Testimonials

Dr. Nusha Askari understands the intricate needs of a person living with cognitive impairment. She balances this understanding with the knowledge that complexities and changes can occur in familial relationships as the disease progresses. Dr. Askari uses a sensitive, customized approach to seeing the whole person and provides a safe space to discuss interpersonal and intrapersonal struggles.

Nusha helped me reframe my ideas and consolidate my thoughts.  Her gentle, soothing voice as she repeated back my thoughts in a clear, concise way really helped me reframe and reformulate my thoughts and ideas. She listened to me talk and spill out my thoughts, going in different directions in a caring, patient way –...

My husband and I have been taking Nusha’s Qi Gong class for almost 2 years.  I’ve never met a more compassionate and generous teacher.  My husband has dementia and she has worked with him in a most patient and loving manner.  It’s been moving to watch her motivate him and he certainly recognizes her devotion. ...

Dr. Askari: It has been three months since I began Qigong classes with you.  I must report that I have seen marked improvement in my energy reserve, endurance and feeling of well being.  As an example, when I started classes with you I was able to walk around the block (about 1/4 mile) at a...

I write to commend Nusha and her Qi Gong classes at the Stanford Neuroscience Center. I was referred to the classes by physical therapy. I am recovering from severe muscle weakness due to hypothyroidism. I have attended the classes for the last six weeks. The classes have been invaluable in helping me to regain my muscle strength,...

Dear Nusha, Thanks for another day of good practice today.  Today’s exercises were particularly good and effective for me after three intensive days  in a hospital stay.  I did not realize how stiff my entire body had become until I started the exercises with you this morning. I feel lots better now. I know well...