Tai Chi Fitness Australia Testimonials

"Looking at me perform Tai Chi now, you can not tell that I am the same person that started Tai Chi only a couple of years ago.

It is not widely known, but some years ago, I suffered severe injuries in a motor vehicle accident, including my neck, hips and knees. I could hardly move without being in pain. I had battled these injuries since my accident and was undergoing regular physiotherapy.

Since first coming to Tai Chi, I have not had to return to the physiotherapist. I have regained much mobility in my joints and have much less stress in my life".

Beverley is a great ambassador for Tai Chi. She constantly strives to promote Tai Chi, to ensure that people can achieve even a fraction of the benefits that she has been fortunate enough to experience and continues to experience.

Beverley Noonan

Tai Chi strengthens my body and improves my balance and confidence.

It has helped me recover from my knee replacement a lot quicker than the doctor had stated. I also found that Tai Chi has help greatly in having a happy life in a way that helps me manage stress and my ability to cope with it. By joining TCFA, I have not only found a happy and healthy lifestyle but also becoming part of a wonderful caring Tai Chi family. My wife, Beth, also enjoys Tai Chi as much as I do. Tai Chi is more than a one hour class, it is a lifestyle which promotes well-being, strength and happiness.

David Miller

I am specialised in OHS. I have been doing Tai Chi with Sue for 10 years now, as I felt that Tai Chi really balanced my life for OHS purposes.

I found Tai Chi is most relaxing, relieves stresses from the pace of modern living, it is a good exercise and meditation, it is most important, I like it.

When performing Tai Chi, I find that I can mentally switch off and enter a state of deep relaxation and well being. It helped build up my leg muscles and peaceful mind. Sue is patient, explains principles and reasons why things need to be done, and always insists on doing things within your own limits.

David Sanderson

"My name is Elsa Kelly. For years I had been suffering from arthritis in my knee, shoulder and back. I felt like I had to do something, so my friend and I started to take Tai Chi classes.

After a while, the pain that I had previously felt slowly disappeared. I am now an instructor and I encourage all my friends who feel any arthritic pain to do Tai Chi.

I would like to thank Sue for her teachings, encouragement and support. The most important thing Tai Chi brings me is confident, Happy Living".

Elsa Kelly

Hiang has been practising Tai Chi with Sue Chang at Lidcombe Dooleys club since 2004 with additional home sessions everyday for a few minutes at a time.

"Since I was young, I suffered from migraines and bad headaches. I was taking strong medication to alleviate my migraine sufferings. But after a few months of joining Tai Chi classes, I noticed that my migraines were stopping and since then, my migraines have ceased to exist.

It has been 7 years now, and I feel great! The stiffness in my body gradually disappeared, bending over to tie my shoe laces or picking things up from the ground are no longer an issue. I feel a lot healthier and happier now.

I recommend Tai Chi to everyone, especially individuals who suffer migraines or bad headaches. It is better than medication."

Hiang Votoupal

My name is Jean, I am 74 year old. I started Tai chi after Easter 2007.

The benefits obtained from Tai Chi I am now able to get from kneeling position to standing unaided and climbing into my daughters 4w drive instead of having to hold my knee up.

The knee exercises have helped this, also vacuuming the floor instead of and getting a sore back.

15 May 2008

Jean

"An exposure to a new form of health fitness, something I can practice home."

Kathy Cameron

"I have been practising Tai Chi with Sue at Dooley for about 12 months.It improved my balance,concentration and coordination and helped me to relax, toning up my body in a non-strenuous way.

Tai Chi improves my life quality and well being. I am feeling I have a lot strength in me. I can go cycling now for around 10km without feeling tiredness at all.

I enjoy doing Tai Chi in a friendly group atmosphere" .

Lorraine

"I have been diagnosed with high blood pressure and suspected testicular migraine. Since practicing Tai Chi for 4 hours in TCFA classes per week and 45 minutes twice a day at home, I have found a huge improvement in my health and well-being within a month.

I have been using the relaxation tape and found that after measuring my blood pressure before and after my training session at home, it has gone down from 15 to 10 points.

I hope to continue this program to see if I can reduce my blood pressure even further.

Prior to being introduced to Tai Chi, I was taking 2 blood pressure tablets on a daily basis, but after 2 years of practicing Tai Chi, I have been able to reduce this intake to 1/2 a pill and hopefully will eventually obliterate medication from my life forever."

Margaret Cricchiola

Maria has suffered Type 1 diabetes for over 40 years. She started actively practising Tai Chi about five years ago and says that she highly recommends Tai Chi for anyone seeking inner peace, relaxation and more energy.

Maria says, " Tai Chi regulates my blood sugar levels, which is unquestionably a positive. If I find my blood sugar is elevated, I will practice Tai Chi for betweeen 40 and 60 minutes and find that my blood sugar level will have dropped in that time. I have also noted an increase in the strength of my legs and improved balance".

Maria Iannitelli

"Really well done. Even though I haven’t done the form before, it was an excellent presentation. Had fun."

Mark Stinten

"I like the Dao Yin Yang Shen combination of Tai Chi and Qigong together. Relaxed. Very happy."

Mehmet Suren

Michael is an electrical engineer who runs a company that makes electrical transformer products.

He says " before starting Tai Chi, I had to go to the chiropractor each month for treatment for a tight back and hip. Since starting Tai Chi with Sue, I have had no need to return to the chiropractor.

After every class, I feel really relaxed, even though I may have had a very hectic day at work! The people at the classes are friendly and the classes are fun to do. I try to attend two classes each week and would like to attend more, when I find the time.

Michael Larkin

Patrick was suffering from rheumatoid arthritis and depression since the age of 63. He had severe pain in his lower back and left leg. After 2 years of physio sessions, he decided to take up Tai Chi at the age 65.

"I was doing 20 minutes of daily warm ups and forms with 2 hour weekly training sessions with Master Sue Chang or Michael Chu. Within 6 months, my pain reduced by 90%. After 5 years, my pain has completely gone away.

At the age of 70, Tai Chi has improved my balance, posture, coordination and overall well-being. I have been able to return to my regular golfing and swimming routines without any hassle. I now lead a less stressful and more fulfilled life.

Tai Chi isn't just for now, it's for life!"

Patrick

"Get to know my own body rythmm."

Sunee Veeranuntawet

I am a professional singer and have been a severe arthritis sufferer for many years. The pain in my lower back had become agonising to a point that I could not turn in bed. I am only 33 years old and my doctors told me that there is no cure and I need to be on anti - inflammatory tablets for the rest of my life. This is when I looked for an alternative and came across Tai Chi. After 6 months my pain has completely disappeared, and I am not on any medication - it is quite amazing!

Tai Chi has given me a different quality of life - relaxed, pain free, infused with calmness and inner happiness.

I go home energised after Tai Chi, feeling like I have experienced a wonderful body massage. The benefits are countless. I have reduced my stress (as a mother of two small children) and I enjoy the peaceful classes and socialising with the Tai Chi group of lovely people.

I wish to thank my inspiring teacher - Sue, who has introduced me to the art of Tai Chi, for her great patience, encouragement and support! Thank you for bringing balance, health and beauty into my life!

Sylvia Aslandian

Xiaomei is a graphic designer and has been practicing Tai Chi for quite some time now.

"Tai Chi has helped me find myself.

I enjoyed the journey from the day that I started. It has not only helped me relax at work, but also keeps me energised for everyday living. It's a magical journey for me."

Xiaomei Wang

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