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ANDRAES, Peter
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Title: Golf Qi-Gong: Your Guide to Greater Health, Fitness, Agility, Speed, power, Precision, and Performance
Peter Andraes has fused golf, yoga, meditation, and martial arts since age 9. He's trained with Butch Harmon, David Leadbetter, and Earl Woods; received his master teacher certification from P.G.A.
GrandMaster Paul Bertholy; and has coached amateur, collegiate, and professional champions in +20 countries including famed Thai/Korean twin prodigies, Aree & Naree Song.
www.nirvanagolf.com
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AUNG, Steven (Kyaw Htut),MD, PHD, OMD, FAAFP Congress Co-Chair
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Title: Vital Importance of Medical Qigong in Medicine
Title: Arts and Medicine: Calligraphy – Healing Energy Through The Brush
Pioneer in establishing the first Acupuncture clinic and academic program in Canada through the University of Alberta in Edmonton. Appointed into the Order of Canada, recipient of the Physician of the
Century Award, President, World Natural Medicine Foundation; President, Canadian Medical Acupuncture Society; President, International Buddhist Friends Association; Associate Clinical Professor,
Departments of Medicine and Family Medicine, University of Alberta; a geriatric and family physician, a TCM practitioner, and teacher; World Health Organization advisor on acupuncture nomenclature and
cancer pain control.
http://www.aung.com
http://www.lieutenantgovernor.ab.ca/aoe/aung.cfm
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BAREA, Christina
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Title: "Effectively Treating Children with Medical Qigong Therapy"
Ms. Barea is a Daoist Disciple of the Zheng Yi Sect, Long Hu Shan, Jiangxi Province, China. She practices and teaches Daoist 5, Primordial Qigong, Golden Ball, and 8 Silk Brocade Form, and other
movements in the South Bay area. She currently teaching groups at KB Fitness and NEC Electronics in San Jose, CA.
www.therisinglotus.com
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BERTOLACINI, Michael
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Light Show and Disc Jockey of International Reputation
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BRISBANE, Frances, Ph.D., Congress Co-Chair
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Title: "Qigong/TCM Futuristic Policies & Recommendation Forum"
Professor and Dean of the School of Social Welfare, State University of New York at Stony Brook. She also is Dean of the Black Alcoholism and Addictions Institute and co-founder of "Counseling and
Treating People of Color: An International Perspective" conference. Dr. Brisbane created the 100% Drug Free Clubs as a model primary prevention program and developed Project HOPE(ful) - a
Spiritual Healing and Recovery Program. She has written five books including Dr. C. Browne: A Natural Health Doctor - The Man, His Medicine, and His Miracles. Her compassion and her love for her
fellow human beings has led her to devote an exceptional amount of time to serve the community on an international level. Included in this is her fervor in helping Qigong and traditional Chinese medicine
break into mainstream healthcare.
http://www.hsc.stonybrook.edu/ssw/
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CHIANG, Erlene, LAc, PhD
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Title: *Dayan Qigong
Erlene Chiang, LAc, PhD offer Traditional Chinese Medicine services to complement and support the services at the Wen Wu School. An acupuncturist and herbalist who incorporates healing
traditions from China and other Asian countries. She has won awards for her herbal expertise.
www.wenwuschool.com
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CHOW, Effie, PhD, RN, LAc, DiplAc (NCCAOM), Congress Chair
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Title: Qigong and Traditional Chinese Medicine for Individual and Planetary Health II: An Essential Balance
Title: Love, Gratitude and Honor in Qigong
Title: Holistic Body Mind Spirit Rehabilitation
Founder and President of East West Academy of Healing Arts; co-author of Miracle Healing From China: Qigong; member on the President's White House Commission on Complementary and Alternative Medicine
Policy (WHCCAMP); travels internationally to see clients and conduct training programs. 2007, the Editorial Board of the Boardroom Inc., Bottom Line Women's Health Publications, and Editorial Board of
the prestigious new "super peer-reviewed publication "The Journal of the Science of Healing Outcomes". Also in October, 2007 AAAOM honored her as one of the "Pioneers and Leaders of Oriental Medicine in the USA"
www.eastwestqi.com
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CHUNG, Lily, Ph.D.
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Title: Natural Laws, Natural Energy and Natural Healing
Lily Chung has a Ph. D. in urban geography from University of Minnesota, and a BA from the Chinese University of Hong Kong. For almost 20 years, she has studied cosmic energy (requiring good geography
knowledge to be proficient) and authored 3 books on the subject. Having workshops in Europe, Canada and mostly in California, with Bay Area as her home base, she has used the procedure helping thousands
of people over the world. She has held a radio talk show in the Bay Area and a regular column in Asian Week, California Property, Chinese Times and articles published in other feng shui journals.
www.byregion.net/cgibin/users/profiles.pl?username=lilychung
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EGUCHI, Ryo
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Title: Shaolin Qi-Gong (including but not limited to "Ekikinkei" and "Senzuikei")
Title: Shaolin Kung Fun (including but not limited to "Xiaohongquan" and "Paoquan"
Studying Qi Gong and Kung Fu for the last six years under the diligence of Master Qin Xi Ping, the 34th Grand Master of the Songshan Shaolin Temple in China, Ryo Eguchi comes to this Congress as a representative of the All Japan Shaolin Temple QiGong Association.
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FENG, Alex, LAc, Ph.D, OMD, Congress Co-Chair
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Title: Medical Qigong in Integrative Medical Practice
Title: Spine Care from a TCM Perspective – Part I and II
A Taoist master and founder of the Zhi Dao Guan Center. The Center focuses 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 as well
a practitioner of Chinese medicine and is an international lecturer. Dr. Feng was 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.
thetaoistcenter.com
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FLOREA, Adrian, Master. Congress Co-Chair
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Title: Qitaky Qigong
Adrian FLOREA, Qigong Master, founder of Qitaky Qigong in Romania, founder of the Romanian Institute for the Development of Human Potential - the Romanian Qitaky Foundation, Founder of the Romanian Qigong
Association, member of the China Association for Traditional Chinese Medicine, member of the Romanian Society of Psychoneuroendocrinology, teaches courses in Qigong, Taijiquan, Feng Shui, Chinese food
and diet therapy, Tuinaology, recirculation of sexual energy, healing sounds, martial arts. Weekly radio program for more than 10 years.
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FRIEDMAN, Suzanne, D.M.Q.
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Title: Preparation for Daoist Inner Alchemy: The Medicinal 8 Brocades
Dr. Suzanne Friedman is a licensed acupuncturist and herbalist with masters and doctorate degrees in medical qigong therapy. She is a YeYoung Qigong & Neidan master, and the Chair of the Medical
Qigong Department at AIMC Berkeley. Dr. Friedman is the author of three books on qigong.
www.daoclinic.org
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GERBER, Gregory, M.D.
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Title: Future of Medicine: Bio-Scalar Technology
Medical Director for EESystem (HI) – Chief of Medicine for Memorial Hermann SW Hospital, Houston TX; and Medical Director for Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation for 6 other health care
facilities, i.e., continuing care, home health, medical center in Houston, TX. Faculty for Baylor University Medical School and U of TX Medical Center in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation.
eesystem.com
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HATCH, Deborah Anne
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Title: 12 Years Debilitating Back Pain Instantaneously Healed with Chow Qigong
Worked for Sotheby's international Auction house for 17 years. 12 years in New York and then moved to San Francisco to be the Director of the Sotheby's office here in SF. For over 10 years I
have been Chief Curator of Fine Arts for the private collection of Ann and Gordon Getty here in San Francisco. Have completed the 100 hours training by Dr. Effie Chow and volunteered to work with
her patients for about one year.
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HAYANO, Sadao, Ph.D.
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Title: Healing Memory and Demonstration
Reiki and Medical Qigong Therapist for the past 13 years and VP in Natural Health Organic Farm. He earned his Doctorate from Purdue University and has published a number of scientific, engineering
and subtle energy papers. He teaches Tai Chi Chuan and Yoga in South Bay.
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HOLDEN, Lee,
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Title: *The Tao in Qigong
Internationally-known instructor from California in the area of meditation, tai chi and qigong. His best selling instructional DVD has been aired in hundreds of American Public Broadcasting stations
such as PBS. He studied qigong at the Five Branches Institute in Santa Cruz and was recognized as a Doctor of Chinese Medicine" and is a licensed acupuncturist and herbalist with his own practice
in Los Gatos.
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HOLE, Linda MD
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Title: Aloha Qi for Peace, Oneness & Freedom From Pain
Title:Aloha Qi for Peace & Oneness: Angels, Miracles & Making LoveReal
Co-founder of QiWay -Way of Spirit, & HUB Founding Arc Angel
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JONES, Mr. William (Bill)
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Title: *Research on Singing Crystal Tones and Demonstration
Vibrational Music for Body and Soul
William Jones, founder of Crystal Tones Crystal Singing Bowls
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LI, Ailin, M.D., LA.c.
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Title: International E-Medicine and China Integrative Medicine System
Title: TCM Application in Clinical Obesity and Anti-Age Medicine in China and US
Practiced ObGyn. and acupuncture at the PLA Hospital in Beijing, China. Project Coordinator for the China National Health and Medical Data Sharing Project. Director of international Traditional
Chinese Medical Education Project. Acting as liaison and successfully obtained the approval for acceptance of U.S. OMD degree in China. Vice Director for China NeuroInformatics Association;
Editor of BrainBank Project to maintain neuroinformatics online.
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LIN, Shin, Ph.D., Congress Co-Chair
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Title: Blood is the Mother of Qi: Scientific Measurements and Models
Title: Science-Based Tai Chi and Qigong for Mind-Body Health
Title: Report on the State of Research by NCCAM on the Health Benefits of Qigong/Tai Chi
Title: The Future of Research and Recommendation Forum
Professor of Cell Biology, Physiology, and Biomedical Engineering at UC
Irvine; Founding Director of the Int'l Alliance of Mind/Body Signaling and Energy Research; life-long practitioner of Kung Fu/Tai Chi/Qigong and has won numerous awards in the martial arts field.
Dr. Lin is an international expert in the use of a multidisciplinary approach to study the regulation of the cellular structure and movement of normal and cancerous cells and is well published with over
200 publications in leading international journals.
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LIU, Chao, Ph.D.
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Title: *The Six Sounds Qigong
When she was a child she liked traditional Chinese Wu Shu, and learned Chinese bone setting technology with a traditional Chinese medicine Doctor in China. She has practiced more than twenty styles of
qigong, and particularly the Six-Sound Qigong for more than twenty years. Her Ph.D. is from Tokyo Denki University with Prof. Yoshio Machi on the physiological measurement of regiment qigong and also the
Qigong training system with IT technique in both human body and mind. She facilitates better understanding of traditional qigong techniques; therefore, more useful for the health industry and alternative
medicine field. She believes that developing human consciousness will be the most important breakthrough in this century.
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LIU, Hui, Master
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Title: *Dayan Qigong
Master Hui Liu was born in HobeiProvince in Northern China. She is a direct student of Grandmaster Yang Mei Jun since 1980 and has been teaching Dayan Qigong since 1982. Hui Lui is the co-founder
and vice president of the Wen Wu School of Martial Arts in El Cerrito, California; where the family has a connecting clinic. She has also been teaching Chinese painting since 1957 in Taiwan and the
U.S. Master Liu has received numerous awards in the profession of art; in 1985 she won the most accomplished Asian Artist Award in San Francisco. A few years ago she received the El
Cerrito Mayor's award for best artist; and in 1997 she placed first in an all Asian art types competition at the El Cerrito Art Show. In 1985 she won first place in a culinary competition at the
Self Help Senior Center in San Francisco Chinatown.
www.wenwuschool.com
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LONG, Qi Fei Master
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Title: Material Deformation by Intention (Metal Bending with the Mind), Fire Combustion with Intention, Qi Emission
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LONGHURST, John, M.D., Ph.D.
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Title: Acupuncture: Insights Into Its Action On Stress Reduction
Professor of Medicine at University of California, Irvine, and Director of the Susan Samueli Center for Integrative Medicine, University of California, Irvine; Lawrence K. Dodge Chair in Integrative
Biology, Associate Dean, Programs and Development Director, Samueli Center.
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MA, Sheng-Xing, M.D., Ph.D.
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Title: Responses of Nitric Oxide on the Meridians to Acupuncture and Moxibustion: Towards a Better Understanding of Qigong Mechanisms
Associate Professor and Director, Division of Perinatal Neuroscience, UCLA Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Harbor-UCLA Medical Center. He serves as a research director and conducted several
projects funded by the National Institute of Health to study the neurobiology mechanisms of acupuncture and meridian system. Dr. Ma graduated from the Sun Yat-sen University of Medical Sciences,
Guangzhou, China in 1976. He received a Master's Degree in Integrated Traditional Chinese Medicine and Western medicine at the China Academy of Traditional Chinese Medicine in 1982, and he was
awarded a Ph.D. in Pharmacology from the University of Iowa in 1991.
http://www.cns.med.ucla.edu/Bios/MaS.htm
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MacKAY, Kenneth, Ph.D.
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Title: Breathing Principles of Cardio Tai-Chi
(with Chi-Hsiu Daniel Weng)
Associate Dean, College of Tai Chi, University of East-West Medicine, Professor Emeritus, San Jose State University
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MAYER, Michael,
Ph.D.
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Title: Qigong and Bodymind Healing: Integrating East and West
Title: Psychotherapy and Qigong: Partners in Healing
Michael Mayer, Ph. D., licensed psychologist, Qigong/Taiji teacher, keynote speaker, presents at hospitals, conferences, universities. He co-founded an integrated medical clinic, and authored twelve
publications, including peer reviewed articles. Bodymind Healing Psychotherapy, the latest book in his two-volume set integrating Qigong with Western self-healing methods, received endorsements from
leaders in the field and professional journals.
www.bodymindhealing.com
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MELSON, Enrico, M.D.
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Title: *Global Integrative Energy Medicine*
Dr. Enrico Melson has directed numerous programs and clinics in Spa Medicine, Primary Care, Urgent Care, Occupational Medicine and Integrative Medicine. Enrico is the founder/developer of the
HoloLinguistic Awareness (HLA) methodology, as well as the Principal Architect of the Integral Awareness Medicine (I- AM) and Syntelligence Systems.
Internationally known as a Pioneer in the Field of Integrative Medicine, as well as a Practitioner in Ayurvedic Medicine; the ancient Hawaiian tradition of Huna. He has contributed significantly towards
the acceptance of Ayurveda and Integrative Medicine approaches in the United States, the Middle East, Latin America, and Asia.
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MICHAEL, Sandra Rose, Ph.D.
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Title: Practical Applications of Energy Medicine
Energy Enhancement System (EESystem) Inventor and Senior Director of the Energy Department – The Open International University for Complementary Medicine (OIUCM). Faculty for the Institute of
Energy Wellness Studies in Canada. Member of numerous national and international societies and scientific organizations.
eesystem.com
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MONACELLI, Elisabeth
(& Ziggy)
"Ziggy" Yao-Yap
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Title: Qigong in Stroke and Heart Condition
Award winning violinist; trained at Juillard and New England Conservatory of Music. About six years ago, Elizabeth Monacelli suffered a heart attack, liver failure and a stroke, all in one day. Her
left side was paralyzed by the stroke.
She switched to a diet concentrated on fruits, vegetables, seafood and soy products and began practicing qigong. She had to learn how to play the instrument all over again. She has resumed
playing for the Inland Empire/Riverside County Philharmonic and is a substitute violinist for the San Diego Symphony.
Title: Qi-Painting Royal Pekingese
"Qigong helps me to relieve the stressful life of an actor!" covered by Fox news, LA, "Pet Talk Radio" Australia; the San Diego Pet magazine;
Originally from the Forbidden City in Beijing, China. I have credits in calendars, fashion shows, commercials and more! I am also a painter. I have had my art featured in several art festivals.
http://www.myspace.com/liondogart
http://blog.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=blog
.view&friendID=387718790&blogID=412957707
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oyHb7ZOPKXs&NR=1
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NGUI, Roy, Dr. TCM, Dr. Ac., DNM
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Title: Anti-Aging And Wrinkle Reduction (One day Master Training)
Title: Boosting Energy and Immune System
Grandmaster was born into a family of Chinese Philosophy, Traditional Chinese Medicine and Chinese Martial Arts. He has studied intensively with his father, who brought this enriched culture
from Canton, China. He has trained with various Masters and is now a qualified Master in Chi Kung.. His qualifications include a Master of Chi Kung, Doctor of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Doctor of
Acupuncture, Doctor of Natural Medicine, and Doctor of Humanitarian Service.
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NGUI, Stanley, Dr. TCM, Dr. Ac., DNM
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Title: Benefits from the Lifestyle of a Master (One day Master Training)
Title: Key Solutions in Resolving Pain
Dr. Stanley Ngui was born into a family of Chinese Philosophy, Traditional Chinese Medicine and Chinese Martial Arts. He has studied intensively with his father, who brought this enriched
culture from Canton, China. He has trained with various Masters and is now a qualified Master in Chi Kung. Master Ngui is indoctrinated into the North America Martial Arts of Fame. His qualifications
include a Bachelor in Mechanical Engineering, Master of Chi Kung, Doctor of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Doctor of Acupuncture, and Doctor of Natural Medicine.
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Shaolin Temple
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Title: Spectacular Shaolin Hard Qigong acts from the famous 72 Supreme Shaolin Feats.
Kung Fu monks from Shaolin Temple USA, Fremont, CA will perform spectacular Shaolin Hard Qigong acts from the famous 72 Supreme Shaolin Feats. Studied and trained since childhood in China under
Songshan Shaolin Temple Abbot Shi Yongxin, these monks now teach classes in Buddhist studies, Ch'an (Zen) meditation, Shaolin Kung Fu, Shaolin Qigong and Shaolin Wellness classes to the American
public of all ages, faiths and backgrounds.
www.shaolinusa.us
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SUE, Sifu Errol
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Title: Anti-Aging And Wrinkle Reduction (One day Master Training)
Title: Boosting Energy and Immune System
Master Sue began his Martial arts training at the age of 42 years in Brampton, Ontario. He holds a 3rd Degree Black Belt in Goju Ryu Karate and Master Degree in the Canadian National Wushu Chinese Martial arts. He currently trains with Mast Augusting Ngu in Northern Shaolin and White Crane Kung Fu and Master Roy Ngui in Chi Kung.
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TANTRAPA, Lama Somananda, Qi Dao Master Coach
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Title: The Art of Being in the Flow
Title: Qigong Coaching for Peak Performance in Healing and Martial Arts (One day Master Training)
Lama Tantrapa Rinpoche is the lineage holder of Qi Dao – Tibetan Shamanic Qigong. He has over 30 years of experience practicing and teaching Qigong, Aikido, Taijiquan and other Martial and
Healing Arts. Founder of the Academy of Qi Dao, Portland, Oregon. His work at Academy of Qi Dao has been dedicated to the research and education in applications of Qigong to Peak Performance
Coaching.
www.qidao.org
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TU, Chin-Sheng
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Title: Power 99 and Iron Body Qigong
PERFORMANCE: Painting while Standing on Eggs
PERFORMANCE: Iron Crotch Weight Lifting and other feats
Qigong Grandmaster. Founder of the Jiu-Jiu Sheng gong and fu-Xing Qigong. Kungfu teacher at the Chinese Culture University and National College
of Physical Education & Sports in Taiwan. Listed in Who's Who in China. Has appeared on TV in many countries. Awarded with Sixth Grade in Wushu by the Chinese Wushu Association.
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WENG, Chi-Hsiu Daniel, Ph.D.
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Title: "Breathing Principles of Cardio Tai Chi"
(with Kenneth MacKay)
College of Tai Chi, University of East-West Medicine; Visiting Professor, San Jose State University; founding President, World Cardio Tai Chi Association; invented Cardio Tai-Chi in 2001; Seventh
Degree Black Belt in Shuai-chiao
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WONG, Shan S., Ph.D.
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Title: A Retrospective and Prospective View of National Institute of Health's Support of Qigong Research
Formerly Program Officer at NCCAM/NIH, with Ph.D. in Biochemistry and trained as a Clinical Chemist. Faculty at the University of Texas Medical School in Houston, Loma Linda University, and the
University of Massachusetts at Lowell. Research interest in areas of Enzymology, diagnostics, and energy medicine.
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WU, Janet, Ph.D., N.D., M.D. (M.A.)
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Title: *Medication Without Medicine: Qigong Practice
Dr. Janet Wu holds three doctorate degrees: in Naturopathy, in Psychology and in Nutrition. She is a Board Certified and Federal Registered Naturopath and Executive Director of Wellness Selfcare
Center in San Carlos, CA., USA. Her contribution to mankind has earned her numerous awards including the "Outstanding Contribution Award" from the White House Small Business Conference and
"Inner and Outer Environment World Healthcare Award" from the World Peace Foundation and the "Humanity Health Service Contribution Award (UN – NGO) and more. Dr. Janet Wu studied Chinese
Healing Art and Qigong and traveled with her philanthropic grandfather throughout China administering to people from all walks of life. She is an international speaker and educator on natural
health.
www.selfcarehealing.net/aboutus.html
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WU, Tom, Ph.D., N.M.D., M.D., Congress Co-Chair
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Title: *The Secret of Your Health is in Your Feet
Dr. Tom Wu holds three Doctorate Degrees, Ph.D., N.M.D., M.D. He is a Board
Certified Naturopath and Federal Registered Naturopath and the Director of Wellness Selfcare Center in San Carlos, CA., USA. He travels worldwide to teach tens of thousands of people how
to use simple foods as medicine to conquer diseases such as diabetes, heart disease, arteriosclerosis, hypertension, arthritis, cancer or other chronic conditions. He uses a special gifted
skill to screen in minutes the early warning signs and symptoms of nutritional deficiency and organ dysfunction, sometimes five or ten years before clinical manifestation of the disease
happens. He will help you with an adequate personalized diet and lifestyle changes to awaken your body's own healing power to heal you.
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YANG, Jwing Ming, Ph.D.
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Title: Scientific Foundation of Meditation-Embryonic Breathing—Part I & II
Ph.D. from Purdue University; worked as an engineer for Texas Instruments. Seeing the misconceptions of the traditional Chinese arts and culture in America, he was compelled to retire from his
engineering career and dedicate his life to preserving the arts. Since 1982, he has systematically developed an international organization of 55 schools in 18 countries, with thousands of students
worldwide. Simultaneously, he formed a publishing company to research and published books and instructional videos which have since become the standard by which all other materials on the subject are
measured.
www.ymaa-retreatcenter.org/en/yangjwingming
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YUE, Guang, Ph.D.
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Title: From Mental Power to Muscle Power: Increasing Strength by Using the Mind
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YAN, Master Wang, M.D.
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Title: Weight Loss with Qigong and Herbs
A very well respected and famous Taiji Quan, Qi Gong Master. She has been teaching for over 40 years to more than 50.000 students worldwide. Based in Holland she gives regular workshops all around
Europe and America. She has had many television appearances and over 200 newspaper and magazine articles published about her. She has earned worldwide recognition for the effectiveness of her
work. She was honored at one of the meetings at Beijing of "100 famous doctors in China ". Mrs. Wang Yan started learning the martial art of Kung Fu from a very young age, specializing in Yang
style Taiji Quan. She is a six time Taiji Quan world champion.
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ZHANG, Ms. Monique
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Title: Fashions for External and Internal Beauty
The Cicada Fashion Collection by Monique Zhang, internationally renowned fashion designer and textile expert from San Francisco.
"It's not about me, but about touching the joy in people's hearts through what they see and wear."
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The Famed Lion Dancers
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Title: The Lion Dance
From San Francisco.
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