About — SANTEEFIT Institute for Integrative Movement Science

— Founding Team —

Herry Hu

Public Policy & Strategic Development Advisor

Herry Hu is a cultural and wellness leader with extensive experience in youth education, international Wushu development, and cross-cultural exchange. He holds a Master’s Degree from the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy at the National University of Singapore and a Bachelor’s Degree in Sports Education & Management from Shenyang Sport University.

He previously served as the founding Head Coach of Singapore’s MOE Youth Wushu Squad, mentoring athletes who represented Singapore in major international competitions. He is also the Executive Chairman of the Singapore International Cultural Festival and Director of the Singapore Youth Culture & Arts Center, promoting youth development, community wellness, and cultural exchange through international nonprofit programs.

Li Yang

Academic Advisor

Professor and Master’s Supervisor at the Chinese Wushu Department of Beijing Sport University, Chinese Wushu 9th Duan Rank Holder, and internationally recognized Taiji scholar and educator.

Founder of the modern Taiji Fan system and chief editor of The Encyclopedia of Taijiquan, a landmark reference work published by Beijing Sport University Press. Her work has played an important role in the development, preservation, and international promotion of Taijiquan and traditional Chinese martial arts.

Through decades of academic research, teaching, judging, and global cultural exchange across more than 20 countries and regions, Professor Li Yang continues to advance the integration of traditional movement arts with modern wellness education and integrative health practices.

Xueyuan Yangchen

Founder & President, SANTEEFIT Institute for Integrative Movement Science

Xueyuan Yangchen is a movement educator, wellness researcher, and organizer focused on integrating traditional Chinese movement practices with modern exercise science and rehabilitation concepts.

A graduate of Beijing Sport University and the first female student from Guizhou admitted to the Traditional Chinese Wushu Department, she has experience in martial arts education, international cultural exchange, event organization, and research on integrative movement training.

She is the creator of the SANTEEFIT integrative training method, with research focused on ADHD-related movement training, healthy aging, nervous system regulation, and East-West integrative approaches to rehabilitation and human performance.

— About the Founder —

Master XUEYUAN YANGCHEN Founder Of SANTEEFIT ‍ ‍

SANTEEFIT was founded by Xueyuan Yangchen, a Tai Chi champion, movement health educator, and the first woman from Guizhou to be admitted to the prestigious Wushu program at Beijing Sport University. Her lifelong dedication to martial arts and health began at age eight, rooted in the ancient wisdom of internal balance, breath control, and mind-body harmony.

Over the past two decades, her journey has spanned international stages—from winning top honors in world-class martial arts competitions to coaching national champions in Singapore and serving as a certified referee across the U.S. and Asia. She holds certifications as a National Senior Sports Dietitian, Martial Arts Referee, and National-Level Athlete in China, as well as Singapore’s NCAP and First Aid credentials.

During her years of coaching and academic study, she encountered Western sports science, biomechanics, and rehabilitation principles. Rather than drawing a line between Eastern traditions and Western methodologies, she saw an opportunity for integration: Eastern practices cultivate internal awareness, breath, and energy flow.

Western systems emphasize precision, muscular activation, and functional performance. Thus, SANTEEFIT was born—a nonprofit wellness initiative that blends the inner cultivation of Tai Chi, breathwork, meridian stretching, and meditative awareness with evidence-based strength training, rehabilitation, and functional mobility science. It is not just a training method, but a public wellness bridge connecting cultures, healing bodies, and empowering individuals.

Xueyuan Yangchen has also been an active contributor to international cultural exchange, including co-organizing key events such as: The 50th Anniversary of the Chinese Martial Arts Delegation's Visit to the U.S.; Commemoration to mark the 48th anniversary of China-U.S. "Ping-Pong " Diplomacy; Singapore International Cultural Festival Promotion Ambassador.

— The Story Behind SANTEEFIT —

I grew up witnessing the impact of illness within my family. Several of my relatives passed away from cancer at a young age—some in their forties—, and I never had the chance to meet my grandparents due to their early deaths from illness. These experiences taught me from a young age that health is not a given but a precious asset that must be actively nurtured.

Encouraged by my father, I began physical training early in life, developing a deep appreciation for a strong body and a balanced lifestyle. After graduating from university, I pursued a career in martial arts and movement health education. Over the years, I noticed a concerning trend: many people don’t truly understand their own bodies, and often engage in exercises that are inappropriate or even harmful.

True health, I realized, isn’t just about strength or endurance—it requires inner balance, mindful breathing, emotional release, and clarity of thought. A truly effective system must integrate both physical precision and mental alignment.

That’s why I created SANTEEFIT—a nonprofit wellness system that blends Eastern wisdom (Tai Chi, breathwork, meridian stretching) with Western exercise science (functional training, rehabilitation, biomechanics). Our approach is science-based, individualized, and rooted in a “from-inside-out” philosophy, helping people find their own sustainable path to well-being.

But beyond the method itself, SANTEEFIT is built on gratitude and compassion. Along my journey, I’ve received immense support from friends, peers, and mentors. I’m deeply thankful—and I want to give back. Many people need health support, but can’t afford professional training.

SANTEEFIT is my way of offering that support—a safe, accessible space where individuals can find healing without financial pressure. This is not a business. SANTEEFIT is a bridge—connecting cultures, sharing care, and empowering people to reclaim their health.