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In addition to her role as Administrator for the Department of Medicine, Margo was involved in a variety of wellness initiatives at Maimonides Medical Center. She led interactive wellness classes during patients’ experience week and gave lectures at Medicine Faculty Retreats discussing the importance of self-care, mindfulness, and stress management techniques. Her enthusiasm and broad knowledge of holistic and integrative wellness were quite inspiring and impactful to our physicians and staff. Her lectures and classes were not just highly rated but created meaningful life-changes to many based on feedback that I received.

Anthony Kalloo, MD, Chairman Department of Medicine,

Maimonides Medical Center, Brooklyn, NY

 

 

As a member of NYU Langone Health’s Emergency Medicine Department leadership, Margo took on the role of Executive Sponsor for the first Wellness and Engagement committee amid the Covid-19 surge in NYC. Spearheading the creation of a comprehensive program, she focused on enhancing employee engagement, well-being, and satisfaction. This involved organizing various activities, including  weekly Qigong classes led personally by her. Margo's contributions were instrumental in upholding staff morale during a challenging period for both the department and the broader healthcare community. The impact of this initiative endures, with the committee persistently offering resources and activities to foster a positive work environment and personal well-being. For anyone looking to integrate wellness into their daily lives, I highly recommend Margo to guide you on that journey.

Nicholas Dibble, MBA Department Administrator, Department of Surgery

NYU Langone Medical Center, New York City, NY

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Margo spoke to our faculty about mindfulness, stress management techniques and self care during our faculty retreats. Her  knowledge which combines modern research with traditional healing methods is unique and can certainly be applied by everyone. She delivered  valuable knowledge packed presentations.

Edward Chapnick, MD, Director of Division of Infectious Diseases, Interim Chair Department of Medicine, Maimonides Medical Center, Brooklyn, NY

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Margo led wellness classes for our workforce in celebration of Patient Experience week. She shared practical ways to manage stress and improve one’s performance, which is so relevant not only for healthcare workers but for really anyone! The classes were interactive, very informative and highly rated by our staff. I recommend Margo’s services to any organization that is seeking to engage employees on wellness improvement efforts that are so much fun.

Nicole Kirchhoffer DNP, MS, RN, CEN, CPXP, NEA-BC, FPCC, Patient Experience Officer,

Maimonides Medical Center, Brooklyn, NY

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Margo led mindfulness classes for youth at our annual children’s mental health summer camp. She really helped the kids, aged 5 to 17, look at the world through different lenses and gave them a great introduction on how to take care of their mental health- a topic that is so important in today's times!

Rozan Wimmer, MPH, PMP, LSSBB, Assistant Vice President,

Maimonides Medical Center, Brooklyn, NY

 

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Margo's talks at Faculty Retreats of Department of Medicine were so engaging and informative! Margo has such a well rounded knowledge of wellness practices, and can inspire anyone to start taking care of themselves. Her talks were also highly rated and appreciated by our physicians.

Monica Ghitan, MD, Associate Director of Infectious Diseases and Fellowship Program Director,

Maimonides Medical Center, Brooklyn, NY

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Wellness is such a crucial aspect of a patient’s well being, which made Margo’s presentations at our faculty retreats incredibly relevant.  Margo was very informative and engaging, and was able to impart simple but powerful mindfulness techniques to manage stress and other aspects of life in the hospital.

Vijay Shetty, Vice Chairman of Medicine, Chief of Clinical Operations,

Maimonides Medical Center, Brooklyn, NY

 

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I was very lucky to participate in Margo's stress management classes for health care workers and appreciated the simple techniques that all of us can use to manage our stress and health. She encouraged everyone to take care of themselves and showed that even in every situation one can do little things to minimize stress.

Sarit Bajtel, Residency Administrator,

Maimonides Medical Center, Brooklyn, NY

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I attended Margo’s qigong classes, and I can say this practice helped me cultivate greater focus, reduce stress and improve my energy level. Margo is a compassionate and knowledgeable instructor who creates a safe and supportive environment. I highly recommend her classes to anyone looking to improve their overall wellbeing.

Harita Reddy, New York City, NY

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Margo Gladys’ classes offer a good grounding for those new to Qigong, as well as a refresher to those seeking to reintroduce themselves to the discipline. The low-impact nature of her activities is simultaneously gentle for students with joint pain while being stimulating enough for those seeking to activate their internal energy. Margo’s Qigong holistic approach allows her to adjust classes to reflect changes in environment as well as individual concerns in each session. Margo explains just enough of the theory behind the actions to give her classes a sense of purpose, but her primary focus is on her students’ health. Students leave her classes wiser – and rejuvenated!

Richard H. Levey, New York City, NY

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Qigong with Margo helps me refresh and re-energize after a long day of work. It has been particularly helpful during the pandemic. These simple movements are more powerful than one would think. I can feel the difference – both physically and mentally – after each class. Everyone should try and make Qigong a part of their daily routine!

Ivan Zdravkovic, Senior Manager Wellness, New York City, NY

 

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I have never thought I would enjoy Qigong but practicing with Margo has changed that. I am hooked. Qigong classes with Margo have become a regular practice with my other fitness activities. Margo makes them interesting and there is always a theme or goal at each class. This practice calms me when I need it and brings energy when I run low on my Qi. I highly recommend everyone tries it. You won’t regret it. I look forward to seeing more classes/workshops with Margo.

Iza Milewska, New York City, NY

 

 

I am a beginner not knowing much about Qigong and I find Margo’s teaching style very easy to follow, the instruction and demonstration were fun and handled exceedingly well..The benefits were immediate for me, in that I am sleeping better and no more back pains. I feel more rested and refreshed after finishing the practice than I did when I started. Each week our class was jam packed and yes you will be sweating darlings when you apply yourself 100%. I’d recommend Qigong for anyone recovering from an injury or illness, or the elderly who’d like or need a way to get some light, gentle, no-impact exercise.The beauty is that practitioners can get a range of benefits from developing pulmonary strength from breathing, to energizing oneself. It is a great practice and one you can do with family members and friends with different physical conditions. Quality time in motion, my girlfriends got into it after first class and our Tuesday 6:30PM was a gathering we really looked forward to attend. Sending good vibes your way! Practice, practice, practice

Marta Monko, New York, NY

 

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Margo Gladys Qigong classes offer me a chance for non stressful stimulating movement. Margo is sensitive to my needs and helps tailor the movement for people like me (someone who struggles with rheumatoid arthritis). Margo is energetic yet gentle. Margo’s classes help me feel renewed and relaxed.

Inez Brandon, New York, NY

 

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I took Qigong classes with Margo and absolutely loved it. I have a demanding desk job so i am constantly in my head deplited from my life force energy. Through Qigong- wellness classes with her i was able to get out from my head and go back to feeling energy in my entire body and finally relax. I highly recommend her wellness classes. I love it. thank you

Aga N., New York, NY

 

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Margo has had a profound impact on my life as both a Qigong instructor and wellness coach. Her gentle yet powerful teaching style has helped me cultivate balance, clarity, and inner peace. Through her Qigong sessions, I’ve experienced improved energy flow, reduced stress, and enhanced physical health. Margo’s deep knowledge and compassionate approach create a safe space for growth and healing. She tailors her coaching to individual needs, offering personalized guidance that goes beyond the physical practice. Thanks to Margo, I feel more grounded, centered, and empowered to live a healthier, more balanced life.

Anya H., New York, NY

 

I practiced live with Margo and attended her zoom classes. She makes classes interesting and explains what each movement is for. Qigong was a great addition to my wellness routine and is just for everyone. It helps me be more focused, energized and makes me feel better throughout the day. I recommend that everyone who is interested in improving their health tries Margo’s classes.

Aga Sydor, Jersey City, NJ

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Margo helped me navigate a pivotal time in my life when I needed to reset my goals and learn how to channel my stress more effectively. Through Margo’s coaching, I gained clarity on how to prioritize what truly matters in life and developed strategies to manage the pressures of my demanding job. As a result, I’m now operating at my peak performance, feeling more at peace, and using stress as a tool rather than a burden. Margo’s holistic approach has made a profound impact on both my professional and personal life.

Agnieszka Niebo, New York City, NY

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Working with Margo has been a transformative experience. I’ve always had a demanding schedule and work, but Margo helped me take a step back and look at my life more holistically. Together, we found practical, easy-to-implement solutions for managing stress and maintaining a healthier work-life balance. These changes have brought a sense of calm and focus to my busy life. I feel more energized, focused, and at peace, even while managing my professional responsibilities. Margo’s guidance has made a lasting difference.

Marta Kowalczyk, PhD, New York City, NY

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In just a few months Margo helped me recover from my life being turned upside down for 6 months after my mother's death. I was exhausted and had gained 20 pounds of stress weight from 6 months of traveling once a month for a week to help liquidate my parents house out of state and relocate my dad into assisted living after my parents had a severe car accident that injured my dad and killed my mom. My 30 years of chronic neck, shoulder, back and knee pain from my own car accident in 1994 also became worse since I gave up all my self care time to deal with the crisis resolution. On top of all of these challenges I was also relocating permanently out of state from sea level to 8600 feet elevation and started a new job. My new job's 10 hour work day and 2 hour daily commute made my stress, chronic pain and fatigue worse. The higher elevation altitude sickness also wiped me out for 2 months, delayed me going back to work and caused me more financial stress.

Margo's personal life experience also moving across the globe and dealing with her own health and career overwork challenges makes her wonderfully real, insightful, empathic, and authenticity able to really coach out of her own deep understanding of the challenges and her own experience overcoming them. Particularly her extensive background in the study and personal practice of chigong offered very effective stress and pain management self care practices with her grounded support that I needed to get my own self care back in my real daily life in simple effective practices one step at a time.

Margo heard and understood both my challenges and health goals and gave me the support and accountability I needed take my life and health back from the tragic crisis, moving and new job that overwhelmed me with over responsibility, stress, pain, and overwork. Now I am back on track after my moms death in March 2023 and my cross country move in Sept. 2023. Whatever the personal and career challenges may be, it is great to have Margo as backup.

Dr. Andrea Renee Rivera, DACM, L.Ac., Author, Speaker, CA CE & NCCAOM PDA Trainer

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I am privileged to have had a glimpse into Margo's personal journey and transformation to greater life balance, fulfillment and whole health. What stands out to me most is her passion, courage and innate perseverance, which shines through in her role as a health and performance coach. Personally, I worked with Margo while I was wrapping up a demanding master's degree program and purposefully working to grow my client base. Margo's support, passion and enthusiasm was apparent in each coaching session. She listened intently and was not afraid to ask the hard questions. She helped me unravel some perfectionist tendencies and up-level my confidence, so I was able to offer my clients and prospects my absolute best.

Cara Stawicki, High Performance Coach,  National Team Athlete USA