November 06, 2014
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Marblehead MA: Private Home Health Care, owned by Mary Demakes, Registered Nurse and Kuan Chung Chen of Tai Chi Acupuncture and Wellness conducted a “Fall Prevention Tips with Tai Chi” interactive presentation at the Peabody Senior Center to an audience of over 45 attendees on October 29, 2014. The attendees learned fall prevention tips in the home and hospital, how to get up from a fall, and Tai Chi movements; namely, standing and walking to help them improve balance and strength. The attentive audience asked questions of Registered Nurse Demakes, and eagerly took part the Tai Chi demonstrations by Kaun Chung Chen. The event was so interesting and effective that the audience asked when the duo could return for more. “Fall prevention is an important topic because although seniors fall more often, individuals of all ages fall,” said Demakes. “The statistics are an eye opener, with over 30% of seniors 65+ falling at least once per year, and of this group 50% will obtain hip fractures or other injuries that result in 56% of these fallers facing complications leading to death,” added Demakes. “Tai Chi helps with fall prevention because it focuses on weight shifting, postural alignment, coordination movements, and deep breathing, among other things,” said Kaun Chen. The over 25 years of experience that both individuals bring to this interactively insightful presentation shows in the audience’s responsiveness and high attendance levels. “We have received excellent feedback on the interest in these topics from attendees and have plans to continue offering it at the Council of Aging Centers, JCCs, YMCAs and Senor Centers throughout the North Shore, Metro West and Greater Boston areas.” said Bonnie Akerson, Director of Marketing and Business Development. For more information please contact privatehomehealthcare.org or call 781-639-8696.
About Private Home Health Care, Inc.: Private Home Health Care, Inc. is a privately owned Home Health Care Agency dedicated to providing specialized care in Massachusetts. Since 1994, the company has been owned and operated by Mary Demakes, RN who has over 20 years of experience in the home care industry. In addition to caring for seniors, with all levels of needs, including Alzheimer’s and Dementia, the agency provides specialized care for infants and pre-and post-operative care after cosmetic and other surgeries, and companions for weddings, birthday parties, and funerals. Private Home Care has enhanced the lives of countless seniors and others while serving Greater Boston, Metro West, and the North and South Shores. We provide service 24 hours a day, seven days a week in all settings.
About Tai Chi Acupuncture and Wellness Center: Kuan Chung Chen (Median) is a Master of natural energy healing has been in practice for several years. While practicing under his father in Taiwan, he has helped many people with both their physical and mental problems through the natural energy practices of Tai Chi and Qi Gong. His approach to healing has always been helping people help themselves. The Tai Chi Chuan class is largely based on the content and methods of the “Ru Yu Tai Chi” style of Tai Chi Chuan. This style is based on Cheng Man Ching’s style of 37 forms as adapted by Grand Tai Chi Master Chen Qu Kuan (C.K. Chen), in Taiwan. Grand Master C.K. Chen is the founder of the Ru-Yu Tai Chi School in Taiwan. Grand Master Chen also initiated a “Do not occupy a hospital bed” movement in Taiwan. His system advocates having a healthy body, in order to live a fuller and more enjoyable life. Master Chen’s style of Tai Chi, has proven to be highly effective, and has and earned himself and his school numerous accolades and world renowned status. For more information please contact: www.taichi-wellness.com.
Grand Master Chen also initiated a "Do not occupy a hospital bed" movement in Taiwan. His system advocates having a health body, in order to live a fuller, and more enjoyable life.
C.K. Chen's unique style is based on the infusion of the Art of Dao into his Cheng Man Ching style Tai Chi Chuan practice (37 Movement Tai Chi Form). His style emphasizes relaxation, grounding of energy, and a more united body movement. It is said to be more complete than many competing styles. It stresses the unification of all energy …the energy (Qi) from "the heavens" and "the earth". By developing and passing on his style, through tried, tested and simple practices, Master C.K. Chen has helped, and continues to help thousands of people with many modern and chronic diseases throughout Taiwan. His system of Tai Chi instruction has been able to alleviate and cure symptoms such as headaches, insomnia, stress, fatigue, asthma, infertility, heart disease, rheumatoid arthritis, weak immune systems, and liver disease, to name just a few. Grand Master Chen also initiated a "Do not occupy a hospital bed" movement in Taiwan. His system advocates having a health body, in order to live a fuller, and more enjoyable life. Today, the Ru-Yu Tai Chi School is still leading the way in the world of Tai Chi and life improvement instruction.
If you want to know more about the C.K. Chen or Ru Yu Tai Chi School in Taiwan, you can check our Ru Yu Tai Chi Page for more info.
Please call our office or use the Contact Form below to make an appointment or to inquire about how our wellness centers can help you.
You can now also search for, and book, massages and returning acupuncture visits from a computer or mobile device through our Online Booking System below.
* Patients are seen by appointment only. Please call us during normal business hours to schedule your appointment at any one of our locations. Advanced calling allows you to reserve a time and date that works best for you.
* Online Booking for Massage and Returning Acupuncture Clients: You may now book your second appointment on your PC and mobile devices via our online booking system below. Please double check your location to see that you’ve reserved your spot at the correct center as we now have two; Medford and North Reading.
* First time acupuncture clients will still need to call the office to book their first appointment.
* Please check with the office when you make your appointment, as some Services are dependent on location and availability.
Tai Chi Acupuncture and Wellness Center, LLC is pleased to announce that our online booking system is now operational. Clients can now search for, and book, acupuncture and massage visits from a computer or mobile device.
In order to book an appointment online you will be required to provide your billing information. We will not bill your credit card until the time of visit however.
***Credit card information will be saved, and appointments that are cancelled within 24 hours will be billed $35 (Late Cancellation Fee) to the card provided due to our cancellation policy.
***If using a voucher, gift card or some kind of promotion to book an appointment, a credit card will be asked for in order to secure an appointment, but will not be billed.
Due to a very busy schedule, only certain times will be open for online booking for acupuncture… if there is no time available that works for you, please call the office and we will do our best to accommodate.
If you do not have a credit card, please call the office for assistance with online booking.
Acupuncture appointments must be booked online at least 12 hours in advance. If you are trying to book an appointment within 12 hours, please call the office for availability.
Massage appointments must be booked online at least 24 hours in advance. If you are trying to book an appointment within 24 hours, please call the office for availability.
*** Appointments can not be changed or cancelled within 24 hours.
*** Please make sure you select the correct center location to book your appointment.
In order to book an appointment online you will be required to provide your billing information. We will not bill your credit card until the time of visit however. If you do not have a credit card, please call the office for assistance with online booking.
Acupuncture appointments must be booked online at least 12 hours in advance. If you are trying to book an appointment within 12 hours, please call the office for availability.
***Appointments can not be changed or cancelled within 24 hours.
***Please make sure you select the correct center location to book your appointment.
***Credit card information will be saved, and appointments that are cancelled within 24 hours will be billed $35 (Late Cancellation Fee) to the card provided due to our cancellation policy.*See below
Your appointment time is reserved solely for you, consequently, a 24-hour cancellation policy applies to your appointment. You may leave a message on our voice mail system at any time of day to cancel your appointment, and it will date and time stamp your call. If you are unable to cancel your appointment 24-hours in advance, a cancellation charge for $35 fee will apply. We will make exceptions for emergency situations, but you must call one of our clinics to request a cancellation.
Please do your best to arrive on time for your appointment. If you find that you are running late, please call the clinic to let your practitioner know and we will do our best to accommodate you, depending on schedule availability. Depending on the practitioner schedule, you may be asked to reschedule your appointment. If you would prefer, feel free to call any of our clinics to schedule your appointment.