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What are the TAI CHI for Health programs?

Dr Paul Lam and his team of medical and TAI CHI experts have created a range of programs to improve people's health and quality of life effectively and safely. The programs are supported by medical experts and many organizations such as arthritis and diabetes foundations around the world. Studies into the effectiveness and safety of these programs is ongoing, with some of them already having been published.

The Instructor Certification Workshops are provided by Dr. Lam or one of his Master Trainers. The TAI CHI for Health programs are:

TAI CHI for Arthritis© Certification by Jef Morris, Master Trainer
TAI CHI for Arthritis Part II© Certification by Jef Morris, Master Trainer
TAI CHI for Diabetes© Certification by Jef Morris, Master Trainer
TAI CHI for Back Pain© Certification by Dr. Paul Lam
TAI CHI for Osteoporosis© Certification by Dr. Paul Lam

Quality assurance of the TAI CHI for Health programs

A committee of the Master Trainers, headed by Dr Paul Lam, regularly assess the quality of how these programs are delivered to users. Becoming a certified instructor Dr Lam and his authorized master trainers conduct certifying workshop for instructors of each of these programs. To become certified, instructors must fulfill the necessary requirements to ensure they would be able to teach the programs safely and effectively.

Suitable participants are TAI CHI teachers and advanced students, as well as health professionals without prior TAI CHI experience including:

Physiotherapists or physical therapists
Occupational therapists
Allied health professionals
Nurses
Rheumatology professionals
Qualified exercise instructors/leaders
Other health professionals

THE CERTIFICATION PROCESS

1. Enroll in a workshop: Find a workshop in the program you want to teach and then Complete and return the Instructor Application, click here: Application

2. Prepare for your workshop: You must prepare beforehand using instructional DVDs and written materials. When you register and pay for your Instructor certification workshop, you will receive your Workshop packet, which will include Dr. Lam’s book,
“ How to teach TAI CHI Effectively,” an instructional DVD by Dr. Lam and his team, and Dr. Lam’s Instructor”s Resource Book.

3. Attend a workshop: Each workshop is a two-day, face-to-face workshop with a comprehensive curriculum that includes learning:

the TAI CHI forms
how to teach effectively and safely
how to deliver the program
how to deal with chronic conditions
how to work with older adults, and
the essential principles of the program.

4. Assessment: You will be assessed on your performance of the forms and a written test.

5. Follow Up: As a graduate, you are required to continue practice do an update class every two years. You will be supported with technical advice and continued training. To find a TAI CHI for Health retreat workshop click here!

WELCOME
by Jef Morris, Master Trainer for Dr. Paul Lam

I would like to invite you to join me to learn this useful program. If you participate in this 2-day retreat, together with the practice at home, you will receive the many benefits of TAI CHI.

Studies have shown the TAI CHI for Arthritis program relieves pain, improves physical function and balance by 30%. The recent Fall Prevention Study showed a reduced risk of falls by practicing TAI CHI for Arthritis, after three months' practice. The program is supported by Arthritis Care of UK; Arthritis Foundation of Australia and Arthritis Foundation USA.

At the conclusion of this retreat, as a bonus, the program is especially effective to improve balance and TAI CHI in general.

WHO IS ELIGIBLE TO PARTICIPATE?
Anyone with or without TAI CHI experience can participate in this retreat, however to receive an
instructor/leader certificate suitable participants include:

Physical therapists or physiotherapists
TAI CHI teachers and advanced students
Rheumatology professionals
Allied health professionals
Exercise instructor
Other similar health professional

" When you are dedicated and with minimal distraction, you will learn much more effectively. I always feel enriched after a workshop, hope you can join us," Dr. Paul Lam.

INSTRUCTOR CERTIFICATION WORKSHOP

We created the following exciting package for you:

2 Day Instructor Certification Programs (typically 3 Nights)
3 Day Instructor Certification Programs (typically 4 Nights)