A Roslyn man is helping heal people with Parkinson’s disease through his unique brand of tai chi.

Spencer Gee said he has worked with hundreds of individuals with the progressive neurological disorder, improving their balance and coordination through the martial art, which incorporates controlled breathing, slow movements and meditation. Gee’s version, adds boxing and dancing elements to make the mind-body exercise “more fun and exciting,” he said.

Gee shared his thoughts on Tai Chi’s importance and demonstrated his style of the martial art — which he calls “Gee Tai Chi” — during the National Qigong Association’s 2025 Annual Conference last month in Virginia.

“People usually associate tai chi with senior citizens who practice in the parks,” said Gee, 65. “I spiced it up a little bit a

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