CHC Program Philosophy

The Afro-Asian focus of the PVCC Complementary Health Care Program is based on the belief that health is not just the absence of disease, but is the complete state of physical, emotional, and social well-being, a definition put forth by the World Health Organization. We included the goal of spiritual well-being in our definition. Research is providing more and more evidence that the age old concept of life force is more than a theoretical construct, but is in fact a measurable phenomenon; and this phenomenon is directly related to the health status of living things - plant, animal, and human.

Throughout the history of Afro-Asiatic cultures, including but not limited to ancient Kush, Canaan, Nubia, Babylonia, Egypt, Mesopotamia, India, China, and Japan, a strong linkage has existed between religious practices, fighting arts and warfare, and the healing arts. This phenomenon of life force has be called by various names in these different cultures; Ankh in Egypt; Nkra in West Africa; Ase in Yorubaland, Nigeria, Ntu in southern parts of Africa; Prana and Kundalini in India; Qi (Chi) in China, and Ki in Japan. No doubt it is also referred to in the languages of indigenous cultures throughout the world; Aloha in Hawaiian, and Manna and Mitakiyasin in some Native American traditions.

Cornerstone Philosophy

This life force phenomenon stands at the center of the health
and healing beliefs and practices of the Afro-Asian world;
and represents essential knowledge for improving our quality
of life in the U.S.

Program Goal

To provide our students with the opportunity to understand, experience,
and utilize this powerful phenomenon to enhance their own health and quality of life,
and to serve the health care needs of others in the spirit of Wu-Te.

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