2017 04/29 Tai Chi For Diabetes by Mark Coffindaffer & Richard Link

Tai Chi for Diabetes

Tai Chi for Diabetes is a tai chi form, specially designed by Dr Paul Lam in conjunction with his team of medical specialists and tai chi experts to improve the management of diabetes. The program will help to increase flexibility and muscle strength, increase heart/lung activity, align posture, improve balance, and integrate the mind and body. This safe effective program is supported by Diabetes Australia.

Based on the Sun and Yang styles of tai chi, Tai Chi for Diabetes (TCD) is easy to learn, effective, and safe. The program includes warm-up and cool-down exercises, the teaching method, basic knowledge about diabetes, and how to teach this program safely. Qualified participants who complete the course may be accredited by the Tai Chi for Health Institute to teach this exercise program.

Reasons to participate in the Tai Chi for Diabetes training workshop:

• Gain knowledge of tai chi and how it helps people with diabetes
• Be able to perform the Tai Chi for Diabetes set.
• Learn a new program incorporating a different tai chi style (Yang) for your existing and new students
• Yang style instructors will learn new perspectives to help improve your tai chi and introduce you to a proven teaching system
• Beginners can learn this for themselves to help improve their health and harmony
• To be a part of the Tai Chi for Health international family

Who is eligible to attend this training?

Diabetes Educators, Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Exercise Physiologists, Certified Allied Health Assistants, Diversional Therapists, Lifestyle Coordinators, Health practitioners, Nurses, Tai Chi teachers and advanced Tai Chi students

The name of the Master Trainer authorized by Dr Lam to conduct this workshop is listed in the heading.

By the Completion of the Workshop, you will:

• Know the Tai Chi for Diabetes set at a deeper level
• Understand how tai chi improves health and relaxation
• Have learned how to teach this program effectively and safely
• Have improved your tai chi skill and knowledge
• Have learned how to attract and retain more students

Board Certification

Following successful completion of this course you will be required to register to become a Tai Chi for Health Institute Board-certified instructor before teaching the program (if not already a member). One annual fee covers Board Certification for all your Tai Chi for Health qualifications. You will then be listed with your certifications on the TCHI website.

Clothing

Wear loose comfortable clothes and flat shoes suitable for exercise.

For USA only - Optional Continuing Education Hours Available

The American College of Sports Medicine’s Professional Education Committee certifies that “Tai Chi for Health Institute” meets the criteria for official ACSM Approved Provider status from (2021 – December 2024).

Approved Providers and their content reflect the concepts of their respective organizations and do not necessarily represent the positions or policies of ACSM. Providership #701292

As a Chapter of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA), the Kansas Physical Therapy Association has approved the Tai Chi for Health Institute to provide continuing education contact hours to Physical Therapists and Physical Therapist Assistants. (CEUL073011)

The Indiana Professional Licensing Agency has approved the Tai Chi for Health Institute, c/o The Home Gym, Inc. to provide continuing education contact hours to Occupational Therapists and Occupational Therapist Assistants. (98000561A) 

About the Creator of Tai Chi for Diabetes

Dr Paul Lam is an Australian family physician and tai chi expert, and a world leader in the field of tai chi for health. He is a well-recognized teacher, and the author of several books on tai chi and health, including Living Well with Diabetes by Dr Paul Lam and Pat Phillips, and best-selling instructional tai chi DVDs. Over five million people worldwide practice a Tai Chi for Health program every day. 

Dr Lam is one of the most sought-after tai chi teachers, having trained thousands of instructors. Many travel around the world to attend his workshop.

Tai Chi for Diabetes Instructor Training by Mark Coffindaffer

Two day Tai Chi for Diabetes Instructor Certification Workshop

When registering online:  If you are already a certified instructor, you will need to login to the website to register for this workshop.  Use the "Lost Password" link to reset you password if you are having difficulties logging onto this website.

Do you need to update an existing certification?: All Tai Chi for Health Programs can be updated at this workshop by prior arrangement. Please contact Mark Coffindaffer for further details for costs and the required paperwork.

CEU Credits – Contact hours for CEUs available for a small additional fee see below for further details.

Certified Board Instructor fee is required on successful certification

Please read http://taichiforhealthinstitute.org/faq-for-becoming-a-board-certified-instructor/

Cancellations are subject to an administration fee/cost of materials supplied prior to April 1, 2017 after this cancellations will be refunded at 50% of fee paid.

Participants should order Tai Chi for Diabetes DVD and Teaching Effectively book after registration – discount code for 20% and order information will be provided upon receipt of payment.
It is required that participants purchase and study the Tai Chi for Diabetes DVD prior to the workshop.

Please register and pay by April 1, 2017 - Early Bird Registration discount will apply – see below
$200 Early Bird price (post marked by April 1, 2017)
Standard price after this date will be $250
Cost includes Workshop Certificate, am and pm snacks.

CEU Certification fee additional $25 if required.
CEU Credits –Up to 14 contact hours for CEUs for Physical Therapists (PTs & PTAs), Occupational Therapists (OTs and OTAs), Registered Nurses (RN), Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN), Licensed Mental Health Technicians (LMHT), & American College of Sports Medicine Certified Professionals (ACSMP).

Contact Richard Link @ link1945@aol.com for payment options.

Bartlett Senior Center
5727 Woodlawn
Bartlett TN 38134

United States

9am-5pm (Registration 8:30am Saturday)

Local Contact
Master Trainer
Richard Link
Email link1945@aol.com
Cell# 901-581-8456

Master Trainer
Mark Coffindaffer
mcoffindaffer@cebridge.net
markcoffindaffer@gmail.com