Qi Gong has been recognized by the U.S. National Institutes of Health, Veterans Administration, and major medical providers for its benefits
We presented on multiple topics at the Harvard Medical School conference on "The Science of Tai Chi and Qi Gong", (May 2026). Our lecture "Introduction to Medical Qi Gong" was featured by the National Qi Gong Association (August 2026)
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We are among < 1,000 certified Doctors of Chinese Energetic Medicine in the United States
Rooted in Integrity and Public Service
We believe everyone deserves access to this practice, so have committed enormous resources to give back to the community:
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From our earliest beginnings we have brought Qi Gong to underserved communities, including over 80 pro bono workshops held to date at homeless shelters, VA hospitals, women's cancer resource centers, and assisted living facilities.
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100% of net proceeds of our class fees (>$45,000 to date) have been donated to homeless shelters in CA and CO, see, e.g., www.apcollaborative.org
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Our pro bono treatments have included the 12-year old boy pictured here, whose paraplegia was healed in one Medical Qi Gong session in 2024, following 14 months of unproductive attempts at two major California medical institutions. We presented this case (and 14 others, including for fibroid cyst and menopause-related diseases) at the May 2026 Harvard Medical School conference.
We specialize in Medical Qi Gong,
the student learns techniques to alleviate illness, while the practitioner provides tailored energy treatments to speed that process.
Qi Gong is often taught as gentle exercises where the student uses breathing, visualization and sound to open their own body's energy channels or "meridians", and enhance their overall wellbeing.
Medical Qi Gong goes beyond that, with the Practitioner applying detailed, organ-specific, disease-specific protocols developed over centuries in China to treat not just themselves, but their patients. The Qi Gong Practitioner is able to sense the patient's energy patterns, then add healthy life force energy ("chi'), and remove toxic and stagnant energy, to produce a healthier equilibrium.
Our students/clients can therefore receive a powerful synergy of both Training to work on themselves, plus Treatments from our Qi Gong Practitioners to alleviate illness and emotional trauma.
The U.S. Veterans Administration has authorized qualified Qi Gong Practitioners --with even less experience than Qi Gong Doctorates--to treat millions of veterans around the country.
2 Minute Overview of Medical Qi Gong, by CAQG Founder Dr. Leonard Shen speaking at Harvard Medical School Conference on “The Science of Tai Chi and Qi Gong” (May 2026).
Support for Healing, Stress Relief, and Personal Growth
HEAL
For those seeking support for physical, emotional, and energetic welbeing
RESTORE
For those feeling stressed, depleted, or disconnected and seeking greater calm and vitality
GROW
For those interested in deeper self-awareness, spiritual practice, and personal growth
Ways to Practice with California Qi Gong
PERSONALIZED MEDICAL QIGONG TREATMENTS
Custom Medical Qi Gong treatments, done remotely or in person, to clear stagnant and toxic energy from the body, infuse positive Life Force Energy (“chi”), and alleviate physical and emotional illness
RETREATS AND WORKSHOPS
Periodic multi-day retreats in the San Francisco Bay Area to better feel the Chi flow, and commune with students and world class Doctors of Chinese Energetic Medicine and mystics.
Live 1 hour Zoom classes 3x a week (Tuesdays 9 am, Thursdays 5 pm, Saturdays 830 am (All Pacific Time), and monthly Meditation course (2nd Wednesday 10 am PT) including a 14-week Beginners' Course.
Two membership tiers, Redwood and Sequoia, at $30 or $50 per month.
LIBRARY OF RECORDINGS
Our $30 or $50/month membership tiers include access to both live classes and hundreds of hours of prior classes and slides. The $50/month tier also includes discounts on External qi gong treatments and free quarterly 1-1 consultations.
Expert Teachers and practitioners
We selected high integrity, deeply caring practitioners with decades of formal training, clinical practice, and teaching experience in Medical Qi Gong, Chinese Energetic Medicine, osteopathic medicine, spiritual practice, and related healing traditions. All of us trained directly under Dr. Jerry Alan Johnson, widely regarded as the "father of Medical Qi Gong in the West."
Note: we are not M.D.s but Doctors of Chinese Energetic Medicine or Osteopathic Doctors (M.D. plus additional formal training). We also refer patients to licensed physicians and psychiatrists as appropriate, and encourage patients to avail themselves of both Western and Eastern medicine for their complementary benefits.
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Student and Client Experiences
Brett B.
"These teachings have given me a new meaning in life and are helping me to appreciate my path. I’m not stuck in the matrix - I am on an unbelievable journey back to myself. it’s wild, I absolutely love the book of gates and how it’s unfolding in my life."
Dr. Sandy Lee, Akhila Health
"I have worked with Len since 2022 and had the pleasure of scheduling and supporting over 80 workshops with him and our partners. Len has led in-person and virtual Qi Gong sessions, providing a safe space for women to explore how they can manage their stress with Qi Gong. Our feedback surveys have consistently shown how well received his classes are, and clients are continuously looking forward to his next session."
Nancy Chang, Women’s Cancer Resource Center
"Len taught 35 pro bono online classes to our women cancer patients. We are wholeheartedly grateful for his contribution to WCRC and the lives of our clients. I have received many emails about how the participants valued and loved his series, and hope he can continue them well into the future."
Going even Deeper: Masters of Energetic Medicine (M.E.M.)
Upcoming 3.5 Year Masters Certification for Energetic Medicine (M.E.M.)
Starting January 2027--Space Limited--Join the Waitlist Now!
For students interested in going even deeper--beyond our weekly classes-- into learning advanced techniques for healing themselves and others, enrollment will begin on September 21, 2026 for a 3 1/2 year training program to certify Masters of Energetic Medicine.
This program of over 600 hours of online and in person clinical training will more than meet the formal Medical Qi Gong training hours currently required by the U.S. Veterans Administration (200 hours) to treat its patients. Check the VA website for its latest requirements.
Prior Qi Gong experience is helpful but not required to enroll in the M.E.M. program; passion and commitment to help others is.
Continuing Education Credits may also be available for your profession.
Grounded in time-honored healing traditions and sacred lineages, the curriculum weaves together rigorous academic study with direct clinical practice. Students engage in a structured, multi-year progression that builds foundational knowledge, refines practitioner skill, and deepens personal and spiritual development—preparing graduates to hold space for healing with integrity, depth, and discernment.
Students will gather in person twice yearly for immersive 4-day training intensives, complemented by weekly two-hour live sessions held via Zoom throughout the year, plus other ways to engage with fellow students and faculty. This structure ensures sustained engagement and community connection while accommodating students’ ongoing personal and professional commitments.
This program is intended for those called to a serious and sustained commitment to their own transformation, in service of becoming skilled, grounded Practitioners capable of guiding others through their own healing journeys.
Ready to Begin Your Practice
Whether you are seeking alleviation of illness, stress management skills, or a deeper mind-body connection, California Qi Gong Masters and Practitioners will provide individualized care and a supportive community
Have a question? Email Leonard.h.shen@gmail.com and we'll get back to you.