What Is Tai Chi
Tai Chi is a form of martial arts which originated in China hundreds of years ago. This ancient practice uses mind-body-breath exercises and has been shown to strengthen musculoskeletal functions, improve mental health, reduce sympathetic nervous system responses, and improve coordination and balance. Known as “moving meditation,” Tai Chi has been used to aid various health concerns including heart and lung health, cancer remission, psycho-emotional health, and corporate workplace wellness.
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Current Tai Chi Classes:
Tai Chi Instructors
Hui Hwang, LAc, DAOM, Dipl.OM
Dr. Hui Hwang has over 15 years of clinical experience in Western and Oriental Medicine. Before moving to California in 2011, she worked as a medical doctor in Shu Guang Hospital affiliated with Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine. While in California, she has worked with medical doctors and other healthcare providers in multidisciplinary clinic settings as a licensed acupuncturist. She specializes in acupuncture and herbal supplements for weight management, stress-related conditions, insomnia, pain management, and women’s health. Additionally, Dr. Hwang has been practicing Tai Chi since 1999. She joined SSIHI in August 2020 and sees patients in Irvine.
Shin Lin, PhD
World-renowned expert on Tai Chi, Shin Lin, PhD, is a 12th generation heir of Chen Style Tai Chi designated by Grandmaster Chen Zheng-Lei of China’s Chen Family Village, where Tai Chi originated. Longtime chair of biophysics at Johns Hopkins and professor of biological sciences and biomedical engineering at UCI, his Laboratory for Mind-Body Signaling and Energy Research applies modern biophysical technologies to study benefits of Tai Chi/Qigong. He served on the National Advisory Council on Complementary and Integrative Health, is on the editorial board of Journal of Integrative and Complementary Medicine, and co-chair of World Congress of Qigong and TCM.
J. Matthew Brand, LAc, C.SMA
J. Matthew Brand is a Chinese medicine physician and licensed acupuncturist. His services include varying styles of acupuncture, Chinese herbal medicine, therapeutic body work, and instruction in Tai Chi and Qigong. He has been studying and practicing internal style Chinese martial arts for over 23 years. Matthew received his master’s degree in acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine from Yo San University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, and completed the AcuSport Sports Medicine Acupuncture Certification program. Matthew sees patients for UCI Health SSIHI in Irvine, Yorba Linda and Douglas Hospital.
