Golden Breath Instructors & Contacts

Feel free to contact any of our instructors for information about Golden Breath American Tai Chi

Golden Breath American Tai Chi, Inc.
1928 Cottman Avenue,
Philadelphia, PA 19111

Phone: 215-745-4047
Toll Free: 888-Tai-Chi5

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Golden Breath primary email addresses:

"SiBok" Robert Kassof --
sibok[at]goldenbreath.com

American Tai Chi Association --
ATCAmembership[at]goldenbreath.com

INSTRUCTORS AND CERTIFIED TEACHERS OF GOLDEN BREATH ARE DIFFERENT.
Certified teachers may teach Golden Breath at any location. Instructors are Senior Students that may teach Golden Breath at designated locations with SiBok's approval. (Legalese: Golden Breath is not liable for any instructor's teaching.)

CERTIFIED TEACHERS:
Jeffrey Cohen
Grady Ernst
Karen V Green
Kirsten Irwin
Pat Cairo
David Waschko
Richard Eckerd
Paulie LePera

Instructors, listed alphabetically

Pete Bowen (California) --
matrix818[at]hotmail.com
Pete Bowen has studied Golden Breath American Tai Chi since the mid-1990s. He has worked with people from all walks of life including those with disabilities, sleep disorders, arthritis and high blood pressure and has witnessed the positive results from those who want to feel better both physically and mentally. He has worked for the Glendale Adventist Therapy and Wellness Center, Le Bleu Retirement Home, and also the Providence Saint Joseph’s Occupational Health Center in the Southern California area the past few years.

Pat Cairo (Pennsylvania) --
patcairo108[at]yahoo.com
or 267-250-5591 (cell)
Volunteer Work: Corresponded in volunteer work for several years in in 5 separate organizations such as Village Prep. and Daniel Boone School for court mandated juveniles, Philadelphia Fight HIV/AIDS, Action AIDS and Siloam Ministries. All received instruction of Tai Chi/controlled breathing exercise. Work Integration: Employed at Friends Hospital and Horizon House for the mentally ill facilities and also "The Bridge" for court mandated juveniles. All have received Tai Chi breathing exercise instruction as an alternative form of therapy. Approved at all the above facilities.

Jeff Cohen (Pennsylvania) --
jeffcohen108[at]aol.com
Studied Oriental Disciplines since about 1980, including Shiatsu, Tai Chi Ch'uan, Ba Gua, Chinese Medical Massage, Taoist Yoga, Chi Gung, and Chinese Gung Fu. Certified by the National Certification Commission of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine in Asian Body Therapy. Certified to teach all levels of Golden Breath Tai Chi by the American Tai Chi Association. Earned a Black Sash in Chinese Gung Fu in 1996 from SiBok Robert Kassof, the founder of Golden Breath American Tai Chi System.

Rich Eckard (Pennsylvania) --
Phone: 215-370-9419
I have studied Golden Breath American Tai Chi since around 1990 under founder Sibok Robert Kassof. I also teach the Sunday Tai Chi class at the Golden Breath studio on Cottman Avenue at 2:00 pm. I also instruct the women's self defense class at the same location on Saturdays at 3:00 pm.

Grady Ernst (Florida)

Kirsten Erwin (Pennsylvania) --
swampkat[at]martnet.com
Studied Tai Chi since 1982, beginning with the Yang style. Other areas of training include Cheng Man-Ching form Tai Chi and Hung Gar Kung Fu. Has had extensive training in Qigong, Reiki, shiatsu, massage therapy and meditation. Former member of Yan Xin Qigong Taiji Performance Troupe. Certified instructor of Dr. Paul Lam's "TaiChi for Arthritis". Founding board member of the Taijiquan Club and member of the American Tai Chi Association.

Karen V. Green (Pennsylvania) --
kvgreen[at]lionessantiques.com
President of the American Tai Chi Association & dedicated student of founder SiBok, Robert Kassof since the mid-1990s. Currently a high senior in class and certified by the ATCA at level 5, allows me to instruct movements up to 50.27 and help beginning students empower their healing energies while practicing GOLDEN BREATH with movement. Our humanitarian mission has offered me another opportunity to instruct students for several years at Siloam Ministries. I also lead a Thursday evening class at the Golden Breath headquarters on Cottman Avenue, Philadelphia. I'm continuing my studies towards my goal of Teacher (level 6).

Ron Jablonski (Pennsylvania) --
ronbgdg[at]aol.com
Cell: 215-850-7502
Practiced Tai Chi since 1993 and studied Golden Breath American Tai Chi under Sibok Robert Kassof since 1998. Certified as a Usui Reiki Master/Teacher and a Gendai Reiki Shihan. Other areas of training include bodymind acupressure and massage therapy. A member of the American Tai Chi Association and Associated Bodywork & Massage Professionals.

Lisa LePera (Florida) --
batttlecat[at]msn.com
Phone: 267-288-3199
Starting at the age of seventeen, I began to practice Golden Breath Tai Chi. After several years of study I preformed volunteer work by assisting SiBok at Action Aids, Philadelphia Fight, Siloam Ministries and St. Christopher’s Children's Hospital. In 2005 I achieved the raking of high senior student. I instructed classes on Golden Breath Tai Chi in Center City Philadelphia for several years. I now live in Florida were I assist SiBok in his classes.

Paul LePera (Pennsylvania) --
grandultimate[at]aol.com
Cell: 215-964-1705
Studied Golden Breath American Tai Chi since the early 1990s , learning exclusively from the founder SiBok Robert Kassof. He is certified by the American Tai Chi association to teach Golden Breath up to movements 50.25. Experience includes volunteering to teach those that are HIV+ at Siloam ministries, Philadelphia Fight, and Action Aids.

Pat Morrone (Pennsylvania) --
Phone: 267-688-0847

Beatrice Salter, Ph.D. (Pennsylvania) --
Phone: 215-548-4706

Rochelle Shakti (Pennsylvania) --
revshakti1[at]comcast.net
Cell: 267-253-8140
Studied Kabbalah under the guidance of Reb Zalman Schachter Shalomi, a Hasidic Master, and became the coordinator of his Wisdom School. Her understanding of Native American teachings was enhanced by her studies with Rainbow Hawk Linton, and she has explored mystical teachings with Shokman Winddrum of S.E.E.D. Sanctuary. Rochelle studied for two years at the New Seminary in New York and was ordained as an Interfaith Minister in 1999. She has been a student of SiBok, Robert Kassof; the fonder of Golden Breath American Tai chi for the last nine years in the art of Tai Chi. She has been privileged to become an instructor under SiBok’s tutelage.

Jorge L Quintana Jr. (aka Pete) (Florida) --
batttlecat[at]msn.com
Phone: 267-242-3192
I began my studies in the martial arts at the age of ten years old. Through the course of my life I have studied American Kempo and American judo. At the age of twenty one I was fortunate enough to study under the direct teachings of SiBok Robert Kassof. During this period I was trained in the art of Golden Breath Tai Chi, Golden Breath sword style and various internal fighting styles. I have attained the ranking of high senior student in this discipline and have been certified by the American Tai Chi Association to instruct classes. I held classes at 6th & Lumbard, Starr Garden, in downtown Philadelphia for several years. I now live in Florida where I continue to work closley with SiBok and aid him in his classes.

David Waschko (Florida)
Breathetobelieve1[at]yahoo.com
Phone: 1-(888)- I-LUV-TAI-CHI (888-458-8824)
David Waschko is a Certified Instructor and High Senior Student of the American Tai Chi Association. He studied the Association’s form of Tai Chi, Golden Breath, directly with founder, SiBok Robert Kassof, for over 9 years. He accompanied and performed volunteer work with the SiBok for 6 years teaching students at the following locations for troubled juveniles and persons affected with HIV/AIDS: Siloam Ministries, Action Aids, Philadelphia Fight HIV/AIDS Center, St Christopher’s Hospital for Children, Village Prep (Juvenile Detention Center), Daniel Boone High School, and H.S. Miller High School. David is also a Certified Florida Law Enforcement Officer. He is currently performing workshops nationally helping people learn how to improve their health through this modernized Ancient Chinese art.

	Pete Bowen (California) -- matrix818[at]hotmail.com Pete Bowen has studied Golden Breath American Tai Chi since the mid-1990s. He has worked with people from all walks of life including those with disabilities, sleep disorders, arthritis and high blood pressure and has witnessed the positive results from those who want to feel better both physically and mentally. He has worked for the Glendale Adventist Therapy and Wellness Center, Le Bleu Retirement Home, and also the Providence Saint Joseph’s Occupational Health Center in the Southern California area the past few years.
	Pat Cairo (Pennsylvania) -- patcairo108[at]yahoo.com or 267-250-5591 (cell) Volunteer Work: Corresponded in volunteer work for several years in in 5 separate organizations such as Village Prep. and Daniel Boone School for court mandated juveniles, Philadelphia Fight HIV/AIDS, Action AIDS and Siloam Ministries. All received instruction of Tai Chi/controlled breathing exercise. Work Integration: Employed at Friends Hospital and Horizon House for the mentally ill facilities and also "The Bridge" for court mandated juveniles. All have received Tai Chi breathing exercise instruction as an alternative form of therapy. Approved at all the above facilities.
	Jeff Cohen (Pennsylvania) -- jeffcohen108[at]aol.com Studied Oriental Disciplines since about 1980, including Shiatsu, Tai Chi Ch'uan, Ba Gua, Chinese Medical Massage, Taoist Yoga, Chi Gung, and Chinese Gung Fu. Certified by the National Certification Commission of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine in Asian Body Therapy. Certified to teach all levels of Golden Breath Tai Chi by the American Tai Chi Association. Earned a Black Sash in Chinese Gung Fu in 1996 from SiBok Robert Kassof, the founder of Golden Breath American Tai Chi System.
	Rich Eckard (Pennsylvania) -- Phone: 215-370-9419 I have studied Golden Breath American Tai Chi since around 1990 under founder Sibok Robert Kassof. I also teach the Sunday Tai Chi class at the Golden Breath studio on Cottman Avenue at 2:00 pm. I also instruct the women's self defense class at the same location on Saturdays at 3:00 pm.
	Grady Ernst (Florida)
	Kirsten Erwin (Pennsylvania) -- swampkat[at]martnet.com Studied Tai Chi since 1982, beginning with the Yang style. Other areas of training include Cheng Man-Ching form Tai Chi and Hung Gar Kung Fu. Has had extensive training in Qigong, Reiki, shiatsu, massage therapy and meditation. Former member of Yan Xin Qigong Taiji Performance Troupe. Certified instructor of Dr. Paul Lam's "TaiChi for Arthritis". Founding board member of the Taijiquan Club and member of the American Tai Chi Association.
	Karen V. Green (Pennsylvania) -- kvgreen[at]lionessantiques.com President of the American Tai Chi Association & dedicated student of founder SiBok, Robert Kassof since the mid-1990s. Currently a high senior in class and certified by the ATCA at level 5, allows me to instruct movements up to 50.27 and help beginning students empower their healing energies while practicing GOLDEN BREATH with movement. Our humanitarian mission has offered me another opportunity to instruct students for several years at Siloam Ministries. I also lead a Thursday evening class at the Golden Breath headquarters on Cottman Avenue, Philadelphia. I'm continuing my studies towards my goal of Teacher (level 6).
	Ron Jablonski (Pennsylvania) -- ronbgdg[at]aol.com Cell: 215-850-7502 Practiced Tai Chi since 1993 and studied Golden Breath American Tai Chi under Sibok Robert Kassof since 1998. Certified as a Usui Reiki Master/Teacher and a Gendai Reiki Shihan. Other areas of training include bodymind acupressure and massage therapy. A member of the American Tai Chi Association and Associated Bodywork & Massage Professionals.
	Lisa LePera (Florida) -- batttlecat[at]msn.com Phone: 267-288-3199 Starting at the age of seventeen, I began to practice Golden Breath Tai Chi. After several years of study I preformed volunteer work by assisting SiBok at Action Aids, Philadelphia Fight, Siloam Ministries and St. Christopher’s Children's Hospital. In 2005 I achieved the raking of high senior student. I instructed classes on Golden Breath Tai Chi in Center City Philadelphia for several years. I now live in Florida were I assist SiBok in his classes.
	Paul LePera (Pennsylvania) -- grandultimate[at]aol.com Cell: 215-964-1705 Studied Golden Breath American Tai Chi since the early 1990s , learning exclusively from the founder SiBok Robert Kassof. He is certified by the American Tai Chi association to teach Golden Breath up to movements 50.25. Experience includes volunteering to teach those that are HIV+ at Siloam ministries, Philadelphia Fight, and Action Aids.
	Pat Morrone (Pennsylvania) -- Phone: 267-688-0847
	Beatrice Salter, Ph.D. (Pennsylvania) -- Phone: 215-548-4706
	Rochelle Shakti (Pennsylvania) -- revshakti1[at]comcast.net Cell: 267-253-8140 Studied Kabbalah under the guidance of Reb Zalman Schachter Shalomi, a Hasidic Master, and became the coordinator of his Wisdom School. Her understanding of Native American teachings was enhanced by her studies with Rainbow Hawk Linton, and she has explored mystical teachings with Shokman Winddrum of S.E.E.D. Sanctuary. Rochelle studied for two years at the New Seminary in New York and was ordained as an Interfaith Minister in 1999. She has been a student of SiBok, Robert Kassof; the fonder of Golden Breath American Tai chi for the last nine years in the art of Tai Chi. She has been privileged to become an instructor under SiBok’s tutelage.
	Jorge L Quintana Jr. (aka Pete) (Florida) -- batttlecat[at]msn.com Phone: 267-242-3192 I began my studies in the martial arts at the age of ten years old. Through the course of my life I have studied American Kempo and American judo. At the age of twenty one I was fortunate enough to study under the direct teachings of SiBok Robert Kassof. During this period I was trained in the art of Golden Breath Tai Chi, Golden Breath sword style and various internal fighting styles. I have attained the ranking of high senior student in this discipline and have been certified by the American Tai Chi Association to instruct classes. I held classes at 6th & Lumbard, Starr Garden, in downtown Philadelphia for several years. I now live in Florida where I continue to work closley with SiBok and aid him in his classes.
	David Waschko (Florida) Breathetobelieve1[at]yahoo.com Phone: 1-(888)- I-LUV-TAI-CHI (888-458-8824) David Waschko is a Certified Instructor and High Senior Student of the American Tai Chi Association. He studied the Association’s form of Tai Chi, Golden Breath, directly with founder, SiBok Robert Kassof, for over 9 years. He accompanied and performed volunteer work with the SiBok for 6 years teaching students at the following locations for troubled juveniles and persons affected with HIV/AIDS: Siloam Ministries, Action Aids, Philadelphia Fight HIV/AIDS Center, St Christopher’s Hospital for Children, Village Prep (Juvenile Detention Center), Daniel Boone High School, and H.S. Miller High School. David is also a Certified Florida Law Enforcement Officer. He is currently performing workshops nationally helping people learn how to improve their health through this modernized Ancient Chinese art.