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The next round for instructor training of the Tai Chi for Arthritis Falls Prevention program will be conducted on:

Wednesday March 29th and April 05th 2023 at  36 Dodd Street Perth.

This two day training workshop will be hosted by Injury Matters as part of their Stay On Your Feet program.

For registration details please go to:

https://www.injurymatters.org.au/event/tai-chi-for-arthritis-a-falls-prevention-instructor-training-3/ 

Tai Chi for Osteoporsis Instructor Training

DATE: Saturday 01st – Sunday 02nd October 2022
TIME: 9.00am – 4.00pm (2 days)
LOCATION: Mandurah Leisure Centre, 303 Pinjarra Road, MANDURAH 6210
COST: $300

What is Tai Chi for Osteoporosis?

Tai Chi for Osteoporosis was especially designed by Dr Paul Lam in conjunction with his tai chi associates and a team of medical experts.  It helps to improve balance and prevent falls.   The program will also improve relaxation, fitness and health.  Based on Sun and Yang style tai chi, Tai Chi for Osteoporosis is easy to learn, effective and safe.

Reasons to Come

• To work with one of Dr Lam’s Authorised Master Trainers
• To learn how to teach this program to people with or without Osteoporosis
• To improve your health
• To improve your balance
• To improve your tai chi knowledge
• To make new friends and renew old friendships
• To learn how to set up classes.

By the Completion of the Workshop you will:

• Know the Tai Chi for Osteoporosis set at a deeper  level
• Understand how tai chi works for Osteoporosis
• Have learned how to teach this program effectively and safely.

Follow the link below to register for this workshop:

https://www.taichiforhealthtraining.com.au/tai-chi-for-osteoporsis-instructor-training/

Tai Chi for Arthritis (TCA) Part 2 Instructor Workshops will be conducted at Arthritis and Osteoporosis (AOWA) on Saturday July 17th.

This one-day workshop is an extension of the original Tai Chi for Arthritis (TCA) program, based on the Sun Style of Tai Chi, and will provide tai chi instructors with the knowledge and skills to safely teach an extra set of more advanced movements.

The Tai Chi for Arthritis 2 (TCA2) instructor training workshop is suitable for those who have previously completed the TCA1 training and wish to be certified to teach the TCA2 program, or are just keen to develop their tai chi skills further.

Registration:

§ $245 Tai Chi for Arthritis 2 Instructor Training – New Certification

§ $195 Tai Chi for Arthritis 2 Instructor Training – Recertification for existing TCA2 instructors

To register or for more information click here or call (08) 9388 2199. Registrations close 07th July 2021

Tai Chi for Arthritis Part 2 Instructor Training & Updates

Tai Chi for Arthritis (TCA) and Tai Chi for Arthritis for Falls Prevention (TCA-FP) Instructor Workshops hosted by Injury Matters and Stay On Your Feet will be conducted at the Tomasi Room, Bendat Community Centre in Wembley Wednesday April 14th – Friday April 16th.

These workshops are suitable for professionals in the health industry looking to expand their knowledge and provide an effecitve management systems for their clients.

Credential updates for existing instructors will also be available.

Registrations are now open here: TCA-FP Stay On Your Feet 

The Tai Chi for Arthritis program was created in 1997 by Dr Paul Lam and a team of tai chi and medical experts. The program is designed to improve muscular strength to support and protect the joints, as well as flexibility and mobility to reduce pain and stiffness. The focus on weight transference improves balance which reduces falls, and the movements increase fitness which promotes the proper functioning of the heart and lungs. The program also helps to relieve pain, reduce stress and increase relaxation.

The classes are led by Sam Sujatna, a Master Trainer and Certified Instructor with Dr Paul Lam’s Tai Chi for Health Institute. Sam is an experienced instructor who is skilled at modifying movements to suit individuals. Chairs are available for support, and the program can be performed seated if preferred.

*Please wear loose comfortable clothing and flat soled shoes, and bring a water bottle.

Venue: Seminar Room, Wyllie Arthritis Centre, 17 Lemnos Street, Shenton Park.
Cost: $75 online (7 weeks)
Class Times: You may only attend the day and time allocated for this class (once per week)

Registration Details:

• If you are interested in joining after the registration closing date, please contact our staff to assist with your request.
• You may only attend the day and time allocated for this class.
• PLEASE NOTE: If you wish to attend more than one class per week, you will need to register for additional classes throughout the week.

To successfully complete registration, you must either:

• Answer ‘No’ to all 6 questions (numbered 1 – 6) OR
• Gain clearance from your GP/medical specialist PRIOR to participation in exercise if you have answered ‘Yes’ to one or more of the questions numbered 1 – 6

AOWA has put in place the following COVID-19 safety measures, where all service users and staff are required to:

• Maintain physical distancing at all times keeping 1.5 metres from others.
• Sanitise hands on entry and practice good hygiene.
• Arrive up to 5 minutes before the class starts and wait outside in the reception foyer (physically distanced) until staff give clearance to enter the exercise area.
• Sign in on entry to exercise area and answer required COVID-19 declaration questions, before the class commences.
• Exit the exercise area promptly (within 5 minutes of the class ending) so staff can perform cleaning between classes.
• Stay away from AOWA premises if you are feeling unwell (See this link for further information on Covid-19 symptoms)

Tai Chi for Arthritis (TCA) and Tai Chi for Arthritis for Falls Prevention (TCA-FP) Instructor Workshops will be conducted at Arthritis and Osteoporosis (AOWA) on Saturday October 03rd – Sunday October 04th.

These workshops are suitable for professionals in the health industry looking to expand their knowledge and provide an effecitve management systems for their clients.

Credential updates for existing instructors will also be available.

Registrations are now open here: https://www.arthritiswa.org.au/event/tai-chi-for-arthritis-instructor-training-workshop-oct2020/

Tai Chi for Arthritis (TCA) and Tai Chi for Arthritis for Falls Prevention (TCA-FP) Instructor Workshops will be conducted at Arthritis and Osteoporosis (AOWA) on Saturday April 18th – Sunday April 19th.

These workshops are suitable for professionals in the health industry looking to expand their knowledge and provide an effecitve management systems for their clients.

Credential updates for existing instructors will also be available.

Registrations are now open here:

Tai Chi for Arthritis & Falls Prevention Instructor Training Workshop