Who We Are
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Todd Wickstrom
co-founder & CGE
Chief Groove EnhancerTodd began his entrepreneurial journey and passion for Chinese culture at the same time when he and his roommate from college opened a Chinese restaurant. That experience led him to a deep appreciation of other cultures and traditions and a hunger for more.
He gets the most pleasure from building teams and applying the lessons from the Tao de Ching to his personal and professional life.
He is also blessed to be the father of 4 handsome and successful men.
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Suliu Zhou
co-founder & CFO
Chief Freedom OfficerSuliu is the proud mother of an amazing daughter who's crushing it business school. Born and raised in Jiangsu Province China she attended Fashion School .. but soon realized she loved being in business. An entrepreneur ever since , she has grown particularly fond of good numbers.
As the CFO she's in charge of all of the numbers and keeping the supply chain running. -
Steven Washington
director of qicovery
Steven is a Movement Master, Author, and Recovery Advocate who is passionate about helping others navigate towards a happier, healthier life. His lifelong love and a key foundation to his own spiritual fitness is 'movement' and he firmly believes our relationship with our body is vital for emotional, physical, and spiritual health. -
Matt Whitacre
director of happy customers
Matt Whitacre developed an interest in Chinese tea and tea ceremony over a decade ago! He has cultivated that interest and practice over many years and sees no signs of stopping! He has since become a certified tea sommelier and loves sharing his knowledge and passion with anyone who will listen! He grew up in Steamboat Springs, Colorado and loves playing in the great outdoors! He is the father of an amazing 3 year old daughter and has a son on the way. He and his family live in Chattanooga, TN.
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Jenny Bertram LAc, MDiv
Diplomate of TCM
Jenny is a Tea Gong Life contributor and actively serves as a National Diplomate of Traditional and Classical Chinese Medicine. Her lifelong exploration of Nature, Eastern philosophy, and science has profoundly shaped her healing arts journey. As a licensed acupuncturist in Colorado and a Master of Divinity, she embodies the roles of teacher, spiritual mentor, qigong instructor, and nature enthusiast.
Jenny brings four years of invaluable experience alongside the renowned Qigong master Lee Holden, having proudly supported over 2,000 teachers through the Holden QiGong Teacher Training Program. With over 30 years immersed in various healing arts, Jenny has crafted a unique and inspiring approach to life.
What We Believe
Our 4 Pillars
Gentleness: Gentleness will dismantle tensions
Frugality: Being frugal allows you to live a content life because you limit the outward influence of materialistic desires
Precision: Exploring the importance of precision for developing clarity in our mindfulness and meditation practice, as well as our navigation of the inner and outer world,
Humility: Writer and theologian C.S. Lewis penned perhaps my favorite line on humility:
“Humility is not thinking less of yourself, it’s thinking of yourself less.”
Our Mission
We’re on a mission to build a warm, welcoming global community that cherishes nature and well-being! Let’s come together to embrace the joys of tea and herbal traditions, practice qigong, and enjoy the beauty of living in harmony with nature. Join us in celebrating wellness and togetherness as we walk this wonderful journey in the Way of Nature!