Hi, I’m Kari Petersen

I’m a Qigong practitioner specializing in Qi Medicine. I work with all types of challenges (I.e. chronic pain, cancer, infertility, developmental disorders, autoimmune, stress management & reduction, etc.) and boost and re-boot the body’s own energy system, clearing blockages that lead to health challenges for complete healing - physically, energetically, & spiritually.

I also work with the ancestral plane to heal past, present, & future karmas, work with the energy of the land to bless homes, businesses, and travel endeavors, & offer personalized practices to clients for continued energy balancing & refinement at home.

It is my purpose to share as much healing out into the world as I can. I want everyone to have access to longer, healthier, & more joyful lives.

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What is Qigong?

Qigong is a simple, efficient, & effective method for managing stress & chronic pain, regulating the nervous system, & completely healing the physical & emotional subtle energy bodies. An ancient Chinese practice for longevity, qigong combines meditative movements with breath, & visualization to balance your energy on all levels at once.

I practice a modern, highly accessible form of qigong called Spring Forest Qigong, developed by Grand Master Chunyi Lin. Spring Forest Qigong combines simple movements, along with breath, guided meditation, & visualization to clear all the energy centers & channels, while both cultivating, balancing, & refining your Qi (vital life force energy).

How Energy Healing Works

From the Qi perspective, health challenges can result from blockages in the energy channels (meridians) & centers. Following the Five Elements Theory, a cornerstone of Chinese Medicine, these blockages form from seasonal changes, emotional upsets, injuries, illnesses, past karmas, & even the foods we eat. During a healing session we discuss your specific challenges, followed by an intuitive healing where I detect your current state of vital energy & any blockages you may have - places where Qi no longer flows freely - & remove them without physical touch. 

I work with people of all ages & abilities, specializing in chronic pain & illness, all forms of disease & developmental disabilities, helping give you the support needed for complete transformational healing on every level - mind, body, & spirit.

Smooth-flowing, balanced Qi is vital to our wellbeing on all levels. Qigong clears energy blockages on every level - physical, mental, & spiritual - all at once.

Ready to Begin Your Healing Journey?

Whether you're dealing with chronic pain, stress, illness, or simply want to enhance your overall vitality, Qigong offers a gentle yet powerful path to healing. I offer three ways to practice with me:

Healing Sessions

One-on-one energy healing tailored to your specific health challenges, whether chronic pain, illness, or stress. Available in-person or remotely.

Classes

Join me at local studios around Minneapolis to practice Qigong movements and techniques in a supportive group setting.

Resource Library

Access guided practices, meditations, and teachings anytime, plus join live-streamed sessions.

Qigong FAQs

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Certifications:

  • Reiki Master-Teacher (RM-T),Usui-Takata lineage, since 2008

  • Certified Qigong Practitioner, Teacher, & Practice Group Leader, Spring Forest Qigong Health & Wellness Center in MN, Grandmaster Chunyi Lin, since 2017

  • Registered Yoga Teacher (500 RYT), Devanadi School of Yoga & Energy Medicine, a Yoga Alliance program, rooted in classic yoga traditions, asana with intuitive sequencing, pranayama, & meditation, since 2020