Retreats
Health Retreats
ECAN International School of Natural Acupuncture
The Method
THE APPROACH

The Method

ECAN is not built on promises or ideology. The approach is practical, inspectable, and shaped by real clinical experience.

A method grounded in reality

Our work begins with a simple assumption: if a method cannot hold under real conditions, it is not a method. Everything taught at ECAN has been tested in practice.

Observation first

We train the ability to see clearly before interpreting or acting.

Structure over belief

Clear structure replaces motivation, ideology, and exaggerated narratives.

Responsibility

Every action is taken with awareness of limits, ethics, and consequences.

How the work is done

Whether in training, retreats, or individual work, the process follows the same internal logic.

1. Observe

We start by observing the person, the context, and the real constraints.

2. Test

Hypotheses are tested gently, without forcing change.

3. Adjust

Interventions are adjusted based on real feedback, not expectations.

4. Integrate

The goal is integration into daily life, not dependency on a system.

What we deliberately avoid

No exaggerated promises

We do not guarantee outcomes or sell transformation.

No spiritual performance

The work is quiet, practical, and grounded.

No dependency

Participants are supported to become autonomous, not reliant.

No blurred boundaries

Ethical and professional limits are respected at all times.

How this applies in retreats

Retreats are structured environments where this method can be experienced with time, rhythm, and support.

Clear structure

Daily rhythm supports focus without pressure.

Human scale

Small groups allow for attention and care.

Continuity

What is learned can be carried back into daily life.

See if this approach is right for you

We begin with a conversation to understand intent and fit.