Tai Chi for Osteoporosis Instructor Training by Linda Arksey

Tai Chi for Osteoporosis

Tai Chi for Osteoporosis (TCO) was specially designed by Dr Paul Lam in conjunction with his tai chi associates and a team of medical experts. It helps to improve balance and prevent the risk of falls. The program will also improve posture, muscle strength, relaxation, fitness, and health. Based on Sun and Yang styles of tai chi, Tai Chi for Osteoporosis is easy to learn, effective, and safe. It includes some gentle weight-bearing movements that are beneficial for bone strength.  It also incorporates breathing exercises and stepping in four directions. Qualified participants who successfully complete the course may be accredited by the Tai Chi for Health Institute to teach this program.

Reasons to Come

• Enjoy learning at your own pace and the personal training to become eligible to be an instructor of this program
• Learn how to teach this program effectively and safely to people with or without osteoporosis
• Discover how tai chi improves health
• Gain essential knowledge about osteoporosis and exercise
• Sample Yang style tai chi
• Improve your level of tai chi in a positive, enjoyable and interactive environment
• To work with one of Dr Lam’s Authorized Master Trainers
• To improve your health
• To improve your balance
• To learn how to set up classes.

Requirements

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

• Physical therapists or physiotherapists
• Tai chi teachers or advanced students
• Exercise instructor
• Other similar professionals   

By the Completion of the Workshop you will:

• Know the Tai Chi for Osteoporosis set at a deeper level
• Understand how tai chi works for Osteoporosis
• Have learned how to teach this program effectively and safely. 
• Have learned Dr Lam’s Stepwise Progressive Teaching Method
• Apply for either an instructor’s or an attendance certificate

Clothing

Wear loose comfortable clothes and flat shoes suitable for exercise.

From the Experts

“Osteoporosis Australia supports the Tai Chi for Osteoporosis program designed by Dr Paul Lam”

Judy Stenmark, CEO, Osteoporosis Australia

“Tai Chi may help people with Osteoporosis to improve their muscular strength, coordination and balance”

Professor Marcus Seibel, Endocrinologist, Concord Hospital

“Tai chi is a fabulous exercise for older adults as it fulfils many of the outcomes we wish to achieve”

Professor Shona Bass, Population Health, Deakin University

Dr Paul Lam

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 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 workshops.

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 MT holding the workshop.

Two day Tai Chi for Osteoporosis Instructor Certification Workshop

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 – 13 contact hours for CEUs available for a small additional fee see below for further details.

Certified Board Instructor fee is required on successful certification

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 March 2, 2018 after this cancellations will be refunded at 50% of fee paid.

Participants should order Tai Chi for Osteoporosis DVD and Teaching Effectively book after registration – discount code for 20% and order information will be provided upon receipt of payment.
It is required that participants purchase and study the Tai Chi for Osteoporosis DVD prior to the workshop.


 

Please register and pay by February 10, 2018 - Early Bird Registration discount will apply – see below
$200 Early Bird price (post marked by February 10th)
Standard price after this date will be $250
Cost includes Workshop Certificate, am and pm snacks.

Additional discounts will apply if you are also registering for Tai Chi for Rehabilitation on March 17th and 18th.

CEU Certification fee additional $25 if required.
CEU Credits –13 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).

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 Monday)
 

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

Master Trainer
Linda Arksey
Linda.Arksey@LAClinic.com