Testimonials
"The HA!HA!LOGY program is full of wonderful ideas, high energy, laughter and hope."
Joshua Sickel, md, el camino hospital, ca
"Jacki has a tremendous pioneering spirit in developing humor in healthcare. Any facility will be enriched by her and HA!HA!LOGY."
Leslie Gibson, rn, bs
President, educational connections, palm harbor, fl
"Jacki has a wonderful ability to brighten the day of all she meets. Her use of humor to touch patients’ souls is heartwarming for all. As she moves from person to person, giving each one a reason to smile, she brings joy to those who otherwise might have none."
Rabbi James Michaels
Board certified chaplain, minister in pastoral counseling
The hebrew home of greater washington
"What we need in the medical arena is someone who can dispense humor. Jacki Kwan is an ideal person to do this. She is enthusiastic, caring and knowledgeable. It would be hard to find a better candidate in the therapeutic humor field."
Allen Klein, author, the healing power of humor
"Teabag over her hat, masked by the face of a receptive clown with her joyful costume garb, floppy shoes and all, Jacki Kwan taps into the soul of humankind through her non-verbal expression, warm affect and pacifying demeanor, a keen sounding board to all colors of people and patients, acutely to chronically ill, young and old. She is a remarkable spirit who delivers a subtle therapeutic approach with powerfully uplifting consequences."
Shilpa H. Amin, md, mbsc, faafp
Women’s health and geriatrics
"I read everything in your book in one shot. Let me express my love and laughter for a wonderful book. To me it looked as you are speaking your heart out. The book is very pictorial and conveys everything aobut your vision. I appreciate the work you are doing and keep it up."
Dr. Madan Kataria,
Founder of Laughter Club International
"I want to thank you for enriching my mom's life with your friendship, your "clowning," and your loving concern for her. She so enjoyed knowing you. Your amazing work is a real contribution to the well-being of the many people who have had the pleasure of your company!"
Gloria Heyman and family
"Jacki Kwan has demonstrated dedication to "applied laughter" and has taken a training workshop with Dr. Madan Kataria, the founder of Laughter Club International. She has been a co-leader with me of laughter sessions for healthcare professionals. She cares about people. She has the world's best smile and laugh. She believes in laughter. She has brains, a great sense of humor, and sky-high enthusiasm and integrity."
Steve Wilson, Psychologist
The Cheerman of The Bored™
World Laughter Tour, Inc, and USA Laughter Clubs
"It has been said that most people die with their dreams still inside them. Thank goodness Jacki Kwan is alive and making her dreams come true. This wonderful book documents Jacki’s journey – from a phone call seeking a humor mentor, to a clowning trip to China, to caring and cajoling with folks in a nursing home. This book is also an inspiration for all of us not to give up and not to let our dream die within us. Read this book. In these trying times, we all need Kwan and her message more than ever."
Allen Klein,
Author of The Courage to Laugh and
The Healing Power of Humor
