Sean Laflamme Ac.

Sean Laflamme began his formal studies of Traditional Chinese Medicine in 1994 and his clinical experience in 1996 under the supervision of Sie Sheng Chang, his main internship director. Sean now has over a decade of clinical experience in treating a large variety of disease.

Sean Laflamme:

• is a member of the Quebec Order of Acupuncturists: A-031-97 (l'Ordre des acupuncteurs du Québec);
• is a member of the Quebec Association of Acupuncturists (l’Association des Acupuncteurs du Quebec);
• has a college degree in acupuncture from Collège Rosemont, Montréal QC;
• collaborates with M.D’s, Osteopaths, Psychotherapists, Massage therapists and qigong practitioners;
• practices in both English and French.

As an acupuncturist working in a multidisciplinary clinic, Sean has gained extensive experience in treating individuals suffering from stress related issues, notably fatigue, depression, insomnia, anxiety and more. His experience and collaborations in the world of martial arts have also allowed him to gain first hand experience in the treatment of a wide variety of injury and pain. 

Qì Gōng  (氣功) / Martial Arts (功夫)

Having always enjoyed sports and various fitness activities, Sean developed a keen interest when he came into contact with traditional Asian arts in 1991. At that date he began to integrate Asian health and fitness practices into his daily life.

• In 1994 Sean began studying Chinese Martial arts, notably gongfu（少林功夫), which included much body resistance training called nei gong (内功);
• After years of training in the external martial arts, Sean began shifting his focus toward the internal martial-arts, mainly Taiji（太级), since this Taoist art greatly encourages safe, harmonious movement that respects the natural flow of energy in the body. The Internal martial arts reflect many of the same principles used in Chinese Medicine.
• In 2005 Sean received teaching certification from Sam Slutsky in Lee Shiu Pak’s Yang Style Tai Chi Chuan system;
• Alongside all of Sean Laflamme's medical, taiji and gongfu training, he has studied and practiced qi gong principles and techniques to improve his abilities and understanding of the Chinese healing arts and Qi (energy).
• Since early 2006, Sean has dedicated his training to Qigong;

• In 2007, Sean completed an intensive Zhineng Qigong training in China. This trip complimented his previous Qigong experience, allowing him to see first hand established, reputable Zhineng Qigong centers. Practice was all held from morning to late evening, and the classes were made up of a wide variety of students of all ages and states of health. This Qigong intensive training was conducted at two well established schools that were headed by senior instructors of the original Zhineng Qigong Hospital in China. Sean went on this journey to deepen his understanding of qigong and improve his technique, but what he also returned with, was the desire to share his qigong knowledge and experience on a larger scale. Article: À la recherche du qiqong médical  (Article publié dans le le Point source, bulletin de l'Ordre des acupuncteurs, Octobre 2007 )

• Sean is presently working on completing his Masters of Medical Qigong with the IIMQ (International Institute of Medical Qigong) located in Palm Desert, California. The certification programs offered by the IIMQ are based upon the curriculum that has been established at the Medical Qigong College at the Hai Dian University and used clinically at the Xi Yuan Medical Qigong Hospital in Beijing, China. Sean studies with Dr. Bernard Shannon for this process, executive director of the IIMQ.

• 2010, Inner Radiance Qigong instructor certification (developped and taught by Dr. Bernard Shannon)