Testimonials from Some ATCQA Certified Instructors
“Being an ATCQA Certified Instructor was a key factor for me to succeed in VA’s hiring process as the ATCQA Certification is the benchmark for the VA and their hiring teams/managers to decide what qualifies as a professional Tai Chi Instructor. Without this specific certification you will very mostly likely not be hired.”
Robin Betton, ATCQA-certified Instructor (Level II) and full-time instructor at the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)
“I recently received my Master Tai chi certification, and I would like to thank the Tai chi and Qigong Association for this opportunity. It has already opened doors that I would not have been able to open without it. Whether you are applying at a Fitness center, senior centers, YMCA’s, Heath care facilities, hospitals, and rehab centers this certification is well recognized by the community at large.
First, having this certification gives you credibility that allows the public to trust you and feel safe with your teaching capability. It allows one to enter a facility to apply to teach with confidence and just having the Association’s backing and acknowledgement speaks volumes that you have been well reviewed for your certification.”
Linda Felicio, RN, ATCQA-certified Master Instructor
“With my certification from ATCQA, I was invited to teach at Texas A&M University beyond teaching the community education classes I had been teaching. I started in Fall 2013 teaching credit bearing classes on campus in the Kinesiology Dept. In the realm of education, certification is highly regarded as evidence of expertise by those who are not experts in that field and need some indication that someone is qualified. Without the certification, I seriously doubt I would have been offered that opportunity.
In many circles, a certified instructor is taken more seriously than one who is not. Finally, as my situation shows, certification opens doors and expands access to and knowledge about Tai Chi and Qigong to populations who might not otherwise experience this high impact, lifelong learning activity.”
Dr. Suzanne Droleskey, ATCQA-certified Instructor (Level III)
“Having a certification from a recognized source like ATCQA has been a big help in being able to teach Tai Chi and Qigong to the general public facilities such as YMCAs, health clubs, recreation centers, adult education programs, wellness programs for business entities as well as some health wellness programs that some insurance companies offer their clients.”
Dr. Salvatore Casano, ATCQA-certified Master Instructor
“The credential from ATCQA strengthens the trust that my current students and clients have in me from and also helps me to attract more students.”
Nancy Deye, ATCQA-certified Instructor (Level I)