DMQ Program Starting 2012

Overview:

The doctorate in Medical Qigong and Chinese Health Therapy is an accumulation of ancient shamanic and postmodern energetic practices utilized to improve health of body, mind and spirit. It includes the meditation and energy work of the human body sometimes called Qiology or the Study of Communicative Qi. Utilizing Qi as the great communicator, this program explores the foundational principals of all Classical Chinese Medicine (pre-TCM), what healing truly is and the bedrock of how all communication occurs between the physical (Jing) and Spiritual (Shen) realms.

Our non-dogmatic approach, which is adapted to American minds, blends 15 years of Dr. Cibik teaching Medical QiGong to healthcare providers with their very unique and specific needs – especially with regards to exercise science (i.e. western explanations for energetic practices (physics and kinesiology). Its modern Medical QiGong foundation comes from Hai Dan University, Henan University and Xi Yuan Hospitals in China plus the rich oral traditions of ancient Dao Yin or QiGong practices dating back to the Zhou dynasty. Inner Strength’s curriculum is, arguably, the oldest while simultaneously providing the most technologically advanced energetic healing system available for study in the 21st century.

Content:

The Inner Strength DMQ program is a wonderful bridge between ancient therapeutic exercise and modern rehabilitation exercise Dr. Cibik has a Ph D in Kinesiology and has studied movement therapy for over 40 years. He brings a unique method of understanding to re-programming the body to return to health, flexibility and balance.

The student in the DMQ program is taught how to analyze the body using energetic flow patterns, how the tendons and ligaments pull on the bones, how the muscles tissue supports the frame and how ground substance and fascia play a role in pain reduction. This is all incorporated into a unique system along with the energetics of meridian theory to rehabilitate even the most difficult of cases. This approach is the only system like this in North America!

In addition to the robust classical Medical QiGong system, we will be including Herbology as an adjunct to the Medical QiGong prescriptions for various imbalances PLUS medicinal food for rebalancing pathology. These three modalities provide the most powerful combination of healing available.

Classical Medical QiGong consists of the oral traditions of Taoism and Buddhism as well as the inclusion of several key texts of healing. The Inner Strength curriculum includes the study of the classic books: The Huangdi Nei Jing which includes the Ling Shu and Su Wen, the Nan Jing, and the Qian Jin Yao Fang or the Thousand Ducat Prescriptions by Sun Si Miao. Additional text selections include the Ben Cao Gang Mu or the Great Pharmacopeia utilizing the Eight Extra channels theory and the study of the Zi Ran Pai or School of Naturalism.

The system of assessment and energetic evaluation of energetic imbalances is too, classical in nature. Inner Strength’s curriculum includes Chinese & western herbals and nutritional prescriptions to fully balance post-natal Qi regulation (Food/drink/herbs/supplements + QiGong = post natal Qi). Most importantly, we are taking Energy medicine theory as it has been taught in the west, and returning it to the roots of Classical Chinese Medicine. Additional energetic concepts will include how to use this information for all living creatures, perfect for veterinarians and animal lovers from Sea World to one’s own dog or cat.

The course is designed for serious students to dedicate off-campus time for reading, research and study, answering Dr. Cibik’s written assignments, doing self-cultivation practice, and becoming introspective of their studies.

The monthly weekend intensives are designed to bring new material (not available in books) to the students attention and integrate their prior reading and self-practice into a deeper understanding, to have questions answered, to work in a clinical setting, and to hear information passed down from an oral tradition.

Prerequisites:

MQ1, plus either one of the following practices: A number of years of meditation, prayer, retreats, QiGong practice, Taoist, Zen or Buddhist practice or a combination. Having a healthcare background is helpful, especially anatomy and physiology, but is not required at the time to enter.

Class Size:

Class size in limited (Dr. Cibik is only accepting 9 students) in order for there to be quality dissemination of information and personal guidance to each student. All classes have mandatory attendance with this intensive program. If a student misses a weekend intensive, he/she must schedule private training with Dr. Cibik within three months of the missed class, at an additional cost not covered by tuition. After 3 missed classes in any one-year without makeup, the student is put on probation with the possibility of expulsion without refund.

Testing:

The doctorate in Medical Qigong and Chinese Health Therapy will be awarded after the completion of the of training, passing grades on written and oral practical exams, case studies submitted and all financial obligations met.