What is Medical Qigong?

Medical Qigong is the oldest modality of traditional Chinese medicine. Its origins date back about 5000 years. Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) developed out of experiences accumulated over thousands of years in the battle against disease. The roots of acupuncture, herbal medicine, and Chinese massage, lay in the practice of Medical Qigong. It is considered an important and effective method of treating and even preventing disease.

HOW DOES IT WORK?

Medical Qigong, like other Chinese medical practices, has been built on the concept of “Qi”(energy). This modality especially emphasizes the smooth circulation of Qi; its proper balance, the quality of its circulation, and how to use it to prevent disease. According to Chinese philosophy everything in the Universe is an expression of Qi, in all its varying forms. Essentially
this life force energy is what sustains life - without it life ceases to exist. Disease is caused by a build up of too much energy, insufficient energy, stagnant energy, or an imbalance of energy within the internal organs. The Chinese believe that the underlying cause for most diseases are negative emotions, improper diet, too much stress, and living conditions or life style habits.
They are all considered an expression of Qi. Cancer could be considered an example of stagnant energy. There are two forces of Nature called Yin and Yang. To have harmony these two forces must be in balance. Medical Qigong Therapists can help achieve this proper balance.

CAN I BENIFIT FROM MEDICAL QIGONG?

Yes anyone can benefit from a Medical Qigong session. What is nice about it is that it doesn't discriminate against ethnic background, gender, or religious beliefs. A person coming in for a session doesn’t have to believe in the existence of Qi to experience the results. Generally, people that denounce the very existence of Qi are the ones that notice the greatest results. We work with all types of illnesses, and it has been proven to work well with minor illnesses such as stress reduction to cancer, chronic pain, migraines, disturbed sleep, and high blood pressure, as well as not - so - common diseases for which western medicine lacks a name or classification.