Ryan Marshall has studied, practiced and taught the arts and sciences of self-cultivation for more than 15 years. Over the years he has immersed himself in eastern studies such as Taoism, Zen, Tibetan Buddhism, Indian Tantra, and the Vedic Sciences; studying with such notables as Master Ni, Hua Ching, Dr. Maoshing Ni, Dr. Daoshing Ni, Arnold Tayam and Master Wu, Zhong Xian.
Ryan attended Yo San University of Traditional Chinese Medicine in Los Angeles, CA. His training in the healing arts included Acupuncture and Chinese Herbal Medicine with a strong emphasis on Medical Qigong (Chinese Energy Healing Techniques.) After graduating with Honors, he was selected to teach as clinical and academic faculty, and eventually served as Associate Academic Dean for 3 years. During this time, Ryan continued his study in the world-renowned Ni Family Tradition of Taoist Meditation, Tai Chi, Qigong and Energy Healing.
Ryan has traveled extensively, studying in the US, Europe, China, Tibet, and India. He has studied with numerous teachers of the Dragon Gate Sect of Taoism, Kashmir Shaivism, Mt. Emei (Sage) Style Shamanism and other spiritual traditions. As a result, he has developed expertise in various forms of energetic and spiritual arts for inner growth and self-cultivation.
Ryan provides his services as a Licensed Acupuncturist and Qigong Teacher at Wisdom Traditions Wellness Center in Anchorage Alaska. In class, he focuses on teaching meditation and Qigong forms that incorporate modern medical science with ancient Shamanic techniques.
