Paul Lam, Dr

Bio

Dr Paul Lam is a retired family physician and a tai chi expert with more than 40 years experience. A world leader in the field of tai chi for health improvement, he has participated in many research projects on the subject of tai chi’s health benefits.

Dr Lam has composed several Tai Chi for Health programs which are supported by the Arthritis Foundations of Australia, America and UK, Osteoporosis Australia, and Diabetes Australia and other organisations. In 2013, his Tai Chi for Arthritis program was listed in the CDC (Centers of Disease Control and Prevention) official guide as one of three evidence-based programs for falls prevention, and rated the highest evidence based program by AoA (Administration of Aging).

Over eight million people practice a Tai Chi for Health program every day.

Dr Lam has written several books including Overcoming Arthritis, Tai Chi for Beginners and the 24 Forms and Teaching Tai Chi Effectively. His memoir, Born Strong describes his traumatic childhood under the Communist regime in China, his escape to Hong Kong, and how his tai chi journey began.

Contact

Phone 9533 6511
Country Australia
State / Province / Region NSW
City Narwee
Available to Teach Online Yes

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Qualifications

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

Info

Class Information

see Workshop/calendar

Messages

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Upcoming Workshops

  • Monthly TCHI Instructors Forum (November) - Practical Tools for Providing Meaningful Positive Feedback When Teaching Tai Chi - TIME ZONE 1 November 1st 2025
  • Monthly TCHI Instructors Forum (November) - Practical Tools for Providing Meaningful Positive Feedback When Teaching Tai Chi - TIME ZONE 2 November 2nd 2025
  • ONLINE: MT and ST 2-Day TCAFP Update Workshop with Dr Paul Lam November 22nd 2025
  • 28th Annual Tai Chi Workshop in Sydney with Dr Paul Lam January 5th 2026
  • PRE-CONFERENCE: Enjoy the Depth of Tai Chi for Energy, Spiral Force and the Turbo-Charged Extension (June 6-7, 2026) June 6th 2026
  • WEEKLONG: 24th Annual USA Tai Chi Workshop (June 8-13, 2026) June 8th 2026