Academic Directory
This directory has been established so prospective students may feel confident in attending any of the colleges, institutes, or IIMQ branches listed below.
At the International Institute of Medical Qigong (IIMQ), it is our policy that all authorized instructor follow the IIMQ’s academic and clinical standards. They will teach and maintain the exact same clinical format and strict standards as established by the IIMQ.
The following list of colleges, institutes, or IIMQ branches may teach varying levels of instruction:
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Introduction to Medical Qigong (Course 1)
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Medical Qigong Practitioner (MQP) – 200 hours certification course
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Medical Qigong Therapist (MQT) – 500 hours certification course
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Master of Medical Qigong (MMQ) – 1,000 hours certification course
- Postgraduate Studies
Preferred method of contact is via email. Thank you for your consideration.
Administrators
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Prof. Jerry Alan Johnson, PhD, DTCM, DMQ (China)
Founder
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Dean of Medical Qigong Science and Director of Medical Qigong Clinic of Five Branches TCM College (Santa Cruz, CA)
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PO Box 52144
Pacific Grove, California 93950
Phone: (831) 646-9399
Fax: (831) 646-0535
E-Mail: drjerryalanjohnson@earthlink.net
Web Page: www.qigongmedicine.com
www.daoistmagic.com
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Dr. Bernard Shannon, D.M.Q. (China)
Executive Director
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Dr. Shannon’s desire is to continue to promote a system of health care that empowers people to heal themselves. Through maintaining the highest academic and clinical standards, he feels the IIMQ will continue to bridge the gap between Eastern and Western medicine. |
P.O. Box 1435
Palm Desert, California 92261
800.848.0649 voice / fax
001.760.278.9474 International
E-Mail: info@MedicalQigong.org
Web Page: www.medicalqigong.org
www.chinesewudangboxing.com |
Dr. L. Francesca Ferrari, L.Ac., DTCM, DMQ (China)
Dean of Traditional Chinese Medicine
Director of the Carmel Branch
Associate Dean of Medical Qigong Science and Associate Director of Medical Qigong Clinic of Five Branches TCM College (Santa Cruz, California)
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Francesca Ferrari, Licensed Acupuncturist, Master of Traditional Chinese Medicine, and Doctor of Traditional Chinese Medicine (China), teaches Medical Qigong and supervises interns at Five Branches Institute in Santa Cruz. She is an 81st generation disciple of Maoshan Daoist Monastery in China, and travels annually to study with her teacher.
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c/o Ferrari Center of Chinese Medicine
222 Forest Avenue
Pacific Grove Ca. 93950.
E-Mail: francescaferrari@earthlink.net
Web Page: www.francescaferrari.com |
Dr. Seth Lefkowitz, DC, DMQ (China)
Dean of An Mo and Jie Gu Therapy
Director of the North San Jose Branch |
c/o Natures Path Center
351 South Baywood Avenue,
San Jose, California 95128
Phone: (408) 243 -1565
Fax: (408) 243-1568
E-Mail: seth@naturespathcenter.com
Web Page: www.naturespathcenter.com |
Dia Lynn, MMQ
Dean of Western Anatomy and Physiology
Dia graduated MMQ in 2001 with Dr. Johnson as he published his first text and opened the first Qigong clinic in an acupuncture college. Rolf Structural Integrator since 1977; Director, Equilibrium Bodywork Center and Energy Medicine Clinic; 17 years teaching Anatomy, Physiology, and Bodywork in three states; and a California certified instructor.
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c/o Equilibrium Center for Integrative Bodywork
2560 Garden Road Suite 211, Monterey, California 93940
Phone: (831) 373 - 4042
Fax: (831) 372-1788
E-Mail: dia@dialynn.com
Web Page: www.dialynn.com |

Dr. Lisa Van Ostrand, DMQ (China)
Dean of Psychology
Director of the New York Branch
Authorized to MMQ
Lisa assisted Dr. Jerry Johnson in the MMQ program at the Five Element in Florida. She also taught the last classes there allowing students to complete their MMQ. She has held the positions of Dean of Psycho-Spiritual Development and Dean of Advanced Studies at the Barbara Brennan School of Healing. Additionally, she is a certified Core Energetic Therapist.
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751 Euclid Ave. Apt 1
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
Phone: (786) 512-7096
E-Mail: lisa@lisavanostrand.com
Web Page: www.lisavanostrand.com |
Authorized Instructors
The authorized instructors listed below are only authorized up to and including the level listed. The listings are alphabetical by city within the state or country.
Arizona
Paula Medler, DVM, MMQ
Director of Arizona Branch
Authorized to MQP
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2626 N. Campbell Ave
Tucson, AZ 85719
Phone: (520) 327-5763
E-mail: docpsm@aol.com
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California
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Jeff Tukum Barnard-Jorgensen, EMT-P, MMQ
Director of Del Rey Oaks Branch
Authorized to MQT
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317 Alder St Pacific Grove CA 93950.
Phone: 831-372-3209
E-Mail: barneyphil@hotmail.com |
Christina J. Barea, MMQ
Director of the Los Gatos Branch
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c/o The Rising Lotus
15066 Los Gatos-Almaden Road
Suite 200
Los Gatos, CA 95032
Office (408) 377-7779
Cell (408) 220-4923
Website: www.TheRisingLotus.com
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Dr. L. Francesca Ferrari, L.Ac., DTCM, DMQ (China)
Dean of Traditional Chinese Medicine
Director of the Carmel Branch
Associate Dean of Medical Qigong Science and Associate Director of Medical Qigong Clinic of Five Branches TCM College (Santa Cruz, California)
Authorized to MMQ
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Francesca Ferrari, Licensed Acupuncturist, Master of Traditional Chinese Medicine, and Doctor of Traditional Chinese Medicine (China), teaches Medical Qigong and supervises interns at Five Branches Institute in Santa Cruz. She is an 81st generation disciple of Maoshan Daoist Monastery in China, and travels annually to study with her teacher.
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c/o Ferrari Center of Chinese Medicine
222 Forest Avenue
Pacific Grove Ca. 93950.
E-Mail: francescaferrari@earthlink.net
Web Page: www.francescaferrari.com |
Five Branches Institute, College of Traditional Chinese Medicine
Authorized to MQP |
200 Seventh Avenue
Santa Cruz, California 95062
Phone:( 831) 476-9424
Fax: (831) 476-8928
E-Mail: tcm@fivebranches.edu
Web Page: www.fivebranches.edu
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Prof. Jerry Alan Johnson, PhD, DTCM, DMQ (China)
Founder
Authorized to MMQ and postgraduate programs
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Dean of Medical Qigong Science and Director of Medical Qigong Clinic of Five Branches TCM College (Santa Cruz, CA) |
PO Box 52144
Pacific Grove, California 93950
Phone: (831) 646-9399
Fax: (831) 646-0535
E-Mail: drjerryalanjohnson@earthlink.net
Web Page: www.qigongmedicine.com |
Wendy Lang, MMQ
Director of the Marin County Branch
Authorized to MMQ
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Teacher of Qigong and Wholistic Health practitioner since 1989, Wendy began practicing Medical Qigong Therapy in 2000 and now teaches Medical Qigong as well. “Great transformation is possible through resolving the patient’s core emotional/energetic issues and reconnecting them to their Original Spirit.” She is also creator of the Sacred Images of Tibet journal, calendar, and card series. |
12 Skylark Dr. Apt 33
Larkspur, California 94939
Phone: (415) 924-7883
E-Mail: wendyandphillip@sbcglobal.net
Web Page: www.emptymountain.com |
Dr. Seth Lefkowitz, DC, DMQ (China)
Dean of An Mo and Jie Gu Therapy
Director of the North San Jose Branch
Authorized to MMQ and postgraduate programs |
c/o Natures Path Center
351 South Baywood Avenue,
San Jose, California 95128
Phone: (408) 243 -1565
Fax: (408) 243-1568
E-Mail: seth@naturespathcenter.com
Web Page: www.naturespathcenter.com |
Deneen C. Seril, DMQ (China)
Director of Monterey Branch
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1015 Cass Street
Monterey, CA 93940
P.O. Box 77
Pacific Grove, Ca. 93950
Phone: (831) 601-0652
E-Mail: drdeneen@sbcglobal.net
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Dr. Bernard Shannon, D.M.Q. (China)
Executive Director
Authorized to MMQ and postgraduate programs
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Dr. Shannon’s desire is to continue to promote a system of health care that empowers people to heal themselves. Through maintaining the highest academic and clinical standards, he feels the IIMQ will continue to bridge the gap between Eastern and Western medicine. |
P.O. Box 1435
Palm Desert, California 92261
Phone: (760) 485-0169
Fax: (760) 341-4166
E-Mail: info@MedicalQigong.org
Web Page: www.medicalqigong.org
www.chinesewudangboxing.com |
Shifu Matthew B. Weston, MMQ
Director of the Big Sur Branch
Authorized to MMQ
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Advanced Medical Qigong Practitioner, World Health Organization, International Acupuncture Training Center (Beijing, China).
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U.S. representative, Primordial Chaos Life Energy Martial Healing Center (Beijing, China) and LongHu Shan Daoist Cultural Research Center (China).
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Advanced Medical Manipulation (Tuina), Beijing Massage Hospital (China).
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Master Instructor (Shifu), Taijiquan and Baguazhang
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c/o Green Dragon Internal Arts Center
P.O. Box 223373
Carmel, CA 93922
Home: (831) 626-3347
Office: (831) 649-6464
Fax: (831) 626-3347
E-Mail: weston64@sbcglobal.net |
Colorado
Mollie Kelleher, MMQ
Director of Northern Colorado Branch, Longmont
Authorized to MQP
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Using Medical Qigong and Jin Shin Tara acupressure, Mollie Kelleher provides holistic wellness services, as well as instruction in medical qigong, in the Boulder/Longmont area. Mollie has a master’s degree in medical qigong and has been an educator and trainer since 1984.
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c/o Tao Mountain Qigong
1756 Juniper St.
Longmont, Colorado
Phone: 303-776-6142
Email: mollie.Kelleher@gmail.com
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Florida
Dr. Dennis Alexander, PhD, DMQ (China)
Director of the Florida Branch
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Dennis received his Doctor of Medical Qigong (DMQ) from the International Institute of Medical Qigong in Palm Desert California and is registered in China. Additionally, Dennis is an: Usui / Mayan Reiki Master, Karuna/Shamballa Reiki Master, a Body Restoration Technique Master, and a Quantum-Touch Instructor. Dennis was Ascended to Mayan Shaman 1973 In Honduras Central America.
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c/o Sentient Temple
5438 3rd Avenue South
St. Petersburg, FL 33707
Phone: 727-323-2793
Email: mayareki@tampabay.rr.com
Web: www.mayanreiki.com
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Isaac Goren, M.Ac. MMQ.
Isaac Goren is a Master of Acupuncture, a Master of Medical Qigong, and a Master Sufi Healer. He is the clinic director at Academy for Five Element Acupuncture, were he has been teaching for over 10 years. Currently he is working on his Doctor of Medical Qigong specializing in oncology.
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Tao House
622 E. Hallandale Beach Blvd.
Hallandale, FL. 33009
Phone: (954) 454-5559
Fax: (954) 457-7771
www.tao-house.com |
Illinios
Catherine White, Dipl. ABT, RI, MMQ
Director of the Illinois Branch
Director, MI ZAI Shiatsu - Chicago
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c/o MI ZAI Shiatsu-Chicago379 W. Hamilton Lane
Palatine, IL 60067
Phone: (847) 358-8968
E-Mail: cwmizai@sbcglobal.net
Web: www.mizai-shiatsu.org
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Maryland
Montana
New York
Dr. Lisa Van Ostrand, DMQ (China)
Director of the New York Branch
Authorized to MMQ
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Lisa assisted Dr. Jerry Johnson in the MMQ program at the Five Element in Florida. She also taught the last classes there allowing students to complete their MMQ. She has held the positions of Dean of Psycho-Spiritual Development and Dean of Advanced Studies at the Barbara Brennan School of Healing. Additionally, she is a certified Core Energetic Therapist.
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751 Euclid Ave. Apt 1
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
Phone: (786) 512-7096
E-Mail: lisa@lisavanostrand.com
Web Page: www.lisavanostrand.com |
Oregon
Dr. Eric Shaffer, DMQ (China)
Director of Oregon Branch
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Medical qigong therapy empowers the client to take responsibility for their own health and state of mind, and includes energetic treatment, prescribed medical qigong exercises, and lifestyle care. Tenderness, openness, and clarity are benefits of the awareness training offered within energetic therapy and instruction at Oregon Medical Qigong. |
c/o Oregon Medical Qigong
1186 Ferry Street, Apt. 2
Eugene, Oregon 97401
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Tennessee
J. Michael Wood, PMBC, OBDS, MMQ
Director of the Central Tennessee Branch
Authorized to MMQ |
500 Castlegate Dr.
Nashville, Tn. 37217
Phone: (615) 366-8940
Fax: (615) 399-8479
E-Mail: jmichaelwood@comcast.net
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Texas
Chris Axelrad, MSOM,L.Ac., MMQ
Director of the Houston Branch
Authorized to MQP
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4544 Post Oak Place, Suite 370
Houston , TX 77027
Phone: 713-527-9555
Fax: 866-601-8015
E-Mail: chris@axelradclinic.com
Web Page: www.axelradclinic.com
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Lou Eberle, MMQ, MSOM, L.Ac. and Maria Eberle, MMQ
Director of Central Texas Branch
Authorized to MQP
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PO Box 85
Dripping Springs, TX 78620
Phone / Fax: 512-894-0337
Cell: 512-694-1274
E-Mail: Qigong@centexfamily.org |
Washington
Sara Storm, L.Ac., MMQ
Director of the Seattle
Authorized to MMQ
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Sara Storm has a Chinese Medicine practice in Seattle which includes acupuncture, herbal therapy and medical qigong. She treats a wide variety of conditions from high blood pressure to cancer. Sara holds a master degree in both medical qigong and acupuncture.
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11512 32nd Ave. N.E.
Seattle, WA 98125
Phone: (206) 363-0909
E-Mail: sarastorm0@gmail.com
Web Page: www.sarastorm.com
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Belgium
Belgium College of Traditional Chinese Medicine
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OTCG vzw - Kerkgate 89
B-9700 Oudenaarde, Belgie
Phone: 0032.5545.6120
Fax: 0032.5545.6576
E-Mail: otcg@skynet.be
Web Page: otcg.be
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Canada
Shifu Andy James, BS, FCA, MQT
Director of the Toronto Branch
Authorized to MQT
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Founded by Andy James, Toronto’s Tai Chi & Meditation Centre offers instruction in Qigong, Insight Meditation and the Chinese internal martial arts. He has served on the Boards of several national martial arts and Asian medical organizations. He represented Canada at the 1995 World Wu Shu Championships and has authored of 3 books.
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c/o Harmony Dawn Retreat
800 Baxter Rd, RR# 1 Hastings
Ontario K0L 1Y0, Canada
Phone: (705) 696-2066
E-Mail: andy@powerofbalance.com
Web Page: www.powerofbalance.com
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Robert A. Youngs, RMT, MMQ, Ac. RNP
Director of the Pickering Branch
Authorized to MMQ
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Robert is a Registered Massage Therapist, certified Acupuncturist, Registered Naturotheraphy Practitioner, and Master 0f Medical Qigong. A former member of the board of directors for C.P.A.A.M. The Canadian Practitioners Association of Asian Medicine and The Canadian Tai Chi Federation. In addition he instructs courses in Tai Chi. Ba Gua, and Meditation.
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Pickering, Ontario
Canada L1X 2P4
Phone: (905) 420-2662
Fax: (905) 420-2662
E-Mail: robert.youngs@sympatico.ca
Web Page: www.medicalqigongcanada.org
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Ireland
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