Speaker Categories: Practitioners

Gong Yao Min

Gong Yao Min was born in 1964 and graduated from An Hui Educational University and Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts in 1990 and 1999 respectively.

His artwork Colors Space was awarded Painting of The Year (Top Prize of All Categories) at the UOB National Art Competition in 2002, establishing him as a leading figure in Singapore’s art scene. Recognized for both his artistic achievements and teaching contributions, he has been closely associated with UOB Singapore for many years. In 2011, his painting My Dream Land once again won the Top Prize of All Categories at the same competition, an award celebrated by the bank’s CEO.

Gong has held several important solo exhibitions, including A Stroll in Lion City at the Esplanade Exhibition Hall (2003), and Garden City Affection at Xuanhua Art Gallery (2006). His large work The Impression of Shanghai was selected for the Inaugural Nationwide Cityscape Art Exhibition in Shenzhen (2006), and The Lion City was shown at the Chinese Artist Association’s annual exhibition in 2007. In 2012, he presented City and Beyond at the Singapore National Art Museum

Steven Soo

Steven Soo is a wellness advocate and holistic health coach who bridges technology, healthcare, and mindful living. After 24 years in senior roles across global IT firms, Steven followed his calling to support community well-being, serving at the Pioneer Generation Office (now part of AIC) in volunteer management, senior outreach, and eldercare.

With over 15 years of dedicated yoga practice, he is a certified Yoga and Laughter Yoga Instructor, Diet and Nutritionist, and accredited ACLP trainer. Steven works with the People’s Association, Health Promotion Board, Ministry of Education, and ActiveSG to deliver programmes in yoga, mindful movement, breathwork, children’s sports, and nutrition.

Through his entrepreneurial healthcare journey, Steven empowers people of all ages to restore balance in body, mind, and spirit—integrating the principles of movement, stillness, nourishment, and joy. His approach inspires sustainable lifestyle shifts, helping individuals cultivate resilience, vitality, and a deeper celebration of life. 

Brandon Yew

Real Health Medical

Brandon Yew is a senior Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) physician with over a decade of clinical experience, blending classical wisdom with modern healing perspectives. Holding dual degrees in Biomedical Sciences (Nanyang Technological University, Singapore) and Chinese Medicine (Beijing University of Chinese Medicine), he formerly served as an acupuncturist at Tan Tock Seng Hospital for seven years.

Brandon specializes in acupuncture, acupressure, and meridian therapy to address a broad spectrum of conditions-from chronic pain and sports injuries to endocrine, digestive, and immune disorders. His clinical approach integrates customized herbal prescriptions for enhanced outcomes.

Since 2020, Brandon has deepened his practice in Classical Chinese Medicine, applying diagnostic systems such as the Five Elemental Dynamics and Six Climatic Energetics (五運六氣) to tailor treatments based on each patient’s natal constitution. In recent years, he has expanded into somatic healing therapies to support emotional resilience and body-mind integration.

Brandon’s work embodies a dynamic synthesis of ancient diagnostics and contemporary somatic intelligence, offering holistic care that honors the full spectrum of human well-being.

Amanda Xu

OCTAVE Living

Amanda Xu is a seasoned yoga instructor and wellness guide whose journey began in 2009. After years of teaching, managing a yoga studio, and returning to deeper self-practice, she expanded her exploration into the realms of traditional Chinese wisdom, Buddhist philosophy, and Taoist techniques. Since 2016, Amanda has immersed herself in a variety of integrative mind-body-spirit modalities, including sound therapy, breathwork, water dance therapy, and Reiki.

Her path is rooted in the belief that inward exploration is essential in today’s fast-paced world. With a gentle yet grounded approach, Amanda weaves together movement, traditional practices, sound bowl and gong resonance, and energetic healing to help others return to presence and inner alignment.

At IMPACT Week, Amanda invites participants into a shared journey of reflection, embodiment, and self-discovery – empowering individuals to reconnect with their inner worlds through the harmonizing power of breath, movement, and sound.

Amy Wu

OCTAVE Living

Amy Wu is a wellness guide and sound therapist who draws from ancient Indian traditions to support emotional and physical balance. She spent over three months in Rishikesh, India, immersing herself in classical yoga, Ayurveda, chakra balancing, hydrotherapy, and sound healing practices. This transformative experience laid the foundation for her integrative approach to mind-body wellness.

Returning to China, Amy began sharing these teachings through daily life applications-helping others navigate emotional imbalances, improve sleep, and reconnect with their inner calm through breathwork and natural sound therapy. Her work bridges tradition with everyday relevance, offering accessible tools to restore harmony and vitality.

At IMPACT Week, Amy invites participants to explore the power of vibration, breath, and ancient wisdom in realigning the nervous system and nurturing well-being from within.

Mitzi Madhuri Tan

Mitzi (Madhuri) Tan is a committed yoga practitioner and educator whose journey in yoga commenced at the age of 18, grounded in a profound spiritual connection to the discipline. She is trained in the Sivananda tradition and holds certifications in Universal Yoga, Mindful Birth modalities, as well as Synergy Yoga intensives. Combining classical yogic philosophy with contemporary therapeutic approaches, Mitzi offers a comprehensive and informed perspective in her teaching.

With over 15 years of professional experience, she has taught at prominent studios in Singapore including PURE Yoga, HOM Yoga, and Yoga Movement, and has facilitated sessions at leading wellness festivals and corporate events. Her instruction integrates dynamic and static postures, encouraging practitioners to cultivate inner stillness through mindful movement and disciplined practice.

Mitzi approaches yoga as a lifelong path of self-realization, delivering her teachings with sincerity and dedication, and inspiring students to transcend the physical and engage with the subtler dimensions of their being.

Meizi Tan

Meizi is a trauma-informed therapist and movement practitioner whose work bridges narrative therapy, somatics, and embodied healing. Certified as a Narrative Therapist, Social Worker, Yoga Teacher, and Trauma Centre Trauma Sensitive Yoga (TCTSY) Facilitator, she is currently completing her professional certification in Somatic Experiencing® (2025).

With deep clinical experience supporting individuals and families impacted by single-event, developmental, relational, and complex trauma, Meizi integrates talk therapy with body-based approaches to foster resilience, regulation, and restoration. Her practice centers on helping clients attune to bodily sensations, recognize nervous system patterns, and cultivate tools for embodied safety and self-awareness.

Grounded in compassion and continuous learning, Meizi is committed to holding safe, responsive spaces that support healing from trauma-not only as psychological wounds, but as lived experiences stored in the body. Her integrative approach empowers individuals to reclaim agency and restore wholeness, gently guiding them toward greater well-being through presence and connection.

Sek Sheng

Sek Sheng, also known as Dr Foo, is a conscious musician, DJ, and sound meditation facilitator who crafts immersive sonic experiences for healing, presence, and integration. Beginning as an underground club DJ in Melbourne, his journey evolved through yogic immersion in India and Bali, and formal training in sound therapy.

Over the past decade, Dr Foo has developed a unique sonic language that bridges the ancient and the contemporary. His sound journeys blend therapeutic instruments with ambient, downtempo, progressive, and ethnic music-creating expansive, cross-cultural soundscapes that evoke deep inner resonance. Whether through serene sound baths or high-vibration ecstatic dance, his offerings invite participants into states of unity, stillness, and embodied awareness.

At IMPACT Week, Dr Foo will guide experiences that reconnect participants with their inner rhythms-harnessing the power of sound as a portal to healing, integration, and joy.

Christine Seng

Music-Based intervention for Mental Health

Christine Seng has over two decades of experience as a classical performer and music educator, I bring a unique lens to well-being by integrating music, neuroscience, and mental health. As a Certified Neuroscience Coach, CBT Therapist, and holder of a Master’s in Psychology, I design and deliver music-based interventions that enhance emotional regulation, reduce anxiety, and foster psychological resilience.

My approach bridges evidence-based therapy with the intuitive, restorative power of sound and voice. From wellness singing sessions to one-on-one coaching, I support individuals in reconnecting with their embodied self-restoring presence, voice, and agency in daily life.

Currently, my work spans therapeutic practice, facilitation, and research on music-integrated mental health solutions. I’m committed to rehumanizing care through creative methodologies, ensuring that emotional healing becomes not only effective but accessible, meaningful, and sustainable.

Magdalene See

OCTAVE Culinary

Magdalene is a culinary creator, TV host, and founder of popular baking channel Whisk & Fold. As a chef instructor, she is known for her warm personality, engaging style and recipes that work. She earned her Professional Diploma in Pastry and Bread from the Northwest Culinary Academy of Vancouver in 2011, graduating as top pastry student. She then honed her craft at Vancouver’s famed patisserie Thierry under award-winning French Chef Thierry Busset. 

Outside the kitchen, Magdalene is a sought after host, combining her media experience with her culinary expertise to host food shows, interview Michelin-starred chefs, and present at culinary events. Fuelled by her passion to share her love for baking, her online recipe channel has over 60,000 engaged followers, featuring trusted recipes, live bake-alongs and collaborations with food and wellness brands.

Magdalene is now part of the culinary team at OCTAVE, overseeing culinary programmes in Singapore. At Impact Week, she leads the hands-on culinary workshops exploring our connection with food and cooking with intention.