The Journal

Notes on energy,
strength & touch

Practical writing on Qigong, bodywork, masculine presence, and getting the other half of your potential back.

De'Maris Parker performing a Qigong form against a golden sunset
Qigong · Benefits

Qigong Benefits: 40 Years of Proof & My Top-1% Results

Circulation, regulation, longevity — plus a long list of personal gains backed by allergy testing and a DEXA scan in the top 1% of the population.

June 24, 2026 · 9 min read

Black and white portrait of De'Maris Parker
Bodywork · Curriculum

Inside the Performance Enhancing Bodywork Curriculum

The full 20-week PEB training — from touch and body mechanics through seated, side-lying, prone, and supine work to a full-body assessment.

June 21, 2026 · 6 min read

Demaris Parker lit by golden desert light
Masculine Touch · Presence

The Art of Masculine Touch: Why Presence Beats Performance

Great touch isn’t technique or pressure — it’s presence. What makes touch masculine, and how to lead with energy before you ever lay a hand.

June 17, 2026 · 7 min read

Demaris Parker in the Arizona desert at golden hour
Bodywork · Performance

Performance Enhancing Bodywork vs. Regular Massage

A massage feels good in the moment; performance bodywork changes how you move. The difference Phoenix athletes need to know.

June 10, 2026 · 7 min read

Demaris Parker performing a Qigong form against a golden sunset
Qigong · Beginner’s Guide

Qigong in Phoenix: A Beginner’s Guide to Energy & Longevity

What Qigong is, the benefits to expect, how it differs from Tai Chi, and exactly how to begin — even if you’ve never practiced a day.

June 3, 2026 · 8 min read

Demaris Parker performing a Qigong form in black and white
Qigong · Performance

Unleash Your Potential with Qigong & Resistance Training

Internal fire meets external power. Why you’re leaving half your strength on the mat — and the daily drills that give it back.

Jan 9, 2026 · 12 min read

Demaris Parker standing in the Arizona desert at golden hour
Bodywork · Origin

Performance Enhancing Bodywork by DP

From eight sports in South Louisiana to a holistic protocol — the story behind the practice and the philosophy that drives it.

Aug 6, 2021 · 4 min read