One of mankind’s earliest medical systems nearly became lost in an industrial technological age. With China forging ahead to become more modern, and Western scientific medicine becoming more technical, several generations of Chinese medicine oral tradition were precariously sliding towards oblivion.

To remedy this, a small influx of the older generation of Chinese physicians and teachers brought their classical techniques of Qi Healing to the West. As alternative forms of medicine continued to flourish, the concept of a very thorough, safe and effective energy medicine began to be noticed. As student numbers in the US and Europe increased and the next wave of teachers emerged, Qi Healing began to become more accessible to the public.

For more than 20 years, Fran Maher and Brian Coffey have been teaching the authentic seminars created by Dr. Tzu Kuo Shih (1929-2016) to enable people from all walks of life to use his methods for themselves, their loved ones, their friends, colleagues and patients.

The experience of Qi Healing is usually described as pleasant, relaxing and gentle, without side effects or discomfort. It often includes self-remedies of very specific Qi Gong exercises or meditations selected for each person to perform to correct a specific imbalance.  Qi Healing qualifies as a full system of medicine because of the methods of assessment, correction, reassessment and the appropriate self-Qi Gong recommendations, all of which speed recovery and prolong the resulting balance. In Western terms, the goal of Qi Healing could be described as moving the person towards homeostasis, the normal range of function.

On January 13-15 and 20-22, instructors Fran Maher and Brian Coffey will teach participants Clinical Qi Gong. Students will gain the skills of ancestral medicine that have been proven effective and safe throughout recorded time. The Friday classes run from 5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. and the Saturday and Sunday sessions are scheduled from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The tuition is $850.

Location: Qi Gong for Healing Center, 67 Mountain Boulevard, Warren. To register, call 908-647-1563. QiGongForHealing.com.