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Invited*/Confirmed Presenters & Guests (Partial List – Subject to Changes) ANDRAES, Peter Bio: US PGA master golf instructor; Author of "Tiger Woods—The Secret of the Inner Swing". He currently is living in Thailand; and is a golf instructor who receives requests from around
the world. He was trained by David Leadbetter, Butch Harmn, Earl Woods and GrandMaster Paul Bertholy. He has studied Qigong with Guo Lien Ying, Chiang Yun Chung, Hui Lui, Mantak Chia, David Shen and Daniel
Reid. Workshop Title: "Golf Qigong: The Secret of the Inner Swing". Description: (Master Workshop and 45 min workshop) This is an interaction
presentation where participants will discover "Tiger's Shaolin Connection", learn 'Spiral Energetics' and 'The Seven Secret Skills', which are linked to Tiger Wood's success.
Mayor Willie Lewis Brown, Jr.*
CHEN Jixu, MD Bio Dr. Chen is presently on faculty at Kunming Medical College, Kunming, Yunnan Province, P.R. of China. He is a Qian-kung
School Master of Wu-Dan Qigong, and the inheritor of 18th
generation. He began to study Wu-Shu (martial arts) from his father as a child. He has trained for 20 years, and studied Wu-Dan Qigong following Qian-kung School grandmaster Liu Weiqin. Workshop Title
: "Life prolonging--- Wu Dan Qigong" Description: ( Master Workshop, Friday 11/1 and Monday, 11/4 & 45 min. workshop) Qian-kung School of Wu-Dan Qigong was developed from Wu-Dan
Mountain over five hundred years ago. It is a Qigong for prolonging life. Many grandmasters of Qian-kung School have lived over one hundred and twenty years. The training steps of the Qian-kung School are: 1.
Circular motion of Taiji, 2. Standing in peace, 3. Developing strong energy of body in quiet. These steps are mixed with nature to receive energy from the universe.
CHIN, Richard, MD, OMD Bio: Dr. Chin is from Joyous Life Energy Center, New York
City, New York. He is a board certified acupuncturist and teacher of professorships at C.W. Post College and Long Island University. Master of T'ai Chi Ch'uan and Jow Ga Kung Fu and is a certified Qigong
Master who energetically blends the medicines and practices of the East and West to rebalance the whole person in body, mind and spirit. He has authored several books, including The Energy Within, and the
Science Behind Eastern Healing Techniques; has promoted Qigong and T'ai Chi on TV; and has been featured in numerous known magazines, i.e., New Yorker, self, etc. Workshop: TBA
CHIN, Tina, Bio: Assistant Instructor, at Wu Tao Kuan Martial Arts Institute, active competitor in national and international Wu Shu tournaments, won Women's Grand Champion Title in Internal Style at USA Wu Shu Kung Fu
Nationalists, consistently winning medals, especially gold. Demonstration: Saturday Evening
CHOPRA, Deepak (will be presenting) Workshop Title: TBA
CHOW, Effie Poy Yew, PhD, RN, DiplAc (NCCAOM), Qigong Grandmaster Bio: Founder and President of East West Academy of Healing Arts and Chow Integrated Healing System and Qigong; co-author of Miracle Healing from China-Qigong;
specialist in general health with an emphasis on body, mind, spirit approaches to sports medicine, mental health, stress and pain, youth, aging, rehabilitation and paralysis, cancer, respiratory conditions and other life challenges; travels internationally to see clients and conduct training programs; member of the first Advisory Panel of the Office of Alternative Medicine, National Institute of Health; 25-year consultant with NIH: Commission Member on the President's White House Commission on Complementary and Alternative Medicine Policy (WHCCAMP).
Workshop Title: "Body, Mind, Spirit and Self-Healing Using the Chow Integrated
Healing System and Qigong to Meet Life Challenges in 2003" Description: (Master Workshop, Monday 11/4 & 90 min workshop) During this workshop cases will be presented from youth to aging
on a variety of conditions, i.e., stress and pain, rehabilitation and paralysis, cancer, and respiratory. Skills to help in the recovery from these and other life situations will be demonstrated and taught.
Participants will experience the phenomenon of Qi. People with the above conditions are welcome to participate. They can volunteer to be subjects for demonstration. As well, these skills can help one excel in
everyday life and in world competitive sports.
CHUNG, Lily, PhD Bio: Dr. Chung graduated from the Chinese University of Hong Kong and holds a PhD in
geography from the University of Minnesota. She is an author, instructor, and practitioner in Chinese Metaphysics. Her specialty is cosmic energy therapy. She currently residing in the Bay area.
Workshop Title: "Cosmic Energy Therapy and Depression/Drug Use/Alcoholism" Description: Cosmic energy impacts our health. People afflicted with low cosmic energy suffer from depression/drug use/alcoholism. This is cosmic injustice! The presentation illustrates the procedure to diagnose individual energy systems through birth time and place; it identifies problem spots in the system and offers remedy to attune to the energy: Cosmic Energy Therapy. This holistic approach includes environmental design, life style, attitude and food intake.
COUTURIER, Marie-Clotilde, LMT/CO, CST Bio: European certified osteopath and licensed massage therapist. Marie-Clotilde Courturier blends Qigong, Cranio-Sacral Therapy, Somato Emotional Release® and other
complementary techniques in her practice at The Upledger Institute, Inc., HealthPlex Clinical Services in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. In addition to her individual practice, Couturier has worked in the intensive
therapy programs at the Upledger Institute, USA. Workshop Title: "Therapeutic Blending with CST and Qigong" Description: (90 min workshop) Participants
will discover some of the principles of the therapeutic blending process in CranioSacral Therapy (CST) and medical Qigong. CST and Qigong are both based on the concept that the body has the ability to
self-heal. The therapeutic encounter represents a time and space during which consciously or not, a person seeks guidance to connect or reconnect within their own healing process.
DIBBLE, Jr.,W.E., PhD Bio: Dr. Dibble received his PhD in Geochemistry at Stanford University in 1980. He worked in
industry until 1997 when he started work with Dr. Tiller in the psychoenergetics area. He has published several scientific papers in the field of geochemistry and more recently in the newly emerging field of
subtle energy. Workshop Title: "IIEDs, Conditioned Spaces and the Human Qi/prana Pump" Description: (90 min workshop) Our research has produced robust
experimental evidence for the effects of human intention on physical reality. The experimental space is raised to a higher physics gauge symmetry allowing a number of interactions not normally observed to
manifest. Detecting subtle energies in such a space provides insights into the mechanism of Qigong and other effects.
FENG, Alex, Lac, OMD, PhD - Congress Co-Chair Bio:
Dr. Alex Feng, a Taoist Master and Founder of the Zhi Dao Guan Center. The Center will focus on the teaching and practice of Taoist precepts, internal Chinese martial arts and healing with traditional Chinese
medical practices. He founded Wu Tao Kuan, martial arts institute. His Institute has produced a number of state, national and international champions in Tai Ji, Wu Shu and Judo/Jujitsu. He is well known as a
practitioner of Chinese medicine and is an international lecturer. Dr. Feng is a clinical professor at the Oakland Academy of Chinese Culture and Health Sciences. He is past president of NCCAOM, a national
organization certifying practitioners of acupuncture, Chinese herbal medicine and Asian bodywork. Workshop Title: Description: (90 min workshop) The famous Chinese physician Hua Tuo created the "Five Animal Form" in the second century A.D. The form mimics the
movements of the tiger, bear, deer, monkey, and bird to facilitate the cultivation of Qi and spirit by the practitioners. The "Five Animal Play" focuses on the training of internal Qi. It combines the soft and
hard interpretation of movements with the focus of guiding Qi flow in the body. As an internal form, there are also martial arts implication.
FENG, Lida, PhD Bio: Director of Beijing Immunology Research Department,
Director of the China Immunology Research Center and one of the foremost Qigong researchers in China. Deputy Director of the General Navy Hospital. She is also a professor of China Science and Technology
University and Beijing Traditional Chinese Medicine University. President of World Medical Qigong Association. Workshop Title: "Health, Beauty and Long Life"
Description: (90 min workshop) Qigong science is one that researches the basic principles and effects of Qigong with scientific methods and directs the application of Qigong with the results of
the research. Since Qigong science involves many studies, health, beauty and long life have been studied from the aspect of immunology and its relationship with Qi. Qigong is a science of hi-tech and information;
and it must be a science of the 21st century.
FLOREA, Adrian, MA, Qigong Master Bio:
Adrian Florea is from Romania. He is founder of Qitaky Qigong. He also is founder of the following: Romanian
Institute for the Development of Human Potential; Romanian Qitaky Foundation; and Romanian Qigong Association. He is a member of the China Association for Traditional Chinese Medicine and the Romanian Society of
Psychoneuroendocrinology. He teaches courses in the following: Qigong, Taijiquan, Chinese food and diet therapy, Tuinaology, re-circulation of sexual energy, healing sounds and martial arts.
Workshop Title: "Qitaky Qigong – On The Fast Tract to Self-Healing" Description: (Master Workshop on Monday, 11/4 & 90 min workshop) Having asserted itself in Romania and in the world as
an original and efficient style, Qitaky Qigong can also prove its force in the self-healing techniques taught in his intensive courses by Master Adrian Florea. While also benefiting by the Master's powerful energy
field, participants can attain – in only 6 days—performances that only become accessible after 2-3 years of continued practice with other styles. Workshop Title:
"Qitaky Qigong – To Improve Your Child's Health and Intellect" Description: (90 min Workshop) Finding that the practice of Qigong can benefit not only the practitioner's
health, but also their intellectual performance, Master Adrian Florea developed a special program for children and adolescents. Qitaky Qigong possesses the appropriate tools to support this ambitious program. The
presentation involves an overall description of the program and brings arguments in favor of its implementation.
FRIEDMAN, Suzanne B., M.S.T.C.M., M.M.Q. Bio:
Suzanne Friedman is Director of the San Francisco Branch of the International Institute of Medical Qigong. She expects to receive her MSTCM degree in 9/02 from the American College of Traditional Chinese Medicine
in San Francisco, CA. She has her professional membership as a Certified Acupuncture Detoxification Specialist in the National Acupuncture Detoxification Association (NADA). Workshop Title: "
Medical Qigong Emotional Therapeutics" Description: (90 min Workshop) I will present Medical Qigong theories regarding emotional imbalances such as depression, anger, sadness
and grief. "Energetic psychology" will be explained, and I will demonstrate and teach, self-healing medical qigong exercises which help balance the emotions. These exercises can be prescribed to patients by
Chinese Medicine practitioners. This lecture will be based on the contents of my forthcoming book, Medical Qigong Emotional Therapeutics.
GARCIA, Gaspar, MD*
GAO, Zhi Xiang, Bio: Master GAO is from Beijing, China. He is a university graduate and is one of China's famous specialist of Intelligence
Development and Research. His family was known for their martial arts and Chinese Medicine. He has trained in areas of acupuncture, moxibustion and Chinese medicine for 17 years; conducted research in these areas for
thirty-two years. He is known for his research in functional development of the physical potential of the human brain, especially in work with children and improving work abilities.
Workshop Title: "The Result of The Investigation of Youngsters Intelligence Development" Description: (Master Workshop Friday,11/1 and Monday,11/4 & 90min workshop)
Discussion of pre and post testing results after use of Qigong in the following areas: concentration ability, memory ability, and psychological impact of Qigong. The discussion of the testing process to achieve
these results; and the end results several years later.
US Senator Tom Harkins*
HARTSFIELD, Vanessa, LMT, NMT Bio: Massage Therapist in private practice blending Qigong, Deep Tissue,
Neuromuscular Therapy, Sports Massage, Craniosacral Balancing and Tuina for customized healing work. She is the author of two books and is an international speaker on Traditional Medicine from a biblical
perspective. Workshop Title: "Job! One Man's Story" Description: (90 min workshop) This presentation highlights the Book of Job in the Christian Bible and
the Qigong Practices present in the text.
HO, Susan Bio: Qigong, Tai Ji and Chinese Language Instructor, Northwestern Health Science University—Oriental Medicine Department. Susan also is a caregiver for the
HomeInstead Senior Caregiver Program. Workshop Title: "YangQigong for Restoring Your Health, Vision and Physique" Description: (90 min workshop) To introduce
and demonstrate YangQigong exercises including Six Sounds Qigong, Tai Ji Qigong, Marrow Cleansing Qigong and Healthy Eye Qigong. YangQigong exercises were developed by Dr. Ma Litang (1905-1989) – a life long
dedicated Chinese Medical Doctor and a Gran Medical Qigong Master in China.
HOLE, Linda, MD, DHT, & Rev. Bio:
Dr. Hole of the Center for Healing & Pain Management in Spokane, WA. She authored chapters on QiGong and KHT for the medical textbooks: Alternative &
Complementary Treatment in Neurologic Illness; and for Pain Management: A Practical Guide for Clinicians 6th
Edition. Linda has served on the faculties of the World Congress of Qigong, American Holistic Medical Association, International Academy of Vibrational Medicine, and American Academy of Pain Management. Workshop Title: "Qi & the Breath of God: Integration & Daily Practice" Description: (60 min workshop) In our new post September 11th
world, how do we stay present and centered amidst the challenges and chaos of day to day living? In our multiple roles as health professionals, healers, parents, etc. – how do we bring Qi as the Breath of God to our clients, our loved ones, our work? How do we transcend suffering, grief, loss, burnout? How do we somehow remember that out of ashes come flowers?
Workshop Title: "Heart Qi, Illumination, Love & Healing" Description: (2 hour workshop) Experience for yourself some Heart Qi tools for coming home: love, laughter, hugs,
reframing, gratitude, with "AAA" awareness, acceptance, allowance, amusement, etc. Awaken your healer within, Qi Master within, and Divine intuitive knowing. Learn how to ground and anchor your Soul into your
Heart.
KOROTKOV, Konstantin G, PhD Bio:
Eminent researcher from Russia, Developer of the Gas Discharge Visualization technique and the instrument (GDV) used in studies of both the physiological and pathological dimensions. Amongst its many uses the GDV
is used in Qigong Research to measure Qi. Workshop Title: TBA
LEE, Evelyn, PhD – Congress Co-Chair Bio: Has over 35 years experience in the areas of mental health, human services as a
clinician, administrator and professor. She is the Executive Director of the Richmond Area Multi-Services, which is an outpatient mental health center. Dr. Lee is a Professor in the Department of Psychiatry
at the University of California at San Francisco. She is the President of the Chinese Health Coalition. Workshop Title: TBA
LEWIS, Dennis Bio: Dennis Lewis teaches Authentic Breathing®, qigong, tai chi, and meditation. He is the author of the acclaimed book The Tao of Natural Breathing
and the audio program Breathing as a Metaphor for Living. He is certified to teach qigong and tai chi by Mantak Chia, Bruce Kuman Frantzis and Dr. Wang Shan Long. Workshop Title:
"Whole-Body Breathing for Health & Self-Transformation" Description: (90 min workshop) Chuang Tzu said that most people breathe with their throats, while real human beings breathe with their
heels. Our bad breathing habits, including our fast upper chest breathing, are closely related to our physical and emotional problems. This workshop will explore the transformative power of whole body
breathing, utilizing all the breathing spaces of the body.
LI, Cong, MD, PhD Bio:
Graduated from Kunming Medical College in 1983, received PhD from Sydney University in Australia, 1996. Presently working in the Medical College, Sydney
University. Practitioner of Qigong with great interest in Qigong Research. His expertise is in blood stem cell research.. Dr. LI and SHU, Kangmin, MD are associates in research projects. They
will present their recent research findings. Workshop Title: "Qi Can Protect
Hematopoietic Cell of Bone Marrow of Mouse" Description: (15 min workshop) Discussion of a research paper to prove the value of Qigong regarding three experiments on
mice. The results have proven that the amounts of alive hematopoietic stem cells of Qi treated mice have protected the hematopoietic stem cells of the bone marrow from the inhibitory effects of Cyclophosphamide
and X-rays. These results are positive in treatment of cancer patients.
LOO, May, MD Bio: Assistant clinical professor at Stanford Medical Center; Director of a Neurodevelopment Program in Santa Clara County Valley Medical Center Private Practice.
Workshop Title: "Qigong for Children of All Ages: Yellow Emperor Meets Freud and Piaget an Original Theory Integrating Western Childhood Development with the Five Elements"
Description: (90 min workshop) Qigong is for all ages. In order to teach Qigong to children, it is important to understand the characteristics of each developmental stage—the cognitive,
social, motor skills as well as the vulnerability of organs and predisposition to illnesses. This workshop presents the author's original theory that integrates western developmental theories of childhood with the
Five Elements; formulates a protocol to identify the vulnerable organs for each age, the root of disorder; and instructs specific Qigong exercises to strengthen children according to their age and level of development.
LOWE, Sikung, Qigong Grandmaster Bio:
Born in Guyana/Guiana South America. His grandfather was the founder and grandmaster of the Scottish Flower Lodge. His ancestors lived
a Spartan, esoteric existence during the Han period in Guiyang, province in China. Sikung is Head of the Faculty of the National Qi Gong College in Nottinghamshire, England (UK, Canada & USA). He is the
Founder and leading authority on Lamas Qigong (world-wide) and a Qigong healer, a Reverend, also an author, video producer and TV personality. Workshop Title: "Learn how to 'see' into the body" Description:
(Master Workshop on Friday 9am-1pm) Theory and practical applications. How to develop your ability to look and see what others
cannot. Workshop Title: "Practice LAMAS Qi Gong for self-help" Description: (90 min workshop)
Introduction to the full day Master Workshop. Understand how Qi Gong works and why it does. Learn how to use Qi Gong as your self-help modality for improved health. Practice easy to do Qi Gong techniques. Learn
when is the best time to practice Qi Gong for yourself. Workshop Title: "'Daoyin' (LoLo) Qi Gong" Description: (Master Workshop) Theory and practical concepts of:
Cleansing unwanted Qi, Replacing Tien Qi, Generating Healing Qi, Applying Intentional Qi for the rectification of poor health; and Learn Daoyin style "Wild Goose Qi Gong".
LU, Guangrong, OMD, Professor Bio: Mr. LU is a prominent expert of Chinese Medical Qigong, professor,
deputy-dean of Yunnan College of Traditional Chinese Medicine in Yunnan Province, P.R. of China. He became the Director of the Chinese Qigong Association in 1986. He is well published on Qigong, acupuncture and
Chinese Medicine. He is the main editor "Chinese Qigong Dictionary", "The Dasis of Qigong", "Qigong Scriptures" and "Qigong Textbook of China". He has won several awards from the Chinese government for his
outstanding ability on writing textbooks on Qigong. Workshop Title: "The Development and Use of Qigong in Modern Life" Description: (90 min workshop) The
concept of Qigong, the basic principal to develop Qigong, and the philosophies from Taoism, Confucius, Buddhism and Traditional Chinese Medicine on Qigong caused the Qigong development in Chinese history. Modern
use of Qigong is mainly the exercise of the attention of the mind, according to the physique, emotion and personality of the client with dialectical method. The method of Qigong to treat and prevent diseases
of the heart and brain – the Qigong of Taiji-Anshen.
MAYER, Michael, PhD Bio: Michael Mayer, PhD, is a licensed Psychologist, hypnotherapist and Qigong teacher who specializes in giving his patients self-healing methods for health
problems. He is a core staff member and co-founder of The Health Medicine Institute, a multidisciplinary team practicing integrative healthcare. Dr. Mayer was perhaps the first Psychologist in the country to
train Doctoral Psychology students in the integration of Qigong and Psychotherapy. He is authored, developed audio tapes on cancer and chronic diseases; and a video tape on Bodymind Healing Qigong. Workshop Title: "Qigong and Bodymind Healing: An Integrated Psycho-physiological Approach to Self-healing" Description: (Master Workshop on Friday, 11/1) In this
workshop participants will learn how an integration of Western psychotherapeutic methods and Qigong can help as part of an integrated treatment approach to heal various psychological and physical diseases. Dr. Mayer's
holographic, psycho-energetic healing method called Integrative Depth Psychotherapy™ incorporates: Taoist breathing methods, self-hypnosis, psychodynamics, cognitive restructuring, Gendlin's Focusing,
self soothing, Acupressure, Chi Nei Tsang and standing meditation. Self-healing methods will be demonstrated and experienced for various disorders and imbalances – chronic pain, anxiety, carpal tunnel syndrome,
hypertension. Theory, case examples and experiential methods will be interwoven.
OMURA, Yoshiaki, MD, ScD, FICA, FICAE, FAAIM, FRSM Bio: Director of Medical Research, Heart Disease Research Foundation;
President, Int'l College of Acupuncture & Electro-Therapeutics; President, Japan Bi-Digital O-Ring Test Medical Society; Adjunct Prof., Dept. of Community & Preventive Medicine, New York Medical College; Prof.,
Dept. of Non-Orthodox Medicine, Ukrainian National Kiev Medical University; included in 500 Founders of 21st Century by Cambridge Biographical Center of England. Workshop Title: "(+)Qi
Gong Energy & (-) Qi Gong Energy for Treatment of Intractable Medical Problems (Cancer, Pain, Stroke, and Alzheimer's Disease, etc.)" Description: (Masters Workshop) Medical
Characteristics of the effect of (+) and (-) Qi Gong Energy will be discussed and beneficial effect of (+) Qi Gong Energy application to various medical problems through (+) Qi Gong Energy stored paper will be discussed
with some demonstration. Clinical applications of (+) Qi Gong Energy include treatment of electro-magnetic field hypersensitivity, depression, pain, circulatory disturbance, stroke, cancer, Parkinson's Disease,
Alzheimer's Disease, neuromuscular problems, etc. Workshop Title: " Cancer Cell Telomere Lowering Effect and Normal Cell Telomer Increasing Effect of The Application of External (+) Qi Gong
Energy and (-) Qi Gong Externally Stored Paper At the True St.36" Description: (Master Workshop, 11/4 (9am-1pm) & 90 min workshop) Discussion of (+) & (-) Qi Gong Energy
in its relationship to normal cell telomere and its relationship to cancer cell telomere. Cancer telomere is usually anywhere between 2-4 times higher than corresponding normal cell telomere; and a cancer cell cannot
divide if its telomere becomes too low. Discussion of the study and the success in the reduction of cancer cells.
PARUM, Phyllis B., MA, AOBTAcp Bio: A New Orleans artist-poet-author,
macrobiotic/qigong teacher who has devoted 18 years to cooking and studying the energies of food and has authored of over 100 articles. Phyllis holds two degrees in Philosophy and history, is a Certified
Practitioner in the Am. Organization for Bodywork Therapy Asia, International Macrobiotic Shiatsu Society. Workshop Title: "The Healing Power in Food: Ancient Secrets for Happy-Healthy Life" Description: (90 min workshop) The principles and practices of the cause and effect relationship between the energies of your food choices and your daily health and happiness. What
alkaline-forming foods do for the daily blood quality and why they preserve your health. How you can alkalinize your daily cuisine.
REN, Dean, M.S. TCM, L.Ac. Bio: 3rd
Generation Master Herbalist, Acupuncturist and Tai-Chi Quan Instruction and Consultant. His academic affiliations are Academy of Chinese Culture and Health Sciences; and American College of Traditional Chinese Medicine. Previously he was Student Clinic Supervisor and Director for students at American College of Traditional Chinese Medicine.
Workshop Title: "Sacred Healing Sounds" Demonstration: (90 min workshop) Sounds in our everyday lives play very important roles. We are all aware that
different sounds can elicit different emotions. Happy sounds may make us happy, sad sounds may make us feel sadness. Different sounds or vibrations or patterns of vibrations tend to elicit certain emotional,
psychological, physical or even spiritual responses. There will be exercise, meditation and lecture to include the following: Yin-Yang, Five Elements and the energy, 6 senses and 7 emotions, 5 sounds and 5
internal organs, etc.
ROY, Rustum, PhD
Co-Chair of Congress. Bio: Rustum Roy is Founding Director of Materials Res. Lab and Evan Pugh Professor of Materials at Pennsylvania State University; Visiting Professor of
Medicine and Materials at University of Arizona; and Visiting Professor of Materials at Arizona State. He is among the two or three leading materials scientists in the U.S. He is the senior-most member in
the U.S. National Academy of Engineering specializing in ceramic materials, and is a foreign member of the Swedish, Japanese and Indian National Academies. Chair of Friends of Health.
Workshop Title: "New High-Science Results Supportive of Whole Person Healing Practices such as Qigong" Description: (90 min workshop) The latest information on the structure of
water. Water is the key for human health, which together establish the plausibility of imprinting information and retaining it, via the structure of water. Provide prospective on the relative weakness and strengths of
high science and CAM-WPH work. Develop strategies for collaboration among Qigong groups.
RUBIK, Beverly, PhD Bio:
Biophysicist, President of the Institute for Frontier Science USA, is a leading scientist and educator in frontier areas of science and
medicine. Her focus is in consciousness studies, subtle energies, and energy medicine, to explore the softer, gentler powers of life in health and healing. She is an adjunct faculty member at several
universities, Core Professor at Union Institute, and is a member of the Advisory Council of the National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine at NIH. Workshop Title: "Scientific
Assessment of the Human Energy Field in Qigong Practitioners" Description: (90 min workshop) Discussion of digital Kirlian photographic technique. Explanation on how emission patterns
relate to the acupuncture system. Descriptions of the conditions and limitations of a pilot study on Qigong. Sharing the results and differences on subjects in a study; and the scientific conclusions on the data
and discussion of the ramifications. Workshop Title: "What does your Aura Reveal? Scientific Analysis of the Human Energy Field Before and After Qigong and External Qi Treatments of
Patients" Description: (2-8 hour workshop) We bring state-of-the-art in digital Kirlian photography to assess your energy fields in real-time. This new technology allows us to make
scientific calculations on the energy emitted, calculating the energy flow in the acupuncture meridian, organ tissues, and charkas. Through this process we are developing scientific understanding of qi, qigong,
and medical qigong in health and healing. Energy fields of participants will be measured before and after various qigong exercises; some patients and qigong masters before and after they perform external qi
healing. Results will be discussed. SAVVA, Savely L., MS Bio: Savely Savva is Founder and Executive Director of Monterey institute for the Study of
Alternative Healing Arts (MISAHA). Workshop Title: "Qi, the Biofield and how to Bring it into the Realm of Science" Description: (90 min workshop) The biofield is the General
Control System of the Organism (GCS) that includes four fundamental programs of life: development, maintenance, reproduction and death as well as the mind that operates behavior. Most likely, it is carried
by a yet-unknown fundamental physical interaction, though it is rooted in the chemical organization of the genome. Qi may be associated with the carrier of the biofield but, most likely, has a broader fundamental
function in the Universe.
SHA, Zhi Gang, MD (China), CHHP, MHA Bio: Chronic Pain Specialist; World-renowned Healer; Self-healing Pioneer; former Qi Gong and acupuncture instructor to the World Health Organization in China;
founder of Sha's Acupuncture; author of "Zhi Neng Medicine—Revolutionary Self-Healing Methods from China", "Soul Study—A Guide to Accessing Your Highest Powers" and "Sha's Golden Healing Ball—The Perfect Gift". Workshop Title: TBA
SHINNICK, Phillip, MD, PhD, MPA, FICAE Bio: Dr. Shinnick was a US Olympic long jumper (Tokyo '64) and as the leader of a seminal
health trip to China in 1976, Dr. Shinnick was led early in his career to apply the principles of body energy in sport to health care (UC Berkley, Rutgers). He is a licensed acupuncturist in New York, a clinical
assistant professor at New York Medical College and a researcher applying Oriental and Occidental medicine to treating disease. Workshop Title: "Qigong and Sports Performance"
Description: (Master Workshop, Friday, 11/1(1pm-5pm) & 90 min workshop) Discussion of Olympic competition, other national and local sports organizations who are concerned with proliferation of
drug usage among athletes to improve their performance. Viable alternatives, such as Qigong, are necessary for young and old athletes to actualize their potential and be a source of mind body integration for cultural
and personal enrichment. Experiences and research in Qigong is needed in sports.
SHU, Kangmin, MD Bio: Yuan Suming, born in Kunming of China in 1956, he learnt Qigong T'aiji Ch'uan and Neijia Gongfu
from masters since 1970. He has grasped the secret skill of Neijia Qigong to become and energy healer. He began to research the effect of Qi treating patients since 1985, has presented at national Qigong meetings
in China and published several papers. He currently is associate professor at Yunnan College of Traditional Chinese Medicine. He has been a visiting scholar in the physiology department in both Kunming Medical
College and Xian Medical University; and visiting research fellow at Qigong Institute of Beijing University of Traditional Chinese Medicine. Workshop Title: "Qi Can Protect Hematopoietic Cell
of Bone Marrow of Mouse" Description: (Master Workshop Friday, 11/1 and Monday,11/4 & 90 min workshop) Discussion of a research paper to prove the value of Qigong regarding
three experiments on mice. The results have proven that the amounts of alive hematopoietic stem cells of Qi treated mice have protected the hematopoietic stem cells of the bone marrow from the inhibitory effects
of Cyclophosphamide and X-rays. These results are positive in treatment of cancer patients.
STRONGWIND, 15 Year Old Bio: He is a top ranking student and tennis champion. A natural healer, has viewed the energy corona all his life, performs
long distance assessment and healing.
TSAI,James, Qigong Master Bio: Master TSAI was born in China; studied ancient Chinese and Eastern mysticism extensively. He practiced Qigong meditations since early age. He volunteered
for three years in a warring part of Africa to help refugees rebuild their lives. Moved to US in 1986, worked in management positions in a Fortune 100 company for 9 years before private practice of consulting and
teaching. He was the Founder of the Awareness Institute and For the Children Foundation. Workshop Title: "Qi And Brain Power" Description: (45 min workshop) The two
hemispheres of our brain have different roles and capacities. Working together, they produce wonders, working against each other, they can cause us endless troubles. How to use Qi to achieve and maintain
inter-hemispheric synchrony? Demonstrations and safety tips.
TSCHENSE, Nicholas Martin, 5 year old Bio: Nicholas was born with a brain injury of unknown cause—a sage in severely challenged body. He has a keen mind, a sure spirit and physical challenges that
have given him incredible insights and discoveries that he has transposed into a magnificent gift to write. He writes poetry with facilitated communication with philosophy, beauty, nature and God.
TU, Jin-Sheng Bio: Founder of the Jiu-Jiu Sheng Gong and Fu-Xing Qigong. Graduated from Physical Education Dept., National Normal University; Completed the Graduate School
Course of Chinese Medical Science Research Institute; acupuncture practitioner of The Canadian Acupuncture Chinese Medical Society; Kungfu teacher at the Chinese Culture University and National College of Physical
Education & Sports in Taiwan; chief coach of the Wushu Seminars for Overseas Chinese youth returning to Taiwan during summer vacation at the China Youth Corps Headquarters; chief coach of the Chinese Wushu team in
Malaysia and South Africa; Awarded with Sixth Grade in Wushu by the Chinese Wushu Association; Qigong teacher in National Zhong Xing University in Taiwan, and Hawaii's East Medical Association in US; Listed in Who's Who
in China. Master TU has appeared on TV in many countries, Taiwan, US, Japan, Germany, Fuji, England, Australia, etc. Workshop Title: Description:
(Master Workshop on Friday,11/1,Monday 11/4-Friday 11/8, & 90 min workshop) Master
Tu will be sharing with participants over the week his many skills and talents. He will discuss, demonstrate and offer participants the opportunity to redemonstrate what he is teaching. He plans to incorporate into his
presentation tools in which participants will learn the most efficient regenerative Qigong, the essential ideas and the pyramid energy concept-eight forms. Eight basic warm-up exercises (quick weight loss); open
the channels with use of the metal broom (Master TU's invention) for self-healing and prevention of anti-disease and rids toxins in the body; build up strong muscles; anti-aging; body cleansing; moxibustion – yin yang
channels (anti-aging); Dan Tien building force (Qi); right hand methods – Dragon hand form is the natural healing for disease & this is the highest level of Qigong; Five (elements) organs to rid of bad Qi; Five
organs gathering Qi(energy); building strong 5 organs; six sounds; clear up brain energy; 3 Dan Tien energy – making solid Qi; Open the Door of Wisong – enhance the potential ability; Use of sound, light, heat and
electric to heal disease & promote longevity. Integrate hand forms, sound specific; Discover the Secrets; Chinese Meditation Qigong Quiet (7 Quiet World). Performances: Saturday, 11/2 @ noon (place TBA) & Saturday Evening TU, Jack,age 17 Bio: Jack TU started Kung Fu with
his father, TU, Jin Sheng. Since 1989-1995 he has been on several shows to perform Kung Fu. He was born in Taipei, Taiwan and has learned various traditional Wushu and National forms in Taiwan. He is being
trained in Taiwan Wushu Federation. He has taught Wushu and has won numerous awards for Kung Fu the past two years. These awards are the following: 1st
place in Empty Hand form in Traditional Kung Fu Competition, 1st
place in Empty Hand form in International Chinese Martial Arts Championship, won gold in broad sword and Long Fist in Tiger Balm Competition, won 2 gold in Eagle Claw and broad sword, 2 silver in long fist and three section staffs and a bronze in staff in 23
rd Annual Can-Am Championships. Performances: TBA
WU, Tom, MD, PhD, CN, DSc & WU, Janet, PhD, ND, DD Bio: WU, Tom Director of the Wellness Selfcare Center; member, American Naturopathic Medical Association; member, St. Mary's and Sequoia Hospitals; member National Health
Federation and Society of Certified Nutritionists; international speaker, Selfcare Program; Visiting Professor, De La Salle University (Philippines); University of Open International (Sri Lanka) and hospitals in Asia
and Europe. Bio: WU, Janet Chairperson, Wellness Selfcare Center, President of Waitankung Association(USA); member, American Naturopathic Medical Association; member, National Health Federation;
Visiting Professor, De La Salle University (Philippines) and University of Open International (Sri Lanke); international speaker, "Do It Yourself" Program; and Advisor, World Peace Foundation.
Workshop Title: "Foods & Qigong for Prevention Diseases and to Increase the Immune System Naturally" Description: (Master Workshop Monday, 11/4 ((am-1pm) & 90 min workshop) The audience will learn many ways to increase our immune system in natural ways to prevent chronic degenerative diseases and maybe even reverse them. Some of the following topics will be
discussed: elimination of toxins in the body in just 7-10 days; easy ways to change diet and lifestyle; how to adjust meridians to increase the circulation; how to naturally increase the immune system with an
ancient Chinese technique; how to prepare foods to get more nutrients and absorption; how to relieve stress, fatigue, headache in minutes, Qigong practice.
WU, Zhongxian Bio: Zhongxian WU has studied qigong, martial arts,
Chinese medicine, Yijing science and ancient Chinese music over past 25 years. He is lineage holder of four different traditions of Qigong and martial arts, has instructed thousands of students in the art of
Qigong since 1988. In China, he served as Director of the Shaanxi Province Association for Somatic Science and Research of Taoist Nourishing Life Practices. He conducted many investigations into clinical
efficacy of Qigong and authored numerous works on the philosophical and historical backgrounds of China's ancient life sciences. Workshop Title: "Three Sources Shamanic Qigong"
Description: (Master Workshop on Friday, 11/1) This experiential workshop introduces participants to the The Three Sources Shamanic Qigong and is conducted in the tradition of special shamanic Qigong, in
which a lineage-based qi field is created and held to give participants an enhanced experience in Qigong. WU, Zi Xiang, MD*
YAN, Wang, MD Bio: Dr. YAN specializes in the treatment of obesity, smoking
cessation, psoriasis and eczema. She has successfully treated 15,000 people worldwide for loosing weight. Everyone will be guaranteed to loose 6.6-22 pounds in one week. Dr. YAN appeared in
the Collection for World-Excellent Medical Experts and Qualified Personnel (Chinese volume), which is a large series of books for international communication. This book is issued by the World Pharmaceutical Research
Centre, China (1997). In 2000, China invited her to come to Beijing to be honored at a special conference as one of the top 100 doctors in China. Workshop Title: "Qigong Treatment for
Obesity, Smoking, Cessation, Psoriasis and Eczema" Description: (Master Workshop Monday,11/4(1pm-5pm), Wednesday 11/6-Friday 11/8 & 90 min workshop) The depth of the workshop will vary
depending on it's length. Each workshop will follow a similar format: discussion on each of the conditions, work plans, discussion and practice of Qigong exercises for each condition, case studies for each
condition, discussion of alternative plans when there is a break in the treatment program, discussion of treatment plans and evaluations, closure with Meditation. The Master workshops will run throughout
the week and be group lessons on the following topics: 1)Treatment for depression, high blood pressure, headache and whiplash 2)Qi Gong for insomnia, flu, relaxation, cancer & kidney strength, constipation,
diarrhea, intestinal health 3) Qi Gong for keeping and feeling young for long life 4) Qi Gong for protection of health (strengthening kidneys, immune system, increase energy
5) Qi Gong to shrink stomach, for good eyes and to stop acute pain Dr. YAN will also discuss the Fragrance Qi Gong and big and small circle Qi Gong for circulation.
YENNIE, Richard, DC, DiplAc (NCCAOM), Congress Co-Chr. Bio: Visiting Professor, Beijing University of Acupuncture and Pharmacology; Dean of Academic Affairs of Kansas College of Chinese
Medicine, Witchita, Kansas; President of the USA Chapter of the Chinese World Qigong Federation, Beijing. President of the Acupuncture Society of America, Inc. Workshop Title: "Qigong, The
Cultivation of Life Force 'Acupuncture Without Needles" a Vital Part of TCM (Traditional Chinese Medicine)" Description: (90 min workshop) TCM is composed of following 4
areas: acupuncture, herbology, T'ui Na, and mind healing---Qigong. Discussion and defining these 4 areas, as Qigong, especially from P-8, Lao Gong, emits a bipolar electro magnetic energetical power flow that
heals. This is energy that runs the body and heals the body. It is what we lose when we die. Dr. Yennie will present the Ba Gua Xun Dao Gong style taught at Master Sujjan Wan's Chinese Medical Qigong Ba Gua
Xun Dao Gong General Headquarters in Beijing, China.
YOUNT, Garret, PhD Bio: Garret Yount, PhD, is a molecular biologist at California Pacific Medical Center Research Institute. His laboratory focuses on helping
patients with brain tumors by evaluating promising complementary and alternative therapies. Dr. Yount and his collaborator Yifang Qian, MD, PhD, have worked together with Qigong practitioners and other spiritual
healers since 1995. Workshop Title: "Biofield Perception in The Laboratory" Description: (90 min workshop) We will describe experiments aimed at testing the ability
to perceive Qi from cultured human brain tumor cells. We will present results of pilot studies with experienced healers and conduct an experiential demonstration.
ZHANG, Jian-Dong, MD (China) Bio: Dr. (2) Weight listing with the eye lid, floating on raw eggs, a sword
against his throat with a 1000kg force; and change of face (Chinese Opera) (3) Learn about the Good Health Management System Workshop Title: "Medical Qigong of Stillness"
Description: (90min workshop) Dr. Zhang will be lecturing and demonstrating Medical Qigong with an indepth guided meditation. Participants will experience the effect of practicing Medical Qigong. You
will learn to send energy as a form of therapy. |