“Thanks for the health, Lee. In my profession, I can use all the energy and pain-reducing methods possible. These work great.”
Wayne Primo
"It is so beautiful that it resonates with my being. You can feel Lee’s passion and appreciate his attention to detail. This is a piece of art."
Bojana,
This is a great introduction for people who have never done meditation and think they can’t meditate. After doing the tape, people realize that their minds can slow down, and once you can slow down, you realize you can meditate.”
Marsha C.
Lee Holden L.Ac.
Lee Holden is an internationally known instructor in meditation, tai chi, and qi gong, lecturing and teaching workshops in the United States, Europe, and Asia.
Qi gong is a form of energy-enlivening exercises
originating in China. Practiced by millions around the world (and
practiced by over 80 million people in China), qi gong delivers a
complete body/mind/spirit type of workout. In the United States,
many of the health and fitness experts are calling qi gong the “new
Yoga.” Qi gong is an excellent method to develop strength and
flexibility, increase energy, boost the immune system, clear stress,
and calm the mind.
Holden is the founder of Pacific Healing Arts, one of Northern California’s most successful wellness practices, which is dedicated to promoting overall health and well-being by providing the highest quality treatment, education, and consultation.
Holden’s Pacific Healing Arts created Qi Gong for Beginners, along with three sister titles, to introduce the powerful practice of qi gong to a wide audience. Qi Gong for Beginners is being introduced to the American public via American Public Television. Companion titles address specific healing needs: Qi Gong for Upper Back and Neck Pain, Qi Gong for Low Back Pain, and Qi Gong for Stress.
An accomplished athlete with a childhood fascination for martial arts, Holden discovered the practice of qi gong in conjunction with efforts to achieve peak sports performance. Lee attributes his successes as an award-winning varsity high school athlete in track, football, and soccer to the practice of qi gong. As a varsity soccer player at Berkeley, Lee injured his back and was told he would never play soccer again. Turning to qi gong, Holden was back on the soccer field within a month. Lee continues to participate actively in a variety of recreational sports, including rock climbing and beach volleyball.
Holden brings to his practice passion, depth of knowledge, and diversity of experience, including international study and teaching; editing, writing, and consulting in conjunction with leading experts; and extensive athletic training and accomplishment. He currently teaches at the Five Branches Institute for Chinese Medicine and the Twin Lakes College of Massage and is the founder of Pacific Healing Tao. Holden is also the chief editor for Master Mantak Chia (the world’s foremost qi gong expert) working on numerous media and book projects such as Tao Yin: Exercises for Health, Revitalization, Longevity, Sexual Reflexology, Six Healing Sounds, Inner Smile, and Cosmic Fusion. Mr. Holden has facilitated the workshops “Seduction of Spirit” and “Mind/Body Medicine with Deepak Chopra” in San Diego, California, and he was the wellness director, stress-management consultant, and acupuncturist with Rob Schneider and Adam Sandler on the motion pictures The Animal and Deuce Bigalow: Male Gigolo.
Holden also works as a stress management consultant to many corporations in Silicon Valley, including Apple, 3COM, and Cisco. Holden’s video Tai Chi for Fitness has been featured on television shows and numerous magazine articles. Holden is a graduate of U.C., Berkeley, with a BA in Psychology. A “Doctor of Chinese Medicine,” Holden is also a graduate of Five Branches Institute in Santa Cruz, widely considered the leading acupuncture college in the U.S.
Stephen Eggleston L.Ac., Dipl. OM, MTCM
Stephen received his Master's degree in Chinese Medicine from Five Branches
University in Santa Cruz, California. His education included extensive training
in acupuncture techniques, herbal medicine formulation, Chinese medical theory
and western medical theory. Following his training in Chinese Medicine he
completed a year long specialty in western internal medicine for acupuncturists.
This training has proved extremely valuable in identifying and understanding
conditions requiring western medical care.
Stephen's background includes
intensive training in various hands-on therapies including acupressure,
Tuina(Chinese massage) and western massage styles. Most notably he completed an
advanced internship in Shiatsu acupressure at Heartwood Institute and advanced
clinical training in Tuina at Five Branches University. He has practiced massage
therapy since 1996. In 2005 he received an award for "Best Massage in Santa
Cruz" from the Metro Santa Cruz newspaper.
Stephen has also completed
courses in nutrition with "Healing With Whole Foods" author Paul Pitchford and
has extensively studied medicinal cooking, cooking with herbs and herbal
preparation. He is a practitioner of Qi Gong, Tai Chi and meditation since 1995
and continues to learn through regular classes, retreats and workshops. He
believes optimal healing occurs when appropriate treatment is combined with a
positive lifestyle and personal development.
Stephen currently holds a
teaching position at Five Branches University in San Jose, CA. He teaches
classes in herbal formulas and Chinese massage. He also teaches qi gong and
wellness classes in the community.
Stephen Eggleston's interest in
healthcare began at an early age. He comes from a family of physicians and
healthcare providers that spans three generations. He cites time spent observing
lab research as a child and many conversations about medicine as having a strong
influence.
Stephen is licensed to practice acupuncture in California. He
holds a Diplomate of Oriental Medicine from the NCCAOM.
Cathy Defino-Harvey CMT
Cathy
brings 15 years of experience to her bodywork practice. Her healing
modalities include Swedish, Deep Tissue, Myofascial Release, Chi Nei
Tsang, Reiki and Qi Gong. She was certified as a massage therapist
at The Natural Health Institute in Napa, California and continued
her education with John Barnes, P.T., Master Mantak Chia and Lee
Holden, L.A.c. With a nurturing, soothing and therapeutic touch,
Cathy’s approach is to work with the wisdom of the body, allowing
you to relax, let go and unwind. This brings a sense of unity to the
mind, body and spirit, creating optimum health and wholeness.
Cyndi M. Koke CMT
Deep tissue, Sports, Swedish,Lymphatic Drainage, Pregnancy Massage Cyndi has practiced massage since 2002, specializing in therapeutic, and sports massage. Cyndi, a former triathlete, competed in triathlons for over seven years and is mother of two school aged kids, which gives her the appreciation and knowledge of how important staying fit and healthy really means! The importance of massage as part of a conditioning program; caring for the wear and tear of minor injuries that occur with strenuous activity.
We all have a very busy lifestyle, but taking the time out for yourself
allows you to have more of yourself to give!
Willow Brown CMT
Willow
has been actively involved in the healing arts since 2000 when she became a
yoga instructor after practicing with her grandmother since the age of 12.
She began teaching Pilates in 2005 and is also trained and certified in Qi
Gong instruction. She has been administering bodywork of various styles
since 2001, and understands the many complex layers one has to work through
in order to heal and bring the body into balance.
In 2003 Willow was trained and certified as a Doula (labor and delivery
coach). Her presence and care are reassuring to the whole family as well as
the primary care providers. With emotional, physical and informational
support you are likely to have a more positive birthing process, regardless
of previous birth experience.
After studying massage and healing in California, Willow traveled
extensively throughout Asia and has had the opportunity to learn many
different modalities of asian bodywork as well as western therapies. She is
currently a student of Traditional Chinese Medicine at 5 Branches Institute,
where she continues to expand her knowledge and understanding of the human
body.
Give yourself the gift of your own body. Through a practice of Yoga, Pilates
or Qi Gong you will find yourself relishing in proper alignment, greater
flexibility and more energy, strength, stamina, and stability. Develop a
healthy body and mind to aid in healing and preventing injuries or illness.
Experience a sense of centeredness, openness and core strength that will
extend through not only your body but your life as well.
Experience giving birth with the assistance of a Doula who is trained and
certified in the birthing process. She will provide information and support
to you and your family for an optimal birth experience. Doula’s are said to
reduce the length of labor by 25%, with fewer complications, decrease
cesarean rates by 50%, as well as the request for pain medication by 30%,
and epidurals by 60%. Call for a free consultation and more information.
Our bodies are our temples and vehicles through life. In order to help
maintain and keep them in good health it is important to open the channels
of energy, release tension, and soften tissues. Willow offers a holistic
approach to her bodywork. Through various massage modalities she integrates
healing and relaxation into the body and mind. These techniques work to open
the muscles and meridians, promote circulation of (qi) life energy and
promote healthy function of visceral organs.
She offers: Thai Massage, Swedish / deep tissue, Cranial Sacral, Polarity,
Pre-natal / Post-partum, Breema, Chi Nei Tsang, and Tuina.
Katy Barry CMT
Katy
Barry has been studying bodywork and healing since 1998. As a certified
massage therapist, she incorporates many modalities in order to invite the
body into balance. Such techniques include Swedish Massage, deep tissue,
stretching, sports massage, pregnancy massage, Reflexology, Cranio Sacral,
and Reiki. Katy is finishing her 4 year study in Traditional Chinese
Medicine and will be a licensed practitioner in the Fall of 2007. It would
be her honor to help in your healing journey