Zoom: Tai Chi for Rehabilitation by Julie Oberhaus

Tai Chi for Rehabilitation

What is tai chi?

Tai chi originated in ancient China; it improves health and wellness and is practiced throughout the world. There are many forms of tai chi with significant differences to each other. Each form and style has its own special features. Tai Chi for Rehabilitation is designed so that almost anyone can learn it easily.

What is Tai Chi for Rehabilitation?

This program consists of three different tai chi styles.  Chen style tai chi is vigorous and sophisticated, containing fast and slow movements along with powerful spiral force.  Sun style includes a unique qigong (life energy) along with agile steps.  Yang has graceful and slow movements which promote health.

Tai Chi for Energy has been extremely popular and Dr Lam was inspired to create this prequel as a gentle introduction to Chen Style, making the trilogy a complete package for people of any physical ability.

This relaxing set can be done lying, sitting or standing and will help develop your knowledge and inner power of tai chi.

Who will benefit?

Anyone can benefit from coming to this workshop.  You will enjoy learning this short but beautiful set of tai chi with three powerful styles.  With regular practice, you will gain inner strength, stronger muscles, and stronger Qi relatively quickly.  You will be able to develop complexity and stronger Jing (force) from learning this program.

Tai Chi for Rehabilitation is especially useful for physical therapists and those who teach participants with chronic conditions. You can be certified to teach this program if you meet the requirements.

Reasons to Come

• Learn an relaxing tai chi program that is suitable for a wide range of people
• Be certified to teach (if you meet the requirements)
• Learn how to teach tai chi effectively
• Improve your understanding of essential tai chi principles
• Enjoy exploring the inner meaning and gaining deeper insights into tai chi
• Discover the Sun style's inner energy
• Understand the mysterious spiral (Chan suu jing) force

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 instructors
• Other similar professionals

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

Clothing

Wear loose comfortable clothes and flat shoes suitable for exercise.

The Creator of the Program

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-recognised teacher, and the author of several books on tai chi 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 workshops.

N.B.  The name of the authorised Master Trainer who will be conducting this program is listed on the Master Trainer’s Workshop Calendar.

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 about updates contact the Master Trainer taking the course.

If you would like to update any of the Tai Chi for Health Programs, a fee applies to each certification.  

Prior notice must be given at time of registration as documentation is required to be completed and handed in at the workshop.  If you have any queries, please contact your local organiser.

For Australia only

If you are currently qualified as an Instructor through the National Martial Arts Instructor Accreditation Scheme, you will be qualified as a Tai Chi for Health Instructor upon successful completion of the program. All other persons will be qualified as Leaders of the program.

Australian Physiotherapy Association

This course is accredited by the Australian Physiotherapy Association.  For more details please contact the organiser. 

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) 

This instructor qualification training will be held virtually on Zoom on Wednesday, November 18, 2026.  It will run from 9 am - 5 pm, with an 8:30 am Zoom check-in.  This is a one-day instructor qualification training.  Prior to attending this training, participants must complete the Self-Paced Instructor Preparation Package and send the completion certificate to Julie.

To register, click the "REGISTER FOR THIS WORKSHOP" green button above these details.  Previously certified instructors applying for updates may be required to log in to register for this workshop.  If you have difficulty logging in or have forgotten your password, use the "Lost Password" link to reset it.  You may contact service@tchi.org for further instructions if you are still having difficulties. 

Registrants should receive a confirmation message within 48 hours of registration.  Included in the confirmation will be an invoice for the workshop training fee as well as instructions for purchasing your educational materials.  All participants are expected to purchase their educational materials separately.  Educational materials for the Tai Chi for Diabetes program is the Self-Paced Instructor Preparation Package (SIPP) and the Teaching Tai Chi Effectively book or ebook.  Your registration is complete once you have paid the invoice and purchased your educational materials (link to subscribe and a discount code will be provided in the confirmation email).

There are two steps to complete for instructor qualification:

Step 1 - Complete the Self-paced Instructor Preparation Package (SIPP)

This is a self-paced virtual program that contains essential material to learn how to be an effective and safe instructor of the program. Participants follow the lesson sequence and accompanying video guides provided by Dr. Lam for each step.  You must complete the SIPP training to proceed to Step 2 with the Master Trainer.

Depending on experience, the average time to complete the SIPP is 20-35 hours when approached at a reasonable pace.  Everything you need to subscribe to the SIPP will be sent in the confirmation email.  Upon completion of the SIPP, please email Julie your SIPP Certificate of Completion at least 1 week prior to the Instructor Qualification Training.

Step 2—Attend  Workshop with Master Trainer:

Attend a live, in-person, or Zoom workshop over 1 or 2 days to complete eligibility for becoming a Tai Chi for Health Institute-qualified instructor in the Tai Chi for Health program. 

Each instructor will be invited to join TCHI as a member. You will be listed on the website as a Board-Certified Instructor and can print an official certificate.  The cost is approximately $67 USD for 2 years.  Instructions and a payment link will be sent to each participant completing the workshop in a congratulatory letter from service@tchi.org.  For more info on this, see: http://taichiforhealthinstitute.org//faq-for-becoming-a-board-certified-instructor/

New Instructors
$306 -MT Workshop Fee $250 + SIPP $56 (SIPP discount code provided after registration, if purchased without the discount code it will be $80)

Recertifications 
Total $206 -(MT Workshop Fee $150 + SIPP $56)

Each registration subject to a $50 Cancellation Fee, no refunds after November 1.  

Potential Additional Costs:
**$99AUD - TCHI Membership every 2 years (approx $67usd) - covers all certifications
**Teaching Tai Chi Effectively book or ebook if not already purchased (20% discount code available)
**CPR/First Aid training
**Additional Updates available upon request - $40/update, additional assignment and zoom time required

Participants who meet the requirements of the program and are TCHI members will receive and instructor certificate.  TCHI membership provides the license to teach the program plus additional benefits.  Standard two-year membership is $99AUD or approx $67USD.

All instructors are required to update their qualifications every two years to refresh their skills and the knowledge of the program.  If you have further questions please refer to our FAQ: http://taichiforhealthinstitute.org//faq-for-becoming-a-board-certified-instructor/

**There will be a $50 administration fee for all cancellations.  No Refunds after November 1, 2026***

Virtual Training Held on Zoom

Anywhere there is solid video and audio internet connectivity and participant's movements may be viewed from head to toe. Approximately 5 feet of space in either direction.

Julie Oberhaus
dancingcrane8@gmail.com
978-219-4847