Tai Chi for Diabetes & Multiple Updates by Becky Rahe

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.

This workshop is designed to train participants to safely and effectively instruct the Tai Chi for Diabetes form to others. An application form, questionnaire, and release will be sent to all who register. It is required that participants have or purchase and study the DVD(s) prior to the class. Successful completion will qualify the participant to register their instructor certification with the Tai Chi for Health Institute (TCHI) as a TCHI Board Certified Instructor.

Board Certified Instructor fee is required on successful certification

Please read https://taichiforhealthinstitute.org/faq-for-becoming-a-board-certified-instructor/

Please wear loose comfortable clothing and flat shoes suitable for exercise.

A current CPR certification, a current accredited first aid course, or similar qualification is required before teaching this program. 

When registering online:  If you are already a certified TCHI instructor, you will need to login to the website to register for this workshop.  Use the "Lost Password" link to reset you password if you are having difficulties logging onto this website.

Tai Chi for Health Program Updates: Contact Becky Rahe taichiblr@sbcglobal.net  for more information. Assignments, copy of current TCH program certificate, CPR card will be required $50 CAD per program

An Invoice will be emailed once you have registered online.  Tuition payment is due at time of invoice. Your registration is not complete until your tuition is paid in full.    $65/CAD Cancellation Fee; no refund after March 29, 2019

A 20% discount code and order information for DVD(s) and/or Teaching Effectively book will be sent to participants upon receipt of tuition payment.

An Invoice will be emailed once you have registered online.  Tuition payment is due at time of invoice. Your registration is not complete until your tuition is paid in full.    $50 Cancellation Fee; no refund after March. 22, 2019

It is required that participants have or purchase and study the DVD(s) and Teaching Tai Chi Effectively book prior to the class.  A 20% discount code and order information for DVD(s) and/or Teaching Effectively book will be sent to participants upon receipt of tuition payment.

$265/CAD before March 1, 2019 or $295/CAD after (additional $25 late fee if registering 1 week prior)

$100 / CAD Just for Fun Saturday only (no certificate, skills development only)

UPdates: $50/CAD per TCH Program additional updates with paid fees to workshop (TCA; TCAFP; TCA 2; Seated TCA; TCE; TCE2; TCR; TCB; TCO) Written assignment must be completed and returned to Becky Rahe with copy of current TCH Certificate and CPR card.

BOARD CERTIFICATION 1 YEAR FEE $33/CAD

CPR/FIRST AID $85/CAD At the close of DAY 1

$65/CAD Cancellation Fee Applies to ANY CANCELLATIONS

NO REFUNDS AFTER MARCH 29, 2019

Cheques can be made out to: Terry Lynn Clarkin and mailed to :

299 Ridout St S

London,  Ontario

N6C 3Y9

Epiphany Memorial Hall

19A Holborn Ave.,

London, On. 

Registration 8:30am April 13, 2019

Networking 8:15 am April 14, 2019

Workshop closes 4:30pm each day

Becky Rahe

taichiblr@sbcglobal.net

Local Contact:

Terry Clarkin

terrylynnclarkin@hotmail.com