Tai Chi for Diabetes Instructor Training with Lorraine Noval and Kate McKee
When and Where
| Date: | Oct 27th 2025 |
| Time: | 8:30-4:30 Eastern |
| Address: | Asian Arts Group Tai Chi Center 28 Essex Street Albany New York United States |
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TAI CHI FOR DIABETES INSTRUCTOR TRAINING PROGRAM
This training is composed of a Self-Paced Instructor Preparation Package (SIPP) and a 1-day virtual live training with Master Trainers Lorraine Noval and Kate McKee. The SIPP must be successfully completed before attending the live training on October 27. Attendance can be in-person or virtual on the Zoom platform. Please read the details below before registering.
BACKGROUND:
Tai Chi for Diabetes is a Tai Chi program designed by Dr Paul Lam with his team of medical specialists and Tai Chi experts to improve the management of diabetes. With regular practice, the program will help to increase flexibility and muscle strength, increase heart/lung activity, align posture, improve balance, and integrate the mind and body. Tai Chi for Diabetes is a safe and beneficial form for all, but is especially helpful for people with diabetes. The US National Council on Aging has accepted this as an effective evidence-based program.
Based on the Sun and Yang styles of tai chi, Tai Chi for Diabetes (TCD) is easy to learn 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 can be accredited by the Tai Chi for Health Institute to teach this exercise program.
This training has two parts. The Self-Paced Instructor Preparation Package (SIPP) is a virtual program containing essential material plus instruction in the basic movements to train effective and safe instructors. All you have to do is follow the sequence with Dr Lam’s video guides for every step. Practice of the Tai Chi movements is vital to the successful completion of the program. Complete the quizzes at the end of each unit to move on, and at completion of the SIPP, you will download your Certificate of Completion to send to the Master Trainers in advance of the live, interactive training.
After completing the SIPP, you will record your attempt at the TCD routine (on Zoom or as an MP4) and forward it to the Master Trainers. This recording, along with the system-generated Certificate of Completion for SIPP, serves as your "ticket" to the 1-day instructor training. At the October 27 live, interactive workshop, the Master Trainers will work with you to answer your questions, help you improve your Tai Chi, and ensure you can teach the program safely and effectively. There will be discussions, practice sessions, and sharing of skills and knowledge, question-and-answer portions, and, most importantly, personal attention.
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 two different Tai Chi styles (Yang and Sun) for your existing and new students.
- Beginners can learn this for themselves to help improve their health and harmony.
- To become a part of the Tai Chi for Health Institute international family.
Registration Process
When you register for the live interactive training, you will receive a link to purchase the prerequisite online SIPP course. Normally priced at $80 USD, your link will allow you to purchase it at a 30% discount for about $56. You must go to Online Courses and purchase this separately from paying your course fee to the Master Trainer. The SIPP must be completed before the live interactive training. Allow 20-40 hours on your schedule, and forward the Certificate of Completion by October 17 to the Master Trainers to qualify you for participation in the live interactive workshop. Do enrol ASAP because you must complete it before participating in the live, interactive portion. You will have access to the online SIPP material for one year, and you will find it a great support for your teaching skills.
Places are limited. Acceptance is on a first-come, first-served basis.
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.
The Training:
This training includes TWO STEPS.
STEP 1 is a Self-Paced Instructor Preparation Package (SIPP) via online lessons. As soon as you register, a discount code will be issued. Once you have purchased the SIPP, you will have access to the SIPP for one year after you first open the package.
Required Resource Materials.
- Tai Chi for Diabetes Handbook: Can be purchased at Tai Chi Productions - www.TaiChiProductions.com.
- SIPP: You will have access to the SIPP online lessons for 12 months once you register and activate the SIPP link.
- Teaching Tai Chi Effectively (Book): If you don’t already have this resource, you may order it from Tai Chi Productions - www.TaiChiProductions.com. Read the book, especially the chapters on safety, teaching effectively, the Stepwise Progressive Teaching Method, and Working with Chronic Conditions, which are part of your preparation.
Once the SELF-PACED INSTRUCTOR PREPARATION PACKAGE (SIPP) is completed, you will send the completed Certificate to Kate McKee at Taichikatemc@gmail.com. In addition, you will record your attempt at the TCD routine (on Zoom or an MP4) and forward it to the Master Trainers. This recording, along with the system-generated Certificate of Completion for SIPP, serves as your "tickets" to the 1-day instructor training.
After completion of SIPP, you will be ready for STEP 2: THE PRACTICAL TRAINING - A 1-day instructor training workshop to be eligible to become a TCHI Board-certified instructor.
STEP 2 is the live interactive hybrid (in-person or via Zoom) practical workshop on Monday, October 27, 2025, 8:30 am USA EDT with Master Trainers Lorraine Noval and Kate McKee. You must complete STEP 1 Self-Paced Instructor Preparation Package (SIPP) before attending the workshop.
What to Expect:
- We will take frequent breaks. Agenda segments will alternate between standing practices and seated discussion.
- You must be present for all of the training – if attending via Zoom, your camera must be turned on and you must be visible head to toe during the Tai Chi practices.
- 7 Hours of Training.
- Post Zoom session(s) may be necessary if requirements are not met.
- Training completion certificates will be awarded once all training requirements have been completed.
- Before teaching, you will ensure you have adult CPR training.
Recertifications:
Current instructors wanting to update their TCD certification should contact Kate McKee to make arrangements - taichikatemc@gmail.com
Cost
COST:
1) FULL DAY IN PERSON instructor qualification training workshop with Master Trainers Lorraine Noval and Kate McKee (7 hours, including breaks): $250.
Payment Options:
a) Checks or money orders should be made to: Kate McKee, 131 Fleetwood Ave, Albany NY 12209.
b) PayPal - contact AlbanyTaiChi@aol.com for the payment link.
c) Credit card payments, contact AlbanyTaiChi@aol.com for instructions.
Cancellation: $75 Administrative fee.
No Refunds 2 weeks prior to training.
2) SELF-PACED INSTRUCTOR PREPARATION PACKAGE (SIPP): $56 after the discount is applied. This is purchased directly by the trainee (or their sponsor). The link and discount code will be provided AFTER the trainee registers. You will have this as a valuable online resource for 12 months.
3) OTHER REQUIRED MATERIALS:
> Tai Chi for Diabetes Handbook: Can be purchased at Tai Chi Productions (www.TaiChiProductions.com). Please contact us for a discount code.
> Teaching Tai Chi Effectively: If you do not already have this resource, you may purchase it at Tai Chi Productions. Please contact us for a discount code.
Both of the above should be read carefully, as they will be referred to in class. For the book, Teaching Tai Chi Effectively, pay close attention to the chapters on safety, teaching effectively, the Stepwise Progressive Teaching Method, and working with chronic conditions.
Location
Asian Arts Group Tai Chi Center
28 Essex Street
Albany, NY 12206
Please bring a pair of shoes to change into for the floor work.