The Full Story
The First Step: Go Beyond Your Comfort Zone…
Empowering Your Own Energy Towards Vibrant Health
My Journey: From Burnout to Balance
I ventured bravely beyond my comfort zone, driven by an unwavering determination to heal. After my husband passed away, I came to a profound realization—nobody was coming to save me. The responsibility for my healing, my future, and my well-being rested in my own hands.
At 220 pounds, juggling a high-stress aerospace career and raising six children, my body had reached its limit. The relentless demands of my life led to fibromyalgia, colitis, and arthritis, while I was already battling lifelong allergies and asthma. My health was declining, and western medicine offered only temporary relief—never a true solution.
Determined to heal, I ventured beyond my comfort zone, searching for something deeper. That’s when I discovered Qigong.
For the past eight years, I have transformed my health through daily Qigong practice, shifting away from the Standard American Diet (SAD) to mindful eating, intermittent fasting, and holistic wellness. This journey has not only alleviated my chronic conditions but has also lowered my triglycerides, allowing me to come off statins entirely.
Now, I share what I’ve learned through ChiFlow Academy, empowering others to reclaim their health, find balance, and cultivate energy through the ancient wisdom of Qigong.
Healing is possible. Transformation is real. And it begins with one step beyond your comfort zone.
➡ Join me in this journey—your path to healing starts today.
About
I didn't find my cure in a pharmacy. I found it in the ancient mechanics of my own body.
Discover the Qigong and Traditional Chinese Medicine principles that saved my life—and learn how to reclaim yours.
The year was 2012. Retreating to the mountains of the Pacific Northwest on a sabbatical following my husband's death, I sought the space to rediscover who I was. In that profound quiet, a stark truth hit me: no one was coming to rescue me. If I was going to survive, I had to save myself. That single realization changed the entire trajectory of my life. Attitude became my greatest tool for identity shaping—the key to unlocking the vibrant, healthy woman I aspired to be. My sister-in-law, who shared my exact age and health struggles, had just passed away, cementing my fierce determination not to let my remaining years slip away like the generations before me. What did I have to lose? Those few isolated months altered my course completely. Healing became a conscious, waking practice, and to my surprise, once I fully aligned with that new path, the transformation felt beautifully effortless.
The year was 1998, and there I was with my husband, looking out from the top of the Eiffel Tower. But the magic of Paris was lost on me, entirely consumed by the silent war raging inside my body. Weighing 210 pounds and wearing a size 20, I dragged myself across France burdened by fibromyalgia, arthritis, asthma, and an autoimmune response that felt completely out of control. My joints screamed with every cobblestone I crossed. I gritted my teeth and pushed through the agonizing pain to support him—a self-sacrificing decision that would soon catch up with me in the worst way possible.
Welcome to ChiFlow Academy! Here, embrace the transformative practices of Qigong and Tai Chi to explore the body's essential internal mechanics. By engaging with your meridian systems, fascia, and breath, we help hydrate tissues, release stagnation, and restore your natural vitality. Whether you're just starting out or seeking to enhance your practice, you'll discover a nurturing environment designed to reset your nervous system and support your journey.
The medical system advised, "Manage it," while my body insisted, "Heal it."
For years, I was trapped in a body that felt like a prison. At 210 pounds, battling multiple auto-immune issues, I was exhausted, inflamed, and told that medication was my only future. But pushing through the pain with forced workouts only made me sicker.
Pushing through the pain with exhausting, high-impact workouts usually just leaves you feeling more depleted and further stresses your body. You don't need to force your body to move. You need to help it reset.
I felt shame for not doing the intense workouts like everyone else. They said, "What's wrong with you? You look fine." I simply couldn't, and was fighting with myself daily over it.
"Everything changed when I stopped fighting my body and started unblocking it. Through the fluid, powerful practices of Qigong, Tai Chi, and Neigong, I learned how to flush out deep stagnation, hydrate my bound fascia, and reset my nervous system from the inside out."
Healing Isn't a Miracle. It's Mechanics.
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The Drain (Lymphatics): Why chronic illness thrives in stagnant water, and how specific movements act as a pump to flush toxins.
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The Web (Fascia): How bound-up tissues trap inflammation, and the gentle mechanics required to melt the tension.
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The Battery (Kidney Jing): Stop running on empty. How to stop borrowing energy from your adrenals and start cultivating deep, sustainable vitality.
I can Help You achieve what you Seek
How Does it Work
Our system is designed for ease of use because it learns from your habits! We often find ourselves repeating the same actions while expecting different outcomes. Lynn Marie’s teaching style helps you recognize your common behaviors by actively listening and guiding you in incorporating new postures, foods, or meditations into your routine to support your journey.
As you track your progress, it becomes easier to notice daily changes. We provide you with the tools necessary to create lasting change in your life!
Working with your Chi means connecting with your Life Force Energy—the vital energy that powers everything within you. This energy is like an internal electrical current, supporting your circulation, providing nutrients, and delivering the minerals your body needs to thrive. Known as Chi, this force has been with you since birth, starting with the gift of prenatal Chi.
As we age, the natural flow of Chi we had as children begins to diminish. Daily stress and life’s challenges can create stagnant Chi, blocking the energy flow many of us don’t even realize exists—let alone know how to release or activate for better health and vitality. When this stagnant energy lingers, it can slowly lead to DIS-ease in the body. At its core, the body simply craves balance.
As Newton said, energy cannot be created or destroyed—it can only be transformed. This is exactly what we teach: how to identify and activate your healing Life Force Energy. It’s your Chi, and only you have the power to release it.
By practicing this ancient technique, you’ll experience the stagnation and excess energy melting away, leaving you feeling revitalized and full of life—like you’ve rediscovered the fountain of youth. For me, this practice has been life-changing, and I no longer need anything else to feel vibrant and whole every day. It’s LITERALLY MAGIC!
Because this gift transformed my life, I want to share it with you. Join our free beginner warm-up class for 14-days and discover just how simple and powerful it is to move your Chi. See for yourself how much better you’ll feel!
Follow me, and let’s move some Chi together.
This was me . . .
In 1999 on top of the Eifel Tower, at my heaviest 210 pounds
Education
2019 - present
Doctorate of Traditional Chinese Medicine
Xian Tian College
Student/Practitioner
Internal Arts Academy
Internal Arts Academy
I am a dedicated student of Damo Mitchell, renowned master of internal martial and energy arts.
Under his guidance, I train in the classical disciplines of Daoist and Buddhist internal cultivation, including Qigong, Nei Gong, Taiji Quan, and Baguazhang.
This path deepens my understanding of authentic energy work, rooted in tradition and refined through direct practice.
Xian Tian College
I am currently pursuing a Doctorate in Traditional Chinese Medicine at Xian Tian College, where I am approaching the completion of my first year of advanced study.
This intensive program deepens my expertise in classical Chinese medicine, herbal therapy, acupuncture theory, and energetic healing traditions.
Through this training, I am expanding my ability to seamlessly integrate Qigong, Traditional Chinese Medicine, and holistic wellness practices into both my personal cultivation and my teachings.
2017-2019
Qigong Red Belt
Shun Dao University
Qigong Training ☯
I received my Red Belt (2017–2020) from Shun Dao University, (In many martial arts, a red belt typically signifies an advanced level of training, often preceding the black belt and representing mastery of techniques and self-defense skills.) I trained in foundational Qigong teaching practices and Barefoot Doctor healing techniques. This training emphasized energy cultivation, self-healing, and hands-on techniques rooted in Traditional Chinese Medicine, equipping me with the skills to promote balance, vitality, and holistic wellness.
1993-2000
The College of St. Scholastica
1993-1998
Bachelor's of Business Administration
1998-2000
Master's of Business Administration
Education 🎓
My academic background in business strategy, leadership, and organizational development has provided a strong foundation for guiding and mentoring others, both in professional and wellness-focused spaces.
Formal Training
(Current & Ongoing)
These are the schools and studies actively shaping my teaching today:
• Internal Arts Academy — 3rd-Year Student
Under the guidance of Master Damo Mitchell, studying Neigong, Daoist alchemy, and classical internal cultivation.
• Xian Tian College of Traditional Chinese Medicine — 1st Year Student
Formal studies in classical Chinese Medicine, energetic anatomy, and therapeutic theory.
• Holden Qigong — Long-Term Practitioner (2017–Present)
Modern Qigong training with Master Lee Holden, blending movement, flow, and energy literacy.
Go Beyond Your Comfort Zone
Empowering Your Own Energy Towards Vibrant Health
Are you struggling with aches, pains, fatigue, low energy, unexplained headaches, digestive issues, frequent colds, or skin problems? If so, I understand your challenges on a deeply personal level. For over two decades, I lived a life that led to significant weight gain—over 100 pounds—and the toll on my health was immense. Illnesses piled up, and I became increasingly dependent on medications to mask the pain and symptoms, eventually facing the grip of addiction.
Everything changed when I realized the power of looking within to uncover the root cause of my struggles. This shift in perspective set me on a life-changing journey—a path that revealed how interconnected our body, mind, and spirit truly are. To my surprise, the solutions were simpler and more accessible than I ever imagined.
I’d love to share my journey and the valuable insights I’ve gained along the way. Together, we can explore approaches that may help you find relief, reclaim balance, and restore vitality.
All the Best,
Love - Jing, Chi, and Shen,
Lynn Marie
Founder, ChiFlow Academy
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