Leonard Shen, DCEM, CMP, JD
San Jose, CA
As a Doctor of Chinese Energetic Medicine (CEM), ordained Mystical Priest, Reiki Level 1 and 2 therapist, CEM Therapist, and a Buddhist Lama in training (ordination expected March 2025), I have practiced and taught some of the most sophisticated medical Qi Gong techniques available. While I began my training over 40 years ago, in the last several years I have dedicated my life to bringing the extraordinary benefits of Qi Gong to my students and patients.
My story
California Qi Gong springs from a centuries-old tradition of Integrity and Public Service in my family, and is a continuation of my career dedicated to helping society: first as a Harvard-trained environmental lawyer, then as a Fortune 500 chief compliance and ethics officer and board member for the largest non-profit homeless organization in Silicon Valley.
The "Two Trees" Chinese character in our logo means Lin or "Forest" in Mandarin Chinese. The original Lin ancestor was born around 1120 B.C., when his mother was holding onto two trees in a forest. She had fled there after her husband Bi Gan was executed by the corrupt Emperor Zhou for protesting the emperor's immoral ways.
Emperor Zhou was soon overthrown, and the new emperor appointed Bi Gan's son a duke, to honor the courage of his parents. And so the Lin family was born.
As a Lin family member, I seek to maintain this ancient tradition of Integrity and Public Service in all I do. Thus, 100% of class fees go to charity (House of Hope, a shelter for homeless families near Denver, www.thefamilytree.org.) I also provide free workshops to residents and staff at 4 homeless shelters in California and Colorado, and teach women cancer patients, U.S. Veterans, and elderly patients at an assisted living center.
I teach both In-Person classes every Friday at Almaden Yoga in San Jose, www.almadenyoga.com, and Online classes Saturdays through Patreon (click on link to sign up). I am passionate about ensuring my students and patients receive personalized attention and support, and encourage 1-1 engagement to ensure their wellbeing goals are fully satisfied.
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Bonnie Wolf, Community Development Consultant and Project Director Alameda CA Wellness Campus
"Len is an exquisite, kind, clear, generous and rare teacher of Qi Gong. He teaches the deeper spiritual and healing meaning of Qi Gong rooted in the lineage he studies. He imparts information about the practices with great enthusiasm, compassion and clarity. I feel so fortunate to learn and practice with him!"
Jacqueline Chan, D.O., MIM- Physician, Healer, Author, Teacher
“I have had hundreds of teachers and put my teachers under a high bar when it comes to whether I consider them "good" or not. Leonard is a fantastic qigong teacher. If you decide to take his classes be prepared to have a radical upgrade in your life.”
Corey Robertson, Elemental Alkhemy
"I have been extremely grateful to learn from Len. His deep knowledge and patient teaching style have been instrumental in helping me develop a consistent qi gong practice that has transformed my daily life. Len’s guidance has brought clarity and balance, and I highly recommend his classes to anyone seeking to deepen their qi gong journey.”
Services
I offer both in-person and remote classes through Patreon ($30-50/month)
1-1 consultations at $150/hour
Qi Gong Treatments at $150/hour
Online Qi Gong Classes
In-Person Qi Gong Classes
Retreats & Workshops
For 1-1 consultations email