Tai Chi Fundamentals Professional Training Levels I & II
Tai Chi
Wisconsin Milwaukee 9/23/16 - 9/24/16
Wisconsin Milwaukee 3/10/17 - 3/11/17
Tai Chi Fundamentals Professional Training Seminar - The Tai Chi Fundamentals® Program (TCF) provides a prequel and support to a lineage tai chi form, and creates a bridge between tai chi practice and the medical model. The first program of its kind, it provides a clear, systematic approach for mastering tai chi basics that builds from simple to complex patterns of movement. Integrates mind/body components of tai chi with clinical overview, movement analysis, therapeutic & functional applications.
Program Elements: movements are taught in a motor development progression. Can be practiced with walkers and has been modified for wheelchair use. Includes three elements: - Movement Patterns: graded sequence of exercises that reinforce functional movements repeated throughout the Tai Chi form. Introduced in a motor development sequence, applications for assessment and intervention. - Tai Chi Fundamentals Form: sequence of simple to more complex movements of modified Yang Style Tai Chi. - Mind/Body Principles: foster mind/body integration; enhance breathing, relaxation, sensorimotor skills, proprioception and sense of well-being.
COURSE DESCRIPTION Prerequisite: None. Open to Beginners This interactive seminar provides you with tools and skills to begin applying tai chi in your practice. The course teaches you, in a motor development progression, to perform basic movements of tai chi, and to apply tai chi as an assessment and intervention tool. The course combines lecture, movement labs, qigojng training and discussions on biomechanics, applications and documentation. This course qualifies as partial contact hours fulfillment for TCF Instructor Certification Levels One and Two. For more information see CERTIFICATION.
COURSE OBJECTIVES 1) Demonstrate the 12 TCF Movement Patterns 2) Perform first section of the TCF form 3) Describe TCF’s medical, biomechanical & functional benefits 4) Apply tai chi as therapeutic exercise for rehabilitation and wellness programs 5) Document tai chi as part of therapeutic treatment intervention 5) Guide basic exercises for sensing qi APPLICATIONS Balance dysfunction, orthopedic and neurological rehabilitation, pain management, sports cross training, cardiovascular and respiratory diseases, medically complex, chronic fatigue, fibromyalgia, and special populations. Use in hospitals, sub-acute, outpatient clinics, and home care. Teach groups of all ages and fitness levels in community wellness classes, health clubs, tai chi & martial arts schools, senior centers and long term care facilities.
AUDIENCE Physical and Occupational Therapists, Nurses, Activity Directors, Recreational and Fitness Professionals, Tai Chi and other Martial Arts Instructors, and Alternative Health Practitioners
COURSE INSTRUCTORS Patricia Corrigan Culotti, BSA, CTI, MTF Tai Chi Fundamentals® Master Teacher, and co-founder of Enhancing Balance, a multi-service wellness company, Pat has taught tai chi and qigong to diverse populations for hospitals and health care organizations since 1981. She teaches Cheng Man Ch’ing Yang style form internationally. Certified in Yang style and advanced certified in Tai Chi Fundamentals, Pat develops programs and trains professionals for certification. She is a featured model in the Tai Chi Mind and Body book by Tricia Yu.
Michael Culotti, MSW, MPA, LAc, Certified Tai Chi Fundamentals® Instructor and co-founder of Enhancing Balance, has studied and practiced the ancient Chinese healing arts since 1987. Michael is a licensed acupuncturist and certified Tai Chi instructor who integrates this meditative and movement branch of traditional Chinese medicine with his patients. He is a magna cum laude graduate of the Midwest College for Oriental Medicine and completed his clinical training at Guangzhou University in China.
FEES 2-day Course: $350 1-day Course: $200
$30 late fee & no refunds after registration deadline date
REQUIRED COURSE MATERIALS Complete Program Set: $120* includes the following 2 sets: o Professional Set: TCF for Health Professionals and Instructors text and video/DVD. o Personal Practice Set: Tai Chi Mind & Body text and TCF: for Mastering Tai Chi Basics instructional video/DVD
*You may purchase the Personal Practice Set only ($50) if you do not want materials that include biomechanics analysis. Complete Program Set is recommended for Certification in TCF.
Enhance balance in your life by exploring the basics of Tai Chi with the new Fundamentals Training and Certification Program.
Prerequisite: None. Open to Anyone Wishing to Learn,Teach and/or Apply Tai Chi Therapeutically
Click here for brochure: Tai Chi Fundamentals Brochure
Tai Chi Fundamentals® Professional Training Seminars (12-13 CEU’s) Level One & Two 2-day Seminars for CEU’s Mar 18-19, Sept 23-24, 2016, Milwaukee Mar 10-11, 2017,Milwaukee Level Three 2-day Seminar for CEU’s Apr 29-30, 2016, Milwaukee Oct 22-23, 2016 Madison Apr 21-22, 2017, Milwaukee Inquire for requirements. Call Pat for information: 262-662-1060
OR Call for cost & to Register: 262/662-1060
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Date:Saturday, March 11, 2017
Contact Info
Patricia Culotti
Enhancing Balance
pat@enhancingbalance.com
Phone :(262) 662-1060
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