The Yijing Medical Qigong System by Suzanne Friedman
Medical Qigong Exercise Prescriptions by Suzanne Friedman
Heal Yourself with Qigong by Suzanne Friedman (available Spring 2009)
Amma Therapy by Tina Sohn & Robert Sohn
The Acupuncture Point Location Guide by Alon Lotan or Acupoint Pocket Reference by Blue Poppy Press (optional)
The Foundations of Chinese Medicine by Giovanni Maciocia

Certification Modules

All modules other than the TCM modules are 8.5 hours per day.

Modules 1 + 2

Traditional Chinese Medicine Theory; Meridians & Evaluation
Modules 1 and 2 provide 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 how Eastern and Western medicine conceptualize disease and treatment, and an exploration of differential diagnosis patterns of disease, including the Eight Principles, Six Channels and Four Levels. Module 2 also includes 30 hours of class time on the meridians and most effective points. Students will also practice the traditional Four Examinations, including the Ten Questions, observing the complexion and tongue and feeling the pulse.

Module 3

Daoist Medical Theory: The Intersection of Chinese Medicine & Daoist Practices
42.5 LAc CEUs pending
Module 3 covers Daoist medical qigong theory, including an overview of Daoist history and philosophy, alchemy (Neidan or internal qigong energy cultivation meditations) and Daoyin (qigong exercises). The history and practice of anmo therapy (traditional acupuncture point stimulation) is introduced in this module. Medical qigong treatment and exercise principles are introduced, along with contraindications. Students will practice Zhan Zhuang standing meditations, Eight Brocades seated and standing qigong practice, 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). Students will also learn & practice Sinew (Musculoskeletal) Pulse Diagnosis.

Module 4

Introduction to Medical Qigong Anmo Therapy and Energy Cultivation Exercises
42.5 LAc CEUs pending
Module 4 is designed to introduce students to Classical Chinese medicine theory, basic medical qigong theory, and Daoist concepts of energy cultivation. Students will learn the three essentials of daoyin (posture, breath and intention), self-healing exercises and meditations that strengthen, purge and/or move energy in the body’s internal organs and meridian systems. Module 4 will also cover healing sound therapy and techniques for energizing and balancing the three dantien, or energy centers. The focus of this class is on cultivating one’s own strength and energy with proper application of qigong theory and exercises. Qigong self-massage techniques and homework qigong exercises are introduced. Students will learn and practice various techniques of anmo traditional acupuncture point stimulation therapy.

Module 5

Medical Qigong Anmo Therapy Diagnostic and Treatment Techniques
42.5 LAc CEUs pending
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. Students will learn qi sensing and transmission practice exercises to increase energetic treatment skills. Students will learn this system’s bagua (eight trigram) balancing treatment protocol and deepen their anmo training. Students will begin to learn how to effectively lead qigong exercise classes.

Module 6

Medical Qigong Anmo Therapy Treatment Protocols
42.5 LAc CEUs pending
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 practice. On Day 5, the class will further explore teaching qigong classes.

Module 7

Medical Qigong Anmo Therapy Internal Medicine Treatment Protocols
42.5 LAc CEUs pending
This module surveys various illnesses and imbalances from Traditional Chinese medicine and energetic medicine perspectives, and how they are addressed with medical qigong and anmo therapy. Also included are treatment protocols for illnesses such as multiple sclerosis, chronic fatigue, fibromyalgia, migraines, and an introduction to basic cancer protocols. The "dao of nutrition” will also be discussed. On Day 5, the class will explore designing and leading a qigong class.

Module 8

Supervised Clinic I
42.5 LAc CEUs pending
Module 8 consists entirely of treatments in supervised clinic. Students will be required to complete 50 treatments/70 hours in the clinic, maintain records including a complete case history for first visits, session summaries for each treatment, along with participating in clinical rounds held during medical qigong modules. Students will be exposed to the reality of treating patients with a wide variety of ailments, along with how to best approach these ailments in a treatment setting.

Module 9

Supervised Clinic II & The Art of Running a Practice
42.5 LAc CEUs pending
This module offers further clinic treatment hours to meet the 70-hour/50-treatment requirement. In addition, it covers ethics, legal issues, the art of business management and practice building, and review for the NCCAOM certification test. Students will lead qigong classes and discuss case studies. CPR and first aid are to be completed outside the program.