Tai Chi for Osteoporosis (Virtual) by Betty Scanlon

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.

This workshop will be conducted via Zoom.  Registration limited to 12 participants.

The Tai Chi for Osteoporosis form involves forward and backward stepping, so it is important that you have enough space that you can be seen from head-to-toe when performing the movements.

Work with the Tai Chi for Osteoporosis DVD or on-line lessons prior to the workshop.  You will need to send a video of yourself performing the movements prior to the training, or attend a Tech Check meeting to demonstrate the movements.

Following the workshop, you will be scheduled for an individual Zoom session to review your form and the teaching method.  Those that are eligible for Instructor Qualification will be invited to join the Tai Chi for Health Institute.  Your membership provides Instructor Certification to teach this form.

This workshop has been approved for Continuing Education hours:

            15.5 CE Hours through the Florida Board of Physical Therapy Practice

            15.5 CE Hours through the Florida Board of Occupational Therapy

            14 CE Hours through the Florida Board of Acupuncture

            14 CE Hours through the Florida Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapists, and Mental Health Counseling

            14 CE Hours through the Florida Board of Nursing

            14 CE Hours through the Florida Board of Psychology

$220 without the training materials (DVD and Teaching Tai Chi Effectively book)

$265 with the Tai Chi for Osteoporosis DVD and the Teaching Tai Chi Effectively book (US participants only)

$125 Recertification fee

$125 Just for Fun fee - no training materials, no DVD, no certification

$30 each additional TCH recertification – must be arranged with Betty at time of registration

Virtual workshop held via Zoom

Workshop begins at 8:30 AM EDT (US Eastern time)

Betty Scanlon @ taichi@comcast.net

Call or text:  239-738-6058