Sifu Chris holds a Master of Medical Qigong Certification from the International College of Medical Qigong and is currently studying for the Doctoral level certification. He began his martial arts training in 1978, and through a series of gifted mentors, has been actively studying both Eastern and Western medicines & therapeutic practices since 1991. He developed a therapeutic program, Training Mindfully with Qigong Principles™ which has become nationally recognized for its therapeutic value to all forms of somatic practice. After two decades of providing active duty military, veterans, Law enforcement and behavioral health patients Qigong Principle based somatic therapeutic programs, Sifu Chris decided to open the SimplyAware Wellness and Training Center which also houses his Medical Qigong Therapy Clinic. Chris specializes in using Integrative Medical Qigong and physical therapies to support physical, behavioral health, trauma recovery and resilience training. In addition, he teaches weekly therapeutic Qigong and Tai Chi classes at his training center.