Hope you are doing well! September has arrived and that means we are in the last quarter of the year. Insurance notice: Most plans renew with the…… Read more “Fall Newsletter: White Dew 白露 and Autumn Equinox September 22”
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Coach Matt Stampe is a licensed acupuncturist and massage therapist in Northern Virginia USA. Book appointments at www.NovaAcu.com. Matt is a LMT (Licensed Massage therapist) with the Virginia Board of Nursing since 2006, and has a “Master of Science in Acupuncture” (MSA) at Virginia University of Integrative Medicine (VUIM.edu). He is certified with National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM). He has taught hundreds of people Authentic Yang Tai Chi Kung Fu for over 30 years. He was President of the Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) Martial arts club, Secretary and Treasurer of USA chapter of Yongnian Association under Sifu He Weiqi. Experience includes: Kung fu schools: Omei Shaolin (Sifu Lu Xiaoling) 3rd degree Black Sash, Chinese Martial Arts Institute (Sifu Clarence Burris), United States Wushu Academy (Coach Christopher Pei), and Qi Elements (Sifu Nancy Bloomfield), Former Head Coach: Virginia Beach Parks and Recreation centers(Adults Tai Chi), Hope Chinese school (kids classes), NOVA MMA gym in Arlington (kids classes). Currently he is faculty at Virginia University of Integrative Medicine (Fairfax) and teaches credit courses in Qigong and Tai Chi. He has positively impacted peoples lives whether for health, sport, strength, combat, and spirit. As a true combat athlete, he teaches methods so people can be confident to defend themselves.
Newsletter July 2021
Hope everyone is having a safe and happy summer. The pandemic is not over yet and r Delta variant cases are rising, so stay vigilant, get vaccinated,…… Read more “Newsletter July 2021”
Summer Newsletter June 2021
Summer has already started on the Chinese Taoist calendar. Its peak will be on June 22, “Summer solstice” which will be the beginning of the days getting…… Read more “Summer Newsletter June 2021”
Newsletter April 2021
In the book “Healing with Whole Foods: Asian Traditions and Modern Nutrition”, author Paul Pitchford talks about how difficult it is to keep and stay on a…… Read more “Newsletter April 2021”
Spring 2021 Newsletter
Spring’s rhythm is full of life and movement. The earth is becoming warmer and the days have more light. With the new warmth and light, inspiration…… Read more “Spring 2021 Newsletter”
Neigong 內功: the martial and the religious
Neigong “inner work” is both Martial and from the religion of Taoism. Spiritual art of concentration and awareness to help enhance your martial skills.
Qi flow, Time of Day, and Sleep
Between the hours of 5-7am is sunrise, the yang energy of the day is increasing and so we build the desire to rise, plan our day,…… Read more “Qi flow, Time of Day, and Sleep”
Medical Qigong: Weight Losing Body Building
Strategies for losing weight for patients undergoing Chinese medicine and acupuncture: 3 videos on this information below. Obesity: If your BMI is less than 18.5, it falls within the…… Read more “Medical Qigong: Weight Losing Body Building”
Beginning of Winter and Weight losing body building Qigong
We’ve reached the beginning of winter on the 24 stem or nodes on the calendar, but going outside you would think it is the end of summer.…… Read more “Beginning of Winter and Weight losing body building Qigong”
Common Chinese herbs and their uses
Here is a list of foods, spices, and herbs you might be able to find at the grocery store, Asian or Indian markets, health food stores, and…… Read more “Common Chinese herbs and their uses”
