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Russell Smiley, Ph.D. , created the Tai Chi program at
Normandale Community College in 1990.
Dr. Smiley was introduced to Yang Style Tai Chi Ch'uan over 30 years ago
and continues his
studies with Fong Ha. In 2000, he began his work with Dr. Paul Lam (a
family physician from Australia)
where he serves as a Master Trainer for both the Tai Chi for Arthritis
and Tai Chi for Diabetes Programs.
Professor Smiley teaches both Yang and Sun Style Tai Chi Ch'uan, and
holds Certifications for Tai Chi
for Health Programs in Arthritis, Diabetes, Osteoporosis, and Back Pain.
Russ can be reached at (952) 487-8409 and
Russell.Smiley@normandale.edu.
Keith Root has been studying Tai Chi since 1994. He has been working
closely
with Russ Smiley since 1998. He has also been a student of Fong Ha since
2000.
In 2001 he began working with Paul Lam and Russ Smiley on the Tai Chi
for Arthritis and
Tai Chi for Diabetes programs. In 2007 he became a Senior Trainer for
Paul Lam working
closely with Russ. He currently teaches Yang and Sun style at Normandale
Community
College Community Education.
Keith can be reached at (612) 812-8361 and
keith@nbds.com.
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