About Us

Diane teaches both novices and experienced students with the Collaborative.

She started teaching tai chi  with a large international organization  in 2006, following the principles espoused by Master Moy Lin Shin. When the pandemic began in 2020,  Diane created the Tai Chi Collaborative to enable students to continue their practice and  meet  the need for social contact. At first, classes were only outdoors, but Diane added Zoom and indoor classes in 2021.  

In 2022, Diane completed a teacher certification from Holden QiGong and now incorporates the simple but powerful time-honored art in her instruction. 

Students consistently comment on Diane's patience, encouraging attitude and calm communication. She strives to assist students to understand and develop awareness of themselves and the concepts/movements taught in each class. 

After practicing tai chi for over 15 years, with multiple instructors and in multiple locations, Melanie has begun teaching the Collaborative's newest students. With a background in massage therapy and personal experience with her own human body's struggles, Melanie brings a solid understanding of how the body works to her lessons. Additionally, her skills of observation and sense of humor make her an engaging and informative instructor.