Get Up and Move Program

MARK ANGEL'S S E R V I C E S

Qigong

Trigger Point Massage

Trigger Point Therapy massage technique is a style of deep tissue massage. Trigger Points (TPs) are spots in the muscle fibers that have contracted or clumped up. This occurs due to an injury or disease state in the muscle. The result is that there are small area of muscle tissue where there is not enough oxygen and glucose circulating to allow normal metabolism. To survive, the muscle tissue resorts to anaerobic (without oxygen) forms of respiration and lactic acid builds up.

Trigger Point massage by appointment.
$100/hour

CAMTC#: 77416

Health & Wellness Coaching

When I work with a client or teach a class on Health and Wellness I incorporate many things. First, however, it is important for an individual to understand what state their health and wellness is in, or at least the state they “believe” it to be in. Then we have to figure out what changes they feel they need to make in order to improve their health and/or wellness. We address aspects of diet, exercise, scientific and psychological education, meditation and self-knowledge. These are just a few of the necessary ingredients to a personal recipe one might employ to work towards optimal health.

HISTORY

Qigong

Qigong (Chi Kung) can be accurately translated as “skill with energy.” This ancient Taoist art was developed in China centuries ago to help balance life force energy. Qi is the word for the life force or bio-energetic field that surrounds and permeates the body. An optimal balance of Qi is achieved by the proper mix of yin (earth energy) and yang (heaven energy).

Qi Gong is commonly understood as both a clinical healing modality in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), and also a movement art. Primarily, I teach the movement aspect of Qigong. Practicing these traditional healing exercises, many of which were developed well before Taoist martial arts, is known to improve balance, circulation, mobility and strength. There is also evidence shown in modern studies that they can improve the immune system as well.

Qigong, also known as moving meditation, was practiced by Taoist monks in the Wu Dong Mountains before Taiji was developed as a martial art. Some say it was a precursor of those martial applications developed later that incorporated Qi Gong into the Taiji forms. There is no doubt, however, that it was an important part of the practices of Taoist monks who understood that stationary meditation was not enough to maintain optimal mental, physical and spiritual health.

My time with Mark studying Taiji and Qigong was profound and even magical. He is a warm, capable and talented teacher. And in addition, he has an absolutely beautiful space to teach in. Thank you Mark! I do appreciate you!
Dr. Rick Moss, PhD

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T E S T I M O N I A L S

Happy People

Mark Angel has been treating my with deep tissue massage for about a year for the muscle cramping associated with Parkinson’s disease. His work has been a crucial part of my overall treatment which has meaningfully slowed the progress of the disease. He works with me 3-4 times a month. I think he has a unique ability to heal.

I have also been a student of Qigong with Mark Angel for about a year. He has not only taught me about the physical moves of Qigong, but, just as important, some of the philosophy behind it. His class has become both a physical and spiritual part of my life. I highly recommend him as a teacher and spiritual guide.
Susie F. Carmel Valley

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"I have been practicing Qigong with Mark for nearly a year and can
feel a real energetic shift. After the sessions I feel revitalized,
uplifted and more at home in my body. Cumulatively the practice is
having a positive impact on my health and well being."
Sandra L. Carmel Valley

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My time with Mark studying Tai Chi and Qigong was profound and even magical. He is a warm, capable and talented teacher. And in addition, he has an absolutely beautiful space to teach in. Thank you Mark! I do appreciate you!
Rick Moss, PhD, Florida
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Sifu Mark Angel is a brilliant teacher of the Taoist arts. His ability to relate the ancient traditions with modern knowledge deepens the value of both traditions. Sifu Angel's broad experience and perceptive tutelage matches the talents, skill, and interest of the student, providing a rich and fertile path to the knowledge of the Eastern traditions and the benefit to mind, body, and soul that those traditions offer.
Cameron P. Reagor, PhD, Colorado