Tai Chi for Arthritis and Falls Prevention Certification Training with MT Robin Malby

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

Requirements

Anyone is welcome to attend, but in order to qualify 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

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

MT Robin Malby is offering a two-day in-person Tai Chi for Arthritis Instructor Certification Workshop in the beautiful San Francisco Bay Area city of Sausalito, CA, on August 29 & 30,2026.

This workshop is being organized and hosted by Sybil Boutilier, who works with Age Friendly's Sausalito program, and is a member of the Age Friendly Task Force Advisory Body for the city of Sausalito, CA. Sybil is setting up this workshop for a small group of qualified participants living in Marin County, CA, who have committed to teaching for Age Friendly, thus their tuition/costs will be funded. *** If you live in or near Marin County, CA and would be interested in teaching TCAFP, contact Sybil Boutilier soon; she needs to finalise enrollment by June 25, 2026.

*** Sybil is allowing space for four or five more workshop participants outside the Marin group to also attend who wish to certify in this Tai Chi for Health program. These individuals do not have to live/teach in Marin County and will need to pay the workshop tuition costs directly to MT Robin Malby. If you are interested in attending, do get hold of Robin right away to save your spot. It will be first-come, first-served.

*** If you live in or near Marin County, CA and would be interested in teaching TCAFP there, contact Sybil Boutilier right away; she needs to complete enrollment by June 25, 2026.

Required workshop Preparation Materials:

The Self-Paced Instructors Preparation Package (SIPP). This is a guide of online lessons taught by Dr Paul Lam that contain instructional videos of the Sun Style Tai Chi for Arthritis movements, topic discussions and practice. 

Teaching Tai Chi  Effectively Book                               

The Tai Chi for Arthritis Handbook                              

Required board certification membership fee paid to the Tai Chi for Health Institute. This board certification aligns TCHI instructors with other exercise organizations and lends more credibility to this program. The fees help cover the costs of running the TCHI website, which provides a range of resources for every TCHI instructor. **Contact Robin Malby if you are interested in this workshop, and she will send you a registration brochure. Payment will be made either by check payable to Robin Malby or by Zelle. 

Two-day Tai Chi for Arthritis and Falls Prevention Workshop tuition - $380.00 early bird by August 10, 2026. $400.00 after that. $50.00 cancellation fee after August 10.

SIPP - Self-Paced Instructors Preparation Package -  $56.00 discounted fee.  Once you have registered and paid the workshop tuition, Robin will send you a link and a discount code to purchase your SIPP online program.  The SIPP online lessons package will be available to you for three years. (This is a new extension policy provided by TCHI) The program is renewable after that.

Two-Year standard Board Certification Membership Fee ($99.00 AUD)  US $66.00 

Teaching Tai Chi Effectively book - $17.95   Tai Chi for Arthritis Handbook - $9.95  ** A discount code for the physical books will be given along with free shipping for a total of $27.00 

Teaching Tai Chi Effectively e-book - $9.99  Tai Chi for Arthritis Handbook e-book  $7.99   *Please note both digital books are available as a bundle for 12.00  

Sausalito City Hall

420 Litho Street

Sausalito, Ca  94965

MT Robin Malby - robinmtaichi@gmail.com     925-381-3097

Sybil Boutilier - sybil.boutilier@gmail.com        415 - 515- 0166  *If you live in Marin County, CA, and are interested in teaching the TCAFP program for Sybil Boutilier's organization please contact her directly. Full workshop costs will be covered if you agree to teach one sixteen-week TCAFP class in the given year.