Frequently Asked Questions
Office Visits
Tai Chi and Qi Gong Classes
Tai Chi Instructor Training Course
Qi Gong Instructor Course
Wellness Tui Na
Training Course
Office Visits
What days
do you
see patients? We are open for appointments on
Monday- Saturday at our Holliston office and Tuesday
& Wednesday at our Boston
office. For the Holliston office call 508-429-3895
to make an appointment. For the Boston office call
617-981-2039 to make an appointment.
What happens on my first visit?
Your first visit will
typically last 45 minutes to an hour. One of our
practitioners will speak with you about your history
and will establish the best manner in which she can
help you. They will then determine your Chinese
diagnosis and give you a treatment and
recommended follow-up schedule.
What kinds
of treatments should I expect?
Treatment is individual to each patient. We evaluate
each patient during the
initial consultation, and will then decide what
treatment is appropriate. Treatments may include
acupuncture, auricular acupressure, herbs, and or
exercise.
Does Insurance Cover Services and Treatments?
We do not directly
process insurance claims. However, we can provide
you a payment report if you need to submit your own
claim to your insurance company along with your
receipts for reimbursement.
Where are your offices located? Our
Holliston office is located at 1564a Washington
Street. The Boston office is located at 185
Devonshire Street, Suite 900. For driving
instructions click
here.
Weekly Tai Chi & Qi Gong Classes
When are the
Tai Chi and Qi Gong exercise classes?
For current and next session
information, please see the
class schedule.
Classes are
generally held Monday, Tuesday and Thursday
evenings, and Tuesday, Friday and Saturday mornings
How do I choose a Tai Chi or Qi Gong class?
Exercise classes may be
chosen a number of ways. There are
descriptions of the classes which may help you
to decide which class or classes you might enjoy. In
addition, you are welcome try a class (for a small
fee of $20), or to come and watch at any time.
What is Tai Chi and Qi Gong?
Tai Chi is an ancient Chinese exercise for health,
spiritual growth and self defense. It has been
proven effective in healing the body and mind for
many centuries. The slow, beautiful movements and
controlled breathing harmonize the energy flow in
the body.
Qigong has also been called "Chinese Yoga." It
increases the body's energy through gentle
stretching, correct breathing, and mind focus.
Qigong is a type of self-therapy often prescribed as
a remedy by Chinese Doctors. It is proven to relieve
many ailments: back pain, neck and shoulder
problems, cardiac ailments, low energy, immune
function, GI problems, muscle stiffness, arthritic
complaints and many other difficulties. It also
improves your posture! It can be practiced even if
you are ill or recovering from surgery. Over time,
Qigong will lengthen your days; and improve the
quality of your life, happiness, and health.
When are the Tai Chi and Qi Gong exercise
classes?
For current and next session information, please see
the
class schedule
on our website.
Are any classes in Boston? Not currently. But if you
e-mail to Dr. Kuhn, she
will tell you when classes may start in near future.
Or she will refer you to other teachers in Boston
area.
How do I choose a Tai Chi or Qi Gong class?
There are
descriptions
of the classes which may help you to decide which
class or classes you might enjoy. In addition,
you can do walk in class for $20, to experience. If
you come just to watch the class, it is free of
charge.
What should I wear for taking the class? Wear comfortable clothes and shoes. T shirt,
shorts or sweat pants, wear indoor shoes to keep
class room clean. You can also be bare foot if you
wish.
How many people are in the class? It
varies, from 4 to 10. People are very supportive in
our Tai Chi classes. You will feel comfortable right
away.
How long it will take me to learn? Tai Chi is a journey, the more you learn, the
more benefits you will have. Every session you
participate you learn new things.
Tai Chi Instructor Training Course
Is experience required to take this course?
No. As long as you are passionate about this kind
of art.
What is involved to get certification?
You need to complete two weekend training
courses, with full participation. The first course
is in the fall, the second course is in early
spring. The schedule is posted on website.
Do I need to take more courses after I get my
certification? Is my certification life time?
Basically, after you get your certification you
can teach at a community level. If you continue to
learn, you will advance yourself and have more to
offer to your students. You will have more
followers. Your certification is lifetime for
community level. This does not guarantee you will be
a good teacher. Good teachers start by being good
students and being willing to learn, willing to
practice diligently. Tai Chi is a journey, which
means the learning never stops.
What do I wear?
Wear comfortable clothes and shoes. T shirt,
shorts or sweatpants; wear indoor shoes to keep
class room clean. You can also be bare foot if you
wish.
How do I register the course?
You can register by phone (508)429-3895 or via
online thru Google Checkout on the bottom of the
course
page.
Qi Gong Instructor Training Course
Do I need experience to take this course? As long as you are passionate to these kind
art.
Do I need to take
additional courses after I receive my
certification? After you get your certification you
can teach in community near you, at level I. If you
continue to learn, you will advance yourself and
have more to offer to your students. You will have
more followers. Good teachers start by being good
students and by being willing to learn. You may have
students ask you questions that you dont know how
to answer; but with continued learning, you will be
able to answer more questions.
How often do you offer this course? Two times a year. Check
here to find the
schedule.
What do I wear? Wear comfortable clothes and shoes. T shirt,
shorts or sweatpants; wear indoor shoes to keep
class room clean. You can also be bare foot if you
wish.
How do I register the course? You can
register by phone (508)429-3895 or via online thru
Google Checkout on the bottom of the course page.
click here.
Wellness Tui Na Training Course
Do I need experience to take this training? What
is the qualification to take this training?
You dont need to have experience to take this
training. But you do need to have physical stamina
and a good attitude, and passion for this kind hands
on healing work.
What is the difference compared to massage
therapy?
Tui Na is deeper body work and with more
energetic technique. For healing purposes, the Tui
Na is much more effective because it works on body
energy channels and removes stagnation on the energy
pathways.
We have had many massage therapists taking this
training course and they absolutely love it. As a
result of this course, their
client numbers have increased. This means the massage therapists
can bring more income after taking this course.
How often do you offer this course?
In the spring and fall.
more information
How do I register the course?
You can register by phone (508)429-3895 or via
online thru Google Checkout on the bottom on this
page.
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