Kay Barr Email and Phone Number

Kay Thoren has been involved with martial arts and since 1982.She gained her Black Belt in Rhee International Taekwondo under 8th Dan World Master, Mr. Chong Chul Rhee in 1984 and was appointed an Instructor in 1985. A member of the World Taiji Boxing Association under the late Master Erle Montaigue, Kay is also an Instructor of Tai Chi and teaches classes in Cairns.In 2009 Kay graduated from Zendo Health & Lifestyle Centre Cairns with a Diploma of Zen Shiatsu & Oriental Therapies. In pursuit of improved wellness and vitality Kay has gained experience and instruction in several bodywork modalities through the years including Reiki, Emmett Therapy, DLF Therapy and Energetic Medicine. Kay is also a Somatic Exercise Coach (Level 1 & 2) after certification with Essential Somatics (USA) in 2013. Currently studying a 3 year Clinical Hanna Somatics Professional Certification with Essential Somatics and part of the first Australian students to be certified in this country. Senior First Aid Certificate and CPR and relevant insurances in place. Personal power is being balanced in yourself; having a belief in your own self-sufficiency and aligning your heart, body and soul. Kay teaches tai chi classes under the Academy and the instruction of Grandmaster Gary Khor. Kay is passionate about delivering traditional instruction in Tai Chi aspires to do more than just teach the movements and techniques that define this discipline. The essence of Tai Chi is far more than Tai Chi’s more outward qualities of technical form practice, push hands, traditional weaponry, or even self defence, and encompasses Qi cultivation, and Tai Chi philosophy and integrating Tai Chi into daily life.Kaizen Oriental Therapies covers a unique way of achieving holistic wellness. Combining ancient wisdom through Tai Chi & Qigong and the best in natural movement therapies in our modern world.

Many conditions that cause chronic pain are thought to be structural problems, often, this is not the case. These conditions can be symptoms of functional neuromuscular problems that result in chronically tight muscles. This state, having muscles stuck in a contracted state subconsciously is called Sensory Motor Amnesia (SMA). SMA occurs as a response to stress (both physically and emotionally) accidents, injuries, surgeries, improper biomechanics and repetitive actions. Chronic pain as a result of SMA can be improved or eliminated with a course of Lessons in Clinical Somatic Education (in the tradition of Thomas Hanna).By teaching how to release and relax the affected musculature, the "conditions" will resolve. By committing to a daily practice of Somatic exercise and RELEARNING muscular control you can ensure that you will not reinstate the muscular tightness that led to your condition initially. Permanent pain relief through Somatics is both possible and expected.

Prior to joining Kewarra Retirement Village, Kay spent more than a decade assisting women in the NQ community through her role with the North Queensland Women's Legal Service (NQWLS) in Cairns – a community legal centre providing free legal advice and referral for women from all walks of life.During her time at NQWLS, Kay developed her skills in identifying problems and their underlying causes allowing her to provide effective resolutions.Kay is passionate about promoting the health and wellbeing of senior residents and believes that Tai Chi encompasses the perfect combination of body, mind and spirit balance that is required to achieve and maintain a healthy life. For many years Kay has taught Tai chi classes at a number of retirement villages, including Kewarra Retirement Village prior to accepting the position of Residential Coordinator.Kay is responsible for the day to day running of the village covering enquiries, administration, support to residents, activities, maintaining systems and procedures and sales enquiries.