MEET THE INSTRUCTORS
LEAD INSTRUCTOR
Dr. Christopher R. Holder
Dr. Christopher Holder is an innovator in integrating Western and Eastern philosophies, blending spiritual and medical sciences into a cohesive, holistic system. His unique approach—teaching how to unite physical movement with energetic and spiritual theory—has made him a sought-after instructor in a wide range of forums.
His extensive academic background includes dual Bachelor’s degrees in Adult Physical Education and Corporate Wellness, as well as a Master’s degree in Kinesiology with an emphasis in Human Movement and Sport. He brings over 25 years of experience as a strength and conditioning specialist, having worked with professional, collegiate, and private high school athletic programs.
Dr. Holder was first introduced to Qigong in 2003 and began formal study in 2008. In 2012, he earned his Doctorate in Medical Qigong with an emphasis on Oncology and Clinical Practice. He later completed a second doctorate in Chinese Energetic Medicine, specializing in Spirit Science.
Chris is a master instructor in the field of Medical Qigong and is recognized as an innovator in the development of this ancient medicine for modern application. His cutting-edge contributions are helping to evolve the practice into new dimensions of clinical efficacy and spiritual depth. Tasked personally by his mentor, Qigong and Kung Fu Grandmaster Sifu Jerry Alan Johnson, Chris has been entrusted with carrying the tradition of Chinese Energetic Medicine forward for future generations.
He holds priest ordinations in Daoism, Christian Mysticism, and Buddhism, and has earned two Sifu titles in Chinese Internal Martial Arts. However, he considers his most treasured honor to be that of Senior Disciple to the legendary Sifu Jerry Alan Johnson.
Chris currently teaches Christian Mysticism to future priests and maintains clinical practices in both Southern California and South Florida.
Senior Disciple of Sifu Jerry Alan Johnson | Doctor of Medical Qigong | Ordained Priest
TEACHING ASSISTANTS
Dr. Heather Wolf
Dr Heather Wolf is a Doctor of Chinese Energetic Medicine and President of the Institute of Energetic Medicine.
Dr Wolf’s clinical practice incorporates Medical Qigong, Neurolinguistics Programming, Tai Chi, Biogeometry, and ancient indigenous shamanic practices based on light and sound to initiate healing within the person's mind, spirit, and body.
The Institute of Energetic Medicine provides integrative training and certification in Medical Qigong to Western public and private health professionals from offices in Wellington, FL, Pound Ridge, NY, and Balboa Island, CA.
Dr. Wolf studied medicine at Harvard Extension University and Anatomy through Cornell Presbyterian in NYC.
Dr. Wolf achieved her doctorate through the Bian Hua Gong Taoist Temple from the world’s leading expert in Medical Qigong, Dr. Jerry Alan Johnson, PHD.
Wolf is a wisdom holder of the healing and martial arts within ancient Daoist, Buddhist, Christian, Egyptian, Native American, and Kabbalistic Lineages.
Dr. Wolf also serves as executive director of the Coalition of Terminally Ill Disabled and Elderly, where she advocates for patient access to essential medical services. Dr. Wolf is also a founding trustee of the Cure CRPS Foundation, on the presidential circle of the Livestrong Foundation, and a Trustee of the Mianus River Gorge.
Fun Fact:
Medical Qigong completely resolved Heather’s spinal cord injury, CRPS, and Metastatic tumors caused by a mixed donor stem cell transplant. That direct personal experience of quantum healing from living with an incurable disease and acute chronic pain for 15 years to vibrant health is what drove Heather to dedicate her life to teaching the medicine.
Doctor of Chinese Energetic Medicine | President, Institute of Energetic Medicine
Dr. David Scott
Dr. David Scott is a Doctor of Chinese Energetic Medicine from the Bian Hua Gong Daoist Temple under Dr. Jerry Alan Johnson.
He has been ordained in Buddhism and is currently studying under Dr. Christopher Holder in Christian Mysticism.
Dr. Scott has been a practitioner of jiu jitsu for 10 years and thoroughly enjoys his time with Tai Chi master Sifu Singh of The House of Nine Dragons.
He has extensive training in hypnosis and Neuro-Linguistic Programming and brings these skills to the table in his healing practices.
For the past 17 years, he's been a cybersecurity expert for several Fortune 100 companies and is employed by a leading cybersecurity company headquartered in Santa Clara.
Doctor of Chinese Energetic Medicine | Cybersecurity Expert | NLP & Hypnosis Practitioner
