ZOOM: TCA2 (Two Half-day) Instructor Training with TCA suite Updates with Erica Heinrichs

What is Tai Chi for Arthritis 2?

Dr Paul Lam and his team of medical and tai chi experts designed the Tai Chi for Arthritis program to be safe and effective for people with arthritis; it also provides health benefits and can improve almost anyone’s quality of life.

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

TCA has twelve moves, and many people told Dr Lam they wanted a longer set to enhance their practice. Dr Lam has carefully selected a further 9 forms to add to the original TCA to create a more exciting set. Containing more sophisticated moves and subtle changes in direction, TCA2 is an ideal tool for beginners looking to expand their repertoire and develop their knowledge of the tai chi principles, and to gain more health benefits.

TCA2 is an instructor qualifying workshop. Dr Lam strongly recommends everyone to learn this more challenging set.

Reasons to Come

Become eligible to be Board Certified for TCA2

Improve your TCA set

Learn more depth of the tai chi principles

Develop your tai chi in a positive, enjoyable and interactive environment

Learn a more exciting and challenging set

Gain more material to share with your participants

By the Completion of the Workshop you will:

Know the Tai Chi for Arthritis set at a deeper level

Understand how tai chi improves health and relaxation

Have improved your tai chi skill and knowledge

Preparation

Anyone is welcome to attend, but in order to become a certified TCA2 instructor participants need to be able to perform the set from memory. Required preparatory work includes being a certified TCA/TCAFP instructor, learning the TCA2 forms through working with the Tai Chi for Arthritis 2 online lessons or DVD and reading the Teaching Tai Chi Effectively book. Depending on the workshop, these materials are either included in the workshop fee or offered at a 20% discount. The “Details” section of the workshop description explains how preparatory material costs are handled.Board Certification

About the Creator of Tai Chi for Arthritis 2

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 health and best-selling instructional tai chi DVDs. Over five million people worldwide practise 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.

NB: The Master Trainer authorised by Dr Lam to conduct this workshop is named on this workshop page.

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 you are not already a member. One two-year membership fee of AUD 99 covers Board Certification for all your Tai Chi for Health qualifications, and you will then be listed with your certifications on the TCHI website. To learn more about membership benefits, see How to become a certified instructor.

Clothing

Wear loose comfortable clothes and closed flat shoes suitable for exercise.

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.

Continuing education credits

The Tai Chi for Health Institute is an approved provider of continuing education with the American College of Sports Medicine and other professional bodies in the USA, Australia and Korea. See Partnerships and accrediting organisations for the current list and the credits available for this program.

Prerequisite: Tai Chi for Arthritis and Fall Prevention

This is an exciting evening option for this  2 half-day Tai Chi for Arthritis Part 2 Instructor Certification Workshop.

Anyone with training in TCAFP is welcome to attend, even if you don't plan on teaching.  You will still need to come to the workshop prepared, which will allow you to have a great experience and opportunity to deepen your understanding and skills.

TCA-2 adds nine more exciting moves to your Tai Chi for Arthritis and Fall Prevention form, repeated on each side. 

To become a TCA2 certified instructor, you will need to show that you can teach safely and effectively, per TCHI standards, and do the set from memory. Required preparatory work includes learning the forms by working with the Tai Chi for Arthritis 2 online lessons or DVD, and reading the Teaching Tai Chi Effectively book. These materials can be purchased at taichiproductions.com. You will receive a 20% discount code after your registration and payment are received. 

Taking this course will improve your Tai Chi for Arthritis and Fall Prevention teaching and keep you inspired, even if your students are not ready to move on to Part 2 yet!

$200 Tai Chi for Arthritis Part 2 Instructor Qualification Training Workshop

$150 Tai Chi for Arthritis Part 2 Update/Recert

$100 Just for Fun

Update other TCA suite programs for an additional $50

Cancellation Fee $100 two weeks prior to training

No refunds 2 weeks prior to training. 

ACSM CEUs (up to 7 CEUs for this course) are available for those interested—a $30 administrative fee to be paid to the Master Trainer.

"The American College of Sports Medicine’s Continuing Professional Education Committee certifies that the Tai Chi for Health Institute’s Tai Chi for Arthritis Part 2 course (100054) meets the criteria for up to 7 official ACSM CECs from 10/22/2025 to 10/22/2026. The ACSM Education Provider-approved course reflects the concepts of their respective organizations and does not necessarily represent the positions or policies of ACSM.”  

Virtual/Zoom

Anywhere with a good internet connection and can be seen fully.
United States

Erica Heinrichs

(563) 271-4407

ericah2o@msn.com