Mary Pinkard has dedicated her professional life to sharing her expertise in holistic wellness.

She teaches a qi gong practice that is accessible to all, informed by her mastery of music and education, and grounded in her deep passion for nature and building community.

Mary is certified as an NQA Level II instructor with the National Qigong Association (NQA), holds certifications in Feng Shui, and training certificates in Yoga and Tai Chi. Mary teaches local Qigong at The Irvine Nature Center and group fitness classes. Mary has worked on wellness projects with GBMC, St. Joe’s Hospital, the Nova Institute for Health, the Maryland Chapter of the National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence, and Walter Reed Hospital. Mary has a Bachelor’s Degree in Music Education from Skidmore College and a Masters in Early Childhood Education from Towson University.

Mary’s mentors include Qigong experts Dr. Kevin Chen at the University of Maryland, Daisy Lee, and Lee Holden.

When not teaching Qigong, Mary enjoys spending time with her husband and two grown daughters and enjoying the tranquility of their small farm.