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123 Chestnut Street
Philadelphia, PA, 19106

2675854437

The Healing Arts Center provides everything you need to reach your health and wellness goals. Whether you're seeking acute or chronic pain relief, stress reduction, help with infertility, physical rehabilitation, anti-aging treatments or just plain relaxation, our staff are here to provide safe, effective treatment and classes to help you on your way. Our center's goal is to maximize your body's function, increase energy, give you a higher self-esteem and provide an overall improvement in your quality of life.

We named it the Healing Arts Center because every practitioner on the team has a wide repertoire of integrative techniques and treatments to draw upon. We believe the art of healing is in the creative application of techniques and the mix should always be fresh, responding to the demands of the moment. After all, we believe every patient is unique and every day presents a new challenge that demands our creativity.

Meet the Tai Chi Instructor Dr. Barry L Silverman

Dr. Silverman has studied 3 of the major styles of Tai Chi Chuan: Chen style, Sun style and Yang style, including both hand and weapons forms. He teaches both Sun and Yang styles of Tai Chi in his classes. Dr. Silverman has also been certified by Dr. Paul Lam and Tai Chi for Health to teach Tai Chi for Arthritis and Tai Chi for back pain.

Irene Reinke has been a life long student of movement and dance.  She studied Kempo Karate for several years, was director of an American Tribal Style bellydance troupe and dance instructor for 15 years, and continues to perform publicly.  She has studied Flamenco and Argentina Tango, as well as enjoying other forms of social dance, and also teaches zydeco classes.

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Dr. Barry Silverman, Chief Instructor

Dr. Barry L. Silverman is the founder and chief instructor of 3 Treasures Tai Chi. He holds a 2nd degree Black Sash awarded by Master Li Pei Yun. Dr. Silverman has also been certified by Dr. Paul Lam and Tai Chi for Health to teach Tai Chi for Arthritis and Tai Chi for back pain.

He has been studying Tai Chi Quan (Tai Chi) for the past 34 years and teaching Tai Chi for the past 20 years. Dr. Silverman has studied 3 of the 5 major styles of Tai Chi: Chen, Sun, and Yang style. He teaches both Yang and Sun styles, Qi Gong and both hand and weapon forms in his classes.

As a competitor of many Chinese martial arts tournaments over the past 20 years, Dr. Silverman has medalled often: including 4 gold medals at the First Hong Kong International Wushu Competition, 3 gold and a silver medal at the 20th Annual Berkley Martial Arts Tournament and won numerous gold, silver, and bronze medals at various US International Kuoshu, New England, Malee, and other International Chinese Martial Arts Championship Tournaments over the years.

Practicing, competing and teaching Tai Chi over the years has become a passion for Dr. Silverman. It has enriched his life immeasurably as a martial art, as an exercise for health and fitness and as a spiritual practice.

 

Dr. Silverman won a Bronze medal at the Orlando Tai Chi Tournament depicted above.

 

Goals and Objectives of Teaching Tai Chi

Our objective is to allows students to experience Tai Chi in a simple, natural and enjoyable way. Through a peaceful and focused class setting, Dr. Silverman presents Tai Chi as a prescription for health and as the physical manifestation of traditional Taoist philosophy. Anyone, regardless of age or physical ability can practice Tai Chi since Tai Chi emphasizes technique over strength and using internal energy development rather than external force.

 

TESTIMONIALS

“I have studied Tai Chi with several teachers over the past 20 years and Barry Silverman is by far the most accomplished and knowledgeable. His commitment to excellence, his patience with students, and his sense of humor are only a few of his many attributes. In short, as far as I’m concerned, Barry is the best there is and I’m very lucky indeed to be studying with him.”
— Carole C.
“I’ve been studying Tai Chi with Dr. Silverman for many years. Barry’s skill, patience and experience encourages his students to progress at a comfortable pace in a fun and non-intimidating environment. He is a terrific instructor! ”
— Ronni B.
“Dr. Silverman is an excellent teacher, explaining the history and meaning of each move as we learn it. He goes slowly with many repetitions, which is great for helping our bodies learn the moves as well as our minds.”
— Hannah P.
 
“Transformational - That is the word that captures my Tai Chi experience with Dr. Silverman. When I turned 60 years old, as if by magic, my joints, back, right shoulder and knee started to hurt. I had heard about Tai Chi some years ago, and had vague ideas about it. I went to my first class with Barry, and he asked me why I was there. I said: “I am getting older, I need strength and balance.” He said: “then you came to the right place.” Four months later I can attest without a doubt that he was right. My pain has faded away and I feel a new spring in my walk.”
— David K.
“For me, Tai Chi unlocks limitations, creating ease.”
— Carol F.