My First Introduction to Qigong

At the age of seventeen, I started learning Chinese Kung-Fu. I was fortunate to meet my teacher, Lyndon Cleghorne at work. This allowed me to have many long discussions on martial arts in addition to training. “Elder” Cleghorne studied under “Elder” Harry Castel at Alan Lee’s Kung Fu WuSu Temple in New York City. A few years into my training, Elder Castel formulated his own unique approach to martial arts and founded Warriors Of The Sun Fighting Arts (WOTSFA). This system incorporates various martial systems from around the world in an open-minded manner. During my eight years of continuous training, I was introduced to martial qigong (Chi-Kung). The focus was to utilize various qigong exercises to cultivate qi (chi) for use in combat applications. Also, to develop discipline techniques allowing for executing specific feats such as breaking materials (i.e.cement slabs and bricks).

Craig Cooke breaking cement slab

Breaking a concrete slab with the blade of the hand

A Different Path

At the age of twenty-five, I started a digital marketing agency, “Rhythm.” This was an all-consuming endeavor where many sacrifices were made, mainly my health in order to grow and reach levels of success. The pinnacle achievement was selling the agency to a world class digital agency based in New York City. I ran the company as CEO for twenty six years, from 1996 to 2022. Around 2014, I found myself feeling extremely out of balance and off-centered. Fortunately, my journey was about to unfold in a beautiful way.

Craig Cooke at Inc. 5000 event

Celebrating at the Inc 5000 Conference for the fastest growing private companies in the United States. This distinction was awarded five years in a row.

A Re-Introduction to Qigong

In the Spring of 2014, a friend referred me to Russ Anderson, a qigong master that studied under Master Kuang Ju (Robert) Wu and Dr. Jerry Alan Johnson among others. After receiving qigong treatment sessions once a month for six months, I found myself feeling centered and much more balanced. It was an amazing experience for me. In January of 2015, I began studying under Master Russ Anderson learning qigong for the purposes of health and healing. This has been an amazing, unfolding process which I have come to realize is a life-long journey.

Russ Anderson, Qigong Master

My first medical qigong instructor, Russ Anderson

The Present Day

Since 2015, I have conducted over nine hundred qigong healing sessions and have dedicated countless hours to studying, learning and energy cultivation. I continue my WOTSFA training which also incorporates healing methodologies.

On August 25th, 2024, I graduated in a doctorate program for Chinese Energetic Medicine taught by Dr. Jerry Alan Johnson. With the skills, knowledge and experience I have acquired, I continue to further advance my abilities. I actively conduct energy healing sessions in-person and remotely. I also share qigong by teaching and presenting at events.

C2 Energy Medicine Client

Another happy client. Another blessing

“Hi Craig, THANK YOU for such a fantastic experience! I felt lighter and energized after the session, and I still feel the same effects today.”

~ Sandra E.