University of the Third Age Brisbane

University of the Third Age Brisbane

University of the Third Age Brisbane

Term 4 2026

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B64 Healthy Living and Successful Ageing


Tutor: Christiana Chau
Facilitator is a retired allied health practitioner and researcher who integrates the traditional Chinese philosophies with the Western approach in health promotion. Participants are encouraged to explore and discuss personal experiences of maintaining health, from a holistic approach - physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual levels.
Venue: 288 Edward St
Monday 11.15am - 12.45pm. Classes start 12 October, finish 7 December.
Cost: $45 (prepaid), 9 weeks
Current Enrolments: 10  (capacity 15)


Week 1 Introduction Self-introduction 2.Basic concepts, Energy 3.Basic concepts, Opposites
4. Basic concepts, Elements 5.Circadian rhythm 6. Seasons 7.Holistic approach 8.Stress rexation
9.Prevention treatments 10.Summary and feedback

About the Tutor: Christiana Chau

I was born in China, Shanghai. Brought up in Hong Kong. Migrated to NZ and to Rockhampton in the eighties. Married to a medical practitioner and worked in a clinic for over 25 yrs. as a manager and therapist.
I studied in Universities in Australia. I graduated in B. Applied Science (Built Environment), B. Chinese Medicine (acupuncture), B. Health Science (Nutrition), M. Education (Early Childhood), M Social Science (Pastoral Counselling), M Acupuncture, and PhD Public Health.

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