Disclaimer

Oregon Medical Qigong, directed by Eric Shaffer, DMQ (China), is an independent, authorized provider of Chinese Medical Qigong treatment and instruction in the knowledge of the International Institute of Medical Qigong.

The views on this site are those of Eric Shaffer, DMQ (China) expressed independently of the official IIMQ web site at www.medicalqigong.org.

Bernard Shannon, DMQ (China) the Executive Director of the IIMQ deserves immense credit and appreciation for the structure of this site, which was received from him, and for his ongoing loyalty to the high standards of the IIMQ.

In practicing complementary and alternative medicine, Eric Shaffer, DMQ (China) - [Doctoral Degree from the Chinese Government called "Doctor of Medical Qigong", or "DMQ (China)"] seeks to support the care of your existing physician, therapist, or acupuncturist. Like any other system of health care, medical qigong is not a panacea but a highly effective health care practice. The exercises, meditations, practices, techniques, and prescriptions described herein are currently practiced within Chinese government hospitals, medical universities, and clinics within The Peoples Republic of China.

The medical qigong methods offered in the "care of Chinese Medical Syndromes" can be very expedient and powerful. In some cases they may be too mentally and physically demanding for some individuals. Readers and prospective clients should therefore use their own discretion and consult a qualified doctor of Medical Qigong therapy, an acupuncturist, medical doctor, psychiatrist, or mental health professional before engaging in these exercises and meditations. 

Eric Shaffer, DMQ (China) and other approved practitioners and faculty members of the International Institute of Medical Qigong (IIMQ) treat "syndromes as identified within Chinese Medical Theory". We do not claim to "treat illnesses" as identified in the Western tradition of allopathic medicine.

We are neither liable for, nor responsible to any person or entity with respect to any loss or damage caused, or alleged to be caused, directly or indirectly by reading or following instructions for any syndrome within Chinese Medicine, or interpreting information provided in this text.

The treatments mentioned in this web site are meant to be given by a medical qigong practitioner currently qualified by the IIMQ. The treatment of specific organs, channels, channel points, and prescriptions must always be selected based on the thorough understanding of the origin of the patient¹s disease.

If an ailment is severe, or if symptoms persist, please consult a medical professional immediately.