IONS Tucson presents Tucson native Joe Pinella, with the inspiring story, Against Doctor’s Orders: Healing with the Power of the Mind, at 6:30 p.m., August 1, about his recovery from a catastrophic accident. Pinella was told he would never walk again, but used the ancient Chinese healing techniques of tai chi and qigong to relieve his pain and injuries, eventually regaining his strength and total use of his body, even playing the piano again.

He now teaches the method he developed, called Healing Movements System, to others in pain from arthritis, Parkinson’s and other ailments. Pinella will also offer a training session from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m., August 2, that includes a copy of his DVD, Healing Movements System with Joe Pinella.

Lecture by donation, $5 suggested. Training cost: $50. Locations: lecture, Unity of Tucson, 3617 N. Camino Blanco; training, Tucson Osteopathic Medical Foundation, 3182 N. Swan Rd. For more information and to register for the training, call 520-235-7180 or visit JoePinella.com. Also visit IonsTucson.org.