Seated Tai Chi for Arthritis Instructor Training & Updates by Linda Arksey

Seated Tai Chi for Arthritis

What is Seated Tai Chi for Arthritis? This modified seated version of Tai Chi for Arthritis can be enjoyed by anyone wishing to practice tai chi sitting down. People with almost any chronic condition can learn to improve their health and mobility. This safe easy-to-learn program relieves pain and improves health and quality of life. Many people wanted to try tai chi, but mobility issues caused them to hesitate. Dr Paul Lam and his team of medical and tai chi experts designed this program to give them a safe and effective way to learn; it will also provide health benefits and improve almost anyone’s quality of life. Based on the Sun style of tai chi, Seated Tai Chi for Arthritis (Seated TCA) is easy to learn, effective and safe. It improves flexibility, muscle strength, increases heart/lung activity, aligns posture, improves balance, and integrates the mind and body. Qualified participants who successfully complete the course will be eligible to become Board Certified by the Tai Chi for Health Institute to teach this program.

Reasons to Come

Learn how to teach this program effectively and safely

Discover how tai chi improves health and arthritis

 Learn Dr Lam's Stepwise Progressive Teaching Method

 Gain essential knowledge about arthritis

Learn about the essential principles of tai chi Improve your tai chi in a positive, enjoyable and interactive environment

Requirements

Anyone is welcome to attend, but in order to beeligible to be  certified as an instructor, please check the recommended qualifications listed below.

 Physical therapists or physiotherapists

 Tai chi teachers or advanced students

 Exercise instructors

Other similar professionals

Participants will receive either an attendance or instructor/leader’s certificate.

By the Completion of the Workshop

You will:

Know the Tai Chi for Arthritis 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

Clothing

Wear loose comfortable clothes and flat shoes suitable for exercise.

NB: The name of the Master Trainer authorized by Dr Lam to conduct this workshop is displayed on the workshop location and details page.

Tai Chi for Health Program Updates

At this workshop instructors have an opportunity to update their other Tai Chi for Health certifications. For more information please contact the Master Trainer conducting the workshop.

 For Australia only

This course is accredited by the Australian Physiotherapy Association. For more details please contact the organiser.

For USA only 

Tai Chi for Arthritis

What is Tai Chi for Arthritis?

Dr Paul Lam and his team of medical and tai chi experts designed this program to be safe and effective for people with arthritis; it will also provide health benefits and improve almost anyone’s quality of life.

Based on the Sun style of tai chi, Tai Chi for Arthritis (TCA) is easy to learn, effective and safe. It improves flexibility, muscle strength, increases heart/lung activity, aligns posture, improves balance, and integrates the mind and body.

The TCA program includes warm up and cool down exercises, the twelve movement set on both sides, the teaching method, knowledge about arthritis and how to teach this program safely.

Qualified participants who successfully complete the course will be invited to become a Board Certified instructor.

Millions of people around the world have gained health benefits from the TCA program. Many scientific studies have shown this program relieves pain, improves quality of life and make people feel better. Studies also shown the program prevent falls; that is why the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommend it for this purpose. It is supported by many Arthritis Foundations including the USA, Australia and UK.

Reasons to Come

·        Learn how to teach this program effectively and safely                                     

·        Discover how tai chi improves health and arthritis

·        Learn Dr Lam's Stepwise Progressive Teaching Method

·        Gain essential knowledge about arthritis

·        Learn about the essential principles of tai chi

·        Improve your level of tai chi in a positive, enjoyable and interactive environment

 

Requirements

Anyone is welcome to attend, but in order to qualify to be certified as an instructor, please check the recommended qualifications listed below.                                                         

·        Physical therapists or physiotherapists

·        Tai chi teachers or advanced students

·        Exercise instructors

·        Other similar professionals

 

 

By the Completion of the Workshop you will:                                               

·        Know the Tai Chi for Arthritis 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

 

Clothing

Wear loose comfortable clothes and flat shoes suitable for exercise 

 

Tai Chi for Health Program Updates

At this workshop instructors have an opportunity to update their other Tai Chi for Health certifications. 

A written assignment must be completed and submitted one week before the workshop.  Late fees apply.

 

For Australia only

If you are currently qualified as an Instructor through the National Martial Arts Instructor Accreditation Scheme, you will be eligible to be qualified as a Tai Chi for Health Instructor upon successful completion of the program. All other persons will be qualified as Leaders of the program.

 

Fitness Australia

This course is accredited by Fitness Australia.  For more details please contact the organiser.

For USA only - Optional Continuing Education Hours Availalable

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

 

Tai Chi for Arthritis

What is Tai Chi for Arthritis?

Dr Paul Lam and his team of medical and tai chi experts designed this program to be safe and effective for people with arthritis; it will also provide health benefits and improve almost anyone’s quality of life.

Based on the Sun style of tai chi, Tai Chi for Arthritis (TCA) is easy to learn, effective and safe. It improves flexibility, muscle strength, increases heart/lung activity, aligns posture, improves balance, and integrates the mind and body.

The TCA program includes warm up and cool down exercises, the twelve movement set on both sides, the teaching method, knowledge about arthritis and how to teach this program safely.

Qualified participants who successfully complete the course will be invited to become a Board Certified instructor.

Millions of people around the world have gained health benefits from the TCA program. Many scientific studies have shown this program relieves pain, improves quality of life and make people feel better. Studies also shown the program prevent falls; that is why the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommend it for this purpose. It is supported by many Arthritis Foundations including the USA, Australia and UK.

Reasons to Come

·        Learn how to teach this program effectively and safely                                     

·        Discover how tai chi improves health and arthritis

·        Learn Dr Lam's Stepwise Progressive Teaching Method

·        Gain essential knowledge about arthritis

·        Learn about the essential principles of tai chi

·        Improve your level of tai chi in a positive, enjoyable and interactive environment

 

Requirements

Anyone is welcome to attend, but in order to qualify to be certified as an instructor, please check the recommended qualifications listed below.                                                         

·        Physical therapists or physiotherapists

·        Tai chi teachers or advanced students

·        Exercise instructors

·        Other similar professionals

 

 

By the Completion of the Workshop you will:                                               

·        Know the Tai Chi for Arthritis 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

 

Clothing

Wear loose comfortable clothes and flat shoes suitable for exercise 

 

Tai Chi for Health Program Updates

At this workshop instructors have an opportunity to update their other Tai Chi for Health certifications. 

A written assignment must be completed and submitted one week before the workshop.  Late fees apply.

 

For Australia only

If you are currently qualified as an Instructor through the National Martial Arts Instructor Accreditation Scheme, you will be eligible to be qualified as a Tai Chi for Health Instructor upon successful completion of the program. All other persons will be qualified as Leaders of the program.

 

Fitness Australia

This course is accredited by Fitness Australia.  For more details please contact the organiser.

For USA only - Optional Continuing Education Hours Availalable

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.

 

One day Seated Tai Chi for Arthritis Instructor Certification Workshop

If you are a certified Tai Chi for Arthritis or Tai Chi for Arthritis for Fall Prevention Instructor then you can learn the Seated Tai Chi for Arthritis movements and after successful completion be awarded certification as a Seated Tai Chi for Arthritis certified instructor.

Registration deadline is November 4th, 2017

Cost of workshop $125 (If you also wish to do the Tai Chi for Arthritis Part 2 workshop then a discount will apply)
Cost includes Workshop Certificate, am and pm snacks.

When registering online:  If you are already a certified instructor, you will need to login to the website to register for this workshop.  Use the "Lost Password" link to reset you password if you are having difficulties logging onto this website.

Do you need to update an existing certification?: All Tai Chi for Health Programs can be updated at this workshop by prior arrangement. Please contact Linda Arksey for further details for costs and the required paperwork.

CEU Credits – 6 contact hours for CEUs available for a small additional fee see below for further details.

CEU Certification fee additional $25 if required.
CEU Credits – 6 contact hours for CEUs for Physical Therapists (PTs & PTAs), Occupational Therapists (OTs and OTAs), Registered Nurses (RN), Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN), Licensed Mental Health Technicians (LMHT), & American College of Sports Medicine Certified Professionals (ACSMP).

Certified Board Instructor fee is required on successful certification unless you are already a certified board instructor.

Please read http://taichiforhealthinstitute.org/faq-for-becoming-a-board-certified-instructor/

Cancellations are subject to an administration fee/cost of materials supplied prior to November 4, 2017 after this cancellations will be refunded at 50% of fee paid.

Contact Ron Pfeiffer wi_ron@yahoo.com for other payment options.

Midwest Tai Chi
442 S Pine St
Burlington
WI 53105

9am-5pm (Registration 8:30am Saturday)

Local Contact
Ron Pfeiffer- Senior Trainer
262-903-7012
Email wi_ron@yahoo.com

Master Trainer
Linda Arksey
Linda.Arksey@LAClinic.com