ABOUT
Angela  Verkade

Founder & Owner of Taoist-Lifestyle.com
Taoist Lifestyle Coach & Practitioner

Specialized in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), Footreflex (Western & Chinese), Tuina, Tuina Anmo, Chinese Martial Arts, and Strength & Mobility Programs.

Together with my life partner, Prof. Dr. Dan K.J. Vercammen, I teach, organize, and develop programs at Taoist-Lifestyle.com, which evolved in 2025 from China Arts College & TASC ( Taoist Alchemy Studies Center).
I am also responsible for the financial administration and (social media) marketing of the platform. 

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My Story

At age five, I started practicing gymnastics and later added dancing. Later on, I explored karate and taekwondo and developed a deep fascination for ancient cultures.

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Instead of following my heart, I pursued a more conventional path, building a successful entrepreneurial career in ICT as co-founder, CFO, and CMO. While this journey provided valuable experience which I am very grateful for, it also took me away from my true nature and inner balance. Ignoring my body’s signals, I eventually became seriously ill in 2013.

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​In search of healing, I discovered Qigong. In 2014, I began studying Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), specializing in Yang Style Taijiquan (Zheng Manqing tradition) and Medical Qigong. Within three months, I was able to stop my medication and started feeling progressively better.

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From then on, my fascination with Chinese Culture & Philosophy, Martial Arts, Qigong, and TCM grew even stronger.

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In 2020, I met Prof. Dr. Dan K.J. Vercammen, who became my teacher and later on my life partner. Under his guidance, I switched to Dong and Yue Styles Taijiquan and began learning Yuanqigong, Taoist Internal Alchemy, Taoist Medicine, and Internal Martial Arts (Shidaxing, Xingyiquan, and Baguazhang).

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Since 2020, I have been assisting Dan Vercammen with classes and organizing events — which, in 2025, evolved into Taoist-Lifestyle.com.

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Since 2024, we are actively involved in establishing the Academy of the Free Mind, part of the Embassy of the Free Mind, where we are responsible for, among other things, Taoist Wisdom, Taoist and Chinese Philosophy, Taoist Alchemy, and related practices.

My Practice

From 2017 to 2022, I ran my own holistic practice, Nei Jing Tu – Living from Inner Strength (based on the chart of the inner landscape of the body "neijingtu") , where I worked as a TCM / Tuina / Footreflex practitioner, Lifestyle Coach and Taijiquan (Tai Chi Chuan) & Qigong teacher.

Today, my focus lies on teaching, Taoist studies & research, and event organization, though I still occasionally help individuals seeking guidance for a more balanced and conscious way of living.

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Resume & Background

 

​Professional Career

• Founder & Owner, Taoist-Lifestyle.com (2025–Present) – evolved from TASC & China Arts College

• Taoist Lifestyle Coach / Practitioner (2023–Present) – teaching, coaching, and organizing Taoist programs

• Assisting Prof. Dr. Dan Vercammen, East-West Circle, Embassy and Academy of the Free Mind, Amsterdam (2024–Present)

• Master of Taoist Arts (2020–Present) – Internal Martial Arts, Chinese Culture & Philosophy, Taoist Chinese Medicine, Classical Chinese, Internal Alchemy (Neidan)

• Founder & Practitioner, Nei Jing Tu – Living from Inner Strength (2017–2022) – TCM, Tuina, Footreflex, Lifestyle Coaching and certified Qigong & Taijiquan teacher.

• Entrepreneur in ICT, iZyX! SMB Network Management (2001–2019) – Founder, CFO & CMO​

 

Education & Specializations​

• Master of Taoist Arts, TASC / Prof. dr. Dan Vercammen, France, (2020–Present)

• TCM & Lifestyle Coaching, specialization in Taijiquan (Zheng Manqing / Cheng Man-ch’ing) & Qigong, BOCAM, Tilburg, Netherlands (2014–2017)

• Medical Qigong Specialization, BOCAM, Tilburg, Netherlands (2016)

• PSBK Psychosocial Knowledge, specialization in Narcissism & Münchhausen by Proxy Syndrome, Vita Opleidingen, Zeewolde, Netherlands (2017)

• Taijiquan Studies (Yáng Lùchán / Yang Lu-ch’an or Yang Fukui), BOCAM, Tilburg, Netherlands (2017–2018)

• Footreflex, Tuina, Craniosacral & Bodywork Specializations, Total Health Academy & other institutions, Netherlands (2017–2020)

• Guasha / (Fire) Cupping / Moxa, Rep Your Body, Heerhugowaard, Netherlands (2018)

• Eye Diagnostics (Western & TCM), Vita Opleidingen, Zeewolde, Netherlands (2018)

• Auriculotherapy (Ear Acupuncture), Qing Bai Academy, Amersfoort, Netherlands (2018)

• TuiNa Therapeutical Massage, Total Health Academy, Wijhe, Netherlands (2018–2020)

• Nine Star Ki, Rep Your Body, Heerhugowaard, Netherlands (2019–2020)

 

Early Achievements & Movement Arts

• Regional Gymnastics Champion, The Netherlands (1981–1991)

• Drum & Bugle Corps Colorguard – European Champion A Class (1996/1997)

Awards & Recognitions

• Finalist, Businesswoman of the Year, Flevoland, Netherlands (2011)

• Audience Award Winner, ICT Entrepreneur of the Netherlands (2013)

Key Highlights

• Owner & founder of Taoist-Lifestyle.com

• Master of Taoist Arts (ongoing) & TCM Practitioner

• Experienced entrepreneur & business leader

• 20+ years of experience in movement arts and holistic health

Connect with Me

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