Lisa Russell - Qi Gong & Tai Chi Instructor

Hi I'm Lisa, I’m a Tai Chi & Qi Gong instructor.

I've studied and practiced Chinese Martial Arts, including Kung Fu, Tai Chi, Qi Gong, and Traditional Chinese Medicine theory for almost 30 years,

I teach in Pearl River, NY, Montvale, NJ, Congers, NY and Online.

My classes focus on how the health practices of Tai Chi and Qi Gong can enhance your everyday life. These art forms have the remarkable ability to transform both your physical and mental health.

Join me for a class, see why we were voted “Best Tai Chi class” in the Hudson Valley 2023.

Sign up for a class today!

Chinese Martial Art Training

Shaolin Chuan Kung Fu
First Degree Black Belt in Shaolin Chuan Kung Fu: 1996 - 2002
Second Degree: 2005
Third Degree: 2008

Ving Tsun Kung Fu (Wing Chun)
Studied with Master William Moy of Moy Yat Ving Tsun Kung Fu NYC. Became a disciple of Sifu William in 2014 (Moy Lisa)

I Liq Chuan - Zhong Xin Dao Martial Art of Awareness: Current
Currently studying I Liq Chuan Zhong Xin Dao, the system of Grandmaster Sam F.S. Chin

Bodywork and the Chinese Healing Arts

• Zhang Fu Tui Na: Organ Regulating Medical Massage with Dr. Tom Bisio - Internal Arts International - Certified 2017

• Cranio Sacral from a Chinese Medicine Perspective with Dr. Tom Bisio - Internal Arts International - Certified 2017

• Traditional Tui Na: Chinese Medical Massage and Bone Setting with Dr. Tom Bisio - Internal Arts International - Certified 2018

• Holistic Health Coach in the Traditional Chinese Healing Arts: Classic Chinese Herbology and Nutrition, Traditional Chinese Medicine and the Taoist Healing Arts - New York Institute of Herbal Medicine & Nutrition - Certified 2021

Teaching

• Began teaching in 1998

• Inducted into the U.S.A. Martial Arts Hall of Fame in 2013 for Instructor of the Year - Chinese Martial Arts

• Taught Tai Chi & Qi Gong to residents at a Psychiatric Hospital with focus on Fall Prevention and improved balance

• Teaching Chinese Internal Arts at Drug and Alcohol Addiction Treatment Facilities & Addiction Recovery Community Centers to support addiction recovery

• I’m teaching weekly online Qi Gong classes Click here to see schedule & register

• 2 In-person classes each week in Pearl River, NY & Montvale, NJ. Click here to see schedule & register

• Voted “Best Tai Chi classes” in the Hudson Valley 2023