Bill Pickett

Bio

Bill Pickett, originally from Knoxville, TN, is a retired professional with over 42 years of experience in computer technology and teaching at universities and private industries. He has been studying tai chi and qigong since 1987 and teaching these practices since 2001.

Bill and his wife, Linda, became involved with Dr. Lams Tai Chi for Health Institute in 2005 and have attended numerous workshops and certification courses since then. Since 2013, he has served as a Master Trainer, focusing on certifying instructors in several Tai Chi for Health programs. He has completed Master Courses in both Sun 73 and Yang 24 forms, learning directly from Dr. Lam, and has taught Sun 73 at the annual weeklong workshop in June.

As a Master Trainer, Bill provides continuing education to new and current instructors. He teaches tai chi and qigong courses in the Knoxville area. He also participates in presentations and demonstrations at local health fairs, arthritis and diabetes support groups, and various community organizations, promoting the benefits of tai chi and qigong practice through these efforts. Additionally, Bill has served as a committee member for the Tennessee Falls Prevention Coalition.

He has experience in different styles and forms, including Wu, Yang, Wu Dang, Sun, 18-form Tai Chi Qigong (Shibashi), 24-Postures Therapeutic Qigong, Healing Sounds, and Animal Movements. He has also trained in different forms of energy healing, including External Qigong Healing, Reiki, Healing Touch, Reconnective Healing, Medical Intuitive Training, and Bach Flower Remedies.

Contact

Email Billpickett20@gmail.com
Phone 865 567 4837
Country United States
State / Province / Region TN
City Knoxville
Available to Teach Online Yes

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Qualifications

  • Certified Tai Chi for Arthritis 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 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
  • 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
  • Certified Tai Chi for Heart Conditions Instructor
  • Authorised Master Trainer Tai Chi for Memory
  • Authorised Master Trainer Tai Chi for Heart Conditions
  • Certified Qigong for Health Instructor
  • Authorised Master Trainer Qigong for Health
  • Premier Instructor

Info

Class Information

Weekly Classes Offered at Fort Sanders Health & Fitness.

For Instructor Training Workshops - See Website Schedule

Location

Knoxville, TN

Other

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