Program Host: Vicki Dello Joio
May 8th, 2025
8:30 – 9:30 PM Eastern
Sacred Heart Qigong was born out of a deep need for women to have a space where they could practice together, cultivate resilience, and reconnect with themselves in a supportive community. Rooted in ancient Daoist traditions yet fully adapted for modern life, this approach blends classical Qigong principles with contemporary understandings of emotionalwellness, neuroscience, and practical application. Developed by Dr. Christine Sanmiquel, a Doctor of Traditional Chinese Medicine and seasoned Qigong teacher, Sacred Heart Qigong integrates breath, movement, and intention tocreate a way of being—not just a daily practice, but a method for living withgreater alignment, ease, and authenticity.
In this Qi Talk, Christine will share how her backgroundin Chinese medicine, Medical Qigong, and as a certified Project ManagementProfessional (PMP), shapes the practical approach of Sacred Heart Qigong.This system is not just about cultivating energy on the cushion—it’s aboutlearning to bring that energy into our relationships, work, and everydaydecision-making. By embracing seasonal living and natural rhythms, we develop adeeper understanding of yin and yang beyond rigid dualities, recognizing thatbalance is fluid and always shifting. This perspective allows us to movethrough life with an open heart, making space for both action and rest,structure and spontaneity, strength and softness.
Dr. Christine Sanmiquel, L.Ac, DAOM,DMQ, is a Doctor of Traditional Chinese Medicine, licensed acupuncturist, and founder of White Phoenix Wellness in Costa Mesa, California. She specializes in women’s health, emotional wellness, and Medical Qigong, blending ancient healing traditions with modern science to create practical, heart-centered approaches to wel-being. As the founder of Sacred Heart Qigong, she guides womenin developing ease, authenticity, and alignment through movement, breathwork,and intentional living.
With a background in Human Biology and a passion forbridging Western science with Chinese medicine, Christine brings a uniqueperspective to her work. She has been teaching Qigong since 1998 and is also auniversity professor, educating doctoral students in acupuncture research. Acertified Project Management Professional, she weaves structure and strategyinto her teachings, making complex concepts accessible and applicable to dailylife. Her approach is both grounded and transformative, helping women reconnectwith their hearts, navigate life’s challenges, and embrace their fullestpotential.
