The
presents
Bill Gallagher, PT, CMT, CYT
Integrative Rehabilitation:
Tai-Chi and Qigong
Wednesday October 25, 2006
12:00 pm to 1:00 pm*
Location:
(a classroom)
701 W. 168th Street*, 3rd floor
Directions:
NW Corner of West 168th Street and Ft. Washington Avenue, 1 long block west of
Broadway (W. 168th becomes Haven Avenue west of Ft. Washington Ave.). Go to
this website for a map, http://www.cumc.columbia.edu/about/map.html.
HHSC #4 on the map.
There
is a parking garage at
*Bring your lunch
Bill Gallagher, MSPT,
CMT, CYT will review the strong and extensive literature evaluating Tai Chi and
Qigong for fall prevention, arthritis and cardiovascular conditions, present
case studies from his practice and introduce participants (experientially) to
key therapeutic elements of Tai Chi/Qigong.
Paper: Gallagher B. Tai Chi Chuan and Qigong - Physical and mental practice for functional mobility. Topics in Geriatric Rehabilitation. 19(3):172-182, 2003 Jul-Sep.
Bill Gallagher PT, CMT, CYT
-Director of the East West Rehabilitation
Institute
-Master Clinician in Integrative Rehabilitation, Mount Sinai Medical Center
-Instructor in Clinical Physical Therapy, Columbia University
Bill
Gallagher, a licensed Physical Therapist, Certified Yoga Teacher, Certified
Massage Therapist and Tai Chi Chuan/Qigong teacher has developed a uniquely
integrative approach to help people suffering from pain and disability. By integrating the Physical Therapy
traditions of the East (Tai Chi, Qigong, Yoga, Tuina) with cutting edge
therapies of the West (Osteopathy, Feldenkrais, Alexander, Pilates), Bill helps
his clients maximize function and minimize pain. Through meditation
instruction, guided imagery, biofeedback and other disciplines that work with
the Mind-Body-Spirit, clients are further empowered to optimize function and
comfort while reducing suffering. Bill
sees a broad spectrum of clients in his practice including people with severe
disabilities and elite performers. In addition to traditional 1:1 sessions,
Bill teaches specialized group programs that include Tai Chi/Qigong for people
with pulmonary issues, spinal cord injury, brain injury, chronic pain, breast
cancer survivors, and elders at risk of falling. His work has been published in
Topics in Geriatric Rehabilitation, Occupational Therapy Practice, Advance for Physical Therapists, Advance for
Occupational Therapists and Tai Chi magazine. He has also written a chapter
for a physical therapy text (in press) on integrating tai chi & qigong with
conventional physical therapy for psychological, cardiac and arthritic
conditions. Mr. Gallagher serves on the Editorial
Advisory Board for Journal of Accord Integrative Medicine. Bill is
recognized as an authority on Integrative/Mind-Body/Complementary
rehabilitation and teaches his visionary synthesis to practicing rehab
clinicians and at several Physical Therapy doctoral programs.