URBAN
Qi FIT
Meet The Team
Founder & Principal Instructor
Dr. Robert J. Woodbine
Dr. Woodbine is the Founder of Urban Qi FIT which is the synthesis of 30 years of clinical experience as a Naturopathic Doctor and Acupuncturist, 37+ years of study, practice and training in Qigong and Taijiquan, and 60+ years experience in the healing arts.
Assistant Instructor
Jana Cunningham
Jana Cunningham has been in the health and wellness field for thirty years as a certified Hatha Yoga instructor. She started studying Taiji with Dr. Woodbine in 2015 and has also trained with Dr. Jwing-Ming, Yang, and Grand Master Gainey. Additionally, she’s certified as an instructor of two EB (evidence-based) programs; Tai Chi For Arthritis and A Matter of Balance coach. She is also a Symphonic Gong musician and offers guided musical meditations.
Assitant Instructor
Norman Spiller
Norman Spiller has studied with Dr. Woodbine for over 20 years. He has also studied with other notable teachers: Dr. Yang, Jwing-Ming, Grandmaster Roosevelt Gainey, Jonathan Chang, Michelle Lin, Quentin Lopes, and Addison Martin. Mr. Spiller is a New York State Licensed Massage Therapist (LMT) and has trained in Cranio-Sacral Therapy as well as Shiatsu.