Dr. Roger Jahnke, OMD Director and Lead Trainer


Roger Jahnke, O.M.D. is a Doctor of Chinese Medicine with 30 years of clinical practice and 10 research and cultural tours to China to study its ancient healing traditions. He is Founder, Director, and Leader Trainer of the Institute of Integral Qigong and Tai Chi (IIQTC) and serves as a consultant to hospitals, social service agencies, and corporations in Complementary and Integrative Medicine (CAM / IM), wellness, and medical cost reduction.

Dr. Jahnke is author of The Healer Within (HarperSanFrancisco, 1999) used in body/mind programs worldwide. His most recent book, The Healing Promise of Qi (McGraw-Hill, 2002) has become an instant classic in the western literature on Qigong and Tai Chi. In 2005, Dr. Jahnke was appointed to co-convene a "National Expert Meeting on Qigong and Tai Chi" in collaboration with the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and the National Blueprint for Active Aging. For more information, visit www.FeeltheQi.com.

 

We are proud to introduce our Faculty. Names are listed in alphabetical order by last name.

 

Gayl Hubatch, OMD, LAc

Gayl Hubatch OMD

Gayl Hubatch, OMD, LAc, Doctor of Chinese Medicine is an IIQTC Tai Chi Easy™ Senior Trainer, and Healer Within Trainer. Dr. Hubatch teaches online, locally in Austin, as well as nationally. Gayl also maintains a clinical practice in acupuncture, herbal medicine, Qigong and Tai Chi in Austin, TX. She is a Diplomate through the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM), licensed acupuncturist and certified to teach Qigong and Taiji, and Yoga.

Dr. Hubatch is the author of Fabric of the Soul: 8 Extraordinary Vessels available on Amazon.com 

Email gayl@blueheroncenter.com

Website https://BlueHeronCenter.com

 

Jessica Kolbe

Jessica Kolbe

Jessica Kolbe is an IIQTC Senior Trainer in Tai Chi Easy™, Healer Within Medical Qigong, and Level 1 of the 200 hour Teacher Training.  She has been to China 3 times leading groups to study Qigong, Tai Chi, Taoism and the Chinese Culture.  Her award-winning TV Show, “Qigong with Jessica Kolbe” has been airing and streaming since 2014. Jessica is based in the Santa Barbara area and leads live and Zoom classes every week.  Jessica has been a featured presenter at the National Qigong Association Conferences.  She specializes in Qigong Animal Frolics, Emotional Healing Qigong and Wudang Tai Chi.  Jessica has also led trips to Bali and is thrilled to be a faculty member of Semester at Sea and the Esalen Institute.  She co-led Level 1 at 1440 Multiversity in Santa Cruz, CA.  Jessica has studied with many teachers and continues her own development as a perpetual student of the Ancient Healing Arts.

Email Jessica@JessicaTaiChi.com

Website http://QigongSB.com

 

Brian Trzaskos, PT, LMT, CSCS, CMP, MI-C


Brian Trzaskos is an IIQTC Tai Chi Easy™ Senior Trainer and Level 1 Trainer for the 200 hour Integral Qigong and Tai Chi Teacher Training, as well as co-creator of Sensation-Based Motivation, a somatic, trauma-sensitive coaching methodology. As a practicing physical therapist and student of eastern movement, meditation, and energy medicine practices for nearly three decades, he holds advanced certifications in both Western and Eastern healing arts. Brian is the President of NEW Health Inc. and director of education at the Somatic Coaching Academy where he trains coaches and wellness professionals to use research supported energy medicine methods in their own practices.  

Email btrzaskos@newwayofhealth.com

Website https://newwayofhealth.com/

 

Event Producer

Lorrie Formella, MA

Lorrie Formella, IIQTC Tai Chi Easy™ Senior Trainer and owner of Seasons of Life Empowerment LLC is based in Wisconsin. Lorrie is committed to lifelong learning and providing mind body classes, workshops and retreats that empower people to enhance their health and wellness. A cancer survivor since 2012, Lorrie attributes her quality of life to an integrated self-care approach that includes Tai Chi and Qigong and many other self-care methods learned while navigating through challenges during the “seasons of life.” She utilizes her talents in psychology, personal development, facilitation and coaching to support people on their empowerment path.

Email seasonsoflifeempowerment@gmail.com

Website https://www.seasonsoflifeempowerment.com