TAI CHI FOR DIABETES INSTRUCTOR/LEADER WORKSHOP ON THE 16TH/17TH MARCH 2019 WITH NUALA PERRIN

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.

Two day Tai Chi Diabetes Instructor workshop at the Bridgewater Hotel Worsley.

10am to 5pm each day- registration on first day at 9.45am

All other TCH Programs can be updated on the 2nd day of this workshop, with prior notice, and

Assignment completed ,before the workshop date. 

Tai Chi for Diabetes DVD and Teaching Tai Chi Effectively Book by Dr Lam are required resource for

this workshop and can be obtained from Nuala Perrin at a discounted price, after registration..

Tea/Coffee and snacks are included in the workshop fee, along with certificate, on completion of the course.

On completion of the two day course you will be invited to become a Board Certified Instructor and instructions on how

to do this and payment of  the yearly fee will be sent to you.

COST;

STANDARD FEE      £195.00              EARLY BIRD FEE BEFORE 2/3/2019   £175.00

PAYMENT BY CHEQUE TO:

Nuala Perrin

9 Longwood Close

Lytham

Lancs   FY8 4RW

UK

The Bridgewater Hotel, Worsley Manchester is within easy reach of the M6 and M62 Motorways

In a village location and 3 miutes walk from the Bridewater Canal.  A short journey to

Manchester City Centre,  Salford Quays and Media City.

CONTACT:

NUALA PERRIN

nualaperrin@gmail.com

ph 07790158908

SENIOR TRAINER CONTACTS:   (Local information)

ANNE CRICHTON                                                                 JANICE GREEN

annecrichton@googlemail.com                                              janicegreen648@gmail.com