About
Mark S. Gallagher is a Qigong educator and enthusiast, a holistic healing practitioner and a Doctor of Medical Qigong (DMQ). He has studied Internal Arts for over 40 yrs. under several prominent teachers, and has been teaching on/off since 1990. Recently retired, Mark devotes his time to sharing the magic of Qigong. He teaches classes and workshops on Qigong, Meditation and Tai Chi, operates a small Medical Qigong practice at the Institute for Spiritual Development in Sparta NJ., Mark’s presentations capture the spirit of the Art. His approach is to identify and explore the core principles, in a format that is open minded, easy to understand, fun and healing in nature. He works to ‘cut to the essence’ of the energetics, so regardless of one’s training method, they can find new insights to ‘Ride the Energy’ in their practice. Mark is a spiritual minded individual on a 'path of kindness and truth'. He serves as Deacon and Trustee-President at the Institute for Spiritual Development.
Classes & Services
Mark S. Gallagher -Over the years . . . . - Has lead numerous classes and workshops on Qigong, Tai Chi & Meditation. - Studied with dedication, many styles of Qigong, Bagua & Tai Chi - Former Student of: Dr. Christopher Viggiano, Dr. Ted Cibik, Jianye Jiang, Yuzhi Lu, Dr. Paul Lam, William VanHeteren, Master Almerico Santucci - Attended workshops from some of the best Internal Practitioners - Founder of Sparta Tai Chi and VitalityDVDs.com - Author of 'The Pillars of Wellness' book - Producer of several DVD's on Qigong, Weight Loss and Meditation. - Member -Jianye Jiang’s ‘USA Health Preservation Association’ - Member -Dr. Paul Lam’s ‘Tai Chi for Health Community’ - Managed Several Weight Loss programs - Member -Institute for Spiritual Development in Sparta NJ. - Owned Home Medical Supply business & the ‘Jersey Girl Chocolate’ Brand. Mark S. Gallagher -Training Timeline 2025 –Founder Sacred Space Medical Qigong 2010–2025 Qigong & Meditation Instructor -Institute for Spiritual Development 2023 -2025 Presenter Tai Chi & Qigong Festival & Symposium 2018 Doctor of Medical Qigong (DMQ) -Ted J. Cibik ND DMQ -Inner Strength 2017 Master of Medical Qigong (MMQ) -Ted J. Cibik ND DMQ -Inner Strength 2016 Medical Qigong Therapist (MQT) -Ted J. Cibik ND DMQ -Inner Strength 2013 -2019 Presenter –Master Jou Tsung Hwa’s Memorial Tai Chi Festival 2014 –Presenter -NQA (National Qigong Assoc.) ‘Zen Power Training’ 2013 Honorary Membership -Society of Black Belts -Master Christopher Viggiano 2011- 2013 Trained Bagua & Qigong -Master Dr. Christopher Viggiano 2011-2014 Founded Sparta Tai Chi & Vitality DVD’s 2010 Instructor Certified Qigong -Master Jianye Jiang Health Preservation Assoc. 2008- 2014 Trained -Master Jianye Jiang (Bagua) & Master Yuzhi Lu (Wild Goose Qigong) 2008 Instructor Certification Tai Chi for Arthritis & Falls –Master Paul Lam MD 2000 Instructor (Tai Chi) Sussex County Community College 1990 Instructor (Tai Chi) Sparta Parks and Recreation 1985 -88 Trained Tai Chi Yang Long form /Bagua Qigong –William VanHeteren 1981-84 President Ramapo College Karate Club –Master Won Keun Bai 1978-1981 Trained Karate & Introduced to Qigong –Master Almerico Santucci
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