Zoom: Tai Chi for Diabetes by Julie Oberhaus

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.

Dr Lam created this program with two parts. The Self-Paced Instructor Preparation Package (SIPP) is a self-paced virtual program containing essential material plus instruction in the basic movements to train effective and safe instructors. All you have to do is follow the sequence with Dr Lam’s video guides for every step.  Complete the quizzes at the end of each unit to move on, and at completion of the SIPP you may download your Certificate of Completion to send to the Master Trainer in advance of the live, interactive training.

After completion of the SIPP you will be ready for a one or two-day instructor training workshop to be eligible to become a Tai Chi for Health Institute (TCHI) Board Certified instructor). All TCHI Master Trainers around the world can conduct this workshop as listed online at the Tai Chi for Health Institute (tchi.org) website. The listing will indicate whether it is offered on a virtual platform or in person.

This live workshop is very personal. The Master Trainer will work with you to answer your questions, help to improve your tai chi, and ensure you can teach the program safely and effectively.

There will be discussions, practice sessions, and sharing of skills and knowledge, Question and Answer portions, and, most importantly, personal attention. The Master Trainer will give you feedback on what you did well and how you can improve your tai chi and teaching skills.  and connect you to the Tai Chi for Health Institute (TCHI), fellow instructors, and Senior Trainers.

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.

Registration Process

When you register for the live interactive training, you will receive a link to purchase the prerequisite online SIPP course. Normally priced at USD80, your link will allow you to purchase it at a 30% discount for about $56. You must go to Online Courses and purchase this separately from paying your course fee to the Master Trainer. It must be completed before the live interactive training. Allow 25-70 hours, on your schedule, and forward the Certificate of Completion to the trainer to qualify you for participation in the live interactive workshop. Do enroll ASAP because you must complete it before participating in the live interactive portion. You will have access to the online SIPP material for one year, and you will find it a great support to your teaching skills.

This live workshop is very personal. The Master Trainer will work with you to answer your questions and help to improve your tai chi and ensure you can teach the program safely and effectively.

There will be discussions, practice sessions, and sharing of skills and knowledge, Question and Answer portions, and, most importantly, personal attention. The Master Trainer will give you feedback on what you did well and how you can improve your tai chi and teaching skill.  and connect you to the Tai Chi for Health Institute (TCHI), fellow instructors, Senior Trainers and offer continual support.

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.

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.

This instructor qualification training will be held virtually on Zoom on Thursday, May 7, 2026.  It will run from 9 am - 5 pm, with an 8:30 am Zoom check-in.  This is a one-day instructor qualification training.  Prior to attending this training, participants must complete the Self-Paced Instructor Preparation Package and send the completion certificate to Julie.

To register, click the "REGISTER FOR THIS WORKSHOP" green button above these details.  Previously certified instructors applying for updates may be required to log in to register for this workshop.  If you have difficulty logging in or have forgotten your password, use the "Lost Password" link to reset it.  You may contact service@tchi.org for further instructions if you are still having difficulties. 

Registrants should receive a confirmation message within 48 hours of registration.  Included in the confirmation will be an invoice for the workshop training fee as well as instructions for purchasing your educational materials.  All participants are expected to purchase their educational materials separately.  Educational materials for the Tai Chi for Diabetes program is the Self-Paced Instructor Preparation Package (SIPP) and the Teaching Tai Chi Effectively book or ebook.  Your registration is complete once you have paid the invoice and purchased your educational materials (link to subscribe and a discount code will be provided in the confirmation email).

There are two steps to complete for instructor qualification:

Step 1 - Complete the Self-paced Instructor Preparation Package (SIPP)

This is a self-paced virtual program that contains essential material to learn how to be an effective and safe instructor of the program. Participants follow the lesson sequence and accompanying video guides provided by Dr. Lam for each step.  You must complete the SIPP training to proceed to Step 2 with the Master Trainer.

Depending on experience, the average time to complete the SIPP is 20-35 hours when approached at a reasonable pace.  Everything you need to subscribe to the SIPP will be sent in the confirmation email.  Upon completion of the SIPP, please email Julie your SIPP Certificate of Completion at least 1 week prior to the Instructor Qualification Training.

Step 2—Attend  Workshop with Master Trainer:

Attend a live, in-person, or Zoom workshop over 1 or 2 days to complete eligibility for becoming a Tai Chi for Health Institute-qualified instructor in the Tai Chi for Health program. 

Each instructor will be invited to join TCHI as a member. You will be listed on the website as a Board-Certified Instructor and can print an official certificate.  The cost is approximately $67 USD for 2 years.  Instructions and a payment link will be sent to each participant completing the workshop in a congratulatory letter from service@tchi.org.  For more info on this, see: http://taichiforhealthinstitute.org//faq-for-becoming-a-board-certified-instructor/

New Instructors
$306 -MT Workshop Fee $250 + SIPP $56 (SIPP discount code provided after registration, if purchased without the discount code it will be $80)

Recertifications 
Total $206 -(MT Workshop Fee $150 + SIPP $56)

Each registration subject to a $50 Cancellation Fee, no refunds after April 22.  

Potential Additional Costs:
**$99AUD - TCHI Membership every 2 years (approx $67usd) - covers all certifications
**Teaching Tai Chi Effectivly book or ebook if not already purchased (20% discount code available)
**CPR/First Aid training
**Additional Updates available upon request - $40/update, additional assignment and zoom time required

Participants who meet the requirements of the program and are TCHI members will receive and instructor certificate.  TCHI membership provides the license to teach the program plus additional benefits.  Standard two-year membership is $99AUD or approx $67USD.

All instructors are required to update their qualifications every two years to refresh their skills and the knowledge of the program.  If you have further questions please refer to our FAQ: http://taichiforhealthinstitute.org//faq-for-becoming-a-board-certified-instructor/

**There will be a $50 administration fee for all cancellations.  No Refunds after April 22, 2026***

Virtual Training Held on Zoom

Anywhere there is solid video and audio internet connectivity and participant's movements may be viewed from head to toe. Approximately 5 feet in either direction.

Julie Oberhaus
dancingcrane8@gmail.com
978-219-4847