Sifu (Master Teacher) J. Teasley's journey into the world of traditional healing began at the age of 4. At the age of 10, he began his study of traditional martial arts. After University, he continued his studies of traditional healing and traditional martial arts abroad. His training has taken him to places such as Wahpeton Dakota Sioux Reservation in Saskatchewan, Canada, to Hong Kong, Shanghai, and the famous Wu Dang Mountain of Central China, birthplace of Taoism and Chinese Traditional Medicine.

In 1995, Grand Master Teasley returned to the United States to continue his work here in the field of Complementary Alternative Medicine [CAM], In 1998, he founded The Messianese Multicultural and Holistic Wellness Center [not-for-profit 501(c)(3)]. Grand Master Teasley's 30 years study of martial arts and Traditional Chinese Medicine, combined with his 36 years experience in his family's holistic healing traditions, goes into the development of his programs.

Sifu Teasley supports his community work as a Corporate Consultant and Facilitator of workshops and seminars in the areas of Multicultural Sensitivity Training, Stress Management, Health and Holistic Wellbeing. Grand Master Teasley is also a Motivational Speaker and Facilitator of Corporate Retreats and Cultural Excursions to different spiritual and healing centers around the world.

Author, theological scholar, artist, songwriter, poet, choreographer, storyteller, historian, philosopher, inventor, Grand Master Teasley is truly a Renaissance man for all seasons. Currently, he spends his time traveling internationally, teaching master classes, and lecturing, in order to fulfill his vision of a worldwide community living in harmony while helping and learning from one another.