Tai Chi for Rehabilitation - Oakwood GA - Instructor Training & Updates with MT Jocelyn Simpson

Tai Chi for Rehabilitation

 

What is tai chi?

Tai chi originated in ancient China; it improves health and wellness and is practiced throughout the world. There are many forms of tai chi with significant differences to each other. Each form and style has its own special features. Tai Chi for Rehabilitation is designed so that almost anyone can learn it easily.

 

 

What is Tai Chi for Rehabilitation?

This program consists of three different tai chi styles.  Chen style tai chi is vigorous and sophisticated, containing fast and slow movements along with powerful spiral force.  Sun style includes a unique qigong (life energy) along with agile steps.  Yang has graceful and slow movements which promote health.

Tai Chi for Energy has been extremely popular and Dr Lam was inspired to create this prequel as a gentle introduction to Chen Style, making the trilogy a complete package for people of any physical ability.

This relaxing set can be done lying, sitting or standing and will help develop your knowledge and inner power of tai chi.

 

Who will benefit?

 

Anyone can benefit from coming to this workshop.  You will enjoy learning this short but beautiful set of tai chi with three powerful styles.  With regular practice, you will gain inner strength, stronger muscles, and stronger Qi relatively quickly.  You will be able to develop complexity and stronger Jing (force) from learning this program.

 

Tai Chi for Rehabilitation is especially useful for physical therapists and those who teach participants with chronic conditions. You can be certified to teach this program if you meet the requirements.

 

 

Reasons to Come

 

• Learn an relaxing tai chi program that is suitable for a wide range of people
• Be certified to teach (if you meet the requirements)
• Learn how to teach tai chi effectively
• Improve your understanding of essential tai chi principles
• Enjoy exploring the inner meaning and gaining deeper insights into tai chi
• Discover the Sun style's inner energy
• Understand the mysterious spiral (Chan suu jing) force

 

 

 

Requirements

 

Anyone is welcome to attend, but in order  

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 instructors
• Other similar professionals

 

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

 

 

 

 

Clothing

 

Wear loose comfortable clothes and flat shoes suitable for exercise.

 

 

The Creator of the Program

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-recognised 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.

 

N.B.  The name of the authorised Master Trainer who will be conducting this program is listed on the Master Trainer’s Workshop Calendar.

 

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 about updates contact the Master Trainer taking the course.

 

If you would like to update any of the Tai Chi for Health Programs, a fee applies to each certification.  

 

Prior notice must be given at time of registration as documentation is required to be completed and handed in at the workshop.  If you have any queries, please contact your local organiser.

 

 

For Australia only

If you are currently qualified as an Instructor through the National Martial Arts Instructor Accreditation Scheme, you will 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.

 

Australian Physiotherapy Association

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

 

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) 

 

 

 

 

Who Can Come?

Anyone with or without prior tai chi experience can attend this workshop. Preparation is strongly recommended (see http://taichiforhealthinstitute.org/how-to-become-an-instructor-of-dr-lams-program-3/). 

Preparation

Prepare by working with the Tai Chi for Rehabiitation dvd or online lessons as much as possible. This will enable you to gain the maximum benefits and enjoyment from this workshop and improve your ability to become certified in this program.

The book “Teaching Tai Chi Effectively” will be our text for this workshop. Review of this text, and especially the chapters on safety, teaching effectively, Stepwise Progressive Teaching Method and Working with Chronic Conditions is part of your preparation.

The dvd, text and other resources are available at www.taichiproductions.com. Paid participants receive a 20% discount.  A code will be given to you when your booking is confirmed and payment received.

Please arrive to the workshop scent free in consideration for those with perfume allergies. Wear loose comfortable clothes and flat shoes suitable for exercise. Please also bring a water bottle.

Who will be Certified to Teach the Program?

Participants who have met all requirements on completion of the workshop will be eligible to be certified by the Tai Chi for Health Institute to teach this program. Please see the following link for details of the certification process:  http://taichiforhealthinstitute.org/faq-for-becoming-a-board-certified-instructor/ and http://taichiforhealthinstitute.org/how-to-become-an-instructor-of-dr-lams-program-3/ for details on requirements and preparation. A nominal annual membership fee is required. In addition, you must be CPR/First Aid certified.

Updates

At this workshop qualified instructors will have an opportunity to update their existing qualifications. There may be an administration fee, and you will need to complete a written assignment and submit it no later than two weeks prior to the workshop (If updating TCR and attending both Days 1 and 2 (highly recommended), no assignment is required.). Be prepared to demonstrate the form associated with the program you are updating. TCHI membership and CPR and First Aid training must be up to date. Reminder: Updates are required every two years. Updates are available in the following additional programs:  TCA, TCAFP, STCA, TCA2, TCB, TCD, TCE, TCE2, TCM, TCO.

Update assignments are due September 24. Failure to submit information on time will delay your update/recertification. There will be a $10 mailing fee if your certificate has to be provided post-workshop. Assignments will be emailed to you upon registration.

Registering online

Register online with TCHI by clicking the link above.

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 your password if you are having difficulties logging on.

CEU Credits

6.5 contact hours for CEUs per day are available for a small additional fee for Physical Therapists (PTs & PTAs), Occupational Therapists (OTs and OTAs), Advance Practice Registered Nurses (APRN), Registered Nurses (RN), Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) & American College of Sports Medicine Certified Professionals (ACSM). Every state and certifying organization has different requirements, and these requirements are subject to frequent changes.  TCHI, as with all CE providing organizations, require that each participant check with their certifying organization to verify that they will accept these CEUs.

The Tai Chi for Health Institute is approved as a provider of continuing nursing education by the Kansas State Board of Nursing.  The course offering is approved for up to 16.5 contact hours applicable to APRN, RN, or LPN relicensure.   KS State Board of Nursing Provider Number (SP1460-0321).

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. This workshop (Tai Chi for Health) provides a maximum of 14 OT/OTA contact hours. Provider #98000561A

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. This workshop (Tai Chi for Health) provides a maximum of 14 PT/PTA contact hours. Provider #CEULO10539

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 (2018 – December 2021). 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. ACSM approved providership of this program does not imply endorsement of the sponsoring organization’s products/services.”

Authorized Provider:  Tai Chi for Health Institute • www.taichiforhealthinstitute.org USA Program Administrator:  TCHI-USA (CE) • c/o Meghan E Creations, LLC, 265 Turkeysag Trail, Ste 102 #130, Palmyra, VA 22963

Please note Early Bird Discounts below!  REGISTER EARLY AND SAVE!!! (Registration fees include lunch and break snacks.)

$300 if registered and paid by August 1 (includes instructor training in Tai Chi for Rehabilitation)

$350 standard rate if registered and paid after August 1 (includes instructor training in Tai Chi for Rehabiitation)

$225 if registered and paid by August 1, $250 thereafter (TCR Update Days 1 - 2) (Highly Recommended) ($100 discount)

$175 if registered and paid by August 1, $200 thereafter (TCR Update Day 2 only - assignment required)

$175 if registered and paid by August 1, $200 thereafter (All other updates) Day 2 attendance and assignment(s) required. Price includes 1 update. Additional updates are $40 per update (Other updates available:  TCA, TCAFP, STCA,TCA2, TCD, TCE, TCE2, TCO, TCB, TCM). 

All updates will have an assignment to be returned with copies of TCH certificate(s) and CPR/First Aid card. PLEASE COMPLETE AND EMAIL BACK TO Jocelyn Simpson at jocelynsimpson854@gmail.com (preferred) or mail to Jocelyn Simpson, PO Box 540, Acworth GA 30101 PRIOR TO SEPTEMBER 24, 2019.  Failure to submit information on time will delay your update/recertification. There will be a $10 mailing fee if your certificate has to be provided post-workshop.

$30 for CEUs (Please review information above and ensure acceptance by your certifying body prior to making this payment. Payment may be made at the workshop if needed.) Please indicate ceu request in Participant's Comments when registering.

Payment is due no later than 2 weeks after registering. 

There is a $50 cancellation fee. No refunds after September 24.

Note: Each participant is required to purchase the Tai Chi for Rehabilitation dvd or online lessons subscription and "Teaching Tai Chi Effectively" by Dr. Paul Lam as a hard copy book or e-book. These products are available through Tai Chi Productions in USA at 906-217-2000 or www.taichiproductions.com. You will receive a 20% discount code after registration as noted above.

Registration includes morning and afternoon tea breaks and lunch.

Registration fees are to be paid to Legacy Link at the following link:  PayPal - Legacy Link Area Agency on Aging. A paypal account is not required to use this payment method. Payment can be made by credit card. Once you click on "continue" you have the option to pay as a guest. If you have any problems, please contact Lisa Howard using the contact information below. 

Legacy Link Area Agency on Aging
4080 Mundy Mill Road / Oakwood, GA 30566

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Best Western Plus Lake Lanier Gainesville Hotel & Suites
4535 Oakwood Road / Oakwood, Georgia 30566
Toll Free Reservations: 1(800) 780-7234 / Hotel Direct Number: (770) 535-8080

Local Contact

Lisa Howard, Legacy Link Area Agency on Aging
770-538-2711
Lshoward@LegacyLink.org

 

Master Trainer

Jocelyn Simpson

jocelynsimpson854@gmail.com

770-912-9229 (Please leave a voicemail.)