreat, 2008
Chinese Medicine Classes
  • “Advanced Gua Sha and Cupping for the Body and Face,” Cristallo Spa, September 18, 2023
  • “Beauty Is More Than Skin Deep: Facial Gua Sha and Cupping,” Alchemy Healing Center, Northampton, MA, 2017
  • “Alchemy and Self-Cultivation,” Alchemy Healing Center, Northampton, MA, 2016
  • “Alchemy and the Thirteen Ghost Points,” Alchemy Healing Center, Northampton, MA, 2016
  • “Pulse-Taking,” Yoga Sanctuary, Northampton, MA, 2015
  • “Gua Sha and Cupping,” Yoga Sanctuary, Northampton, MA, 2015
  • “Love and the Five Elements,” Yoga Sanctuary, Northampton, MA, 2014
  • “Gua Sha,” Yoga Sanctuary, Northampton, MA, 2014
  • Acupressure Workshop Series, 2011 — The Water Element: Channel Blocks, Earth/Metal Meridians, Acupressure Pain Points (Dr. Tan), Tonification and Dispersal of Points, Pulses and Tongues
  • Acupressure Workshop Series, 2011, Northampton, MA — The Earth Element: Moxibustion, Sound of the Voice, Pulses and Tongues
  • Acupressure Workshop Series, 2011, Northampton, MA — The Fire Element: The Fire Meridians, Acu-Touch, Pulses and Tongues
  • Acupressure and Five Elements Seminar, Shaolin Kung Fu of Amherst, 2008
Other
  • “The Five Elements for Business Leaders,” Gill-Montague Women Business Owners, 2008
  • “The Five Elements for Hair Stylists,” Salon Bogar, Londonderry, NH, 2010
  • “Intro to the Five Elements for Healers,” Media Foundation, 2012
  • “The Five Elements: Realizing Your Elemental Potential,” Greenfield Community Acupuncture, 2010

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