Professor Jerry Alan Johnson Ph.D., D.T.C.M., D.M.Q. (China)

Overseas Director of Medical Qigong College:
- The Henan University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Henan, China

Dean of Medical Qigong Science:
- Five Branches Institute, College and Clinic of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Santa Cruz, California (U.S.A.)

Director of Medical Qigong Clinic:
- Five Branches Institute, College and Clinic of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Santa Cruz, California (U.S.A.)

President and Founder of the International Institute of Medical Qigong:
- Belgium, Bermuda, Bosnia, Brazil, Canada, Central America, England, France, Ireland, Israel, South Africa, Sweden, and the Unites States

Professor of Medical Qigong Science and Philosophy (Ph.D.):
- The Henan University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Henan, China
- Academic License from the Beijing Western District Medical Qigong Science and Traditional Chinese Medicine Research Institute (China)

Doctor of Traditional Chinese Medicine (D.T.C.M.):
- Clinical License from the People's Republic of China, Ministry of Health

License of Academic Qualifications to Practice Chinese Medicine:
- Issued by The Beijing Bureau of Public Health and The People's Republic of China, Ministry of Health

License of Clinical Qualifications to Practice Chinese Medicine:
- Issued by The Beijing Bureau of Public Health and The People's Republic of China, Ministry of Health

Masters Degree in Medical Qigong & Anmo Therapy:
- Graduated from the Hai Dian University, Medical Qigong College of Beijing, China

W.H.O. Ambassador of Chinese Medical Qigong Therapy to North America:
- Commissioned by The World Health Organization (W.H.O.) Collaborating Center for Traditional Chinese Medicine, Beijing, China

External Advisory Committee for Clinical Oncology:
M.D. Anderson Cancer Center:
- M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, Department of Palliative Care & Rehabilitation Medicine, Houston, Texas - (U.S.A.)

World Academic Society of Medical Qigong Vice-President
(U.S. Representative):
- World Academic Society of Medical Qigong (W.A.S.O.M.Q.) - Beijing, China

A.O.B.T.A. Certified National Instructor of Medical Qigong Therapy:
- The American Organization for Bodywork Therapies of Asia - (U.S.A.)

A.O.B.T.A. National Medical Qigong Certification Instructor-Examiner:
- The American Organization for Bodywork Therapies of Asia - (U.S.A.)

Medical Background

Professor Jerry Alan Johnson is one of the few internationally recognized non-Chinese Grand Masters, practicing doctors, and Director/Professors of Medical Qigong Therapy. Having studied for more than thirty-six years, he is recognized both in China and the West as America's leading authority on Medical Qigong Therapy. Professor Johnson is licensed as a Doctor of Traditional Chinese Medicine (D.T.C.M.) in Beijing, China, and has served with national and international committees to promote and encourage the practice of Medical Qigong Therapy.

Professor Johnson is the Founder and Executive Director of the International Institute of Medical Qigong, in Pacific Grove, California, and has designed several Medical Qigong programs which have been implemented into various T.C.M. colleges and Medical Qigong Institutes throughout the United States, Belgium, Bermuda, Bosnia, Brazil, Canada, Central America, England, France, Ireland, Israel, South Africa, Sweden.

History
Professor Johnson began his initial training in energetic medicine in 1972. In 1974, he started his formal clinical studies of Traditional Chinese Medicine (T.C.M.) in Monterey, California, where he focused his studies on acupuncture, herbology, Medical Qigong therapy, traumatology, and Chinese massage. After receiving certification in acupuncture and herbology from an 1978-81 internship, Professor Johnson operated clinics in Colorado Springs, Colorado (1981-84), working as a consultant and associate in acupuncture and Medical Qigong therapy to Western medical doctors, naturopaths, and chiropractors.

In 1993, Professor Johnson furthered his clinical studies at the China Beijing International Acupuncture Training Center and at the Acupuncture Institute of China, Academy of T.C.M. He was the first foreigner from the Acupuncture Institute of China invited to treat patients in the Medical Qigong Clinic at the Xi Yuan Hospital of T.C.M. (featured in Bill Moyer's special "Healing and the Mind"). There he interned as a Doctor of Medical Qigong Therapy, specializing in the treatment of cysts, tumors, and kidney dysfunctions.

In 1993, Professor Johnson also interned as a Doctor of Anmo Therapy at the Orthopedic Traumatology Clinic of the Hu Guo Si Hospital of T.C.M. (in Beijing, China) specializing in Chinese bone-setting, traumatology, and tissue manipulation. His training in somatic regulation also includes Neuromuscular Therapy, Psychophysical Integrational Therapy, Advanced Visceral Manipulation, and Advanced Cranio-Sacral Therapy.

In 1995, Professor Johnson obtained his Masters Degree in Medical Qigong Therapy from the Medical Qigong College at the Hai Dian University in Beijing, China. He then received his clinical license as a "Doctor of Traditional Chinese Medicine" specializing in Medical Qigong and Anmo therapy. Professor Johnson received his "License of Academic Qualifications to Practice Chinese Medicine," and "License of Clinical Qualifications to Practice Chinese Medicine" from The Beijing Bureau of Public Health and The People's Republic of China, Ministry of Health.

After completion of both academic doctoral thesis and numerous clinical field studies, the Beijing Western District Medical Qigong Science and Traditional Chinese Medicine Research Institute (China) awarded Doctor Johnson an academic license as "Professor of Medical Qigong Science and Philosophy."

1996
An active member of the World Academic Society of Medical Qigong, Professor Johnson was a key speaker at the 1996 Third World Conference on Medical Qigong held in Beijing, China, lecturing on "The Psychophysical Components Associated With Tumor Formation."
In 1996, Professor Johnson lectured on "Traumatology, Chinese Massage and Herbal Healing" at the Emerge International Tai Chi Chuan and Qigong Meditation Arts in Toronto, Canada.

In 1996, Professor Johnson lectured on "The Healing Benefits of Medical Qigong" at the Monterey Institute of International Studies, in Monterey California.

In 1996, Professor Johnson lectured on "Healing Emotional Traumas With Medical Qigong" at the Psychology Department at the Monterey Peninsula College, in Monterey California.

1997
In 1997, Professor Johnson became the first Qigong doctor allowed to assist in surgery at the Community Hospital of the Monterey Peninsula in Carmel, California, where he continues to work closely with Western doctors.

In 1997, Professor Johnson lectured and taught a seminar on "Treating Patient with Medical Qigong" to Nurses, Acupuncturists, faculty and students of the University of California San Francisco and the American College of Traditional Chinese Medicine, in San Francisco, California.

In 1997, Professor Johnson lectured at the Second World Congress on Medical Qigong and the First American Qigong Association Conference held in San Francisco, California.

In 1997, Professor Johnson was elected to the Board of Directors of the National Qigong Association-U.S.A.

In 1997, Professor Johnson was interviewed in Newsweek Magazine, and the Discovery Channel on the use of Medical Qigong Therapy for the treatment of internal organ diseases.

1998
In 1998, Professor Johnson lectured at the Northern California Society of Radiation Therapists on "The Use of Medical Qigong to Rectify the Side Affects of Radiation Therapy" at the Queen of the Valley Hospital in Napa, California.

In 1998, Professor Johnson was appointed the National Qigong Association's Chairman of the Medical Qigong Committee, responsible for establishing the guidelines and national standards for Medical Qigong practitioners working in clinical settings.

In 1998, Professor Johnson lectured on the "Utilization of Medical Qigong Therapy and Surgery" at the Fourth World Conference on Medical Qigong held in Beijing, China, and was elected to the Board of Directors of the World Academic Society of Medical Qigong (W.A.S.O.M.Q.) centered in Beijing, China. He serves as one of four Council Board Members that represent the United States at the W.A.S.O.M.Q. Conferences.

Additionally, in 1998, the status of Professor Johnson's Clinical License was elevated to the position of "Physician in Charge" (Clinical Director) and he was licensed as a "Doctor of Traditional Chinese Medicine" from the Beijing Bureau of Medical Science and Technology in Beijing, China.

1999
In 1999, Professor Johnson was interviewed in Health and Fitness Magazine on "The Healing Power of Medical Qigong."

In 1999, Professor Johnson lectured on "Correcting Qi Deviations with Medical Qigong Therapy" at the National Qigong Gathering held in Baltimore, Maryland.

In the Spring of 1999, Professor Johnson accepted the position of Dean of Medical Qigong Science from the Five Branches Institute, College and Clinic of Traditional Chinese Medicine, in Santa Cruz, California. Professor Johnson developed two programs: a 200 hour Medical Qigong Practitioner (M.Q.P.) program and a 500 hour Medical Qigong Therapist (M.Q.T.) program. Both programs include specific instruction and training gathered from his textbook entitled: Chinese Medical Qigong Therapy, A Comprehensive Clinical Text. The courses also include the specialization of specific Medical Qigong Therapies such as Pediatrics, Geriatrics, Gynecology, Neurology, Psychology, Oncology, and Surgery.

2000
In 2000, Professor Johnson lectured on "Healing Qi Deviations" at the National Qigong Gathering held in Portland, Oregon; and the Fourth World Congress on Medical Qigong and Fourth American Qigong Association Conference, held in San Francisco, California.

In 2000, Professor Johnson was interviewed in a film documentary featured by the Seoul Broadcasting System (SBS) of Korea, on "The Effects of Medical Qigong and the Treatment of Patients."

In the Spring of 2000, Professor Johnson implemented within the Five Branches Institute the first Medical Qigong Clinic at a T.C.M. College in North America, facilitating the combined use of acupuncture, herbs, and Medical Qigong therapies to the general public.

2001
In May 2001, Professor Johnson presented to the White House Commission on Complementary and Alternative Medicine Policy (W.H.C.C.A.M.P.) the governmental standards established by The Peoples Republic of China. These strict standards have currently been implemented into several T.C.M. colleges in the U.S. through his own International Institute of Medical Qigong (I.I.M.Q.) organization. These standards were presented to the W.H.C.C.A.M.P. to be incorporated in the future, integrating Complementary and Alternative Medical (CAM) policies for health care for the United States.

In August 2001, Professor Johnson joined with colleagues to establish the Educational Competency of Medical Qigong Therapy for the California State Acupuncture Board. At that meeting the Educational Competency and Outcomes Task-force of the California State Acupuncture Board was formed.

In September 2001, Professor Johnson was approved as a Continuing Education Provider for the Board of Behavioral Sciences (PCE 2272), authorized to issue C.E.U.s for Marriage Family Therapist (M.F.T.) and License Clinical Social Workers (L.C.S.W.).

Also in September 2001, Professor Johnson began teaching a two year 250-hour intensive study course on Chinese Medical Qigong Therapy and Chinese Clinical Oncology. The focus of this course entailed several Medical Qigong therapeutic modalities for the treatment of various types of cancer, as well as primary Medical Qigong prescription exercises and meditations used in China for the treatment of cancer and the side effects of radiation and chemotherapy. This course was offered through the International Institute of Medical Qigong of Pacific Grove, California.

In October 2001, Professor Johnson lectured on "The Healing practice of Medical Qigong" at the California State Oriental Medicine Association's International Expo and Convention, held in San Francisco, California.

In November 2001, Professor Johnson was approved as a Continuing Education Provider for the California State Acupuncture Board (CEP 369), authorized to issue C.E.U.s for Licensed Acupuncturist (L.Ac.).

2002
In February 2002, Professor Johnson was included in the "Who's Who in the 21st Century" for his "Outstanding Contribution in the Field of Chinese Medicine - Medical Qigong Therapy," through the International Biographical Center in Cambridge, England.

In May 2002, Professor Johnson was approved as a A.O.B.T.A. Certified Instructor in Medical Qigong by the American Organization for Bodywork Therapies of Asia, allowing graduate students from the I.I.M.Q. and several T.C.M. colleges to qualify in taking the 500 hour National Certification Examination developed for graduate students of Medical Qigong Therapy, by the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM).

In 2002, Professor Johnson lectured on "Treating Cancer with Chinese Medical Qigong Therapy," at the Academy of oriental Medicine at Austin, in Austin Texas.

In 2002, Professor Johnson lectured on "Chinese Medical Qigong Therapy and the Treatment of Cancer," at the International Healing Center, in Carracas, Venezuela.

In 2002, Professor Johnson lectured on "Medical Qigong Therapy and the Treatment of Breast Cancer," at the California State Oriental Medicine Association's International Expo and Convention, held in San Francisco, California.

2003
In January 2003, Professor Johnson began reviewing case reports and providing editorial reports on research articles on Medical Qigong for the Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine.

In March 2003, Professor Johnson was nominated as the "2003 International Health Professional of the Year." He was also honored for his outstanding achievements and leadership in the International Medical Community, by the International Biographical Center, Cambridge, England.

In April 2003, Professor Johnson met with the Accreditation Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (ACAOM) to secure Educational Competency of Medical Qigong Therapy standards as taught at the Five Branches T.C.M. College for the California State Board of Education, as well as other T.C.M. Colleges throughout North America.

In May of 2003, Professor Johnson became the Academic Dean of Medical Qigong Science in two existing Acupuncture Colleges; accepted the additional position of Dean of Medical Qigong Science from The Academy For Five Element Acupuncture, Inc., in Hallandale, Florida. At the Florida acupuncture college, Professor Johnson developed two Medical Qigong programs: a 200 hour Medical Qigong Practitioner (M.Q.P.) and a 500 hour Medical Qigong Therapist (M.Q.T.) program.

In 2003, Professor Johnson lectured on "The Effective Treatment of Migraine Headaches using Medical Qigong Therapy," at the Asian Organization for Bodywork Therapist of America (AOBTA) National Convention, Boston, Massachusetts.

In 2003, Professor Johnson was interviewed by the Nirvana Magazine in Paris, France, and lectured on "The Treatment of Emotional Disorders with Chinese Medical Qigong Therapy."

He was also honored for his outstanding contributions to the American way of life and his leadership role in implementing Traditional Chinese Medicine with Allopathic (Western) Medicine, nominated in the 2003 American Biography Profile, by the American Biographical Institute, Raleigh, North Carolina, USA.

2004
In February of 2004, Professor Johnson implemented within the Academy For Five Element Acupuncture, Inc., in Hallandale, Florida, an active Medical Qigong Clinic. This is the second T.C.M. College in North America to facilitate the combined use of acupuncture, herbs, and Medical Qigong therapies to the general public.

In February of 2004, Professor Johnson began teaching a six month 186-hour intensive study course on Chinese Medical Qigong Therapy and Chinese Clinical Oncology. The focus of this course entailed several Medical Qigong therapeutic modalities for the treatment of various types of cancer, as well as primary Medical Qigong prescription exercises and meditations used in China for the treatment of cancer and the side effects of radiation and chemotherapy. This course was made possible to the public by a grant from the Fant Foundation, and offered through the International Institute of Medical Qigong, sponsored by the Institute for Regenerative Medicine in Houston, Texas.

In August of 2004, Professor Johnson implemented within the Belgium College of Traditional Chinese Medicine an active 200 hour Medical Qigong Practitioner program.

2005
In January of 2005, Professor Johnson was invited to serve on the External Advisory Committee for the Department of Palliative Care & Rehabilitation Medicine at the M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, in Houston, Texas. His responsibility included advising the specific research using Medical Qigong Therapy for the treatment of various types of cancer.

Also in January of 2005, another 200 hour Medical Qigong Practitioner (M.Q.P.) certification program and ongoing Medical Qigong Clinic was started at the Acupuncture and Integrative Medicine College, in Berkeley, California.

Founded in 1985 and currently having branches in 10 countries and 23 states, the International Institute of Medical Qigong is known for maintaining the highest standards in Medical Qigong instruction and therapy. Because of the consistent high standards, in March of 2005 the Chinese Ministry of Health honored Dr. Johnson and the International Institute of Medical Qigong as exceeding the Chinese academic and clinical standards for clinical instruction and practice.

In July 2005, Professor Johnson’s Biography was included in the “Great Minds of the 21st Century,” by the American Biographical Institute, Raleigh, North Carolina.

2006
In February 2006, the International Institute of Medical Qigong was appointed the Overseas College of Medical Qigong for the Henan University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, and will represent the University in all matters of Medical Qigong in the United States. As the Overseas Director, Professor Johnson has been granted an official stamp from the University, which acknowledges his student’s skill level and certifies their exceptional academic and clinical training. Additionally, as a sister school, IIMQ has been exclusively authorized to conduct Medical Qigong Clinical Residency programs at the HUTCM and its three national hospitals.

In May of 2006, Professor Johnson was invited by the President of the Acupuncture Commission to teach the Medical Qigong Practitioner (MQP) program in Montréal, Canada. These courses were taught to 65 acupuncturists, under the supervision of the Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières. This was the first time that the Canadian government sponsored a Medical Qigong course.

In June of 2006, Professor Johnson attended the 4th General Assembly and 5th World Conference on Medical Qigong and was nominated and elected Vice-President (U.S.A.) of the World Academic Society of Medical Qigong (WASOMQ), in Beijing China. He also chaired the academic presentations and was later assigned to a special committee along with WASOMQ President Feng Lida to establish academic and clinical standards of Medical Qigong training. During the conference, Professor Johnson lectured on the "Medical Qigong Approach to Cancer Prescriptions."

Martial Arts Background

Professor Johnson is also internationally renowned as a Shifu (Master Instructor) of several Chinese Martial Arts Systems, having studied the martial arts for over 43 years.

History
Professor Johnson began his initial training in martial arts at a very young age, inspired by his father's boxing skill and training. He continued learning combative skills in western boxing and wrestling and in 1965 began formal training under Sense John Brown at a Kodokan Judo club in Jacksonville, Florida. Throughout the years he continued his studies in western boxing, grappling, wrestling, and several styles of Karate.

While teaching Okinawan Goju Ryu Karate for the Philippine-American Karate Association (P.A.K.A.) in 1974, he was introduced to the Chinese Martial Arts system of Northern Praying Mantis, and immediately began studying Tang Lang Shaolin under the stern private tutelage of Shifu (Master Instructor) John Staples. While studying Northern Praying Mantis, he became intrigued with the fighting techniques used in the Northern Shaolin system of Mizongquan, and for the next several years focused his attention on training in Mizong combat. He completed his training in 1978, earning the Shaolin name "Shao Ying" ("Little Eagle") and becoming a certified Shifu through the Mi Tsung-I Northern Shaolin Federation of Taiwan, and the Ching Wu Kung Fu Association in Hong Kong. In 1978 he also began teaching Shaolin fighting to an elite special forces unit at the Fort Ord Military Base, in Seaside, California. There, along with two Hung Gar Shaolin Masters, he formed the Fort Ord Shaolin Federation.

During the mid 1970's he began training in Yang Style Taijiquan. After several years of training, he become a certified Shifu in Yang Style Taijiquan through the Tai Chi Chuan Federation of Taiwan.

From 1978 to 1980 Professor Johnson began training in Baguazhang and Xingyiquan from Shifu Michael Alan Brown, becoming certified as an instructor in Baguazhang through the Ching Yi Kung Fu Association. Throughout the years, Professor Johnson continued training in several Northern and Southern Shaolin and Wudang styles of combat.

Shaolin
In Shaolin, he has studied Northern and Southern Praying Mantis, Hung Gar, Wing Chung, and Mizongquan Shaolin styles of fighting, weapons, and Martial Qigong, Shengong, and Neigong training. He is a certified Master Instructor in Mizongquan Shaolin, teaching through the authority of the Mi Tsung-I Northern Shaolin Federation of Taiwan, and the Ching Wu Kung Fu Association in Hong Kong.

Baguazhang
In Baguazhang, he has studied several schools of fighting, including the Yin Fu, Cheng Ting-Hua, Liu De Kuan, Fu Zhen-Song, and the Chang Zhao-Dong Styles of combat, weapons, and Martial Qigong, Shengong, and Neigong training. He is a certified Shifu in Chang Zhao-Dung Baguazhang, teaching through the authority of the Ching Yi Baguazhang Association, the Hsiao Mien Hu Martial Arts Association, and The Canadian Martial Arts Society.

He was elected to the International Baguazhang Research and Teachers Exchange Council, and served as a judging official and member of the Executive Committee of the U.S. Chinese Kuo Shu Federation. He became a coaching official, national certifier, and council board member of the Amateur Athletic Union (A.A.U.) affiliated with the U.S. Olympics.

Professor Johnson also participated on the Board of Advisors for the United States of America Wushu-Kung Fu Federation, and is a member of the International Congress of Oriental Medicine and Martial Arts. He is also a standing member of the North American Chinese Martial Arts Federation.

Taijiquan
In Taijiquan, Professor Johnson has studied several schools of fighting, including the Yang Pan-Hou, Yang Chien-Hou, and Chen Fa Ke styles of combat, weapons, and Martial Qigong, Shengong, and Neigong training.

In 1993, Professor Johnson traveled to China and continued extensive training in the Yin Fu style of Baguazhang. At that time period he additionally began training in the Chen Fa Ke style of Chen Taijiquan. He eventually became accepted as a "Tudi," earning the linage name "Yuan Long" ("Dragon in the Clouds") and accepting the position of 20th generation disciple of Chan Family Taijiquan from the Beijing Martial Arts Association, as well as the Beijing Chen Style Taijiquan Association of China.

He is currently certified as a Master Instructor from Feng Zhi Qiang's "Hun Yuan" Chen Style Taijiquan.