During my 10 trips to Asia to lecture, show my work and teach I have learned and continue to learn about traditional Asian cultures especially Chinese Medicine and Tai Chi. I taught tai chi at the Natural Step School for about 5 years and then studied with Dr. He and her proteges at the American Academy of Oriental Medicine in Roseville. I have over 25 years of teaching experience and have been practicing tai chi for about 15 years and teaching it for 9. I approach this martial art as a healing practice knowing it is fantastic for balance and holistic mental and physical well being. For me, Tai Chi connects me to a deeper purpose as a being in the world. It powerfully brings me to myself in ways that are part of my spiritual understanding. In my other life I am an accomplished artist and hand papermaker often mentoring younger practioneers.
