Brad
Gilbert, Master of Medical Qigong
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Dear Brad,
"Thank you so
much for sharing your knowledge with our residents. All of
the women who attended the Medical Qigong class commented that you were
not only very knowledgeable but also very kind and patient. They felt
you were really there for them individually, tailoring the
instruction
to their specific needs and pacing it to match their capabilities."
Sincerely,
-- Judy
Bloomgardener
Social
Services Coordinator
Via Pacific
Gardens, Aptos, CA
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What is Medical
Qigong?
Medical
Qigong (Chi Kung, Qi Gong, or
Chi
Gong) is the
theory and practice of Qi Cultivation for the purpose of healing and
balancing the major internal organs according to Chinese Energetic
Medicine. Qi is the life force energy
that animates all life. Without Qi the body dies. Qigong is
mostly known as a gentle,
flowing type of exercise that involves gentle movement with regulated
breathing, and may include visualization or toning specific sounds.
Qigong can be done by most everyone.
What is Medical
Qigong Therapy?
Medical
Qigong Therapy is one of the five
branches of Traditional Chinese
Medicine (TCM). It is
a healing form
of Qigong, in
which Qi is channeled through the
practitioner from the Divine Source into the client to redirect and
guide energy out that is
blocked and lead
energy in to rebuild weakened areas using the 12 main energy channels
and extraordinary channels as used in other forms of Chinese Medicine,
like acupuncture. The
latter part of the session is for demonstration of a healing exercise
or meditation to put the client in the "drivers seat" and to
participate in his / her healing process.
What happens in a Medical Qigong
Therapy session?
After a time of going
over the client's history, I will do a short
meditation, energetically connect with the client, scan over there
body for areas
of weakened energy (Qi deficiency) and excess
energy (Qi excess or "Turbid" Qi) and make specific adjustments to the
energy of their internal organs, chakras, and any other areas that need
attention. Depending on what I find, I will
prescribe and demonstrate specific Qigong
exercises, discuss further
recommendations that may include Energy
Psychology, nutritional suggestions and/ or referrals to other
health professionals when appropriate.
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"Physicians
should allow patients to try Qigong because it will only increase the
effect of their conventional therapies, resulting in benefits to both
patient and doctor," says principal investigator Kevin Chen, PhD, MPH,
associate professor, Department of Psychiatry, University of Medicine
and Dentistry of New Jersey, Piscataway, New Jersey.
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In China,
where there are many Medical Qigong hospitals and
clinics, Qigong is valued highly in the
treatment of serious illnesses as well as stress
related imbalances and disorders of aging. Medical Qigong
therapists are sometimes included as part of the team in the operating
room in the hospitals in China during surgery--they can assist with the
process energetically, which results in faster healing of the client.
As with the other branches of TCM, which are
acupuncture, massage, herbal medicine, and dietetics, healing occurs
through balancing the life force energy or Qi (Chi), which
surrounds and pervades all living things. Medical Qigong
therapists are trained to feel this Qi energy--its density, texture,
emotional content, and other qualities--in order to diagnose
and then to adjust the energy to recreate balance in your body.
Brad is a graduate of the International Institute of
Medical Qigong Overseas College
of Medical Qigong Henan University of Traditional Chinese Medicine,
Pacific Grove, CA.
He has also been trained in psychology,
Reiki, Energy Psychology (EFT), muscle
testing and the Yuen Method of energetics. Brad has been
practicing in the
health field since 1992.
Call Brad at 916-
616-5227
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Testimonials from our happy, clients and
students!
"Working with
Brad…in Medical Qigong has been a
saving grace for my life; he kindly and supportively
helped me work
through many emotional issues. I felt
very safe with Brad and will
always
appreciate the work we have done together.
Thank you Brad!”
-- Jackie K., Santa Cruz,
CA
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“This
is the first of such a course I've taken & thought Brad put a lot
of information together in just 2 days of training. Brad is a wonderful
teacher – clear and knows the subject. I felt very
comfortable
too…great energy.”
-- Marion Hakata,
CHMT, Reiki Master
LivingReiki.net
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"Brad's style is nice. Even the
most novice individual could learn Qigong. I learned about
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and added onto what I had learned
from Shiatsu in my Massage ciriculum.
-- Herb Irle, ACMT
Healing Winds Massage
Citrus Heights, CA
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"I love
the booklet / descriptions : )
This
style of treatment [Five Element Qi Massage] is useful for any practitioner new to the field or
seasoned - a great variety of easy user friendly modalities for light
or deep tissue work allowing for profound creativity in sessions."
Namaste
-- Lori
Bridgeford, CMT
Massage
Therapist
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"The
live - hands on exercises were extremely helpful - I really
enjoyed the explanations of the exercises and the associated benefits.
I also enjoyed the support and comraderie of the other classmates."
-- Ling Tseng
Real
Estate Agent
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"Instructor
[Brad] broke down everthing so it was easy to understand and answer
questions. I enjoyed the energy work. Great how he explained
first then had us practice on each other. Then he would ask us how we
felt, what we felt, and experienced."
-- Diane Casas
Massage Therapy Student
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"I have
learned much information and the exercises are full of promise of
personal physical and emotional growth. Your humble style of
presentation fits you and seems in perfect harmony the the information
and skills you teach -- very good course!!"
-- Nancy Erling
Sacramento, CA
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" I liked everything [about the Qigong
Workshop]. Itgave me more
information about Qi or Ki, the meridian flow and about internal organs
(for me the Kidneys) which is really important information for me to
use for the improvement of my health. It has really helped me in
my journey to recovering my health."
-- Karen E. Cliette
Massage Therapy Student
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'I really enjoyed learning the exercises and
energy system theory behind them. Once I learned the exercises,
the energy flow felt great. I loved the Liver / 'Beating the
Bag'
exercise, it was so clarifying!"
-- Keely S. Doran
Massage Student
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"Very
positive energy. Helped me remember
to keep my energy flowing. Although some exercises were invigorating
ans stimulating, they were also relaxing at the same time. "
--Tracy Mc Kinney
Massage Student
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"I liked the exercise part and the
breathing [focus] was very
beneficial. The releasing anger / 'Beating the Bag' exercise
was very
helpful."
-- Anonymous
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How
do I arrange an appointment?
• Call 916-616-5227, 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM (Pacific time
zone) Monday - Saturday, to arrange for your
appointment.
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Multi-session
packages are available.
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We are
located in Rancho Cordova near Sacramento,
California (Pacific time zone). Private appointments
are available at our Gold River Acupuncture office at
10390 Coloma Rd, Suite 3. If there is a preference for
me to come to your location that may be available at
an extra cost, depending on your location.
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Call
Brad at 916-616-5227
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