Aloha sillypup,
I'm glad you are looking at what's out there and chiming in on this post.
The copper rods were no doubt dowsing cures to alleviate geopathic stress, Hartmann lines, or other issues you'll not find addressed in most Feng Shui systems. The fact that it was placed in her "financial" sector," doesn't mean it's intention was regarding that, rather, it may have just been where that energy line/disturbance come into the house or room. Going to a "poking" metaphor is creative, but a stretch non the less without seeing or feeling what was done and the difference that was created at that energetic level.
The Diamond Feng Shui course was not created as a comprehensive syllabus of Marie's system, but one that incorporates Personal, Space, Landscape and Time Feng Shui in a way that people who can get good results and don't want get into the technical aspect and to do all the calculations and interpretations themselves.
It provides free call-in coaching for the students, as well as consultation vouchers for more personal adjustments regarding their home's issues.
Those who want more depth or technical understanding can do so in her hexagram, dowsing or advance classes.
There are many systems out there, and I would agree to spend time within a system and dig deep until you understand its source and depth. Work with it on a practical level -seeing what seems to work well and fine-tune those that don't, asking questions of the instructor along the way. In this way you can get the feedback and understanding, rather than interpreting pieces here and there from a web page, book, or miscellaneous class (too many Babba's can spoil the soup-or keep you in your head with thoughts and theories, rather than doing the work). If the teacher/coach doesn't resonate or make the difference for you when you put in the time, then it's time to reassess with them, or it may be time for a new coach.
Follow-up time with a master you've flown in can be a challenge. If she's got the Diamond or Gold edition of the course, one of the consultants here could look over the situation with her and tweak it as needed.
Much Love, Shawn
