Student Furnished Course Supplies/Prerequisites: Starting June 12 through August 2 From 10:00-11:00 a.m. Located at the Bear River Health Department rooms 153 and 154 Enter through the Health Promotion doors.

Course Description: The Tai Chi for Arthritis (TCA) for Fall Prevention (FP) program was designed by Australian family physician Paul Lam and a team of Tai Chi and medical experts. It is based on Sun style Tai Chi. TCA for FP is easy to learn, effective, safe, and has much depth for more advanced learners. It gently increases flexibility, muscle strength, mental activity, and heart/lung capacity, aligns posture, improves balance, and integrates the mind and body. Clinical and research studies show this program to be safe and effective for anyone to practice. It is endorsed by the Center for Disease Control (CDC) as one of their recommended Fall Prevention programs and is a Tier 3 level evidence based program of the Agency on Aging. Benefits: Better balance and coordination, Builds muscle strength & stamina, Fall prevention, Improves circulation, Enhances immune system, Enhances flow of energy, promotes flexibility, improves stress management. Wednesday's and Fridays

Course Instructor: Emily Jewkes, Tai Chi Instructor, from Logan, UT, was trained by Bill Pickett, a Tai Chi Master Trainer from Knoxville TN. Bill is one of Dr Paul Lam's Master Trainers. Emily was recently certified in May of 2018 and has been teaching an ongoing class in Brigham City since June of 2018. Emily conducts classes in Tai Chi for Arthritis, Tai Chi, Fall Prevention, And Seated Tai Chi for Fall Prevention. She is also a member of the Wisconsin Institute for aging and is also a certified Fall Prevention Specialist.
ejewkes@brhd.org