Lena has a strong academic and professional foundation in Traditional Chinese health preservation and therapeutic movement. She completed her graduate studies in Traditional Chinese Health Care in China, where she trained under Professor Dinghai Yu, the founder of Health Qigong – Wu Qin Xi (Five Animal Frolics). During her graduate, she continued in-depth study and research in Dao Yin, Tai Chi, and Qigong, developing specialized expertise in movement-based therapy, rehabilitation, and preventive wellness.
She is currently pursuing a Master’s degree in Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine, further integrating Traditional Chinese Medicine with modern clinical practice.
She started practicing martial arts at the age of seven and was once martial arts champion in China.
Her professional experience and certifications include:
Certified Personal Trainer, Bally Fitness Club, Shanghai, China
Certified Yoga, Tai Chi, and Health Qigong Instructor, China
Tai Chi Instructor, Shanghai American School, China
NASM (National Academy of Sports Medicine) Certified Personal Trainer, USA
200-hour Certified Yoga Instructor, USA
National Collegiate Wushu Competition Tai Chi Champion, China
First-Level Chinese Martial Arts Referee, China
Former teacher, Shanghai University of Sport, China
With more than two decades of teaching and hands-on training experience, Lena integrates Tai Chi, Qigong, yoga, and functional movement therapy to support injury prevention, rehabilitation, stress reduction, and long-term holistic health.
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Si Fu Liu is a dedicated practitioner and instructor of traditional Chinese internal martial arts with over 30 years of training in Tai Chi and Qigong and more than 20 years of teaching experience in both China and the United States.
He is a twelfth-generation lineage holder of Chen Style Tai Chi and a third-generation successor of Chen Style Xin Yi Hun Yuan Tai Chi, the system founded by Grandmaster Feng Zhiqiang. This unique system emphasizes strength balanced with relaxation, softness with structure, circular movement, internal stillness, and health cultivation.
Grandmaster Feng integrated Tai Chi, Qigong, and internal energy training into a unified practice that combines martial arts, fitness, and holistic wellness. Following this tradition, Si Fu Liu teaches Tai Chi not only as a martial discipline but also as a method for healing, longevity, and mind–body harmony.
A member of the Chinese Wushu Association, Si Fu Liu is known for his precise instruction, deep understanding of internal principles, and commitment to preserving the authentic teachings of classical Tai Chi while making them accessible to modern practitioners of all levels
Si Fu Liu is a dedicated practitioner and instructor of traditional Chinese internal martial art...
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Yifan Liu, L.Ac.
Licensed Acupuncturist
California Board Certified
Yifan Liu is a California board-certified and licensed acupuncturist with extensive training in Traditional Chinese Medicine and pain management. He earned his Master’s degree in Traditional Chinese Medicine from South Baylo University in the United States and his Bachelor’s degree in Acupuncture and Tui Na from Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine in China.
With a strong clinical focus on pain relief, rehabilitation, and integrative care, Yifan is also among the first group of practitioners certified by the Shandong Department of Pain Management in China. His treatment approach combines classical acupuncture, Tui Na therapy, and modern pain science to provide effective, patient-centered results.
In addition to his medical background, Yifan has practiced Chinese martial arts for over 30 years, beginning training at the age of six. He is a master practitioner of Wushu, Tai Chi, and Qi Gong, and has been teaching martial arts in San Diego for more than a decade. His deep understanding of movement, posture, and body mechanics enhances his clinical expertise in musculoskeletal health and injury recovery.
Yifan has also served as the Head Judge of the California International Wushu Competition, reflecting his leadership and recognition within the martial arts community.
He is passionate about helping patients restore balance, relieve pain, and achieve long-term wellness through holistic, personalized care.
Yifan Liu, L.Ac.
Licensed Acupuncturist
California Board Certified
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