Beginning in 2002, I attended a multitude of short workshops with my Daoist teacher: Master Chen (Tseng, Yun Xiang, aka Wudang Chen.) In addition I participated in intensive programs in which Master Chen went into more depth on specific forms, alchemy, healing and meditation techniques. I received a variety of teaching and healing arts certifications, (see below,) and participated in longer term residential programs. I helped establish Dao USA, and the Dao House in Estes Park, Colorado in 2012, where I was in residence for 8 months.
Instructor Authorizations
In addition to the credentials, certifications and licenses listed below, I was authorized by my teacher to provide the following advanced
instruction:
- Qi Gong Level 1 Instructor Certification, since 2013
- Qi Gong Level 2 Instructor Certification, since 2019
- External Qi Healing, since 2009
During the pandemic I created an online “Qigong Camp” and taught ~1000 classes each year from 2020 until 2022. I have been teaching movement classes regularly since 1997.
Tai Chi
- Sanfeng Tai Chi Sword Intensive Studies (3 months residential,) Wu Dang Sanfeng Academy, Master Zhong Yun Long, China, 2011
- Sanfeng Tai Chi immersion program (8 months residential,) with Master Chen and Master Huang Chuan Bo, Wu Dang, China, 2008-2009
- Sanfeng Tai Chi 13 Forms intensive, Chi for Longevity, Inc., 2008
- Simplified Tai Chi 24 Teacher Certification, Chi for Longevity, Inc., 2005
Qi Gong
- Wu Dang Qi Gong Instructor Certification, Chi for Longevity, Inc., 2011
- Senior Tai Chi Qi Gong Instructor Certification, Chi for Longevity, Inc., 2008
- Senior Tai Chi Qi Gong Instructor Certification, Chi for Longevity, Inc., 2007
- Tai Chi Qi Gong Instructor Certification, Chi for Longevity, Inc., 2005
- Wu Dang Qi Gong, Tai Chi Qi Gong Instructor Certification, Chi for Longevity, Inc., 2004
Bodywork and Energy Healing (Licensed Massage Therapist since 2005)
- Wu Dang External Qi-Energy Healer Certification, Chi for Longevity, Inc., 2006
- Emitted Qi-Energy Healing Level 1 and Advanced Level, Chi for Longevity, Inc., 2004
- Asian Bodywork Program, Atlanta School of Massage, Atlanta, GA, Therapeutic Massage including certifications in Tui Na (Chinese Medical Massage,) Thai Massage, Shiatsu (acupressure), Pregnancy Massage and Swedish Massage, 2003
Daoist Theory, Philosophy and Xing Cultivation
- Tao Te Ching and Hua Hu Ching lecture series and studies, 2009-2016
- Weekly series the Master Within (Transcriptionist and blog editor,) 2008-2012
- Transcriptionist for the book: The Master Within by Master Chen, 2008-2009
- The Master Within Intensive, Master Chen, Atlanta, 2008
Internal Alchemy
- Dragon Gate Sect Internal Alchemy Intensive Studies, Master Chen, Colorado, 2006, 2007, 2011
- Dragon Gate Sect Internal Alchemy Continuing Studies, Master Chen, Colorado 2010
Community Priest Training with Master Chen in the Dragon Gate Sect (Long Men Pai)
- Long Men Pai Priest retreats and lecture program, preparation for ordination, 2013-2018
- Long Men Pai Priest Intensive Retreat, Colorado, 2009
Yoga
- Yoga Siromani (Teacher) Certification, Sivananda Yoga Ashram, Nassau, Bahamas, 2002
- Kriya Yoga Silent Retreat, Roy Eugene Davis, Center for Spiritual Awareness, GA, 2001
- Kriya Yoga Retreat with Roy Eugene Davis, Center for Spiritual Awareness, GA, 1997
- Kriya Yoga Studies with Norma Chirolla, Atlanta, GA, 1994-2002
Degrees
- MS Mathematics – Computer Science, University of Memphis, Memphis, TN, 1984
- BA Mathematics, Rhodes College, Memphis, TN, 1980