Lori began her Tai Chi and Qigong journey in 1993, studying Cheng Man Ching Yang
style Tai Chi. Through her studies, she found a supportive community and experienced
firsthand how these practices quieted restless thoughts, enhanced her balance, and
enriched her spiritual life. She describes Tai Chi as both a “moving meditation” and a
“moving medication,” reflecting its research-supported benefits—enhancing balance and
posture, improving sleep, easing pain, supporting cardiovascular health, and nurturing
mental well-being.
These healing practices have become a steady presence in her life, a living reminder to
“be still as a mountain and move like a great river” as she navigates the calm and chaos
of an ever-changing world.
As a physical therapist and health coach, Lori weaves modern clinical knowledge with
the mind-body wisdom of these ancient practices. Since 2000, she has devoted herself
to teaching Tai Chi, empowering people of all ages and abilities to cultivate physical
vitality, mental clarity, and emotional and spiritual well-being. Lori strives to create a
nurturing, inclusive and safe environment to support personal development.
Lori studies with Peter Wayne, Stanwood Chang, the late Tricia Yu, Pat Culotti, Barbara
Davis, Kim Kanzelberger, and Ken Cohen, and has additional training in somatic
movement and yoga. She is the owner and director of Breath and Balance Tai Chi,
offering in-person and virtual classes, tai chi instructor training, seminars, and Tai Chi
instruction in clinical. Lori is a physical therapist, a National Board-Certified Health and
Wellness Coach, and a Certified Exercise Expert for Aging Adults and maintains
advanced certifications in Tai Chi through Tai Chi Health.
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