After an "awakening" event, I was led from my Jewish roots to explore other spiritual paths, landing on Taoism through Qigong practices.

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Along my journey I have acquired the following:

• AAS degree in Medical Laboratory Technology since 1982

• Herbology certificate by the Living with Herbs Institute since 1996

• Certified Energy Healer - 3 year school : Inner Focus School for Advanced Energy Medicine, graduated in 2000 (Based on Barbara Brennans' "Brennan Healing Science" (BHS))

• BS degree in Interpersonal Communications from Colorado State University

• Qigong training with Master Michael Winn in Asheville, 1999 to 2020 with ongoing study

• Thai Yoga Massage training at the Atlanta School of Massage in 2003

• 12 week course in “Taoist Stone & Crystal Medicine” with Sarah Thomas, LAc., 2025

• Practitioner Member of the National Qigong Association (NQA)

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I had been in private practice from 1996-2001 in Atlanta working with clients through energy focused bodywork, meditation and herbalism. During that time I spoke at various hospitals and holistic centers on stress reduction and meditation, published a directory of holistic healers called The Healing Source, published articles in various local Atlanta publications, spoken on WRFG radio and Media One TV stations, and been featured in Atlanta Magazine. I was on the Oprah Winfrey show in April of 2007 speaking on lifestyle options.

Now living in Durham, North Carolina since 2006, I retired in 2024 from a Sr. Scientist position with Roche Diagnostics and currently teach Qigong and perform EnerQi Body Work.

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