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Santa Barbara Body Therapy Institute Newsletter  April 18, 2013

Free Intros - Tonight!

(April 18th)

Medical Qigong Essentials

w/Matthew Jones 5:30-6:30pm

Touch for Health Protocols

w/ Fatah Evans, 6:30-7:30pm

Acupressure

w/ Nell Craig, 7:45-8:45pm

Access Energy

w/ Audrey Lynette, 8:45-10pm

 

 Call to register; drops ins are welcome. (805) 966-5802

 

 Greetings!

qigong Tonight we are offering a sampling of bodywork modalities that facilitate mind/body healing. If you are interested in learning how the mind can be utilized to heal the physical body and likewise how the balancing the body can have multiple benefits in transforming one's state of mind.
 
Tonight promises to offer some rich insights and experiences. Instructors and assistants will be giving demos on students and guests in attendance. We invite you to come and participate in a sampling of bodywork sessions and learn practices that you can apply to your body and mind. To learn more,  read from testimonials below and visit our website www.sbbti.com to see what is possible when giving and receiving Medical Qigong, Touch for Health, Acupressure or Access Energy. 

 

May peace and ease be with you in  body and mind. 

 

Katie Mickey

Director of the Santa Barbara Body Therapy Institute

  


April Specialty Clinics:
Call to book your appointment:  
(805) 966-5802 
  

Red Rose

Chinese Acupressure:  (Mon), Apr 25 (Tue) 

2:00 and 3:30pm, April 29 (Mon) 6 or 7:30pm

 

Trigger Point: May 3-24 (Fri) 2 & 3:30pm   

 

Swedish: Ongoing (Mon-Sat) 2 & 3:30pm (Tue, Thu) 6 & 7:30pm

 

 

Medical Qigong (Wed) Apr 24- May 15 6 or 7:30pm

 

 

 

 

Schedule of Courses:
  
Medical Qigong Essentials 21 hrs with Matthew Jones

Class: Apr 26 (Fri) 5:30-10pm, April 27,28 (Sat, Sun) 9am-6:15pm

click here to see video on home page with Matthew Jones (lower right section) 

   
  
Acupressure I 20 hrs with Nell Craig
Evening Class: May 7-Jun 4 (Tue) 5:30-9:30pm
Clinic: Jun 4 (Tue) 5:30-8:45pm
click here to read more:
 
Access Energy 20 hrs with Audrey Lynette
Class: April 24-May 22 (Wed) 5:30-9:30pm
Business Skills 20hrs with Katie Mickey, Dan Debroux and successful grads
Class: May 13- Jun 24
 
Touch for Health 20 hrs with Fatah Evans
Class: May 29-June 26 (wed) 5:30-9:30pm
Exploring the possibilities; Students share amazing stories about Medical Qigong!

True story! 
"People have had miraculous experiences with medical Qigong treatment, myself included. I would like to share a very recent personal experience I had with Matthew Jones. A couple of months ago I noticed a hard mass on my left breast. I dismissed it at first as something hormonal that would go away. But it didn't, in fact it seemed to be growing in size and in hardness. I decided I had better see my physician to get it checked out. Luckily for me my physician is an awesome lady and she set me up with all of the proper tests to be completed right away. I was emotional about the whole thing and felt a lot of fear around this issue bubbling up to the surface. The same night after I had seen my physician I spoke briefly with Matthew Jones and was fortunate enough to receive a session in the clinic at the Santa Barbara Body therapy Institute.
The level of qi flow coming from Matthews hands was very intense. I had some emotional release during the session and a lot more following. The area that he worked on swelled up and was very sore the next day. The mass had changed in shape and had reduced in size.  
I had another session with Matthew Jones the Monday before my appointment for all of the tests my doctor had scheduled. I thought the first session was intense but this one blew me away. I have never had that big of a shift with any treatment. It was incredible, I felt some major pressure on my chest, I looked and he wasn't even touching me. It felt like he pulled roots out of my body all the way down the inside of my right leg to my toe. I was shaking uncontrollably.
The blessing is that because I have had 220 hours of Medical Qigong training with Matthew, I was able to assist by being fully open to the treatment. The knowledge of the work from class enabled me to be fully present and let go. Without resistance, that blockage was cleared and it freed up incredible amounts of energy from deep inside of my core being. I am sure you can guess the outcome. The mass shifted again and two days later it was gone, and it is still gone. I went to have my tests and they verified that the tissue was normal.
What a blessing to have a such a gifted healer and teacher in our presence. Matthew Jones is a well spring of knowledge in so many areas. I have learned a lot in class and in his care. I am happy to be a part of the growth of Medical Qigong practice and look forward to the integration of eastern and western medicine in the future." 
-Nell Craig Instructor, Medical Qigong 200 hr graduate

"Medical Qigong leaves no stone unturned. It has a beautiful comprehensive way of explaining any energetic phenomenon in the physical, emotional and energetic bodies. One reason I really love it as a practice it draws on your intellect and intuitive capacities in a powerful way."
Nicky LaFleur,  Medical Qigong 200 hr graduate 

   

"I had been given a glaucoma diagnosis because I had three times the pressure of what is normal on my optic nerve. During medical qigong sessions, Matthew showed me how to normalize the pressure on my optic nerve through movement, Chinese herbs, and nutrition. I attribute my healing not only to the work but Matthew's talents and his gifts. I look at it as a miracle. Now I maintain my optical nerve balance completely with exercise."

-Tallison Pitcock, Medical Qigong 200 hr graduate 

 

What will students learn in Medical Qigong Essentials?  

This course introduces the student to Medical Qigong self-healing exercises for establishing exceptional well-being in the body, mind and spirit. Exercises will be taught that help the body correct physical and energetic imbalances, strengthen and regulate internal organs, the nervous system, and immune system. In addition, these exercises can also relieve pain, regulate hormones and aid in the release of deep seated emotions. The course will introduce students to the basic theories of energy tonification, purgation and regulation of the body's organs and energy channels, as well as strengthening the body's protective energy field (Wei Qi). 

SBBTI presents the Medical Qigong Practitioner Program.  

200 hours of study with Matthew Jones

Our 200 hour Medical Qigong Practitioner (MQP) program offers advanced training in energy work and Traditional Chinese Medicine. It is designed for the serious student interested in conducting a private practice in energy-based bodywork and self healing exercises. Graduates will be granted a certificate of completion in Medical Qigong.  

 

Instructor: Matthew Jones    
Matthew Jones offers a wealth of knowledge to his students. He is a highly gifted instructor as well as a fountain of Qi among practitioners.  

Matthew Jones is a graduate of SBBTI's 1,000 hour program and of the International Institute of Medical Qigong's Master's Program. He has served as an acupuncture and Herbal Pharmacist locally for Dr. Henry Han. His teaching experience includes Bryman College's 720-hour massage Therapy program and a variety of advanced modality courses. He currently conducts a private practice in Medical Qigong and Chinese Herbology.