Instructors -

Ms. Susan Conklin

Susan Conklin began practicing Tai Chi 25 years ago, and has been teaching for 15 years. She was drawn to the peaceful, easy nature of the movements, and their effectiveness at relieving stress. Her certification training includes over 5,000 hours of study and practice, including a foundation in physiology, martial arts, and Traditional Chinese Medicine.

Susan is the owner of Concentric Growth and teaches wellness programs in several community-based organizations and health facilities in the Syracuse area. She also teaches college-level cultural studies classes, and enjoys sharing the rich philosophy and history of Tai Chi. Susan is happy to share the wonderful benefits of Tai Chi. It really does impact overall health and wellness in people of all ages, especially improving range of motion, muscle strength, endurance, and balance.

Susan is also a university instructor, corporate consultant and trainer in the areas of leadership and management, and her foundation in Eastern philosophy influences all of her teaching by promoting life balance and taking a holistic worldview. She uses her 35 years of corporate experience managing people and projects to design and facilitate training programs that improve business performance; her goal is to inspire individuals and help organizations evolve.