International Institute of Qigong & Shamanic Chinese Medicine
The Qigong training and certification programs offered by the International Institute of Qigong and Shamanic Chinese Medicine are based mainly upon the curriculum that has been established at the Medical Qigong College at the Hai Dian University and are used clinically at the Xi Yuan Medical Qigong Hospital in Beijing, China.
Certification Programs
- Medical Qigong Practitioner (MQP) – 200 hours
- Medical Qigong Therapist (MQT) – 500 hours
- Master of Medical Qigong (MMQ) – 1000 hours
- Doctor of Medical Qigong and Shamanic Chinese Medicine – 2000 hours
Open to all health care professionals, students of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), and those interested in Chinese energetic medicine, the IIMQ offers a multi-level certification program designed to teach the theory and practical application of Medical Qigong Therapy.
The certification programs offered by the IIMQ are based upon the curriculum that has been established at the Medical Qigong College at the Hai Dian University and used clinically at the Xi Yuan Medical Qigong Hospital in Beijing, China.
Emphasis will be placed on both the analytical/deductive and the intuitive approaches to comprehending and utilizing Medical Qigong Therapy for cultivation, regulation and clinical application. The experiential aspect of the course is well balanced with a solid theoretical foundation.
Medical Qigong Instructors
Noel Taylor, DMQ, Instructor
Noel Taylor has practiced & taught Oriental Bodywork since 1985. She completed the Doctoral Program at the International Institute of Medical Qi Gong in 2012. Noel promoted and taught Jin Shin Do® Acupressure as a senior teacher for 30 years. She is currently a senior instructor with the American Organization of Bodywork Therapies of Asia. Noel specializes in Bodymind Energetics and Counselling. Her work brings together her long term interests in spirituality, oriental medicine, quantum physics, social justice, community building & body mind integration techniques. Noel served as a faculty member at the Canadian College of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine for 15 years. She maintains a private practice in Victoria & on Lasqueti Island. Noel teaches the MQP, MQT, MMQ and DMQ programs.
Wendy Lang MMQ, Instructor
Wendy’s knowledge and experience as a Qigong teacher and holistic health practitioner has accumulated over 27 years and includes; a Master’s degree and teaching credentials in Medical Qigong from the International Institute of Medical Qigong in Pacific Grove, 16 years as an advanced teacher of The Healing Tao and Universal Tao Qigong systems, certified by Master Mantak Chia. Wendy is also the creator of the Sacred Images of Tibet calendar, card and journal series, published by Amber Lotus. Wendy teaches MQP, MQT and the MMQ programs.
The Medical Qigong Practitioner and Medical Qigong Therapist programs are also taught at:
- Five Branches College of Traditional Chinese Medicine (California);
- Acupuncture and Integrative Medicine College (California); and
- Academy for Five Element Acupuncture TCM College (Florida).