Tai Chi and Qigong Workshop for Therapists

November 7-8, 2026 | Franklin, TN         10 CEU Contact Hours

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​Learn principles of Tai Chi and Qigong and how to use them therapeutically for patients of all levels and diagnoses.

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This course provides 10 CEUs and prepares the clinician for appropriate use of Qigong and Tai Chi movements as an effective, engaging form of therapeutic intervention. The course includes basic movements, foundations, and movement principles of Tai Chi and Qigong for therapeutic benefit.

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The course includes a 10-contact-hour in-person group session to receive direct postural corrections and feedback, as well as real-life application with case studies and diagnosis simulations (remaining within HIPAA guidelines). There will also be follow-up discussions to review questions, applications and documentation.

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Therapeutic Applications:

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Tai Chi and Qigong can help your patients:

• Improve balance, strength and body awareness

• Improve posture and biomechanics

• Decrease joint pain and increase Range of Motion

• Decrease stress and anxiety

• Improve functional outcomes in ADLs, fall prevention, ambulation and safety

• Develop a lifelong movement practice that can support health and well-being

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Learning Objectives

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Participants will:

• Learn simple Tai Chi and Qigong movements and apply them for therapeutic intervention with a variety of patient diagnoses and disabilities.

• Understand and demonstrate foundational Tai Chi and Qigong principles such as postural alignment, weight transfer, pelvic/spine unified rotation, whole-body movement and the concept of Song.

• Appropriately choose movements and movement principles for therapeutic intervention with different diagnoses and patient disabilities.

• Appropriately modify movements for different diagnoses and levels of ability.

• Demonstrate Tai Chi and/or Qigong movements with good foundations and basic form.

• Apply learned concepts through case studies and diagnosis simulations.

• Review documentation and therapeutic intervention coding for the use of Tai Chi and Qigong in clinical practice.​

 

Workshop Schedule: 

All times are Central Time

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Saturday, November 7

8:30 AM – Registration and Sign-in

9:00 AM– 4:30 PM – Workshop
Includes a 1-hour lunch break and additional scheduled breaks.

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Sunday, November 8

9:00 AM–1:15 PM – Workshop

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CEUs: 10 contact hours

CEUs provided by Belmont University​​​

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Location

Bridges for Parkinson's
130 Seaboard Lane, Suite A4
Franklin, TN 37067

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Registration

$325 per participant

Space is limited to 20 participants​​

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After clicking Register, November 7 will be displayed. Click the 8:30 AM time to continue with registration and payment. When registering, you will automatically be registered for BOTH days.

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What to Wear & Bring

Please wear loose, comfortable clothing and comfortable, stable shoes.

Bring a water bottle and snacks as needed.

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Course Materials

Course materials include:

• Course outline and learning objectives

• Workbook

• Pre- and post-test

• Certificate of completion

• One copy of Beyond Form: Learning Tai Chi from the Inside Out for each participant

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Cancellation & Refund Policy

Cancellations received at least 14 days before the workshop are eligible for a full refund.

Cancellations received less than 14 days before the workshop are nonrefundable; however, you may transfer your registration to another person by notifying Susan in advance.

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No refunds will be issued for no-shows or partial attendance.

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If the workshop is canceled by Susan, all registration fees will be refunded in full. Susan/Handy Learning, Inc. is not responsible for travel, lodging, or other expenses incurred by participants.

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Instructor

Susan Thompson, OTR
Flowing Mobility Tai Chi
www.TaiChiSusan.com