About Rones

Ramel "Rami" Rones is a champion martial artist and health expert offering cutting edge therapies based on the philosophies
of Chi Kung, Tai Chi and meditation to complement medical treatments and improve quality of life.

After his involvement in professional martial arts, Rami turned his efforts to helping people with conditions such as cancer, fibromyalgia, IBS, arthritis, age related issues, injuries, chronic pain, and stress. He has served as a Scientific Consultant of Mind-Body Therapies at Dana Farber Cancer Institute, Harvard Medical School, Boston Children's Hospital, Mass General Hospital and Tufts Medical Center, and has contributed to scientific publications. as co-author. In addition to contributing articles to medical publications, authoring books, videos and online courses, he has been featured on television, in newspapers and in magazines. Rami lectures and instructs on the philosophies and techniques of the eastern arts in hospitals, aging communities, corporate institutions, universities and schools around the world.

published research


A Short Tai Chi Form: 5 Moves



Comparative Effectiveness of Tai Chi vs Physical Therapy for Knee Osteoarthritis: A Randomized Trial
Co-author Annals of Internal Medicine, 2016

Tai Chi Is Effective in Treating Knee Osteoarthritis:
A Randomized Controlled Trial
Co-author Arthritis Care and Research, 2009

Effect of Tai Chi in adults with Rheumatoid Arthritis
Co-author Rheumatology, 2005


I work with Tufts Medical Center and Mass General Hospital to study the benefits of a Mind Body Program for chronic conditions.


Satisfaction with current treatment options for irritable bowel syndrome with constipation is low, with many patients turning to complementary treatments.

Virtual Tai Chi Program for
Patients with Irritable Bowel Syndrome with Constipation

Journal of Neurogastroenterology & Motility , 2022

Tai Chi is a mind–body medicine practice with proven efficacy in other functional disorders. As a proof-of-concept, we tested the feasibility and preliminary clinical outcomes associated with a Tai Chi program designed for IBS-C.

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Free Tai Chi, Qi Gong and Meditation Pre-recorded Classes from the IWMF or Dana Farber



Rami talks about his books and practice


Goals of Rami’s Mind-Body Method

  • Improve physical performance through a balance of strength and flexibility

  • Extend quality of life by building muscle mass and increasing bone density

  • Relieve aches, chronic pain, and immobility by freeing the skeleton from being a prisoner of the soft tissue

  • Oxygenate the blood, brain, and internal organs for a stronger immune system, better concentration and improved mood

  • Reduce stress, get better sleep, and tap into the power of the mind through various sitting, standing, and moving meditation techniques

  • Improve stability and balance

  • Learn the martial applications of the Tai Chi Form

  • Activate your natural healing capabilities by balancing and upgrading your energetic system

  • Connect to greater sources of will power and healing by evoking your spirit


Books and DVDs


“You are your biggest enemy. If you can conquer yourself, you can conquer anything.”


The Hallmark Channel 2007

Interview from 2014