SIGN CHI DO is a medically-based stress management, relaxation exercise program created and designed by Dr. Anne Borik, a medical physician. Dr. Borik was voted as one of Phoenix Magazine's Top Valley Doctors is Board Certified in Internal Medicine and Exercise Physiology currently practicing in Phoenix, Arizona. Dr. Borik is also an adjunct professor at Midwestern University, Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine. Dr. Anne has an extensive history in the martial arts and was once ranked third in the world in Women's Black Belt Division. She has combined her medical expertise to develop this innovative, spiritually-based relaxation, stress management system that incorporates sign language gesture with breathing, movement, intention and music. It is a unique approach to stress management being practiced by many, many people in churches, hospitals, retirement communities, support groups, schools and more. It is perfect for parish nursing, spiritual care givers,therapist,chaplains, cardiac rehab or anyone interested in relaxing the mind and body.
This program is intended for people of all ages regardless of their physical abilities. The slow movement and breathing exercises are effective for people with anxiety, depression, heart disease, parkinson's disease and more. It can be practiced anywhere since no special equipment is needed which makes it a great tool to help manage stress and improve memory on a daily basis!
From a medical perspective, SIGN CHI DO has beneficial effects on the cardiovascular system, circulatory system, endocrine system and digestive system. The book and DVD will outline specifically how this medically-based stress management, relaxation exercise program can Lower Blood Pressure, Decrease risk for heart disease, Improve Depression, Help Control Diabetes, improve fibromyalgia/chronic fatigue symptoms and Beat stress.