Zoom: TCA/TCAFP/STCA/TCA2 Updates/Recertification with Heather Chalon

Thank you for taking a few moments to thoroughly read the following information before you register.   

This offering is for:  Tai Chi for Arthritis (TCA) / TCA for Fall Prevention (TCAFP)  Instructor Update / Recertification

1. Current TCA/TCAFP instructors are to recertify/update their current TCHI certifications and/or add Seated TCA. Recertification is required every 2 years.
2. Skill Development / Just for Fun - space permitting for those who want to deepen their existing personal and instructor skills. Email Heather@heatherchalon.com  to check on availability of space. 

Welcome!  Thank you for taking this step for your own health and wellness, in addition to gaining a powerful skill set for serving others in your community.   We look forward to supporting your Tai Chi for Health journey.   

This workshop is designed to recertify current instructors.  

Your preparation/prerequisites:   

• Participants review/practice a recommended minimum of 20-35 hours with the required Tai Chi for Arthritis and Fall Prevention Self-Paced Preparation Package Online Course (SIPP) or DVD's, the Tai Chi for Arthritis and Falls Prevention Handbook and the Teaching Tai Chi Effectively book prior to the workshop.
• Email the following to Heather for review prior to the workshop:
  • Your written Google Forms assignment. 
  • Although not required, videos of you performing the TCA movements are strongly encouraged as a tool for self-discovery of tai chi forms and preparation for accountability partnerships.  
• Further details for your time-efficient preparation will be provided in your email welcome package after you register and submit payment for the workshop fee.

By the end of our time together, we will be able to demonstrate the ability to follow the program using the prescribed teaching method and proficiently demonstrate the warm-up, cool down, basic 6, and extended tai chi moves to both sides, including seated. 

Participants who meet the requirements for recertification will receive "Instructor Update Certification”. Those who need more time will work with the MT to meet the requirements prior to the instructor update certification being awarded.

Register By:  September 15, 2026, 5:00 pm MST 

NOTE:  As a currently certified TCHI instructor, you will need to log in to the TCHI.org website before you register for this workshop on the same site.  Use the "Lost Password" link to reset your password if you are having difficulties logging onto this website.   

Certification Options:

• If you are currently certified and seeking recertification in TCA, TCAFP, Seated TCA and/or TCA Part 2, then select the applicable programs under Refresher Courses when registering. 

Current TCA/TCAFP Instructors: Add First Time Seated TCA Certification with Skill Development (not recertifying in TCA/TCAFP at this workshop)

• If you are adding Seated TCA to your current TCA/TCAFP certifications, then select Seated TCA under Courses when registering.

Skill Development Options for Current TCA/TCAFP Instructors (not recertifying or adding certifications at this workshop)

• Add "Skill Development" in the Comments section on the last page of registration. You will then be added to our waitlist and informed as space becomes available.

NOTE: Assignments and video demos must be completed and returned to Heather by September 17, 2026

Re-Certifications/Update TCA/TCAFP (currently certified in TCA/TCAFP):  $200 Workshop Fee plus compulsory $72 TCHI Membership.  Valid for 2 years.    

• Add $40 EACH for Additional Update in Seated TCA and/or TCA2.
• As you are recertifying/updating, you already have the required training materials. If, for any reason, you do not have these materials, discount codes will be provided in your welcome letter to acquire them. While not required, you are encouraged to purchase and complete the SIPP program.

Skill Development/Just for Fun (JFF):  $95 (not certifying or recertifying at this workshop). Enter "JFF" in the comments section on the last page of your registration. Details will be emailed to you after registration.  

Payment:  You will not be asked for payment when you submit this registration, though it will be time-efficient if you take your next step and submit payment following the instructions below.  You will be emailed a confirmation by TCHI upon registration, followed by a welcome email from Heather Chalon.  Thank you for promptly taking the next step - to submit payment for the workshop fee to the Master Trainer, Heather Chalon.  NOTE:  Registration is not considered complete until payment has been made.

1)  Zelle, Cosmic Dolphin LLC, heather@heatherchalon.com / 520-780-6751.   NOTE:  Please make a notation within the transaction to identify the purpose of the transaction "TCA WS 9/17/2026" along with your name.

2) Agency Payment - communicate your request for an invoice to heather@heatherchalon.com

CANCELLATION FEE:  $75 administration fee.   Reschedule for a future date with Heather.  

Virtually via Zoom/MT based in Tucson, AZ

Prefer IN PERSON?   Workshops now forming.   Please email heather@heatherchalon.com  about your interest

Questions should be directed to TCHI Master Trainer:  Heather Chalon, MPH,  heather@heatherchalon.com    www.heatherchalon.com

Phone numbers will be provided with your welcome email.   

Check your spam/junk folder if you feel you have not received welcome and preparation information within 3 business days of registering for this workshop.