In practice, healing often begins with seeking a solution to a problem that has us looking for help. What first looks like a search for relief becomes an encounter with something wider: the patterns of striving, the habits of attention, and the quiet ways body, mind, and spirit reorganise when we slow down enough to notice.
Sue Crites is a qigong teacher with a background in ecological science, holistic nutrition, and bioenergetic medicine. Her path into this work began through caregiving, chronic illness in her family, and her own unexpected experience of healing, which opened into a deeper exploration of energy, presence, and the practice of non-striving.
Listen into this conversation as we explore how repetitive and even “boring” practices can become powerful agents of change; why peace is different from resignation; how qigong can soften the grip of anxiety, over-efforting, and old beliefs. And what it means to cultivate steadiness in a world designed to keep us distracted.
When people feel overwhelmed or stuck, I guide them into stillness, breath, and grounding first. As the body settles, perspective returns — like mud sinking to the bottom of a pond.
Sue Crites, MSc
I’m a Qigong teacher, healer, and wellness guide who helps women in midlife and beyond reduce fear and worry so they can age with greater clarity, confidence, and vitality. Through Qigong, breathwork, and seasonal living, I support people in reconnecting with their bodies, building resilience, and finding steadiness during times of change.
I’ve been a Certified Spring Forest Qigong Instructor and Healer for over 12 years, and I also hold certifications in Auricular Medicine and Bioenergetic Medicine. My background as a botanist (MSc) and holistic nutritionist shapes how I work, blending scientific understanding with the principles of Traditional Chinese Medicine to support the body’s natural capacity for healing.
I live in the boreal forest of Northern Alberta and often teach outdoors, encouraging a direct relationship with nature as a foundation for health and well-being. I lead weekly Qigong classes, workshops, and retreats that help participants cultivate calm, presence, and a deeper sense of connection in everyday life.
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