Relaxation and Therapeutic Massage, Tai Chi and Qigong for Health, Vitality and Wellbeing.
SERVICES
Professional Relaxation and Therapeutic Massage. Swedish Relaxation Massage and Chinese Therapeutic Massage (Cheung's Meridian Therapy, Acupressure, Sports Injury Treatment and Neuromuscular Therapy) is available by appointment. Call Steve on 0405 464 069.
Tai Chi for Health and Wellbeing. There are weekly Tai Chi group classes in Merimbula (Thursdays 1pm - 2pm), and Nethercote (Mondays 6pm - 7pm). There are various sets of Tai Chi forms available, including Tai Chi for Arthritis (Based on Sun Style Tai Chi), Tai Chi for Diabetes (Based on Yang Family and Sun Styles of Tai Chi), The Tai Chi 24 Forms (Yang Style Tai Chi), and The Sapphire Tai Chi 36 Forms.
Tai Chi for Arthritis (TCA) was created by Dr Paul Lam, a Medical Doctor (GP) and Tai Chi Master with over 35 years experience in Tai Chi. TCA is endorsed by the Arthritis Foundations of Australia, USA and UK. Tai Chi for Arthritis is easy to learn, safe and effective. TCA improves flexibility, muscle strength, improves heart and lung function, improves balance, posture and integrates mind and body. Tai Chi for Arthritis helps achieve a balance between the flexibility and stability of the joints in the body, helping to reduce wear and tear to the joints structures such as the cartilage. The TCA program contains warm up and cool down exercises, and a set of Tai Chi forms based on Sun style Tai Chi. It is a safe and effective program proven by medical studies to relieve pain and discomfort, helps to prevent falls, and improves physical ability, general health and wellbeing. 6pm - 7pm @ Nethercote Community Hall from the 23rd April - 25th June 2012. Suitable for all levels of Tai Chi students and practitioners, no previous experience required. Please phone to enrol in the class, as numbers are limited.
The Tai Chi 24 Forms is the most widely practiced set of Tai Chi forms in the world and is based on the Yang Family Style of Tai Chi. Tai Chi has many health benefits for the mind and body. Research shows that Tai Chi improves fitness, hypertension, blood circulation, muscular strength, flexibility, balance, relaxation and cholesterol levels and has benefits for a variety of health conditions, such as Diabetes, Osteoporosis and Arthritis. Tai Chi is effective to help improve and maintain general health and wellbeing. There is ongoing weekly group classes in Merimbula. Suitable for beginner to intermediate level Tai Chi students and practitioners. Please phone Steve to join the class.
Sapphire Tai Chi 36 Forms is a new set of Tai Chi forms created by Steve. The Sapphire Tai Chi 36 Forms is based on a combination of Sun Style Tai Chi, and Yang Style Tai Chi. The Sapphire Tai Chi 36 Forms was also inspired by the Tai Chi for Arthritis and Tai Chi for Diabetes programs as well as the Tai Chi 24 Forms and is enriched with Qigong for Health and Wellbeing. Suitable for intermediate to advanced level Tai Chi students and practitioners. Please call Steve on 0405 464 069 for further information.
Qigong for Health and Vitality. Qigong (Chi Kung) is a gentle form of exercise related to Tai Chi and Acupressure. Qigong involves deep breathing exercises combined with specific movements, meridian stretching exercises, meditation, visualization and relaxation methods. Qigong is based on the principles of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), and has many benefits for health, vitality and wellbeing. Various sets and styles of Qigong are available, including 5 Element Qigong, 8 Pieces of Brocade, Parting the Clouds and Dancing with the Rainbow, Inner Circle Qigong / Chi Meditation, Chi Breathing (CMT), 5 Animal Qigong, Chan Si Gong (Chen Style Tai Chi Silk Reeling Exercises), and Iso-Chi Exercises. There are weekly Qigong group classes in Merimbula, Tuesday 5pm - 6pm, Wednesdays 5pm - 6pm and Thursday 11am - 12pm. Private Tai Chi and Qigong lessons are also available by appointment. Your first Qigong group lesson is free. Please phone to join a group class as numbers are limited for the benefit of all qigong students. Suitable for all levels of students and practitioners.
Nutrition and Wellness Consultations are available by appointment. Wellness consultations are focused on diet, exercise, sleep patterns and emotional wellbeing, the foundations of health and vitality. Wellness consultations will be tailored to the individual depending on your needs, but will include a combination of dietary and general health assessment, nutritional medicine, exercise therapy, relaxation methods and breathing exercises for health, vitality and wellbeing. Wellness consultations are suitable to improve and maintain general health and wellness, or to help manage various conditions such as stress, sleep disturbances, arthritis, digestive disturbances, chronic fatigue and weight loss.
Medicinal Plants are also available, the range includes Gotu Kola (Centella asiatica), Brahmi (Bacopa monniera), Lemon Balm (Melissa officinalis), Goji Berry (Lycium barbarum), and Ginkgo (Ginkgo biloba). The availability of medicinal plants is subject to seasonal variation.
The Sapphire Tai Chi & Massage Therapy Centre is located @ 10/32 Market Street Merimbula NSW.
Postal address: PO Box 853 Merimbula NSW 2548 Australia. Phone 0405 464 069.
Tai Chi & Qigong Group Class Timetable (current):
Mondays...........6pm - 7pm Tai Chi for Arthritis and General Health (Nethercote 23rd April - 25th June)
Tuesdays..........5pm - 6pm Qigong for Health & Vitality (Sapphire Tai Chi & Massage Therapy Centre)
Wednesdays.. ..5pm - 6pm Qigong for Health & Relaxation (Sapphire Tai Chi & Massage Therapy Centre)
Thursdays........11am - 12pm Qigong for Health & Vitality (Sapphire Tai Chi & Massage Therapy Centre)
Thursdays........1:15pm - 2:15pm Tai Chi for Health & Wellbeing (Ford Park Merimbula or 32 Market Street - location weather dependent)
Please phone before you join your first group class. Private Lessons are also available by appointment.
Sapphire Tai Chi & Massage Therapy pricing schedule:
Swedish Relaxation Massage....................$70 per hour
Chinese Therapeutic Massage..................$80 per hour treatment
Meridian Therapy (CMT)...........................$50 per half hour treatment
Tai Chi for Health Group Lessons.............$15 per lesson
Qigong for Health Group Lessons.............$15 per lesson
Tai Chi and/or Qigong Private Lessons.....$25 per hour
Wellness Consultations .............................$50 per hour
Your first Qigong group lesson is free, so there is nothing to lose, but much to gain. Call Steve to join a group class as numbers are limited for the benefit of all participants. Suitable for all levels of qigong students and practitioners.
Gift Vouchers are also available for Massage Therapy and Wellness Consultations. Treat someone to the gift of wellbeing.
For further information or to book an appointment, call Steve on 0405 464 069
QUALIFICATION DETAILS
Member of the Australian Association of Massage Therapists
Tai Chi for Diabetes Instructor / Leader's Course (2012)
Advanced Certificate in Nutritional Sciences (2010)
Certificate IV in Massage Therapy (2005)
Tai Chi Instructor Certificate (2003)
Over 15 years experience in Tai Chi, Qigong, and Meridian Therapy, training with various Masters and Grandmasters, including Grandmaster William Cheung (Research Professor of Chinese Medicine, Founder of Cheung's Meridian Therapy), Dr Paul Lam (Tai Chi Master, Founder of Tai Chi for Health Institute, GP), and Grandmaster Chris Austin PhD, Doctor of Science (Sri Lanka), Doctorate in Complementary Medicine (Thailand), Diploma of Medical Chi Kung (China), OAM.
Dedicated to Continuing Professional Education, Research and Development in the areas of Tai Chi, Qigong, Massage Therapy and Chinese Medicine.
The Sapphire Tai Chi & Massage Therapy Centre is commited to delivering the highest quality of professional health care at great value.
Breathwork, Chinese Massage, Deep Tissue Massage, Meditation, Mobile Service Massage, Nutrition, Qigong, Remedial Therapies, Sports Injury Therapy, Sports Massage, Swedish Relaxation Massage, Tai Chi, Weight Loss
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