I'm passionate about the Daoist philosophy of the universe and the human place it it.  And I am passionate about the beauty of qigong in helping open up and relax the body and mind, and, most specifically the teachings related to women.

​I came to acupuncture, qigong, and Daoist philosophy through my own health journey to heal a 30 year sacroiliac injury and osteoporosis. I had been unable to find a way to address the pain with traditional physical therapy, or massage, or various other modalities.  In order to get through the day was taking 1800 mg of ibuprofen a day. After a year of this I became increasingly worried about the possibility of developing an ulcer or kidney problems. After 7 months of acupuncture, my pain was gone and I was no longer having to take medication.  Subsequently, I discovered Qigong actually helps maintain my flexibility and keep pain at bay. 

I know personally how pain every day weighs on one's soul and can impact our daily living. How can we find more freedom in our body and minds?

I have done a lot in my life: I studied anthropology and psychology, I've been an assistant aeronautical engineer, I've spent a lot of years in health policy research, been the administrative director of an institute of spirituality,  and health lead specialist in competency-based medical education.

I love being in the beauty of nature and going on walks in the woods or desert or looking up at the stars. I love playing table tennis, cooking with my son when he is home and laughing with my daughter and grandson.
~Jan