Qualified in acupuncture (1991). Postgraduate training in China (Beijing), Vietnam and Japan. Qualified in Chinese herbs  using in the Kampo system (1996). BSc Psychology (UCL), MSc  Complementary Therapy Studies (University of Westminster), PhD in Health Sciences from the University of York (2010), Qualified in Craniosacral therapy (2013). PhD research focused on depression and led to largest UK clinical trial of acupuncture to date – comparing acupuncture with counseling and usual GP care. Worked with fertility, pregnancy care and childbirth, addiction, stress , trauma, emotional problems, depression and anxiety. Worked with elderly patients in a hospital based outpatient community project (The Hoxton Health Group).  Clinical experience includes working in private practice, community projects, in a GP surgery and at the BBC. Moved to York in 2003. In addition to clinical work I have a film project completed on biodynamic craniosacral therapy and I am currently working on a short introductory film about the five elements of Chinese medicine. I greatly value the wisdom and understanding of traditional Chinese medicine and strive to achieve the best results for every patient I work with, whatever conditions or ailments they bring. I feel it is a privilege to practice this medicine.