Drawing on ancient traditions and modern wisdom, Thomas exercises exceptional skills in healing, guiding, and teaching people individually or in a classroom setting.
- Holds a license to practice acupuncture in the state of California
- Earned a Masters Degree in Chinese Medicine from Five Branches University
- Holds Doctoral certificate in Medical Qigong (DMQ) from the
International Institute of Medical Qigong, the oversees college of Henan University of Traditional Chinese Medicine (China). - Received lineage into the Dragon Gate sect of Daoism at Qingchengshan (青城山)
in China, along with his Daoist name Li Zhong. - Received Mantra Initiation from Sri Mata Amritanandamayi (Amma), as well as his spiritual name Yogeshwar. Taught Qigong at MA Center, Amma’s main center in North America, located in San Ramon, CA.
- Is a faculty member at Five Branches University, a school of Traditional Chinese Medicine.
- Traveled to China in 2002, 2004, 2006, 2007, and 2008 to study with various Qigong, Taiji, and Daoist masters. Photos may be viewed in the gallery.
- Served as supervising practitioner for the Medical Qigong Internship Clinic, located at the San Jose branch of the International Institute of Medical Qigong.
- Served Amma on staff during some of Her tours worldwide and participated in Her humanitarian projects.
- Received massage certification from De Anza Community College, as well as a CA massage license, broadening his background in medicine and therapy.
Thomas Leichardt integrates ancient traditions and modern wisdom into a beautiful expression of service to his community in the form of classes & workshops, treatments, and private instruction.
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