Juliana Flaxman-Hendriks

Juliana, known as “J,” is a board-certified instructor with the Tai Chi for Health Institute, trained in Sun, Yang, and Chen styles since 2016. A Malaysian Kiwi with Eurasian and Chinese heritage, she’s lived in New Lynn, Auckland, since 1987.

J’s passion for tai chi began at an early age and was realized when a friend introduced her to the practice. She quickly became captivated by its health benefits, leading her to become an instructor.

J aims to help others become more active, healthier, and socially connected by teaching tai chi in a fun, accessible way that improves fitness, well-being, and balance, while reducing stress and preventing falls."

J has the following qualifications, instructor certifications and professional memberships:

• Board-certified and premier instructor for the Tai Chi for Health Institute: www.taichiforhealthinstitute.com

• Member of Tai Chi for Health Community NZ Inc

• REPs NZ Registered Exercise Provider

• Approved Community Group Strength & Balance Programme exercise provider

• Certified Tai Chi instructor for Arthritis; Arthritis 2; Seated Tai Chi for Arthritis; Falls Prevention; Heart Conditions; and Memory

• First Aid Certificate, including CPR and use of a defibrillator

• Understanding and Preventing Dementia - University of Tasmania