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About Deanne

Rev. Deanne Hodgson, RN draws upon her education in medicine, psychology and spirituality along with her professional expertise as a Registered Nurse, Hospital Chaplain, Pastor, Holistic Life Coach and Tai Chi & Qigong Instructor to provide her clients with a balanced approach to their total well being—body, mind, and spirit.
Degrees and Certifications
  • AA, RN, Nursing — Fairleigh Dickinson University
  • BA, Psychology — Ramapo College of New Jersey
  • Master of Divinity — Union Theological Seminary, NY,NY
  • National Senior Trainer - Institute of Integral Qigong & Tai Chi
  • Professional Member of the National Qigong Association
  • Tai Chi Easy™, Tai Chi Chih™ & Tai Chi for Arthritis Instructor
  • Certified Circle of Life Coach
  • Master Level Reiki Practitioner
Deanne Has Studied With:
  • Oonagh Perdue who practiced until the age of 97
  • Chungliang Al Huang at the Lan Ting Institute
  • Dr. Paul Lamb, originator of Tai Chi for Arthritis
  • Bill Douglas, founder of World Tai Chi and Qigong Day
  • Dr. Ann Borik who developed Sign Chi Do
  • Dr. Roger Jahnke, founder of the Institute of Integral Qigong & Tai Chi, author of The Healer Within and the Healing Promise of Qi
  • Colleen Inmann, Zen Wellness, Medical Qigong

Deanne's Approach

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As an instructor of Applied Tai Chi and Qigong for over 30 years, Deanne uses a holistic approach when teaching classes and leading workshops nationally for:
  • Hospitals
  • Seminaries
  • Churches
  • Government Agencies
  • Fitness Clubs
  • Universities
  • Senior Centers
  • Conferences
  • Private Clients
Her students include people of all backgrounds, ages and health status: cancer patients, nurses, doctors, clergy, second graders, law students, golfers and office workers.

​Drawing upon her extensive training and experience i the fields of medicine, psychology and spirituality,  Deanne custom designs her classes and workshops to meet the specific needs of her students resulting in reduced stress, maximized personal performance and improved quality of life.
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With Dr. Roger Jahnke, friend, colleague and founder of the Institute of Integral Qigong & Tai Chi (IIQTC) and author of The Healer Within and the Healing Promise of Qi
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Deanne has been the VP of the Board of the Healer Within Foundation in Santa Barbara and serves on the Advisory Board of The Foundation for Living Medicine in Scottsdale.

Deanne enjoys kayaking in the Pacific ocean and riding bikes along the Pacific beach. An interest in crocheting led to the creation of Prayer Shawl ministries in three churches and in Uganda, Africa. Her hobby of photography has led to a small business, Photos by Deanne.  
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