The qigong classes at Energy Matters are quite wonderful. My teacher is very knowledgeable,…read morecaring, nonjudgmental, and knows how to teach. Qigong is great for health and calmness. I'm 82 years old and can imagine doing this for the rest of my life.

Gail Whang is an excellent teacher. I've had the privilege of her classes for about a year (part…read moreA,B) Qi Gong has given me tranquility, centeredness, and inner calm while at the same time improving balance and strength. Its so wonderful to have this tool to heal oneself

I trek to Oakland because I can't find a Taoist priest, acupuncturist, tui na massage therapist,…read moreteacher of martial arts, qigong, and taichi in SF! I finally found a one-stop shop for Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). I couldn't find anyone in SF or Oakland with his years of experience and wide variety of modalities. Unlike many acupuncturists, he does things acupuncturists are supposed to do but might not have time to, according to TCM books I've read: - Is full of healing humor. - Uses all his senses to assess my body, mind, and spirit. For example, he knew things about my life without me telling him. And he looked for the level of light in my eyes and half moons in my nails, and qi in my voice. And he assessed the pattern of my tongue, and vitality of my pulse. I learned so much in one session, such as how my pulse on my wrist compares to his. - Asks about almost everything in my life, and more importantly, if I know the root cause of my issues. - Is intuitive and respectful. He knew things that I didn't mention. - Is well-versed in energy work. - Shares self-care tips beyond generic ones. And his intake form was one of the most thorough ones I've filled out. Luckily, after they billed my health insurance, I learned I didn't have to pay his full price out of pocket even thought because he's out of network.

After more than a year of severe chronic sciatic pain, Dr. Feng cleared it off in a single visit…read more You can imagine the relief since I've been hobbling along and have even considered using a cane. In fact, I was even planning for it to be a permanent part of life going forward. Thank you, for sharing your gifts Dr. Feng. You are the best!

I have been going to this class for about a year and I think its an awesome class! The instructors…read moreare all super cool and patient with the students. I've been doing martial arts for over 7 years now and I've had my share of so called kung fu schools that don't really teach and are all about making money. This is not one of those schools. The monks are incredibly talented and inspire me as a student. Since going to these classes, I've really improved my own martial arts as well as my overall health and fitness. If you've never taken martial arts before or just wanna try, I highly recommend this class... it's a totally friendly atmosphere and everyone is very supportive. oh yeah, love the convenient night and weekend classes since I don't do kung fu to make a living! note: some of the forms we are learning in addition to basic training (kicks, jumps, stances, etc) are: xiaohong quan, dahong quan, tongbei quan, shaolin staff, freestyle wushu.

Life Changing! I met Sheldon about 5 years ago when I was…read moregoing through a very rough patch in my life. I had difficulties coping with traumatic events and I felt completely lost. By pure luck, I stumbled upon his Qigong and Kung Fu classes. With his openness, calmness, warmth, patience, and frankness, he managed to help me see the light at the end of the tunnel. He introduced me to kung fu as a way of living. Sheldon is multi-talented: he's a martial artist, a musician, and a technology-savvy entrepreneur who speaks multiple languages and has travelled the world. His life experience allowed him to build a solid martial arts program capable of expanding people's minds. His class is very approachable, relatable and enjoyable. With his high emotional intelligence, Sheldon taught me how to understand life at a deeper level, he helped me see the world with a better eye, and he helped me find the focus i needed to start really living. It completely changed the way i think, the way i work and the way i live. I will forever be grateful for having had the opportunity to learn from him and encourage anyone who is ready for true transformation to take one of his classes!

I wanted to take a Qi Gong class and made several efforts to inquire about instruction. No one ever…read moregot back to me. Very disappointed.

I highly recommend this Shaolin Kung Fu studio. My son started there when he was 5 and now he is…read more17 - a black belt and part-time instructor with Master Yan. I recently told Master Yan's wife, Joanna, that Master Yan helped me become a better father simply by watching his classes. Master Yan is a true master from the Shaolin Temple in China - something that I found out later on my own as Master Yan is very modest. I am so grateful for all Master Yan has done for my son and me. It's amazing that a true master from China teaches here in Alameda. And it's more affordable than any other martial arts place that I have found. Thank you.

Sally is awesome! I've had acupuncture off and on from various practitioners, for various issues…read moreover the years, and Sally is by far the best I have found. She is truly top notch. I had been suffering from chronic, work related, hand and arm pain for months. It was pretty severe and was keeping me awake at night. It had also begun interfering with my ability to do my job. I felt like I had tried everything and was beginning to resign myself to just pain management, without hope of actually getting better. Sally recommended a schedule of twice weekly visits for 4 weeks. However, after only 1 treatment my pain was significantly reduced and I was sleeping through the night with no issues. After only 3 treatments my pain was completely gone! Now, I'm just on a maintenance plan to keep everything in check. Really amazing stuff. Sally has a quiet and compassionate manner. She listens carefully and makes helpful suggestions that I can implement easily on a daily basis. She receives my very highest recommendation.

I have been to many Acupuncturists over the years - Sally is top notch!…read moreHer treatment really helped me when I was under an extreme amount of stress and the herbs that she prescribed for me for some hormonal imbalances made a big difference right away. Her acupuncture technique is gentle and her quiet confidence is wonderfully reassuring. I reccomend Sally highly.

Jennifer has been an enormous help and I don't know where I would be without her. She has filled in…read moreand continues to fill in a lot of the missing puzzle pieces that traditional therapy stopped filling at some point. Not only do I see the world differently now than when I started seeing her, but my life has changed for the better, as well. Jennifer has helped me build resilience or rather shown me my own resilience and helped me heal in a way that I didn't know was possible. Seriously could not recommend her enough!

I wanted to sit with a palmist and have my own hands read after doing some armchair studying of…read morepalmistry on my own. I didn't want to misinterpret what I was seeing. I'd had my hands read by a medium in SoCal and was disappointed by the minimal information from my hands that she'd given me, and the maximum information she sent me regarding astrological charting. Still looking for answers from my hands, I picked Jennifer because of her location (close to me here in NorCal) and Yelp reviews. She spent roughly 25 minutes silently studying my hands with a light while making copious notes in her notebook. Then she lay her pen down, took a deep breath and gave me her interpretations of what my hands say about me. The entire session (including the study of my hands, her interpretations and then my input at the end) lasted an hour and a half. I didn't prompt her with anything about myself prior to this reading except my profession (for scheduling purposes). Her insights into who I am and the problems I have been struggling to overcome were succinct, spot on, and delivered in such a gentle and compassionate way as to move me to tears. Her warmth and acceptance made it a safe space. I was relieved to have the chance to not only validate what she'd told me, but to speak about my concerns. I'm at a point in my life where I am enlisting the help of professional guides in all the different areas I need them. Jennifer's gentle touch and her widespread knowledge and experience with herbalism, energy work and a host of other healing methods are what sealed the deal for me with enlisting her help as a spiritual guide. My gratitude for our paths crossing at this juncture in my life is profound and has moved me to write this review. I only hope it helps bring more seekers to her. She is remarkable!

Dropped into a class with Shereel today and was absolutely delighted with her spirit, prowess and…read moreteaching. I thoroughly enjoyed the class, full of movement and the enjoyment of dance but also encouragement to be slow, connected and mindful. It was wonderful. I loved it!

Come celebrate life in Shereel's amazing dance class!! Whether you're brand new or an ascended…read moremaster, Shereel's infectious energy and inclusive non-judgemental approach will get you moving and sweating with a whole lot of joy to the rhythm and with the flow you never knew you had! She fully unpacks and breaks down complex poly-rhythmic moves into bite-sized do-able pieces so that you can easily explore your learning edge, whatever that may be. She masterfully and subtly builds complexity and quality of movement so that by the end of the class, you're like "wow, I did that!" She provides individualized feedback and positive encouragement, and shares the cultural context and stories of the movements. Best of all, she's aiming for injury prevention and longevity, which is the most important thing for me at age 53. I haven't found anything else like it, which has kept me coming back for more. Shereel is a community gem, I highly recommend you give her class a try, stick with it, and see how you grow!

This was my first alternative medicine session. Meeting Jacob Chinn as a practitioner was a…read morecalming and uplifting experience. He is a very humble, honest, and gifted healer, wise beyond his years. For 16+ years my face has been asymmetrical due to inflammation and damage to both my 7th cranial nerves. Following the session, a dropping eyelid was now symmetrical with the other eyelid, tightness in my left cheek was relaxed and much closer to having a true smile. The results from one session were more than anticipated and very encouraging. I highly recommend Jacob Chinn and his marvelous healing

Highly recommended going to see Dr. Chinn if you are ever in need of healing (physically,…read morespiritually or emotionally). He is exceptionally gifted and I feel filled with gratitude after every appointment with him. Every time I walk out of his office I am in a far better place then when I walked in. He is also extremely kind and understanding and does a great job of making you feel comfortable, even if you have not tried alternative medicine before. So grateful to have stumbled upon his practice and I hope you find healing from him as well.

Grandmaster Marilyn Cooper is an true gem in the world of Tai chi. She has 40+ years of experience…read moreand she's well versed in the system of Tai chi. The peace games that she has created is a great way to give young and old people an introduction into Tai chi beyond just mimicking forms. It's a great partner exercise that can be used to create better spacial awareness for the people who practice it. I highly recommend that you stop by and take a lesson from her!

From the owner: Beginner to Intermediate Kung Fu, Tai Chi & Qigong Lessons Available for Children, Youth, Adults &…read moreElders!