Certification Programs
Using Modern Chinese Medicine for Internal Pathologies
In this CEU credit course, Dr. Leon Chen in Chicago will emphasize Modern Chinese Medicine for Internal Diseases. Each week he will focus on 2-3 pathologies as treated by the most modern Chinese Medicine practiced in China today. The lecture will cover proper diagnosis and treatment using acupuncture, Tui Na and Chinese herbs. The full ten week course is credited for 20 CEU's in the states of Illinois and California. You have the option of registering for all ten weeks or just those classes that you need. Each week is worth 2 CEU's. California students will take the course in an online setting interacting directly with Dr. Chen. Please download the course outline and registration form below.
Sept 9 - Nov 11, 2006 | 4:00-6:00 PM | 20 CEU's or 2 CEU's per session | learn the most modern treatments available
$500 for all sessions or $ 50 per class| full payment with registration | Contact Information
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MCM Mentoring Program
Licensed professionals are welcome to work with Dr. Chen on a one-on-one, case by case basis. You have the option to observe him working with his pre-approved patients, or to schedule your own patients to work with him for special treatment(s). In each situation, you would work side by side Dr. Chen.
| to be determined | 1 hour equals 1 CEU | Learn with an MCM master for CEU credits
$50 per hour, prepaid| | Contact Information
Advanced Chinese Medicine Training Course
For Licensed Acupuncturists | Instructor: Dr. Leon Chen | Begins Saturday June 4th 2005
Dr. Chen, a renowned Chinese Medicine doctor, professor, and author specializing in TCM and orthopedics, is offering a unique certification training program with CEU credit for acupuncturists. This course offers the latest research and development from China and will focus on his renown acupuncture, Tui Na and herbal treatment methods and diagnostic techniques, all of which he has taught to hundreds of TCM graduates in China and physicians internationally.
Course Contents Include:
Foundation manipulations of Tui Na & special manipulations used for specific body regions. Tui Na Theory, including elucidation and comparison of TCM and Western Theory. Diagnostic techniques associated with specific body regions and their accompanying diseases. This includes “hands on” techniques, as well as an introduction to X-Ray & MRI reading relevant to practitioners of TCM. Participants should bring their patients X-Ray’s & MRI’s that they would like discuss. Common disease diagnosis and treatments methods for approximately 30 diseases of both Chinese Medicine and Western Orthopedics. Details on the correct use of Dr. Chen’s acupuncture and herbs formulas to accompany each of the diseases and pathologies discussed.
June 4 - August 6, 2005 | 4:00 - 6:00 PM | 2 CEU's per class | Hands on and theoretical training with an MCM master
$750 for 15 classes, or $50 per class| Payable in advance | Contact Information
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Qi Gong Classes
Qi Gong Classes
Patients and Professionals | taught by Dr. Leon Chen | ongoing, scheduled to student's needs
Dr. Chen is currently teaching Qi Gong on a one-on-one basis at all three locations. He will show you how to practice this 10 step process of moving Qi through your channels. Then, you can do it on your own by using a written description and a practice DVD. He also hosts group practices at the Lombard Center.
With a little practice, people of all ages can learn this ancient meditative movement. For centuries it has been used successfully for maintaining health and well being.
Study of Dun Huang Buddha Qigong Skill
By Dr. Leon Chen
Abstract: Dun Huang grottos are part of the wonderful heritage of China and even of the world. There are about 1000 caves many of them built more than 1,500 years ago. At this point only 492 of these caves have been restored. In this cave system, there are more that 2000 painted sculptures and 45 thousand square meters of brilliant frescos with much scientific and historical data. Doctor Lee, the well-known historian currently living in England, cited some of this scientific and historical data in his book Chinese Science and Historical Data. The author studied the 272, 251, 263, 259, 240 and 285 caves. During the time period depicted by these sculptures and frescos and combined with the known historical development of Traditional Chinese Medicine and Western Medicine, the conclusion is that these sculptures and frescos reflected the Qigong skills of Traditional Chinese Medicine. The main subject of Qigong skill in this period was cultivation of oneself according to Buddhist religious doctrine, probably because of the popularity of Buddhism at the time.
Qipong was divided into a movement state and a meditation state. The meditation consists of “sitting cross-legged” and “speaking mantras”. The movements consist of moving the body through a series of postures, accompanied by various finger and hand positions. This causes Qi (energy) to move in the different channels of the body described in the system of Traditional Chinese Medicine. Dun Huang Qigong can make more energy to balance Yin and Yang in the body, while also strengthening the body’s immune system, and preventing disease.
Study of Regulating Effects of Dun Huang Qigong on Human Cardiovascular Functions
By Dr. Leon Chen
East West Healing Center
Abstract: 30 cases of deficiency syndrome and excess syndrome, diagnosed on the basis of Traditional Chinese Medicine, were observed, in order to explore the regulating effects of Dun Huang Qigong ( DHQG) on cardiovascular functions. The following cardiovascular functions were studied before and after doing the Dun Huang form of qigong: VPE, SV, CO, CI, HR, EWK, RT, MAP, BV, and TM.
Results showed that performing DHQG had a positive biphasic regulating effect on all the cardiovascular functions measured. This biphasic regulating effect was not only able
to exert positive effects on functional diseases, but also able to do the same for organic diseases.
These effects were realized as a result of the efficacy of Dunhuang qigong in balancingy yin and yang, and in strengthening body immunity to eliminate pathogens.
Buddha Qigong (Steps)
Preparation Step 1: “Buddha hand”: Breathe in as you bring left hand to cover the navel, and raise right hand vertically in front of chest, with palm facing left. Breathe out as you hold them in this position.
Preparation Step 2: Resting position: Breathe in as you move your arms from the “Buddha hand” out to your sides at shoulder level with palms up, elbows bent. Breathe out as your arms rest in the position.
Step 1: Pressing the lung points: Breathe in as you raise arms in an arc above your head, breathe out as you bring them down, crossing them, then so that you press your index finger on the Lung 1 points on your chest, just under the point where your collar bone and shoulder meet. Breathe in and out once as you hold the point. Breathe in as you bring your arms to the resting position, and breathe out again with your arms in the resting position. Repeat this six times, ending with your arms in the resting position.
Step 2: Bending to touch the feet: Breathe in as you bring your right arm up and across your body, making an arc with both arms. Breathe out as you bend to touch your left foot. Breathe in again as you come up to a standing position with your arms in an arc, and breathe out again as you bend to touch the right foot. Repeat this pair of movements three times (a total of six “bends.”), ending the last time with your arms in the resting position.
Step 3: Pressing the “ting gong” points: Breathe in as you bring your arms from the resting position straight up over your head, and breathe out as you bring them down to your ears, pressing the point at the hollow just in front of the middle of your ear. Breathe in and out one cycle while you press the point. Breathe in as you return your arms to the resting position, and out as you hold them in that position. Repeat this six times.
Step 4: Moving qi in the kidneys, back, and legs: Breathe in as you bring your arms from the resting position and place your palms against your back, fingers down, at your waist. Breathe out as you place them in that position. Breathe in as you hold them in that position, and breathe out as you arch your back bringing your chin up and head back. Breathe in as you curve your back forward bringing your chin down, and continue to breathe in as you bend down, sliding your palms down the outsides of your legs, breathe out as you slide your palms up the insides of your legs and return them behind your back, palms against your back, fingers down, at your waist. Repeat this six times. On the last step, breathe in as you bring your arms to the resting position and breathe out as you hold them in that position.
Step 5: Moving qi in the head and neck: Breathe in as you bring your arms from the resting position up over your head and down to place your palms on the back of your neck, the fingers at the base of your skull. Breathe out with them in that position. Breathe in and arch your neck back, breathe out and continue to keep your hands in the same position on your neck. Breathe in and return your arms to the resting position, breathe out with them in the resting position.
Step 6: Turning the waist: Breathe in as you bring your hands from the resting position to your left side, the right hand resting on the rib cage, with the fingers pressing at the end of the lower ribs, the left hand at the center of your waist with the back of the hand toward your back. Breathe out with them in that position. Breathe in as you bring your arms in an arc over your head, turning to the right, and placing your left hand on your right rib cage with the fingers pressing at the ends of the lower ribs and your right hand behind your back at the waist, with the back of your hand against your back. Repeat this pair of movements three times.
Ending: Breathe in as you bring your hands up over your head from your right ribs and back, breathe out as you return your hands to the resting position. Breathe in as you bring your hands to the “Buddha hand” position, and out as you hold them in that position. Breathe in as you bring your hands to cover your navel, and breathe out with them in that position, then bring your hands down to your sides.
ongoing | TBD | | Feel the energy of mind and body connecting
$30 per half hour session| prescheduled | Contact Information
Program Name
East Coast MCM Seminar August 35th &26th
East Coat MCM
Modern Chinese Medicine Seminar:
2 Days with Dr. Leon Chen
August 25 & 26, 2007
Dr. Chen will be at the Professional School of Massage (Langhorne, Pennsylvania) sharing his insights, perspectives, approaches and treatment techniques for cervical spondylosis and lumber herniated disc using modern Chinese medicine.
Treatment methods using various tui na manipulations alongside the best herbal formulas and supplemental acupuncture points will be covered as well as pathogenesis and diagnosis.
If you are interesting in attending Dr. Chen’s lecture, please register by calling (215) 750 – 0700 and mail in the registration form. Register before August 10th and safe $25 on the registration fee!
Remember, registration is only $250 before August 10th and $275 after August 10th.
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Registration Fee: $275| Register before August 10th 2007 for $25 | Contact Information
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Seminar in Bei Jing
Pictures taken from a Seminar in Bei Jing where Dr. Chen was a keynote speaker.
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