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OT Local Independent occupational therapist and tai chi practitioner.

Alison has been an occupational therapist for many years, mainly supporting older adults to continue living at home safely and independently. More recently she also qualified as a tai chi instructor which is well evidenced that it improves balance and reduces falls which sadly become more common in people of advanced years.

21/12/2025

See you at the train station tomorrow (Monday) at 9.30 am for tai chi! The weather will be kind I'm sure. If it isn't I'll let you know.

18/12/2025

Tai chi this morning: I'll be at the station for 9.30 and hopefully we can fit a session in before the rain! Otherwise I'll see you at 11am at St Nicholas church.

A dear friend shared this with me and it really resonates, particularly this time of year. Be gentle with yourself. If y...
17/12/2025

A dear friend shared this with me and it really resonates, particularly this time of year. Be gentle with yourself. If you need to go to bed for a Nana/Disco nap, do it!

Hmmmmm that rain needs to clear before 9.30 tomorrow morning otherwise tai chi is cancelled 😕. I'll keep you posted in t...
17/12/2025

Hmmmmm that rain needs to clear before 9.30 tomorrow morning otherwise tai chi is cancelled 😕. I'll keep you posted in the morning 🙏

14/12/2025
Hello,As we move towards Christmas, how are you feeling? Are your stress levels steady, or is your mind full of to-do li...
08/12/2025

Hello,

As we move towards Christmas, how are you feeling? Are your stress levels steady, or is your mind full of to-do lists and tasks? This time of year can be so busy, and it’s easy to let self-care slip — but I’d really encourage you to make space for yourself. A tai chi session might be exactly the pause you need.
Remember our deep breathing practice? It can help lower blood pressure, slow the pulse, and calm the body’s fight-or-flight response. Come and take a moment just for you at one of this week’s classes:
Monday, 6pm – The Greig Hall, Alcester
Tuesday, 10am – The Greig Hall, Alcester
Thursday, 9.30am – Henley Station (weather dependent)
Thursday, 11am – St Nicholas Church Hall, Henley
Friday, 9.45am – Henley Baptist Church

Wishing you all a gentle and calm week.
Alison

04/12/2025

Tai chi class at 9.30 is cancelled due to rain. Please come along to St Nicholas Church Hall in Henley at 11 instead!

No rain forecast at the moment so I'll see you at the train station at 9.30am for tai chi! And the sensible folk indoors...
26/11/2025

No rain forecast at the moment so I'll see you at the train station at 9.30am for tai chi! And the sensible folk indoors at St Nicholas Church at 11am!

-1°❄️❄️ at tai chi this morning! But the sun was shining and we were wrapped up. And a lovely coffee from The.brookie.be...
20/11/2025

-1°❄️❄️ at tai chi this morning! But the sun was shining and we were wrapped up. And a lovely coffee from The.brookie.bean afterwards. Highlight of my week ❤️

I'm ready for outdoor tai chi at 9.30 tomorrow, are you? 😂 It's forecast to be sunny, and brisk! See you at Henley Train...
19/11/2025

I'm ready for outdoor tai chi at 9.30 tomorrow, are you? 😂 It's forecast to be sunny, and brisk! See you at Henley Train station ❤️

13/11/2025

UPDATE: I've arrived ok!!

Tai chi class - Friday morning

It looks like we’re in for quite a bit of rain tomorrow! I’m aware that parts of the road between Great Alne and Henley are already partly flooded, and I’m concerned it might become impassable.

I plan to set off as usual, but if I’m unable to get through, I’ll let you know as soon as possible by email and will also post an update on OT Local and Shali Wellbeing.

Best wishes,
Alison

13/11/2025

Sunshiney morning = tai chi at the station at 9.30!

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