Patricia Lawson is a retired secondary level educator, holding board certification in the states of 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 and is the owner/chief instructor of Tai Chi Fulcrum in Stuart, Florida. 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 offers 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 through the Cleveland Clinic/Martin Health Systems and the Black Belt Leadership Academy. 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 a representative on the international Tai Chi for Health Institute Board of Directors, you may find more information on her classes for all ages and abilities on www.taichifocus.com.