Medicine is change
Chinese Medicine and Ayurveda are beautifully organized traditions of medicine for the body/mind/spirit which explains nature’s flow in everything including the human body, individual and universal consciousness. These concepts encompass all life, and are not limited to one culture. We believe at the heart of these traditions is understanding wellness for human kind. Our hope and belief is that we can each find within ourselves a resonance with Nature, and come to know the heart of these teachings: that in fact, we are Nature, too. At the same time, we urge each of us to examine the ways in which we benefit from the great privilege of access to these teaching and many other global wisdom traditions and to explore ways in which we might offer respect and reciprocity towards those whose cultures so deeply benefit us. With respect for their roots, humility and awareness of the history, and commonly misunderstood cultural appropriation, we participate in sharing the importance of these traditions because we believe it can help individuals, families, thus the world. We are committed to keeping love and inclusion at the heart of this work.
Dave Martin, MSOM, LAc.
Dave is a life-long student of traditional martial arts. He is currently the chief instructor of the Cascadia Gong Fu Club in Hood River, OR. He has been teaching for the North American Tang Shou Tao Association since 2010. The Cascadia Gong Fu Club offers classes to adults and children in traditional Chinese gong fu, Emperado Method Kajukenbo, San Miguel Eskrima, and traditional archery. To learn more about the North American Tang Shou Tao Association, visit www.NATSTA.org.
Dave is the owner and founder of Trinity Natural Medicine, established in 2010. He is a board-certified herbalist and Licensed Acupuncturist through the NCCAOM. In addition to practicing traditional medical and martial arts in Hood River, Dave works as a firefighter-paramedic for Portland Fire & Rescue, in Portland, OR.
Dave is a Nationally Registered EMT-Paramedic. He received his paramedic certificate from the National Medical Education and Training Center near Boston, MA in 2020.
He graduated with honors from National College of Natural Medicine (NCNM) in Portland, OR, with a Master of Science in Oriental Medicine, and a Certificate of Advanced Studies in Classical Chinese Medicine in 2009. His four-year master’s degree included a full curriculum of western biomedicine including anatomy, physiology, biochemistry, immunology, and pharmacology. In addition to these areas of study, Dave also completed extensive coursework in medical nutrition, medical massage, craniosacral therapy, visceral manipulation, and a 3-year curriculum in medical qi gong.
While completing prerequisite work prior to attending NCNM, Dave held a faculty position in the Institute of Neuroscience at the University of Oregon, in Eugene, OR.
Dave earned a Bachelor of Liberal Arts from Saint John’s College in Annapolis, MD, in 2004, where he focused on the history of math and science in western European culture.
Stephenie Going
Rooted in a childhood immersed in music and dance, Stephenie Going’s love for yoga blossomed as she sought harmony and balance in adulthood. Stephenie’s comprehensive training in various facets of yoga weaves a tapestry of holistic well-being within Trinity Body Arts. Rooted in the foundational principles of Hatha Yoga, her classes seamlessly blend strength, flexibility, and breath control to foster a balanced physical practice. The introspective art of Yin Yoga is incorporated to delve deeper into the connective tissues, promoting release and restoration. With a focus on harnessing life force energy, Stephenie expertly integrates pranayama techniques, guiding practitioners to explore breath as a powerful tool for vitality and mindfulness. Meditation becomes the cornerstone of her sessions, providing a tranquil space for self-reflection and inner peace. This harmonious fusion of Hatha Yoga, Yin Yoga, pranayama, and meditation creates a transformative experience that nurtures the body, mind, and spirit, inviting practitioners to explore the full spectrum of their being on the mat and beyond.
Stephenie began studying Chinese martial arts in 2014. The addition of Gong Fu Arts deepened her spiritual connection with humanity, shaping her into a dedicated practitioner and instructor. She studies with the North American Tang Shou Dao Association in which she is an Assistant Instructor in Shen Long Xing Yi Quan.
Driven by a profound sense of purpose in serving others, Stephenie believes in the transformative power of relationships in teaching. Trinity Body Arts, a sacred space she has created, seamlessly integrates the wisdom of esteemed teachers into practice and meaningful learning experiences.
As a student of Ayurveda and a Reiki practitioner, Stephenie brings an extra layer of healing to her classes. The gentle energy flow of Reiki complements her yoga sessions, fostering deep relaxation and restoration. Her Ayurvedic studies further enrich her holistic approach, allowing her to provide personalized insights for overall well-being.
Trained in Tension and Trauma Releasing Exercises (TRE) by Dr. David Berceli and Lynea Gillen, Stephenie has personally experienced the life-improving benefits of this practice. As a passionate TRE Provider, she shares this transformative technique, helping individuals relax their bodies and rediscover a deeper peace in their lives.
With nearly three decades of teaching experience, Stephenie holds a B.S. in Music Performance, a B.S. in Elementary Education, and an M.A. in Teaching and Teacher Education. Her credentials as a Jaya Yoga trained E-RYT 200 teacher and Certified Yoga Calm Instructor attest to her dedication to sharing her extensive knowledge with students of all ages.
Currently serving as the Enrichment Specialist and Music Teacher at Whitson Elementary School, Stephenie extends learning through the arts to all students. Co-owner of Trinity Body Arts and founder of Conscious Nectar, she passionately weaves her expertise into the fabric of her community. Join Stephenie on this holistic journey and experience life to the fullest with Trinity Body Arts.
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Molly Holmlund
Molly Holmlund is an artist, ink maker, and art educator living in the Columbia River Gorge. Fascinated by the process of hand making inks. Her work reveals a closer look into the multiple connections in nature, through extracting and applying color from plants and minerals.
The use of natural materials creates a unique alchemy in the inks, allowing a different way of mixing and layering than traditional paints. This brings a sense of collaborating with the material, all while letting nature speak for itself.
Molly keeps the forms simple, as to not distract from the nuances in the layers and color itself. She is drawn towards what lays in between, the negative spaces created by various layers of the overlapping ink.
The results are gestural marks that are expressive of both the materials and herself.Fascinated by the process of hand-making ink, her work reveals a closer look into the many connections in nature. You can follow Molly on Instagram @mollyholmlund and visit her website Foraged Ink.