About SelfCareHealingArts

Empowering older adults with accessible, engaging wellness programs—online and onsite—so they can move with confidence and live with independence.

Meet Our Team

The people behind SelfCareHealingArts are committed to delivering safe, accessible, and uplifting programs for older adults and the communities that support them.

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Mwezo Kudumu

Co‑Founder & Master Instructor

Mwezo Kudumu is Co‑Founder and Master Instructor of Kujiweza Healing Arts Institute. He is a Certified Personal Trainer, Lifestyle Coach, Fitness Specialist, Massage Therapist, Relaxation Therapist, Nutritionist, Natural Health Consultant, Weight Management Consultant, Aerobics, and Group Exercise Instructor. He teaches classes onsite and online.

As an Evidence‑Based Fall Prevention Instructor for SAIL and Tai Chi Moving for Better Balance, he offers classes to individuals and community, religious, and business organizations.

He is a Professor of Tai Chi, Chi Kung, Meditation, and Body‑Mind healing, with over 44 years of experience teaching ancient‑art healing exercises. Mwezo has used natural healing modalities to help hundreds of clients relieve pain and achieve holistic healing.

A graduate of the East‑West School for the Healing Arts, he has taught classes at Stanford Medical Center, San Jose State University, San Jose City College, the City of Palo Alto, County of Santa Clara, Chico State University, The Villages Golf and Country Club, Moldaw Residences, Midpen Housing, the YMCA, and many other community service organizations. He has also appeared on radio, television, and in newspapers, including being the subject of significant articles in the San Jose Mercury News.

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Jane Kerr

Co‑Founder & Administrator

Jane Kerr is the Co‑Founder and Administrator of Kujiweza Healing Arts Institute. Initially a student, she is passionate about sharing this unique approach to health and wellness with others, having experienced its positive healing results. Jane has also studied Wu Jen Tai Chi with Master Lew, where she assisted and demonstrated classes.

Jane hails from England, where she studied ballet for 17 years, contributing to her graceful movements while practicing Tai Chi and Yoga. With over 20 years of ancient‑art healing practice, she currently teaches Tai Chi and Chi Kung classes. Jane enjoys working with senior citizens to help keep them youthful.

Jane has taught classes at Stanford Medical Center, the City of Palo Alto, the County of Santa Clara, The Villages Golf and Country Club, Moldaw Residences, Midpen Housing, Orange County Parkinson’s Association, and many other community service organizations.

Our Story

At SelfCare Healing Arts, we specialize in bringing online and onsite fitness and wellness programs directly to seniors. With over 20 years of experience working with older adults, we understand the best ways to support them through relevant, accessible, and engaging group fitness classes, personal training, and in-home wellness services that help improve health, mobility, and independence.

Our services include

  • Online/Onsite Group Fitness Classes and In‑Home Personal Training
  • Tai Chi for Superior Health Classes
  • Evidence‑Based Fall Prevention Classes (SAIL/TCFBB)
  • Functional Fitness Training (Classes)
  • Exercise Therapy for medical conditions and functional fitness testing/training (individual or group)
  • Wellness workshops, Speaker Bureau, and Senior Fitness Instructor Training & Certification

We proudly partner with Senior Living Communities, Recreation Centers, Health Clubs, Healthcare Providers, Governmental Agencies, and private families to create fitness and wellness solutions that empower older adults to age with strength, confidence, and dignity.

Whether you are a senior support organization, family member, or friend, we provide professional fitness and wellness instructors who bring compassionate, expert guidance right to your community or home.

The true heart of our work lies in the life‑changing impact our classes have on older adults, enhancing daily function, building resilience, and enriching quality of life.

Accessible

Chair‑friendly, cue‑rich instruction designed for all abilities.

Evidence‑Informed

Programs align with proven fall‑prevention and mobility outcomes.

Collaborative

We co‑create schedules and formats with each partner site.

Instructor supporting seniors in a wellness class

Who We Partner With

  • Senior Living Communities & Memory Care
  • Recreation & Community Centers
  • Hospitals, Rehab & Healthcare Providers
  • Government Agencies & Public Health
  • Private Families & Caregivers

Let’s Connect

Community wellness program

Tell us about your community or in‑home needs. We’ll reach out within one business day.

  • Free 20‑minute consultation
  • Program options and pricing
  • Scheduling and next steps