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​Beleidsplan Stichting Qigong Therapy
2021-2022
 
Stichting Qigong Therapy is registred under KvK nr. 84084944 at Dianalaan 23, 1183 CX Amstelveen.
RSIN number: 863090746
The members of the board are:
  • Jill Brown, chairman
  • Roger Stanton, treasurer
  • Wing Yin Calor-Man, secretary 
 
Mission
We are a group of therapists who would like to improve the lives of children with Autism and sensory impairment in developing countries or countries with minimal means. We will do this by teaching the Qigong Therapy method to therapists and parents.  Families can use this method as self-care for their children with special needs; it will help to reduce the symptoms of Autism.
 
Qigong Therapy
The Qigong therapy education we provide is a proven, touch-based autism treatment for children.  Parents perform the massage technique for 15 minutes each day for up to two years to normalise sensory issues and reduce or eliminate symptoms of Autism. 

This gentle, well-researched, easy-to-learn, and cost-effective massage treatment has outstanding effects on the nervous system. By reducing sensory problems, this therapy will also reduce the severity of the disability.
Qigong therapy helps children become calmer, which also has a direct impact on easing parenting stress. Results are apparent after as few as 30 days of treatment.

Qigong therapy normalises the sensory system. Various pressure techniques are applied to the head and body to either increase or decrease the excitability of nerves depending on the child's individual needs.  When the nervous system is normalised, stress decreases; this positively impacts the body's other systems. 
 
Qigong therapy helps to:
  • Reduce stress
  • Relax muscles
  • Aid digestion
  • Deepen sleep
  • Normalise the sensory system
  • Improve self-regulation
 
Activity plan
Training and Education
Our team of therapists will conduct training sessions to educate caregivers in Qigong therapeutic techniques. These techniques offer cost-effective therapy options for children in countries or regions with limited resources for Autism treatment.
Upon completing their education, our graduates will be instructors, providing guidance and education to families and care providers of autistic children in applying Qigong techniques.
​We collaborate closely with the Practice of Real'n'Creed Sensory Centre, which is in the process of establishing its medical facility.

Phase 1
  1. Our therapists will provide training in the Qigong Sensory method aimed at alleviating symptoms associated with autism. Additionally, this training will encompass a broader spectrum of childhood ailments and conditions.
  2. The training sessions will take place in Ghana and follow an intensive curriculum spanning several weeks.

Phase 2
  • The Qigong Therapy Foundation will offer online support to its counterparts in Ghana while remaining prepared to provide in-person training and assistance as needed. The specifics regarding the frequency and duration of alerts to Ghana will be decided at later date.
 
Currently, we focus on phase 1: The training in Ghana.
 
The expectation of results:
 In 2025, a group of therapists in Ghana will be trained in Qigong Therapy (Theory & Practice).
 
Our team's long-term plan entails providing six months of continuous online support to the Ghanaian therapists, with the option of a return visit should it be necessary. We have specific expectations for the results achieved during this period.
 
Research on the efficiency of the method:
Extensive research has been conducted in this field, and you can find more information at the following link: https://qsti-nl.weebly.com/research.html

Our team comprises highly experienced therapists specializing in Qigong and Tuina therapy instruction. We have witnessed significant improvements in the well-being of the families we have assisted.

Budgetplan Phase 1
Our project benefits from an existing repository of teaching materials, and any necessary additions will be created in-house. It is important to note that all the members involved are volunteers and will not receive any compensation for their contributions.
While the exact total costs are yet to be determined, the budget should encompass expenses related to materials, flight and travel, accommodation, and food for the participating therapists.

​Donations and funds
We will raise the necessary funds by contacting foundations and service clubs.
No remuneration will be disbursed to anyone involved except for covering the travel and accommodation expenses in Ghana.
Our foundation is committed to operating on a non-profit basis.

Evaluation
​During Phase 1, we will assess the effectiveness of this policy plan.