QIGONG FOR HEALTH & WELLNESS

Ron Hicks has always been keenly interested in wellness, and learning methods to help others improve their health. He received a BSc in Biology/Anatomy at U.W.O. and worked as a Specialist Physicians’ Assistant in the department of Pathology at St. Joseph’s Hospital for 26 years. For many years he has studied a variety of
complementary health techniques. He worked up to becoming a Reiki Master/Teacherand has his own practice.

For 20 years, Ron has volunteered doing Reiki at Wellspring Cancer Support Centre. In addition, he studied several levels of Therapeutic Touch, numerous meditation techniques. yoga and acupressure. He has been practicing Tai Chi for 19 years and Qigong for 25 years, and has taught both at the Phoenix Tai Chi Centre and within the Community. He has been teaching Qigong virtually to members of the Fibromyalgia Group of London weekly since January 2021. Ron found these are powerful exercises which people could use to produce better health and has adapted movements to match the level of the clients. He also has Sound Healing Certification and as a singer knows the “healing” potential of the voice.

Ron’s Qigong and Tai Chi movements are powerful yet simple techniques of slow body movements  to circulate and balance our energy, focusing on air ,water ,wood , different parts of our anatomy, and feelings. Energy centers, called chakras, of the body eliminate any stagnant energy, stored as pain or negative thoughts, to heal as well as circulate our energy to feel alive and  kicking, lighter and  better. My heart is full of gratitude to Ron!

— Bina I., Toronto, Ontario

Ron is truly a caring instructor who is quite generous in sharing healing information, and he has lots! After a year of attending his weekly sessions, I can do a Qigong routine everyday, to the best of my abilities. This has helped my physical symptoms and pain quite a lot!

— Laura W., London, Ontario

Thank you Ron for your time. I have practiced meditation and mindfulness but never learned Qigong. Learning Qigong has enhanced mind-body-spirit for me and provided another valuable tool to manage my chronic pain.

— Catherine L., Parry Sound, Ontario

An Ode to Qui Gong

Qigong is a such pleasant sport,

that gently helps us move,

Ron Hicks is our guide and mentor

who keeps us in the groove.

We stretch and bend, and stretch again

With creaking joints, and bones,

And Ron gives us the tools we need

To move safely around our homes.

— Heather W., London, Ontario

Thanks to Ron’s Qigong classes, I’ve been able to appreciate the importance of healing. Having a chronic illness such as fibromyalgia, it’s easy to get discouraged – it never goes away. Ron has been a very grounding presence and positive influence in my life. His classes have provided me with a sense of calm and have helped me to meet myself exactly where I’m at, with fewer judgments. 

—Ali S., Toronto, Ontario