Show Notes for S2E4 interview with Jennie Chan, Spectra Wellbeing Founder and Qigong Practitioner

by | Apr 4, 2024 | Alternative Medicine, Health Care, Leadership, Trends

Summary

Brian interviews Jennie Chan, a Chinese medicine practitioner, Qigong (pronounced chee-guhng) instructor and founder of Spectra Wellbeing, a wellness company promoting the practice of Qigong in individivual and group settings.

Brian and Jennie explore her personal story from high-powered, high-stress finance professional to traditional medicine practitioner. In this conversation, Jennie explains the different aspects of traditional Chinese medicine, including acupuncture, herbal remedies, and physical practices like Tai Chi and Qigong and their observed and potential benefits to our overall health.

Qigong, specifically, is a mindfulness practice that combines movement, breathwork, and meditation to nurture and cultivate vital energy (qi). The practice can be particularly beneficial for managing health and wellness in high-stress environments.

Jennie stresses the importance of adjusting diet and general exercise along with the unique benefits of movement therapy in promoting overall physical, mental and emotional health by helping people achieve a state of relaxation and calm. She also explores the role of sound in healing and the integration of Qigong routines into daily life. The discussion also highlights the complementary nature of traditional Chinese medicine with Western medicine and the growing interest in Qigong as an alternative healing practice outside Asia.

Takeaways

  • Traditional Chinese medicine encompasses acupuncture, herbal remedies, and physical practices like Qigong.
  • Adjusting one’s diet to the seasons can promote balance and vitality.
  • Qigong is a mindful practice that combines movement, breathwork, and meditation to cultivate vital energy (qi) and promote overall health.
  • Sound healing, using instruments like Tibetan singing bowls and gongs, can help release blockages and promote relaxation and healing.
  • Incorporating Qigong into daily life, even for a few minutes a day, can have significant benefits for physical and mental health.
  • Qigong can be beneficial for managing stress in high-stress environments.
  • Traditional Chinese medicine and Western medicine can be complementary in promoting health and wellbeing.
  • There is a growing interest in Qigong as an alternative healing practice.
Key segments include:
  • Understanding Qigong and Traditional Chinese Medicine
  • Adjusting Diet to the Seasons
  • The Importance of Sound in Healing
  • Preparing for Sound Healing and Qigong Practice
  • Benefits of Qigong for Physical and Mental Health
  • Managing Stress in High-Stress Environments
  • Complementarity of Traditional Chinese Medicine and Western Medicine
  • Public Awareness and Interest in Qigong
  • About Spectra Wellbeing 

To learn more about Jennie Chan visit her website and social media pages:

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