Inspiration led me to Zen Wellness and Qi Gong…and they literally saved my life.  It is now February of 2013 and I just turned 55.  In November of last year I began a journey that has transformed and restored me to youthful vigor.

Over the past few years time was catching up to me with health issues such as pain in both knees, lower back, abdominal area, extremely low energy, low libido, borderline high blood pressure, and depression.

In a very short time, practicing a little at first, listening to audio files, watching videos, and participating in the weekly live call; I practiced daily whether it was 5 minutes or an hour in the morning and afternoon.  I was able to return my health to what I feel is younger than age 40!  I have learned so much about myself during this time.

I have been working on this long distance from Kansas and this was my first opportunity to meet Master Leone, Master Campbell and their amazing staff as I am writing this from the first Zen Business Bootcamp and training immersion I have attended.  So if you are ready for personal transformation and restoration, contact Zen Wellness or come see me and we will help you begin your journey.

Gilda Jacobs Kneitz
Louisburg, Kansas

My experience with Zen Wellness so far has been amazing.  The teachers are knowledgeable, kind, and fun.  With each of them having a different approach and style, I really feel that I am getting the most well rounded teachings/practice.  I will definitely be joining Zen Wellness again for future retreats/training, this is just the beginning.

Brittany M.
Peterborough, ON

Zen Wellness helps you discover your own potential for life- long health, and happiness.  You learn to manage your mind, restore and improve your body, and coexist in your own environment.  The Zen Wellness classes have set me on a path to achieve my goals and truly enjoy life.

Linda Rice
Peoria, AZ

My name is Gloria Trillo, and I am a teacher, and I’ve been a teacher for over 30 years.

About a year ago I started having all sorts of difficulties…arthritis, a lot of pain, injuries just about everywhere…a lot of sleepless nights, a lot of sleep apnea, and then eventually I got diagnosed with a micro-valve regurgitation, a lot of fluid in my lungs, basically, a lot of things were going wrong.

A very good friend of mine at work started telling me about the Tai Chi classes that she was taking, and I had read, through the arthritis magazines about how good it is, so I took her up on her invitation to watch a class.

I saw all sorts of different types of people in the class, young, and old, so I thought I’d give it a try.

After a few days, I thought “wow, I don’t know…” But soon, I started seeing such good results in the way that I was feeling, my energy level was better, my arthritis was going away.

I started to be a lot more flexible, everything just started doing so much better, recently I just saw my pulminologist again and she was very pleasantly surprised.

My lung capacity was now normal, and everything, my arthritis doctor also, the levels of the RA are all good, and I just have been feeling so good.

I have been able to lose a lot of weight along with the Tai Chi, and it has just been a reversal from what was happening a year ago, and the biggest difference is my Tai Chi classes, I just want to say this is the best thing I’ve ever done, and if you are thinking of doing it, you are not going to be wrong in taking these classes. Thank You!

Gloria Trillo, Avondale, AZ

What I liked best about the course was the opportunity to go more deeply into protocols I’ve already been learning and to work with the 8 Vessels.  Master Leone’s teaching style is lively and engaging, and he has a tremendous store of knowledge and experience to share – which he does with a lot of humor.

In just two days I could feel my energy level increase.  The training also helped me see how I can incorporate qigong and taoist concepts into daily activity so that the practice becomes a way of life.

Chris Brennan, Phoenix, AZ

My Story:

In 2004 I learned that I had diabetes, Osteoporosis and Vaginal Cancer.  The week of January 17th I started radiation and chemo therapy. The end of February saw me in the hospital  because I could not eat.  For two weeks I was fed  through an IV.  I looked 85 years old, in fact I was 52.  37 radiation treatments later my tail bone looks like a burnt log in the fire. The pain was level 10 24/7.  In June of 2007 I had to stop working .  In 2008 the doctor decided to put in a pain pump in my body.  It has taken four years through trial and error of medications for the pump to control my pain.

During the years before my pain became under control I felt I was heading for a wheel chair or nursing home.  Since I could not go to a gym, my sister suggested that we try a low or no impact exercise program.  While at a nail appointment a couple of doors down from  the Wellness Center as we were brainstorming, an idea came to us to look into Tai Chi as a good start.  When we walked into the Center we were told about the Medical Qi Gong program and after a sample session joined right there on the spot.

We went 2 times a week and by the middle of June I folded up my cane and put it away.  We continued twice a week until the middle of August when we joined the TaiChi program.  We now go three times a week, Qi Gong 3 times and Tai Chi 2 times. My high blood pressure is back to normal and my osteoporosis is virtually none existent.  On a scale of 0-10, my pain level is now 0-5.  I credit my return to good health to Medical Qi Gong and Tai Chi.

Flora-Jean Hapgood

My hubby suggested that the following observations may be of interest to you. So, here it goes…

On Oct. 1st, while traveling down a middle lane of US60 East, our Dodge Ram was side-swiped. It reminded me of the chariot race scene from Ben Hur! Interestingly enough, a kind of observer mind-set kicked in which, after a split-second of shock, allowed me to size up the situation and then act. By blowing the truck’s horn until we were able to pull over to the side of the road, it not only cleared the space around us of traffic but also allowed the driver of the vehicle that hit us to follow the Ram over to the side of the rode as well. I mentioned to my sisters that I don’t know how I thought to start blowing the horn. They say it was Angel Gabriel’s suggestion :) No one was hurt in either vehicle. I suppose that is the joy part of this all.

No sooner did we get the Ram back from the body shop than…

Exactly, 3 weeks to the day and at approximately the same time, a young woman made a left-hand turn into our 2004 Honda CRV and totaled it! Except for air bag abrasions, no one was seriously hurt. Now here is the interesting part. In the middle of the street, while we were waiting for the police to arrive, I turned around and there was Cindy Leech (like an angel who had just dropped out of the blue) telling me to start fire path breathing and giving me a much appreciated hug. At the point where a tow truck had been called, I turned around to find a neighbor approaching (a second angel) asking if he could help. He gave a me a ride home. Shortly thereafter, our son called _out of the blue_ (the third angel of the day).

So, what’s my point? In both cases, somehow I remained quite calm and lucid as these two events unfolded. I do attribute this to Qi Gong lessons learned. Let’s hear it for CLARITY…

Regarding my “hubby”, Dr. Keller, who is our physician (another benefit of Zen Wellness affiliation), has given Harold very good advice. Now he is following an exercise and movement regime that noticeably makes a difference.

Chief, another reason for this message is to thank you and Master Campbell for providing a Westside Zen Wellness center. Many people are benefiting from the Qi Gong lessons and exercises you share.

Charlotte Cohen, Avondale, AZ

Interview with the kids from our 2012 Kauai Kid’s Kung Fu Camp: