Tai Chi for Arthritis and falls prevention instructor training workshop and update

Tai Chi for Arthritis for Fall Prevention

Dr. Paul Lam and his team of medical and tai chi experts designed this program to be safe and effective for people who are at increased risk of falling. It will also provide health benefits and improve almost anyone’s quality of life. More than 30 medical studies have shown its efficacy, and millions of people around the world have gained health benefits. This is why the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention (CDC.gov), government agencies, and arthritis foundations around the world support it. Tai chi is proven to improve immunity by about 50%. It also relieves stress and improves almost all aspects of health.

Based on the Sun style of tai chi, Tai Chi for Arthritis for Fall Prevention (TCAFP) is easy to learn, effective, and safe. It improves flexibility and muscle strength, increases heart/lung activity, aligns posture, improves balance, and integrates the mind and body.  The TCAFP program includes warm-up and cool-down exercises, the teaching method, knowledge about arthritis and the cause of falls, and how to teach this program safely. This program is the same as the Tai Chi for Arthritis program with the addition of a specialized module to further enhance its efficacy in preventing falls.  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
• Discover how tai chi improves health and relieves arthritis
• Learn Dr Lam's Stepwise Progressive Teaching Method
• Gain essential knowledge about arthritis and fall prevention
• Learn about the essential principles of tai chi
• Improve your level of tai chi in a positive, enjoyable, and interactive environment

Who Can Come?

Anyone with or without prior tai chi experience can attend this workshop. Preparation is strongly recommended.

Registration Process

When you register for the live interactive training, you will receive a link to purchase the prerequisite online SIPP course. Normally priced at USD 80, your link will allow you to purchase it at a discount of 30%. You must go to Online Tai Chi Workshops and purchase this separately from paying your course fee to the Master Trainer. It must be completed before the live interactive training. Allow 25-70 hours, on your schedule, and forward the Certificate of Completion to the trainer to qualify you for participation in the live interactive workshop. Do enroll ASAP because you must complete it before participating in the live interactive portion. You will have access to the online SIPP material for one year, and you will find it a great support to your teaching skills.

By the Completion of the Workshop, you will:

• Know the Tai Chi for Arthritis for Fall Prevention set at a deeper level
• Understand how tai chi improves health and relaxation and helps prevent falls
• Have learned how to teach this program effectively and safely
• Have improved your tai chi skills and knowledge
• Have learned how to attract and retain more students

Clothing

Wear loose comfortable clothes and flat shoes suitable for exercise.

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. Let the Master Trainer know in advance that you are interested in updates. Additional fees apply.

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Tai Chi for Arthritis is one of the series of Tai Chi for Health Programs specially designed by Dr Paul Lam with a team of medical health and tai chi experts. This workshop is designed to train participants to safely and effectively instruct the Tai Chi for Arthritis and Falls Prevention form to others.

Suitable participants include:

Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapist, Exercise Physiologists, Tai Chi teachers and advanced students, Nurses, Health professionals(eg doctors), Accredited Exercise Instructors, Certified Allied Health Assistants.

Prior to the Workshop Particiapants to:

• Learn movements from the DVD 
• Read Chapters 1, 4, 6 and 11 Teaching Tai Chi Effectively Book
• For any Updates complete assignment which will be provided

Board Certification: Following successful completion of this workshop you will be required to register to become a Tai Chi for Health Institute Board Certified Member before teaching the programme. If you have already paid your annual membership for another Tai Chi for Health Leader Training Qualificatioin then this is not necessary until your next anual payment date. (A once a year standard fee is $25 regardless of the number of Tai Chi for Health Certifcates you have).

Registeration Fee: $400 

If already enrolled in this workshop, other updates for tai chi for health programs cost $45 per program. If not enrolled in this workshop, a stand alone update costs $200, and $45 per extra update.  

Each participant is required to purchase Tai Chi for Arthritis DVD (approx $36) or subscribe to Dr. Lam’s Online lessons at www.onlinetaichilessons.comto study the program prior to the workshop. "Teaching Tai Chi Effectively" by Dr. Paul Lam is the pre-reading for the workshop. This book is available as a hard copy book ($21.95) or e-book ($9.99 through Tai Chi Productions in Sydney Ph (02) 9533 6511 or www.taichiproductions.com.

1. Cheque or money order payable Rani Hughes Pty Ltd, 5 Robbs Pde, Northcote 3070
2. Direct Bank Transfer: BSB: 063157 Account: 10274280

         Please note your name and workshop on the transaction record.

$50 administration fee on cancellations one month prior to the workshop, no refunds afterwards

Free on site parking 

Morning and afternoon tea is provided 

BYO lunch, or there are some cafes close by where you can buy your lunch. 

Rani Hughes, 5 Robbs Pde, Northcote 3070 

Email: ranihughes@hotmail.com 

Mobile:  0409 164 396