I was guided to meet Sifu Jensen from my chiropractor who said with your injuries the only way you will be able to heal and improve is if you study with Sifu Jensen. This was after receiving a diagnosis of Thoracic Outlet Syndrome from a Neurologist who told me “You will not even be able to feed yourself within 5 years. Since there is no surgery or cure for your injuries, I can only offer you pain control”. I was unwilling to spend the rest of my days on painkillers. Practicing Bagua Zhang and Qi Gong I was able to improve and eventually remove all the symptoms of Thoracic Outlet Syndrome!
Luckily, I took my chiropractor’s advice and began a healing journey with Sifu Jensen in 1999. I was told that learning “Bagua Zhang” I would be able to rebuild the connections that were damaged – (all the ligaments and tendons and the connective tissue) and learn a new way to use my arms using my ribs to lift them etc. I went back to the Neurologist a few years later and he said he could not believe my improvement and told me whatever I am doing it is working and asked about the details of the training. He had never seen anyone heal from the level of damage I had.
Within the first few months of training with Sifu Jensen I began seeing results… No more numbness, no tingling, and very minimal pain as the nerve damage was healing. I improved a little at a time. I now can wake up without any pain! There are no words that can describe the gift of health and pain free living. I still practice all the original exercises but now can begin trying out other martial arts. Once I did get rid of all my symptoms, I was told I no longer would improve unless I began practicing different systems. I began with Tai Chi and am still improving as I learn new ways to strengthen my body. I now feel I am actually in better shape than I was 20 years ago! I actually feel 20 years younger than I am. I am now 73 and can do some moves I could not even do at 20 years of age! It is a lifetime of health that you are embarking on when you begin to work with Sifu Jensen. My new practice is learning the Tai Chi Sword form.
Sifu was able to give me the exact amount of training in small amounts so I never reinjured, and was extremely vigilant to give me alternative ways to do some of movements so I would not reinjure the areas that I had problems with. I have watched him over the last 20 years give many others this same gift of trusting your body to respond with the proper training and practice. I cannot recommend anyone more devoted to bringing healing to you! Do not wait to begin a new journey toward optimal health!
Sincerely, Jackie Thompson
