Michael is superb as a teacher of Qigong. Love his class. Wish I could attend more! He is obviously…read morecreative , intelligent, worldly , however a very gentle and humble soul. I can learn from him. Qigong is beautiful, poetic, slow, and loosens one's body and soul up.

I recommend Shifu Michael's community classes and I highly recommend his Qigong certification…read morecourse. The certification can be done locally or remotely and either way you get this incredible archive of videos of a very potent variety of qigong focusing on longevity with ancient roots. If you choose to join American Dragon Gate Lineage you get to be a part of a virtual community of adepts. He organizes retreats that are phenomenal. I went to one and everyone there was either a Qigong teacher or Daoist priest, it was very special. I am almost done with my Qigong certification course and I recommend it for its value and for the virtual and local communities Shifu Michael has created.

Had the best shiatsu I have ever had. Also does some very effective acupuncture. Great environment,…read moreand I adore Ishara. She truly has a kind heart, a healing hand, and the strength to use them together well. Wow!

From the owner: Red Thread Institute offers education and trainings that enrich the human experience…read more Utilizing the perspective of Traditional Medicine, we advance a holistic approach to wellness and vitality by means of self-reliance. Through exceptional training programs and integrity of practice, we support individual healing, accountability, and promote the aid of others.

Eli is an amazing Qigong teacher, I can't say enough wonderful things about him. He's…read moreknowldegeable, demonstrates and explains each practice beautifully and slowly so you "get it and feel it deeply within," he is heartful and wise, he is just a lovely human being. I started a month ago and I love it so much I truly want to attend all classes and keep up my practice. I had a yoga practice before this but my body is responding much better to Qigong... it is more grounding and gets me out of my head and more deeply into my body. I cannot say enough good things about this gentle, wise man. He is as much a teacher of Life as of Qigong. And his online classes are affordable, especially for the expertise he offers. Suitable for elders and those who find "regular exercise" not quite right. Gentle and grounding. Love!!!

Love his classes I wish he would teach at the YMCA San Rafaelread more

I did a Golden Shield training with Darren in Palo Alto around 2006 time frame. It was life…read morechanging for many of us. I do several other types of qigong and have been practicing for decades. But the Golden Shield concepts (strengthening the 'hara' storage center of life force), benefit all holistic modalities. He is also a licensed acupuncturist in Santa Cruz.

My introduction to Qi Gong was dramatic. I watched as Darren Huckle, the instructor, picked up a…read morepine bat that was 2 inches in diameter. With his mother's total agreement he swung the bat, aiming directly at her back shoulder and hit her with a good amount of force. To my amazement she turned around with a big grin on her face. She felt no pain. The sensation was quite the opposite and actually invigorated her. I could see in her face and hear in her voice that she had somehow become more alive. I was intrigued, to say the least. Since that day 4 years ago, Qi gong has become an integral part of my life. The Jingui method along with stellar instruction and guidance has benefited my life in deeply meaningful ways. Qi Gong has been the impetus for my physical, mental and emotional transformation. I believe this training is quite profound in its ability to achieve its most basic objectives: health and wellness. What it offers in addition to that is incredibly powerful. Darren creates a fun class environment and has thoughtfully supports each student throughout the entire process. He is completely free of judgement and completely full of praise. His big heart and authentic character are a testament to the training itself. The best way to learn more is to check out one of the introductory classes held in Corte Madera or Santa Cruz. The schedule is posted on the website.

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

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.

It has been an exciting, transformational journey learning Wild Goose Qi Gong from Sifu Adam…read moreWallace this past year! His teaching style is brilliant, thorough and motivational as I look forward to passing each set and advancing to next one. He teaches an ancient lineage of Qi Gong that dates back to Taoist monks who, in their quest to reach purity, balance, health and enlightenment, imitated the movements of Wild Geese. I find this so interesting and transcendent! As I go through each set I feel the spirits of these previous masters carrying on within me! Sifu is truly a gem and my wife and I have greatly benefited spiritually, physically and mentally

I have been learning Qigong from Sifu Adam Wallace for 10 years…read more I am getting stronger and happier, and enjoy taking classes, even outdoor in the cold winter time He is a wonderful martial art teacher, with great skills and experience in teaching many forms of martial arts I am grateful for his patience in teaching us I gain more inner peace and strength over the years I am so thankful to be his student

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.

Dr. Li is the best acupuncturist I have found in the city after trying dozens over the last 15…read moreyears. I have been working with him now for 10 years and he is my first point of contact for anything medical. He comes from a long line of medical practitioners in China and he understands both western and eastern disciplines (he can read an x-ray and make sense of lab results). Also he is very kind and compassionate and puts the patient first. The massage therapists he uses are all competent and hard working. His herbs are among the strongest I have found in this country as well.

This place is a true gem! My parents have been taking me here weekly since I was in middle school…read more Over the years, I quickly recovered from immunity issues, sports injuries (knee, arm, neck, upper back, hips, etc) after a few visits here. As an adult, whenever I try a different massage or acupuncture location, I end up being disappointed and wished I had come to Qi Gong & Tu Na Health Center instead. The massage was incredibly therapeutic and professional. The acupuncture worked wonders - immediate relief and lasting results. Dr. Li's expertise in Chinese herbs is outstanding, providing natural remedies that truly make a difference in my health needs. The atmosphere is calming, the staff is highly skilled, and the care they provide is unmatched. If you're looking for real healing, this is the place to go. Highly recommend!

Christina is incredible! We are all so privileged to have her in our community. I've been a client…read morenow for 8 years. Here's why: first, she absolutely knows what she's doing. Second, her treatments work. No ifs ands or buts about it. They work. Pick an ailment. Over the years, I've had tennis elbow, digestive issues, lower back pain, nerve pain and a few others that I'm not recalling at the moment. She's cured & fixed everything. I'm at the height of my health thanks to her. I so grateful for her and her staff. Eastern medicine is completely different that western medicine. Western medicine is designed to medicate and creates a cycle of keeping someone on those meds because the effects of those meds create additional issues that a person has to take more meds for. Acupuncture and herbs are the opposite. Eastern medicine is designed to help the body heal itself in a natural way by opening up the energy that naturally flows within all of us. The herbs assist in that. I hope my comments are helpful. If you're thinking of trying acupuncture (or just looking for a new way to heal) then please call them. My personal experience with Thrive is phenomenal. I have a sense yours will be too. #grateful.

I highly recommend Christina at Thrive Acupuncture! My mother and I are both getting good results…read morefrom our treatments with her. My mother has dementia and Christina has been wonderful about accommodating the limitations of my mom's lack of short-term memory. And she is a master at getting mom comfortable on the bed (creative use of pillows and the bed head can raise up) since my mom has some low and mid-back discomfort when lying on her back. Christina has helped calm my mother's central nervous system, which had had a positive effect on her overall wellbeing, but best of all is that her anxiety-induced tremors are greatly reduced, maybe gone! Christina not only administers the acupuncture, but is very holistic in her approach. She recommends custom-blended herbs if appropriate (if the patient is open to trying them, can always say no thanks) and really listens and offers insights and suggestions on ways to optimize one's overall wellbeing. She will review any supplements you take and offer suggestions on ones she thinks might help. She is always upbeat, sweet and is clearly passionate about her work which makes her a joy to be around. The office is a calming, beautiful space. And so well run and organized. Megan the office manager is delightful and makes it so easy to book appointments, or you can do it online. It's always nice to chat with her for a few minutes before or after the appointment. Just being in the office with Christina and Megan's positive and caring energy feels like part of the treatment!