BIOGRAPHY
Born and raised in West Hempstead, NY, I come from a musical family. At age 14, I picked up a guitar and began writing songs. I continued writing and playing music in bands throughout high school. At age 17, I moved to Boston to attend Northeastern University, where I received a Bachelor of Science degree in Social Psychology. I kept writing and performing in New England hoping to make a living from my lifelong passion. At age 27, my attempt at a musical career was stalled out and my credit cards maxed out. A friend told me about a jazz booking agency that was looking for a new agent. I jumped at the chance to be in the music business and for 2 years, worked as a booking agent for jazz artists. In 1980, I went out on the road to tour manage a young guitarist we represented. I fell in love with his music so much when we returned from that tour, I began managing him with the owner of the agency. That musician/composer was Pat Metheny. My qigong/energy work began in 2005 and ran parallel with my management work. I have since stepped back into a consulting role and allowed myself more time for teaching and learning. The 46 years I spent working with Ted Kurland (TKA) managing Pat was amazing and a true life learning experience that prepared me for my next phase which was devoting much more of my time teaching and continuing to learn.
HOW IT BEGAN: In December 2005, after my second knee surgery, traditional physical therapy was not helping my recovery. One day, looking to heal the stiffness and pain in my knee, I wandered into an energy yoga center to see if they could help me. I was given a free class and 30 minutes of energy healing. After that, I felt really good. Without thinking much, I joined for 3 months as a student. After practicing for 2 weeks I felt amazing and I just knew this was something I wanted to do for the rest of my life. After 3 months, my knee was pain-free and my range of motion went from 50%-100%. I felt less stressed out and my heart began to open again. After many trainings and workshops, under the tutelage of my master healer/teacher, Chun Shim, I went on to become a teacher and workshop trainer. After 9 years of practice/teaching, I moved on to learn other forms of energy healing. I became a Reiki master teacher, Tong Ren practitioner, studied with QiGong master Robert Peng and shaman, Sandra Ingerman. I have spent years studying the teachings of Ram Dass and have integrated what I have learned into my own life and teachings, with the intention to help guide others toward a healthier and happier life.
TRAINING
Initial Awakening Workshop 2006
Shim Sung (Finding Your True Self) Workshop 2006 with Master Chun Shim
Graduate of Energy Healer School 2006
Healing Chakra Workshop with Master Byuk Woon Sunsa Nim 2007
100 Day Essence Training with Master Chun Shim Nim 2007
Chun Myung Spiritual Training with Master Byuk Woon Sunsa Nim 2008
Chun Hwa Meditation Training with Master Byuk Woon Sunsa Nim 2009
Brain Management Certification Training Master Syong Kim 2010
Chi Nei Tsang Training with Grand Master Mantak Chia 2011
Tong Ren Certification training with Grand Master Tom Tan 2011
Do Tong Training with Master Jung Shim 2012
Reiki Master certification Training with Libby Barnett 2013
Qigong Master Key training with Robert Peng 2015
Shamanic Training (Medicine for the Earth) with Sandra Ingerman 2015
Reiki Master Teacher certification with Libby Barnett 2017
Yi Jin Jing Training with Robert Peng 2019
Live Long Qigong Training with Robert Peng 2022
Center of Light-School of Sound Healing Workshop with Zacciah Blackburn 2022
Qi Bliss Training with Robert Peng 2023
The 4 Cycles of Shaolin Qigong with Robert Peng 2024
CERTIFICATIONS:
REIKI MASTER TEACHER
TONG REN
BRAIN MANAGEMENT CONSULTANT
YI JIN JING
QIGONG MASTER KEY TRAINING
QIGONG PRACTIONER- NATIONAL QIGONG ASSOCIATION
TEACHING: CLASSES & WORKSHOPS:
2007-2013
o Instructor: Energy Yoga Center (Energy Yoga-Qi Gong classes (2007-2013)
o Music Manager for Finding Your True Self Workshops: Roots To Wings Healing Center, Byfield, MA (2008-13) CGI Fitness & Spa (2009) The American School, Lysin, Switzerland (2009) Honors Haven Resort & Wellness Center (2009-present). Master Chun Shim Trainer
o Music Manager for Living Healthy Workshop: Roots To Wings Yoga & Healing Center, Byfield, MA (2011) Master Chun Shim: Trainer
o Workshop: Opening Your Heart Chakra: Roots To Wings Yoga & Healing Center, Byfield, MA (2011)
o Workshop: Energy Body Workshop & Opening Your Heart Chakra: For The Red Cross of New England (2011)
o Workshop: The Path To Peace & Happiness: Brookline Adult & Community Education (3 part series January, 2012)
o Workshop: Releasing Your Stress & Finding Your Inner Peace: Brookline Adult & Community Education (September, 2012)
o Workshop: The Power of Music Meditation: Brookline Adult & Community Education (January, 2013)
o Workshop: The Power of Music Meditation: Newton Community Education (March, 2013)
2014-2017
o Weekly Class: Meditation & Mindfulness Weeks House Independent Living Community (2014 -2017)
o Weekly Class: Meditation & Mindfulness Casselman House Independent Living Community (2015-2017)
o Workshop: Music Meditation for Health & Healing: Brookline Adult & Community Education (February, 2014)
o Reiki Healer Clinic: Volunteer offering Reiki to clients at a once a month clinic for Brenner Reiki Healing (April, 2014-present)
o Workshop: How Well Do You Listen?: Brookline Adult & Community Education (January, 2015)
o Workshop: Managing Stress In The Modern World : Brookline Adult & Community Education (February, 2016)
o Workshop: 3 Body Qigong Conciousness Expo, Boston, MA (September 2017)
o Workshop: Managing Stress In The Modern World : Brookline Adult & Community Education (October, 2017)
2018-2021
o Weekly Class: Meditation & Mindfulness Weeks House Independent Living Community (2016 -2021)
o Weekly Class: Meditation & Mindfulness Casselman House Independent Living Community (2016 -2021)
o Workshop: Music Meditation for Health & Healing: Brookline Adult & Community Education (April 2018)
o Workshop: Cultivating Your Ki for Reiki Practitioners, Celebration of Reiki Conference, Brookline, MA (April 2018)
o Workshop: Music Meditation for Health & Healing: Brookline Adult & Community Education (October 2018)
o Workshop: Qigong for Inner Peace - 50 hr. Teacher Training Yoga Depot (January-April 2019)
o Workshop: Music Meditation for Health & Healing: Dedham TV (January 2019)
o Class: 3 Body Qigong : Life Time Athletic Westwood, MA (March 2019)
o Workshop: Cultivating Your Ki for Reiki Practitioners, Celebration of Reiki Conference, Brookline, MA (April 2019)
o Workshop: Managing Stress In The Modern World : Brookline Adult & Community Education (May, 2019)
o Workshop: Qigong For Power & Vitality : Life Time Athletic Westwood, MA (June 2019)
o Workshop: Taught Qigong for Inner Peace - 50 hr. Teacher Training Yoga Depot (September - November 2019)
o Workshop: Music Meditation for Health & Healing: Brigham & Woman’s Hospital- Soiree for Stroke patients (October 2019)
o Workshop: Qigong for Seniors: Yoga Depot, Lexington, MA - (January 2020)
o Workshop: Music Meditation for Health & Healing: Yoga Depot (February 2020)
o Class: Qigong Meditation & Story Circle: Zoom (April-December 2020)
o Workshop: Shamanic Journeying: Zoom w/Jim Wolfson (May 2020)
o Weekly Class: 3 Body Qigong: Zoom on Circles of Wisdom Wednesdays (April 2020-21)
o Workshop: Meditating with Music & Sound: Circles of Wisdom Zoom (February 2021)
o Workshop: How Well Do You Listen? : Circles of Wisdom Zoom (February 2021)
o Workshop: 3 Body Qigong: Health Journalists Fellowship Conference (September 2021)
o Class: 3 Body Qigong: Community Wellness Program, Town of Watertown- Library (September - December 2021)
o Workshop: Re-Discovering Your True Self: Circles of Wisdom (October 2021)
o Workshop: 3 Body Qigong: Managing Stress for Health & Healing Community Education, Boston Children’s Hospital (December 2021)
2022-2024
o Weekly Class: 3 Body Qigong Seasonal Practice: Zoom Wednesdays (2020 -2024)
o Weekly Class: Meditation & Mindfulness Weeks House Independent Living Community (2022 -2024)
o Weekly Class: Meditation & Mindfulness Casselman House Independent Living Community (2022 -2024)
o Class: 3 Body Qigong: Community Wellness Program, Town of Watertown-Library (January - June 2022)
o Workshop: 3 Body Qigong: Health Journalists Fellowship Conference (September 2022)
o Workshop: 3 Body Qigong: Healthy Body Happy Heart Circles of Wisdom Zoom (January 2023)
o Class: 3 Body Qigong: Community Wellness Program, Town of Watertown-Library (March - May 2023)
o Workshop: 3 Body Qigong: Health Journalists Fellowship Conference (October, 2023)
o Class: 3 Body Qigong for Health & Healing: Norwood Public Library (January, 2024)
o Class: 3 Body Qigong Community Wellness Program, City of Watertown-Library (April, 2024)
o Class: 3 Body Qigong Wellness Well Expo, Swampscott, MA (September, 2024)
o Workshop: 3 Body Qigong: Health Journalists Fellowship Conference (September, 2024)
o Class: 3 Body Qigong Community Wellness Program, City of Watertown-Library (September, 2024)
o Workshop: Music Meditation for Health & Healing Healthy Acadia, Bar Harbor, Maine (October, 2024)
o Class: 3 Body Qigong for Health & Healing Community Wellness Program, City of Watertown-Library (September, 2024)
o Class: 3 Body Qigong for Health & Healing: Healthy Acadia, Bar Harbor, Maine (December 2024)
o Class: End of Year Meditation: On Zoom, open to all (December 2024)
2025-2027
o Weekly Class: 3 Body Qigong Seasonal Practice: Zoom Wednesdays (2025)
o Weekly Class: Meditation & Mindfulness Weeks House Independent Living Community (2016 -2025)
o Weekly Class: Meditation & Mindfulness Casselman House Independent Living Community (2016 -2025)
o Class: 3 Body Qigong for Health & Healing: Norwood Public Library (January, 2025)
o Class: 3 Body Qigong for Health & Healing Community Wellness Program, City of Watertown-Library (January 2025)