April
29 - May2, 2011 Historic Hotel
Whitcomb San
Francisco,
California
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We invite you to our
exciting landmark
April 29 - May 2 , 2011 in San
Francisco at the Historic Hotel Whitcomb
Qigong &TCM: Energetic
Anti-Aging, Optimum Wellness & Longevity In
partnership with 13th World Tai Chi and Qigong Day!
You
are invited to participate in this rare opportunity to experience and
learn about these two ancient sciences and philosophies for extending
life with vitality. The East West Academy of Healing Arts under the
leadership of Dr. Effie Chow repeats this provocative Thirteenth World
Congress on Qigong/TCM in San Francisco at the historic Hotel Whitcomb,
April 29-May 2, 2011. Last year collectively 750 people attended from
15 countries. It was live streamed by Sifu David Dorian Ross for the
first time to over 60 countries cosponsored with World Tai Chi and
Qigong Day! Featuring
a distinguished faculty of over 55 Qigong/TCM practitioners, scholars,
scientists, VIPs, and presenters, the Congress sessions are lead by Dr.
Steven Aung, Dr. Stanley Ngui, Dr. Effie Chow, Dr. Alex Feng, Dr. Kevin
Chen*, Master Chunyi Lin, Sifu May Chen, Dr. Sandra Rose Michael,
Master Ting-Jue Zhou and many other experts. In addition to
experiential, hands-on sessions and exhibits, there is the dedicated
Scientific Symposium chaired by Dr. Shin Lin. Sign up now to
take advantage of Early Bird Fees and to ensure your place at this
extraordinary event! There
are several ways to take part:
•
Attend - generous community donations enable us to drop the
cost to an affordable $125 Early Bird registration fee for the entire
weekend (two meals including the Sat. eve. Award Gala). After March
15th, the registration fee will be $175. Information available at the
website at www. eastwestqi.com
•
Exhibit your Qigong/TCM related business to a targeted audience for
only $100 a day ($200 for the entire event) - call or email us for the
Exhibitor Packet.
•
Sponsor the Congress and be highlighted in the Congress
Program Book and recognized at the Gala – call or email us for details.
•
Submit an abstract germane to this year’s theme for consideration to be
part of the prestigious faculty at this Congress - call or email us for
the abstract submission form. DUE by MARCH 1
•
Nominate someone for the awards for Qigong Master of the Year, Tai Chi
Master of the Year, or Martial Artist of the Year. Information in
website at www. eastwestqi.com
•
Buy a table for 10 for the dinner and Gala event Saturday night, April
30
•
Volunteer in advance of the Congress to engage in the planning as well
as the execution of the event for a reduced registration fee – call for
information.
The
time to reserve your place is Today! You won’t want to miss
this astonishing Congress that is dedicated to bringing you the
information needed to find the keys to promoting a long and healthy
life. The
Planning Committee: Gigi Oh, Dr. Charlene Ossler, Ann
Colichidas, Sifu May Chen, Violet Li, Dr. Alex Feng, John Kyle, Kathy
Marnell and others Chair:
Dr. Effie Chow. Co-chairs: Dr. Alex Feng, Dr. Steven Aung,
Dr. Stanley Ngui, Bill Douglas, Master Adrian
Florea, Dr. Shin Lin, Ms. Gigi Oh, Dr. Frances Brisbane
In
Loving Qi and
respect,
Effie Poy Yew Chow, PhD, RN, LAc(CA), DiplAc(NCCAOM), President and
Chair, Qigong Grandmaster
We recommend
downloading the Acrobat (PDF) forms and submitting them by email for
faster processing. Please download Acrobat
Reader to view the PDF documents.
Announcement
Final
Program
Official
Flyer
Registration Form
Schedule
(At a Glance)
Schedule
(Detailed)
Speakers
List (Partial)
General
Invitation
Speakers/Presenters
Invitation and Application
Invitation
to Participate for Exhibitors, Sponsorship, Advertising, &
Video Showcase
Sponsorship
Package
Twelfth
World Congress Program Booklet
Contact
Information
We
are currently seeking additional individual and corporate partners for
the creation of interstate chapters of the American Qigong
Association. Please send background information on yourself
or
your organization for consideration.
117 Topaz Way, San Francisco, CA.
94131
Tel: (415) 285-9400 | Fax: (415) 647-5745
Hotel Information
1231 Market Street
San Francisco, CA 94103
[ Reserve
Online ] [ Photos ] Group name: World Congress on
Qigong
Call: (415) 626-8000 to reserve today *
after this date, rooms not covered by a rooming list / individual
reservations / reservation cards shall be released from group's room
block.
**
hotels rooms rates are subject to applicable state and local taxes,
currently 14% occupancy tax and a $0.05 per night tourism tax.
We
are proud to have been cosponsored by the following:
World Qigong Federation
Osher Center, University
of California, SF
Kung Fu Magazine
University of Hawaii
Center for Integrative
American College of
Traditional Chinese Medicine
American Qigong Association
Energy Enhancement System
/ Dr. Sandra Rose Michael
TC Media / Martial Arts
Mart
Chinese
Medical Institute & Register/Professor Man Fang Mei
(UK)
Tiger Claw Foundation
The Wellness and Selfcare
Center
State University of New
York, Stony Brook University, School of Social
Welfare
University of Alberta,
College of Integrative Medicine
World Natural Medicine
Foundation
National Certification
Commission on Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine
(NCCAOM)
American Association of
Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (AAAOM)
California State Oriental
Medicine Association (CSOMA)
Susan Samueli Center for
Integrative Medicine at University of
California, Irvine
