Tai Chi for Diabetes & TCD Update with Dr Bob McBrien MT

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.

This workshop is designed to train participants to safely and effectively instruct the form to others. Application, questionnaire, and release forms will be sent to all who register.
When registering online:  If you are already a certified TCHI instructor, you will need to login to the website to register for this workshop.  Use the "Lost Password" link to reset your password if you are having difficulties logging onto this website.
Pre-workshop requirement: Participants have (or purchase) and study the Tai Chi for Diabetes instructional DVD prior to the workshop. Also, participants need Dr Lam’s Teaching Tai Chi Effectively book. Pre-workshop preparation includes chapter assignments. 

A 20% discount code and order information will be sent to participants upon receipt of registration and payment. Dr Lam recommends 15-16 hours of practice with the TCA DVD for the best learning experience.

CEU'S – 14 contact hours for 2 days’ attendance are available: Provider-American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM). 
$30 additional charge for CEU Certificate. Contact Dr. McBrien if interested.

All participants will receive an Instructor Training Workshop certificate. Please note: Successful completion qualifies participants for Board Certification with the Dr. Paul Lam Tai Chi for Health Institute. More information on Board Certification at: http://taichiforhealthinstitute.org/faq-for-becoming-a-board-certified-instructor/
 

2.Cost
$250 - Early Bird - TCD Training May 19-20, 2018
**Postmarked by April 15, 2017*
$260 - TCD Training Aug 26-27, 2017
**Postmarked after April 15, 2017 (EOB)
$125 - Just for Fun - Participants will receive attendance certificate and are welcome to attend both days,
$130 for Update (Sunday 5/20/18)

4.VENUE:
CentraState Fitness & Wellness Center 
Jack Aaronson Conference Center, Auditorium
901 West Main Street
Freehold, NJ  07728

Payment:
Check or Money Order made out to:
Jonathan Viloria
62 Old Bridge Dr.
Howell, NJ 07731
908-229-8635 cell
Viloria.enterprises@gmail.com

3.Contact
Dr Bob McBrien, MT
drbobtaichi@gmail.com
410-251-0536
Jonathan Viloria,  STIT, Local Coordinator
Viloria.Enterprises@gmail.com
908-229-8635