Gloria is such an amazing yoga teacher . I'm feeling fully aligned , stretched and ready to take on…read morewhatever else after, like go on 10 miler run or just chill after her vinyasa workout . She helps me avoid injuries in my post yoga endeavors! Highly, highly recommend. And her soothing voice gives a right mindset anytime in hectic day. Wish I could have my yoga fix with her every day!!

Gloria is an amazing Qigong teacher. She explains things on a very basic level which I love. It's…read moreso easy to get lost in her flow. I've been practicing qigong with Gloria for months now and I feel my Qi and energy level is flowing more freely. I'm no longer in pain all over my body. I especially love how she incorporates information about Acupuncture/meridian channels, elements, emotions of each organ in Chinese Medicine. Rather than just showing us the moves.

I LOVED CATHERINE BURNS and if she were still there, this would be a 5-star review (I probably HAVE…read moregiven her a 5-star review in the past!) But I recently learned she retired. I decided to see the young man to whom she transferred her business and he gets less than 1-star from me. First, I exchanged 8 text messages with him before he identified that he was NOT Catherine Burns! Already a little suspect. Then when I was explaining why I had come in, he proceeded to mansplain to me why my heart rate might be elevated, that if I was concerned I should see my primary care physician, and how to take my blood pressure at home. During the treatment, while I was in the room by myself "relaxing", he was in the next room making a commotion (it sounded like those cupping cups being removed and thrown into a bin: crash, bang, clatter!) After he removed the needles and left me to collect myself, I felt a pain in my hand. There was a lump that looked like half a hard-boiled egg under my skin! When I pointed it out to him, and asked if there was anything I should be looking out for that might indicate things were getting worse, and also asked if there was anything I should do like ice or heat, the only response I got was that it was a hematoma and it was fine and it would resolve in about a day. No advice, no compassion, no bedside manner throughout the entire appointment! He did send me a text to check on me 2 days later. After I gave him an update, he continued to tell me how common this was, to which I responded that in the 40 years I've received acupuncture, and across my friends and family who receive acupuncture, we have never seen this before! To which he condescendingly asked whether any of us were medical professionals and then texted me NIH articles about the side effects of acupuncture. Then he asked how to invoice me! WOW!!! The nerve! Definitely NEVER going back! So - anyone know a good acupuncturist???

I LOVED CATHERINE BURNS and if she were still there, this would be a 5-star review (I probably HAVE…read moregiven her a 5-star review in the past!) But I recently learned she retired. I decided to see the young man to whom she transferred her business and he gets less than 1-star from me. First, I exchanged 8 text messages with him before he identified that he was NOT Catherine Burns! Already a little suspect. Then when I was explaining why I had come in, he proceeded to mansplain to me why my heart rate might be elevated, that if I was concerned I should see my primary care physician, and how to take my blood pressure at home. During the treatment, while I was in the room by myself "relaxing", he was in the next room making a commotion (it sounded like those cupping cups being removed and thrown into a bin: crash, bang, clatter!) After he removed the needles and left me to collect myself, I felt a pain in my hand. There was a lump that looked like half a hard-boiled egg under my skin! When I pointed it out to him, and asked if there was anything I should be looking out for that might indicate things were getting worse, and also asked if there was anything I should do like ice or heat, the only response I got was that it was a hematoma and it was fine and it would resolve in about a day. No advice, no compassion, no bedside manner throughout the entire appointment! He did send me a text to check on me 2 days later. After I gave him an update, he continued to tell me how common this was, to which I responded that in the 40 years I've received acupuncture, and across my friends and family who receive acupuncture, we have never seen this before! To which he condescendingly asked whether any of us were medical professionals and then texted me NIH articles about the side effects of acupuncture. Then he asked how to invoice me! WOW!!! The nerve! Definitely NEVER going back! So - anyone know a good acupuncturist???

I've taken tai chi, karate and yoga over the past thirty years from truly great teachers in…read moreSeattle, Washington Dc and Boston. When I decided to see if qi gong would enhance the initial stirrings of chi from these other martial arts, I started taking classes at the Longevity center. I have to say that Arnold Tayim is one of the best teachers I have ever had. He has enormous knowledge, is highly articulate, and perhaps what distinguishes him the most is his eagerness to share that knowledge. Many of the traditional martial arts teachers, especially from Asia, have a semi macho tendency to dole out learnings slowly, insisting that students pay their dues for long periods before getting another snippet of learning. Arnold unabashedly draws from a huge array of information, from many teachers and disciplines, and communicates them very clearly, patiently, and always taking time throughout class to pause for questions (which students freely raise, allowing for a highly interactive discussion.). He even encourages students to record his verbal walkthrough of qi gong exercises so we have his guiding voice when we practice at home. I look forward to years of learning from such an enthusiastic and knowledgeable instructor.

I started taking weekly qigong classes with Sifu Arnold here in September, and so far they have…read morebeen great! It's amazing to experience first hand how one can create, scatter, gather, and manipulate energy, for one's betterment. Sifu Arnold is an excellent and very clear instructor who really makes sure that students are imbibing the concepts and the practice itself. He shares handouts, reviews the previous weeks' practices and slowly builds into more complex practices. He is patient, engaging and also fosters a sense of community. This class is great for anyone in the healing field who seeks to learn how to manage energy on a very minute level, as well as anyone seeking to understand how to leverage his/her energy in its optimal form.

Wonderful instructor she makes it fun and easy even for total beginners check out the neighborhood…read moreby donation class in Murphy park Saturdays at 9am.

Really glad I found Morning Crane. This was honestly one of those places I didn't even realize I…read morehad been looking for until I experienced it. It's in a cute upstairs space in downtown Willow Glen, and the second you walk in it just feels peaceful. It has a calming atmosphere that makes you slow down for a minute. I went in for an evaluation because I've been dealing with some pretty intense foot and ankle pain. Christine spent time asking questions and really trying to understand what my body has been through instead of jumping straight into treatment. I appreciated that she looked at everything as a whole rather than just focusing on where it hurt. She scanned my body and also performed fire cupping where it made sense. I left feeling so much better than when I walked in. I also know this probably isn't a one-visit fix, and I actually appreciated that there weren't any unrealistic promises--just a plan to help my body continue healing. If you're looking for a more holistic approach to caring for your body, I'd definitely recommend checking this place out. I'll absolutely be back.

I was late for my 10am appointment at Morning Crane this morning and had to rush to get there,…read morewhich is not how you want to start off a relaxing massage. It was my first time seeing Christine, and she was kind about me being tardy. We did an intake session and then she used the short time we had left (due to me being late) for a massage. Christine first focused on my shoulders and neck where I hold pain. She incorporated stretches into the deep tissue massage. I had a heat lamp on my feet to warm them and relaxing music played overhead. I relaxed in no time. Next she massaged my face and jawline, reminding me occasionally to breathe deeply. It felt wonderful. I had a mild migraine when we started and it was gone when we were done. Christine is very personable and well educated in holistic healing practices. I'm looking forward to returning and also plan to look into her qigong classes.

I received a healing today from John which combined Shamanism and Qi Gong. I have received lots of…read moretypes of bodywork and Qi Gong over the years but this was by far the best healing I have ever received. I don't quite know how to put into words what happened. It involved finding stuck energy in various parts of my body, singing, bringing breath to those areas and most importantly learning tools that I can bring back into my everyday life. This description is of course like trying to capture a photo of a moment that can't quite be captured. I feel lighter. John is the real deal shaman. If you have something going on that seems stuck, both physical or emotional (of course they are related), you should give this a try. I have wanted someone to work on my psoas area for years because I know it holds trauma, I felt not only glad that someone finally knew where to work but also safe. I have also received Ayruvedic counseling from Cherie and she is very passionate about her healing art. She truly cares. She takes the time to really assess your dosha and give you suggestions for making these changes. She also makes the best Ghee and will teach you how. She also takes the time to follow up on you as you incorporate these changes into your routine. These two are not to be missed. I am in the healing field and will send many people their way.

My deeply profound experience began with a thorough Ayurvedic assessment by Cherie. She really took…read morethe time to understand what was going on with my system and how my thyroid imbalances can be improved with simple dietary changes. She offered me some of her amazing homemade ghee which I am loving and using every day. After the consultation I moved into the amazing sacred space John had created with candles, sage, and a very comfy massage table. John is a very intuitive qi gong healer and has a deep innate sense of how energy moves and shifts in the body. I felt a connection to organs in my body I didn't realize I was so disconnected to. The two of them work together symbiotically to create an authentic healing and grounding experience. I felt more taken care of then I have every experienced from other alternative medicine practitioners. Thank you so much for your nurturing and kindness and for helping empower me to take better care of myself.

Louise is such a fantastic instructor and makes you feel so comfortable. She is very knowledgeable…read moreand has so much experience and is so good at sharing that with all her students. She has so much patience and does such a great job giving individual attention when needed. I love her class and she has made learning Tai Chi and Qi Gong so fun. She has great stories too. I highly recommend her classes.

Louise LaFosse is a great Qi Gong and Tai Chi instructor: knowledgeable and kind. This is a great…read moreexercise program to improve strength and balance, as well as breathing exercises.