Academic Directory
Dr. Bernard Shannon, D.M.Q. (China) Executive Director _________
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P.O. Box 1435 Palm Desert, California 92261
800.848.0649 voice / fax 001.760.278.9474 International
E-Mail: info@MedicalQigong.org |
A few student's thoughts on Dr. Shannon:
There are people who are masters of their craft, but cannot communicate it. There are people who communicate well, but cannot teach. Rarely do you find someone with Dr. Shannon's level of mastery of Medical Qigong, both energetically and intellectually, who is also a Master Teacher. He assists the student in learning at all levels of understanding - spiritual, mental, emotional and physical. After a long search and finally coming to Bernard's class, I realized that anything less than this level of training is not training at all. -- A. S., New York
Dr. Shannon is a truly unique teacher. My time studying with Bernard has been deep, interesting, challenging and rewarding. His teaching style and his curriculum are consistent, organized, and systematic without being dogmatic. I am grateful to have chosen him as a teacher. -- S. L., California
I searched several years for the right IIMQ teacher and studied under three different ones in the process. Of them all, the experience and ability Dr. Shannon brings to the classroom is by far the most thorough and enriching. I can finally say my search is over. -- J. D., Texas
The directory listed below 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 |
Dean of Traditional Chinese Medicine Director of the Carmel Branch ______________
Francesca Ferrari is an acupuncturist and herbalist licensed by the state of California to diagnose and treat with acupuncture, oriental medicine and Medical Qigong. |
c/o Ferrari Center of Chinese Medicine
Phone: 831.818.3993 E-Mail: info@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
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 |
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
Matthew B. Jones MMQ, LMT Director Santa Barbara, CA and Phoenix, AZ Branches
Authorized to MQP |
516 N. Quarantina Street
43481 W. Bailey Drive |
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 |
Authorized to MQP
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Nevada City, CA 95959
Phone: (530) 613-8817 |
Dean of Traditional Chinese Medicine Director of the Carmel Branch ______________
Francesca Ferrari is an acupuncturist and herbalist licensed by the state of California to diagnose and treat with acupuncture, oriental medicine and Medical Qigong. |
c/o Ferrari Center of Chinese Medicine
Phone: 831.818.3993 E-Mail:tcm@francescaferrari.com |
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 |
Matthew B. Jones MMQ, LMT Director Santa Barbara, CA and Phoenix, AZ Branches
Authorized to MQP |
516 N. Quarantina Street
43481 W. Bailey Drive |
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 |
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Phone: (408) 772 - 6009 Email: qigongalchemist@gmail.com Web Page: www.InnerAlchemyCenter.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 _________
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P.O. Box 1435 Palm Desert, California 92261
Phone: (800) 848 -0649 Fax: (800) 848 -0649 E-Mail: info@MedicalQigong.org |
Authorized to MMQ _________
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c/o Green Dragon Internal Arts Center
E-Mail: info@qigongcarmel.com |
Linda Burquez, D.M.Q.(China) Candidate, IRQ Trainer
Wendy Lang, MMQ 
Dr. Tom Leichardt, DMQ (China) 
Dr. Matthew B. Weston, DMQ (China)
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Florida
Dr. Isaac Goren, DMQ (China), M.Ac. _________
Authorized to MQT
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c/o Tao House 1130-B Hallandale Beach Blvd.
Phone: (954) 454-5559 Fax: (954) 454-6260 Email: Isaac@tao-house.com Web: www.tao-house.com
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Authorized to MQT
Dava Michelson holds Masters degrees in Acupuncture and Medical Qigong, and certifications in Therapeutic Massage, Shiatsu & Zero Balancing. She is a faculty member and clinical supervisor at the Academy for Five Element Acupuncture. Currently Dava is completing her Doctor of Medical Qigong (DMQ) with specialty in oncology and depression.
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975 41st St. #107 Miami, FL 33140
Phone: (786) 877-3942 Email: turtlewolf3@mac.com Web: DavaMichelson.com |
Dava Michelson, M.Ac., MMQ, Lic.Ac., Dipl.Ac. (NCCAOM)
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Georgia
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The Rising Lotus Qigong
(404) 721-2326
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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
Director of the Maryland / Pennsylvania Branch
Authorized to teach MQT |
4405 East West Highway, Suite 600
Email: TedOBrien@aol.com Web: www.BethesdaAcupuncture.com
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Ted O'Brien, L.Ac., MMQ
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Montana
Bryant Seals, MMQ Director of the Montana Branch
Authorized to MMQ |
E-Mail: medqigong81@gmail.com |
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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
Chinese Doctoral Degree Title: Doctor of Medical Qigong Director of Oregon Branch of the IIMQ
Authorized to MMQ ________ Medical qigong therapy includes energetic treatment, prescribed medical qigong exercises, and lifestyle care. It can open the flow of the body's energy, releasing obstacles to healing, loving, and clarity. We intend to empower the client to heal, and to take increasing responsibility for their own health and state of mind. |
c/o Oregon Medical Qigong
Phone: (541) 654-0219
E-Mail: info@Qigong-Clinic.com Web Page: www.Qigong-Clinic.com
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Eric Shaffer, DMQ (China)
Pennsylvania
Director of the Maryland / Pennsylvania Branch
Authorized to teach MQT |
4405 East West Highway, Suite 600
Email: TedOBrien@aol.com Web: www.BethesdaAcupuncture.com
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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
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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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600 Hart Ln. Dripping Springs, TX 78620
Phone / Fax: 512-894-0184 Cell: 512-810-8451
E-Mail: LouEberle777@yahoo.com |
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Washington
Robert B. Bates, DC, MMQ
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c/o Bellingham Institute of Healing
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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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Brazil
Suzy Chade Authorized to teach P1
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Address: Rua Taques Alvim, 172
Phone: 55 11 30381306 |
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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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Authorized to MQP _________
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456 St-Joseph boul. East
858 Shefford steet
www.montrealqigong.com
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Authorized to MQT _________
Noel’s work brings together her long term interests in spirituality, oriental medicine, QiGong, quantum physics, social justice, community building, body mind integration techniques.
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309 Chester Avenue, Victoria, BC V8V4B5 Canada Phone: 250-388-6875 Email: noel@shenjourney.com Webpage: www.shenjourney.com |
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Zander is an Acupuncturist and Senior Advanced Teacher with the International Jin Shin Do® Bodymind Acupressure™ Foundation, with advanced training in Auricular Medicine, Korean Hand Therapy and Sports Medicine. In addition to teaching Medical Qigong, he teaches Acupressure, Meditation, and Chinese Nutrition, and operates a private practice in Whitby, Ontario
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Ajax BodyWisdom Clinic
Phone: 905-683-6489 or 905-815-3996 |
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
Sean Laflamme, L.Ac., MMQ
Noel Taylor, RAc, ADS, ABT, MMQ
Alexander Townend, MMQ, Dipl. Acupuncture
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Guatemala
Lou Eberle, MMQ, MSOM, L.Ac. and Maria Eberle, MMQ Director ofGuatemala Branch
Authorized to MQP
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Panajachel, Guatemala
Phone / Fax: 512-894-0184 Cell: 512-810-8451
E-Mail: LouEberle777@yahoo.com |
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Ireland
Stephen Armstrong, MMQ, CertAc.
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Emyvale, Co. Monaghan, Ireland
Phone: 075 0219 4907 Email: medicalqigong@gmail.com
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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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United Kingdom
Stephen Armstrong, MMQ, CertAc.
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Clogher, Co.Tyrone, N.Ireland
Phone: 075 0219 4907 Email: medicalqigong@gmail.com
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