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This list is offered as a public service to the people of Maine to foster a greater understanding and appreciation for Tai Chi and Qigong. The intent of this list is to make it easier to connect Maine teachers with each other, with prospective students and with health professionals and others who would like to refer their patients/clients/friends to a Tai Chi or Qigong teacher in their local area.
Are you a teacher who would like to be included on this list?
Please complete our Registration Form and we will be happy to add you to our growing list.
- Full Circle Synergy has made no attempt to verify the accuracy of the information that has been self-reported by the teachers listed below. Full Circle Synergy School of Tai Chi Ch'uan does not seek to impose their standards or perspectives about Tai Chi or Qigong on the Tai Chi/Qigong community of Maine, however FCS reserves the right to not list or de-list or partially list anyone who does not meet reasonable standards of honesty, integrity and openness.
- Inclusion on this list does not imply that Full Circle Synergy recommends or endorses anyone except for the teachers directly associated with FCS.
- It is each student's responsibility to choose their teacher carefully.
To help you find a teacher in your area, we have organized the listings by county. Feel free to scroll down the page to find a teacher near you, or use the drop-down menu below or map to the right to jump to a particular county.
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RUBEN CORNELIUS
23 Crowley Rd
Sabattus
207-375-8838Towns where I teach:
LewistonOrganizations hosting my teaching:
The Health Club and Spa
Years of Tai Chi (Taiji) or Qigong (Chi Kung) experience:
10+ years of practice
2+ years of teaching experienceAreas of expertise and/or current focus of teaching:
Tai Chi Fundamentals and William C.C. Chen Yang style form
Teachers who have taught me:
Ian Gamble, Jason Grundscrom-Whitney, John Jenkins
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JERRY LEVINE
180 Smokey Hollow Rd.Smyrna Mills, ME
207-694-3455
jerryl@mfx.netTowns where I teach:
Houlton
Organizations hosting my teaching:
Laughing Dragon School of Tai Chi Chuan
Years of Tai Chi (Taiji) or Qigong (Chi Kung) experience:
30+ years of practice
12+ years of teaching experienceAreas of expertise and/or current focus of teaching:
Working with people recovering from addictions, strength, toning and flexibility training, meditation.
Other related certifications, awards and/or qualifications:
Master's level mental health therapist, LSAC, LSW, Forensics/Offenders counselor
Teachers who have taught me:
WCC Chen, Alex Dong, Soon Tonn, DR Banjop, Alan Demusio[ back to top ]
JASON AMES
PO Box 5380
Portland ME 04101
207-780-9581
207-939-3674Towns where I teach:
Portland, South Portland, ScarboroughOrganizations hosting my teaching:
Full Circle Synergy School of Tai Chi Chuan
MaineHealth Learning Resource Center 781-1730
S.P. Parks and Recreation 207-767-7650
Cancer Community Center 207-774-2200
Portland Adult Education 207-775-0432Years of Tai Chi (Taiji) or Qigong (Chi Kung) experience:
13+ years of practice
7+ years of teaching experienceAreas of expertise and/or current focus of teaching:
Expertise:Yang Style short form, Primordial Qigong, Silk reeling Qigong, Evidence-Based Taiji/Qigong curriculumOther related certifications, awards and/or qualifications:
• Certified instructor of Evidence-based Taiji/Qigong curriculum by Master Yang Yang Ph.D
• Push Hands Competition medal winnerTeachers who have taught me:
Ian Gamble, Don Ethan Miller, Willem deThouars, Kenneth Cohen, Linda Lehrhaupt, Yang Yang, William C.C. Chen, Yun Xiang Tseng, Francesco Garripol, and Master Duan Zhi Liang and others.
ANDREW BLOOM
500 Forest Ave.Portland, ME
207-780-9581Towns where I teach:
PortlandOrganizations hosting my teaching:
Full Circle Synergy School of Tai Chi Chuan
Years of Tai Chi (Taiji) or Qigong (Chi Kung) experience:
18+ years of practice
14+ years of teaching experienceAreas of expertise and/or current focus of teaching:
Internal experience of Tai Chi & Qigong
Teachers who have taught me:
Ian Gamble, Gene Golden, Ken Cohen, William CC Chen, Don E. Miller, Willem deThouars
SUSAN CROMWELL
300 Main St.
Westbrook, ME
207-329-6518
wellnessthroughtheseasons.com
Towns where I teach:
Portland
Organizations hosting my teaching:
Full Circle Synergy School of Tai Chi Chuan
Years of Tai Chi (Taiji) or Qigong (Chi Kung) experience:
15+ years of practice
10+ years of teaching experienceAreas of expertise and/or current focus of teaching:
"medical" qigong. Full understanding and articulation of the energetics of qigong and its healing qualities.
Other related certifications, awards and/or qualifications:
Became a licensed acupuncturist in 2004
Teachers who have taught me:
Gene Golden, Ian Gamble, Andrew Bloom, Don Ethan Miller
ALBERT DELANEY
451 Cape Rd.Standish, ME
207-642-3482
joannemerrill_maine.yahoo.net
Towns where I teach:
BuxtonStandish
Organizations hosting my teaching:
Tai Chi at Moderation Center-Buxton
Standish Recreation for Senior Citizens
Years of Tai Chi (Taiji) or Qigong (Chi Kung) experience:
15+ years of practice
8+ years of teaching experienceAreas of expertise and/or current focus of teaching:
Wellness thru relaxation and stress management,improving balance and awareness,some martial arts applications.
Other related certifications, awards and/or qualifications:
12 years Aikido practice
Teachers who have taught me:
Don Labbe, Don Miller, William C.C.Chen, B.K.Frantiz, Kenneth Cohen, and others
IAN P. GAMBLE
Full Circle Synergy School of Tai Chi Ch'uan
500 Forest Ave
Portland, ME 04105
207-780-9581
info@fullcirclesynergy.com
fullcirclesynergy.comTowns where I teach:
Yarmouth & PortlandOrganizations hosting my teaching:
Full Circle Synergy School of Tai Chi
Yarmouth Community Services 207-846-2406
Portland Adult Education 207-775-0432Years of Tai Chi (Taiji) or Qigong (Chi Kung) experience:
25+ years of practice
14+ years of teaching experienceAreas of expertise and/or current focus of teaching:
Expertise: Teaching Senior Citizens, Qigong for Cancer, Qigong & Tai Chi for Athletic Performance
Current Focus: Tai Chi Form & Push Hands, Healing Qigong, Sword FormCertifications and/or awards specific to Tai Chi and/or Qigong:
• Certified Instructor, Wiiliam CC Chen
• Silver Medal, Tai Chi Forms at 4th annual Push Hands Internal Arts Tournament 1999
• Bronze Medal, Push Hands super heavyweight division PHIA Tournament 1999Other related certifications, awards and/or qualifications:
• MS Public Management 1990, Muskie School of Public ServiceTeachers who have taught me:
Don Ethan Miller, Ken Cohen, Willem deThouars, Master William C.C. Chen, Maurice Haltom, Gene Golden, Caroline Loupe, B.K. Frantzis, and Master Duan Zhiliang.
KELCEY HART
39 School St.
Gorham, ME
207-839-5483
207-329-3129
info@integrated-performance.com
www.integrated-performance.com
Towns where I teach:
Gorham, Portland, Cornish, Sebago
Organizations hosting my teaching:
Integrated Performance
Years of Tai Chi (Taiji) or Qigong (Chi Kung) experience:
8+ years of practice
3+ years of teaching experienceAreas of expertise and/or current focus of teaching:
Preventitive Health, Medical Healing, Martial Art Aplication
Certifications and/or awards specific to Tai Chi and/or Qigong:
Institute of Integral Tai Chi and Qi Gong, World Black Belt Bureau, American Dragon Gate Lineage Daoist Priest Adept
Other related certifications, awards and/or qualifications:
Certified Chi Kung Facilitator (Institute of Integral Tai Chi and Qi Gong) Advanced and Intermediate ranking (Natural Chinese Martial Arts, Chi Kung and Daoist Training Center
Certified Fitness Trainer, Certified Personal Trainer, Certified Somatic Specialist, Certified Speed, Agility and Quickness Specialist, Shodan Chinese Goju Ryu, Advanced and Intermediate Rank; Natural Chinese Martial Arts, Chi Kung and Daoist Training Center, Chi Kung Facilitator; Institute of Integral Tai Chi and Qi Gong
Teachers who have taught me:
Grand Master David Lin Chih-Young, Michael Rinaldini, Sifu Vincent J Atripaldi, Daoist Monk Zhou Xuan Yun Dr. Roger Jahnke, Raye Spiers, Taoist Tai Chi Society
ELMO MACKAY
Towns where I teach:
Portland, Blue Hill, Brooklin
Organizations hosting my teaching:
Full Circle Synergy School of Tai Chi Chuan
Bei Ji Xing School of Taijiquan
Years of Tai Chi (Taiji) or Qigong (Chi Kung) experience:
16+ years of practice
6+ years of teaching experienceAreas of expertise and/or current focus of teaching:
Yang style empty handed form, spear form, sword form
Other related certifications, awards and/or qualifications:
Rank of Shodan in Uechi Ryu Karate Do
Teachers who have taught me:
Master Victor Swinimer, Master Jim Maloney, Ian Gamble, Ken Cohen, Don MIller,
Scott Rodell
DAVID MOLTZ
(207) 772-2590
dmoltz@gmail.comTowns where I teach:
Portland
Organizations hosting my teaching:
Full Circle Synergy School of Tai Chi ChuanYears of Tai Chi (Taiji) or Qigong (Chi Kung) experience:
12+ years of practice
1+ years of teaching experienceAreas of expertise and/or current focus of teaching:
Initial Training: 175 Shr Jung School (Cheng Man Ching's school)
Current Focus: Yang style short form, Yang style sword formTeachers who have taught me:
Gene Golden, Ian Gamble, Don Miller, Ken Cohen
LOUISE POPPEMA
279 Range Rd.
Cumberland, ME
207-829-3356
207-332-8402
PRRRS@maine.rr.comTowns where I teach:
Cumberland Center, WestbrookOrganizations hosting my teaching:
Cumberland/ North Yarmouth Community Education
207-829-2208
LivingWell
207-856-0090
Years of Tai Chi (Taiji) or Qigong (Chi Kung) experience:
18+ years of practice
4+ years of teaching experienceAreas of expertise and/or current focus of teaching:
Internal work, chi cultivation, finding and feeling life energy, stress relief, programs for seniors, moving meditation, single form, Yang style short formOther related certifications, awards and/or qualifications:
Classes in stress relief & Tai Chi for seniors, integration of Tai Chi with mindfulness based counseling
and equine and companion animal assisted growth & learning.
LCPC-licensed clinical professional counselor; NCC-nationally certified counselor
Animal communication (chi application)
Teachers who have taught me:
Master Waysun Liao, Master Ron Hoffman, Master Kimball Paul, Master Yang Yang, Paul Channic, Gene Golden
KEN RYAN
PO Box 504
South Freeport, ME 04078
207-712-6264
207-725-0911
kdryan@suscom-maine.net
www.mainecoasttaichi.comTowns where I teach:
Freeport & BrunswickOrganizations hosting my teaching:
Maine Coast Taijiquan 207-712-6264
Bowdoin College 207-712-6264
Freeport Community Education 207-865-6171Years of Tai Chi (Taiji) or Qigong (Chi Kung) experience:
13+ years of practice
10+ years of teaching experienceAreas of expertise and/or current focus of teaching:
Expertise: Taiji/qigong for anxiety, qigong healing, taiji for health and martial art.
Current Focus: Yang Family Style- form, weapons, push hands, qin na, taiji ball, fighting set; standing and moving Qigong.Other related certifications, awards and/or qualifications:
• Certified martial arts instructor, 2nd degree Black Belt- Shaolin Kempo Karate, Earth Qigong
• MSW- Boston College Graduate School of Social Work
• 30+ years experience as psychotherapist - clinical specialty in mind/body therapy and anxiety/stress managementTeachers who have taught me:
Yang Jwing-Ming, YMAA Instructors, James Bouchard, Chunyi Lin, Wang, Hai Jun Li, Jun Feng, Don Ethan Miller, Tina Zhang, John Painter, Gary Torres, Susan Cromwell
MARTY SCHINDLER
16 Pond View Drive
Scarborough, ME
207-883-4545
marty@maine.rr.comTowns where I teach:
PortlandOrganizations hosting my teaching:
Portland YMCAYears of Tai Chi (Taiji) or Qigong (Chi Kung) experience:
7+ years of practice
1+ years of teaching experienceAreas of expertise and/or current focus of teaching:
W.C.C. Chen Yang style, Dr. Yang Yang's EBT curriculum
Teachers who have taught me:
Ian Gamble, Andrew Bloom, Susan Cromwell, Jason Ames, Dr. Yang Yang
ALEXANDRIA TUREK
11 Bayberry Lane
Scarborough, ME 04074
207 885-0012 (home)
207 329-2585
Towns where I teach:
Old Orchard Beach & SacoOrganizations hosting my teaching:
Old Orchard Beach & Saco adult education.Years of Tai Chi (Taiji) or Qigong (Chi Kung) experience:
9+ years of practice
7+ years of teaching experienceAreas of expertise and/or current focus of teaching:
Expertise: Tai Chi for Arthritis, InnerChi Short FormOther related certifications, awards and/or qualifications:
• Tai Chi for Arthritis; Tai Chi for Diabetes; InnerChi Short Form
• Shaolin Kempo Karate - Blue with Green StripeTeachers who have taught me:
John Fritz; Dr. Lam; Jay VanSchelt; Richard Roy; Dr. Zhoa Mei
ALEX WONG
18 Libby Ave
Westbrook, ME
207-591-5654
xelagnow@google.comTowns where I teach:
Greater Portland AreaOrganizations hosting my teaching:
Full Circle Synergy School of Tai Chi ChaunCape Elizabeth Community Services
Years of Tai Chi (Taiji) or Qigong (Chi Kung) experience:
10+ years of practice
4+ years of teaching experienceAreas of expertise and/or current focus of teaching:
Expertise: Yang Style short form, Ba Duan Jin Qigong Push Hands, Bagua Zhang, Tai Chi SwordTeachers who have taught me:
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PAUL WEISS
162 Gilbert Farm Rd.
Bar Harbor
207-288-4128
www.thewholehealthcenter.comTowns where I teach:
Bar Harbor, Blue Hill, Belfast, & Camden area
Organizations hosting my teaching:
The Whole Health Center
Years of Tai Chi (Taiji) or Qigong (Chi Kung) experience:
43+ years of practice
32+ years of teaching experienceAreas of expertise and/or current focus of teaching:
Qi gong as part of an integrative approach to spiritual practice and psychospiritual
development.
Other related certifications, awards and/or qualifications:
Certification as advanced qi gong instructor from Beijing Institute and appointment as Bar Harbor Director. Approval to teach from He Binhui and Duan Zhi Liang.
Teachers who have taught me:
Cheng Man-Ching; Ed Young; Maggie Newman; Wan Su Jian; Duan Zhi-Liang; He Binhui
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JASON WHITNEY
37 Mikes Rd.
Monmouth, ME
207-933-6751
Towns where I teach:
Augusta, Lewiston, WinthropOrganizations hosting my teaching:
Senators Inn and Spa
B-Streets Complex
Years of Tai Chi (Taiji) or Qigong (Chi Kung) experience:
19+ years of practice
17+ years of teaching experienceAreas of expertise and/or current focus of teaching:
Expertise: Tai Chi, Qigong, Bagua, Hsing-i, and meditationOther related certifications, awards and/or qualifications:
Medical Cert.from Master Liang
Teachers who have taught me:
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LARRY & SUSAN WATKINS
230 Oyster River Road
Warren
207-273-6160
Towns where I teach:
Thomaston
Years of Tai Chi (Taiji) or Qigong (Chi Kung) experience:
16+ years of practice
7+ years of teaching experienceAreas of expertise and/or current focus of teaching:
Expertise: Yang style 88 step large frameTeachers who have taught me:
Sijo Leon Trescott
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SEAN MAGUIRE
80 Birch Point Rd.
Wiscasset, ME
207-882-4015
207-882-8230
Towns where I teach:
Wiscasset
Organizations hosting my teaching:
Wiscasset Recreation Center
Years of Tai Chi (Taiji) or Qigong (Chi Kung) experience:
17+ years of practice
12+ years of teaching experienceAreas of expertise and/or current focus of teaching:
Yang form, Yang Sword & Saber, Double Fan, Pole, Man Que Hung form, and Tam Tui.
Energy movement within the Yang Form
Other related certifications, awards and/or qualifications:
BS Forestry, Major-US Army Retired, Correctional Administrator-17 years, Maine Guide-White Water 1 & Recreational-14 years,
Teachers who have taught me:
Judy Nielsen-authorizing teacher, GM Hsu Fun Yuen
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BETSEY S. FOSTER
36 Knoll Rd.
Greenwood, ME
207-875-2426
Towns where I teach:
Bethel, Norway, Lewiston Falmouth
Years of Tai Chi (Taiji) or Qigong (Chi Kung) experience:
21+ years of practice
16+ years of teaching experience
Areas of expertise and/or current focus of teaching:
Health benefits, working with people who have chronic health issues and disabilities, using T'ai Chi for sports applications. Use of both T'ai Chi and Qigong for sports injury rehabilitation.
Other related certifications, awards and/or qualifications:
Recipient of Master Jou, Tsung-Hwa Scholarship at Taste of China.
Published articles on both arts in nationwide publications.Presentor at health conferences and sports conferences.
Master's degree in Public Health
Teachers who have taught me:
Dr. Yang, Jwing-ming, Patrick Cheng (son of Cheng, Man-ching), Don Miller, Larry Landau, Dr. Jay Dunbar, and others
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KATHLEEN ARMSTRONG
16 Lee Rd.
Lincoln, ME.
207-793-8443
207-973-3369
Towns where I teach:
Lincoln & BangorOrganizations hosting my teaching:
First United Methodist Church of Lincoln, University of Maine wellness program
Years of Tai Chi (Taiji) or Qigong (Chi Kung) experience:
6+ years of practice
5+ years of teaching experienceAreas of expertise and/or current focus of teaching:
Tai Chi for Arthritis
Other related certifications, awards and/or qualifications:
Tai Chi for Arthritis 1 & 2 Instructor, Reiki 1 practitioner
Bachelor's Degree - Human Development
Teachers who have taught me:
Dr. Paul Lam, Martin Kidder, Patricia Lawson, Ian Gamble, Bruce Young
REV. BRUCE YOUNG
16 Lee Rd.
Lincoln, ME
207-794-8443
207-458-0182
Towns where I teach:
Lincoln
Organizations hosting my teaching:
First United Methodist Church of Lincoln
Years of Tai Chi (Taiji) or Qigong (Chi Kung) experience:
15+ years of practice
11+ years of teaching experienceAreas of expertise and/or current focus of teaching:
Expertise: Tai Chi for Arthritis, Tai Chi for Diabetes, and the 73 Sun forms
Certifications and/or awards specific to Tai Chi and/or Qigong:
Senior Trainer for the Tai Chi for Health programs of Dr. Paul Lam
Certified instructor of Tai Chi for Arthritis and Tai Chi for Diabetes
Chief Instructor - USCDKA
Other related certifications, awards and/or qualifications:
Third Degree Black Belt in Korean Tae Kwon Do
Karuna Reiki Master
Pastor of the First United Methodist Church of Lincoln
Doctorate - Educational Administration Master's Degree - Divinity
Teachers who have taught me:
Dr. Paul Lam, Martin Kidder, Patricia Lawson, Bruce Armstrong, David Dumont
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None so far. Are you a teacher in Piscataquis County? Please complete our Registration Form and we will be happy to add you to our growing list.
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DIANA MCCAIN
31 Federal St.
Brunswick, ME
207-729-7323
207-522-1407
Towns where I teach:
Topsham, Brunswick, Old Orchard Beach
Organizations hosting my teaching:
Full Circle Synergy School of Tai Chi ChuanMerrymeeting Adult Education
Years of Tai Chi (Taiji) or Qigong (Chi Kung) experience:
10+ years of practice
3+ years of teaching experienceCertifications and/or awards specific to Tai Chi and/or Qigong:
Level 1 & 2 teaching certificate- Tai Chi Easy Certified
Areas of expertise and/or current focus of teaching:
W.C.C. Chen 60 movement form
Tai Chi Easy- Roger Janke
Qigong for health & vitality
Ian Gamble, Susan Cromwell, Ken Cohen, Roger Janke, Don Miller
Teachers who have taught me:
Ian Gamble, Susan Cromwell, Ken Cohen, Roger Janke, Don Miller
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None so far. Are you a teacher in Somerset County? Please complete our Registration Form and we will be happy to add you to our growing list.
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None so far. Are you a teacher in Waldo County? Please complete our Registration Form and we will be happy to add you to our growing list.
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None so far. Are you a teacher in Washington County? Please complete our Registration Form and we will be happy to add you to our growing list.
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LARRY IRA LANDAU
P.O. Box 1008
Kennebunkport, ME
207-967-4070
207-761-2142
Towns where I teach:
Portland & Kennebunkport
Organizations hosting my teaching:
Dragonfly Taijiquan
Years of Tai Chi (Taiji) or Qigong (Chi Kung) experience:
30+ years of practice
30 + years of teaching experienceAreas of expertise and/or current focus of teaching:
Accessing/cultivating effortless, easeful alignment and movement. Taiji core principles adapted for seniors and anyone with special needs. Guidance in meditation practices. 24 step taiji, Yang long form, san shou (2 person form), Animal Frolics, 8 Brocades, B. P. Chan's 8 simple exercises, and many other qigong and other trainings.
Certifications and/or awards specific to Tai Chi and/or Qigong:
Impeccable dance alignment serves well for taiji/qigong.
Various certificates from workshops and awards from competitions, but the primary qualification is a lifetime of dedicated practice and teaching
Other related certifications, awards and/or qualifications:
B.A. with teaching certification.
Promoter of lunar literacyTeachers who have taught me:
Master T. T. Liang, Barbara Root, Paul Gallagher, Jay Dunbar, Don Miller, Lin-lin Choy and many others more incidentally.
In dance, Mary Jane Brown, Gertrude Shurr, Norman Walker, Matteo and others[ back to top ]