Program Description

The Health & Wellness program is a clearly structured course of study within the I Liq Chuan system of training.  The learning process is based on recognizing and realizing the nature of the state of health.  The program emphasizes the study of Anatomy and Physiology by way of awareness, self-discovery and conscious development of the mind and body.

The curriculum is based on I Liq Chuan's basic foundational principles and is designed to help students achieve practical knowledge and skill in I Liq Chuan based therapeutic applications, which promote health, injury prevention, healing, and personal growth. 

The coursework is categorized and ranked by level of difficulty and material covered, with each course representing a specific category of training and a fixed amount of hours. The program leads to Instructor Certification and accreditation to teach under the designation of I Liq Chuan Health Educator, corresponding to skill level and combined hours of training attained.

Program Outline

Scientific Foundations:

Vector physics, mechanical processes, muscular and fascial anatomy, kinesiology, neurology, myology, physiology of change, neuroplasticity, fascial plasticity, body mechanics, six energetic zones, kinetic chains, mirror neurons, dermatomes, myotomes.

Healing Yourself:

Qi Gong set, 15 foundational movement awareness exercises, standing meditation postures, tendon lengthening exercises, flexibility and strength conditioning.



Healing Others:

Special series of bodywork sessions based on 13 points and 15 foundational movement awareness exercises.  Each session can accent the awareness of the relationship of one of the 13 points with the primary qualities of the 15 basic exercises.



Program Certification Coursework:

Coursework is academic and practice based. Academic material covers I Liq Chuan philosophy, concepts and principles in addition to current theories, scientific foundations, as well as modern, traditional and alternative research in the field of medicine.

Practical work and therapeutic applications are based on the adaptation of classical I Liq Chuan training for self-healing, bodywork, injury-prevention and self-development. Areas of focus will include, physical conditioning, mindfulness meditation, individual and partner unification (mental and physical), the 6 physical points, 3 mental factors, suchness, 5 qualities of movement, 4 processes to unify at point of contact, 3 engagements, 13 points, 15 basic exercises, as well as partner training.


ILC Health Educator


ILC Movement Analysis


ILC Therapeutic Collaborations


ILC Partner Training for Movement Enhancement

Program Director: Dmitry Grinberg

Dmitry Grinberg will be organizing, coordinating and promoting program development, as well as collaborating with the advisory committees.

Program Advisory Board

Physical Therapy: Ben Fisher, Kaiwe Goo, Liz Weiss

The Sciences: Dr. Wai Tang, Dr. Richard McGovern

Somatic Therapy: Bernard Langan

Traditional Chinese Medicine: Nick Nanos

Senior Program Advisor: Master Alexander Skalozub