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John Luna-Sparks<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"IMG_2589<\/a>John Luna-Sparks has taught at White Magnolia since 2011.\u00a0\u00a0 He began his practice with Miriam Marsolais in 2005, seeking recovery from a severe neck injury when conventional medical treatments offered no relief.\u00a0 His neck got better and he happily continued because he slept better, got more flexible and found a great way to manage the stress of life.\u00a0 His personal healing and his practice with Miriam inspired him to pursue a Masters Degree in Oriental Medicine. \u00a0He is now a California Licensed Acupuncturist and Herbalist and Diplomate of Oriental Medicine. \u00a0He is also a Certified Massage Practitioner of Tui Na and Acupressure.\u00a0 At White Magnolia John has taught Restorative, Beginner and Intermediate classes and he also offers monthly evening Wellness Events.<\/p>\n

John has been a Licensed Clinical Social Worker for over twenty years and maintains a private practice.\u00a0 His specialties include child sexual abuse recovery and trauma recovery for people with developmental disabilities.\u00a0 He is also a Senior Instructor with Kidpower Teenpower Fullpower, International.\u00a0 He enjoys spending time with his husband and son; raising chickens, dogs and fish; pulling weeds and listening to music.<\/p>\n

Julio Kaplan<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"Julio<\/a>Julio Kaplan first discovered the magic of Tai Chi one dawn in Hong Kong, watching the rooftops come alive with people practicing. He joined White Magnolia in 2005 and has been learning Tai Chi from Miriam Marsolais ever since. In his youth Julio was a world-class professional chess player, and he is intrigued by the similarities in the internal practices needed to excel at chess and Tai Chi. He is now retired from a career as a software developer. He is married, with three adult children and two grandchildren.\u00a0 Julio has discovered Push Hands (also known as \"Sensing Hands\") as a way to deepen his Tai Chi practice and he is passionate about encouraging Push Hands practice at White Magnolia.\u00a0 Julio teaches Beginner and Intermediate Tai Chi classes at White Magnolia and leads a Saturday Push Hands practice session.\u00a0 He also participates as an instructor in our San Quentin State Prison Tai Chi program.<\/p>\n

Alison Keye<\/strong><\/p>\n

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\"IMG_0307\"<\/a>Alison Keye, White Magnolia\u2019s newest Instructor, is a passionate sportswoman and a strong and grounded Tai Chi practitioner.\u00a0 Over the course of her life Alison worked as a medical office manager, a flight attendant, and a journalist.\u00a0 She discovered Tai Chi at White Magnolia in 2011, bringing with her the strength and discipline learned though years of engagement with swim teams, gymnastics, softball, mountaineering, dance, and scuba.\u00a0 About her Tai Chi practice Alison writes: \"It has surprised my squirrel brain: me loving something slow and meditative!\"\u00a0 Tai Chi helps Alison stay mobile and healthy despite some new physical limitations and it supports her interest in finding balance, both literally and spiritually.<\/p>\n

\"IMG_1401\"<\/a>The strength and quiet precision of Alison's forms inspire everyone at White Magnolia, beginner and advanced alike, to practice with more focus, calmness, and enjoyment.\u00a0 Alison teaches our Wednesday morning Advanced Beginner class.\u00a0 She has one grown son and currently enjoys time with her family and her pursuits as a writer and artist.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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