I posted this to my personal facebook page. Daniel asked me to share it here too. I hope this is encouraging to you! “When I was in chiropractic school, one of my good friends was a Tai Chi Master and hosted classes in local parks for anyone to attend. He was so well known, there would be well over 50 people in his classes! I was so amazed at how much stronger my body felt as well as more balance I had after doing a sincle class. I had already done scientific research in my undergrad studies comparing and contrasting the impact of chiropractic adjustments and Tai Chi on reaction time (how fast a person’s nervous system reacts to change in their environment to prevent falls, injuries or car accidents). What was fascinating is they both performed equally the same! But when combined reaction time was even faster— especially for the aging population! It was then I had a desire to experience it myself. I was already under chiropractic care so it was easy to add Tai Chi to my routine. I loved the impact it had on my life and have wanted to become certified to be an instructor teaching Tai Chi Chuan in a manner that honors the history and science of this martial art form, but after moving to NC I havent been able to make it a part of my life. But now 🥁 drum roll🥁 my friend has just opened a nationally certified Instructor Certification opportunity to do just that! I am to excited and honored to get to learn this ancient art form from my dear friend Dr. Daniel Hoover! Now to get it done!!! 🎉❤️🎉❤️🎉”

Hi everyone! I’m so thrilled to start this journey! I’m a holistic chiropractor in Eastern North Carolina. I have entirely too many passions and hobbies to list but Tai Chi is at the top. I was introduced to Tai Chi before I met Daniel while conducting a clinical study of the effects of Chiropractic and Tai Chi on reaction time. Needless to say, I was sold by the results! Then I met Daniel. He was a classmate and dear friend of mine in chiropractic school. Whenever I was able to steal away from studying, I enjoyed attending Tai Chi classes on Sundays on Signal Hill or Heartwell Park in Long Beach. Daniel is an amazing instructor and I am so excited to work towards certification under his tutelage! 0 Reply

Hi, and welcome to SOHMA Tai Chi! I’m Dr. Daniel Hoover, the creator of the School of Healing Martial Arts and the SOHMA Tai Chi Instructor Certification Program. We’re excited to have you here as you build your practice, deepen your understanding, and work toward becoming a confident Tai Chi practitioner and/or a certified instructor. This community is your space to learn, ask questions, and grow alongside others on this path. How about you? Will you introduce yourself and share what you’re looking forward to in this program? I'm looking forward to learning with you, supporting your journey, and seeing you progress every step of the way. 🌿