Ali

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Description

I was born in China but I've spent majority of my life living in America raising my family and therapy animals, while nurturing my passion in holistic healing and life arts. Life has given me good perspectives about people from different parts of the world and I strive to build connection between the east and west cultures despite their many differences.

People help me gain knowledge and appreciation; I help them boost their own natural healing power and restore inner balance. I'm equally fond of all animal friends because through them I see the oneness in all beings. They help me apply compassion and understanding to every aspect of my daily life.

I was trained to practice eastern naturopathic healing modalities that emphasizes on the balance between the body and the mind, the Yin and the Yang. Because real medicine like all life science requires a good practitioner to spend time in close proximity with their patient in order to design an individualized and truly effective health plan. I discovered traveling is a great way to achieve this and much more. It helps me not only build lasting friendship but also use my skills to serve more people from around the world.

In my spare time, I work on a few social projects while always in process of writing, learning, teaching, and mentoring. I met students from all walks of life through teaching yoga, Taichi, herbal nutrition, and mandarin Chinese. I spent a large part of my earlier life managing restaurants and building small businesses so cooking, organizing and technology related tasks are my strength. I look forward to continue my journey of a thousand miles and meeting many wonderful hosts and travelers through the Workaway opportunity.

Interests

Events & social

Technology

Nature

Animals

Yoga / Wellness

Writing

Self development

Pets

Culture

Charity work

Cooking & food

Languages

Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Chinese (Mandarin): Fluent

More details about my language interests
I can teach Mandarin Chinese and English; I'm interested in learning all languages

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Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn

Some knowledge of:  

Being an elderly companion

Helping around the house

Hospitality/Tourism

Charity Work

Eco Projects

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Able to teach about:  

Creating/ Cooking family meals

Animal Care

Languages

Helping with Computers/ Internet

Teaching

More details about your skills

I can perform any of the roles below for you, your family, and your community:

- Acupuncture, Cupping, Gua Sha, Moxibustion and other TCM modalities
- Massage therapy with a focus on treating chronic health symptoms (Tui Na)
- Yoga, Taichi, Meditation, Qiqong instructions
- Mandarin Chinese and English language teaching and translation
- Mental health healing and advocacy
- Nutritional health and wellnesses
- Anything related to technology (I advise startup tech founders)

Age

49

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  Special dietary requirements