Get to know Jeffrey
Hello there, I’m Jeffrey!
I’m a Tai Chi & Qigong Instructor
I help active adults with body pain and chronic health issues stay active as they age, and gain more stability, balance, vitality, relaxation, and ease.
Does this sound like you?
You used to be very active in your life, but “lost it” due to illness, age, or a chronic health condition.
You want less pain and stiffness
You want to move more and reconnect with your body
Your mind is unsettled, or you have brain fog
Nothing else has been working, and you need a new perspective
“As a teacher, I’m experienced at meeting each student where they are in their journey and helping them find the application of the art that best suits their needs and interests.”
Jeffrey Daniel, Tai Chi & Qigong Instructor
MY MISSION & PURPOSE
Using the methods of Tai Chi and Qigong, I want to help people learn methods that support more stability, balance, and ease in their lives using stationary and moving meditative practices.
I have many years of knowledge and study as a Tai Chi player, and am professionally trained as a Certified Reiki Master Teacher.
This unique combined approach folds in holistic energy flow during classes to restore balance in the body.
Rebalancing the body’s energy flow along with the slow, fluid movements of Tai Chi and Qigong can aid in reducing stress and pain, and has many other health benefits.
My students find more awareness of themselves, gain a deeper sense of well-being, and harmony that serves them in their everyday life.
Teaching has become one of my greatest pleasures in life. Exploring Tai Chi and martial arts with others is a profound gift.
As a teacher, I’m experienced at meeting each student where they are in their journey and helping them find the application of the art that best suits their needs and interests.
Thank you for the opportunity to share some of my journey to teaching and the many benefits of Tai Chi and Qigong!
WHY SHOULD YOU WORK WITH ME?
I’ve been a devoted student of Tai Chi Chuan and Qigong for over 18 years and have taught for 8+ years to a wide range of students, including children, college-aged students, older adults, and retirees.
Teaching Experience
Group Classes
Martial Arts Instructor for youth After School Programs (Feb 2024 - present)
Blue Heron Tai Chi, Year-Long Advanced Concepts Group Classes (2023 - present)
Tacoma Tai Chi and Qigong Wellness Center, Instructor and Board Member (2017 - 2023)
University of Puget Sound, Adjunct Faculty (2017 - 2023)
Grit City Wellness, Tai Chi Instructor (2018 - 2019)
Private Group Class Instruction: Salishan Senior Living, Harborview Manor, Wesley Bradley, Tacoma Center YMCA
Workshops & Community Events
Intro to Tai Chi Chuan, Free Summer Workshop series - Wheelock Branch of the Tacoma Public Library. Co-moderated with Bill McCabe (July 2024)
MLK Event “Calling in the Beloved Community” - Tai Chi Workshop Instructor (2023)
“Walk For Reconciliation Against Racism” - Tai Chi Demonstration at Chinese Reconciliation Park, Tacoma, WA (October 2022)
Lineage & Certifications
Certification of Rank:
Black Sash
On the authority of Grandmaster Bill McCabe and the committee of Black Belts
“Demonstrated mastery of the requirements for certification in Gun-Fu Internal Studies (San Shou; Da Lu; Single/Two Person Sword/Cane/Stick/Knife; and Principles of Energy movement)” - (Tacoma, WA, 2021)
Additional Training & Certification
Tai Ji Quan: Moving For Better BalanceⓇ, Instructor Training Workshop (2018)
Advanced Energy Intuition Program, Northwest Healing Studio in Seattle, WA (2015-2016).
Reiki Master Teacher Degree In the Usui System of Natural Healing with Bethany A. McConnell in Seattle, WA (2015)
Reiki III Master Degree In the Usui System of Natural Healing, Northwest Healing Studio in Seattle, WA (2014).
Reiki Levels I & II In the Usui System of Natural Healing, Northwest Healing Studio in Seattle, WA (2014).
HOW MY JOURNEY BEGAN
Tai Chi first showed up in my dream life. I had nightly “Tai Chi dreams”, not knowing at the time what the mysterious movements were, and I became somewhat obsessed with figuring it out.
As I researched and investigated, I discovered Yang Style Tai Chi Chuan and was surprised when I found out my uncle had been practicing Tai Chi for over 20 years at the time! He agreed to show me what he’d learned.
Studying with him ignited an infinite hunger and passion for Tai Chi.
I’ve practiced Tai Chi almost daily since 2007 since those first lessons with my uncle. It’s helped me in incalculable ways throughout my life.
I used to have severe pain in my feet and knees. Tai Chi helped me correct the structural issues I’d developed and allowed me the time and space to gain flexibility and strength.
The calm, slow, meditative movements helped me merge my meditation practices with everyday life. Eventually, everything became Tai Chi. Putting on my clothing, driving my car, playing tennis, serving tables in the restaurant I worked in… everything became filled with energy and flow.
It’s become my entire way of life. No matter the form of doing or happening, it’s all Tai Chi. Every moment is an opportunity to harmonize and grow.
“Tai Chi does not mean oriental wisdom or something exotic. It is the wisdom of your own senses, your own mind and body together as one process.”
— Chunliang Al Huang
The “Official” Bio
Jeffrey is a Tai Chi and Qigong Instructor and creator of Blue Heron Tai Chi, based in the Pacific Northwest.
Jeffrey specializes in helping active adults with body pain and chronic health issues stay active as they age, gain more stability, balance, vitality, relaxation, and ease with stationary and moving meditative practices.
He offers his students a new perspective to relearn their movement and reconnect them with their body and mind.
A devoted student of Tai Chi Chuan and Qigong for over 18 years, he’s taught for 8+ years to a wide range of students, including children, college-aged students, older adults, and retirees.
Combining his many years of knowledge and study as a Tai Chi player with his training as a Certified Reiki Master Teacher, his unique approach folds in holistic energy flow and allows his students to become more aware of themselves and gain a deeper sense of well-being and harmony in their everyday life.
Jeffrey grew up in Washington and currently lives in the Greater Seattle area with his wife, two young boys, and two cats, and he can be found dreaming of squeezing in more pickleball time, enjoying a cup of coffee, or napping.
