Zoom: Tai Chi for Arthritis and Fall Prevention Stages 2 Workshop, with Marianne Walch

What is the Self-paced Tai Chi for Arthritis for Fall Prevention Instructor Training Workshop?

The Tai Chi for Arthritis program was created by Dr Paul Lam and his team of medical and tai chi experts 20 years ago. More than 30 medical studies have proven it to improve health and quality of life for almost anyone. Millions of people around the world have gained health benefits from it. That 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.

Dr Lam created this package with two stages. Stage 1: Fundamentals of Tai Chi for Arthritis and Fall Prevention Instructor Training is a self-paced virtual program containing essential material to train effective and safe instructors. All you have to do is to follow the sequence with Dr Lam’s video guides for every step.

After completion of Stage 1, you will be ready for Stage 2 (a one or two day instructor training workshop to be eligible to become a Tai Chi for Health Institute (TCHI) Board Certified instructor). All TCHI Master Trainers around the world can conduct this workshop as listed online at the Tai Chi for Health Institute (tchi.org) website.

Suitable participants include health and fitness professionals or those with other similar qualifications and experienced tai chi students.

ABOUT THE WORKSHOP

When you register for this Stage 2 workshop, you will receive a link to the Stage 1 online package that you can complete in your own time. Do enroll asap because you must complete it before Stage 2. Depending on your experience, it may take anywhere from 10 to 70 hours.

This Stage 2 workshop is personal. The Master Trainer will work with you to answer your questions and help to improve your tai chi and ensure you can teach the program safely and effectively.

There will be discussions, practice sessions, sharing of skills  and knowledge, Question and Answer portions, and, most importantly, personal tuition. The Master Trainer will give you feedback on what you did well and how you can improve your tai chi and teaching skill  and connect you to the Tai Chi for Health Institute (TCHI), fellow instructors, Senior Trainers and offer continual support.

What is 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.

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, 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 will be accredited by the Tai Chi for Health Institute to teach this program.

Thousands of people around the world have gained health benefits from the TCAFP program. Many scientific studies have shown that the program relieves pain, improves quality of life and makes people feel better. Studies also shown the program prevent falls; that is why the Center of Disease Control and Prevention recommends it for this purpose. It is supported by many Arthritis Foundations including the USA, Australia and UK.

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 ch
•  Improve your level of tai chi in a positive, enjoyable and interactive environment

Requirements

Anyone is welcome to attend, but in order to be eligible to be certified as an instructor, please check the recommended qualifications listed below.                           

•  Physical therapists or physiotherapists
•  Tai chi teachers or advanced students
•  Exercise instructor
•  Other similar professionals

Participants will receive either an attendance or instructor/leader’s certificate.

• 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 to prevent falls
• Have learned how to teach this program effectively and safel
• Have improved your tai chi skill 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. 

For more information please click here

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 (2018 – December 2021). 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. ACSM approved providership of this program does not imply endorsement of the sponsoring organization’s products/services.” 

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. This workshop (Tai Chi for Health) provides a maximum of 14 OT/OTA contact hours  

The Tai Chi for Health Institute is approved as a provider of continuing nursing education by the Kansas State Board of Nursing. The course offering is approved for up to 16.5 contact hours applicable to APRN, RN, or LPN relicensure. KS State Board of Nursing Provider Number (SP1460-0321). Excluding Correspondence .

This is a two-stage workshop. Your paid registration as a new instructor includes access to the self-paced Stage 1 lessons.  The Stage 1 portion includes video lessons for learning the set, as well as the essential workshop information including essential program information, the TCA-FP movements, teaching methodology, and safety.  Please allow enough time to complete this section prior to the Stage 2 workshop, as it may take 20 hours or more, depending upon your experinece. When you complete this stage, please send a copy of your completion certificate to Marianne: mwalch@verizon.net.

If you are recertifying in the TCA-FP program, the Stage 1 lessons are optional, depending upon how long it's been since your previous update. Please contact Marianne for more information.

The Stage 2 portion to complete your certification will be held on Zoom on Saturday, October 21st. An individual, short follow-up Zoom session will be scheduled individually with each participant. To prepare, please practice with the Stage 1 video lessons or DVD. Your preparation helps assure you become certified at the end of the training. I make every effort to get everyone certified. Those that are not well-prepared may require additional practice and additional Zoom meetings to meet the standard for certification.  

As part of your preparation, please review, at a minimum, these chapters in the Teaching Tai Chi Effectively text:  1 (Why Teach Tai Chi), 4 (Safety First), 5 (Becoming an Effective Tai Chi Teacher), 6 (The Stepwise Progressive Teaching Method), and 11 (Working with Chronic Conditions and Limited Mobility).

For a virtual workshop, it’s essential that you have a space where you can be seen from head to toe while being able to see your “monitor”. The easiest way to do that is to connect your camera (webcam, phone, tablet, or laptop) to a larger TV screen. We will arrange a Zoom 'tech check' and practice session prior to the workshop to ensure that you understand the Zoom features and have everything you need for the Zoom workshop.

Following the training, those meeting the standard for Instructor Qualification will be invited to join the Tai Chi for Health Institute and be listed as a certified instructor on the Institute website. Your membership provides Instructor Certification to teach this form.  

The workshop fee is $300 and includes access to the self-paced Stage 1 lessons.  Other fee schedules:

• $165 if you are recertifiying in TCA-FP ($220 if you are also signing up for the optional Stage 1self-paced module)
• $125 'Just for Fun' fee - no training materials included, no instructor certification (if space is available)
• If you wish to update other Tai Chi for Health program certifications, please contact Marianne at mwalch@verizon.net for more information and pricing.
• A $100 cancellation fee will be charged for any refunds made after you have begun the Stage 1 lessons. 

Payment can be made via check, Zelle, Venmo, or credit card. Payment details and links will be sent via email once you have registered. 

Virtual on Zoom. 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM, U.S. Eastern time zone. 

Susan Amato, Senior Trainer
(703) 371-6195, moe.travel@comcast.net

Marianne Walch, Master Trainer
(302) 344-6608, mwalch@verizon.net