Isabelita Papa, certified Qigong Instructor

Curriculum-Vitae

Isabelita began her healing studies in 1989, earning certifications as a Shiatsu Massage Therapist and Thai Massage Therapist in Chiang Mai, Thailand.  She recieved training in Ayurveda Massage in Goa, India and studied Foot Reflexology at the International School of Massage in San Francisco.

She has studied Abhidharma Buddhist Theory and Vipassana Meditation extensively with Dr. Rina Sircar at the California Institute of Integral Studies (CIIS) 20 years.  Took ordination ( Buddhist nun) with late Venerable Taugpulu Sayadaw from Burma. Also studied Mindfulness Meditation with Tich Nhat Han and is a Certified Dayan Qigong Instructor in multiple levels, Certified Pilates Instructor and a certified Restorative Yoga Instructor. Certified Mindfulness Meditation Teacher.  In addition to recieving numerous transmissions from masters, indigenous shamans in the Philippines, Isabelita is also a member of the Babaylan Indigenous Preserving healing tribe and decolonization and has been initiated into the Sea Cave of Palawan, Philippines.

Additional Qualifications:

Degree: BA in Health, Business Education Stella Maris College, Manila Philippines,

  • Currently “Awakening Joy” second time Teachers certification training
  • February 2023 presently studying Mindfulness Trauma with different teachers and presenters
  • January- 2023  two year Mindfulness Meditation Teacher Certification Program from Tara Brach and Jack Kornfield PHD with Sound True offers CEU credential
  • April 2022 Mindfulness Meditation Praticum taught at Charlotte Maxwell women with cancer
  • May –  2022 Certiication  Buddhist psychology with Mathew @ Spiritrock
  • June- 2021 “Awakening Joy”  book by James Barraz teachers certification led group Joy during challenging times
  • July-  April 2019  one year second time Second Set Dayan Qigong teachers training with Grand Master Hui Liu of Wen Wu school of Martial Arts
  • 2018 April Qigong and Taichi Certification  School of Feng Shui with Master Weng Cheung
  • 2015 – Certification Restorative Yoga Renew and Relax, Dr. Judith Lasater
  • 2013 – Zumba GOLD Certification
  • 2012 – QRA Certification
  • 2011 – Certified Pilates Instructor mat one and two Mind Body Connection Emeryville California
  • 2009 – Second level masters training of second set wild goose and Chinese Medicine Theory,
  • 2007-Member of the Babaylan Indegenous healer Keynote Speaker at the Babaylan conference to preserving indegenous healers of the Philippines and she spoke about her Inititation of the healing medicine in the sacred cave mountain, Sonoma College.
  • 2007-Member of the Babaylan Indegenous healer. Keynote Speaker at the Babaylan conference to preserve indegenouse healers of the Philippines and she spoke about her Inititation of the healing medicine in the sacred cave mountain. Hosted by Dr Leny Strobel, Professor preserving Indegenous culture and elders, Sonoma State College
  • 2006 -Ist level Dayan Wild Goose Qigong Certified Instructor by Wen Wu
  • School of Martial Arts, following ten years’ training practice and two -half years Teachers’ Training.
  • 2006 – Credentialed by the Board of Adult Education thru Wellness, Fitness, Art Therapy, Cosmetology and Nutrition.
  • 2002 through 2005 – indigenous healing 2005 Brother Gregorio, authentic Filipino natural Healing Shamans.
  • Mt. Shasta (including White Eagle), American Indian four elements and the four directions rituals
  • 2005 – Cancer as a Healing Point “Healing Journey”, San Francisco, California
  • 2004 – Charlotte Maxwell, Free Alternative Clinic Women with Cancer (Oakland, CA), class training to offer alternative treatment
  • 2002 – Pranic Healing with Master Stephen Ko “Your Hands Can Heal You”
  • 2000 – Syda Yoga Vedic Chanting and Mediation with study of Kundalini, Vedic and got Shaktipat by Master Swami Chidvilasinanda (Bombay India and Oakland, CA) 25 years
  • 1995 – VNA Hospice Certification, Bereavement Program Motherless Daughters, Death and Dying (Emeryville, CA)
  • 1997 – 7 years Potters Studio, Ceramics Sculptor and water fountains creator, with participation on Whole Earth Expo and other regional art shows, leading to introduction of art as a healing modality
  • 1996-15 years studied with Dr Rina Sircar CIIS Abbidhamma, Buddhist Psychology, Vipassana Meditation, took Ordination as a Buddhist Nun WIth an Enlightened Arahat Ven Taungpulu Sayadaw of Burma.

Currently Teaching:

  • Kauai  Selfcare QIgong  and Mindfulness Meditation at the Spa and Wellness Center all over Kauai
  • Mindful care center Selfcare Qigong, Meditation and Sound Healing continuously teaching especially during the pandemic on Zoom
  • Wednesday Weekly Healing Circle  Self care Qigong 17 yrs-Emeryville
  • Sunday Selfcare Mindfulness Meditation and Selfcare Mindful movements
  • Self care Qigong and Healing Sound monthly Health and Wellness
  • Sound Healing Bath bowls -Piedmont Gardens assisted living quarterly
  • Restorative and Mindful core strengthening weekly- Emeryville Senior Center active adults
  • Specializing in working with: All ages, Seniors, cancer,Alzheimer’s and Special Needs Patients
  • Additional  regular Classes are held at Bayside Park, Emeryville Senior Center, North Oakland Senior Center, and Emeryville Health and Wellness Center

Past Workshops and Retreats:2017- Self care, Gentle Qigong  6 week series- Spirit Rock Woodacre

  • 2018- Wellness day Spirit rock, Aloka Vihara nuns teaching Qigong @ Spiritrock 4 years
  • 2017-Self Care Qigong Rereat , Paraiso dela Bonita retreat center, Mexic
  • 2017-QIgong and Healing Sound, Spirit rock, Woodacre
  • 2017-Spring, Summer, Autumn and Winter Solstice, Qigong and Healing Bowls-Emeryvill
  • 2016-Chinese New Year QIgong Healing sound
  • 2016-New Year Retreat Kauaii, Hawaii,
  • 2016-QIgong and Core Strengthening retreat Isla Mujeres, Mexico
  • 2015 Taught Qigong at foothill college
  • 2015-Retreat Mexico,  Qigong
  • 2015-Rejuvenation through cleansing retreat HarbinHotsprings
  • 2015 – Spring Equinox Retreat Mt Shasta
  • 2014 – Rejuventaion New Years Retreat, Harbin Hotspring
  • 2013 – Qigong Workshop, Winter Solstice Qigong with Healing Gong music – Emeryville, CA
  • 2013- New Year Retreat, Dreams, Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
  • 2013 – Qigong Meditation, San Francisco Mindfulness Care Center – San Francisco, CA
  • 2013 – Qigong Retreat, Stillheart Institute – Woodside, CA
  • September 2013 – Qigong Retreat with the Masters Quaker Center Santa Cruz CA
  • May 2013 – SF New Living Expo World Tai QIgong
  • May 2013 – Foothill College/Music Technology
  • April 2013 – Earth Day Emeryville
  • April 2013 – Harbin Hot Springs
  • January 2013 – Puerto Vallarta Wellbeing
  • June 2012 – Summer Solstice, Year of the Dragon, Venus Transit Rejuvenation Retreat
  • March 2012 – Stillheart Institute On Detox, Cleansing at Stillheart Institute
  • December 2011 – New Years Rejuvenation Retreat Harbin Hotsprings
  • October 2011 – Keynote Speaker for the National Teleconference Divine Feminine on Elegance Health and Power
  • October 2011-Volunteered Fountain Project Wen Wu school taught QIgong for special needs
  • October 2011 – Mt Shasta Equinox Qigong and Pilates Retreat
  • March 2011 – Wellbeing Cleanse with Alkaline Food and QIgong
  • February current AGE song Assisted living Alzheimers Emeryville and Lakemeritt
  • May 2010 – Retreat Puerto Vallarta (7 days Qigong, fitness and whole foods)
  • May 2010 – Memorial Weekend workshop Harbin Hot Springs
  • May 2010 – Workshop for Mother’s day Asian Art Museum San Francisco
  • May 2010 – Alkaline Cleansing with foods
  • May 2010 – Salem Assisted Living
  • April 2010 – Presenter/Speaker at Sonoma State California Indigenous Healing Conference (first annual Babalyan Conference)
  • April 2010 – Hosted FilapinaBabaylan Indigenous Healer Reyna Elena and participated in ritual healing of Mother Earth
  • January 2010 – New Years Qigong Bringing in the New Releasing the Old (Harbin Hot Springs)
  • December – 2009 – WInter Solstice Healing Doll Emeryville Health and Wellness
  • April – May 2009 –  Taught City of Oakland Tax Department Wellness Department
  • February 29, 2009 – Palo Alto Adult School Qigong and Green Tea Ceremony Healing Circles once a week (San Francisco Bay Area) and Hawaii
  • Jan 2008 – 4th street Yoga Wellbeing on Cleanse Program Healing Services and Qigong Twice a year Winter Solstice and Spring Equinox Rituals on “Healing Doll Storytelling Workshop”
  • 2007 – Mt Shasta Qigong Retreat and Cleanse
  • 2007- Teaching continuously Senior centers @ ESC and numerous assisted living Selfcare Qigong
  • 2007 – Green Tea Ceremony Courtyard (Emeryville California)
  • 2005 – Director of Healing Doll for cancer patients and non-cancer patients