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
Prof. Jerry Alan Johnson, PhD, DTCM, DMQ (China) Founder ______________
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 |
Dr. Bernard Shannon, D.M.Q. (China) Executive Director _________
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 |
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) ______________
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
E-Mail: francescaferrari@earthlink.net |
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
Phone: (408) 243 -1565 E-Mail: seth@naturespathcenter.com |
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. |
c/o Equilibrium Center for Integrative Bodywork
Phone: (831) 373 - 4042 |
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 Phone: (786) 512-7096 E-Mail: lisa@lisavanostrand.com |
Dr. L. Francesca Ferrari, L.Ac., DTCM, DMQ (China)
Dia Lynn, MMQ
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.
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Arizona
Paula Medler, DVM, MMQ Director of Arizona Branch
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2626 N. Campbell Ave
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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 |
317 Alder St Pacific Grove CA 93950. Phone: 831-372-3209 E-Mail: barneyphil@hotmail.com |
Christina J. Barea Director of the Los Gatos Branch |
Suite 200
Office (408) 377-7779 Cell (408) 220-4923 |
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 ______________
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
E-Mail: francescaferrari@earthlink.net |
Five Branches Institute, College of Traditional Chinese Medicine
Authorized to MQP |
200 Seventh Avenue
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| Prof. Jerry Alan Johnson, PhD, DTCM, DMQ (China) Founder
Authorized to MMQ and postgraduate programs ______________
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 |
Director of the Marin County Branch
Authorized to MMQ ______________
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
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
Phone: (408) 243 -1565 E-Mail: seth@naturespathcenter.com |
Deneen C. Seril, DMQ (China) |
1015 Cass Street Monterey, CA 93940
P.O. Box 77
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Dr. Bernard Shannon, D.M.Q. (China) Executive Director
Authorized to MMQ and postgraduate programs _________
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 |
Director of the Big Sur Branch
Authorized to MMQ _________
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c/o Green Dragon Internal Arts Center
Office: (831) 649-6464 |
Wendy Lang, MMQ 
Shifu Matthew B. Weston, MMQ
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Colorado
Director of Northern Colorado Branch, Longmont
Authorized to MQP _________
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
Email: mollie.Kelleher@gmail.com |
Mollie Kelleher, MMQ
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Florida
Director of the Florida Branch _________
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
Phone: 727-323-2793 Email: mayareki@tampabay.rr.com Web: www.mayanreiki.com |
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 |
Dr. Dennis Alexander, PhD, DMQ (China)
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Illinios
Director of the Illinois Branch Director, MI ZAI Shiatsu - Chicago
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c/o MI ZAI Shiatsu-Chicago379 W. Hamilton Lane
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Catherine White, Dipl. ABT, RI, MMQ
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Maryland
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4405 East West Highway, Suite 600 |
Ted O'Brien, L.Ac., MMQ
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Montana
Bryant Seals, MMQ Director of the Montana Branch
Authorized to MMQ |
P.O. Box 3591 Butte MT 59702
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New York
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 Phone: (786) 512-7096 E-Mail: lisa@lisavanostrand.com |
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Oregon
Director of Oregon Branch _________
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
Phone: (541) 654-0219 Phone: (831) 277-6575 E-Mail: info@Qigong-Clinic.com Web Page: www.Qigong-Clinic.com
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Dr. Eric Shaffer, DMQ (China)
Tennessee
J. Michael Wood, PMBC, OBDS, MMQ Director of the Central Tennessee Branch
Authorized to MMQ |
500 Castlegate Dr.
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Texas
Chris Axelrad, MSOM,L.Ac., MMQ Director of the Houston Branch
Authorized to MQP |
4544 Post Oak Place, Suite 370 Houston , TX 77027
Fax: 866-601-8015
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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 |
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Washington
Director of the Seattle
Authorized to MMQ _________
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. |
Sara Storm, L.Ac., MMQ
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Belgium
Belgium College of Traditional Chinese Medicine
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OTCG vzw - Kerkgate 89
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Canada
Director of the Toronto Branch
Authorized to MQT _________
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
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Robert A. Youngs, RMT, MMQ, Ac. RNP Director of the Pickering Branch
Authorized to MMQ _________
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. |
Pickering, Ontario
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Shifu Andy James, BS, FCA, MQT
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Ireland
Edward Dowd, MMQ, Lic Ac, Dip C Herb, Dip Tuina
Authorized to MMQ
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Phone 00353 1 4580200
Email eddiedowdtcm@yahoo.co.uk Web Page: naasholistic.com |
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