Welcome to Inner An, a holistic practice based in Brooklyn and the Catskill Mountains, NY. My practice draws knowledge and wisdom of ancestral traditions, incorporating elements from both Ayurvedic and Traditional Chinese Medicine. Through my energy healing and sound healing sessions, I provide opportunities for profound healing and personal growth. Our exclusive healing retreats offer a chance to reconnect with nature and rejuvenate your mind, body, and soul. At Inner An, I combine ancient practices with modern holistic approaches, creating a balanced and effective approach to well-being.
About
Nai nai 奶奶, Tiffany 任元安, & Popo 婆婆
Inner An (pronounced: ān 安) is a practice rooted in ancestral holistic practices including Traditional Chinese Medicine.
Tiffany's grandmother, known as 奶奶 (nái-nái), was extraordinary woman who endured the Communist War in China and eventually fled to Taiwan with only half of her family. Despite the challenges she faced, she remained strong-willed, beautiful, and warm-hearted. Throughout Tiffany's life, 奶奶 would often share her wisdom through Chinese sayings and proverbs, and one saying that stuck with Tiffany was "To always find inner peace." This taught Tiffany the importance of turning inward and cultivating a sense of calm and security in the face of any difficulty.
The Chinese character for peace is 安 (ān), which represents the feeling of being at peace with oneself and the world, letting go of worries and fears, and trusting in the natural flow of life. An 安 is also a significant part of Tiffany's Chinese name, 任元安, which her grandmother named her as a hope for a life filled with success, peace, and happiness.
Growing up as a Chinese American in a strict immigrant household, Tiffany always felt the weight of cultural norms and extreme pressure and expectations. However, despite these challenges, Tiffany has been able to express herself through art, energy, and sound, exploring various forms of visual art and classical music training. Tiffany holds a BFA in painting and art history and her MFA in design and entrepreneurship.
Since childhood, Tiffany has faced a series of challenges—from grief to sudden loss, emotional exhaustion, depression and anxiety, and navigating her cultural identity. In 2019, she faced a life-changing event that left her feeling severely depressed for some time. The COVID-19 pandemic only added more challenges to the situation, pushing her to seek out various methods of healing.
Tiffany's search for healing led her to explore different practices such as weekly acupuncture, daily meditations, yoga, retreats, sound baths, tarot readings, understanding the moon cycle, and astrology. Through this journey, she discovered her own healing and spirituality, seeking guidance from her therapists, spiritual mentors, and life coach in order to deepen her connection with her most genuine identity.
Tiffany's passion for healing led her to become an intuitive healer, offering treatments such as energy healing, reiki, meditation, and sound healing to help others struggling with their own challenges, pain, and trauma. She received comprehensive training from her teacher, Brenda Lee, and her spiritual mentors in Mexico City. Her practice, Inner An 安, beautifully blends botanicals and herbal medicine, Traditional Chinese Medicine and Ayurvedic practices, honoring her Chinese heritage.
Today, Tiffany creates a warm and welcoming space for individuals to heal, connect with their inner selves, and transform through her practice of energy medicine. Her passion as an intuitive healer enables her to create a safe and nurturing environment for her clients to experience transformation. Whether you're feeling lost or stuck, Tiffany is there to guide you on your own journey of healing and discovery.
Tiffany currently hosts healing retreats at Casa Magda in the Catskills Mountain, NY, providing a safe and nurturing space for individuals to connect with their inner selves and experience transformation.
“Watching Tiffany's growth and evolution from a client to a successful energy medicine practitioner has been truly inspiring. From the outset of her training, it was clear that she had a natural talent for healing and an extraordinary capacity to empathize with her clients. Over time, Tiffany's dedication to self-healing and personal growth has only deepened. She has continued developing her intuitive gifts and expanding her energy medicine knowledge, all while sharing her wisdom and experience with others. Her sound baths, in particular, have been incredibly moving and transformative for many people, providing a powerful way to release stress and tension and tap into the healing power of sound.
But perhaps what is most remarkable about Tiffany is her ability to bring people together and promote collective healing through her retreats. Her dedication to creating a supportive, nurturing space for individuals to connect and grow has inspired countless individuals to explore their own innate healing abilities and transform their lives. Tiffany's story is a testament to the incredible potential of energy medicine and the critical role that self-healing and personal growth play in our overall well-being. She is a shining example of what is possible when we commit to our own healing journey and support others on their path.”
- Brenda Lee, Acupuncturist & Energy Healer, NYC