More about Medical Qigong Therapy

Traditional Chinese medicine stresses the prevention of disease. Preventative maintenance includes proper diet, herbs, exercises, Tai Qi Chuan, Medical Massage, Acupuncture and Medical Qigong. Balance is the key.

The words "Qi" (pronounced Chee) and "Gong" (pronounced Gung) mean "The skillful practice of applying life force energy." In modern China there are three main schools of Qigong practice: Medical, Martial and Spiritual.

The two main purposes of Medical Qigong are to:

1) Protect and strengthen the patient's health (body, mind and spirit); and

2) Treat diseases by tracing the root cause of the critical imbalance within the body's vital energies.

The International Institute of Medical Qigong (I.I.M.Q) was founded in 1993 by Professor Jerry Alan Johnson Ph.D,D.T.C.M., D.M.Q. (China). The Institute was established as a satellite school and overseas branch of the Medical Qigong College at the Hai Dian University in Beijing, China.

Scientific research on Qigong and Medical Qigong are just now beginning to gain recognition in the West, although other branches of traditional Chinese Medicine such as Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine have been gaining international popularity for years as more and more individuals seek alternatives and enhancements to western medical practices.

Marie Pujalte is a member of the NQA (National Qigong Association). She has completed a course in Traditional Chinese Nutrition with the Yo San University of Traditional Chinese Medicine. Los Angeles, CA. She is currently enrolled in the Medical Qigong Doctorate Program (I.I.M.Q.).