Training in Dien Chan
Choosing the right training to master the authentic method
Dien Chan training: the criteria for learning the authentic method
Learning Dien Chan is not about reading a book or watching videos. It is about progressively integrating a complex logic, mastering dozens of reflex diagrams, understanding the subtleties of yin and yang and being able to create treatments tailored to each person. The problem: there is a jungle of training courses. Some are serious, others dilute the method excessively for commercial reasons. Others still promise miraculous results after a weekend. In the end, you have to sift through them. This guide explains why the quality of your training changes everything and how to identify a good training course.
Why training matters as much as the technique itself
Dien Chan is based on rigorous clinical observation carried out by Prof. Bùi Quôc Châu from 1975. No magic, no secrets. Just a precise logic: the face reflects the overall health of the body, and stimulating the reflex zones of the face with the right tools produces measurable results.
But this is where the problem begins. Learning this logic requires a structured progression.
— You must first learn to mentally project the reflex diagrams onto the face (spatial visualisation ability).
— You must then identify the fixed points (bqc·points) on the map.
— You must concretely understand what yin and yang mean, not as abstract concepts, but as practical descriptions of a condition.
Only in this way will you be able to create your own personalised protocols.
Skip a step and everything falls apart. If you apply 'recipes' without understanding them, your results will be poor and you risk giving up.
Good training guides you through this progression. Poor training makes you believe there is no progression and that instructions should be followed to the letter. This is what will prevent you from becoming the true architect of your treatments.
The progression in 4 modules: from simple to complex
Authentic Dien Chan is structured into four modules, to be followed in this order; this is intentional.
Each training module lasts approximately 14 hours, which can be spread over two in-person days or several online sessions.
A progression designed so that you truly assimilate all the concepts and principles of Dien Chan.
And if you wish to enrich your practice with natural aesthetics and holistic wellbeing, we also offer the Chan❜beauté module, which applies the logic of Dien Chan to beauty — from the inside out.
➚ DienChan❜reflex
You learn the first reflex diagrams and train your ability to project them onto any face. This is the multireflexological mental gymnastics. Without it, the rest does not hold together. You also practise the first stimulation techniques with the multireflex tools in a concrete, not theoretical, way.
We also share the story of the discovery, as we feel it is very important to share this incredible adventure that will give you the confidence to feel capable of creating personalised protocols by the end of the training.
➚ DienChan❜pro
Knowing how to hold and use the Detector nº101 is essential for anyone claiming to practise Dien Chan. Building self-confidence comes through guided practice.
We want you to stop worrying about the famous 'impostor syndrome' that too often makes you doubt yourself in front of the person receiving your treatment.
The bqc·point formulas are in fact the fourth consolidation step in the complete treatment plan.
This module is therefore entirely dedicated to studying the complete bqc·point map of Dien Chan so that you learn to locate them precisely and can use the formulas from the course, the booklets and the Faceasit app without hesitation.
➚ DienChan❜clinic
Our face contains reflections of the entire body, hence the multiplicity of diagrams. The aim of this module is to learn how to build 'multireflexological bridges'. This means knowing how to combine the reflex diagrams with one another; this is how one becomes creative.
No more recipes, but truly personalised treatments.
These complementary diagrams also shed light on why many bqc·points exist and thus help us to better structure our treatment plans.
And the first concrete results appear here; you move from exploration to technique.
➚ DienChan❜master
This advanced module can only be followed if you have practised intensively for at least six months. Our aim is to help you progress to the higher module, not to sell levels indefinitely.
The DienChan❜master module is therefore important for those who have accumulated specific cases, successful or not, so that we can address them together.
Your experienced trainer will then be able to help you change your approach.
— You will learn to combine the principles of Western and Eastern medicine.
— The «Chan❜formulæ» are ultra-precise formulas based on combined concepts to refine the approach with subtlety and obtain deep, lasting results.
What distinguishes a good training course
You must check three things before signing up:
🏷️ First, the teaching team
Is it a lone trainer who has proclaimed themselves an expert after attending a workshop? Or are they part of an active, structured team that publishes books, creates applications, writes articles and continuously tests its protocols?
The ISMDC has benefited from a decade of work with Prof. Bùi Quôc Châu since 2002. We have refined the diagrams in collaboration with Prof. Châu's sons (Bùi Minh Tâm and Bùi Minh Trí), adapted the protocols for the Western world, developed Faceasit (an application awarded by the Canadian Reflexology Association), etc.
This is a visible difference.
🏷️ Beware of organisations that offer a multitude of levels; that is business, not pedagogy. The 4 modules of the ISMDC seriously encompass far more knowledge and are sufficient to master authentic Dien Chan.
Avoid programmes that promise secret content if you access the higher level. Good trainers structure information and do not dilute or hide it.
🏷️ Third, how does the trainer handle real cases?
A good trainer offers free practice sessions during the training and treats people in public, describes their actions aloud, and lets students observe.
They are capable of adapting their technique to any problem, not just reciting what they read in a book. Phrases such as 'it's more complicated, we'll cover that at the higher level' or 'that's how Prof. Châu told me' are red flags.
Learning resources: beyond the training
You should not learn alone, but after your training, you must keep going.
📖 The thematic booklets: specialist ebooks on specific conditions. Pain, skin, digestion, women's issues, etc. They deepen what you learnt during your training.
🍫 Faceasit: the interactive application. It is not a 'ready-made formula catalogue'. It is a design tool where you explore bqc·point constellations, study the reflex diagrams in detail, and understand the connections between points and diagrams. It won the Canadian Reflexology Innovation Award. It is the reference tool for structuring your practice.
📝 The Dien Chan experts' blog: more in-depth articles, mainly dedicated to former students to inspire them, but also very much appreciated by enthusiasts of natural therapies who wish to discover and better understand the method.
This is where the team shares its discoveries continuously.
🎥 The video channel: question-and-answer sessions, updated content, practical cases and much more.
📙'The ABC of Dien Chan': the reference book published by Grancher.
Written by Patryck Aguilar-Cassarà in collaboration with the team of trainers in 2009.
All author's rights were fully transferred to Prof. Châu to thank him for his years of teaching.
It is the only structured work in French that truly covers the subject without simplifications.
First steps: where to start?
If you are just starting out, you must first evaluate the approach. Attend a workshop or an online course. Observe the trainer. Ask them direct questions: how long have they been teaching? Are they part of a structured team? Do they publish? Do they treat patients in public during training?
If you are a beauty therapist, reflexologist, or changing career: beware of preconceived ideas. Dien Chan is different from any other technique. You must start with the basics, not an advanced module. Even acupuncturists and doctors start with the DienChan❜reflex module.
And all your prior knowledge will be extremely useful for enriching your treatments.
We like to compare Dien Chan to a musical instrument on which we can freely play any style. Whether jazz, pop or classical, you must first learn to read the notes and music theory. And to extend the metaphor, being an excellent performer or becoming a composer requires structured, serious and honest teaching.
And afterwards? Let us stay connected through the International Dien Chan Support Club. Use Faceasit, consult the booklets…
Ask us your questions, because training does not end after the last module; that is when it truly begins!
Choose your city, your dates and start with the basic module. Patience and progression!
Check the training schedule here- Dien Chan is complex but not complicated: it requires a structured progression, not a miraculous weekend.
- The 4 modules (reflex → pro → clinic → master) must be followed in order.
- Look for an active teaching team, not a lone trainer.
- Good training courses do not dilute the method into a multitude of commercial levels.
- Observe how the trainer handles real cases in public.
- After training, stay connected: Faceasit, booklets, blog, support club.
- Even if you have prior training, you must start from the basics or take the knowledge assessment exam.
- The DienChan❜clinic module is the one with which you truly become the architect of your protocols.
- Chan❜beauté enriches your practice for natural aesthetics and holistic wellbeing.
- Training is an investment in time and money that is measured in years of practice, not intensive days.
Frequently asked questions
The first 3 modules represent approximately ±42 hours of structured teaching. But mastery comes with practice. Allow 6 months to 2 years of regular practice to become truly fluent. This is normal. Good disciplines take time.
No. Even with medical training, you must start with the DienChan❜reflex module. Dien Chan has its own logic. Your prior knowledge will enrich your understanding later, but it does not allow you to skip steps.
We have met many people in this situation who wanted to go straight to the Chan❜beauté module. Because they had enormous gaps in their knowledge, we prefer to offer an assessment exam to try to access the second DienChan❜pro module. If the exam is passed, no problem. If not, they will need to start again from the DienChan❜reflex module.
Foot reflexology projects the body onto the foot. Dien Chan projects the body onto the face, but with more than 28 complementary reflex diagrams that overlap and a map of fixed acupressure points. Hence the term 'multireflexology'. It is more precise, but also more complex.
Yes. The ISMDC offers structured online training courses. It is not 'watching videos'. It is an interactive course with a trainer. It is less ideal than in-person training (you do not practise on real patients), but it is better than nothing and you can always attend an in-person module later for practice.
Although the ideal is to attend a training course, many multireflex tools allow you to start with self-care. The DienShop catalogue offers a list of thematic kits comprising 3 essential tools and a free booklet to address specific treatments.
During training, your teacher will recommend the tools suited to your practice.
No, if you work only with general conditions. Yes, if you wish to offer natural aesthetics and holistic wellbeing treatments. It is a specialisation that enriches, not an obligation.
Prices vary according to region and trainer; check the schedule. It is an investment, not an expense. A good training quickly pays for itself if you practise seriously.
Call them. Ask direct questions. Ask about their publications, their participation in conferences, their practical experience. Attend a workshop if possible. Trust your instincts. A good trainer does not hesitate to answer and prove their credibility.