Tai Chi for Health Community NZ Inc (TCHC NZ Inc) ~ Board Certified Instructor Member
Tai Chi for Health Institute (TCHI) Board Certified Instructor (BCI), who is a Board Certified Instructor Member of TCHC NZ Inc
Click Below to read the TCHC NZ Inc ‘Code of Ethics’ for our BCI Instructor Members
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.
Key to Tai Chi for Health Institute (TCHI) Board Certified Instructor qualification acronyms:
- TCA (Tai Chi for Arthritis)
- TCAFP (Tai Chi for Arthritis Falls Prevention)
- TCA2 (Tai Chi for Arthritis Part 2
- STCA (Seated Tai Chi for Arthritis)
- TCD (Tai Chi for Diabetes)
- TCO (Tai Chi for Osteoporosis)
- TCHC (Tai Chi for Heart Conditions)
- TCM (Tai Chi for Memory)
- TCR (Tai Chi for Rehabilitation)
- TCE (Tai Chi for Energy)
- TCE2 (Tai Chi for Energy Part 2)
- TCK (Tai Chi 4 Kidz)
- QH (Qigong for Health ~ 5 Element Qigong)
- TCL (Tai Chi for Life)
Please Click on the Map Below (or scroll down) to Find an Instructor in Your Area
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 | positivedefence@yahoo.co.nz 09 438 6228 |
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| Scahill, Kath | Kataia | TCA, TCA Falls Prevention, TCD, TCR, TCM, TCHC *Approved Community Group Strength & Balance Programme | k.scahill@xtra.co.nz 021 719 164 |
Tai Chi Instructors Auckland
| Instructor | City | Suburb | TCHI Board Certified Tai Chi Instructor Qualifications | Contact Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bandcroft, Eileen | Auckland | Milford, Sunnynook | TCA, TCAFP, TCR, TCE | eilban29@hotmail.com 09 444 8291 |
| Bennett, Tamara Smiling Dragon Tai Chi & Qigong | Auckland | Waiuku, Pukekohe, Tuakau | Master Trainer & Instructor TCHI; TCA, TCA Part 2, TCA Falls Prevention, STCA, TCD, TCM, TCHC, TCK, TCE, TCE Part 2, TCR, QH, TCL. Instructor TCO. | taichi@smilingdragon.co.nz www.smilingdragon.co.nz 021 255 1087 |
| Collins, Patricia | Auckland | Castor Bay | TCA, TCA Falls Prevention, STCA, TCM, TCHC | patricia@collinshub.nz 021 29 222 72 |
| 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, TCA2, TCHC, TCM *Approved Community Group Strength & Balance Programme | arohataichi@gmail.com 021 905 742 |
| Meyer, Helga Tai Chi Waiheke | Auckland | Waiheke Island | Senior Trainer TCHI, TCA, TCA Falls Prevention, STCA, TCD, TCK, TCE, TCO, TCR, TCM, TCHC | helgawaiheke@gmail.com 09-372-2210 027 302 3003 |
| Powell, Julie | Auckland | Waiuku | TCA, TCA Part 2, TCA Falls Prevention, TCE, TCO, TCD, TCR, TCM, TCHC | shineyday66@gmail.com 09 235 9219 0275 485 076 |
| Robinson, Sonya | Auckland | Glen Innes | TCA, TCA Part 2, 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 Part 2, TCA Falls Prevention, STCA | holistichealthnz@gmail.com 021-0508-782 |
| Shepherd, Jeff | Auckland | Wattle Downs | TCA, TCA Falls Prevention, STCA, TCM, TCHC *Approved Community Group Strength & Balance Programme | jeffshep55@gmail.com 021 0814 9037 |
| Tauroa, Aria | Auckland | Mangere | TCA, TCD, TCE, TCO, TCR | uponreflection@xtra.co.nz 0278719479 |
| Te Hira, Edward (Ned) | Auckland | Wattledowns Manurewa | TCA, TCA Falls Prevention, STCA, TCA Part 2, TCM, TCHC *Approved Community Group Strength & Balance Programme | ejthira@gmail.com 021 280 3938 |
| 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 Part 2, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Russell, Kay Te Aroha Tai Chi Group | Te Aroha | TCA, TCA Falls Prevention | kayswayhairdesign@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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Tetzlaff, Sabine | Western Bay of Plenty | Omokoroa | TCA, TCA Part 2, TCA Falls Prevention | sabine@rebalancefp.co.nz 021 1388 770 |
Tai Chi Instructors East Coast
| Instructor | City | Suburb | TCHI Board Certified Tai Chi Instructor Qualifications | Contact Details |
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| Walsh, Walter | Gisborne | Te Hauora o Turanganui-A-Kiwa (Turanga Health) | TCA, TCA Falls Prevention, TC for Beginners | walter.walsh@turangahealth.co.nz 021 540 690 06 869 0457 |
Tai Chi Instructors Taranaki
| Instructor | City | Suburb | TCHI Board Certified Tai Chi Instructor Qualifications | Contact Details |
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Tai Chi Instructors Central Plateau
| Instructor | City | Suburb | TCHI Board Certified Tai Chi Instructor Qualifications | Contact Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | hardgravemargaret@gmail.com 06 843 5841 021 214 5306 |
| Levien, Janett | Napier | Bayview | TCA, TCA Falls Prevention, TCA2, STCA | jlevien@xtra.co.nz 0274382467 |
| 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 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 |
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 |
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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| 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 | chrismori6c@gmail.com 021-058-4945 |
| Rees, Jane | Wellington | Lower Hutt | TCA, TCD, TCE | c.j.rees@outlook.com 04 577 1044 |
| Wannan, Peter | Wellington | Porirua | TCA, TCA2, TCA Falls Prevention, 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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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Morgan, Marie | Reefton | Reefton | TCA, TCO *Approved Community Group Strength & Balance Programme | 03 732 7058 |
Tai Chi Instructors Canterbury
| Instructor | City | Suburb | TCHI Board Certified Tai Chi Instructor Qualifications | Contact Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bastion, Gillian | Christchurch | Burwood Hospital (Private) | TCA, TCA Falls Prevention, TCR | gillian.bastion@cdhb.health.nz 03 337 7899 work |
| Lee, Margaret | Ashburton | Methven | TCA, TCA Falls Prevention, TCE, TCE2, TCD, TCR | leedeerpark@xtra.co.nz |
| Segeth, Katja | North of Christchurch | Leithfield Beach | TCA, TCA Falls Prevention, Seated TCA, QH, TCL | taichiatthebeach@gmail.com 022 3918 102 |
| 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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| 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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| Justice, Joy | Dunedin | Waikouaiti | TCA, TCAFP, TCA2 *Approved Community Group Strength & Balance Programme | joyjstc@gmail.com 03 465 8313 027 865 3409 |
| Pooley, Marlene | Dunedin | Brockville | TCA, TCA Falls Prevention, TCA2 | b.mpooley91gmail.com 03 476 2115 021 0239 6134 |
| 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 |