Tai Chi for Health Community NZ Inc (TCHC NZ Inc) ~ Instructor Full Member
Tai Chi for Health Institute (TCHI) Instructor who is a Full Member of TCHC NZ Inc
ACC and DHBs National collaborative Falls Prevention Initiative
Instructors who run group community falls prevention classes and have the ACC/DHB ‘tick’ Approved Strength and Balance Programme, will have this included in their description below.
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Tai Chi Instructors Northland
| Instructor | Location | Suburb | TCHI Board Certified Tai Chi Instructor Qualifications: | Contact Details |
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| Baxter, Tim | Whangerei | TCA, TCE, TCO | tpbaxter@xtra.co.nz 09 438 6228 |
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| Freeman, Jill | Kerikeri & Mangonui | TCA, TCR, TCD *Approved Community Group Strength & Balance Programme | jilldfreeman@gmail.com 09 407 5054 027 655 6440 |
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| O'Higgins, Maureen | Kaeo | TCA, TCE *Approved Community Group Strength & Balance Programme | mgohiggins@yahoo.com 09 405 0985 027 3611 676 |
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| Poa, Ngaro Te Hau Ora O Kaikohe | Kaikohe | TCD | ngaro.poa@ngapuhi.org 09 405 2647 022 043 4013 |
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| Scahill, Kath | Kataia | TCA, TCD, TCR | k.scahill@xtra.co.nz 021 719 164 |
Tai Chi Instructors Auckland
| Instructor | City | Suburb | TCHI Board Certified Tai Chi Instructor Qualifications | Contact Details |
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| Bandcroft, Eileen | Auckland | Milford, Sunnynook | TCA, TCR, TCE | eilban29@hotmail.com 09 444 8291 |
| Bennett, Tamara Smiling Dragon Tai Chi & Qigong | Auckland | Waiuku, Pukekohe, Tuakau | Master Trainer TCHI, TCA, TCA2, TCA Falls Prevention, STCA, TCD, TCK, TCE, TCE2, TCO, TCR. *Approved Community Group Strength & Balance Programme | smilingdragontaichi@gmail.com www.smilingdragon.co.nz 021 255 1087 |
| Davy, Michiyo | Auckland | New Lynn | TCA, TCA Falls Prevention, STCA | sdavy@ihug.co.nz 09 444 8291 |
| Flaxman-Henndriks, Juliana | Auckland | New Lynn | TCA, TCA Falls Prevention, STCA *Approved Community Group Strength & Balance Programme | arohataichi@gmail.com 021 905 742 |
| Maher, Kathy | Auckland | Sunnynook | TCA, TCA Falls Prevention *Approved Community Group Strength & Balance Programme | kaymaher@gmail.com 09-550-6321 021-187-5985 |
| Meyer, Helga Tai Chi Waiheke | Auckland | Waiheke Island | Senior Trainer TCHI, TCA, TCA Falls Prevention, STCA, TCD, TCK, TCE, TCO, TCR | helgawaiheke@gmail.com 09-372-2210 027 302 3003 |
| Powell, Julie | Auckland | Waiuku | TCA, TCE, TCO, TCD, TCR | shineyday66@gmail.com 09 235 9219 0275 485 076 |
| Robinson, Sonya | Auckland | St Heliers | TCA, TCA Falls Prevention, STCA, TCD, TCR, TCE *Approved Community Group Strength & Balance Programme | BfitBhealthy@kinect.co.nz 027-319-5261 |
| Rodriquez, Antonio Palmero | Auckland | Torbay, North Shore | TCA, TCA Falls Prevention, STCA | holistichealthnz@gmail.com 021-0508-782 |
| Tauroa, Aria | Auckland | Mangere | TCA, TCD, TCE, TCO, TCR | uponreflection@xtra.co.nz 0278719479 |
| Tetzlaff, Sabine | Auckland | Torbay | TCA, TCA Falls Prevention | sabine.tetzlaff@milestone.co.nz 021 1388 770 |
| Vis, Sherie | Auckland | Milford, North Shore | TCA, TCA Falls Prevention, STCA, TCE, TCD *Approved Community Group Strength & Balance Programme | sherie@taichikiwi.nz 021 536 411 |
| Vodanovich, Barry | Auckland | Flat Bush | TCA, TCA Falls Prevention *Approved Community Group Strength & Balance Programme | bvodano@gmail.com 022 043 7007 |
| Watkin, Jocelyn | Auckland | Manurewa | TCA, TCA Falls Prevention, STCA, TCR, TCE *Approved Community Group Strength & Balance Programme | kiaorataichi@gmail.com 027 493 9851 |
Tai Chi Instructors Coromandel
| Instructor | City | Suburb | TCHI Board Certified Tai Chi Instructor Qualifications | Contact Details |
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| Russell, Kay Te Aroha Tai Chi Group | Te Aroha | TCA, TCA Falls Prevention | kaywayshairdesign@gmail.com 07 884 8143 0272 898 155 |
Tai Chi Instructors Waikato
| Instructor | City | Suburb | TCHI Board Certified Tai Chi Instructor Qualifications | Contact Details |
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| Agar, Tony Raglan Tai Chi | Raglan | Raglan | TCA, TCA Falls Prevention, STCA, TCR | tonyagar@aol.com 021-294-9699 |
| Russell, Kay Te Aroha Tai Chi Group | Te Aroha | TCA, TCA Falls Prevention | kaywayshairdesign@gmail.com 07 884 8143 0272 898 155 |
Tai Chi Instructors Bay of Plenty
| Instructor | City | Suburb | TCHI Board Certified Tai Chi Instructor Qualifications | Contact Details |
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| Brown, Karin Bays Yoga & Fitness | Western Bay of Plenty | Tauranga/Omokoroa | TCA, TCD, TCR | baysyoga@xtra.co.nz 07 548 1787 |
| McKenzie, Brenda Te Puke Health & Fitness | Western Bay of Plenty | Te Puke | TCA, TCA Falls Prevention | brenmacsone@gmail.com 0274 118 223 |
| Monika, Guy Tamoaki Te Puna Ora O Mataatua Charitable Trust | Whakatane | TCA, TCR | woc@tpoom.co.nz 07-307-1983 021 191 6621 |
Tai Chi Instructors East Coast
| Instructor | City | Suburb | TCHI Board Certified Tai Chi Instructor Qualifications | Contact Details |
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| At present there are no TCHC NZ Inc Full Member TCHI Instructors in this region |
Tai Chi Instructors Taranaki
| Instructor | City | Suburb | TCHI Board Certified Tai Chi Instructor Qualifications | Contact Details |
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| Phillips, Gaylene | New Plymouth | Merrilands | TCA, TCR *Approved Community Group Strength & Balance Programme | gaylene.phillips@xtra.co.nz 027-668-2045 |
Tai Chi Instructors Central Plateau
| Instructor | City | Suburb | TCHI Board Certified Tai Chi Instructor Qualifications | Contact Details |
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| Penton, Jane | Taupo | TCA, TCA Falls Prevention, TCA2, TCR, TCE | penton@nettel.net.nz 07 378 2043 |
Tai Chi Instructors Wairarapa
| Instructor | City | Suburb | TCHI Board Certified Tai Chi Instructor Qualifications | Contact Details |
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| At present there are no TCHC NZ Inc Full Member TCHI Instructors in this region |
Tai Chi Instructors Hawkes Bay
| Instructor | City | Suburb | TCHI Board Certified Tai Chi Instructor Qualifications | Contact Details |
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| Haas, Robert | Napier | TCA, TCA Falls Prevention, TCA2, STCA, TCO, TCE, TCE2 | robert@quakebake.co.nz 022-0150361 |
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| Hardgrave, Margaret | Napier Sport Hawke's Bay, Napier | Onekawa Taradale | TCA, TCA Falls Prevention, TCA2, STCA, TCE, TCE2, TCD, TCO, TCR *Approved Community Group Strength & Balance Programme | kmjhardgrave@clear.net.nz 06 843 5841 021 214 5306 margareth@sporthb.net.nz 06 845 9336 ext 774 |
| Pitman, Maureen | Napier | Marewa | TCA, TCA Falls Prevention, TCA2, STCA, TCE, TCE2, TCO, TCD, TCR *Approved Community Group Strength & Balance Programme | namtip@slingshot.co.nz 06 843 3710 021 027 78260 |
| Willis, Dianne Tai Chi 4 Seniors | Dannevirke | Dannevirke, Makotuku, Pahiatua and Waipukurau | TCA, TCA Falls Prevention, STCA, TCO, TCR, TCE | taichi4seniors@slingshot.co.nz 06 374 6545 0274 760 074 |
| Young, Eana | Napier | TCE, TCA, TCA2 *Approved Community Group Strength & Balance Programme | eanay@sporthb.net.nz 06 845 9336 ext 708 |
Tai Chi Instructors Manawatu-Wanganui
| Instructor | City | Suburb | TCHI Board Certified Tai Chi Instructor Qualifications | Contact Details |
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| Hattle, Chris Physiotherapist | Palmerston North | Classes in Manawatu, Horowhenua, Palmerston North, Feilding, Levin (Foxton when required) | Master Trainer TCHI, TCA TCA2, TCA Falls Prevention, TCD, TCK, TCE, TCO, TCR | hattle@xtra.co.nz 027 285 2002 |
| Neall, Annabel | Palmerston North | TCA | vandaneall@inspire.net.nz |
Tai Chi Instructors Tararua
| Instructor | City | Suburb | TCHI Board Certified Tai Chi Instructor Qualifications | Contact Details |
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| Willis, Dianne Tai Chi 4 Seniors | Dannevirke | Dannevirke, Makotuku, Pahiatua and Waipukurau | TCA, TCA Falls Prevention, STCA, TCO, TCR, TCE | taichi4seniors@slingshot.co.nz 06 374 6545 0274 760 074 |
Tai Chi Instructors Wellington
| Instructor | City | Suburb | TCHI Board Certified Tai Chi Instructor Qualifications | Contact Details |
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| Cheng, Michael | Wellington | Enliven Community Support | TCA, STCA, TCE, TCD, TCO | mplcheng@hotmail.com |
| Paterson, Keri Health Support Manager | Contact for all Enliven Presbyterian Support Central | keri.paterson@psc.org.nz 04 439 4967 027 563 6237 |
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| Mackenzie, David | Wellington | Newtown, Brooklyn | TCA, STCA, TCD, TCO | david.ferne@xtra.co.nz a/h 04 389 1433 work 04 815 9850 |
| McKenzie, Ferne | Wellington | Newtown, Brooklyn | TCA, TCA2, TCA Falls Prevention, STCA, TCD, TCO *Approved Community Group Strength & Balance Programme *REPs | ferne.david@xtra.co.nz 04 389 1433 |
| Milldove, Gillian | Wellington | Enliven Community Support | TCA, STCA, TCE, TCD, TCO | gill.milldove@gmail.com |
| Mori, Chris | Wellington | Enliven Community Support | TCA, STCA | chrismori@paradise.net.nz 021-058-4945 |
| Rees, Jane | Wellington | Lower Hutt | TCA, TCD, TCE | c.j.rees@outlook.com 04 577 1044 |
| Wannan, Peter | Wellington | Porirua | TCA, STCA, TCD | taichiforlifeandhealth@gmail.com |
Tai Chi Instructors Marlborough
| Instructor | City | Suburb | TCHI Board Certified Tai Chi Instructor Qualifications | Contact Details |
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| Pendleton, Jilly | Blenheim | Rarangi | TCA | jillypp@gmail.com 03-570-5666 027-357-2515 |
Tai Chi Instructors Nelson
| Instructor | City | Suburb | TCHI Board Certified Tai Chi Instructor Qualifications | Contact Details |
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| At present there are no TCHC NZ Inc Full Member TCHI Instructors in this region |
Tai Chi Instructors West Coast
| Instructor | Town | Suburb | TCHI Board Certified Tai Chi Instructor Qualifications | Contact Details |
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| Fagan, Kathryn | Karamea | Karamea | TCO *Approved Community Group Strength & Balance Programme | kathrynfagan@hotmail.com 027 481 2200 |
| James, Sylvia | Westport | Westport | TCA, TCO *Approved Community Group Strength & Balance TCHI Board Certified Tai Chi Instructor: Programme | 03 789 9755 |
| Johnstone, Joanna | Greymouth | Greymouth | TCO *Approved Community Group Strength & Balance Programme | 022 690 7172 |
| McGrath, Rosie Contact for Community and Public Health Canterbury District Health Board | Greymouth, Cobden | Greymouth, Cobden | TCA, TCO, TCE *Approved Community Group Strength & Balance Programme | rosie.mcgrath@cdhb.health.nz 03 768 1160 ext 716 021-237-1234 |
| Morgan, Marie | Reefton | Reefton | TCA, TCO *Approved Community Group Strength & Balance Programme | 03 732 7058 |
| Scott, Waikohatu | Hokitika | Hokitika | TCA, TCO *Approved Community Group Strength & Balance Programme | 027 650 0777 |
Tai Chi Instructors Canterbury
| Instructor | City | Suburb | TCHI Board Certified Tai Chi Instructor Qualifications | Contact Details |
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| Bastion, Gillian | Christchurch | Burwood Hospital (Private) | TCA, TCA Falls Prevention, TCR | gillian.bastion@cdhb.health.nz 03 337 7899 work |
| Buchan, Sheena | Twizel | TCA, TCD, TCE, TCO | lsbuchan@xtra.co.nz 03 435 0393 027 2000 207 |
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| Esler, Debbie Sport Canterbury | Timaru | Timaru | TCA, TCA Falls Prevention, TCD *Approved Community Group Strength & Balance Programme | debbie.esler@sportcanterbury.org.nz 021 292 8955 |
| Finnigan, Jan | Christchurch | Barrington, Linwood, Rolleston, Sumner | TCA, TCA Falls Prevention, TCA 2, TCD | finns@xtra.co.nz 03 357 4930 |
| Greenep, Elaine Carole | Christchurch | Opawa | TCA, TCR | jgreenep@paradise.net.nz 03-981-7468 |
| Lee, Margaret | Ashburton | Methven | TCA, TCA Falls Prevention, TCE, TCE2, TCD, TCR | leedeerpark@xtra.co.nz |
| Tynan, Kris Exercise as Medicine | Christchurch | TCR, TCE *Approved Community Group Strength & Balance Programme | kris.tynan@xtra.co.nz 021 262 8886 |
Tai Chi Instructors Otago
| Instructor | City | Suburb | TCHI Board Certified Tai Chi Instructor Qualifications | Contact Details |
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| Angus, Jude | Alexandra | Helensburg | TCA, TCA Falls Prevention, TCA2, TCD | jude.angus52@gmail.com 03 448 6562 021-293 7477 |
| Armstrong, Robyn | Dunedin | TCA, TCA Falls Prevention, TCA2, TCD *Approved Community Group Strength & Balance Programme | robyn.armstrong333@gmail.com 03 467 2564 021 161 3858 |
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| Benfell, Christina | Dunedin | TCA, TCA Falls Prevention, TCA2, TCD *Approved Community Group Strength & Balance Programme | benfellc@gmail.com 03 453 1134 021 024 79 424 |
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| Bradfield, Orma | Otago | TCA, TCA Falls Prevention, TCA2 *Approved Community Group Strength & Balance Programme | ormab@clear.net.nz 03-478-0560 |
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| Bradley, Maria | Queenstown | TCA, TCA Falls Prevention | baxterbradley@xtra.co.nz 03 450 9117 027 543 2114 |
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| Dando, Margaret | Dunedin | TCA, TCA2, TCA Falls Prevention, TCD *Approved Community Group Strength & Balance Programme | Margaret@ageconcernotago.co.nz 03 477 1040 027 841 3799 |
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| Halliday, Heather | Wanaka | TCA *Approved Community Group Strength & Balance Programme | heatherhalliday@slingshot.co.nz 03 443 7448 021 026 31156 |
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| Ishii, Naomi | Arrowtown | TCA, TCA Falls Prevention, STCA | naoisi@mac.com 021 818 115 |
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| Justice, Joy | Dunedin | Waikouaiti | TCA, TCAFP, TCA2 *Approved Community Group Strength & Balance Programme | joyjstc@gmail.com 03 465 8313 027 865 3409 |
| McGregor, Shirley | Queenstown | Frankton | TCA, TCA2, TCA Falls Prevention, STCA, TCR, TCD | shiray.mcgregor@xtra.co.nz |
| Palmer, Dr Mervyn | Dunedin | Portobello | TCA, TCA Falls Prevention, STCA *Approved Community Group Strength & Balance Programme | rpalmer@es.co.nz 03 478 0931 |
| Scott, Maureen | Dunedin | Kilda | TCA, TCA Falls Prevention, TCA2 *Approved Community Group Strength & Balance Programme | maureen.1@xtra.co.nz 03 455 6367 |
| Smith, Kathy | Alexandra | TCA, TCA Falls Prevention, TCA2 *Approved Community Group Strength & Balance Programme | brukat@xtra.co.nz 03 448 5348 021 031 3313 |
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| Whitfield, Jacky | Dunedin | TCA, TCA Falls Prevention, TCA2, TCD *Approved Community Group Strength & Balance Programme | jwhitfield25@gmail.com 03 456 0529 021 043 7842 |
Tai Chi Instructors Southland
| Instructor | City | Town | TCHI Board Certified Tai Chi Instructor Qualifications | Contact Details |
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| At present there are no TCHC NZ Inc Full Member TCHI Instructors in this |



