Listings in our current issue of Qi Journal
Looking for a class, clinic, or master instructor in your area? How about staying in touch when you travel? This listing of "Qi Professionals" gives you a method of finding and supporting these experts that practice traditional Chinese healthcare on a daily basis.
NATIONAL
2025 Medical Qigong Practitioner Training
This program consists of 160 hours of direct in person instruction with Dr. Bernard Shannon over five 5-day intensive seminars. Students are first taught Medical Qigong exercises that are designed to heal the body, calm the mind, and connect with spirit. Students then go on to learn the foundational Medical Qigong qi projection protocols used to restore balance and remediate disharmony in clients. As the program progresses, students learn advanced theories of energy purgation, tonification, regulation and cultivation, as well as advanced theories and protocols. http://medicalqigong.org/mqp2025 Medical Qigong Therapist Training
This program consists of 160 hours of direct in person instruction with Dr. Bernard Shannon over five 5-day intensive seminars, along with additional requirements that are to be completed outside of class. Students continue to deepen their knowledge and expertise in Medical Qigong treatments by learning advanced assessment skills, learning several methods of doing remote or distance work, and working with Qi deviations. Time is spent studying specialty areas such as integrating Medical Qigong into Pediatrics, Geriatrics, Gynecology, Neurology, Psychology and Oncology. http://medicalqigong.org/mqt
2025 NQA Annual Conference
Sept. 24-26, 2025 at Richmond Virginia, join us for the NQA 2025 Annual Conference, where Qigong practitioners, teachers, and enthusiasts come together to explore the power of movement, energy, and connection. This year’s theme, "Harmony in Motion," embraces the dance of Yin and Yang, a rhythm of contrast and unity that flows through all aspects of life. With 18 dynamic presentations led by a mix of beloved returning speakers and exciting new voices, this conference promises an enriching experience for all levels. www.nqa.org/annual-conference
2025 San Diego Tai Chi & Qigong Summer Camp
At 16955 Bernardo Oaks Dr., San Diego, CA 92128, start your Tai Chi & Qigong training with Master Jesse Tsao. This event is based on the acclaimed Practical Tai Chi Training: A 9-Stage Method for Mastery, offering a comprehensive of personal growth and mastery. Objectives are: 1. Strength and Flexibility through foundational Tai Chi postures (Elasticity–Twistability–Compressibility), 2. Elasticity–Twistability–Compressibility 3. Enhance Your Tai Chi Form–from Basics to Mastery. Email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., taichihealthways.com/event/
2025 Yang Family Heights Seminars
with Dr. Yang, Jwing-Ming located at 2112 Ollivier Road, McKinleyville, CA. Due to limited space, we can accept 10-15 participants per week. Seminar topics are Taijiquan/Taiji Sword /Applications, Pushing Hands / Taiji Fighting Set, Medical Qigong (Health Maintenance & Illness Treatments) and Grand Circulation (Embryonic Breathing review). For detail please visit http://yangjwingming.com/seminars/
A Tai Chi Compendium by John Murney
A book about tai chi — its origins, history, philosophy, health benefits, styles, self-defense methods, weapons training, and meditation approach. It's not a “How To” book but a book that answers many questions about the nature of tai chi: where it comes from, what it does, how it works, what makes it unique, why it’s beneficial, and what it has to offer. With over 90 images, over 100 glossary entries, and links to tai chi resources, and much more....available at Amazon.com.
Andrew McCart
Is a Senior Instructor in the Universal Healing Tao (Dao) and holds teaching certifications in Dao Yin, Taiji, Daoist Meditation, and various types of Qigong. Andrew has studied various Daoist healing techniques, including Chi (Qi) Nei Tsang, Cosmic Healing Qigong, Buddha Palm, and acupressure. He is an Assistant Professor and Associate Program Director of Health Administration at the University of Louisville. Andrew authored of The Alchemist’s Tao Te Ching: Transforming Your Lead Into Gold and Growing a Healthy Workforce: Leading in The Eight Dimensions of Organizational Wellness. Please feel free to connect with him on social media under The Tao Blog at http://thetaoblog.com/
ClassicalChineseMedicine.org
Dr. Heiner Fruehauf has researched Chinese culture and medicine for 42 years. He is the Founding Professor of the College of Classical Chinese Medicine at National University of Natural Medicine. His interest in preserving some of the traditional features of Oriental medicine led him to develop a database dedicated to the archiving of classical knowledge, where a selection of his publications can be accessed. http://ClassicalChineseMedicine.org
FLOW WITH THE DAO PUBLICATIONS
Free books available now: Child of the Cult, Cult Survivors Handbook, Dreaming Peace, and Learning to Flow with the Dao: The 64 Hexagrams of the I Ching. Go to https://norimuster.com/books/
Foundations of Clinical Qigong Online Course
By Dr. Henry McCann, DAOM, LAc, a 15 week online course in the clinical application of Qigong for licensed East Asian Medicine practitioners and healthcare providers. NCCAOM approved for 30 PDA/CEU hours. For more information and a description of course content please go to www.asianmedicine.org/clinical-qigong-course
Healing Presence: A Science of Spirit
Author David J. Shuch has written an impressive and groundbreaking guide to the theory and practice of healing in its many aspects. He proposes the idea that we need to re-examine and redefine what it means to be a healer and attempts to answer the following questions: What is consciousness? What is human life? What is healing? What is the science behind the art of healing? What practices and what capacities are needed so that one may be rooted in the face of suffering and helpful in fostering an atmosphere of healing? order your copy today at www.whatishealing.org
Ken Cohen
Kenneth S. Cohen, internationally renowned Qigong Master and winner of the Lifetime Achievement Award in Energy Medicine, offers comprehensive instruction in Qigong, Tai Chi, and Chinese Inner Martial Arts. Classes, consultations and workshops offered in Colorado and throughout North America. Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., www.qigonghealing.com
Master Waysun Liao
Considered one of the world’s foremost authorities on traditional Taoist wisdom and Chi arts, Master Waysun Liao is the founder of one of the oldest Taichi centers in North America, the Taichi Tao Center. Master Waysun Liao’s new online video channel Taichitao.tv makes it possible for anyone in the world to become a student of Master Liao through streaming video instruction. Taichi and Tao wisdom can be both powerful and precious. That is why you deserve to learn directly from a real Tao master. www.taichitao.tv
National Qigong Association
Since 1996, the NQA is the premier non-profit membership organization for all types of qigong schools and enthusiasts, and offers annual conferences and qigong certification. Website: http://www.nqa.org/
The Qigong Institute
is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to promoting Qigong and Energy Medicine via education and research; improving healthcare by integrating Qigong and Western medicine; and making available information on Qigong to medical practitioners, scientists, the public, and policy makers. https://qigonginstitute.org/
Traditional Wu Yuxiang Family Practice
For information on the traditional Wu Yuxiang family practice and Master Zhong Zhenshan of Beijing, who is both a descendent Wu Yuxiang family member and a principal representative of the original Wu Yuxiang family old frame practice, and his senior students in Iowa, Indiana, and Arizona, please make contact via This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Wherever the Path Leads
Larry Isaac joined the Marines to avoid the self-destructive path he saw in those around him. He loved the challenge of the Marines...the comradery...the learning. Most of all, he loved the martial arts. How could he balance duty to Corps and Country while trying desperately to find out about this strange art called karate? Join Larry Isaac, Hanshi, Okinawa Kenpo, as he describes his journey from a racially divided United States, into Vietnam, and eventually to the shores of Okinawa, Japan. Order from Amazon.com
Yin Cheng Gong Fa Association
Great Master Wang Peisheng’s Yin Cheng Gong Fa. Traditional Chinese Martial Arts Training System. The main styles and skills taught by the YCGFA-NAH include Wu style Taiji Quan; Yin, Cheng, and Liu styles of Bagua Zhang; Hebei style Xingyi Quan; Shi style Baiyuan Tongbei Quan; Changquan and basic gongfu training; and Qigong. Please visit www.ycgf.org for classes and seminars.
California
Chi Arts Association
John Bracy is a teacher of internal martial arts, Taoist yoga and meditation. His 656-pages book The Search for Mind-Body Energy: Meditation, Medicine & Martial Arts is the most comprehensive and most complete discussion on Qi & internal energy. Shifu John began his martial art training in 1968. He founded what were to become the Hsing Chen Internal Martial Arts and Chi-Arts Associations in 1976. www.chi-arts.com.
ChiFlow.com
Seminars and private instruction in Push Hands, Applications, Two person and Solo forms and weapons training in T'ai Chi, Hsing-I, Pa-Kua and Qigong. Demonstration/Training videos also available. www.ChiFlow.com
Deng Ming-Dao
Deng Ming-Dao has written thirteen books over a forty-year literary career, including The Chronicles of Tao, 365 Tao, Scholar Warrior, and Lunar Tao. He continues to share his tradition through online and in-person classes. As part of his ongoing teaching, Ming-Dao is developing simple writings about practice and spirituality, titled The Dao Heritage Series. Follow along free at www.dengmingdao.com/articles/ Sign up to be notified for future classes and books, or learn more about Ming-Dao, by going to: www.dengmingdao.com
Josie Weaver
A meditative movement teacher of over 22 years with multiple certifications in Tai Chi, Qigong, yoga, and bodywork. We offer Silk Reeling Exercises, Movement and Energy Balancing, Qigong weekly classes as well as Breath and Movement Online Classes for people who live with pain. Please visit josieweaver.com for details.
Professor Jerry Alan Johnson
One of the few internationally recognized non-Chinese Grand Masters, practicing doctors, and Director/Professor of Medical Qigong Therapy. Having studied Chinese Energetic Medicine for more than forty-one years, he is recognized both in China and the West as America’s leading authority on Medical Qigong Therapy. https://www.daoistmagic.com
Rebecca Pope
Certified Master of Medical Qigong. Rebecca Pope has been teaching public classes and workshops and seeing private medical qigong clients in Davis, CA. She also enjoys leading workshops on qigong and stress reduction for service agencies, university departments, and other groups. Classes include traditional qigong forms (Five Animal Frolics, Six Healing Sounds, Eight Pieces of Brocade, Primordial Qigong Tai Chi 24 Form) and other specific themed qigong for health classes. If you would like to receive email announcements about upcoming classes and workshops, contact Rebecca Pope at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Redding Tai Chi
Redding Tai Chi teaches Yang family Long Form, Push Hands (Tui shou), and San Shou (two person set). For class information please check our website: www.reddingtaichi.com
Tai Chi Healthways
Tai Chi Healthways in San Diego brings you the authoritative Tai Chi and Qigong. Free preview tai chi and qigong lessons on DVD clips. Jesse Tsao, the most respected true master in San Diego and former champion from China with over 40 years of Tai Chi experience, teaches in La Jolla, Del Mar, Solana Beach, Encinitas, Rancho Bernado, and Carlsbad area. Our mission is to uphold and pass on the traditional teachings of this unique Chinese healing art. www.taichihealthways.com
Connecticut
ShiatsuWorks
Bodywork for health and harmony. Mary Jane Pullen, Licensed Massage Therapist, has trained in Shiatsu, Tui-na, medical Qigong and Sound Healing. Sessions are designed to restore, achieve and maintain physical vitality and heart/mind clarity supporting greater ease and joy in daily living. www.shiatsuworks.org. (203) 773-1199
Georgia
Wild Peace Tai Chi Studio
Offering virtual and in-person group and private instruction in: Qigong, Tai Chi, meditation, Xing cultivation; Qigong Instructor training ; External Qi Healing. Corinne Chaves, studies with Master Yunxiang Tseng (Wu Dang Chen) in the Long Men and San Feng sects of Daoism. www.Wildpeacetaichi.com, Clarkston, GA.
Idaho
Genesee Valley Daoist Hermitage
Founded in 1994. Residential facility. Qigong, sustainable gardening, meditation to refine practice. Chinese herbal medicine, daoist healing skills to harmonize chronic disorders. P.O. Box 9224, Moscow Idaho 83843 (208) 285-0123. www.gvdaoisthermitage.org.
Kansas
World Tai Chi & Qigong Day 2025
100s of Cities, over 80 Nations. Be part of history, a worldwide wave of Tai Chi and Qigong, on World Tai Chi & Qigong Day (WTCQD is always the last Saturday of April, 10 am local time worldwide). Find a global listing of TC & QG teachers, schools and WTCQD events and Join Our Free Email Mailing List at www.WorldTaiChiDay.org.
Massachusetts
Wandering Taoist Arts
Instruction offered in Qigong, Tai Chi Chuan, Chinese Internal & External Martial Arts, taught in the Tradition of Kwan Sai Hung (The Wandering Taoist), subject of the book “Chronicles of Tao: The Secret Life of a Taoist Master”. Small group workshops, mountain and seaside retreats and Consultations. Meridyth Rancourt, Instructor and Consultant. Phone: (781) 738-5947, Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Please visit: http://WanderingTaoistArts.com
Maryland
Chen Pan Ling World Family Maryland Branch
Sifu Scott, Inner-Door Disciple of Grandmaster Chen Yun Ching, teaches private and group lessons in Taiji-Quan, Hsing-I, Baqua, Shaolin, Qigong, weapons, meditation, 50 years of experience. Frederick, MD (240) 675-1718 www.chenpanlingworldfamilymaryland.com
Michigan
Peaceful Dragon School of T'ai Chi Ch'uan & Qigong
Yang Style Short Form, application, push hands, sword, dao, staff, as well as the Wild Goose Chi Kung, acupressure, meditation, and 5 Element theory - Master Wasentha Young has been a practitioner since 1968. She teaches ongoing classes, workshops nationally, and provides teaching certification. Contact: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. 1945 Pauline Blvd., suite B, Ann Arbor, MI 48103. (734) 741-0695 www.peacefuldragonschool.com
North Carolina
Daoist Traditions College of Chinese Medical Arts
Study acupuncture and Chinese Medicine in Asheville, NC. Accredited entry-level masters and doctoral programs for new students. Earn two degrees in 4 years! Also offering Doctoral Professional Track, Certificate in Chinese Herbal Medicine, and CEU courses for acupuncture practitioners. Learn more at http://daoisttraditions.edu
EMBRYOLOGY INFORMED QIGONG
Health supportive qigong practices based on embryology, anatomy, and developmental principles. Online class topics include time & space, expand & condense, center & periphery, yin & yang, axes, dantians, cellular breathing. A Body-Mind Centering® somatic approach to qi practices. www.boblehnberg.com, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
New Hampshire
YMAA
The training program at Yang’s Martial Arts Association (YMAA) schools was devised by Dr. Yang, Jwing-Ming. It can be divided into three main sections: External Styles, Internal Styles, and Qigong. All students must pass the qualification tests in order to advance to the next level. http://ymaa.com/training
New Jersey
Don Tow’s Website
Don Tow posts 3 types of articles in his website: www.dontow.com. They are on (1) “Political/Social Commentary”, (2) “Taiji”, and (3) “Others”. New postings occur once every 3 months. He can be contacted at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Institute for Classical Asian Medicine
Neigong/Qigong, meditation, and Taiji (T’ai Chi) instruction by Dr. Henry McCann, DAOM, LAc, Daoist Neigong and Chen Taiji lineage holder. Center also offers acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine treatment. Madison, NJ. www.qigongandlongevity.com or www.newjerseyacupuncture.com (973) 660-0110
New Mexico
Michael DeMarco
Mike founded Via Media Publishing to produce the quarterly Journal of Asian Martial Arts (1992-2013) and books. He teaches taijiquan in Santa Fe, NM, and is focusing on writing. His most recent book is Martial Art Essays from Beijing, 1760, a fictional work that provides valuable insights for practicing martial arts for health and self-defense. https://www.viamediapublishing.com
New York
Lawrence Howard LAc, MSAc
Lawrence is a New York State licensed acupuncturist in practice since 1998 throughout New York City and Long Island. Services include Balance Method Acupuncture, Esoteric Acupuncture, Cupping, Gua-Sha, Ear Seeds/Tacks... Please visit his website http://brightwatersacupuncture.com
Sharon Smith
Teaches the full range of Taoist health practices – Qigong, Tai Chi, & Taoist meditation in classes, workshops, and seminars. Shaon has been practicing Qigong, Tai Chi, & other Taoist spiritual and healing arts for 44 years & teaching them for 39. Her influential teachers include Masters Mantak Chia, Li Junfeng, Ming Chan, and T.K. Shih...... more info on www.taosharon.com
Oregon
Ling Gui International Healing Qigong School
Qigong teachers’ training since 1990. We offer foundational and advanced certification programs to develop or strengthen your self-cultivation practice and Qigong teachers’ training. 1631 NE Broadway #409, Portland, OR 97232 (503) 380-5814 http://www.linggui.org
Pennsylvania
Harmony Spirit School Taiji and Qigong
James Birt is a taiji and qigong teacher, a poet, a retired newspaper guy and a Lifetime Professional Member of the National Qigong Association. Contact is welcomed at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Inner Strength
Formless Taoism and Medical Qigong training and certification programs, private study available. Integrative health clinic for all diseases: Jing, Qi and Shen conditions. Ted Cibik, PhD, DMQ, ND, Zhong Yi. Call (724) 845-1041 or visit www.inner-strength.com
Still Mountain T’ai Chi and Qigong
Dr. David Clippinger, Director of Still Mountain and Ch’an (Zen) Buddhist Priest and Taoist Lineage Holder, offers classes and lesson in T’ai Chi Chuan, Bagua, Medical and Therapeutic Qigong, as well as Ch’an (Zen) and Taoist consultations. Contact Dr. David Clippinger, author of Cultivating Qi, through www.stillmountaintaichi.com, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., or (412) 480-9177.
Tennessee
Clear Tai Chi
Classes, Workshops, Private Instruction and Instructor Certification Programs in Tai Chi Chuan, Push Hands Applications and Chi Kung including “Fa Kung” for Healing and Self Defense. Instructional Books and Videos also available. 113 E. Broadway Ave, Maryville TN 37804, (865) 379-9997 www.cleartaichi.com
DRAGON’S LAIR TAIJICHUAN
Traditional Wu Style Tai Chi of Shanghai, China. Beginner to Master level, private lessons or on-going small groups. We offer the complete Wu system, including Wu’s slow and fast forms, chi kung and 5 elements, straight sword, broadsword, spear, push-hands (including moving steps), self-defense applications for all forms. Two certified instructors. Memphis area. Contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., or (901) 413-3312. Central Time Zone.
International College of Medical Qigong
Dr. Bernard Shannon, DTCM, DMQ (China) offers Medical Qigong treatments, training, and certification courses; Taijiquan; and Baguazhang. The Medical Qigong programs develop a comprehensive foundation for Energetic Medicine with a focus on Medical Qigong Therapy and TCM. Treatments specialize in challenging issues: arthritis, cancers, fibromyalgia, female issues, stress, emotional challenges, geriatric disorders, and other ailments. (800) 848-0649 www.MedicalQigong.org
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