Medical QiGong is the branch of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM)* that works with the flow of Qi (energy) along meridians and channels in the body. The therapy involves emitting energy from the QiGong practitioners' hands to the client to affect the quality or flow of energy. Health conditions are diagnosed according to energy imbalances in the body following theories based on the concepts of Yin and Yang and 5 Element cycles. QiGong is a very effective treatment modality, combining ancient wisdom with modern science and provides the patient with a complete healing system that finally puts health back into your own hands.

*Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is Medical QiGong, Tui Na Massage, Acupuncture and Herbs.

Christina Barea of The Rising Lotus helps women and children regain their inherent strength and vitality, guiding them through the transformation process of healing by integrating physical, emotional and spiritual health. She listens to each person on all 3 levels and helps them accomplish their life dreams and goals by removing obstacles that may be in the way either physically, emotionally or spiritually.

Her speciality is chronic illness and providing options to Western Medicine. Christina believes that each person is a manifestation of the Divine and is already a perfect being, and that the challenges we face in this lifetime can be lifted with awareness. Christina's teacher of Medical QiGong is internationally recognized Dr. Jerry Alan Johnson, founder of the International Institute of Medical QiGong and the program of study is recognized both in the USA as well as China. Her MMQ experience is supported with proven results in clinical as well as private settings.

Christina also holds a Masters in Brand Management (Istituto Marangoni - Italy)and an Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration (University of Puerto Rico)and is a Certified Thermo Therapeutics Hot Stone Massage Therapist. Christina has also completed studies in Daoist Mysticism in Jiangxi Provence, China.

She is fluent in English, Spanish and Italian.