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My Dear Doctor Friend Aihan, You probably don't know, and I'm not sure I can tell you, how much you have helped me this past year. You have helped me grow healthier in every way--socially, emotionally, and physically. Only a wise, courageous, and skillful person, that you are, could set me on that path.

- Mary Beth

Tai Chi is a wonderful (and to me necessary) part of external martial arts in which I am also involved – it truly rounds out my martial arts training, studies, and involvement.  Dr. Kuhn is a traditional Chinese physician and healer, and leverages the benefits of tai chi and qigong accordingly.  Having extensive experience and training as a physician, she understands how tai chi really works and applies it – and integrates that knowledge into her instructor training.  I feel quite fortunate to have such an experienced teacher/Tai Chi Master from whom to learn.

- Shawn A. Armacost

When I first started to learn tai chi I found that my body was improving physically; I was becoming more flexible and more balanced. After continued practice and learning the various skills and techniques, I found that the same improvements in flexibility and balance were happening to me mentally. I found that I was able to cope with the day-to-day stresses and problems, that everyone encounters every day, without the aggravation and stress that I used to experience before learning tai chi. In the end I learned that tai chi is a great way to exercise your body AND your mind.

- Jim A.

I just want to tell you that I participated Qi Gong/Tai Chi class yesterday morning and made it through the whole class.  I was a little tired when I got home but I rested and today I got out of bed without being any worse.  Remember I told you, I could not get out of bed anything for many years.  I even went grocery shopping this afternoon, which I could not even do before.  I am so happy I can’t even tell you.  For the first time in a long time I really believe that I am going to get well. I just want to thank you for all that you have done for me. You’re one of the angels in my life.  I will see you Monday for my treatment.

- Kathy P.

Dr. Kuhn’s teaching and demonstration both public and in private session have made her very well known in this area.  She was, in fact, originally recommended to me by my American doctor, Jack Leitner, MD.

Dr. Kuhn is blessed with an optimistic and outgoing nature and has many friends and admires and I am one of them!

- Rev. Charles, N.M

I never dreamed I could learn Tai Chi, but everyone in the classes I took were so helpful and gave me so much encouragement.  My first class was so stressful because I was so scared.  My hands and knees were shaking so hard I remember saying to myself“ I am so nervous, how can I even learn this, this is impossible”.  But everyone in the class said to me “don’t stop trying, you’ll get it, it takes time and practice”.  Okay I said and I practiced every day, every week for weeks and finally one week I got it.  It just clicked in and I did it I did Tai Chi!  I was so proud of myself and so thankful for meeting such wonderful people who helped me and gave me all this encouragement.

Now I do Tai Chi and Chi Gong morning and night.  It keeps me in balance and very healthy.  I have more energy and less pain and disease.

- Mary Johnson

I studied Tai Chi 16 Step with Dr. Aihan Kuhn from September, 2005 through May, 2006.  The results of this practice have amazed me!  I offer the following two examples of what Tai Chi practice has accomplished in my life:

1.  After the very first  Tai Chi class I felt a re-connection between the two sides of my head.  There had been a very, very slight feeling of disconnection for the 26 years prior - this manifestation had occurred as a reaction to an ear infection and was made worse by an extremely stressful life event.  No doctor except a chiropractor had ever been able to improve this situation, and the correction was only temporary even with chiropractic.  After only one Tai Chi class, the problem disappeared.

2.  A few weeks after beginning 16 Step Tai Chi practice I found myself saying one day, "My joy has returned."  Though I had spent the previous nine years giving attention and care to three elderly relatives then experiencing their deaths; living underconditions that were less than comfortable; and working at a demanding job, my natural joy returned.  Nothing in my life except Tai Chi practice was different.  My life situation was the same as it had been for many years - only Tai Chi practice had been added, and that made all the difference.

I realized that for as long as I could remember - and that is many years, as I am now a grandmother - I had to work at bringing up and keeping a joyful attitude; now, it is no effort at all - it happens on its own.

- Elaine

I am a 72 year old woman who has been participating in weekly Tai Chi classes.  Specific benefits that I have experienced are increased vitality and flexibility resulting in fewer aches and pains that are a part of the aging process.  It is wonderful to seldom have back pain or a headache.  Very important stress reduction for me has occurred naturally, creating physical and mental harmony.  I would recommend Tai Chi for anyone of any age especially the elderly.

- Naomi

I started my TaiChi/QiGong exploration in January, 2003, at 51 years of aging.

The random fitness efforts I was engaged in were not producing a stable state of well being. My energy level was up and down in big swings, even during the course of a single day. I was recovering from a frozen shoulder with physical therapy, but felt like age was catching up with me. I was also presenting symptoms of liver disease, due to fatty liver. I enjoyed benefits from a meditation practice, but also recognized that life is an exploration of mind, body and spirit. My mind body connection was sending out an SOS for help. After reading some information on Tai Chi Healing, I decided I would get evolved in Tai Chi practice. Patience, persistence, controlled relaxation, along with breathing in and with the flow of Chi provided me with a wide range of healing. My energy level is now most often on an even keel, the symptoms of fatty liver, have been relieved, and my range of motion has improved dramatically. There are multiple Tai Chi forms and Qi Gong exercises that provide great benefits. The 16 step form is where I find my greatest balance. Its design promotes harmony of thought, and a deeply rooted sense of well being. The 16 step form incorporates all the elements, and benefits, of basic Tai Chi practice. With patience one begins to gradually add synchronization of breathing with the movements of the form. The combination invokes a level of relaxation that I have only achieved previously during meditation. This in combination with improving, balance, lower body strength, and range of motion has helped me feel younger, and more optimistic in maintaining an active and healthy life style now, and into the years ahead. Thank you, many times over, to Aihan Kuhn, the New England School of Tai Chi, Chinese Medicine for Health, Inc, and all the gifted and talented instructors, and healing practitioners.

- Larry J.