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Tai Chi for Diabetes by Jim Starshak (17 Sep)

When and Where

Date: 16th - 17th Sep, 2017
Time: 9 am to 5 pm
Address: Lawton Indian Hospital (Main Conf. Room)
1515 North Laurie Tatum Road
Lawton
OK
United States

Information

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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.

Details

Tai Chi for Diabetes Instructor Certification Workshop.

Hours 9:00 am  to 5:00 pm both days.

Registration fee includes: Morning and afternoon refreshment, Tai Chi for Diabetes Certificate, discount on products at Tai Chi Productions.  DVD NOT Included.

CEU'S - OPTIONAL 13 contact hours are available for PT & PTA, OT & OTA, RN, APRN, LPN, and ACSM Professionals. CEU fee is $30, please contact Jim Starshak for additional details.

You can download a workshop brochure with registration form at www.thehomegym.net/CECs.ASP.

Cost

TCD workshop $275.00  ($250 if paid before August 15, 2017)

TCD Update Only $135 (Sunday only – Contact Jim Starshak for additional details)  

Optional 13 Continuing Education Hours are $30

If attending BOTH TCD and Seated TCA (September 15, 16, & 17, 2017), then registration fee for BOTH workshops is $425 ($375 if paid before August 15th).

Please submit your payment by check or money order to:

The Home Gym
PO Box 3702
Shawnee, KS  66203

Location

Lawton Indian Hospital (Main Conference Room)

1515 North Laurie Tatum Road

Lawton, OK  73507

Contact

Jim Starshak

The Home Gym
PO Box 3702
Shawnee, KS  66203

info@thehomegym.net

913-322-0764