The Journey of Transformation: From Log Cabin to Medical Qigong

​Kristen Andrews has spent over 30 years exploring the connection between mind, body, and energy to help people break through physical and emotional barriers to healing. With a background in psychology, exercise physiology, and integrative medicine, she blends modern science with ancient healing traditions to support those seeking alternatives to conventional healthcare. Her journey began in the Finger Lakes of Upstate New York, where a deep connection to nature shaped her understanding of balance and well-being. She went on to earn a degree in psychology from William Smith College, followed by a master’s in Exercise and Sport Studies from Smith College. As an elite rower and later a Division I rowing coach at The Ohio State University, she developed a deep appreciation for the body’s potential and the importance of alignment—not just physically, but mentally and energetically. Her passion for holistic healing led her beyond traditional sports and wellness into energy medicine and holistic health coaching. Under the mentorship of a Harvard PhD-turned-energy healer who lived with OSHO, she discovered her gift for hands-on healing, eventually becoming a Medical Qigong Practitioner in the lineage of Jerry Allen Johnson, DMQ. This powerful form of Traditional Chinese Medicine—sometimes described as acupuncture without needles—became a cornerstone of her practice, allowing her to help clients restore balance, relieve pain, and reconnect with their innate healing abilities. Kristen has worked across diverse fields, from Director of Wellness over mental health sites to mind-body health education and well-being coaching at Penn Medicine, guiding clients through challenges like chronic pain, anxiety, and stress-related illness. Kristen understands your challenges. Due to a series of concussions, Kristen was left unable to work for a year and a half, with possibly no chance of recovery.  Medical Qigong supported her complete return to health when traditional medicine was not working. 

Whether through Medical Qigong, somatic healing, or personalized coaching, Kristen’s approach is rooted in empathy, integrity, and a belief that healing is not just about recovery—it’s about reclaiming vitality and alignment with one’s true self. Outside of her work, Kristen finds joy in the outdoors—hiking, skiing, and camping with her husband and two children. She is a lifelong student of meditation, movement, and energy work, always seeking new ways to help others achieve lasting transformation.