Sharif Zyhier

In 2016, Sharif retired from his Health Information Management position and was faced with physical challenges from arthritis as well as a knee replacement which left some residual mobility issues. He was committed to staying active after retirement and started taking Tai Chi for Arthritis classes. He holds certifications in Tai Chi for arthritis, fall prevention, energy, rehabilitation, and seated classes and enjoys sharing his love for Tai Chi in the Pittsburgh, PA area. Sharif has been married for 48 years and has 7 children, 14 grandchildren, and 3 great grandchildren. He is an active member and officer of several community and civic organizations providing youth in the West End area of Pittsburgh with various opportunities year-round such as baseball, basketball, field trips, tutoring and mentoring programs. Sharif's Tai Chi qualifications include: Certified Tai Chi for Arthritis Instructor Certified Tai Chi for Arthritis 2 Instructor Certified Seated Tai Chi for Arthritis Instructor Certified Tai Chi for Arthritis and Falls Prevention Instructor Certified Tai Chi for Rehabilitation Instructor Certified Tai Chi for Energy Instructor Certified Tai Chi for Energy 2 Instructor Premier Instructor