Gentle Online Physiotherapy-Modified Tai Chi for Balance, Mobility & Pain Relief

Physio-Chi® is a modified form of Tai Chi, adapted by a physiotherapist for safe, gentle rehabilitation. Whether you're easing stiff joints, steadying your balance, managing pain, or simply seeking a little more calm — this is an evidence-based practice you can follow from home, adapted to your body and your pace.

Try a free class Explore the Online Studio
Online, physiotherapist-designed modified Tai Chi
Suitable for all ages and abilities
Practise standing, seated or in water
Accessible anywhere, anytime

You don't have to be fit to start

Gentle Tai Chi for beginners of any age or ability

If exercise has started to feel like something for other people — younger people, fitter people, people whose knees still cooperate — you are exactly who Physio-Chi is for.

Maybe you've been told to "keep moving" but everything you've tried moves too fast, or hurts, or leaves you worried about losing your balance. Maybe you're managing chronic pain, or recovering from an injury, or simply noticing that your body doesn't do what it used to.

Physio-Chi begins wherever you are. Every movement can be softened, slowed, or done from a chair. There is no rushing, no comparing, and nothing to keep up with. Just gentle, guided movement that helps your body feel a little more capable each week.

  • Every movement adapts — standing, seated, on a fitball, or in water
  • Designed by a physiotherapist, so it's safe for sensitive bodies
  • Go at your own pace, in your own home, with no one watching

What to expect in the Online Studio

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About Physio-Chi

Developed by physiotherapist Moh Tapper, Physio-Chi is a modified form of Tai Chi designed for safe, evidence-based rehabilitation. In 2019, physiotherapist and lifelong Tai Chi practitioner Jenny Lucy took ownership of the method, bringing more than 30 years of clinical and teaching experience to it.

The result is a practice that holds the meditative, flowing quality of traditional Tai Chi, made genuinely accessible.

Slow, deliberate movement. Breath and balance. Guided every step of the way by Jenny's calm, therapeutic voice.

Physiotherapist Jenny Lucy leading a calm Physio-Chi group class indoors, demonstrating movements with participants gently following along in the background.
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Gentle doesn't mean it isn't working

The proven benefits of Tai Chi for balance, falls and pain

Up to 64% fewer falls

With just one class per week, Physio-Chi has been shown to significantly reduce the risk of falls.

Confirmed by MRI

Research shows the brain physically enlarges with regular Tai Chi-based practice.

Better sleep, less pain

Supports sleep, eases stress and anxiety, and helps manage conditions like fibromyalgia and chronic back pain.

Practised and recommended by physiotherapists, GPs, and rehabilitation specialists.

Read more about the benefits of Physio-Chi

Starting is simpler than you'd think

How online Tai Chi with Physio-Chi works

  1. 01

    Try a free class

    Begin with a Free Mini Practice. No payment, no account pressure. Just press play and feel how it moves.

  2. 02

    Join the Online Studio

    When you're ready, subscribe for full access to every guided class. No lock-in contract, and you can begin the moment you sign up.

  3. 03

    Practise at your own pace

    Follow Jenny's step-by-step videos from home — standing, seated, or in water — whenever it suits you. A little each week is all it takes.

Start with a free class

A practice that grows with you

Online Tai Chi classes you can do seated, standing or in water

Your membership unlocks the full Physio-Chi Online Studio — every class, every level, whenever you like. You'll begin gently and progress naturally through four Colour Blocks, each one building on the last.

  • Red / Orange

    Foundation

    Balance, breath, gentle coordination and body awareness.

  • Yellow / Green

    Intermediate

    More fluid movement and focused breathwork.

  • Blue / Purple

    Advanced

    Longer sequences that build strength and control.

  • White / Indigo

    Mastery

    Flowing, meditative sequences for full-body harmony.

Every class includes

  • A gentle warm-up to prepare your body and calm your mind
  • A guided main sequence at your chosen level
  • A grounding cool-down with mindful breathing
  • A printable PDF guide with movement names and cues to support you between sessions

Watch on your phone, tablet, computer or TV — accessible anywhere, anytime.

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Jenny Lucy Phsyio-Chi Instructor taking an inperson tai-chi class in Northam, WA

Your questions, gently answered

Online Tai Chi FAQs

I've never done Tai Chi. Will I be able to follow?

Absolutely. Every membership begins with introductory classes designed for complete beginners. Jenny guides you slowly through each movement, and you can pause or repeat any class as often as you like.

I'm not very fit or mobile. Is this safe for me?

Yes. Physio-Chi was designed by a physiotherapist specifically for sensitive and recovering bodies. Every movement can be done seated, and nothing is rushed. If you're managing a health condition, we always recommend a quick chat with your GP or physio first.

What if I don't have space or equipment?

You need very little — enough room to stand or a chair to sit on. That's it. A fitball or pool are optional ways to adapt the movements, not requirements.

Do I have to commit to a contract?

No. There's no lock-in. You can choose monthly access, and we simply suggest giving the practice three months to feel its full benefit.

How do I watch the classes?

On any device — phone, tablet, computer, or your TV. Once you're a member, simple step-by-step instructions are there whenever you need them.

Is it really suitable at my age?

Physio-Chi is suitable for all ages and abilities. Many members come to it later in life, precisely because it's gentle, safe, and adapts to whatever the day brings.

Jenny performing a calming Physio-Chi sequence.
Jenny using her physio expertise in movement demonstration standing in a circle in a fitness or therapy room with wooden floors and colorful mosaic artwork on the wall. They are engaging in a group activity or exercise session.
Smiling woman standing outdoors beside a gray post, with a white banner featuring a silhouette of a person skating on a black border and the text 'PHYSIO CHI' in the background.
Two women standing with Gentle breathing with movement for relaxation.
Jenny practicing a martial arts pose with hand and arm raised, in a room with colorful abstract mural in the background. Other people are visible behind her, also practicing Physio-Chi.
Four women dressed in matching blue traditional Chinese outfits, holding certificates, standing inside a building with clocks on the wall behind them.
Group class participating in Physio-Chi with colorful, artistic wall murals in the background.
A group of ten people dressed in matching blue traditional martial arts uniforms with dragon embroidery, celebrating with certificates and a large award plaque in a building lobby.
Group class participating in Physio-Chi - Flowing sequence to connect breath and movement.
Jenny performing a simplified Tai Chi pose adapted for Physio-Chi.
Two people in blue traditional martial arts uniforms practicing Tai Chi in a lobby, with other practitioners in the background.
Jenny teaching a Tai Chi concept with physio-informed adjustments.
Jenny teaching a Tai Chi concept with physio-informed adjustments and a modified Tai Chi stance.
Person practicing martial arts in a white traditional outfit in front of a brightly lit Asian-style architectural complex at night, with colorful lights and laser beams in the sky.
Movement holding the essence of Tai Chi, made more approachable
Practising Where Tradition Lives - Performing Tai Chi at the historic Purple Heaven Temple on Mount Wudang — the breathtaking setting made famous by Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon. A truly special moment immersed in the heart of Tai Chi tradition.
Physio-Chi session blending Eastern tradition with Western physio science

About the Founders

Moh Tapper
Physio-Chi Founder

Moh designed and trademarked Physio-Chi, modifying the movements of traditional Tai Chi.

Jenny Lucy purchased Physio-Chi in 2020 and owns the trademarked form. Jenny has been a practitioner for over 30 years of three Tai Chi forms in addition to the Physio-Chi form.

Physio-Chi founder Moh Tapper demonstrating signature Tai Chi-inspired movements, showcasing the gentle, controlled flow that defines the practice.

Jenny Lucy
Physio-Chi Owner

I'm Jenny Lucy — physiotherapist, lifelong Tai Chi practitioner, and the owner of Physio-Chi. Over more than 30 years, I've worked with bodies of every age and ability, and I've competed at the World Tai Chi Championships. But what I love most is helping people who thought gentle movement wasn't for them discover that it absolutely is.

When I took ownership of Physio-Chi in 2019, it was because I believe deeply in it as the Rehabilitation Tai Chi — a genuine tool for recovery, balance and wellbeing, not just exercise. Every class in the Online Studio is guided personally by me, at a pace that respects where your body is today.

Jenny Lucy demonstrating Physio-Chi movements, showcasing the practice’s adaptability for all abilities.

An insight into Jenny’s connection with Physio-Chi and her vision to make mindful movement accessible to all.