Tai Chi for Arthritis, TCAFP, STCA Updates with Heather Chalon, MPH

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.

For more information please click here

Interested in additional training?   See the registration page for January 25-26, Tucson with Master Trainers Pat Lawson and Heather Chalon,  offering 2-Day Instructor Qualification Training with multiple updates in other TCHI programs https://taichiforhealthinstitute.org/workshops/workshop/?workshop_id=5325. 

If attending both workshops, TCHC Jan 25-26,   TCA Updates  Jan 27 please do register for both.  Special pricing has been organized for attending both workshops. 

Why attend this ONE DAY workshop?

This workshop is an opportunity to refresh, renew, extend, refine, practice and enhance the performance and teaching skills of the Tai Chi for Arthritis program.   For those who are currently certified in TCA and/or TCAFP,  they may add certification in SEATED TCA as well as to UPDATE/Renew their TCA certification all of which include TCA & Fall Prevention.  Anyone who is familiar with the TCA program is welcome to register Just For Fun/ Skills Development.  Please state your specific request for the JFF/Skills in the notes section at registration.  

This workshop will also develop your own Tai Chi practice and skills of teaching the TCA program under the supervision of Master Trainer Heather Chalon by bringing attention throughout the workshop on extending Dr Lam’s essential principles including the application of the TCA program to falls prevention and learning to teach and perform tai chi in a seated position in a safe and effective way, thus being another method of enhancing the TCA program.

This ONE DAY workshop focuses EXCLUSIVELY on refreshing, enhancing and extending the TCA program thru Extended 6 and including Seated TCA.  For those who are currenlty proficient in TCA2 practice time with feedback will be offered.      Multiple updates for other Dr Lam’s Tai Chi for Health programs are not offered.   

CEUs for health, wellness, fitness professionals available for a nominal fee.   See Info and Cost details below. 

• Requirements: 
  • Pre-workshop Written Assignments are required for each certification program.
  • Proof of CPR Certification or plan to obtain is required for New Certifications.
  • Proof of CPR Certification is required for Re-certifications.
  • STCA Certification:  Must be certified in TCA/TCAFP.
  • 3 Day Option (January 25-26,  27):  Prior to workshop, know both the TCHC and TCA Basic 6/Extended 6 Forms
  • 2 Day Option (January 25-26):  Prior to workshop, prepare the TCHC Forms

TCHC = Tai Chi for Heart Conditions

TCA = Tai Chi for Arthritis

TCAFP = Tai Chi for Arthritis for Falls Prevention

STCA = Seated Tai Chi for Arthritis

January 25-26, and 27, 2020 Tucson TCHC and TCA Workshop Scenario Menu

TCHC will be held January 25-26 (please register seperately for this workshop https://taichiforhealthinstitute.org/workshops/workshop/?workshop_id=5325.  )

TCA, TCAFP Instructor Updates/re-certificaiton or Skill Builder will be held January 27.

• 1 Day Options (1/27) – Register for TCA Workshop Only

1. Re-Certification in TCA/TCAFP ($150)
2. Add  $40 for each additional re-certification program (STCA, TCA2)
3. Just for Fun/Skills Development ($85) – Space Permitting

• 3 Day Options (1/25, 1/26, 1/27)  - Register for Both TCHC and TCA Workshops
  1. New Certification in TCHC and Update/re-certifiy TCA/TCAFP ($390)
  2. New Certification in TCHC, plus TCA Skills Development Day ($340)
  3. Just for Fun/Skills Development ($200) – Space Permitting
• 2 Day Options (1/25, 1/26) – Register for TCHC Workshop Only

1. New Certification in TCHC ($265)
2. Just for Fun/Skills Development ($125) – Space Permitting

• 1 Day Options (1/27) – Register for TCA Workshop Only

1. Re-Certification in TCA/TCAFP ($150)
2. Add  $40 for each additional re-certification program (STCA, TCA2)
3. Just for Fun/Skills Development ($85) – Space Permitting

• Add-Ons

1. New STCA Certification, add $50.  Note: Must be certified in TCA/TCAFP.
2. CEUs for health, wellness, fitness professionals.  14 hours for 2 Day training - $40.   21 hours for 3 Days training - $55

   CANCELLATION FEE.  $50 per person.

   Payment:  You will not be asked for payment when you submit registration.  You will be emailed a welcome including what you selected for registration and fee based on what you selected.   Once you have confirmed registration items and fee is finalized,  payment is due.   

   How to Submit Payment:  Please specify what payment is for - whether on check memo or comments in PayPal.

   1) Mail check or money order to Heather Chalon   1700 E River Road #64422, Tucson, Arizona 85728

   2)  PayPal, paypal.me/heatherchalon. make a notation within the transaction to identify the purpose of the transaction.  Or,  PayPal,  Send Money Option using email address  Heather@heatherchalon.com. 

   3) Arrange for invoice or credit card payment, with $9 service fee.

Harmony Hospice Services, LLC

1200 N El Dorado Pl STE B- 200, Tucson, AZ 85715

a serene place for tai chi,  with patio, outdoor spaces for walking and practicing.  on-site kitchen for warming or refrigeration lunch.   easy access to restaurants,  trader joes, hotels. 

Local contact:  Heather Chalon, MT  text 520-7806751 (refrain from leaving lengthy voice mail thanks) or

email events@heatherchalon.com  or

text Judy Safarewitz  203-470-9549.