Tai Chi Studio

(310) 577-3000

(310) 577-3006

Tai Chi Studio Instructors

John Barber, LAc has nearly two decades experience in teaching energy movement, and has helped thousands of students of all ages and abilities to enjoy the benefits of these dynamic movement arts. A graduate of Yo San University, he is a member of the Qi Development faculty and is the current Qi Department Chairperson. He is certified in several Ni family forms, including Eight Treasures, Self Healing Qigong, meditation, Dao-In, Harmony Style Taiji and Taiji Sword. He has a private practice in Venice.

 

Yamin Chehin

 

 

 

 

Brady T. Chin, LAc has over twenty years of experience in athletics, yoga, qigong and martial arts, endowing him with an athlete's understanding of the issues that arise in Sports Medicine. He is a member of the Academic and Clinical faculty at Yo San University. He has a private practice in Westwood.

 

Laraine Crampton, LAc has taught several Ni family qigong forms for ten years. She considers qigong one of the most valuable self care assets in her own life, as well as in the lives of her patients. She graduated from Yo San University and is a member of Yo San's Qi Development, academic, and clinical faculty. She is editor and co-author of Chinese Medical Herbology and Pharmacology and has a private practice in Santa Monica.

 

Marc Gomez has over sixteen years of practical experience in tai chi, qigong and Taoist practices. He is a third year Masters degree student at Yo San University and is a member of the Qi Development faculty. He is certified to teach Tai Chi Sword Form, Eight Treasures, Crane Style Qigong, and 18 Step Harmony Tai Chi. He teaches additional public classes and is available for private lessons.

 

Marius Imfeld, LAc has studied and lived various aspects of holistic health for over a decade. His upbringing in a Swiss medical family provided nurturing ground for his interest and passion in human development, medicine and spirituality. He graduated from Yo San University and currently serves as the Yo San University Clinic Manager. He recently served as Coordinator for the Advancing Healthy Aging program for seniors.

 

Janene Mitchell

 

 

 

 

Kanittha Pisantanakon, LAc has been practicing Tai Chi and Qigong for many years. She taught qigong at the Culver City Senior Center and at Yo San University as part of the recent "Advancing Healthy Aging" program for seniors, to highly favorable reviews. She graduated from Yo San University, and is certified to teach 18 Step Harmony Tai Chi and Eight Treasures.

 

Miles Rowe

 

 

 

 

Edward Sullivan, LMT has practiced massage therapy for over twenty years and has many years of experience teaching energy movement. He is certified in several Ni family forms, including Eight Treasures, Self Healing Qigong, and Taoist meditation. Ed is a Qi Development faculty member at Yo San University and recently served as Department Chairperson. He is also a certified InfiniChi therapist, trained to provide energetic healing through the InfiniChi program.

"The class has helped my overall endurance level.."

"I learned how effective Qi practice is for my health."

"The class has met and exceeded my expectations."



"Since I have been practicing Qigong, I have not been sick for the entire year."

"My joints feel stronger and pain free."

"My legs are feeling stronger."

"Experience gained...has been a new beginning. Delightful..."



"I have gained a deeper understanding and appreciation of the spiritual and physical benefits of Eight Treasures."

"I really enjoyed the class."

"I have greatly improved my ability to concentrate and focus in the morning, which has always been a challenge for me since I am not a "morning" person. Also, I have been able to become more supple physically and feel my body is more graceful, coordinated, and balanced."



"Great teachers. Valuable teaching...Changes the self...Allows discovery...Fun"

"...my first qigong class. My body has more energy and I feel 100% better."

"This class was a joy to take!"

"I truly appreciated this class as a way of supporting me in my practice and growth."

"...the best classes I have taken...In addition to the physical and mental benefits, I look forward to the classes with pleasure."



"The class is an asset and a pleasure to me, and extremely healthful and helpful."

"I can't begin to express my appreciation for this wonderful program. I have attended regularly and have received many health benefits. A feeling of well being and release of energy."

"...class challenged me to look inside and grow."

"...class was very well paced and the exercises did a great job of opening up to new awareness and possibilities."

"...very inspiring."

"This class is totally beneficial in all areas of my life. The instructor is a rich store of experience and information."

"...really reaches out to the beginning student...instruction is wonderful and clear."