Healers & Teachers

The practitioners and teachers who have graduated from Robert Peng’s certified Teacher Training and Professional Healer Training

Don Scott (Western New York)
Don is a Licensed Massage Therapist in NY State, serving all of Western New York. He is a practitioner of Robert Peng's Elixir Light Healing and a student of Robert's teachings since 2005. His sessions integrate Qigong, Massage, and various healing modalities to promote balance and healing of Mind, Body, and Spirit. Don also facilitates trainings and workshops drawing on his training in Qigong, Yoga and meditative techniques.
Phone: (716) 622-6332
Email: dwscott1@verizon.net 
Website: www.DonaldWScott.com


Jenn Shepherd (Western New York)
Jenn Shepherd is passionate about helping people heal and learn how to heal themselves. She is a practitioner of Robert Peng's Elixir Light Healing and a student of Robert's teachings. Her sessions integrate QiGong, Reiki, and Spiritual Healing to promote balance and healing of Mind, Body, and Spirit. Jenn also facilitates training and workshops to encourage personal spiritual growth as well as self healing and is the coordinator for Bolts of Love in Erie, Pennsylvania.
Phone: 814-450-2149
Email: jenn.shepherd@boltsoflove.com 


Travis Laplante
Travis Laplante is a certified Qigong Healer. He has studied for many years with Qigong Master Robert Peng and has undergone rigorous traditional daily training in order to cultivate his abilities to help others. In addition to his ongoing studies with Master Peng, Laplante also studies hands-on Daoist healing with Laura Barnard Stelmok. He has also studied with Qigong master Chunyi Lin.
Email: travis.swordhands@gmail.com
Website: www.swordhands.com/qigong


Anton Baraschi (New York City)
Anton Baraschi practices Bioenergy Healing (AKA Medical Qigong) in person and Long Distance (remote) at Dr Nidia Carerro’s Integrative Practice at 20 W 38 St Second Floor Manhattan, NY, on Wednesday from 9-8 by appt; at the Inner Source Health/Dr Pina LoGiudice at 11 Stewart Avenue, Huntington, Long Island (631) 421-1848 on Tuesdays;  Other days in Fort Lee NJ- call for details.
Over the years Anton has mastered several healing modalities: Bruyere Energetic Chelation, Wierkus Method, Davitashvili Method, Nedelcu Method, Domancic Method, Reiki, Energy through the Nervous System, Ancient Tibetan Healing-Tse Dup Yang Bod, Advanced Pranic Healing, Pranic Psychotherapy and Master Robert Peng’s Qigong Healing Method. Anton considers Master Peng’s Qigong Healer Certification program the teaching that brought it all together.  Anton teaches a Certification Course of Bioenergy Healing through the Edgar Cayce ARE of New York and privately. Anton’s practice is focused on alleviating a majority of chronic conditions, in pain reduction, speeding up the recovery process and facilitating spiritual development. Bioenergy healing works well in supporting all other treatment modalities (allopathic, homeopathic, acupuncture, psychotherapy, physical therapy, surgery, chemotherapy, nutrition, and exercise). Anton is currently specializing in work with medical professionals.
Phone: (845) 772-7200
Email: abaraschi@aol.com
Website: www.EnergeticRejuvenation.com


Tracy Latz, M.D., M.S., Mh.D. (Mooresville, North Carolina)
Tracy uses her training in Western Medicine, Mind-Body Practices, Holistic Healing and Qigong to assist individuals and groups with transformation - physically, emotionally and spiritually. She was trained in Elixir Light Qigong Healing by Robert Peng and is a practitioner of various healing modalities, including Medical Qigong. Her practice is based in Mooresville, North Carolina (a suburb of Charlotte). She has taught seminars and courses in meditation, energetic practices, healing and personal transformation since 1992.
Phone: (704) 995-2367
Email: abundantyang1@mac.com 
Website: www.shiftyourlife.com


Marion Ross (New York City and Paris, France)
Marion has been a student and practitioner of Robert Peng's Elixir Light Qigong for several years. She is a Transpersonal Psychologist and holds a PhD.in Complementary and Alternative Medical Therapies, doctorates in Metaphysics, RoHun Therapy and Holistic Healing and has studied Medical Qigong with Robert Peng as well as 2 other Qigong Masters. She facilitate workshops in Qiqong, Stress Reduction, Personal Development, Color and Sound Healing, Entura Art, Multidimensional Healing and Spiritual Development and is based in New York City and Paris, France.
Phone: 917-653-0437
Email: marionross@mac.com 
Website: www.shiftyourlife.com


Thomas Garbarino , Lic. Ac. MAc. (Seattle Washington )
Thomas is an energetic healer, acupuncturist, Chinese herbalist, martial artist and passionate lover of nature. Thomas has been a licensed practitioner of Classical Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture since 2006. He has been a student of Qigong and Taiji Quan for over 10 years, studying with Masters Wang Fengming (Hunyuan Taiji Quan & Qigong), Chunyi Lin (Spring Forest Qigong), and Sifu Dimitri Mougdis (Yang Style Taiji Quan). He is honored to be a student of Master Robert Peng since 2007, and is a certified Qigong practitioner and teacher under his guidance. In his healing practice, Thomas creates a sacred space in which he guides and supports healing through intuitive listening and heart- centered communication. He practices with the belief that true healing comes from within the heart.
Phone: 802-490-4685
Email: thomasgarbarino802@gmail.com 
Website: www.thomasgarbarino.com


Anton Taiga, LMT (Rhinebeck, New York)
Taiga Bodywork provides handcrafted wellness in New York's Hudson Valley. Anton combines Qi Gong Healing with Tui Na and Viceral Therapy for holistic bodywork treatments that restore both physical and energetic balance. Anton is inspired by Robert Peng's humble generosity and pure intention in healing. Anton has been practicing Qi Gong for a number of years and it is an essential aspect of his work. Now, he is working together with Dr Carrero’s Manhattan in his integrative practice.
Address: 20 W 38th street NYC NY (Second floor near 5th Avenue) Wednesdays from 9am to 8 pm by appointment.
Phone: 917-623-4833
Email: taiga.anton@gmail.com 
Website: www.taigabodywork.com


Michaela Bartakova (New York City)
Michaela draws on her 25 years of holistic healing practice to assist her clients to create a deep, lasting changes from within, so they can thrive physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually. She has had the luck and privilege to study with many renowned teachers and master healers, and feels very blessed to cross paths with Master Robert Peng whom she studied Energy Elixir Qigong, and has been certified as a practitioner. She has also studied Sound Healing with Master Mingtong Gu. Michaela works with clients worldwide, locally at her NYC office, or via long distance. Her services include energy healing and teaching (Qigong, etc), transformational coaching, spiritual development, as well as online programs and wellness retreats.
Email: holisticlink@gmail.com 
Website: www.MichaelaBartakova.com


Annella Mounia (Copenhagen, Denmark)
During a stay with John of God in Brazil Mounia experienced a sudden surge of energy pouring from her hands. In a quest to understand how to apply this energy she was guided to seek out Master Robert Peng for further training and cultivation of her healing abilities. Mounia is a certified Qigong healer by Master Robert Peng, and practice Robert Peng’s healing techniques in her healing work. Mounia lives in Copenhagen, Denmark where she also has her healing practise and offer Qigong energy healing.
Email: info@soulsansa.com 
Website: www.soulsansa.com


Evelyne Rehfuss, HP (Munich, Germany)
Evelyne is a licensed Heilpraktikerin (alternative practitioner) and lives near Munich, Germany. She is a dedicated practitioner of Elixir Light Qigong and is certified as a Qigong healer by Master Robert Peng. Evelyne also teaches Qigong classes and is passionate about helping other people heal and discover their own self-healing potential. In addition, she is certified as a practitioner and teacher of Microkinesi Therapy, a healing modality taught by Daniel Grosjean, France.
Phone: +49 - 89 - 85 77 127
Email: international@hp-rehfuss.de 
Website: www.hp-rehfuss.de


Mike Soo, Dr. (Durham, North Carolina)
Dr. Mike Soo offers 1 hour energy healing sessions in Durham, North Carolina for health and wellness, combining his experience with Medical Qigong with Robert Peng and Nan Lu, Reiki, Quantum Touch, Jin Shin Jyutsu, acupuncture, meditation, breath work and other modalities. He also draws on his 25-year background as a western medical doctor in neurology and sleep medicine to help understand the healing process. Audrey Soo offers sessions of intuitive energy healing for her clients. She draws on her background and training in Reiki, Qi Gong training with Robert Peng, spiritually guided healing, Jin Shin Jyutsu and meditation to guide and inform her healing work. From an early age, she has felt a connection to spirit. This was strengthened through faith healing experiences in her teenage years. More recently she has explored various energy healing modalities. She has continued a personal practice of prayer, meditation and Qi Gong.
Website: www.drmikesoo.com


Nancy Gardner, LMT, APP (Akron, Ohio)
Nancy Gardner is a certified instructor of Elixir Light Healing Qigong, Tai Chi, Bagua Zhang and other martial arts. She has been training in the arts since 1985, teaching professionally since 1994, and studying with Master Peng since 2007. Nancy also is an Ohio-licensed Massage Therapist, Polarity Therapy practitioner and seminar presenter. Through her company, NG Energy, Nancy draws on these various disciplines to create personalized wellness programs which she presents to various groups and organizations, locally, regionally and internationally.
Phone: 330-945-5533
Email: nancyg@ngenergy.us 
Website: www.ngenergy.us


Nadiya Nottingham ( Amenia, New York)
Nadiya Nottingham is a native of Ireland, and a healer in both Qigong and Celtic traditions. She helps transform trauma and quiet the inner critic, spark new momentum in your life. Through the modes of Celtic healing and Chinese Medical Qigong Healing you will receive immediate insight for self healing. A take-home practice will enrich and prolong the effects of the work. Nadiya is a certified Qigong teacher and Medical Qigong Healer trained by Robert Peng, Dr. Liu Dong and Master Sat Hon. She is a trained Celtic Shamanic Practitioner and spiritual advisor with over 25 years of practice, weekly classes and private healing available.
Phone: (917) 519-9101
Email: nadiya108@mac.com 
Website: www.nadiyanottingham.net


Therese Balagna, Shiatsu certification, LicAc
Therese has been practicing Acupuncture energetics for the past 25 years. She has been trained by Chinese Masters, and has lived in China and Vietnam to deepen her knowledge and experience in Acupuncture. She has been a student of QiGong for the last 8 years, including 6 years with Master Peng’s teachings. She is a certified Elixir of life Qi Gong Healer and a certified teacher in Robert Peng QiGong. Therese practices with the belief that the healing comes from within, and guides her patients to manifest their inner truth. Her dedicated personal practice of Qi Gong has further improved the quality of her work.
Phone: 845-677-8885
Email: theresebalagna@gmail.com


Richard Smith , D.O. (Westchester, New York)
Richard has been studying Qigong with Master Robert Peng since 2006 and is a Certified Teacher after completing his Teacher Training. He has a practice in Traditional Osteopathy in Katonah, NY and is offering classes and workshops in Robert Peng Qigong in Westchester County, NY.
Phone: (914) 232-5955
Email: Qigong.Richard@gmail.com 
Website: www.WestchesterQigong.com


Allan Løvgreen (Copenhagen, Denmark)
Since childhood Allan have had a feeling that something was different in his life. An ability to sense people's energies and vibrations, and look through people's facade. Allan's ability has now been developed with Robert through Qigong and healing over the recent years, so he today offers both certified PR healing and PR Qigong training and workshops in his own studio. The work with Robert has lifted the veil to the treasures that before was hidden, which Allan now uses in his Qigong and healing work. The study is located south of Copenhagen in a small town called Faxe Ladeplads.
Phone: +45 30648596
Email: flinkehuset@gmail.com 
Website: www.facebook.com/Flinkehuset


Victoria Gentile
Victoria has been a meditator for over 4 decades and a Human Rights Attorney for over 3 decades. She has studied meditation, aromatherapy & the healing arts with many world-renowned teachers, including: First & Foremost: Master Robert Peng, an internationally recognized Master of Qigong; as well as others such as: Sant Rajinder Sing Ji Maharaj, the Current Director of the Science of Spirituality Center, & Brian Weiss, a Yale Medical School Graduate and Former Chairman of Psychiatry at the Mt. Sinai Medical Center. She has received her Qigong teacher Certification, by her “inspirational” Master teacher - Master Robert Peng - in the discipline of Qigong, a Moving Meditation Practice.
Phone: (860) 210-0178
Email: Victoriagentileesq@gmail.com


Ellen Petersen (Marblehead, Massachusetts)
Ellen’s goal is to inspire individuals to gain the skills to take control over their own health by teaching techniques and an attitude of mind that creates a healthy body, mind and spirit. Through training and practice, Ellen learned to perceive qi and to use it to treat individuals, to bring balance to the energy system of the body and to start the body’s own healing processes. Ellen believes that true healing comes from a deep love, compassion and awareness of our divine selves. Ellen’s training includes intensive programs in qigong and External Qi Healing as a student in the Qigong Certification Training Program of Qigong Master Ken Cohen (Gao Han) and as a student in Qigong Healing and qigong practices with Qigong Master Robert Peng. Ellen also trains regularly in Tai Chi and Qigong with Tai Chi Master Kuan Chung Chen. Ellen teaches qigong and offers external Qi healing sessions to clients.
Email: info@nourishinglifeqigong.com 
Website: www.nourishinglifeqigong.com

The Abbey Private Retreat (owned by Ellen Petersen)
The Abbey is a welcoming, beautiful, and sacred sanctuary in Marblehead, Massachusetts. It is a lovingly restored 1900s summer cottage, one of the few left in town, and sits on a private way overlooking the water. The Abbey is fully furnished, with two bedrooms, kitchen, full bathroom, sitting room, and meditation room. This is the place where you can disconnect from everyday stress and have time to slow down, rest, and center yourself in your own true nature. 
Website: https://www.theabbeymarblehead.com
Email: theabbeymarblehead@gmail.com
Phone:
978-578-5924


Sabin Aell, Intuitive Energy Work & Qigong Healing
Energy healing is Sabin’s lifelong passion. She studied with a force of diverse teachers within the roam of sound healing and intuitive energy work for the last 30 years. Sabin is a also a certified Qigong Healer trained by Robert Peng. Continuous studies with Robert deepens her senses and personal practice. With the art of energy architecture Sabin’s intent is to tap into your self healing powers, innate wellbeing and a harmonious flow of Qi throughout your body. You will find her practice in the beautiful foothills of Colorado.
Phone: 720-309-1764
Email: sabin@aellworks.com 
Website: aellworks.com


Joseph Michael Contrada, Heilpraktiker
Joseph-Michael is a spiritual healer and energy therapist specializing in Yogic Pranic Healing, Qi Gong Healing, and Western Esoteric Healing. He is also a Heilpraktiker (Lic. German Complementary and Alternative Medicine Provider) for Holistic Nutrition, Planetary Herbalism, Western Alchemical Medicines, Ayurveda, and Chinese Energetic Medicine. He has completed Sifu Peng’s Master Key and Qi Gong Healer training and esteems Robert as a teacher and a friend. Joseph-Michael teaches Qi Gong and includes Medical Qi Gong prescription exercises in his healing and medical practice, which is dedicated to spiritual warriors, healers, artists, and social and environmental activists.
Phone: +49 160 725 9993
Email: heilpraktiker.jmcontrada@protonmail.com
Websites: www.heilpraxis-contrada.com (English)


Anne K. Keibel (Hamburg, Germany)
Anne is certified in RP Qigong Teaching and Healing and has been studying the Elixir Light Qigong healing system taught by Master Robert Peng for many years. She works as an interpreter at some of his workshops in Europe and assists Robert Peng in his healing classes since 2017. Anne holds a Master of Science in Psychology and Science of Education and runs a traditional healing practice for psychotherapy & medical Qigong and offers Qigong healing sessions in Hamburg, Germany.
Email: info@qigong-hoheluft.de 
Website: www.qigong-hoheluft.de


Lara Goldman (Santa Barbara, California)
Lara Day Goldman's unique approach to healing synergistically combines the innate wisdom held in the body and autonomic nervous system with qigong healing techniques from her teachers, Damaris Jarboux and Robert Peng. Lara guides her clients into activating their own neurogenic tremor response (the central nervous system's innate way of discharging excessive tension through rapid muscle contractions), interweaving the qigong healing as the natural tremor process unfolds. The physical body and energy body, together, are thus able to unwind and release trapped patterns of tension, trauma and stress. Lara has a private practice in Santa Barbara, California. She became a dedicated qigong student in 2008, finishing Damaris Jarboux's 4-year practitioner training in 2012 and has studied regularly with Robert Peng since 2014.
Email: mountaintosee@gmail.com 
Website: www.mountaintosee.com


Eddie Vernon, Acupuncturist (Fredericksburg, Virginia)
Eddie is a Licensed Acupuncturist practicing in Fredericksburg, Virginia. He is certified in RP Qigong Teaching and Healing as taught by Master Robert Peng. As part of his acupuncture practice in Virginia he teaches weekly Qigong classes (including 4 Golden Wheels, Qigong Empowerments, and Lotus Meditation) and offers private Qigong instruction and healing sessions. Eddie holds a Master of Science in Traditional Chinese Medicine from Pacific College of Oriental Medicine and is board certified as a Diplomate in Oriental Medicine from the National Certification Commission for Acu
Phone: (540) 847-6985
Email: info@acupuncturefredericksburg.com 
Website: www.acupuncturefredericksburg.com


Jason Gasdick, Qigong Teacher
I first came to qigong, not for its ability to improve happiness, but because I was in pain and it helped to restore the use of my right arm and thumb. Initially I learned Evidence Based Qigong from Dr Yang, a researcher and US trained scientist, whose teacher training I took. My interest piqued, I went on to study with Robert Peng, a teacher of traditional qigong. Not only have I taken Robert Peng’s teacher and healer trainings, but I have assisted him in teaching and he has led qigong at two Qigong Vacations that I have run. Practicing Qigong has brought even more love into my life as my friendships became stronger and more meaningful. I feel happier, wiser, more powerful than I ever have in life. With Robert's encouragement and blessing I have completed his Qigong Teacher Training and I am now certified and empowered to teach!
Email: jasongasdick@gmail.com


Michael Gregory, MSW, RSW (Stratford Ontario, Canada)
Michael is a certified Qigong Teacher and Healer and has been studying the Elixir Light Qigong system, taught by Master Robert Peng, for several years. He also assists Robert in his healing and teacher training workshops. Michael is a psychotherapist in private practice in Stratford Ontario, Canada. He has been teaching qigong and mindfulness meditation classes for 18 years.
Email: michael@mindbodyspiritstratford.com 
Website: www.mindbodyspiritstratford.com


Carol Ritter (Fairfax, Virginia)
Carol is a certified Elixir Light Qigong teacher and healer. She has studied with Master Peng since 2009, and is deeply appreciative of his knowledge, heart, and wisdom, and has found his teachings to be life-changing. The goal of all her work is to create the conditions under which others connect more deeply with their inner healing process. She holds a Ph.D. in Psychology (Clinical) with a speciality in trauma and grief. Carol is also certified as a Breath Body Mind Instructor and includes breathing practices in her work. She offers Robert Peng Qigong classes in various locations in Fairfax County, VA, and has a private practice in Qigong healing. She has a special interest in using Qigong to relieve the impact of trauma.
Email: caritter222@gmail.com


Steven Goldstein ( Larchmont, New York )
Steve has been practicing Qigong since 2013. He is a professional member of the National Qigong Association and is certified by Robert Peng to teach his Master Key Qigong. Steve began his journey into alternative healing modalities in 2002. He has trained with some of the leading experts in the fields of Energy Medicine, Reiki, Shamanism, Qigong, and Acupressure.
Email: qiflow@verizon.net 
Website: www.stevesqigong.com


Dave Walant , Qi of Life Healing Co ( Ridgefield, Connecticut )
Dave’s passion is to empower others through teaching individually and in group classes & workshops the healing practices of Qigong (movement, meditation, massage (including tapping), breathing), but also integrates Shamanistic practices, Shamanistic Reiki, and some Jin Shin Jyutsu. Dave has always believed in the mind-body-spirit and the connection with bio-energetic fields all around us and its powerful benefit in the healing process (starting meditation as a teen). After escaping from the World Trade Center on 9/11, his drive for healing and helping others became more focused and his energy centers became super-charged. This belief and inspiration led Dave to Qigong training, teaching, and practice. Dave’s heartfelt desire is to empower and assist others, like you, to 'change your DNA' and to become balanced in Wisdom, Compassion, Vitality. With Qigong, you can find harmony within your body, aligning with the Earth and the Celestial Universe. Dave teaches 'Happy Style' Qigong with over 20+ years total trainings from key masters: * Master Robert Peng certification in 'Elixir Light' Qigong Teaching; and, Qigong Healing * Gao Han (Master Ken Cohen) student of Qigong Certification Training * Grandmaster Tsu Kuo Shi (5th generation TCM Doctor and Qigong Master) certification in Qigong Therapy, & Qi Healer in early 2000's * and Daisy Lee, Roger Jahnke, Master Li Jun Feng & others.
Email: QiofLifeHealing@gmail.com 
Website: www.qioflifehealing.com


Nikki Strong Ph.D.(Minneapolis, MN)
Nikki is a long time practitioner of Qigong, Martial Arts, Yoga, and Meditation as well as a practitioner and student of Traditional Chinese Medicine. She has studied under the wings of Masters of Wudang, Shaolin, and Emei  styles of Qigong and martial arts and is a  Certified Trained Qigong Teacher under Master Robert (Jihui) Peng (Elixir Light Qigong). Nikki offers private qigong sessions as well as teaches group classes and workshops. 
Email: Nikki@HealingArtsMN.com 
Website: www.HealingArtsMN.com


Max Rissman (Los Angeles, California)
Max Rissman is a screenwriter and filmmaker living in Los Angeles. His passion for Qigong began when he was a student of Shaolin Kung Fu, and he has been deepening his training in Qigong, Kung Fu and internal martial arts over several years. He is certified in both Mantak Chia's Universal Healing Tao and Robert Peng's Elixir Healing Light systems, and has also trained in Sheng Zhen, Tai Chi and Baguazhang.
Email: rissmanmax@comcast.net 
Website: https://www.maxrissman.com
Phone: (908) 370-5518

Jan Koehler, LMT (Staten Island, NY)
Jan has been a licensed massage therapist since 1977 and specialized in shiatsu both as a practitioner and instructor until 2002. From 2001 until 2018 Jan treated cancer patients at a major hospital using Reiki, massage, shiatsu, reflexology and medical qigong. Jan is a Reiki Shihan (instructor) in the Komyo ReikiDo lineage. Before beginning study with Robert Peng in 2013, Jan completed a 3 year medical qigong program with the 3 Treasures Healing Center. Jan is a RP Qigong certified instructor and RP Qigong Healer. She currently teaches The Master Key from a massage/shiatsu therapist’s perspective. She also leads a Meridian Review and Komyo ReikiDo Share on Zoom weekly. Jan specializes in remote healing and working with people individually online. Jan also offers in-person healing treatments.
Phone 917 916 6553
Email janstouch@icloud.com

Gretchen Gilbert
Gretchen specializes in the practice of remote healing and empowerment to restore well-being to individuals. These practices include qigong, shamanic healing, power animal retrieval, and soul retrieval, according to the client's readiness and the guidance of our compassionate allies in spirit. With deep gratitude, Gretchen has received qigong healer training from Robert Peng, and shamanic training and mentoring from the late Hank Wesselman and Jill Kuykendall via their Shared Wisdom Continuum Program.
Email: rattleanddrum@gmail.com
Website: https://rattleanddrum.weebly.com

Rita Otis (BabaRita)

Rita Otis (BabaRita) has studied with Master Peng since 2015.  In addition to completing the healer training and the teacher accreditation to teach Qi Gong with Master Peng, she is a Spiritual Director, an Interplay Leader, and a Boundless Compassion Facilitator.  Rita believes the spirit of play needs to be cultivated and let loose in our lives through Qi Gong and our personal presence in the world.  She teaches and leads retreats in Omaha, Nebraska and in the surrounding Midwest area. 
Phone:  402-305-1303
Email:  RMOtis@outlook.com