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Holistic Healthcare Provider

Medical Qigong

Medical Qigong Practitioner (200hr)

Offers advanced training in energy work and Traditional Chinese Medicine. It is designed for the serious student interested in conducting a private practice in energy-based bodywork and self-healing exercises. Graduates will be granted a certificate of completion in Medical Qigong. Our MQP program is recognized by the International Institute for Medical Qigong and is currently the only Medical Qigong training offered in conjunction with the International Institute in Southern California.

Medical Qigong Essentials (30 hours)

Introduces the student to Medical Qigong self-healing exercises for establishing exceptional wellbeing in the body, mind and spirit. Medical Qigong exercises will be taught that help the body correct physical and energetic imbalances.  The exercises strengthen and regulate the internal organs, nervous system and immune systems as well as relieve pain, regulate hormones and release deep-seated emotions.  The course will introduce the student to the basic theories of energy tonification, purgation and regulation of the body's organs and energy channels, as well as strengthening the body's protective energy field (Wei Qi).

Introduction to Diagnosis and Treatment (30 hrs)

Builds on material covered in first course.  Students are led through a progressive series of advanced Shen Gong (Spirit Skill) meditations and exercises, used to develop advanced intuitive diagnostic skills. Additionally, students will learn the Medical Qigong treatment protocol for treating patients as well as avoiding the absorption of Toxic Chi while in a clinical environment. Includes protocols for releasing and integrating emotional states. Practicum includes clinics and case studies.

Clinical Foundations (30 hrs)

Offers an overview of the major principles and foundational structures that govern Traditional Chinese Medical Qigong. Other topics covered include: three levels of ancient Taoist Mysticism, four functional properties of energy, materializing and dematerializing energy, combining Medical Qigong with other modalities and Chi emitting methods. Students will have a deeper comprehension of the body’s energetic matrix as it pertains to Traditional Chinese Medicine, Disease, Diagnosis, and the Medical Qigong Clinic. The focus will be placed on integrating clinic qigong modalities, advanced assessment, energetic modulation skills. Practicum includes clinics and case studies.

Treatment of Organ Diseases and Medical Qigong Prescription Exercises (110 hrs)

Offers an overview of the major principles and foundational structures that govern Traditional Chinese Medical Qigong. This course is designed to introduce students to the advanced theories and clinical modalities of internal organ treatment, as well as the Medical Qigong Exercises and Meditations prescribed as homework in the Medical Qigong Clinic. Student will learn protocols for addressing specific organ diseases as they pertain to Traditional Chinese Medicine, Diagnosis and Medical Qigong prescriptions. Practicum includes 50 hrs of clinics and case studies.

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