Sometimes, we stumble upon something that changes everything. That’s my story with Tai Chi.

Hi, I’m Bill.

I grew up in Connecticut and now live in Upper Bavaria, where I teach Tai Chi professionally in a therapeutic setting. My work at the Lauterbacher Mühle—a renowned private clinic—allows me to guide people recovering from heart surgery, managing psychosomatic conditions, and navigating burnout and stress-related illness. Each of them is searching for resilience. Tai Chi helps them find it.

A Legacy of Strength and Healing

I had the privilege of learning Classical Yang Family Tai Chi Chuan in New York City under the late Richard Jesaitis, a long-time student of Mary Chow.

The story is told that Mary Chow was born with glass bone disease. Movement itself was a risk. Her family arranged for her to learn from Grand Master Tung Ying Chieh, a legendary martial artist. Through his guidance, she regained her health and strength, eventually raising a family and teaching Tai Chi into her 80s.

Tung Ying Chieh, a direct student of Yang Cheng Fu, was known not just for his martial skill, but for his ability to pass on a living art—one that strengthens the body, focuses the mind, and refines intent. That legacy continues through the Tung (Dong) family to this day.

More recently, I have taken up the venerable Chen Style Tai Chi, training under the kindhearted and indomitable Ken Gullette. His no-nonsense approach, grounded in martial integrity and humor, has deepened my understanding of internal power.

The Birth of Floating Bones

Through over 20 years of daily practice, I developed Floating Bones—a way to make this profound art accessible to people facing the real challenges of modern life. Tai Chi for Resilience isn’t about mystical ideas or slow-motion choreography. It’s about practical strength, balance, and control—qualities that let you stand firm, move freely, and face stress without breaking down.

At the Lauterbacher Mühle, I work with patients in different stages of recovery. Post-cardiac patients need to reconnect with their bodies, rebuild strength, and regain confidence in their movements. Psychosomatic patients—dealing with burnout, depression, and chronic stress—need grounding, clarity, and a way to regulate their energy. Tai Chi meets them where they are and provides a path forward.

The practice and understanding of Tai Chi is a legacy I hope to pass on. Strength isn’t just physical. Resilience isn’t just mental. Tai Chi brings it all together—so you can move with power and clarity in a world that never stops.