Mountain Wellness Collective

Mountain Wellness Collective is a wellness center comprised of therapists, teachers and members dedicated to promoting community welfare by empowering individuals to reach their full potential through movement, fitness, education and holistic therapies. Meet the Collective:

Jesse LaFramboise; Owner/Founder, Nutritionist, Jiu-Jitsu Instructor:


Will Buigues; Striking Instructor:

Coming from Fran

ce, Will has 10 years of experience practicing Vietnamese martial arts and 5 years of experience practicing Taekwondo. After completing 3 years of formal education at a university in France, Will emigrated to the US where he has resided ever since. Will teaches a unique style of striking that combines his experience with both Korean and Vietnamese martial arts. "We are all on a path and I will be honored to walk part of it together." Quinatzin De La Torre aka "Q"; Kung Fu and Tai Chi Instructor:

Quinatzin (pronounced key-not-seen) is a student of Taijiquan under Laoshi Richard Meyer of the Great River Taoist Center - Minneapolis/St. Paul and Pak Mei Kung Fu under Sifu Simon Lui of the Pak Mei Athletic Association of Minnesota. Having trained in both arts for over 10 years, Quinatzin is now offering to teach these arts to anyone age 18 and over, all skill and experience levels welcome. Public/Private Classes available - Jianfa (Chinese Straight Sword) *eye protection/safety glasses required, Yangjia Michuan Taijiquan (Form, Drills, Push Hands), Pak Mei Kung Fu (Form, Drills, Chi Sao and Weapons)