Rich is an Excellent teacher! Understands levels of physical abilities. Very conscientious.read more

Fang is a dedicated and caring instructor, teaching a variety of forms. A martial arts champion,…read moreshe also demonstrates self defense. A highlight of her classes is Qi gong for health and meditation. For more advanced students, she has weekly classes in Chinese weapons.

Got a discount coupon to be able to get a 60 minute aromatherapy massage. Had Adrienne as my…read moremassage therapist Also had boyfriend get a coupon as well. Storefront is very deceiving, when you walk in there is an instant sense and feeling of calm. We were greeted warmly at the desk and asked to sit down. We wouldthen each brought into our individual massage therapy rooms. I can't speak for his, but my massage was great. Using some wonderful scented oil's it immediately put me at ease, and she went right to work on the problem areas. I didn't even notice to our flyby it was that fast and that wonderful. I am having pain in my shoulder, and she came up with some ideas and some massage to really make it feel much better. Hats off. Would definitely go back even without a coupon and can't wait until my next massage!

I am so grateful for Angela!! I came in with so many issues, she has helped heal a scary leg pain…read morefor me and a stye that wouldn't go away. I have been coming to see her since May and my body has shifted so much thanks to her knowledge. I also have been going in for digestive issues, headaches and neck pain, all of which is greatly improving. I look forward to seeing her smiling face every week (or when I am able to come in!) I also have had a Himalayan sea salt massage here and it was amazing. Highly recommend this space, especially Angela and their library of books!

I have been going to the Tai Chi Acupuncture and Wellness Center in Danvers, MA for quite a while…read morenow. I have serious health issues that require on-going care. I can't express how impressed I am with the treatment I've been receiving there. The entire staff, practitioners and receptionists as well are exceptionally qualified, compassionate, accommodating, personable and professional. I've been to many acupuncture centers over the years and they've mostly been good. But I can wholeheartedly say that the "Tai Chi Center" is by far, the best I've ever experience. Every individual who works there goes way above and beyond to deliver the best possible treatment. I always leave there feeling so much better after every appointment. I honestly lost hope before I found them regarding my illness. I can sincerely say that they have been my saving grace. I very highly recommend them. -Tina Sciola

This beautiful wellness center is just what Danvers needed. The healing modalities they offer are…read morefantastic! The staff are all so kind and welcoming, and the acupuncturist that treated my neck pain is seriously one of the most skilled practitioners I've ever had the good fortune of meeting! I didn't expect to have such relief after just one treatment. I will definitely be back. They've made a lifetime client out of me for sure.

THIS WAS INCREADABLE. I felt like I was really connected to my spirit and soul. Best feeling coming…read moreout of there. Will definitely be coming back! HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!!

Their informal "Open House" session is a really good beginner's class. One of the instructors,…read moreJanak, was very friendly and explaining all the nuances and differences between meditation, tai chi, yoga, etc..... I really enjoyed the 2 hour session as it was very relaxing and helped me deal with the stresses in life and at work. It's actually really good for those who are looking for a leisurely activity to do while getting away from the stresses of every day life, and I'm a very active person by nature. Definitely will go back for more classes and fit it into my schedule.

During my glory days in Tae Kwon Do at age 12, I really loved the physical activity and stress…read morerelief that came with punching and kicking. So recently I've been looking to get back into martial arts. I found Oom Yung Doe on Yelp because of its great reviews and its proximity to my house. I'd never heard of this form of martial arts, but the website claimed I could take a complimentary introductory lesson. Why not? I called on Sunday afternoon and was signed up for a free class the next day at 8 PM. That was quick. Not knowing what to expect, I showed up to the small studio in workout clothes, looking very out of place among the robe-clad martial artists. I signed a liability waiver and was led into the practice room by the instructor, John. There were a few people practicing individually in the room with wooden swords and fans. I had no idea what they were doing, but they sure looked cool! Where were the other students in this introductory class though? John starts by explaining the many benefits of practicing Oom Yung Doe. It focuses on connecting the mind and the body. He used to have asthma and back pain, and now they're gone. It improves your strength, flexibility, and focus. With regular practice, people start excelling in other parts of their lives as well (high GPA,s promotions, the works). Sounds great! Turns out I'm the only one in the class. Unexpected, to say the least. And pretty intimidating. But John was very supportive and great as leading and explaining each movement. We started out with some breathing excercises, then moved to some strength and flexibility movements, punches and kicks, holding positions, and finished with some self defense training. At the end, he did two full forms, a beginner and a dragon form, to demonstrate what you will work toward. He's been practicing for 7 years so is very committed and pretty incredible at it. The entire lesson took almost an hour, and it was completely free. The individual attention and professionalism was so impressive. From experiencing this class, I'm wondering if this form of martial arts is for me. I'm definitely lacking some of the strength, focus, and flexibility required, but I'm sure those are all things you work toward. I'm also not sure I'd be able to work it into my schedule, as John told me that they encourage people to come at least 3 times a week in order to improve. The introductory month is $150, which includes 3 private lessons and unlimited classes at the studio afterward. I liked seeing the space, learning more about the practice, and witnessing the personal connections the instructor has with the others practicing. It seems like a great environment to try something new and improve your physical and emotional well-being. I very much enjoyed the introduction and encourage anyone to try it out. What do you have to lose? (Except maybe your dignity.. if you care about looking like an idiot as you tremble trying to hold difficult positions or unsuccessfully fend off a fake attacker.)

Starting training in traditional martial arts is the best thing i've done for myself. The…read moreinstructors here are patient, knowledgable, and warm. Movements are challenging but results are almost immediate, no doubt there was a huge improvement by the end of one month. Just like all exercise , consistency is key and instructors are good at reminding you of this without being intrusive or self promoting. This place makes me feel i belong there and i am so glad i've brought it into my life

Twenty years in, and after a substantial hiatus due to a job that wouldn't let me get to this…read morestudio in time for class, I'm back here. These instructors, and these classes, are fantastic. I love how everybody here is friendly, supportive - but also won't coddle you along if you're just stuck in a rut of self-pity. The beginner class is usually divided into four sections: 1. warm up, where you actually stretch out just about every part of your body. Great if you've been sitting at a desk all day. 2. basics, where you work on some basic aspect of kicking, punching, or stances. 3. forms, where you do what would be kata in standard karate; this is my favorite part. The class usually splits into several groups at this point, depending on experience. There's almost always at least one or two beginners in the back working on Long Fist I, so don't worry if you don't know what you're doing - you're not alone! 4. self-defense, where you work on drills to deal with things like wrist grabs, punches, and kicks. I have *used* these (alas) twice, and in both cases, the hours of drilling I did took over while my brain was locked up. Instructors Mark, Karen, and Jonathan are fantastic, and I was classmates with Instructors Melissa and Jason until I had to drop out. They're terrific people, and there is none of the "buy-a-belt, learn to master the soooper seeeekrit martial arts" vibe I've gotten from other dojos. You sweat, and you learn, and everybody's supportive of that. They are also supportive of the fact that people may come in with pre-existing conditions, and will not make you do the idiotic "push through the pain" thing when you're actually hurting yourself. (I've had teachers who did this, and am very grateful not to be putting up with that anymore.)

This is a fantastic place, and a wonderful community, both for kids and adults. The instructors are…read moreexcellent teachers, but what I love most is their commitment to each student. For adults, they meet you where you are in terms of fitness and knowledge, from absolute beginners to students who been practicing for years, and they then figure out how you can improve from there. For the kids, I have never seen a team of instructors invest such attention and care to every child in every class and then achieve success through positive encouragement. I've been a student myself for over ten years, as has my child, and I'm still learning and growing. Can't recommend highly enough!