Tai Chi

Our Tai Chi group will help improve your coordination and concentration as well as your balance and strength, Come and try - it will improve your quality of life and muscular strength and flexibility.
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Who is this group for?

  • Independently mobile
  • People without cognitive impairment
  • Those who have mild cognitive impairment that can follow instructions
  • People who are diagnosed with arthritis

What happens in the group?

Your group class will be led by one of our trained therapy assistants. In the group you would participate in:

  • Warm-up
  • Core Tai Chi moves targeted for arthritis and other conditions
  • Meditation
  • Cool down/stretching

When is the class?

  • Thursdays 11am -12noon

Please call ahead to book.

Where?

Alwyndor
52 Dunrobin Road,
Hove SA 5048

Benefits of the class

  • Improve balance
  • Improve strength and coordination
  • Improve concentration and complex planning skills
  • Maintain/establish social and peer group connections
  • Reduce stress and anxiety
Who is eligible for Therapy and Wellness services?

Therapy and Wellness Services funded through the Department of Health are for people who are over 65, no longer working and who have registered with My Aged Care.

Private services are available to anyone.

What type of referral do I need for Therapy and Wellness services?

We accept referrals from My Aged Care for funded services through the Department of Health. We accept GPs, medical specialists, other allied health professionals, carers and self referrals for private services.

For more information, please contact our Customer Care team on 8177 3200.

Do I need to make a booking for therapy or group wellness sessions?

Yes, bookings are required. If you require an urgent appointment, please contact our Customer Care Team on 8177 3200 and we can do our best to fit you in at the earliest time available.

What happens if I am unable attend the class?

If you are booked in for a class and can’t attend, you must let us know so the place can be given to another client.

If we don’t hear from you after 4 weeks, you will be placed on the “Waitlist” if:

  • There is non-attendance in a class for 4 weeks or more without notification.
  • If you have advised us you will be away for more than 4 weeks in a row.
  • If you are unwell and cannot attend and this stops you from attending 4 weeks in a row.

When you are ready to return to your class, PLEASE contact Customer Care to discuss your position on the waitlist, as just turning up may result in being turned away if the class is already full.

What do I need to bring to a group class?

For our groups, all equipment is supplied. It is recommended to bring a water bottle to keep hydrated and a towel if you prefer.

If there is something specific you are required to bring our Therapy and Wellness team will contact you.

If you are a private client, your private health care card will be required upon payment.

We request that all clients bring their Medicare cards with them for their first visit.

How much does a class/session cost?

Fees will vary depending on whether you are a private client or receive government subsidies.

For information regarding our fees for Therapy and Wellness services or a group, please contact our Customer Care team at 8177 3200.

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