For over sixty years I have explored the ancient healing arts of Qigong, Tai Chi, Ba Qua and Yoga.
Today I share these timeless practices in a way that anyone can understand and enjoy—combining traditional Eastern wisdom with modern knowledge of anatomy, fascia, breathing, and movement.
Whether your goal is to relieve pain, restore mobility, build strength, recover from illness, or simply age with greater vitality, there is a path waiting for you.
A Gentle Invitation
Many people believe that growing older means accepting pain, stiffness, and declining mobility.
I don't.
Our bodies are remarkably adaptable throughout life.
With the right kind of movement—slow, mindful, relaxed, and intentional—we can improve flexibility, restore balance, reduce pain, calm the nervous system, and rediscover the joy of moving freely.
Healing Movement Arts is not about pushing harder.
It is about moving wiser.
At thirteen years old I entered a Chinese Buddhist temple in New York City, where I began studying the ancient internal arts.
Those teachings became the foundation of my life.
Years later, everything changed.
A devastating automobile accident left me with a broken neck and broken back. Doctors diagnosed me as quadriplegic.
Most people believed my active life was over.
I believed something different.
Drawing upon everything I had learned, I spent seven years rebuilding my body through breath, mindful movement, patience, and unwavering determination.
That journey transformed not only my health but also my understanding of healing.
Today I teach the same principles that restored my own life, adapted so people of all ages and abilities can experience their benefits.
The Journey That Changed Everything
Welcome to a place where Health and healing transcend conventional boundaries! My journey from a devastating spinal injury, with a diagnosis of quadriplegia, to complete recovery defies the limits often imposed by the Western medical system. It's a testament to the extraordinary power of the mind, the discipline of ancient Eastern movement arts, and the resilience of the human spirit.
Having experienced firsthand the transformative effects of Qigong and Tai Chi, I bring not just expert knowledge, but a deep, empathetic understanding of pain and physical limitations. My story is more than a personal triumph; it's a beacon of hope for anyone who believes their situation is beyond help.
Let me help you unlock your body's natural capacity for healing and rediscover the freedom of movement, even when other methods have failed you."
WHAT OUR STUDENTS SAY
I first met Joe when I had lost hope of exercising without pain. After trying many programs, I discovered Joe's Healing Movements, which helped me gently. Now, I feel stronger and can return to activities I enjoy, without pain.
Cecelia T.
San Anselmo, Califo
I suffered from painful back spasms most of my life. Since doing this program, I’ve been completely free of them. I'm now more flexible, stronger, and balanced. I highly recommend his work.
John H.
John H
I look forward to each session as a “time out” from the stresses of everyday life. I can focus on my breath with each movement and learn to live in the moment. Joes’ own recovery is a miracle and he has encouraged my belief in personal miracles.
Beth B
Beth Burdick
WISHING YOU ALL HEALTH AND HAPPINESS!
Love, Joe
