TCD with Dr Janet Cromb and Yvonne Eggmann

Tai Chi for Diabetes

Tai Chi for Diabetes is a tai chi form, specially designed by Dr Paul Lam in conjunction with his team of medical specialists and tai chi experts to improve the management of diabetes. The program will help to increase flexibility and muscle strength, increase heart/lung activity, align posture, improve balance, and integrate the mind and body. This safe effective program is supported by Diabetes Australia.

Based on the Sun and Yang styles of tai chi, Tai Chi for Diabetes (TCD) is easy to learn, effective, and safe. The program includes warm-up and cool-down exercises, the teaching method, basic knowledge about diabetes, and how to teach this program safely. Qualified participants who complete the course may be accredited by the Tai Chi for Health Institute to teach this exercise program.

Reasons to participate in the Tai Chi for Diabetes training workshop:

• Gain knowledge of tai chi and how it helps people with diabetes
• Be able to perform the Tai Chi for Diabetes set.
• Learn a new program incorporating a different tai chi style (Yang) for your existing and new students
• Yang style instructors will learn new perspectives to help improve your tai chi and introduce you to a proven teaching system
• Beginners can learn this for themselves to help improve their health and harmony
• To be a part of the Tai Chi for Health international family

Who is eligible to attend this training?

Diabetes Educators, Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Exercise Physiologists, Certified Allied Health Assistants, Diversional Therapists, Lifestyle Coordinators, Health practitioners, Nurses, Tai Chi teachers and advanced Tai Chi students

The name of the Master Trainer authorized by Dr Lam to conduct this workshop is listed in the heading.

By the Completion of the Workshop, you will:

• Know the Tai Chi for Diabetes set at a deeper level
• Understand how tai chi improves health and relaxation
• Have learned how to teach this program effectively and safely
• Have improved your tai chi skill and knowledge
• Have learned how to attract and retain more students

Board Certification

Following successful completion of this course you will be required to register to become a Tai Chi for Health Institute Board-certified instructor before teaching the program (if not already a member). One annual fee covers Board Certification for all your Tai Chi for Health qualifications. You will then be listed with your certifications on the TCHI website.

Clothing

Wear loose comfortable clothes and flat shoes suitable for exercise.

For USA only - Optional Continuing Education Hours Available

The American College of Sports Medicine’s Professional Education Committee certifies that “Tai Chi for Health Institute” meets the criteria for official ACSM Approved Provider status from (2021 – December 2024).

Approved Providers and their content reflect the concepts of their respective organizations and do not necessarily represent the positions or policies of ACSM. Providership #701292

As a Chapter of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA), the Kansas Physical Therapy Association has approved the Tai Chi for Health Institute to provide continuing education contact hours to Physical Therapists and Physical Therapist Assistants. (CEUL073011)

The Indiana Professional Licensing Agency has approved the Tai Chi for Health Institute, c/o The Home Gym, Inc. to provide continuing education contact hours to Occupational Therapists and Occupational Therapist Assistants. (98000561A) 

About the Creator of Tai Chi for Diabetes

Dr Paul Lam is an Australian family physician and tai chi expert, and a world leader in the field of tai chi for health. He is a well-recognized teacher, and the author of several books on tai chi and health, including Living Well with Diabetes by Dr Paul Lam and Pat Phillips, and best-selling instructional tai chi DVDs. Over five million people worldwide practice a Tai Chi for Health program every day. 

Dr Lam is one of the most sought-after tai chi teachers, having trained thousands of instructors. Many travel around the world to attend his workshop.

Dr Janet Cromb is a retired family physician with over 25 years experience in learning and teaching tai chi. Her retirement has been dedicated to spreading the word about the many health benefits and empowerment to be gained by the practice.

Yvonne Eggmann has been practising and teaching martial arts and tai chi. She specialises in teaching the neurodivergent and those with movement and developmental challenges.

The Self-paced Instructor Learning Package (SIPP) is a prerequisite before attending the in-person workshop. A link to the online lessons module is available from Janet once you are registered and payment is received. The material takes approximately 20 hours of preparation. Please try to practise each move from memory before proceeding to the next lesson. Each participant needs to be familiar with the movements in the Tai Chi for Diabetes programme and have read the textbook "Teaching Tai Chi Effectively"* by Dr Paul Lam before coming to the workshop. You will have access to the SIPP for 12 months, and it can be an invaluable teaching aid when you commence classes.

Board Certification: Following successful completion of SIPP and the workshop, you will be required to register to become a Tai Chi for Health Institute Board-certified Instructor before teaching the programme (if not already a member). The annual fee is $40 (Standard Membership) or $70 (Premier Membership) and covers Board Certification for all your Tai Chi for Health qualifications. You will then be listed on the TCHI website.

*The Teaching Tai Chi Effectively book is available as an e-book from Amazon $9.95

A hard copy of the Teaching Tai Chi Effectively book ($21.95) and the TCD DVD ($29.95, if desired) is available from Tai Chi Productions in Sydney, www.taichiproductions.com 

Updates of TCD and other courses (TCA, TCAFP, STCA, TCO) are available by prior arrangement. There is some preparation involved, so please contact Yvonne at: 

y.eggmann@bluewin.ch for the details and allow enough time to submit the required material by 1st March 2026.

170 CHF which includes the SIPP link, lunch and refreshments at the venue

For further enquiries and course paperwork contact Yvonne: y.eggmann@bluewin.ch

 "Die Kurs-Beschreibung ist in Deutsch verfügbar. Bitte bei 
Yvonne melden" y.eggmann@bluewin.ch

For payment and venue details please contact Rosmarie: r_meyer@gmx.ch