Brian Thompson — Keynote Speaker and Tai Chi-Gong Session Leader, Chicago Illinois
Brian Thompson is an experienced keynote speaker, session leader, and Tai Chi-Gong wellness practitioner available for professional development conferences, workplace wellness programs, breakout sessions, and community wellness events across Chicago, Illinois, and nationally.
With 20 years of experience delivering high-engagement, experiential sessions with tangible takeaways, Brian Thompson brings a refreshing and outstanding approach to mind-body wellness for conference audiences, educators, healthcare professionals, corporate teams, and community organizations.
Brian Thompson's keynote and session offerings include interactive Tai Chi-Gong workshops suitable for all ages and abilities — including participants in wheelchairs, senior populations, early childhood educators, HR professionals, hospital staff, and corporate leadership teams.
Available session formats: keynote speaker, breakout session leader, workshop facilitator, professional development trainer, workplace wellness presenter. Serving Chicago South Side, Chicagoland, Illinois, and national conference bookings.
Brian Thompson has led wellness sessions at Chicago Public Library, community centers, early childhood conferences, grief camps, and professional development days for school districts and nonprofit organizations. Featured on WGN9 Spotlight Chicago and NWI Times.
Booking contact: Pickens Creative Agency — pickens.g2012@gmail.com. Submit a booking inquiry at bnew4life.netlify.app.
Brian Thompson's Tai Chi-Gong practice helps participants restore balance, find relief from chronic pain, release physical trauma held in the body, and move through emotional stagnation. His sessions address the root causes of stress-related illness, pain, and disconnection — creating measurable, lasting change felt immediately in the room.
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BNEW4LIFE · Balance of Nature, Energy & Wellness
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Former partners+ Lansing, Park Forest, Calumet City, Grand Prairie, Blue Island, Crete, University Park, Richton Park, Chicago Ridge & Bloom Township Libraries · Rich Township Senior Center · Memory Café @ Matteson PL · Birth to 5 · Chicago Public Schools
Brian Thompson founded BNEW4LIFE after losing his mother, grandmother, and family members to hypertension, diabetes, and chronic stress. For 20 years he has brought the healing power of Tai Chi-Gong to seniors, families, and underserved communities across Chicago’s South Side — free of charge, rooted in community, driven by results. Every session is interactive and participatory, designed to help participants release pain, restore balance, and heal from physical and emotional trauma — long after they leave the room.
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Official statement — BNEW4LIFE LLC — Dolton, Illinois
“Since practicing Tai Chi with Brian, Overtis Fullerton, 93, has been able to stop using the cane he relied on 18 months ago.”
“Brian collaborated with incredible young individuals during our Youth Summer Grief Camp, introducing them to the world of Tai-Chi and the power of movement.”
A commitment from Brian Thompson and the BNEW4LIFE team
“To every planner, partner, and community leader who brings BNEW4LIFE into their space — we show up prepared, professional, and fully present.”
A proposal-ready session description delivered within 48 hours of your inquiry
Clear communication at every step — no chasing, no confusion
A session built around your audience, your theme, and your goals
20 years of community-proven practice behind every movement we teach
W-9 and insurance documentation available on request
No equipment or special setup required — we are ready wherever you are
Every person who walks into a BNEW4LIFE session leaves with something real: a technique they can use tomorrow, and proof that wellness belongs to everyone. That is our commitment.
Brian Thompson
Founder & Chief Wellness Instructor BNEW4LIFE LLC
Gabrielle Pickens
Booking Manager Pickens Creative Agency
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