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Mark Parzynski, DAOM, L.Ac.Mark Parzynski began studying martial arts at age 11 and has had the honor of studying with several world class instructors in the U.S. and Hong Kong. In 2006, Sifu Gregory Fong granted Mark permission to teach Chinese Internal Martial Arts.
As licensed acupuncturist, with a doctorate degree from the Oregon College of Oriental Medicine, Mark believes that the martial arts and the healing arts are inseparable. Training should make one strong, healthy and increase mental focus. Mark’s teaching style is honed by over 30 years of practice allowing him to tailor classes to meet an individual student’s needs, even in a group setting. It is with an open heart and clear mind that all knowledge is shared. |
Certified Instructors
Tatiana Parzynski, N.D. discovered Taiji Quan in 2010 and has been a dedicated practitioner ever since. What started as a mysterious sequence of slow movements in time became a powerful transformation of body, mind and spirit as well an endless source of inspiration for Tatiana. She loves sharing her passion for taiji and teaching others this incredible language of stillness, speed, power, focus and balance.
Tatiana is a licensed Naturopathic Physician in a private practice. She helps individuals achieve their health goals using herbs, nutrition, physical medicine, naturopathic adjustments and life style modifications as well as prescription medication when appropriate.
Tatiana is a licensed Naturopathic Physician in a private practice. She helps individuals achieve their health goals using herbs, nutrition, physical medicine, naturopathic adjustments and life style modifications as well as prescription medication when appropriate.
Mary Real began studying TaiJi Quan in 1980, and became a teacher with Cloud Hands Northwest in 1987. She received her certification to teach from Mark Parzynski in 2016 and assists with classes at the Lan Su Chinese Garden and Laurelhurst park. She remains active with the Cloud Hands Northwest and assists in teaching at the Multnomah Arts Center, Portland. TaiJi Quan is an integral part of Mary’s life and is greatly influenced by her Yoga and Pilates practices.
Mary is a professional artist with a focus on printmaking and painting. You can see her work at www.MaryReal.com.
Mary is a professional artist with a focus on printmaking and painting. You can see her work at www.MaryReal.com.
Scarlett Malone has practiced Qi Gong and TaiJi Quan for over 20 years and was certified to teach by Mark Parzynski in 2014. She has special interest in how the conscious movement principles of Yi Quan and TaiJi Quan apply to posture, strength, and full-body functionality as we age. Scarlett is certified to teach Tai Chi: Moving for Better Balance classes.
Scartlett has a master's degree in somatic psychology from John F. Kennedy University and is a diplomate of the American Functional Neurology Society. She is also a licensed massage therapist and Jin Shin Jyutsu practitioner.
Scartlett has a master's degree in somatic psychology from John F. Kennedy University and is a diplomate of the American Functional Neurology Society. She is also a licensed massage therapist and Jin Shin Jyutsu practitioner.
