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Flowing Qi is Happy Qi!
When Qi is circulating easily throughout the body, all is well. We feel physically invigorated, emotionally happy and responsive, spiritually satisfied. The focus of all of the theory and techniques of...
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Sensing Qi
We have a sense beyond our five obvious senses. We can cultivate this “sixth sense” by slowing down the conclusions we draw from our five senses. Practice not believing what you see, hear, smell, taste...
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Zip Up Your Qi Jacket
Qi Jacket shown in gray We have a protective layer of Qi that repels nasty influences like wind, cold, damp, and microbes. This is called our Defensive Qi, or Wei Qi. You can tell how vital this...
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Harmonize Qi
Qi is energy. Our bodies, thoughts, and emotions are manifestations of energy. From this point of view we can see that treating anything other than the Qi is treating symptoms rather than the root...
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Perseverance
I said this to myself over and over while I was in school learning Chinese Medicine, “persevere, keep trying, study some more, figure it out!” My original interpretation of persevering was to yell at...
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Form and Formless
Ancient philosophy offers us the notion of the form and the formless. Einstein gave us E=MC2, Energy equals Matter times the speed of light squared – that is about as clear as saying that form arises...
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Harmonizing Qi
Photo by Kevin Gorden Harmonizing Qi is a practice that brings communication to all parts of Body, Mind, and Spirit. I have places within me that are so tight, stubborn, and stuck that they cause me...
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New Perspectives
Meridian Massage offers new perspectives on skills you already have. Shifting your awareness from muscles, tendons, bones and skin to Qi brings benefits to you and your client. You will find yourself...
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What is Qi?
Qi (“chee”) is not a western term. It comes from a culture vastly different than European based cultures. Although cultures differ, people everywhere in the world wonder about the same things: Why are...
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What is Qi Gong?
Illustration from an ancient Qi Gong manual Qi (“chee”) is our Life Force, or energy. Gong means “skill”. Qi Gong is a practice of developing sensitivity to Qi and building an ability to manage or use...
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Aroma Qi Therapy and Interview withTerese M. Miller, DOM, CA
Aroma Qi Therapy is a modern blending of ancient Taoist philosophy and plant medicine. Terese Miller, Doctor of Oriental Medicine Aroma Qi Therapy was created by Terese Miller, Doctor of Oriental...
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What is a Meridian?
A meridian is where Qi flows. This simple sentence speaks volumes! Qi (pronounced “chee”) is a Chinese word that is translated as “energy” or “breath”. All life depends on Qi and all life arises from...
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What is the difference between Chinese Medicine and Western Medicine?
Qi. Qi (“chee”) is the basis of Chinese Medicine. Western medicine has no equivalent notion of Qi. Qi is the difference between Chinese Medicine and Western Medicine. As energy, Qi is unseen and...
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Free Your Qi – a FREE Webinar
It’s time to let your Qi move! Spring is here so it’s time to grow, expand, start something new, burst out of the stillness of winter. Join me for practical ways to support your Qi this spring (it will...
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Move Your Qi!
Flowing Qi is happy Qi! Qi changes with the seasons. In the winter, even though there is much stillness Qi still flows. Winter Qi moves quietly and is located more deeply toward our interior. This is...
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Thoughts on dose
How much is too much, not enough, just right? Dose applies to hands-on healing as much as it applies to pharmaceutical drugs and herbal formulas. When working with meridians and points, you are working...
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Moving at the speed of breath
Lately I’m lost in fast moving thoughts, agitated by endless “to do lists”, rushing through traffic to get to a yoga class. Catching up with myself this morning, bringing my attention to my breath, a...
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Less effort and better results with meridian massage
Hands-on healing is hard work! At least that was my mind set when I began my career in Massage Therapy. I used trigger point therapy, deep tissue therapy, connective tissue therapy, Shiatsu, and active...
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How to know if you are on a acupoint.
Acupoints are placed on a meridian where the Qi (“chee”) can be contacted. This a relatively simple sentence, yet a difficult notion to comprehend and take action on. First, we must understand what Qi...
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Where is Qi?
You may have heard about the recent discovery of lymphatic vessels in the brain. This discovery is rocking the science world, “we’ll have to re-write the text books!” (1) What stands out to me is the...
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