Medicine that Truly Heals People
Medicine that truly heals people and changes lives
The Dr. Leon Hammer Legacy Foundation exists to preserve, promote and protect the art and science of the Shen-Hammer Tradition of Chinese Medicine. Through the life work and teachings of Dr. Leon Hammer, M.D., this tradition has developed into one of the world’s most comprehensive systems of diagnosis and healing strategies, and continues to evolve as we move further into the 21st century.
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The Shen-Hammer Tradition is an evolving, dynamic system of diagnosis and treatment that draws upon Dr. Hammer’s more than sixty years of experience in both allopathic Western medicine and East Asian medicine. His knowledge, together with the wisdom of his mentor, Dr. John H. F. Shen, is an invaluable resource to health practitioners and students alike wishing to deepen their understanding of the true nature of health and healing.
Through the Dr. Leon Hammer Legacy Foundation and its community of teachers, practitioners, and students, this knowledge is now available to healthcare professionals and members of the public.
Here on our website, you will find
An extensive library of publications, articles, essays, and excerpts from Dr. Hammer’s published and unpublished works.
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We also feature a listing of community events and professional development classes offered by our certified instructors related to the Shen-Hammer Tradition.
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Dr. Hammer produced two series of twelve “Lessons”“, gradually teaching some of the concepts, knowledge, and skills that have helped him transform the lives of many patients. The Foundation offers the first set of these unique insights freely.
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Deepening Perspectives on Chinese Medicine
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The rich history and concepts of the Shen-Hammer Tradition as it evolved from its roots in the Menghe-Ding lineage of Chinese Medicine.
- Back pain
- Sciatica
- Sleep disorder
- Hip or leg pain
- Muscle pain
- Depression
Born in 1924 in New York City
Dr. Leon Hammer, M.D. had a remarkable life and career. He celebrated his 95th birthday by publishing his seventh book and continued to write more until his passing in July of 2023, a month shy of his 99th birthday. Read about the incredible events that shaped the life of this brilliant scholar and inspired him to dedicate his life’s work to this amazing medicine.
- Back pain
- Sciatica
- Sleep disorder
- Hip or leg pain
- Muscle pain
- Depression
A pillar of the diagnostic system
That sets the Shen-Hammer Tradition apart from other traditions of Chinese Medicine, the Shen-Hammer Pulse System offers a comprehensive look into a patient’s past and present health history and indicates to the practitioner a potential future trajectory of those health conditions. Trained practitioners spend years cultivating their skills of pulse reading through hands-on instruction and training offered by Dr. Hammer’s certified instructors.
- Back pain
- Sciatica
- Sleep disorder
- Hip or leg pain
- Muscle pain
- Depression
Dragon Rises College of Oriental Medicine...
With campuses located in Bradenton and Gainesville, Florida, Dragon Rises College of Oriental Medicine (DRCOM) was founded by Dr. Hammer and his senior students in 2001.
From its inception, the College was committed to teaching a contemporary form of Chinese medicine deeply rooted in generations of tradition. It is this medicine that has come to be known as the Shen-Hammer Tradition. Dr. Hammer developed the curriculum, which he taught alongside his senior students until his retirement. DRCOM is the only college in the world that teaches Shen-Hammer Pulse Diagnosis along with Dr. Hammer’s theories, concepts and methodologies in their entirety, including 165 hours of pulse diagnosis.
- Back pain
- Sciatica
- Sleep disorder
- Hip or leg pain
- Muscle pain
- Depression
Happy Birthday
Dr. Leon Hammer
On the occasion of Dr. Hammer’s 95th birthday, Lorne Brown sat down with him for an interview and they had a great time! This interview is now available in full for you all to learn from the pearls of wisdom shared with us.
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Books by Dr. Leon Hammer, MD
Lecture Series
Comprehensive Foundations of Shen-Hammer Pulse Diagnosis
Shen-Hammer Pulse Diagnosis: Individual Primary and Complementary Positions
Five Element CSOE (Color, Sound, Odor, Emotion) Diagnostic Workshop
Shen-Hammer Pulse Diagnosis: Large Segments of the Whole Pulse
Shen-Hammer Pulse Diagnosis: Individual Primary and Complementary Positions
Intro-Mediate Shen-Hammer Pulse Skills Development
A Comprehensive Introduction to Shen-Hammer Pulse Diagnosis
Deepening Perspectives on Chinese Medicine 1 of 12
Live In-Person Training 1 of 4
Shen-Hammer Contemporary Chinese Pulse Practicum and Lecture Series 1 of 4
The Mystical Aspect of Taoism with REPOSEE Qi Gong and the 13 Ghost Points
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With Shen-Hammer
Gain knowledge and skills in the Menghe-Ding lineage of Chinese Medicine with these twelve distance-learning “Lessons” containing clinical wisdom and insight from the life work of Dr. John H.F. Shen, OMD and Dr. Leon Hammer, MD. Taught by Dr. Leon Hammer, MD.
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