Mr. AJ Mannion, L. Ac. Dipl. OM, has been teaching dance since 2010 (and at Fusion since 2013!), and is known for his compassionate and energetic style, visually stimulating choreography, and precise technique. As a master teacher and adjudicator for DECAdance Dance Competition, he merges his expertise in dance with deep knowledge of the healing arts to help dancers bring finesse to their technique; voice to their inner creative spirit; and calm self-awareness to their physical, emotional, and mental faculties. Mr. AJ is a Licensed Acupuncturist, Chinese Medical Herbalist, and certified Reiki Master and VortexHealing® Energy Healer and is trained in traditional massage therapies, Craniosacral therapy, and Tui-Na. He is an Adjunct Faculty Member at the Eastern School of Acupuncture and Traditional Medicine and leads workshops nationwide, specializing in acrobatic dance and ballet technique with a focus on energetic awareness and anatomy-based training. Mr. AJ will receive his doctoral degree in Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine in December of 2024.