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
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