Tim Regan

Tim Regan is the principal instructor for WaterWheel Tai Chi. He began his study of Tai-chi in 1988 as a student and assistant to instructor Reggie Jackson, a student of Da Liu. Tim has gone on to study many styles of Tai-chi, both traditional and modern, as well as Chi-kung, Hsing-i and Pa-kua as forms of healing and self-defense. His longest tenure and most extensive studies were with B.P. Chan and his students. Currently, he is studying with B. P. Chan's senior student. Tim is also a student of therapeutic bodywork, including Chinese Tui-na.

Since 1994, Tim has taught Tai Chi at local institutions including St. Vincent's Medical Center, Bridgeport Hospital and Fairfield University. He is currently adjunct faculty at Norwalk Community College and the Acupuncture Institute at the University of Bridgeport, as well as operating the WaterWheel Tai Chi studio. Tim has a diverse background in teaching and the arts. Upon completion of his B.A. at Fairfield University, he worked as a painting instructor, and he has also worked as a performing musician throughout southern New England. Most recently, he has completed his M.A. in the Health Arts and Sciences program at Goddard College.