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 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


End Date:Saturday, March 11, 2017

Contact Info
Patricia Culotti
Enhancing Balance
pat@enhancingbalance.com
Phone :(262) 662-1060
 

 

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