Therapeutic Qi Gong



The specific form known today as Therapeutic Qi Gong was developed in Shanghai in the early 1970s by Dr. Zhuang Yuanmin and a group of expert Chinese medical doctors at the Shanghai University of Sports Medicine. Their goal was to create a standardized, clinically applicable Qi Gong method that could be used in hospitals and rehabilitation settings to support healing and recovery .

This medical Qi Gong system was later brought to the West and further taught and refined by Dr. Aihan Kuhn, a Chinese medical doctor trained in both Western and Traditional Chinese Medicine. Having studied Qi Gong since the late 1970s and trained under masters such as Feng Zhiqiang, Dr. Kuhn integrates classical teachings with modern therapeutic applications, making the practice accessible to contemporary audiences.

At its core, Qi Gong works with Qi (vital life energy), which flows through pathways in the body known as meridians. When this energy flows freely, the body functions with ease, balance, and vitality. When it becomes blocked or depleted, discomfort and imbalance may arise. Through gentle movement, breathwork, self-massage, sound, and mindful awareness, Therapeutic Qi Gong helps restore this natural flow and supports the body’s innate ability to heal.

Therapeutic Qi Gong softly and systematically works through the whole body, restores balance, improves movement, and supports the body’s natural healing processes. It focuses on:

This integrated approach helps release tension, improve circulation, and open energy pathways throughout the body.


Today, Qi Gong is practiced worldwide and increasingly supported by modern research for its benefits in reducing stress, improving mobility, enhancing energy, and supporting overall wellbeing. Its slow, mindful nature makes it suitable for all ages and levels of ability, including beginners and those recovering from illness or physical strain.


In my teaching, I guide students through this therapeutic system in a calm, accessible way—helping you reconnect with your body, regulate your energy, and build a sustainable practice that supports long-term health and inner balance.