Hi, my name is Laura.  As a 5 Element Qigong instructor, I hope to help you find relief from physical pain.  My other goals are to help you find balance and harmony emotionally and spiritually.  My background includes a Bachelors in Nursing, a Masters in counseling, a Master level in Reiki and I am a certified 5 Element Organ Qigong Instructor through White Tiger Qigong.  I also wrote two books.  The first is Stronger Because of It.  The second was The Chronic Illness Warrior's Guide.  I have been practicing Tai Chi and Qigong since the early 90s.  As a former Hospice nurse, I found Qigong to be very helpful for physical, emotional and spiritual health.  After being diagnosed with Systemic Lupus, I found Qigong was even more helpful for my physical, emotional and spiritual pain.  It also helped with my balance and coordination.  Because of my background, I hope I can help you achieve some peace and harmony through Qigong.  I also hope you feel understood in your journey, due to my own experiences with chronic illness.