Tai Chi for Diabetes and Update with MT Linda Ebeling

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.

Tai Chi for Diabetes Instructor Workshop and Update with MT Linda Ebeling April 6 & 7, 2019; Update April 7Instructors Updating are welcome and encouraged to attend both days for the Update fee.

Celtic Junction Cultural Center 836 N. Prior Avenue St. Paul, MN 55104 Time: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. daily Check-in from 8 a.m. Please arrive promptly so we can begin on time. 

Prior preparation with the TCD DVD and reading Teaching Tai Chi Effectively is required to gain the most from the workshop and prepare you to successfully complete the requirements for certification. Paid participants will receive a Welcome letter with a discount code to order preparation materials from Tai Chi Productions, the online bookstore.

Clothing: Wear loose-fitting clothing for ease of movement and comfort, including layers, and flat-soled, indoor shoes. Food: Tea, hot water, and light snacks provided for morning and afternoon breaks. Lunch is on your own. Several options are within a short driving distance. Some refrigeration is available for sack lunches.

Registration is in two parts: 1-Send payment and registration blank to the Registrar 2-Registration on the TCHI website under Master Trainer Workshops. No additional fee, but required to finalize your certification upon successful completion of the workshop. If you are a currently certified instructor of any TCH form, log on using your current registration. Do not create a new registration. Additional questions? Contact Bruce Tyler (taichibruce@gmail.com or 651-315
CEUs available

First-time Certification: Early Bird $250; After March 1, $275

Updates: Early Bird $125; after March 1, $150

Send check or money order only to the Registrar: Sherry Merriam, 1218 Landmark Trail North, Hopkins, MN 55343

CE Hours, granted by ACSM (fitness), Indiana Professional Licensing agency (OT, OTA), and Kansas PT Assn. (PT, PTA) are available upon request for a fee. One day--6.5 hr., $15; Two days—13 hr., $30 Order with registration or pay by check directly to Linda Ebeling at the workshop.

Cancellation policy: 50% refund until March 15, no refund after March 30. Registration is in two parts: 1-Send payment and registration blank to the Registrar 2-Registration on the TCHI website under Master Trainer Workshops. No additional fee, but required to finalize your certification upon successful completion of the workshop. If you are a currently certified instructor of any TCH form, log on using your current registration. Do not create a new registration.

Additional questions? Contact Bruce Tyler (taichibruce@gmail.com or 651-315-1573) or Sherry Merriam (sherry.merriam@gmail.com or 952-210-4082) 

Celtic Junction Cultural Center 836 N. Prior Avenue St. Paul, MN 55104 

ST Bruce Tyler (taichibruce@gmail.com or 651-315-1573)

STIT Sherry Merriam (sherry.merriam@gmail.com or 952-210-4082) 

MT: Linda Ebeling, cranetigertaichi@yahoo.com