Our very own certified Qigong (chee gong) instructor, Jeff Thompson, will offer a free 5-week class for wellness and support of your immune system. Qigong is an ancient Chinese practice that activates your own body’s ability to heal itself through breathing and gentle movements. No experience is needed, and all ages are welcome. It can even be done sitting down!

When:
Sundays from January 12 to February 9, 2025
10:45-11:15 am Room to be announced.

No sign-up needed, just come as you are!

Jeff Thompson, M. Ac Bio:

Jeff is a licensed Acupuncturist and Qigong Instructor who has been practicing Qigong for 28 years. He began his practice in 1996 as a student at the Northwest Institute of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine in Seattle, WA, graduating with his Master’s degree in 1999. Jeff continued his studies by completing a six-year Qigong Master Teacher certification with the Ling Gui International Healing School of Qigong in 2011. Jeff has taught Qigong at the Oregon College of Oriental Medicine and the Clackamas Community College in Portland, OR and is currently sharing the benefits of this ancient practice by teaching classes for Spokane Parks and Recreation and the Rockwood Retirement Community at Whitworth.

Jeff began his career with Traditional Chinese Medicine after spending three years in Guinea, West Africa working with the Peace Corps and the Adventist Development Relief Agency (ADRA) as a Community Health Volunteer and Program Director to assist with the repatriation of Liberian Refugees.  Upon his return to the US, he became ill with malaria and both Acupuncture and Qigong helped him become well.

Join our class to strengthen and support your respiratory system.  Prevention is the key to a long and healthy Life.  It takes more energy to repair our health than maintain it!