Karen Joy Fletcher

Karen Joy Fletcher, MPH, writer, qigong instructor and adventurer, loves sharing her passions of qigong, outdoor play, wilderness connection and Nourishing Life philosophy with people around the world. She is a personal student of ZY Qigong Grandmaster Xu Mingtang, has trained with him at Shaolin Monastery in China and traveled with him worldwide. She is also a student of Master Chinese Medicine doctor, Dr. Zhao Fuxue, and serves as his interpreter when in the U.S. Inspired from extensive training with Mick “the Barefoot Sensei” Dodge, she offers qigong and earth-based movement programs to people around the world, including at retreat centers such as Omega Institute in New York. Karen also leads Qigong & Wilderness treks and retreat trips in Western China, and was featured as one of 21 Qigong experts worldwide at The Qigong Effect online summit.