NIH Review Study Finds Nondrug Approaches such as, Tai Chi, Yoga and Acupuncture Effective For Treatment of Pain

Millions of Americans suffer from persistent pain that may not be fully relieved by medications. They often turn to complementary medicine to help, yet primary care providers have lacked good evidence to guide recommendations. This new review gives doctors tools to help manage that pain. (more…)

T’ai Chi Project Fall 2016 Class Schedule

Updated 9/20/2016

All classes are open to new students.
Those marked “Skilled” and “FLOW” are more difficult.

Tuition per 12-Week Semester

1 Class/week = $108
, Unlimited Classes = $180 
, One-time Registration Fee = $15
Your first-time sign-up includes a free treatment at our clinic.

To register, or if you have any questions, please call 303.744.7676


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Barry Strugatz’s documentary about professor Cheng Man-Ching (1901-1975)

A highly influential t’ai chi and martial arts teacher featuring rare vintage footage. Professor Cheng Man-ch’ing is considered one of the last real “Master of Five Excellences” a true old school t’ai chi master.
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Olympic Media brings new attention to Cupping Therapy…

Here’s a quick note on cupping therapy concerning our current Olympic athletes. This past weekend I noticed an online article covering the 2016 Olympics in Rio. I like how the press is making out that cupping is a “new” therapy. We have used it in Chinese Medicine since 400 A.D. Not me personally, of course, I’m not that old yet! However, I do use cupping therapy quite a bit in Clinic.

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Prevention Strategies for Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs)
12 – 17 March 2017

NCDs are the leading cause of death globally. In 2012 they cause 68% of all deaths (38 million) up from 60% in 2000.[1] About half were under age 70 and half were women.[2] Risk factors such as a person’s background, lifestyle and environment increase the likelihood of certain NCDs.  This is a unique opportunity to learn disease prevention strategies collaborating with some of the world’s top experts. (more…)