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{firstname: "Bryon                    ", lastname: "Abrams                   ", address1: "                                   ", street: "27 Frozen Ridge Rd.                ", city: "Newburg                            ", us_state: "NY  ", zipcode: "12550       ", country: "USA                      ", work: "(845) 562-1911      ", home: "                    ", cell: "(845) 522-2190      ", fax: "                    ", e_mail: "chikungguy@yahoo.com                              ", website: "                                                  ", photo1: "NY_Bryon-Abrams.jpg                ", photo2: "NY_Bryon-Abrams_1.jpg              ", bio: "BRYON ABRAMS. With training in many qigong styles and forms, including ‘precious gestures,’ wild goose, and emei and yin-yang healing, Bryon has been teaching qigong since 1999 in the context of wellness. He has also studied Yang style tai chi chuan. In 2005 and 2006, he assisted Roger Jahnke with his qigong and tai chi teacher training at the Omega Institute."},
{firstname: "Deborah                  ", lastname: "Adams                    ", address1: "                                   ", street: "1925 Locust St                     ", city: "Stevens Point                      ", us_state: "WI  ", zipcode: "54481       ", country: "USA                      ", work: "(715) 341-3333      ", home: "(715) 425-5585      ", cell: "                    ", fax: "                    ", e_mail: "Qigoddess@charterinternet.com                     ", website: "                                                  ", photo1: "WI_Deborah-Adams.jpg               ", photo2: "WI_Deborah-Adams_1.jpg             ", bio: "DEBORAH ADAMS. Deborah has an extensive background in dance and fitness, beginning in 1980, and has been a licensed massage therapist since 1988. The owner of The Wellness Spa, she lectures on the benefits of exercise, nutrition, and stress management. Recently she opened the Movement Therapy Center to focus on tai chi chuan and qigong methods for health and wellness."},
{firstname: "Denise                   ", lastname: "Baker                    ", address1: "                                   ", street: "15 Glenridge Road                  ", city: "Glenville                          ", us_state: "NY  ", zipcode: "12302       ", country: "USA                      ", work: "(518) 399-6245      ", home: "                    ", cell: "                    ", fax: "                    ", e_mail: "denisegenebaker@hotmail.com                       ", website: "www.bakerdance.com                                ", photo1: "NY_Denise-Baker.jpg                ", photo2: "NY_Denise-Baker_1.jpg              ", bio: "DENISE BAKER. Denise Baker began study with Master Jiang Jian-ye in 2000; traveled to China and Tibet with him for further strudy, including Wudang, in 2001.  She became a teacher in his Capital District Tai Chi studio in Albany in 2002.  Denise has taught with Master Jiang at the Le Sport Body Holiday Resort in St. Lucia 2006; demonstrated fan with him at the National Qi Gong Association in Ma.  Denise has continued teaching Tai Chi, Qi Gong, Fan and Staff in St. Lucia and Albany for the past five years.  Denise has been a counselor with a degree in Psychology; a dancer since age 2; 3rd  place in the Miss Dance of America competition; currently director/owner of the Denise Baker School of Dance in Glenville, NY.  As a compliment to her practice, she has completed the 'Art of Living' healing breath course and is trained in Sahaj Samadhi meditation. Denise is on the Staff of the Greater Glenville YMCA in Glenville, New York , teaching Tai Chi at the Burnt Hills Public Library on Monday mornings.  She recently was the Tai Chi Instructor at the YMCA's Spirit, Mind and Body Retreat, October 2-4, 2009 at Camp Chingachgook on Lake George."},
{firstname: "Sandra                   ", lastname: "Balint                   ", address1: "                                   ", street: "                                   ", city: "Saratoga Springs                   ", us_state: "NY  ", zipcode: "            ", country: "USA                      ", work: "                    ", home: "                    ", cell: "                    ", fax: "                    ", e_mail: "sbalint@healthymindandbodystudio.com              ", website: "www.healthymindandbodystudio.com                  ", photo1: "NY_Sandra-Balint.jpg               ", photo2: "NY_Sandra-Balint_1.jpg             ", bio: "SANDRA BALINT. As senior instructor and recipient of a teacher certification at Grandmaster Jiang Jian Ye's studio, Sandra has trained since 1990 in tai chi chuan and qigong, and since 2004 in kungfu. She has medaled in numerous competitions and has performed for a broad range of events since 1991.  She teaches wellness, enrichment and dance programs in the Capital Region. At the annual International Women's Writing Conference at Skidmore College, she teaches an empowerment program based on martial arts.  Her most recent article:  'Reflections on Tai Chi' appears on Kung Fu Magazine's ezine for October 2007."},
{firstname: "Sandra                   ", lastname: "Balint                   ", address1: "                                   ", street: "                                   ", city: "Brattleboro                        ", us_state: "VT  ", zipcode: "            ", country: "USA                      ", work: "                    ", home: "                    ", cell: "                    ", fax: "                    ", e_mail: "sbalint@healthymindandbodystudio.com              ", website: "www.healthymindandbodystudio.com                  ", photo1: "NY_Sandra-Balint.jpg               ", photo2: "NY_Sandra-Balint_1.jpg             ", bio: "SANDRA BALINT. As senior instructor and recipient of a teacher certification at Grandmaster Jiang Jian Ye's studio, Sandra has trained since 1990 in tai chi chuan and qigong, and since 2004 in kungfu. She has medaled in numerous competitions and has performed for a broad range of events since 1991.  She teaches wellness, enrichment and dance programs in the Capital Region. At the annual International Women's Writing Conference at Skidmore College, she teaches an empowerment program based on martial arts.  Her most recent article:  'Reflections on Tai Chi' appears on Kung Fu Magazine's ezine for October 2007."},
{firstname: "Marion                   ", lastname: "Bergan                   ", address1: "                                   ", street: "                                   ", city: "                                   ", us_state: "NY  ", zipcode: "            ", country: "USA                      ", work: "                    ", home: "                    ", cell: "                    ", fax: "                    ", e_mail: "                                                  ", website: "                                                  ", photo1: "NY_Marion-Bergan.jpg               ", photo2: "NY_Marion-Bergan_1.jpg             ", bio: ""},
{firstname: "Mark                     ", lastname: "Brophy                   ", address1: "                                   ", street: "                                   ", city: "Columbia                           ", us_state: "SC  ", zipcode: "            ", country: "USA                      ", work: "(803) 865-2712      ", home: "                    ", cell: "(803) 629-3841      ", fax: "                    ", e_mail: "mabrophy@gmail.com                                ", website: "www.sctaichi.com                                  ", photo1: "SC_Mark-Brophy.jpg                 ", photo2: "SC_Mark-Brophy_1.jpg               ", bio: "MARK BROPHY. Mark is a certified qigong therapist and a professional member of the National Qi Gong Association. Since age 17, he has studied martial arts and meditation disciplines including hapkido, kenpo, tai chi chuan, qigong, jun fan/ jeet kune do, and Filipino martial arts. Currently he is pursuing advanced qigong studies with Grand Master Tzu Kuo Shih at the Chinese Healing Arts Center in Rochester, New York and Master Kenneth Cohen of the Qi Gong Research & Practice Center in Nederland, Colorado. He teaches tai chi and qigong."},
{firstname: "Marcus                   ", lastname: "Brown                    ", address1: "                                   ", street: "8 Scenic Drive                     ", city: "Portland                           ", us_state: "CT  ", zipcode: "06480       ", country: "USA                      ", work: "                    ", home: "                    ", cell: "                    ", fax: "                    ", e_mail: "                                                  ", website: "                                                  ", photo1: "CT_Marcus-Brown.jpg                ", photo2: "CT_Marcus-Brown_1.jpg              ", bio: "F. MARCUS BROWN. Marcus has practiced and taught qigong and tai chi chuan since 1992. He began martial arts in his teens and holds a 3rd degree black belt in kodokan judo. He served as coach for the 1980 US Olympic judo team. In 2002 he completed the Integral Taiji and Qigong Institute’s instructor training program at the Omega Institute in Rhinebeck, NY. In 2004 he completed a monograph on qigong for Connecticut Occupational Therapists. In 2008 he is writing a text on medical qigong for Grandmaster Jiang Jian-ye and working with Master Zhang Zhaoxun to create training manuals on Chen style Hunyuan qigong and taiji. "},
{firstname: "John                     ", lastname: "Cadle                    ", address1: "                                   ", street: "45 Columbus Avenue                 ", city: "Exeter                             ", us_state: "NH  ", zipcode: "03833       ", country: "USA                      ", work: "(603) 833-6447      ", home: "                    ", cell: "                    ", fax: "                    ", e_mail: "dao.liangyi@yahoo.com                             ", website: "                                                  ", photo1: "NH_John-Cadle.jpg                  ", photo2: "NH_John-Cadle_1.jpg                ", bio: "JOHN CADLE. Starting at age eleven, John has studied a wide variety of martial arts styles, both internal and external. Also a student of health sciences since the 1980s, in 2007 he completed training in massage therapy. John has helped many people improve their well-being by combining elements of neuro-linguistic programming, self hypnosis, guided imagery, qigong, and tai chi chuan."},
{firstname: "Vera                     ", lastname: "Childers                 ", address1: "                                   ", street: "                                   ", city: "East Greenbush                     ", us_state: "NY  ", zipcode: "            ", country: "USA                      ", work: "                    ", home: "(518) 479-4094      ", cell: "                    ", fax: "                    ", e_mail: "dguanjia@nycap.rr.com                             ", website: "                                                  ", photo1: "NY_Vera-Guan-Childers.jpg          ", photo2: "NY_Vera-Guan-Childers_1.jpg        ", bio: "VERA CHILDERS  Vera Childers is from the Shandong province of china, and has been involved with various Tai Chi, Qi Gong, and Kung Fu forms since the age of 5. She won Tai chi competitions in China every year from 1985 through 1994.  She demonstrated at the 1995 World Martial Art Games in Baltimore, and traveled to Alaska and other states to teach Eastern Arts during 2000-2007.  She is currently teaching several classes in the Albany NY area, such as the YMCA, NY State departments, and the Capital District Tai Chi and Kung Fu Association, along with private classes.   She has also taught Chinese Acupressure since 1998."},
{firstname: "Dr. Ted J.               ", lastname: "Cibik                    ", address1: "Inner Strength Inc.                ", street: "825 Lovers Leap Rd                 ", city: "Leechburg                          ", us_state: "PA  ", zipcode: "15656       ", country: "USA                      ", work: "(724) 845-1041      ", home: "                    ", cell: "                    ", fax: "                    ", e_mail: "ted@inner-strength.com                            ", website: "www.inner-strength.org                            ", photo1: "PA_Ted-Cibik.jpg                   ", photo2: "PA_Ted-Cibik_1.jpg                 ", bio: " TED CIBIK. In 2003, Dr. Cibik received a doctorate in medical qigong from the Beijing Western District Qigong Science and Research Institute, with post-graduate study in oncology at The International Institute of Medical Qigong. A disciple of the Yu Ching Huang Lao Pai, Yellow emperor/ Lao Tzu sect, Jade Purity tradition, he is the author of several books and videos and speaks internationally on integrated health care and Chinese medicine. A student of martial arts, both internal and external, since childhood, he continues his passion for teaching in this area as well."},
{firstname: "Rick                     ", lastname: "Clark                    ", address1: "                                   ", street: "904 W. Driftwood Drive             ", city: "Payson                             ", us_state: "AZ  ", zipcode: "85541       ", country: "USA                      ", work: "(928) 595-1167      ", home: "                    ", cell: "                    ", fax: "                    ", e_mail: "rpc11@sprint.blackberry.net                       ", website: "                                                  ", photo1: "AZ_Rick-Clark.jpg                  ", photo2: "AZ_Rick-Clark_1.jpg                ", bio: "RICK CLARK Rick has been teaching in the Payson area for 10 years, ongoing seniors program, local college and regular classes. He has been a student of Sifu Dug since 1991."},
{firstname: "Doug                     ", lastname: "Corpolongo               ", address1: "                                   ", street: "824 Cardenas NE                    ", city: "Albuquerque                        ", us_state: "NM  ", zipcode: "87108       ", country: "USA                      ", work: "(505) 265-0137      ", home: "                    ", cell: "(505) 266-7271      ", fax: "                    ", e_mail: "dug@lotusdragon.com                               ", website: "www.lotusdragon.com                               ", photo1: "NM_Doug-Corpolongo.jpg             ", photo2: "NM_Doug-Corpolongo_1.jpg           ", bio: "DOUG CORPOLONGO. Doug, an Associate Professor of Tai Chi Chuan and Qigong at Southwest Acupuncture College, is the 2007 national chair of the Chinese Martial Arts Division of the United States Amateur Athletic Union. A senior student of Grandmaster Henry Look, Doug teaches tai chi and qigong."},
{firstname: "Joanne                   ", lastname: "Coyle                    ", address1: "                                   ", street: "116 E. Timonium Rd                 ", city: "Timonium                           ", us_state: "MD  ", zipcode: "21093       ", country: "USA                      ", work: "                    ", home: "(410) 561-9642      ", cell: "                    ", fax: "                    ", e_mail: "danceswithstars1@aol.com                          ", website: "                                                  ", photo1: "MD_Joanne-Coyle.jpg                ", photo2: "MD_Joanne-Coyle_1.jpg              ", bio: "JOANNE COYLE. Joanne has been teaching Yang Style Taiji and the fan form throughout Senior Centers in  Carroll County MD since 2001. She also teaches various forms of Qigong including the Five Treasures Qigong Set created by the National Qigong Association.  Since 1998, Joanne has studied with: Douglas Lake (Yang 12 step, Seated Breathing Form); David Foulk (Beijing Form, Yang Short form, Wu Style Taiji, Simplified Sun Form, Tai Chi 12 Step, Seated Tai Chi Form); Frances Gander (8 Pieces of Brocade); Francesco and Daisy Garripoli (Organ Cleansing and Strengthening); Li Jun Feng (Awakening the Soul); Michael Mayer (Five Animal Frolics, Yang Short Form);  Helen Wu (Twenty Postures for Health, Flying Rainbow Fan Form, Tai Chi Fan Form); and Jianye Jiang (Chinese Yoga with Healing Qi, Flowing Water Tai Chi Fan). Her nursing and massage therapy background add depth to her classes with Seniors and those with disabilities. She is a professional member of the National Qigong Association and has served as an officer and the past Chairman of the Board of the National Qigong Association."},
{firstname: "Bill                     ", lastname: "Darling                  ", address1: "                                   ", street: "50 Lenox Rd                        ", city: "West Babylon                       ", us_state: "NY  ", zipcode: "11704       ", country: "USA                      ", work: "(631) 539-2489      ", home: "                    ", cell: "                    ", fax: "                    ", e_mail: "darlingofwusb@yahoo.com                           ", website: "www.dragontracks.net                              ", photo1: "NY_Bill-Darling.jpg                ", photo2: "NY_Bill-Darling_1.jpg              ", bio: "BILL DARLING. Bill has been studying Wu style tai chi chuan and qigong with Guo-hua Chan since 2005."},
{firstname: "Michael                  ", lastname: "DeMolina                 ", address1: "                                   ", street: "401 W. International #17           ", city: "Anchorage                          ", us_state: "AK  ", zipcode: "99518       ", country: "USA                      ", work: "(907) 644-4504      ", home: "                    ", cell: "                    ", fax: "                    ", e_mail: "QiGong@alaska.com                                 ", website: "www.AWisdomCenter.com                             ", photo1: "AK_Michael-DeMolina.jpg            ", photo2: "AK_Michael-DeMolina_1.jpg          ", bio: "MICHAEL DEMOLINA. Michael has been a counselor, teacher, and healer since 1987. He integrates shamanic, traditional and contemporary qigong systems with modern energy psychology to assist his students in achieving physical, emotional and spiritual freedom. He leads classes in tai chi chuan, many forms of qigong, and Taoist meditation and philosophy. Michael is founder and director of Wisdom Traditions Wellness Center and Wisdom Tai Chi & Qigong School, and is Chairman Emeritus of the National Qigong Association.  "},
{firstname: "Gary                     ", lastname: "Donovan                  ", address1: "                                   ", street: "31 Hewitt Road                     ", city: "Mystic                             ", us_state: "CT  ", zipcode: "06355-3060  ", country: "USA                      ", work: "(860) 572-9745      ", home: "                    ", cell: "                    ", fax: "                    ", e_mail: "gpdonovan@hotmail.com                             ", website: "                                                  ", photo1: "CT_Gary-Donovan.jpg                ", photo2: "CT_Gary-Donovan_1.jpg              ", bio: "GARY DONOVAN. Gary has been studying tai chi chuan and qigong since 1992 and teaching since 1996. He has teaching certifications from the Omega Institute and the Santa Barbara School of Oriental Medicine, as well as Dr. Paul Lam. He has also worked as an assistant instructor with Roger Jahnke at the Omega Institute and research coordinator for the International Institute of Qigong and Tai Chi."},
{firstname: "Krystyna                 ", lastname: "Dzwonkowski              ", address1: "                                   ", street: "                                   ", city: "New Britain                        ", us_state: "CT  ", zipcode: "06053       ", country: "USA                      ", work: "(860) 826-5010      ", home: "                    ", cell: "                    ", fax: "                    ", e_mail: "edzwonkowski@aol.com                              ", website: "                                                  ", photo1: "CT_Krystyna-Dzwonkowski.jpg        ", photo2: "CT_Krystyna-Dzwonkowski_1.jpg      ", bio: "   KRYSTYNA DZWONKOWSKI. A practitioner since 1997 and follower of Grandmaster Jiang Jian-ye, Krystyna is a teacher of tai chi chuan and qigong. She is certified by the Institute of Integral Qigong and Tai Chi in Santa Barbara, California. She is also a practitioner of therapeutic touch and reiki, in which she is certified by the Kripalu Center for Yoga and Health in Lenox, Massachusetts. Also at Kripalu, she has completed Yoga Rhythmic Teachers Training and Shiatsu Intensive Program. "},
{firstname: "Jim                      ", lastname: "Evans                    ", address1: "                                   ", street: "2628 Penacho Circle                ", city: "Colorado Springs                   ", us_state: "CO  ", zipcode: "80917       ", country: "USA                      ", work: "(719) 596-1075      ", home: "(719) 265-5441      ", cell: "(719) 359-2389      ", fax: "                    ", e_mail: "sanneichuan@yahoo.com                             ", website: "                                                  ", photo1: "CO_Jim-Evans.jpg                   ", photo2: "CO_Jim-Evans_1.jpg                 ", bio: "JAMES EVANS. Jim began his formal studies in martial arts in 1981, concentrating in tai chi chuan, xingyi chuan, and bagua zhang, as well as Wudang sword and qigong. He became a licensed therapist in 1996 and has studied with several osteopathic doctors. He attended the International Institute of Chinese Medicine in Albuquerque and is a licensed acupuncturist in Colorado Springs."},
{firstname: "Menghai David            ", lastname: "Feng                     ", address1: "Canada                             ", street: "                                   ", city: "                                   ", us_state: "XX  ", zipcode: "            ", country: "Canada                   ", work: "                    ", home: "                    ", cell: "                    ", fax: "                    ", e_mail: "fengmenghai@gmail.com                             ", website: "                                                  ", photo1: "XX_Canada_Menghai.jpg              ", photo2: "XX_Canada_Menghai_1.jpg            ", bio: "DAVID FENG. David was born in 1963 in  lanZhou, China. He has been a tai chi chuan instructor for many years. He has both Bachelor's and Master's degrees in Kinesiology from Qufu University and Beijing Physical Education University and has studied tai chi chuan from well-known masters such as Yu Mingwei, Jiang Jian-ye, Lu Yuzhi and many others."},
{firstname: "Maureen C.               ", lastname: "Ferry                    ", address1: "                                   ", street: "PO Box 320                         ", city: "Sugar Loaf                         ", us_state: "NY  ", zipcode: "10981       ", country: "USA                      ", work: "                    ", home: "                    ", cell: "                    ", fax: "                    ", e_mail: "brooklynsboat@frontiernet.com                     ", website: "                                                  ", photo1: "NY_Maureen-Ferry.jpg               ", photo2: "NY_Maureen-Ferry_1.jpg             ", bio: "Under the tutelage of Grand Master B.P. Chan, I learned to love, share, respect and teach the arts of Chi-Gung-Tai-Chi and Bagua. In 2002, I co-founded “Tai-Chi-For-All” where the arts of Chi-Gung-Tai-Chi and Bagua. In 2002, I co-founded “Tai-Chi-For-All” where people of all ages and abilities come to practice together creating peace and harmony – “Keeping Mr. Chan’s dreams Alive.” "},
{firstname: "Kevin D. Raphael         ", lastname: "Fitch                    ", address1: "                                   ", street: "PO Box 723                         ", city: "Bothell                            ", us_state: "WA  ", zipcode: "98011       ", country: "USA                      ", work: "(425) 402-6016      ", home: "                    ", cell: "(914) 441-7740      ", fax: "                    ", e_mail: "Fitchtaiji@yahoo.com                              ", website: "                                                  ", photo1: "WA_Kevin-Fitch.jpg                 ", photo2: "WA_Kevin-Fitch_1.jpg               ", bio: "RAPHAEL FITCH. Since 1972 Jiao Lian (Coach) Fitch has studied many disciplines, including tai chi chuan, judo, aikido, wing chun, baguazhang, xingyichuan, yichuan, tae kwon do, and jujitsu.. He has worked with law enforcement personnel and corporations as well as in senior centers. A certified international martial arts judge, he has won several gold medals. His teachers include B.P. Chan, Jiang Jian-ye, Ed Young, and Li Tai Liang."},
{firstname: "Lin Lin                  ", lastname: "Furry                    ", address1: "                                   ", street: "PO Box 89                          ", city: "West Nottingham                    ", us_state: "NH  ", zipcode: "03291       ", country: "USA                      ", work: "(603) 858-2333      ", home: "                    ", cell: "                    ", fax: "                    ", e_mail: "linlinchoy@gmail.com                              ", website: "                                                  ", photo1: "NH_LinLin-Choy.jpg                 ", photo2: "NH_LinLin-Choy_1.jpg               ", bio: "LIN LIN CHOY. Born in Fujian, China, Lin Lin was raised and educated in Hong Kong. She went to London for further education, and remained for 20 years, moving to the US in 2001. Her tai chi chuan journey started in the 1980s with three intensive training periods at the Beijing People’s University and Sports University, studying with Li De Yin and Zhang Guang De. She has been teaching since 1995, in universities, acupuncture schools, hospitals, and fitness centers, also in kindergartens and senior centers. Her students have thus covered a wide range of age and ability. Lin Lin’s teaching philosophy is that there is no student who cannot be taught, only a teacher who cannot teach."},
{firstname: "Mark S.                  ", lastname: "Gallagher                ", address1: "                                   ", street: "154 Limecrest Road                 ", city: "Andover                            ", us_state: "NJ  ", zipcode: "07821       ", country: "USA                      ", work: "                    ", home: "(973) 786- 6466     ", cell: "(973) 903- 6727     ", fax: "                    ", e_mail: "marksgallagher@hotmail.com                        ", website: "www.spartataichi.com                              ", photo1: "NJ_Mark-Gallagher.jpg              ", photo2: "NJ_Mark-Gallagher_1.jpg            ", bio: "MARK S. GALLAGHER. Mark discovered the internal arts in the mid 80's. He is well trained in an assortment of Tai Chi and Qigong styles to promote good health and relieve stress, and is a devoted practitioner of these 'classic exercise methods'. Mark opened 'Sparta Tai Chi' in Sparta, NJ. where he features Yang and Sun Style forms, along with many varieties of Qigong routines. Mark is also Vice President  of the Board of Trustees at the Institute for Spiritual Development in Sparta, NJ. Mark attended a HPA workshop with Grandmaster Jiang Jianye in June 2009. He enjoyed it so much, that he became a teacher of the HPA programs. Mark is honored to be a HPA instructor and enjoys learning & teaching the programs.  "},
{firstname: "Tony                     ", lastname: "Garcia                   ", address1: "                                   ", street: "6969 Collins Avenue #810           ", city: "Miami Beach                        ", us_state: "FL  ", zipcode: "33141       ", country: "USA                      ", work: "(305) 867-8395      ", home: "                    ", cell: "(786) 286-7857      ", fax: "                    ", e_mail: "tony@internalartsinc.com                          ", website: "www.internalartsinc.com                           ", photo1: "FL_Tony-Garcia.jpg                 ", photo2: "FL_Tony-Garcia_1.jpg               ", bio: "TONY GARCIA. Tony Garcia has studied different martial arts for over 25 years. Tony started taking workshops with Grand Master Jiang Jian-ye on Chinese Yoga, Qigong for high blood pressure and Ying-Yang Medical Qigong in 2009, and felt that his instructions were very professional, clear and had immediate results. Tony became a HPA instructor. He enjoys all of Grand Master Jiang's programs and is very happy being part of his team.  For the past 13 years, Tony has studied different forms of Tai Chi including Taoist and those in Dr. Paul Lam’s programs. He holds a black belt in Tae Kwon Do and also studied Shotokan and Aikido.  Through his practice, Tony meets people from all walks of life and enjoys seeing people’s health and functionality improve with Qigong and Tai Chi. He is also certified in CPR and has a master Reiki level. "},
{firstname: "Elizabeth                ", lastname: "Gillespie                ", address1: "                                   ", street: "PO Box 134                         ", city: "Ashland                            ", us_state: "OR  ", zipcode: "97520       ", country: "USA                      ", work: "                    ", home: "                    ", cell: "(541) 890-2497      ", fax: "                    ", e_mail: "lillibet@charter.net                              ", website: "                                                  ", photo1: "OR_Elizabeth-Gillespie.jpg         ", photo2: "OR_Elizabeth-Gillespie_1.jpg       ", bio: "ELIZABETH GILLESPIE. In 1992 in her native South Africa, Elizabeth started her own school in tai chi and qigong, under the guidance of Sifu Leslie James Reed. She teaches many classes in Yang style tai chi, incorporating Shaolin qigong and is a member of the National Qigong Association."},
{firstname: "Marcia                   ", lastname: "Gobeil                   ", address1: "                                   ", street: "PO Box 336                         ", city: "Deerfield                          ", us_state: "MA  ", zipcode: "01342       ", country: "USA                      ", work: "(413) 665-7507      ", home: "                    ", cell: "                    ", fax: "                    ", e_mail: "paul_g_01342@yahoo.com                            ", website: "                                                  ", photo1: "MA_Marcia-Gobeil.jpg               ", photo2: "MA_Marcia-Gobeil_1.jpg             ", bio: "MARCIA GOBEIL. Since 1992, Marcia has been training in martial arts as a student of Master J. R. Roy, and has studied tai chi chuan, qigong, karate (2nd degree brown belt), modern arnis (2nd degree black belt), also wushu and bagua zhang. She has been teaching martial arts since 2001, including tai chi chuan, medical qigong, modern arnis, and karate."},
{firstname: "Roger                    ", lastname: "Godin                    ", address1: "                                   ", street: "296 Berlin Street                  ", city: "Southington                        ", us_state: "CT  ", zipcode: "06489       ", country: "USA                      ", work: "(860) 628-0500      ", home: "                    ", cell: "                    ", fax: "                    ", e_mail: "Roger.godis@snet.net                              ", website: "                                                  ", photo1: "CT_Roger-Godin.jpg                 ", photo2: "CT_Roger-Godin_1.jpg               ", bio: "ROGER GODIN. A practitioner of tai chi chuan and qigong for health, Roger has been teaching both to adults of all ages since 2003."},
{firstname: "Meri Harmon              ", lastname: "Halem                    ", address1: "Bayside Medical Arts Center        ", street: "23-91 Bell Blvd. Suite 202         ", city: "Bayside                            ", us_state: "NY  ", zipcode: "11360       ", country: "USA                      ", work: "(718) 423-0887      ", home: "                    ", cell: "                    ", fax: "                    ", e_mail: "harmonicfocus@gmail.com                           ", website: "                                                  ", photo1: "NY_Meryl-Halem.jpg                 ", photo2: "NY_Meryl-Halem_1.jpg               ", bio: "<strong><em>MERYL HARMON HALEM's HARMONIC FOCUS</em></strong> <br /> MERYL (Meri) HARMON HALEM. A holistic integrative psychotherapist since 1979 and certified by Roger Jahnke’s Institute of Integral Tai Chi and QiGong, she offers personalized stress management using qigong/ meditation and other stress management modalities. Also, she was the interpretative translator of two books written by grand master IIchi Lee, Meridian Exercise for Self Healing, books 1 and 2."},
{firstname: "Kristina (Kia)           ", lastname: "Hanning                  ", address1: "                                   ", street: "11121 Ascot Circle                 ", city: "Fredericksburg                     ", us_state: "VA  ", zipcode: "22407       ", country: "USA                      ", work: "(540) 785-1405      ", home: "                    ", cell: "(540) 429-2483      ", fax: "                    ", e_mail: "kia@sleepingdragon.biz                            ", website: "www.sleepingdragon.biz                            ", photo1: "VA_Kristina-Hanning.jpg            ", photo2: "VA_Kristina-Hanning_1.jpg          ", bio: "KRISTINA(KIA) HANNING. Kristina has been studying tai chi and qigong since 1997 mostly Yang style."},
{firstname: "Kevin D.                 ", lastname: "Hufford                  ", address1: "                                   ", street: "5166 Cold Springs Road             ", city: "Trumansburg                        ", us_state: "NY  ", zipcode: "14886       ", country: "USA                      ", work: "(607) 387-3177      ", home: "                    ", cell: "                    ", fax: "                    ", e_mail: "hanshi.hufford@gmail.com                          ", website: "                                                  ", photo1: "NY_Kevin-Hufford.jpg               ", photo2: "NY_Kevin-Hufford_1.jpg             ", bio: "KEVIN D. HUFFORD. Beginning his martial arts training in 1978, Kevin holds the rank of 9th degree black belt and title of Shodai Soke in both Senshi Ken Ryu-Do (Japanese Sword) and Nihon To-Jiutsu Karate-Do, along with additional black belt ranks in other styles. Since 1997 he has been teaching Shaolin White Crane kung fu, qin na, qigong, and tai chi chuan, opening his own school, Dragon Fire Martial Arts, a year later. In 2003 he was certified as a qigong instructor under Yang Jwing-Ming"},
{firstname: "Shifu                    ", lastname: "Hwang                    ", address1: "                                   ", street: "                                   ", city: "Austin                             ", us_state: "TX  ", zipcode: "            ", country: "USA                      ", work: "                    ", home: "                    ", cell: "                    ", fax: "                    ", e_mail: "Taichiherb@aol.com                                ", website: "                                                  ", photo1: "TX_Huang.jpg                       ", photo2: "TX_Huang_1.jpg                     ", bio: "SHIFU HWANG. Founder of TaiChi People health center, Shifu Hwang has been a martial artist and Chinese herbal doctor since 1977. He is chair of the Austin Martial Arts Festival."},
{firstname: "Andrea                   ", lastname: "Isaacs                   ", address1: "                                   ", street: "100 Sunrise Ranch Rd               ", city: "Loveland                           ", us_state: "CO  ", zipcode: "80538       ", country: "USA                      ", work: "(518) 265-5058      ", home: "(518) 265-5058      ", cell: "(518) 265-5058      ", fax: "                    ", e_mail: "andreais@earthlink.net                            ", website: "www.TheInnerSide.com                              ", photo1: "CO_Andrea-Isaacs.jpg               ", photo2: "CO_Andrea-Isaacs_1.jpg             ", bio: "ANDREA ISAACS. Andrea Isaacs has been an emotional and spiritual guide for 30 years, working with people who are stuck, confused or just want to be happier and more balanced. To do that, she created EnneaMotion, a unique system that combined her 20+ years in the dance field with Taoist practice, Qi Gong and the Enneagram. The work draws from the archetypal themes that most commonly throw people off balance, teaches emotional flexibility and emotional intelligence. She understands transformation and has brought thousands of people around the world to the core of their issues and back to wholeness, balance and joy. "},
{firstname: "Steve                    ", lastname: "Isenberg                 ", address1: "                                   ", street: "1845 Lambs Gap Road                ", city: "Mechanicsburg                      ", us_state: "PA  ", zipcode: "17050-1616  ", country: "USA                      ", work: "                    ", home: "                    ", cell: "(717) 265-4532      ", fax: "                    ", e_mail: "brrg58@yahoo.com                                  ", website: "                                                  ", photo1: "PA_Steve-Isenberg.jpg              ", photo2: "PA_Steve-Isenberg_1.jpg            ", bio: " STEVE ISENBERG. Steve has studied qigong and tai chi chuan with Master Jiang Jian-ye. He has also studied Sun style tai chi and xingyi with Master Jose Johnson, and bagua zhang and Pai Lum kungfu with Sifu Duane Ranieri."},
{firstname: "Rebecca                  ", lastname: "Kali                     ", address1: "                                   ", street: "PO Box 750                         ", city: "Ely                                ", us_state: "MN  ", zipcode: "55731       ", country: "USA                      ", work: "(218) 365-6330      ", home: "                    ", cell: "                    ", fax: "                    ", e_mail: "kali@QiCentral.org                                ", website: "www.dao-of-well-being.com                         ", photo1: "MN_Rebecca-Kali.jpg                ", photo2: "MN_Rebecca-Kali_1.jpg              ", bio: "REBECCA KALI. Rebecca has studied qigong in hospitals in Beijing and traditional healing arts and meditation techniques in monasteries and temples throughout China. She teaches qigong and meditation workshops nationally, leads qigong retreats in the US and “Beyond the Ordinary Tours” to China and Tibet. She is former Executive Director of the National Qigong Association and founder of the International Qigong Alliance, an international community of qigong practitioners from over 40 countries"},
{firstname: "Rahman                   ", lastname: "Khabir                   ", address1: "                                   ", street: "#4 Boothman Drive                  ", city: "St Augustine                       ", us_state: "XX  ", zipcode: "            ", country: "Trinidad, West Indies    ", work: "                    ", home: "                    ", cell: "                    ", fax: "                    ", e_mail: "wushu_taichi@hotmail.com                          ", website: "www.trinbagoinfo.com/wushu                        ", photo1: "XX_Trinidad_Rahman-Khabir.jpg      ", photo2: "XX_Trinidad_Rahman-Khabir_1.jpg    ", bio: "RAHMAN KHABIR. Rahman’s martial arts training began in 1968. Since then, he has studied tai chi chuan, qigong, and kung fu with many different masters. In 1987 he opened the Tai-Chi and Kung Fu Institute in Bermuda. In the early 90s he attended Master Jou Tsung Hwa’s Tai Chi Farm. In 1994 he opened a Tai-Chi Institute in Tobago and several branches were soon opened. During 1998 to 2005, he hosted four martial arts championships. He has produced instructional videos and taught tai chi on television for many years. The recipient of numerous honors and awards, he is the 2007-8 president of the Caribbean Wushu Federation. "},
{firstname: "Rev. Dr. Mother Deborah  ", lastname: "Khoshhali                ", address1: "Sadhana Tea House & Wellness Ctr   ", street: "65 Gramatan Avenue                 ", city: "Mount Vernon                       ", us_state: "NY  ", zipcode: "10550       ", country: "USA                      ", work: "(914) 699-1752      ", home: "(914) 562-6544      ", cell: "(914) 562-6544      ", fax: "                    ", e_mail: "sadhanawellness@aol.com                           ", website: "www.sadhanawellnesscenter.com                     ", photo1: "NY_Mother-Khoshhali.jpg            ", photo2: "NY_Mother-Khoshhali_1.jpg          ", bio: "Mother Khoshhali has studied Tai Chi Chuan Yang and Sun styles and Medical QiGong since 1998; and began her studies under GrandMaster Jiang Jianye in 2004 and Master Yang Long Fei in 2005; and continues her studies under both.  Mother is a Holistic Health Consultant and Master Herbalist since 1970, and Usui-Reiki Master-Teacher since 1987.  As part of her “complete holistic wellness program”, Mother conducts ongoing classes in Tai Chi, Yin-Yang Medical Qi Gong, Meditation and Nature Walks which enable clients to develop, achieve and maintain healthy life-style habits and goals.  Her classes extend into nursing homes, senior centers, schools, churches, rehabilitation centers and corporations."},
{firstname: "Elizabeth                ", lastname: "Kinney                   ", address1: "                                   ", street: "PO Box 6817                        ", city: "Albany                             ", us_state: "NY  ", zipcode: "12206       ", country: "USA                      ", work: "                    ", home: "                    ", cell: "(518) 275-3406      ", fax: "                    ", e_mail: "elementalpath@yahoo.com                           ", website: "www.elementalpath.com                             ", photo1: "NY_Liz-Kinney.jpg                  ", photo2: "NY_Liz-Kinney_1.jpg                ", bio: "ELIZABETH KINNEY. Liz discovered meditation in 1980, formalizing study in Taoism with Mantak Chia in 1988.  Initiation in tai chi chuan by Thomas Tunney culminated in a long and continuing apprenticeship with Grand Master Jiang Jian-ye, starting in 1991.  With the added balance of yoga, Liz has studied nutrition and its relation to healing aspects of five elements theory.  Martial arts include various weapons forms (staff, straight tai chi sword, and kung fu fan), and she benefits especially from the rapidly changing, energy generating practice of Chen family style as well as qigong.  Students enjoy her transformation of the material, and encouraged her to begin teaching in 1994."},
{firstname: "Paul                     ", lastname: "Koontz                   ", address1: "                                   ", street: "145 Burt Road #18                  ", city: "Lexington                          ", us_state: "KY  ", zipcode: "40503       ", country: "USA                      ", work: "(859) 494-6931      ", home: "                    ", cell: "                    ", fax: "                    ", e_mail: "sifupaul@commonwealthkungfu.com                   ", website: "www.commonwealthkungfu.com                        ", photo1: "KY_Paul-Koontz.jpg                 ", photo2: "KY_Paul-Koontz_1.jpg               ", bio: "PAUL KOONTZ. Paul began his martial arts training with Shaolin Kung Fu in 1980, at the age of ten.   In 1993 he began teaching Qi Gong and Tai Chi Chuan.  Paul’s martial arts study has included Shaolin LongFist,  Yang Tai Chi Chuan,  Medieval European swordplay, competitive stick fighting,  various Qi Gong methods, Ba Gua Zhang, and Xing Yi Quan.  Currently, Paul teaches Qi Gong, Tai Chi Chuan, Ba Gua Zhang, Chang Quan, Stick fighting, and Xing Yi Quan in Lexington, Kentucky. "},
{firstname: "Aimon                    ", lastname: "Kopera                   ", address1: "Qi Mountain Retreat Center         ", street: "640 S Main Street                  ", city: "Greenville                         ", us_state: "SC  ", zipcode: "29601       ", country: "USA                      ", work: "(864) 271-7900      ", home: "(864) 270-7550      ", cell: "(864) 275-1148      ", fax: "                    ", e_mail: "aimon@qimountain.com                              ", website: "www.qimountain.com                                ", photo1: "SC_Aimon-Kopera.jpg                ", photo2: "SC_Aimon-Kopera_1.jpg              ", bio: "AIMON KOPERA. Ms. Kopera has studied tai chi chuan and qigong with many masters, including Mantak Chia, Kyunmoon Kim, Jianye Jiang, and Roger Jahnke, and is certified by the Santa Barbara College of Oriental Medicine as an Integral Tai Chi Qigong Instructor. Aimon is also certified as a  HeartMath provider and in Korean hand acupuncture."},
{firstname: "Leland                   ", lastname: "Lakritz                  ", address1: "                                   ", street: "6 Tudor Street                     ", city: "Clifton Park                       ", us_state: "NY  ", zipcode: "12065       ", country: "USA                      ", work: "                    ", home: "(518) 371-9415      ", cell: "                    ", fax: "                    ", e_mail: "llakritz@hotmail.com                              ", website: "                                                  ", photo1: "NY_Leland-Lakritz.jpg              ", photo2: "NY_Leland-Lakritz_1.jpg            ", bio: "LELAND LAKRITZ. Leland has studied and practiced tai chi chuan and qigong since 1984.  He studied long form Yang style tai chi chuan under Sifu Thomas Tunney from 1984 to 1995.  Since 1998 he has studied with Master Jiang Jian-ye, practicing both Yang and Chen styles, including weapons. He has been teaching tai chi chuan and qigong to beginners and intermediate students since 1994 in Clifton Park, NY, through the Shenendehowa community education department.  From 1988 to 1994 he taught tai chi workshops at the annual New York State Senior Games.  "},
{firstname: "Master King              ", lastname: "Lam                      ", address1: "                                   ", street: "8132 Willow Street                 ", city: "New Orleans                        ", us_state: "LA  ", zipcode: "70118       ", country: "USA                      ", work: "(504) 866-2241      ", home: "                    ", cell: "                    ", fax: "                    ", e_mail: "kinglam1131@yahoo.com                             ", website: "www.kinglamtaichi-karate.com                      ", photo1: "LA_King-Lam.jpg                    ", photo2: "LA_King-Lam_1.jpg                  ", bio: "KING LAM. A martial artist since the 1960s, Master Lam has studied Shotokan karate, Chinese Kenpo karate, Yang and Chen style tai chi chuan, the Filipino art of kali, and Japanese jujitsu. He has the rank of 6th degree black belt and in 2007 won a Silver Medal in Chen style Cannon Fist form and a Bronze Medal in Chen style double broadsword at the International Taijiquan Exchange Competition in Jiaozuo, China. Over the years he has studied with masters in China, Japan, and The Phillipines, including Jou Tsung Hwa, Cheng Jin Cai, and Dan Inosanto."},
{firstname: "John                     ", lastname: "Lee                      ", address1: "                                   ", street: "6525 Ledgebrook Drive              ", city: "Brookpark                          ", us_state: "OH  ", zipcode: "44142       ", country: "USA                      ", work: "                    ", home: "                    ", cell: "                    ", fax: "                    ", e_mail: "                                                  ", website: "                                                  ", photo1: "OH_John-Lee.jpg                    ", photo2: "OH_John-Lee_1.jpg                  ", bio: "JOHN LEE. After many years of dealing in the food industry, I was faced with the prospect of open heart surgery, and incurred a partial stroke on the right side, severe respiratory problems and one punctured Achilles tendon. This situation led me to begin my study of qigong and tai chi in 1995. I was successful in making a full recovery. "},
{firstname: "Master Randy K.          ", lastname: "Li                       ", address1: "                                   ", street: "PO Box 4829                        ", city: "Overland Park                      ", us_state: "KS  ", zipcode: "66204       ", country: "USA                      ", work: "(816) 590-6820      ", home: "                    ", cell: "                    ", fax: "                    ", e_mail: "wingchuntaiji@gmail.com                           ", website: "www.wingchunusa.com                               ", photo1: "KS_Randy-Li.jpg                    ", photo2: "KS_Randy-Li_1.jpg                  ", bio: "RANDY K. LI. A practitioner since the 1960s, Master Li is ranked an 8th duan in Chinese wushu and is a 5th generation disciple of Yang family tai chi chuan. He specializes in qigong and qigong healing in addition to combat self-defense applications in wing chun and tai chi chuan. A feng shui master, he is an advisor to the Fung Sui Society in Macau. He has been teaching kung fu and tai chi chuan since 1992. He has also served as president of the USA National Traditional Wushu Federation and vice president of the USA National Tai Chi Chuan Federation."},
{firstname: "Quan                     ", lastname: "Liang                    ", address1: "                                   ", street: "                                   ", city: "                                   ", us_state: "AZ  ", zipcode: "            ", country: "USA                      ", work: "                    ", home: "                    ", cell: "                    ", fax: "                    ", e_mail: "                                                  ", website: "                                                  ", photo1: "AZ_Quan-Liang.jpg                  ", photo2: "AZ_Quan-Liang_1.jpg                ", bio: "QUAN LIANG. Before immigrating to the U.S., Quan was a doctor in China, working in a hospital in orthopedic and oriental medicine. In the U.S. he has been teaching Chinese medicine and Asian body work. In 1995 he began studying with Grand Master Jiang Jian-ye. Since then, he has continued to study and also teach tai chi chuan and qigong, which he promotes for their health benefits."},
{firstname: "Michael                  ", lastname: "Lomax                    ", address1: "                                   ", street: "Rt 2 Box 2235                      ", city: "Thayer                             ", us_state: "MO  ", zipcode: "65791       ", country: "USA                      ", work: "(417) 274-0392      ", home: "                    ", cell: "                    ", fax: "                    ", e_mail: "qiway@qigongamerica.com                           ", website: "www.stillnessmovement.com                         ", photo1: "MO_Michael-Lomax.jpg               ", photo2: "MO_Michael-Lomax_1.jpg             ", bio: "MICHAEL LOMAX. Since the early 1980s, qigong teacher Michael Lomax has had direct clinical experience with Chinese medical therapeutics and is internationally recognized for his work in medical qigong and Asian bodywork therapy. After a 12-year apprenticeship with a master of Taoist healing, he became certified in medical qigong in China at the Baoding Qigong Healing Hospital. While there, he also studied acupuncture. A certified senior level IV teacher of the National Qigong Association, Michael gives workshops throughout the country and has produced a book and DVD on qigong."},
{firstname: "Zhong Hua                ", lastname: "Lu                       ", address1: "                                   ", street: "                                   ", city: "Albany                             ", us_state: "NY  ", zipcode: "            ", country: "USA                      ", work: "                    ", home: "                    ", cell: "                    ", fax: "                    ", e_mail: "                                                  ", website: "                                                  ", photo1: "NY_Zhong-Hua-Lu.jpg                ", photo2: "NY_Zhong-Hua-Lu_1.jpg              ", bio: ""},
{firstname: "Lamont(Monty) Preston    ", lastname: "McPherson III            ", address1: "                                   ", street: "430 E. Court St                    ", city: "Viroqua                            ", us_state: "WI  ", zipcode: "54665       ", country: "USA                      ", work: "(608) 637-7134      ", home: "                    ", cell: "                    ", fax: "                    ", e_mail: "lamontmcpheron@yahoo.com                          ", website: "                                                  ", photo1: "WI_Lamont-McPherson.jpg            ", photo2: "WI_Lamont-McPherson_1.jpg          ", bio: "LAMONT PRESTON MCPHERON III. Monte has been a tai chi chuan and qigong practitioner since 1989. Having lived at meditation centers for years, he is well trained in sitting and standing meditation."},
{firstname: "Sally                    ", lastname: "Meierhoffer              ", address1: "                                   ", street: "                                   ", city: "North Greenbush                    ", us_state: "NY  ", zipcode: "            ", country: "USA                      ", work: "                    ", home: "(518) 283-4761      ", cell: "                    ", fax: "                    ", e_mail: "smeierho@nycap.rr.com                             ", website: "                                                  ", photo1: "NY_Sally-Meierhoffer.jpg           ", photo2: "NY_Sally-Meierhoffer_1.jpg         ", bio: "SALLY MEIERHOFFER.  I have studied under Grandmaster Jiang Jianye and Master Lu Yuzhi for 17 years.   I have mastered many tai chi styles, including ba gua, xing yi, and several fan and weapon forms.  I have won many medals, including gold medals, in national and international Chinese martial arts competitions.  I have given many tai chi performances, including appearances at the New York State Egg Theatre, Tulip Festival, Channel 6, and Albany First Night.  The practice of tai chi has had a major impact on my health.  It has addressed several medical problems I have faced and has resulted in my being healthier and more relaxed each year, allowing me to continue to pursue an active life style"},
{firstname: "Mark                     ", lastname: "Melchiorre L. Ac         ", address1: "                                   ", street: "1136 Fremont Ave #106 South        ", city: "Pasadena                           ", us_state: "CA  ", zipcode: "91030       ", country: "USA                      ", work: "(626) 799-2364      ", home: "                    ", cell: "                    ", fax: "                    ", e_mail: "mark@melchiorre.com                               ", website: "www.melchiorre.com                                ", photo1: "CA_Mark-Melchiorre.jpg             ", photo2: "CA_Mark-Melchiorre_1.jpg           ", bio: "MARK MELCHIORRE. Mark began the study of tai chi chuan and qigong in 1985, including the Yang style long form, fast and sword forms of tai chi chuan, push hands, and soaring crane qigong. He teaches tai chi and qigong methods that are adaptable to an individual’s personal health and fitness requirements. Mark is also a practitioner of Asian/ Oriental Medicine, serving as faculty member at several schools of Asian medicine after receiving a Master of Science degree in oriental medicine from Samra University in Los Angeles."},
{firstname: "Khanh                    ", lastname: "Nguyen                   ", address1: "                                   ", street: "                                   ", city: "Albany                             ", us_state: "NY  ", zipcode: "12212       ", country: "USA                      ", work: "                    ", home: "                    ", cell: "(518) 275-2771      ", fax: "                    ", e_mail: "Khanh.TaiQiKung@gmail.com                         ", website: "                                                  ", photo1: "NY_Khanh-Nguyen.jpg                ", photo2: "NY_Khanh-Nguyen_1.jpg              ", bio: "KHANH NGUYEN. Khanh has studied tai chi chuan, qigong, and kungfu since 1999 with Grand Master Jiang Jian-ye.  She also has practiced yoga and zen meditation since 1996. She received two gold medals in tai chi chuan competitions at the New England International Martial Arts Championships in 2002 and has been a tai chi chuan instructor in an adult continuing education program since 2000.  She practices tai chi chuan, qigong, and kungfu with Grand Master Jiang Jian-ye at the Capital District Tai Chi & Kung Fu Association in Albany, New York."},
{firstname: "Jay A.                   ", lastname: "Overley                  ", address1: "Acclaim Protective Arts            ", street: "1017 NW Gordon                     ", city: "Topeka                             ", us_state: "KS  ", zipcode: "66608       ", country: "USA                      ", work: "(782) 232-0977      ", home: "                    ", cell: "                    ", fax: "                    ", e_mail: "Jay.Overley@kansasgasservice.com                  ", website: "                                                  ", photo1: "KS_Jay-Overley.jpg                 ", photo2: "KS_Jay-Overley_1.jpg               ", bio: "JAY A. OVERLEY. Sensei Overley has been a martial arts instructor for more than 20 years and an exponent of martial arts for over 37 years. Today, Sensei Overley teaches Traditional Okinawan Shorin-ryu Shorinkan Karate Do & Kobudo, Temple Style Tai Chi, Yang Style Tai Chi, Traditional and contemporary Qi Gong, IOKA Kobudo, and Small Gold Bell IBC. Sensei Overley is a current student of; 10th dan Grand Master Robert Xaiver, 8th dan Master Randy Li, Shihan James Caldwell, and 7th dan Kyoshi Nabil Noujaim. Sensei Overley currently resides in Topeka, Kansas."},
{firstname: "Judi V.                  ", lastname: "Painter                  ", address1: "                                   ", street: "339 Liberty Road                   ", city: "Stewartsville                      ", us_state: "NJ  ", zipcode: "08886       ", country: "USA                      ", work: "                    ", home: "(908) 859-3678      ", cell: "(610) 241-4532      ", fax: "                    ", e_mail: "Judipainter@yahoo.com                             ", website: "                                                  ", photo1: "NJ_Judi-Painter.jpg                ", photo2: "NJ_Judi-Painter_1.jpg              ", bio: "Judi is a marketing & sales professional who began her Tai Chi journey in 2001. During her course of study she has trained in both Yang and Chen style. She also has trained with Grandmaster William C. Chen in Yang Tai Chi Sword. Over the past year Judi has turned to Medical Qi-Gong to help manage her pain with inflammatory arthritis. Her goal is to be able to teach Qi-Gong to help others who suffer with daily pain. She also enjoys Sumi-e and pastel art. "},
{firstname: "Smitty                   ", lastname: "Parratt                  ", address1: "                                   ", street: "3146 Lake Forest Road              ", city: "Chiloquin                          ", us_state: "OR  ", zipcode: "97624       ", country: "USA                      ", work: "                    ", home: "                    ", cell: "(541) 218-8947      ", fax: "                    ", e_mail: "smitty_parratt@yahoo.com                          ", website: "                                                  ", photo1: "OR_Smitty-Parratt.jpg              ", photo2: "OR_Smitty-Parratt_1.jpg            ", bio: "SMITTY PARRATT. An instructor in southern Oregon, Smitty has studied judo, aikido, and tai chi chuan and qigong. He began teaching Tai Chi in 2006 at Prince William Sound Community College and for the Copper River Native Association and now teaches Tai Chi and Qi Gong for Klamath Community College and Oregon Institute of Technology in Klamath Falls. His focus is the health preservation series created by Grandmaster Jiang Jian-ye and he has taught many of the forms. These include Tai Chi or Qigong versions for heart, lung, and intestines; neck and back pain; headaches, stress, and flu; blood pressure; arthritis; weight loss; diabetes; osteoporosis; arthritis; liver, kidney, and spleen; stomach, gallbladder, and bladder; chair tai chi; beginning, intermediate, and advanced yin-yang medical Qigong; the Traditional Qigong Patting Technique; and Chinese Yoga with Chi Healing. He also teaches several short forms for Tai Chi Chuan.  "},
{firstname: "Tom                      ", lastname: "Pasley                   ", address1: "                                   ", street: "2208 Clouds Peak                   ", city: "Maryland Heights                   ", us_state: "MO  ", zipcode: "66043       ", country: "USA                      ", work: "(314) 628-9862      ", home: "(314) 374-7822      ", cell: "                    ", fax: "                    ", e_mail: "tpasley@earthlink.net                             ", website: "                                                  ", photo1: "MO_Tom-Pasley.jpg                  ", photo2: "MO_Tom-Pasley_1.jpg                ", bio: "TOM PASLEY. Tom has been involved with Asian energy arts since 1996, studying with Chinese and Japanese masters. He is trained in a variety of qigong and tai chi styles."},
{firstname: "Jeff                     ", lastname: "Patterson                ", address1: "                                   ", street: "1200 SE Morrison                   ", city: "Portland                           ", us_state: "OR  ", zipcode: "97214       ", country: "USA                      ", work: "(503) 740-2666      ", home: "                    ", cell: "                    ", fax: "                    ", e_mail: "hefe14@hotmail.com                                ", website: "www.nwfighting.com                                ", photo1: "OR_Jeff-Patterson.jpg              ", photo2: "OR_Jeff-Patterson_1.jpg            ", bio: "JEFF PATTERSON. Jeff has been practicing martial arts since 1987, including Yang, Sun, Chen, and Arng tai chi chuan, various forms of qigong, bagua, Yichuan xingyi, Jun foon kungfu, eskrima, jujitsu, and Western-style boxing."},
{firstname: "David                    ", lastname: "Perove                   ", address1: "                                   ", street: "148 Sylvan Oaks Dr.                ", city: " Hollidaysburg                     ", us_state: "PA  ", zipcode: "16648       ", country: "USA                      ", work: "(814) 941-2722      ", home: "                    ", cell: "(814) 931-0528      ", fax: "                    ", e_mail: "dperove@gmail.com                                 ", website: "                                                  ", photo1: "PA_David-Peroveo.jpg               ", photo2: "PA_David-Peroveo_1.jpg             ", bio: "DAVID PEROVE. David studied many disciplines of wellness and meditation before discovering the grace, beauty, tranquility and inner peace one can achieve with tai chi, which literally means “the Supreme Ultimate.” He learned these healing forms from Grand Master Jiang Jian-ye and realized that he has been called to teach this knowledge to anyone who wishes to be aware of the inner energy of the body and the energy permeating the universe."},
{firstname: "Jerry                    ", lastname: "Petell                   ", address1: "                                   ", street: "36 Buckingham Drive                ", city: "Albany                             ", us_state: "NY  ", zipcode: "12208       ", country: "USA                      ", work: "                    ", home: "(518) 458-9886      ", cell: "                    ", fax: "                    ", e_mail: "albanyjerry@yahoo.com                             ", website: "                                                  ", photo1: "NY_Jerry-Petell.jpg                ", photo2: "NY_Jerry-Petell_1.jpg              ", bio: "JERRY PETELL.  Jerry began his study of tai chi chuan and qigong in 1998 under Grand Master Jiang Jian-ye.  He also is a Reiki Master practitioner and an intuitive counselor using qi energy in his practice.  He holds a Master of Social Work from the State University of New York at Albany and is an adjunct instructor at Hudson Valley Community College.  "},
{firstname: "Rebecca                  ", lastname: "Pope                     ", address1: "                                   ", street: "2093 Alta Loma Street              ", city: "Davis                              ", us_state: "CA  ", zipcode: "95616       ", country: "USA                      ", work: "(530) 792-7127      ", home: "                    ", cell: "                    ", fax: "                    ", e_mail: "qigongforhealth@gmail.com                         ", website: "                                                  ", photo1: "CA_Rebecca-Pope.jpg                ", photo2: "CA_Rebecca-Pope_1.jpg              ", bio: "REBECCA POPE. Rebecca teaches qigong for health and longevity. She is a certified master medical qigong therapist, with additional certifications in meditation, stress management, and Paul Lam’s Tai Chi for arthritis. She is also a practitioner at the Sutter Center for Integrative Health and Healing. As of 2007 she is studying Chinese herbology and nutrition, with a special interest in the environmental factors of wellness."},
{firstname: "Jim                      ", lastname: "Posniewski               ", address1: "                                   ", street: "                                   ", city: "Clifton Park                       ", us_state: "NY  ", zipcode: "12065       ", country: "USA                      ", work: "                    ", home: "                    ", cell: "                    ", fax: "                    ", e_mail: "jhpos@nycap.rr.com                                ", website: "                                                  ", photo1: "NY_Jim-Posniewski.jpg              ", photo2: "NY_Jim-Posniewski_1.jpg            ", bio: "JIM POSNIEWSKI.  A long time student of Jiang Jianye and Lu Yuzhi, Jim has also studied with many famous masters in workshops and seminars including Chen Zhenglei, Li Deyin, and Jou Tsung Hwa.  Experienced in many styles and forms of empty hand as well as sword and staff weapons forms, he has been a gold medal winner in group and individual competitions, including Federation Cup Champion of the USA National Tai Chi Chuan Federation in 2002.  Jim is a certified USAWKF national instructor and judge, having completed the 1st National Wushu Instructors and Judges Course taught in the USA in 2005.  "},
{firstname: "Jim                      ", lastname: "Ridlon                   ", address1: "                                   ", street: "2771 Co. Rd. 16                    ", city: "Georgetown                         ", us_state: "NY  ", zipcode: "13072       ", country: "USA                      ", work: "                    ", home: "(315) 837-4316      ", cell: "                    ", fax: "                    ", e_mail: "jrid@frontiernet.net                              ", website: "                                                  ", photo1: "NY_Jim-Ridlon.jpg                  ", photo2: "NY_Jim-Ridlon_1.jpg                ", bio: "JIM RIDLON. Jim Ridlon combines his undergraduate work in Physical Education/ Recreation and B.S.N. R.N. practice with 10 years of daily study of qigong and tai chi chuan. He has been a student of Jiang Jian-ye since 2000 and a seminar student of many notable American and Chinese masters. He has experience with Japanese martial arts, yoga, and has been practicing meditation since a teenager. He has been teaching, in some capacity, since 1985 with a focus on qigong and tai chi chuan since 2002."},
{firstname: "Brendan                  ", lastname: "Rogers                   ", address1: "South Korea                        ", street: "                                   ", city: "                                   ", us_state: "XX  ", zipcode: "            ", country: "South Korea              ", work: "                    ", home: "                    ", cell: "                    ", fax: "                    ", e_mail: "                                                  ", website: "                                                  ", photo1: "XX_Skorea_Brendan-Rogers.jpg       ", photo2: "XX_Skorea_Brendan-Rogers_1.jpg     ", bio: ""},
{firstname: "Gregory                  ", lastname: "Rubinstein               ", address1: "                                   ", street: "570 Goucher St.                    ", city: "Johnstown                          ", us_state: "PA  ", zipcode: "15905       ", country: "USA                      ", work: "(646) 220-9089      ", home: "(814) 535-3499x150  ", cell: "                    ", fax: "                    ", e_mail: "gregory.e.rubinstein@gmail.com                    ", website: "                                                  ", photo1: "PA_Gregory-Rubinstein.jpg          ", photo2: "PA_Gregory-Rubinstein_1.jpg        ", bio: "GREGORY RUBINSTEIN. Gregory was thirteen when he first got involved with martial arts and yoga (in the Soviet Union), including karate, taekwondo, Thai boxing, Shaolin kungfu, Hatha yoga, and tai chi chuan. He began learning Yang style in 1995 and has been teaching since 2003."},
{firstname: "Terry                    ", lastname: "Rutledge                 ", address1: "                                   ", street: "12615 Ivyforest Dr.                ", city: "Cypress                            ", us_state: "TX  ", zipcode: "77429       ", country: "USA                      ", work: "                    ", home: "                    ", cell: "(832) 444-0986      ", fax: "                    ", e_mail: "terutledge@comcast.net                            ", website: "                                                  ", photo1: "TX_Terry-Rutledge.jpg              ", photo2: "TX_Terry-Rutledge_1.jpg            ", bio: "TERRY RUTLEDGE. Terry began unarmed combat training with US Marine instructors at age 13, and later served in the US Army for 24 years. A student of Yang style tai chi chuan since 1996, he has been teaching at Champions Martial Arts in Houston since 2001. Currently he teaches 48 Combined Forms, 32 Sword Forms, and Simplified 24 Forms, as well as qigong."},
{firstname: "Laddie                   ", lastname: "Sacharko                 ", address1: "                                   ", street: "                                   ", city: "Willimantic                        ", us_state: "CT  ", zipcode: "06226       ", country: "USA                      ", work: "(860) 455-0353      ", home: "                    ", cell: "                    ", fax: "                    ", e_mail: "starfarmtaichi@charter.net                        ", website: "www.Starfarmtaiji.com                             ", photo1: "CT_Laddie-Sacharko.jpg             ", photo2: "CT_Laddie-Sacharko_1.jpg           ", bio: "LADDIE SACHARKO. Founder and chief instructor at the Starfarm Tai Chi & Qigong Search Center, Laddie began the practice of tai chi chuan and qigong in 1988, during his 25 years in the US Army. He was exposed to a wide variety of styles from many teachers, but was most influenced by his study with Master Jou Tsung Hwa at Tai Chi Farm in Warwick, New York. He has been teaching since 1996 and also gives lectures and demonstrations."},
{firstname: "Robert D.                ", lastname: "Saint-Louis              ", address1: "                                   ", street: "310 South Locust St.               ", city: "Genoa                              ", us_state: "IL  ", zipcode: "60135-1235  ", country: "USA                      ", work: "                    ", home: "(815) 784-9115      ", cell: "(815) 762-2818      ", fax: "                    ", e_mail: "rsaintlouis47@yahoo.com                           ", website: "                                                  ", photo1: "IL_Bob-SaintLouis.jpg              ", photo2: "IL_Bob-SaintLouis_1.jpg            ", bio: "ROBERT D. SAINT-LOUIS. Robert has studied Chinese martial arts since the early 1960s—for 27 of those years with his first teacher, master Dr. Yang Zhoung. From him he learned Yang style tai chi chuan and jin, followed by wild goose and Wu style forms, sword forms, and more. Twice he studied at the Shaolin monastery. Since 1996, though, he has studied healing and medical qigong, in the U.S. and China. As a Yang style tai chi chuan master, he has taught and lectured since the 1970s, to students who become advanced practitioners."},
{firstname: "Karen                    ", lastname: "Schlachter               ", address1: "                                   ", street: "687 6th St.                        ", city: "Atco                               ", us_state: "NJ  ", zipcode: "08004       ", country: "USA                      ", work: "(856) 767-5472      ", home: "                    ", cell: "(609) 608-8300      ", fax: "                    ", e_mail: "taichisparrow@yahoo.com                           ", website: "                                                  ", photo1: "NJ_Karen-Schlachter.jpg            ", photo2: "NJ_Karen-Schlachter_1.jpg          ", bio: "KAREN SCHLACHTER. Karen began studying martial arts in 1960, with black belts in judo and karate, a black sash (level 2) in Chinese boxing, and teacher certification in Yang style tai chi chuan and qigong. She has been teaching since the 1970s. Also a master teacher of Usiu and Karuna reiki, she combines this with qigong healing techniques. Though inducted into six different Halls of Fame, she continues to train with her mentor, Sigung Sunyata Saraswati, and her teacher, Sifu Ken Cohen."},
{firstname: "Brother Bernard          ", lastname: "Seif, SMC                ", address1: "                                   ", street: "HC 1 Box 455 Frantz Road           ", city: "Brodheadsville                     ", us_state: "PA  ", zipcode: "18322-9630  ", country: "USA                      ", work: "(570) 992-3448      ", home: "                    ", cell: "                    ", fax: "                    ", e_mail: "monk@epix.net                                     ", website: "www.gentlestrength.org                            ", photo1: "PA_Brother-Bernard.jpg             ", photo2: "PA_Brother-Bernard_1.jpg           ", bio: " BERNARD SEIF. Brother Seif, a Christian monk and doctor of natural medicine, especially Chinese medicine, is a certified level four qigong teacher (sifu). He has been active in the National Qigong Association, in which he is a lifetime professional member. He is also a member of the World Academic Society of Medical Qigong, Beijing, and the author of numerous professional papers."},
{firstname: "Glen                     ", lastname: "Sheats                   ", address1: "                                   ", street: "1701 Mattie St SE                  ", city: "Canton                             ", us_state: "OH  ", zipcode: "44707       ", country: "USA                      ", work: "(330) 484-0786      ", home: "                    ", cell: "                    ", fax: "                    ", e_mail: "Glen-helens@sbcglobal.net                         ", website: "                                                  ", photo1: "OH_Glen-Sheats.jpg                 ", photo2: "OH_Glen-Sheats_1.jpg               ", bio: "GLEN SHEATS. Glen began martial arts training in 1994, earning a black belt in kungfu. In 2004 he began the study of qigong, while teaching kungfu. Currently he is working with Grandmaster Jiang Jian-ye in the study of various tai chi chuan styles, as well as qigong, bagua, and xingyi."},
{firstname: "James                    ", lastname: "Sievert                  ", address1: "c/o Goddess Elite                  ", street: "23140 Lorain Rd                    ", city: "North Olmstead                     ", us_state: "OH  ", zipcode: "44070       ", country: "USA                      ", work: "(440) 532-0218      ", home: "                    ", cell: "                    ", fax: "                    ", e_mail: "HealthPreservation@sbcglobal.net                  ", website: "                                                  ", photo1: "OH_James-Sievert.jpg               ", photo2: "OH_James-Sievert_1.jpg             ", bio: " JAMES E. SIEVERT. James began the study of martial arts in 1977. Four years later he earned his 2nd dan in Taekwondo. From 1984 to 1991 he studied traditional Filipino martial art. In 1986 he began the study of Wu style taiji chuan and, in 1990, qigong. Since 2002 he has taught Wu and Sun style tai chi chuan as well as the Beijing (Yang style) “24 forms.” Qigong practice is included in all his tai chi chuan classes."},
{firstname: "Mark                     ", lastname: "Small                    ", address1: "                                   ", street: "23 Utopia Rd                       ", city: "Asheville                          ", us_state: "NC  ", zipcode: "28805       ", country: "USA                      ", work: "(828) 285-2929      ", home: "                    ", cell: "                    ", fax: "                    ", e_mail: "msmall@main.nc.us                                 ", website: "                                                  ", photo1: "NC_Mark-Small.jpg                  ", photo2: "NC_Mark-Small_1.jpg                ", bio: "MARK SMALL. Beginning the study of tai chi chuan as a teenager, Mark has been teaching since the 1960s in the US, the Philippines, and Norway. He has studied with many well known master teachers, including Jou Tsung Hwa (qigong and tai chi chuan), Chen Man Ching (tai chi chuan), and William C. C. Chen."},
{firstname: "Elisa C.                 ", lastname: "Smith                    ", address1: "                                   ", street: "6241 SW 60  Street                 ", city: "Miami                              ", us_state: "FL  ", zipcode: "33143       ", country: "USA                      ", work: "                    ", home: "                    ", cell: "(305) 343-6365      ", fax: "                    ", e_mail: "elisa@abideinchi.com                              ", website: "www.abideinchi.com                                ", photo1: "FL_Elisa-Smith.jpg                 ", photo2: "FL_Elisa-Smith_1.jpg               ", bio: "ELISA C. SMITH. Elisa was first introduced to Tai Chi during a marketing retreat in 2003.   After immediately feeling tension dissolve in her body during that first session, she became a devoted practitioner of the art.  Desiring to share with others the joy and health benefits of Tai Chi, Elisa became an instructor.  Since 2005, she has been certified to teach Dr. Paul Lam’s Tai Chi for Health programs.   In 2008 Elisa started taking with Grandmaster Jiang Jian-ye qi gong workshops, including Dao of the Dragon Qi Gong, Yin Yang Medical Qi Gong, Qi Gong for High Blood Pressure and Chinese Yoga.  After being impressed with the quality of the programs and the healing qi generated from the forms, she became a Health Preservation Association instructor."},
{firstname: "Jim                      ", lastname: "Smith                    ", address1: "                                   ", street: "115 Central School Road            ", city: "Wantage                            ", us_state: "NJ  ", zipcode: "07461       ", country: "USA                      ", work: "(973) 875-7668      ", home: "                    ", cell: "                    ", fax: "                    ", e_mail: "jimjoann@ptd.net                                  ", website: "                                                  ", photo1: "NJ_Jim-Smith.jpg                   ", photo2: "NJ_Jim-Smith_1.jpg                 ", bio: "JIM SMITH. Having had a successful military and educational career, the past decade has been spent studying the Asian arts and cultures. Taiji and the related healing arts can be preformed by people of all ages and physical ability, and can make a profound improvement in ones balance, flexibility, concentration, and muscle strength and control. <br />Trained in both Chen and Yang styles, I still find an ever compelling desire to expand my knowledge and to pass on those techniques and practices afforded me. The enjoyment of practicing a range of Qigong sets, yoga, and meditation has improved my focus and physical health and has given me a relaxed outlook. The benefits are real and are adaptable and safe for all ages and stages of health.  "},
{firstname: "John                     ", lastname: "Sobraske                 ", address1: "                                   ", street: "11 N. Goodman St., Ste. 34         ", city: "Rochester                          ", us_state: "NY  ", zipcode: "14607       ", country: "USA                      ", work: "(585) 271-1360      ", home: "                    ", cell: "                    ", fax: "                    ", e_mail: "sobraske@rochester.rr.com                         ", website: "www.naturaloasisny.com                            ", photo1: "NY_John-Sobraske.jpg               ", photo2: "NY_John-Sobraske_1.jpg             ", bio: "JOHN SOBRASKE John is a practioner of qigong, botanical medicine, classical homeopathy and psychotherapy.  He has a certificate in acupuncture from Jung Tao School of Traditional Chinese Medicine in Sugar Hill, North Carolina.  Previous to his work with Jiang Jian-ye, he studied qigong and taijiquan with Peter Pauley, Sean Christian Marshall and Lisa O'Shea."},
{firstname: "Chad                     ", lastname: "Song                     ", address1: "                                   ", street: "219 Logan Crescent                 ", city: "Regina, SK                         ", us_state: "XX  ", zipcode: "S4S5S8      ", country: "Canada                   ", work: "(306) 337-2330      ", home: "(306) 584-2933      ", cell: "                    ", fax: "                    ", e_mail: "navy1987@gmail.com                                ", website: "                                                  ", photo1: "XX_Canada_Chad-Song.jpg            ", photo2: "XX_Canada_Chad-Song_1.jpg          ", bio: "Chad Song has been practicing martial arts since 1987, including boxing, Hapkido, and Wing Chun.  He has been practicing Tai Chi since 1990.  Chad was Captain of the Navigation Department soccer team at Shanghai Maritime University, and assistant coach of the Shanghai Maritime University (SMU) soccer team."},
{firstname: "Steven                   ", lastname: "Sonmore, L.Ac            ", address1: "Complete Oriental Medical Care, LLC", street: "                                   ", city: "Minneapolis                        ", us_state: "MN  ", zipcode: "            ", country: "USA                      ", work: "(612)-866-4000      ", home: "                    ", cell: "                    ", fax: "                    ", e_mail: "info@orientalmedcare.com                          ", website: "www.orientalmedcare.com/classes.html              ", photo1: "MN_Steven-Sonmore.jpg              ", photo2: "MN_Steven-Sonmore_1.jpg            ", bio: "STEVEN SONMORE. For more than 20 years Steven Sonmore has helped people transform health problems into solutions for attaining better health. Steven is a licensed acupuncturist, Qi Gong instructor, herbalist and Oriental bodywork therapist. He is licensed by the Minnesota Board of Medical Practice and certified by the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine."},
{firstname: "Belinda M.               ", lastname: "Stanton L.M.S.W.         ", address1: "                                   ", street: "35 So. Broadway, Apt H2            ", city: "Irvington                          ", us_state: "NY  ", zipcode: "10533       ", country: "USA                      ", work: "(914) 654-7011      ", home: "(518) 573-5384      ", cell: "(914) 235-7565      ", fax: "                    ", e_mail: "Wuwei_tzu@yahoo.com                               ", website: "                                                  ", photo1: "NY_Belinda-Stanton.jpg             ", photo2: "NY_Belinda-Stanton_1.jpg           ", bio: "BELINDA M. STANTON. Following earlier study of tai chi chuan, Belinda began working with Grand Master Jiang Jian-ye in 2005. She practices both Yang and Sun family styles, as well as medical qigong, which draws in qi to promote wellness and healing.  She enjoys sharing the cultivation of relaxation and inner harmony through application of these ancient Chinese practices. She has also competed in several tai chi chuan tournaments. Currently she teaches basic skills in tai chi chuan and medical qigong in Scarsdale, NY to promote balance, posture, joint strength, and healthy breathing."},
{firstname: "Jampa Mackenzie          ", lastname: "Stewart                  ", address1: "                                   ", street: "8100 Gantcrest Dr                  ", city: "Austin                             ", us_state: "TX  ", zipcode: "78749       ", country: "USA                      ", work: "(512) 291-8363      ", home: "(800) HEALTAO       ", cell: "                    ", fax: "                    ", e_mail: "jampa@HealingTaoInstitute.com                     ", website: "www.HealingTaoInstitute.com                       ", photo1: "TX_Jampa-Stewart.jpg               ", photo2: "TX_Jampa-Stewart_1.jpg             ", bio: "JAMPA MACKENZIE STEWART. Founder and director of the Healing Tao Institute, Jampa began his training at age 16 with zen meditation, then in 1972 began extensive training in tai chi chuan, Shaolin kungfu and qigong. Since then he has studied with many tai chi, qigong, and Taoist masters, mainly Ken Cohen. He holds a variety of certifications in teaching and healing, including an M.S. degree in oriental medicine from Southwest Acupuncture College in Santa Fe, and has written and collaborated on many books on tai chi, qigong, and Taoist healing."},
{firstname: "San Gee                  ", lastname: "Tam                      ", address1: "                                   ", street: "2330 Simmons Rd                    ", city: "Westfield                          ", us_state: "NC  ", zipcode: "27053       ", country: "USA                      ", work: "(336) 727-1131      ", home: "(336) 351-0858      ", cell: "                    ", fax: "                    ", e_mail: "sangee@triad.rr.com                               ", website: "                                                  ", photo1: "NC_Sangee-Tam.jpg                  ", photo2: "NC_Sangee-Tam_1.jpg                ", bio: "SAN GEE TAM. Master Tam has been practicing tai chi chuan and qigong since 1970. In 1982 he started the Golden Flower Tai Chi School in London, England. Since then, he has trained more than 600 instructor level students, some of whom have started Golden Flower schools in the U.S. and Puerto Rico, Europe, and Siberia. Master Tam has a wide background in personal growth, healing, energy cultivation, and various therapies. He has studied with many famous masters and now lives at the Heavenly Way, Golden Flower Retreat and Training Center."},
{firstname: "Rich                     ", lastname: "Thewissen                ", address1: "                                   ", street: "22 High St.                        ", city: "Westerly                           ", us_state: "RI  ", zipcode: "06379       ", country: "USA                      ", work: "(860) 599-4511      ", home: "                    ", cell: "(410) 285-5250      ", fax: "                    ", e_mail: "rthewissen@yahoo.com                              ", website: "                                                  ", photo1: "RI_Richard-Thewissen.jpg           ", photo2: "RI_Richard-Thewissen_1.jpg         ", bio: "RICHARD THEWISSEN. Richard has been studying martial arts since 1982, including kung fu, Okinawa goju ryu and shito ryu karate, ju jitsu, and aikido, but his current main interest is internal martial arts, in particular tai chi and qigong. He teaches Yang style tai chi chuan and also karate."},
{firstname: "Allen                    ", lastname: "Tierney                  ", address1: "                                   ", street: "                                   ", city: "Albany                             ", us_state: "NY  ", zipcode: "            ", country: "USA                      ", work: "                    ", home: "                    ", cell: "                    ", fax: "                    ", e_mail: "tai-chi-massage@earthlink.net                     ", website: "                                                  ", photo1: "NY_Allen-Tierney.jpg               ", photo2: "NY_Allen-Tierney_1.jpg             ", bio: "ALLEN TIERNEY. Allen has been exposed to martial arts his entire life, since his father practiced Okinawan Shoryn Ryu (karate). After studying that art as well as aikido, he began learning Yang style tai chi chuan, qigong, and kungfu in 1996. In 1999 he graduated from massage school and in 2001 began study with Grand Master Jiang Jian-ye, first in Yang, then in Chen style tai chi chuan. Since then he has practiced various Chen forms as well as qigong, applications, and push hands, mostly through private lessons. He gives private lessons in tai chi chuan and qigong, focusing on increasing body and energetic awareness to assist in intentional self-healing.  He also practices various modalities of massage, applying what he has learned from tai chi and qigong."},
{firstname: "Richard                  ", lastname: "Todd                     ", address1: "                                   ", street: "2765 Friday Lane                   ", city: "Cocoa                              ", us_state: "FL  ", zipcode: "32926       ", country: "USA                      ", work: "(321) 631-6791      ", home: "                    ", cell: "(321) 863-1360      ", fax: "                    ", e_mail: "exec@rwtodd.net                                   ", website: "                                                  ", photo1: "FL_Richard-Todd.jpg                ", photo2: "FL_Richard-Todd_1.jpg              ", bio: "RICHARD TODD. Richard is registered with the National Qigong Association as a level one certified qigong instructor and was formerly a senior instructor of tai chi chuan at Wah Lum of Melbourne. He is also certified as an instructor of Wu's Hunyuan Gong for health and fitness."},
{firstname: "Susanne                  ", lastname: "Truesdale                ", address1: "                                   ", street: "                                   ", city: "Melbourne                          ", us_state: "FL  ", zipcode: "            ", country: "USA                      ", work: "(321) 704-0039      ", home: "                    ", cell: "                    ", fax: "                    ", e_mail: "s.truesdale@yahoo.com                             ", website: "www.spiritom.com                                  ", photo1: "FL_Susan-Truesdale.jpg             ", photo2: "FL_Susan-Truesdale_1.jpg           ", bio: "SUSANNE TRUESDALE. Susanne has been practicing qigong since 2004, as well as tai chi (flowing aquatic energy in warm water).  She is a Member of the National Qigong Association (NQA) and teaches qigong classes with an emphasis on powerful, yet gentle movements for all people.  She has studied with leading authorities in the field including Dr. Roger Jhanke , Ruth Sova and Grandmaster Jiang Jianye.  <br />Susanne’s style combines the best of these approaches.  She offers a unique blend of self healing, meditative insight, and profound relaxation.  Her purpose is to help empower others to heal, relax, and share this peace with others."},
{firstname: "Sifu Gary E.             ", lastname: "Utterback                ", address1: "                                   ", street: "3450 Chaneyville Rd                ", city: "Owings                             ", us_state: "MD  ", zipcode: "20736       ", country: "USA                      ", work: "(410) 257-2365      ", home: "(410) 286-3631      ", cell: "(410) 474-4811      ", fax: "(410) 286-3632      ", e_mail: "utterbacksifu@comcast.net                         ", website: "                                                  ", photo1: "MD_Gary-Utterback.jpg              ", photo2: "MD_Gary-Utterback_1.jpg            ", bio: "GARY E. UTTERBACK. A martial arts practitioner since 1976, Sifu Utterback holds the rank of 4th degree black belt in Go-Ju Kempo Ju-Jitsu, is ranked ‘sifu’ in northern and southern kung fu, and is recognized as a 7th level black sash by the World Organization of Wu Shu and Kung Fu Masters. Also, he is certified as an International San Shou Referee."},
{firstname: "David                    ", lastname: "Vigoda                   ", address1: "                                   ", street: "9 Keith Road                       ", city: "Delmar                             ", us_state: "NY  ", zipcode: "12054       ", country: "USA                      ", work: "                    ", home: "(518) 453-0890      ", cell: "                    ", fax: "                    ", e_mail: "dvigoda518@gmail.com                              ", website: "                                                  ", photo1: "NY_David-Vigoda.jpg                ", photo2: "NY_David-Vigoda_1.jpg              ", bio: "DAVID VIGODA. David is a long-time student of Grandmaster Jiang Jian-ye and Lu Yuzhi in qigong and tai chi chuan: Yang, Chen, Sun, and Wudang styles, bare hand and staff, traditional and contemporary forms. He approaches practice as martial art and dance, discipline and relaxation, spiritual philosophy and healing. The sage Han Shan began a poem: “Clambering up the Cold Mountain path,/ The trail goes on and on…” Tai chi practice has a thousand way-stations, but no end, in the attainment of fitness, poise, and well-being. It is energizing and joyful."},
{firstname: "Sifu Jonathan B.         ", lastname: "Walker                   ", address1: "                                   ", street: "3 Warwick Road                     ", city: "Easthampton                        ", us_state: "NJ  ", zipcode: "08060       ", country: "USA                      ", work: "(609) 518-9399      ", home: "                    ", cell: "                    ", fax: "                    ", e_mail: "yangqichen@aol.com                                ", website: "www.qissagebodysystems.com                        ", photo1: "NJ_John-Walker.jpg                 ", photo2: "NJ_John-Walker_1.jpg               ", bio: "JONATHAN B. WALKER. Sifu Walker has been practicing martial arts since the early 1970s, beginning the study of tai chi chuan in 1990 and qigong in 1995. He is founder and teacher of a school, QiSsage Body Systems. Five-time martial artist Hall of Fame inductee, he is North American advisor to the Martial Arts of China Historical Society and co-creator of World Tai Chi & Qigong Day."},
{firstname: "Josie                    ", lastname: "Weaver                   ", address1: "                                   ", street: "                                   ", city: "Sunnyvale                          ", us_state: "CA  ", zipcode: "94086       ", country: "USA                      ", work: "(650) 248-3091      ", home: "                    ", cell: "                    ", fax: "                    ", e_mail: "josieweaver@sbcglobal.net                         ", website: "www.josieweaver.com                               ", photo1: "CA_Josefina-Weaver.jpg             ", photo2: "CA_Josefina-Weaver_1.jpg           ", bio: "JOSEFINA WEAVER. Josefina is certified as a teacher of tai chi and qigong and, since 2001, has been a professional movement teacher, with additional certifications in Hatha Yoga and the Rubenfeld Synergy Method, including coursework in the Alexander technique and Feldenkrais Awareness Through Movement. She works with students in the cultivation of inner peace and health in the areas of physical and emotional balance. "},
{firstname: "Brian                    ", lastname: "Wilson                   ", address1: "                                   ", street: "927 Beech Bend Dr                  ", city: "Nashville                          ", us_state: "TN  ", zipcode: "37221       ", country: "USA                      ", work: "(615) 613-5486      ", home: "                    ", cell: "                    ", fax: "                    ", e_mail: "brianwilson71@msn.com                             ", website: "                                                  ", photo1: "TN_Brian-Wilson.jpg                ", photo2: "TN_Brian-Wilson_1.jpg              ", bio: "BRIAN WILSON. Brian has been studying Yang style Tai Chi Chuan, Hubei Hsing Yi Chuan, Yichuan, and Bao Ding Shuai Jiao since 2000 with Sifu Dug Corpolongo.  He has been certified to teach tai chi and qigong since 2003 and has experience teaching many populations, most notably seniors.  He received his Masters in Oriental Medicine from Southwest Acupuncture College in 2006.  He and his wife live in Nashville, Tennessee where they practice oriental medicine, teach tai chi and qigong, and train with russian kettlebells."},
{firstname: "Victor                   ", lastname: "Young                    ", address1: "                                   ", street: "PO Box 10787                       ", city: "Honolulu                           ", us_state: "HI  ", zipcode: "96816       ", country: "USA                      ", work: "(808) 728-8286      ", home: "                    ", cell: "                    ", fax: "(808) 325-1727      ", e_mail: "YoungHawaii@yahoo.com                             ", website: "                                                  ", photo1: "HI_Victor-Young.jpg                ", photo2: "HI_Victor-Young_1.jpg              ", bio: "VICTOR YOUNG. Victor has a long association with martial arts, and Tai Chi Chuan.  Starting in 1958 as Winner of the Third Annual Technique of Instruction Competition, 15th Infantry Battalion U.S. Marine Corps Reserve, Honolulu, Hawaii, and a Diploma from Kodokan Judo, First Grade of Black Belt, Tokoyo, Japan in 1959.  From 1968 to 1973 he studied Tai Chi Chuan with Professor Dung Fu Ling in Honolulu, Hawaii.  From !973 to 1998 he continued study of Tai Chi Chuan with Professor Wong Jiuh in Taipei, Taiwan.  In 2000 Victor received a Governor's Kilohana Award for teaching Tai Chi Chuan and Qi Gong in Honolulu Hawaii."},
{firstname: "Paul                     ", lastname: "Yudell                   ", address1: "                                   ", street: "                                   ", city: "North Greenbush                    ", us_state: "NY  ", zipcode: "            ", country: "USA                      ", work: "                    ", home: "                    ", cell: "                    ", fax: "                    ", e_mail: "pjyudell@nycap.rr.com                             ", website: "                                                  ", photo1: "NY_Paul-Yudell.jpg                 ", photo2: "NY_Paul-Yudell_1.jpg               ", bio: "PAUL YUDELL. Paul started martial arts in 1973, studying Yang style tai chi chuan as a student of Master Tung Kai Ying. For 11 years he studied Tung family style traditional Yang tai chi, push hands, and fast tai chi. As a student of Grandmaster Jiang Jian-ye, Paul has now studied over 30 forms in tai chi, xingyi, baguazhang, and kungfu (open hand, weapons forms, qigong, Chen style, etc.) and has won numerous medals & trophies at various competitions."},
{firstname: "Tina Chunna              ", lastname: "Zhang                    ", address1: "                                   ", street: "9 Second Ave #6                    ", city: "New York                           ", us_state: "NY  ", zipcode: "10003       ", country: "USA                      ", work: "(212) 677-1894      ", home: "                    ", cell: "                    ", fax: "                    ", e_mail: "tineez@aol.com                                    ", website: "www.qigongforwomen.com                            ", photo1: "NY_Tina-Chunna-Zhang.jpg           ", photo2: "NY_Tina-Chunna-Zhang_1.jpg         ", bio: "TINA CHUNNA ZHANG. Beginning as a child Beijing with martial arts and dancing, Tina trained with the most respected internal martial arts masters in China. She is a disciple of Mast Li Bing Ci in northern Wu style tai chi chuan and Master Liu Jing Ru in Chen style bagua zhang. Coming to the U.S. in the 1980s, Tina later studied with Master Jiang Jian-ye and is a nationally ranked medalist in tai chi chuan and bagua zhang in forms, weapons, and push hands."},
];