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Susan Matthews
Welcome, I am Susan A. Matthews, ND with MS Neuroscience, MS Anatomy,and Tai Chi-Qigong Master teacher for 30 Years.
Susan A. Matthews, M.S., N.D. has been practicing and teaching Taijiquan, Qigong, and Spirituality for 30 years. Her internal martial arts training is enhanced by over 20 years of study and research in the biomedical sciences, including Neuroscience, Anatomy, Physiology, Neuroendocrinology, Neurochemistry, and Naturopathic healing technologies. Dr. Matthews' students benefit greatly from a rare integration of Western scientific and Oriental energetics. Susan credits her strong Taijiquan training with her masters and grandmasters, along with a deep knowledge and application of human anatomy and neuroscience for her ability to so effectively enable her students and clients to improve their own health and longevity. Dr. Susan Matthews earned a Master of Science from the Department of Cell and Neurobiology at The University of Southern California where her primary research was in dopamine and Parkinson's Disease. In her work within the Department of Biokinesiology and Physical Therapy Susan focused on neural circuitry and synchronized movement. She also studied the processes of neural regeneration after stroke. Dr. Matthews earned her Master's degree in Anatomy and Neuroendocrinogy at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio Dr. Matthews has been a Master Teacher of Chinese Internal Martial Arts, Founder of Shanti School of Taijiquan in the Four Corners area of Colorado since 1990. Susan was elected by a 12-country federation to serve as United States Vice President for The Worldwide Association for Chinese Internal Martial Arts. Susan A. Matthews' signature Brain Workshop™ seminars and classes focus on neurorehabilitation after stroke, Parkinson’s, and with aging and frailty (balance, bone strength, circulation, stress reduction). Current evidence resulting from research in the neurosciences is presented in conjunction with the biomechanical principles, strength, and meditation techniques of internal martial arts. Susan presents specialized seminars and classes in Tai Chi for women’s health, seniors, arthritis, chronic diseases (MS, fibromyalgia) and, in particular, specializing in intractable chronic pain. Dr. Matthews also presents seminars nationally in high performance biomechanics and synchronized movement training for Tai Chi, equestrian riding, mountain biking and skiing. Susan A. Matthews owns and operates Serai Communication Arts and co-produces and markets MastersFromChina.com, more than 50 internal martial arts instructional videos, including her own Mind and Energy Movement in Taijquan, Blood Circulation and Energy Gathering Qigong, Brain Workshop™, and Daily Breast Massage. Learn more at www.SusanAMatthews.com or call 970-903-5723.