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Prerequisites
Intensive Chinese medicine theory seminar:
Required of students who have no prior exposure to Chinese medicine theory. Taught by Dr. Friedman before the first module of the program.
Required Books
The Yijing Medical Qigong System by Suzanne Friedman
Medical Qigong Exercise Prescriptions by Suzanne Friedman
Heal Yourself with Qigong by Suzanne Friedman
The Acupuncture Point Location Guide by Alon Lotan or Acupoint Pocket Reference by Blue Poppy Press (optional)
Certification Modules
TCM Intensive Theory Prerequisite Seminar
Traditional Chinese Medicine Theory; Meridians & Evaluation
This seminar provides an overview of Traditional Chinese Medicine, covering basic concepts about qi, the Dao, yin and yang, the ten thousand things, six energies and five elements. Lectures will include a discussion of differential diagnosis patterns of disease, including the Eight Principles and Five Elements, as well as acupuncture channels (meridians) and points.
Module 1
Daoist Medical Qigong Theory: The Intersection of Chinese Medicine & Daoist Qi Cultivation Techniques
28 CEUs/PDAs
Module 1 covers Daoist medical qigong theory, including an overview of Daoist medical qigong history and philosophy, and daoyin (qigong exercises). Classical (pre-TCM) treatment and exercise principles are introduced, along with contraindications. Students will learn Daoist Zangfu Qigong, Zhan Zhuang standing meditations, qigong exercise prescriptions, and explore the intersection of Daoism and Chinese medicine theory in ancient texts including the Nei Jing (The Yellow Emperor’s Inner Classic), Dao De Jing, Zhuangzi and the Yijing (also known as the I-Ching).
Module 2
Daoist Medical Theory: The Intersection of Chinese Medicine & Daoist Practices
28 CEUs/PDAs
This module introduces students to Yijing (I-Ching) theory, which is at the root of Traditional Chinese medicine and qigong practice. Students will learn Daoist energetic alchemy and the Daoist Yijing symbology used in medical qigong practice. The Yijing Qigong exercise set is introduced as a dynamic means of cultivating energy for healing, and the Yijing Qigong meditation series is introduced as a quiescent means of transforming qi to shen, or energy to spirit. This module focuses on qi sensing, transmission practice and diagnostic technique exercises to develop students’ medical qigong treatment skills. Students will learn their first qi balancing treatment protocol.
Module 3
Medical Qigong Therapy Treatment Protocols
28 CEUs/PDAs
This module introduces students to energetic diagnosis and treatment techniques for immediate application in the clinic. This module focuses on treating patients: numerous diagnostic methods will be discussed and practiced. Students will learn the hand postures and manipulations used for treatment, along with medical qigong therapeutic techniques that tonify, purge, or circulate internal organ and meridian energy for healing. Indications and contraindications are discussed. Anmo (acupoint manipulation) therapy is taken to a deeper level in treatment, using a variety of qigong techniques.
Module 4
Medical Qigong Therapy Internal Medicine Treatment Protocols
28 CEUs/PDAs
This module surveys various illnesses and imbalances from Traditional Chinese medicine and energetic medicine perspectives, and how they are addressed with medical qigong therapy. Also included are treatment protocols for illnesses such as multiple sclerosis, chronic fatigue, fibromyalgia, migraines, emotional imbalances, and an introduction to basic cancer protocols. The "dao of nutrition” will also be discussed. Students will learn specific medical qigong exercise prescriptions and self-healing anmo (acupoint massage) prescriptions for a variety of pattern imbalances.
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