Bill Pickett

Bio

Bill Pickett, from Knoxville, TN, is retired and has over 42 years of experience working in computer technology and professional teaching in both university and private industries. Bill has been studying tai chi and qigong since 1987 and teaching since 2001.

Bill and his wife, Linda, became involved in Dr. Lam's Tai Chi for Health Institute in 2005 and have attended many workshops and certification courses since then. Since 2013, he has been a Master Trainer working to certify instructors in several of the Tai Chi for Health programs. He has completed Master Courses in both Sun 73 and Yang 24 forms, studying directly with Dr. Lam, and has been teaching Sun 73 at the weeklong workshop in June.

As a Master Trainer, Bill also provides mentor assistance and continuing education to both new and current instructors. Bill teaches several tai chi and qigong courses in the Knoxville area. He also participates in presentations and demonstrations for local health fairs, Arthritis and Diabetes support groups, and other community organizations, promoting the benefits and encouraging qigong and tai chi practice. Bill is a past committee member of the TN Falls Prevention Coalition.

His experience in different styles and forms includes 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
  • Certified Tai Chi for Osteoporosis Instructor
  • Certified Tai Chi for Diabetes Instructor
  • Authorised Master Trainer
  • Certified Tai Chi for Beginners Instructor
  • 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
  • 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
  • Certified Tai Chi for Memory Instructor
  • 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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