Meet Your Wellesong Team

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As founder of Wellesong, Margaret is committed to helping individuals feel empowered to live their healthiest lives with sensible, evidence-based information and enjoyable, health-promoting programming.

A magna cum laude alumna of Duke University, Margaret holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing and a Master of Health Administration degree. Throughout her career, Margaret has served individuals and led organizations through her professional roles in health care advocacy, administration, and education. She is a frequent speaker on health management to community groups and corporations, where she is invited to share her expertise in integrating education and activities, including Tai Chi, for wellness. 

Margaret has served on the Board of Directors for the Arthritis Foundation, where she restructured and led the Juvenile Arthritis Council to better meet the needs of children diagnosed with autoimmune disorders, and also served on the AF Medical Advisory Committee.

Margaret teaches Beginners through Advanced courses and holds Board Certification for multiple forms from the Tai Chi for Health Institute, where she is a Premier Member.  Margaret consistently attends workshops and continuing education courses to advance her own practice, and shares the most current information and insights from her colleagues with her students. Her style is friendly and engaging with a willingness to share interesting theory and history for additional depth of learning along the way. She is meticulous in teaching the forms and focuses particularly on tips to prevent injury and support healthy alignment of the body. Students appreciate Margaret's depth of knowledge about health, as she integrates it into the practice of Tai Chi, and frequently comment that she has a special ability to translate this complex martial art into an accessible exercise program that they will enjoy and benefit from for the rest of their lives!

Mary is delighted to continue her life-long passion for supporting health and wellness, through Tai Chi Instruction. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree from the Decker School of Nursing at Binghamton University. Working primarily in the field of Maternal Child Health, Mary has held positions in clinical practice, case management, and teaching.

Mary's initial introduction to Tai Chi was through a class offered at her local church many years ago. She enjoyed Tai Chi's gentle challenge, both mentally and physically, and soon began to recognize its many health benefits. As she continued with increasingly sophisticated classes, she realized that this "meditation in motion" is well-suited to students of all ages, and could be enjoyed through all the stages of life. Her love for Tai Chi and encouragement from her teachers led her to attend Instructor training workshops offered by the Tai Chi for Health Institute and she has achieved Board Certification in multiple programs. 

Mary is a Premier Member of the Tai Chi for Health Institute and member of the United States Tai Chi Community (USTCC). Her gentle nature in teaching, coupled with her skillful execution of Tai Chi forms, are an ideal combination in an instructor! For Mary, Tai Chi is a wonderful journey and she enjoys sharing her love of this health-promoting practice with Wellesong students.