Workshops

Physio-Chi workshops are aimed at instructing others to take groups or perhaps teach individual patients/clients in their work, practice, or local community based hall.

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Workshops

Physio-Chi was founded by Moh Tapper, Physiotherapist, who used her physiotherapy knowledge to modify the movement of traditional Tai-Chi. Modifications are aimed at reducing injury or demand on the body compared to more traditional forms of Tai Chi. The Physio-Chi form is quicker and more easily learnt, making it suitable for group exercise classes, especially for the elderly and people with physical problems.

Workshops include explanations of the benefits of the movements, covering the background and philosophy of this practice along with Qi Gong breathing practice. The outcomes of the workshops is to empower participants to take this method back to their workplace and be able to conduct classes for their clients, or instruct one on one. 

"Physio-Chi for everyone"

Physio-Chi workshops are taught to Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists and Healthcare Assistants with a supervising Physiotherapist or Occupational Therapist. Blocks are Beginners: Red/Orange; Intermediate: Yellow/Green; Advanced: Blue/Purple and White/Indigo, with a total of 174 movements in the entire form.

Classes can be conducted with one block and as classes become more proficient, there are the further blocks participants can learn. The progressions to these other blocks, Intermediate and Advanced, offer additional stimulation, both mental and physical challenge to clients. 

For a quote to conduct workshops for your workplace, or for you as an individual Physiotherapist/Occupational Therapist or Healthcare Assistant under a Therapist, please contact:

Jenny Lucy 0414 134 375 info@physio-chi.com

WORKSHOPS

For becoming instructors and trainers

Physio-Chi workshops are aimed at instructing others to take groups or perhaps teach individual patients/clients in their work, practice, or local community based hall. Instructors must be a health professional with exercise training experience such as Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, or Exercise Physiologists and similar. However other health staff such as Activity Officers, Diversional Therapists or Assistants with access to one of the above listed health professionals (for exercise modification and safety issues) can also become an instructor.

Physio-Chi is a trade marked form and to ensure both quality and consistency across health settings, it is recommended that Instructors do a refresher update every two years in order to correct any errors, refine their technique, and be updated on the latest tips on taking group sessions.


Physio-Chi workshops are aimed at instructing Physiotherapists/Occupational Therapists or their Health Care Assistants to take groups in their facilities, or teach individual clients in their facility, hydrotherapy pool or local community based hall. Blocks are Beginners: Red/Orange; Intermediate: Yellow/Green; Advanced: Blue/Purple and White/Indigo, with a total of 174 movements in the entire form.

A Trainer - can teach other Instructors.
To qualify as a Physio-Chi Trainer -

• Be a qualified health professional
• Have completed all 8 Blocks
• Demonstrate the ability to teach the movements
• Demonstrate the ability to modify movements with the rationale of bio- mechanics, anatomy and disease pathology
• Knowledge of sufficient anatomy, bio-mechanics, disease processes and pathology as you will need this to explain reasons for movements and the need for modification.
• Be able to mentor the Instructors with a good understanding of the above when questions and problems arise
• Be examined in the practice of taking a class and presenting a workshop and be re-certified every two years
• A trainer should also conduct a class of their own on a regular basis to keep in practice

NEWS

Workshops on demand

Can be tailored to local needs. Contact Jenny to discuss.

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Workshops in Victoria

Contact Janette Anderson
janette_anderson@ymail.com

0419 567 518 enquiries

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Coming workshops

Expressions of Interest from individuals or Organisations are sought. Contact Jenny Lucy.

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New clients

Workshops or demonstrations can be negotiated with Jenny Lucy. Workshops can be done in series to allow time to learn and consolidate before next levels. Interstate workshops welcomed. Workshop costing will include travel and accommodation, if required. All participant materials included. Post workshop support provided.

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About Workshops



The Physio-Chi colour workshops are:

Red/Orange
Yellow/Green
Blue/Purple
White/Indigo.

If you have done a Red/Orange, then the next colour workshop will be Yellow/Green, which is also a refresher for Red/Orange. The same for each progressive workshop. ie If you have done a Yellow/Green, then the next colour workshop will be Blue/Purple with a refresher of Red through to Green, etc.

Workshops Include -

1. Training Manual includes instructions for each movement
2. Tea/Coffee Breaks
3. Follow up Mentor support

Expressions of Interest are sought for workshops from individuals or from Residential Facilities to hold a group workshop for all of their HCAs, physiotherapists, OTs. Upon receipt of an EOI then course information will be sent.

Format of workshops is 1 day per each 2 core Blocks. Ie. Red and Orange Bocks, then Yellow and Green Blocks, then Blue and Purple Blocks, if desired.

If they are run as a series of 3 workshops then it is recommended that a gap of about 4 - 8 weeks occurs between each to allow for consolidation of learning and practice.

One workshop for supplementary Blocks called White and Indigo, can stand alone as they differ in style. This can be done without completing any of the other core Blocks.

Format when travelling to other States is the same. Mentoring support is available afterwards.

Workshops are taught with a mixture of theory, practical demonstration, and practical exercises


Training videos are available online for registered users.

Refer to Classes page for more information.