Tai Chi for Diabetes Instructor Training by Bill Pickett - Monroe MI
When and Where
Date: | 25th - 26th Mar, 2017 |
Time: | 8:30 am - 4:30 pm |
Address: | Tai Chi Monroe 148 N Monroe St Monroe MI United States |
Information
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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.
Details
To register on-line and pay w/credit card or check visit:
www.taichimonroe.com email Viola Everett violaeverett@gmail.com for more details
Tai Chi for Diabetes Update available
With workshop attendance optional update in TCA, TCE, TCR, TCO or TCB are available – additional paperwork required for updates other than TCD - contact Bill Pickett or Viola Everett for details
For Payment by credit card or Paypal $8 transaction fee assessed
Cost
Please register by February 15 , 2017
March 25-26, 2017 – Tai Chi for Diabetes(TCD) $250.00
Early Bird Special before Feb 20, 2017 $235.00
March 26 - TCD Update - Must attend $125.00
Additional updates (TCA, TCR, TCE, TCO, or TCB $40/each
CEU Credits available (details below) $25.00 extra
For Payment by credit card or Paypal please sign up at www.taichimonroe.com ($8 transaction fee assessed) or send check to Tai Chi Monroe with paper form to:
Viola Everrett
C/O Tai Chi Monroe
148 N Monroe St 48162
Registration Fee includes Certificate – coffee, tea & light snacks – Diabetes Resource book as e-book.
To address any special dietary restrictions - each participant should bring their own snacks.
Participants should order Tai Chi for Diabetes DVD and/or Teaching Effectively book after registration – discount code for 20% and order information will be furnished upon receipt of payment. It is required that participants purchase and study the Tai Chi for Diabetes DVD prior to the workshop.
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). $25 extra charge for CEU Certificate
Location
Tai Chi Monroe
148 N Monroe St.
Monroe, MI 48162
Detailed directions and recommended hotel information will be send to all registered participants.
Contact
Viola Everette - Senior Trainer Tai Chi for Health Institute (Local Contact)
Phone – (734)-770-5972 violaeverett@gmail.com
Bill Pickett (Master Trainer)
Phone - (865) 567-4837 bbpickett@tds.net
Linda Pickett (Senior Trainer)
Phone - (865) 414-7334 Lpickett@tds.net