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The IIMQ’s curriculum is “the most advanced and comprehensive Medical Qigong program available.”
Professor Lu Mei, Dean of International Education, Henan University of TCM (China)
Bernard possesses an advanced comprehensive understanding of Chinese medical qigong theory and clinical application.
His compassion and thoroughness with patients and students has made him a sought after practitioner.
Dr. Jerry Alan Johnson Ph.D., DTCM, DMQ (China) Founder, International Institute of Medical Qigong
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The International Institute of Medical QigongFashioned after the Medical Qigong College at the Hai Dian University of Traditional Chinese Medicine in Beijing, China, the International Institute of Medical Qigong (IIMQ) is known internationally for maintaining the highest standards in medical qigong instruction and clinical therapy. Because of these consistent standards, the Chinese Ministry of Health honored the IIMQ in 2005 as meeting or exceeding the Chinese standards for academic and clinical instruction.
In February 2006, the Henan University of Traditional Chinese Medicine (HUTCM) authorized the IIMQ to be the Overseas College of Medical Qigong for HUTCM. The IIMQ will represent the University in all medical qigong matters within the United States.
Founded in 1985 by Professor Jerry Alan Johnson , the IIMQ has been educating Westerners in Chinese energetic medicine for over 20 years. Upon the announcement of Professor Johnson’s semi-retirement in 2005, Dr. Bernard Shannon was named his successor and Executive Director of the IIMQ.
The IIMQ currently has clinical branches in 8 countries and 13 states and authorized instructors in 4 countries and 8 states.
Graduates of the Medical Qigong Practitioner (MQP) Certificate Program
Graduates of the Medical Qigong Therapist (MQT) Certificate Program
Graduates of the Masters of Medical Qigong (MMQ) Certificate Program
Graduates of the Doctor of Medical Qigong (DMQ) Certificate Programs
International Training Center
The IIMQ's international training facility is located in Palm Desert, California .
The Palm Desert Training Facility’s landscape has been designed to join ascetic enjoyment with function. The waterfall, pond, and bamboo garden bring a refreshing oasis to the desert. The atmosphere created for day travelers and residential students is warm and cordial.
For a small fee students can experience cutting edge healing therapies such as a far infra-red solo sauna and several different Ozone therapies.
The Coachella Valley as a resort area offers fantastic desert landscapes, fine dining (including vegan), and shopping.
Our MissionTo utilize our skills and experience to:
The Executive Director
Dr. Bernard Shannon is an internationally recognized doctor and teacher of medical qigong therapy, having taught medical qigong and treated patients in Asia, Europe, and North America.
Dr. Shannon is the Executive Director of the International Institute of Medical Qigong (IIMQ). He currently serves as the Vice President with the National Qigong Association (NQA) and on the Board of Directors with the World Academic Society of Medical Qigong (China).
Dr. Shannon has been acknowledged by the National Qigong Association as a Level IV Qigong Teacher which is “the highest teaching certification granted by the National Qigong Association. This denotes wisdom, insight, qi transmission, empowerment, and the mentoring of others in the field.”
Additionally, Bernard is an ordained Daoist priest; he is knowledgeable in both alchemical and mystical practices
Also a Shifu / Sifu (Master Instructor) in Baguazhang and Yang Family Taijiquan holding certificates of instruction and lineage from associations China, Taiwan, and the United States.
He has trained in martial, medical, and spiritual qigong for twenty years.
Medical BackgroundAs the Executive Director of the IIMQ, Dr. Shannon is responsible for overseeing the various medical qigong programs, implemented throughout several TCM colleges and Medical Qigong Institutes within Europe and North America.
His vision for the IIMQ is, “…to facilitate the integration of medical qigong therapy into the personal and professional lives of our patients and students.” He desires “through maintaining the highest academic and clinical standards that the IIMQ will continue to bridge the gap between Eastern and Western medicine, promoting a system of health care that empowers people to heal themselves.”
A licensed physician in China specializing in medical qigong, Dr. Shannon, Dr. Shannon, received his Doctor of Medical Qigong (DMQ) from the Western District Medical Qigong Science and Traditional Chinese Medicine Research Institute (China), License # 98029.08 and the International Institute of Medical Qigong (USA). He completed his residency training while treating patients at the Xi Yuan Hospital (China).
Spiritual Background
Dr. Shannon began his studies of internal alchemy in the late 1980s with one of his martial arts instructors.
Since that time, he has had many teachers, and he regularly travels to China to continue his training in both Northern and Southern schools of Daoist alchemy and mysticism.
Martial Background
Dr. Shannon is also a Shifu / Sifu (Master Instructor) in Baguazhang and Yang Family Taijiquan holding certificates of instruction and lineage under the authority of the Taijiquan Federation of Taiwan (China), the Beijing Martial Arts Association (China), the Primordial Chaos Martial Healing Center (China), the International Institute of Medical Qigong (USA), and the Hsing Chen Internal Arts Association (USA).
Dr. Shannon started his martial training in the late 1980s and has trained in several styles including Muay Thai, Western Boxing, Judo, and Jujitsu.
Medical Curriculum Vitae (PDF, 40Kb)
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