Linda Burquez

A grounded, nourishing approach to natural healing and inner resilience. 

Welcome. I’m So Glad You’re Here.

I’m Linda Burquez, a Doctor of Medical Qigong and longtime educator in natural therapeutics, movement, and energy cultivation. For more than 30 years, I’ve guided women and men to feel calmer, stronger, and more connected to their own healing energy through Medical Qigong, Polarity Therapy, Pilates, and gentle, embodied movement.

If you are seeking more ease, clarity, emotional steadiness, or balanced energy, this page shares the story of how I came to this work and how these practices may support you.

A Journey Rooted in Nature and Service

My path began in the Pacific Northwest, where I studied Environmental Studies and first felt a calling to live in harmony with nature and support the wellbeing of others.

A transformative period in Mexico deepened this connection. The land, culture, and an unexpected introduction to energy balancing awakened something profound:
the understanding that healing is natural, energetic, and connected to the rhythms of the Earth.

This experience became the foundation for everything I teach today.

Foundations in Natural Therapeutics

In 1995, I graduated from the New Mexico School of Natural Therapeutics, receiving certifications as a:

  • Natural Therapeutic Specialist

  • Certified Massage Therapist

My studies included:

  • Nature Cure philosophy

  • Polarity Therapy

  • Integrative massage therapy

  • Energetic anatomy

  • Subtle body principles

  • Natural healing methods

This training built the holistic framework for the rest of my work.

Movement as Medicine: Nia, Pilates & Embodiment

Movement has always been central to my teaching.

  • 20 years teaching the Nia Technique, blending joy, expression, and embodiment

  • Comprehensive Pilates training beginning in 1999

  • Founder & director of Core Movement Center in Nevada City (2001–2011)
    Strengthening Practice for Body, Spirit, and Mind

  • 8 years of study in exercise science and functional strength training

These disciplines taught me how alignment, strength, awareness, and energy flow work together to support healing.

Doctorate in Medical Qigong (DMQ China)

From 2007–2011, I completed my Doctorate at the International College of Medical Qigong, with a dissertation focused on:

Women’s health, energetic balance, and menopause support

Since 2008, I’ve trained and certified Qigong instructors, sharing classical energetic principles and mind–body cultivation practices.

Medical Qigong is where all of my studies converged in movement, energy, breath, and the emotional body.

My Teaching Approach: Gentle, Integrated, Transformative

My work brings together:

Ancient Energetic Wisdom

Organ-based Qigong, breathwork, emotional regulation.

Modern Embodied Movement

Pilates, functional strength, posture, somatic awareness.

Natural Therapeutics

Polarity Therapy, Nature Cure philosophy, holistic energy balance.

This integrated approach supports students in:

  • relieving stress & tension

  • regulating the nervous system

  • building steady, resilient energy

  • supporting women’s wellness

  • strengthening the body with ease

  • reconnecting with natural vitality

My teaching is gentle, accessible, deeply nourishing and ideal for both beginners and experienced practitioners.

How You Can Work With Me

Through Health Through Qigong, I offer:

• Online Qigong Classes

For grounding, balance, and stress relief.

• Women’s Wellness Programs

Supporting hormonal transitions and emotional steadiness.

• Private Sessions

Personalized Qigong, Polarity Therapy, and movement-based energy work.

• Instructor Trainings

For those ready to guide others in Qigong and natural therapeutics.

Core Natural Therapeutics Foundation

I am the founder of the Core Natural Therapeutics Foundation, a nonprofit dedicated to:

Our mission is to make gentle, natural healing tools available to everyone. 

A Gentle Invitation

If you’re longing for more steadiness, energy, or emotional clarity, I’m here to support your journey.