Tai Chi for Rehabilitation and Updates with Rosalie Rudduck

Tai Chi for Rehabilitation combines the qigong of Sun, the flow of Yang and the energy of Chen styles of tai chi in a short sequence designed by Dr Paul Lam and colleagues. It can be done in lying, sitting or standing and is suitable for people recovering from illness, injury or inactivity. It is also a very calming form so is useful to settle everyone in a class following warm-ups. On successful completion of this workshop, you will have the necessary skills and knowledge to conduct safe and effective Tai Chi for Rehabilitation classes in hospital rehabilitation and community settings.

This one-day intensive in-person workshop is the second section of your training with the first section being required reading and a Self-paced Instructor Preparation Package (SIPP).  

Reasons to come:

• Learn how to teach this programme safely and effectively
• Gain knowledge on the benefits of tai chi and how it helps in rehabilitation and recovery
• Be able to perform the Tai Chi for Rehabilitation set. 

Suitable participants include: Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Diversional Therapists, Lifestyle Coordinators,  Exercise Physiologists, Allied Health Assistants, Nurses, Psychologists and other health professionals, accredited Exercise Instructors, Tai Chi teachers and advanced students who have completed the Self-paced Instructor Preparation Package (SIPP).

Your trainer:  Rosalie Rudduck is a Physiotherapist and Master Trainer in the Tai Chi for Rehabilitation and other Tai Chi for Health programmes with the Tai Chi for Health Institute. She has Certificate IV in Workplace Training and Assessment. Rosalie has worked extensively with people of all ages and conditions and has special interests in fall prevention and healthy ageing. 

Self-paced Instructor Preparation Package needs to be completed prior to attending the workshop and is available from Rosalie once you are registered and payment is received. Each participant needs to be familiar with the movements in the Tai Chi for Rehabilitation programme (included in SIPP, DVD available for $29.95) and the textbook "Teaching Tai Chi Effectively" by Dr Paul Lam (available in hard copy $21.95 or e-book $9.95) before coming to the workshop. These products and online versions are available from Tai Chi Productions in Sydney Phone: 02 9533 6511 or go to www.taichiproductions.com

Board Certification: Following successful completion of this workshop, you will be required to become a Tai Chi for Health Institute Board certified instructor before teaching the programme (if not already Board Certified in another programme). A single annual fee of $40 (Standard Membership) or $70 (Premier Membership) covers Board Certification for all of your Tai Chi for Health qualifications. You will then be listed on the TCHI website.  

Course Fees:  Tai Chi for Rehabilitation $430 (includes Self-paced Instructor Preparation Package and in-person workshop) early bird $410 if paid in full by 19th April 2024. 

Tai Chi for Rehabilitation Update $220.

Extra Updates (with assignment) Tai Chi for Arthritis 1 & 2, Seated TCA, Tai Chi for Diabetes, Energy 1 & 2, Osteoporosis, Heart Conditions, Memory $45 each with maximum of $90.

A Tax Invoice with payment details will be prepared once registered or please contact Rosalie to discuss. 

Cancellation fee: $140.

Glenore Grove Community Hall is a very well set up airconditioned venue, close to the Warrego Highway and just an hour's drive west of Brisbane. 

Rosalie Rudduck,  Phone or text 0499 290 910 (please be prepared to leave a message);  Email: jrrudduck@skymesh.com.au