Hello audience! (Lukas here) I just wanted to apologize straight away for the sound quality of this episode. We will do our very best to maintain better standards in the future. It's a great conversation with someone I've admired for a long time so I think you'll enjoy it regardless. Thanks for listening! Some background from Kathy herself: I have been practicing Chinese martial arts, Tai Chi, and Qigong for over three decades. I began training at the age of six under the guidance of my father Dr. Yang, Jwing-Ming. I received my Master’s degree with distinction in Chinese Medicine from Middlesex University in London, UK with a joint degree from Beijing University of Chinese Medicine. I also hold my BSc in Clinical Exercise Physiology from Boston University and was honored with the Scarlet Key Award, one of the University’s highest academic honors. I bring a wide range of clinical experience and knowledge working in a Beijing hospital and in neuroscience research at Harvard Medical School and Massachusetts General Hospital.   I created TCM Time as a resource for you to discover Chinese medicine through videos, online classes, blog posts, podcast, and much more. With this platform I will introduce you to some of my favorite topics such as: Stress relief and pain management Acupressure massage and meridian health TCM body clock: How to regulate your lifestyle Food as medicine Medical Qigong I specialize in a mind-body approach to achieving health and wellness. I am trained in Chinese medicine diagnosis and treatment modalities such as: Acupuncture Chinese herbal medicine Tui Na massage Tai Chi & Qigong Diet & lifestyle therapy Send me a message if you are interested in learning more about private lessons, personal health consultations, classes and workshops. Subscribe to my mailing list for the latest news and announcements. [email protected]   Also we mention ways to inquire about purchasing the YMAA Retreat Center Please follow the link for more information. It's absolutely gorgeous!   Big thanks to our sponsor The Apricot Grove!  Eternal gratitude to Bart Matthews for our amazing intro music!   Check out our