Patricia Lawson

Bio

Patricia Lawson, former Financial Aid adminstrator at Parsons School of Design, SUNY at New Paltz, and St. John's University, is also a retired secondary level educator, holding board certification in Florida and New York. A former martial artist and 2nd degree black belt in Shaolin Kung Fu, Pat has been practicing tai chi chuan since 1992. She was a gold and silver medalist in Sun Style and Yang 24 Forms at the 2001 International Chinese Martial Arts Tournament. Having worked with Paul Lam since 1999 and currently a Master Trainer for the Tai Chi for Health programs he designed, Pat also has taught classes in Yang 24 Forms, Yang 32 Sword Form, Sun 73 Forms, Chen 36 Forms, Five Element Qigong, Tai Chi for Arthritis, Tai Chi for Arthritis for Fall Prevention, Tai Chi for Rehabilitation, Tai Chi for Heart Conditions,Tai Chi for Back Pain, Tai Chi for Diabetes, Tai Chi 4 Kidz, Tai Chi for Life and Tai Chi for Energy 2007-2024 for the Medical Fitness Facility at Cleveland Clinic Martin Health system in Florida. Pat has served on the Coordinating Council of the State of Florida Arthritis Partnership and is a Past President of the Tai Chi for Health Community, a non-profit USA organization seeking to improve the quality of peoples lives through Tai Chi for Health programs. Now serving as Chair of the Education Committee on the international Tai Chi for Health Institute Board of Directors, you may find her teaching in-person in the Austin Texas region, as well as on the Zoom platform. Her instructor trainings are posted on this website.

Contact

Email taichilawson@gmail.com
Phone 772-260-3365
Country United States
State / Province / Region TX
City Buda
Available to Teach Online Yes

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Qualifications

  • Certified Tai Chi for Kidz Instructor
  • Certified Tai Chi for Diabetes Instructor
  • Authorised Master Trainer
  • Certified Seated Tai Chi for Arthritis Instructor
  • Certified Tai Chi for Energy Instructor
  • Authorised Master Trainer Tai Chi for Diabetes
  • Authorised Master Trainer Tai Chi for Arthritis
  • Authorised Master Trainer Tai Chi for Kidz
  • Authorised Master Trainer Tai Chi for Osteoporosis
  • Authorised Master Trainer Seated Tai Chi for Arthritis
  • Authorised Master Trainer Tai Chi for Beginners
  • Authorised Master Trainer Tai Chi for Energy
  • Certified Tai Chi for Arthritis and Falls Prevention Instructor
  • Authorised Master Trainer Tai Chi for Arthritis and Falls Prevention
  • Certified Tai Chi for Rehabilitation Instructor
  • Authorised Master Trainer Tai Chi for Rehabilitation
  • Certified Tai Chi for Arthritis 2 Instructor
  • Certified Tai Chi for Energy 2 Instructor
  • Master Trainer Tai Chi for Arthritis 2
  • Master Trainer Tai Chi for Energy 2
  • Authorised Master Trainer Tai Chi for Heart Conditions
  • Certified Qigong for Health Instructor
  • Certified Tai Chi for Life Instructor
  • Authorised Master Trainer Qigong for Health
  • Authorised Master Trainer Tai Chi for Life
  • Premier Instructor

Info

Class Information

Group and private instruction in the Austin, Texas region and online. Patricia specializes in Yang 24 Forms, Sun 73 Forms, and Chen 36 Forms as well as her 32 Sword practice.

Other

Call 772-260-3365 for information.

Upcoming Workshops

  • Tai Chi for Arthritis and Fall Prevention & Update with Pat Lawson & Sue Simens April 26th 2025
  • ZOOM Tai Chi for Kids with Meghan Bryant and Pat Lawson July 31st 2025