Sarah Piestrup

(Qi Gong Instructor)

Sarah Piestrup, an Acupuncturist, Herbalist, Qi Gong instructor and Nurse has extensive training in traditional East Asian and conventional medicine.  She melds these disciplines with a cutting edge approach that gets to the root cause of disharmony called Functional Medicine to promote optimal health and reverse disease.   She will be using this integrative knowledge to bring you the best of modern science and ancient wisdom through evidence based workshops at Snow Creek Yoga focusing on how you can use your diet and lifestyle to reach your optimal state of vitality.

Sarah also brings the gift of Qi Gong to Snowcreek Yoga Studio. Having first encountered Qi Gong at the age of 12, Sarah began in-depth studies with Lee Holden in 2002. Through Lee, she gained a deeper appreciation for the benefits of the flowing movements and stretches, learning how they deeply effect body, mind and spirit.

Sarah brings to her instruction of Qi Gong a focus on the health of the whole body, starting with the core. Sarah believes that Qi Gong is beneficial to everybody, helping the less physically capable to the strongest athlete reach their full potential and utmost vitality.

When not found teaching Qi Gong or practicing acupuncture, you’re likely to find Sarah out putting to use the energy and vitality gained through the practice in the mountains and rivers around Leavenworth.