Traditional Acupuncture & Tuina

Traditional acupuncture is an ancient healthcare system originating from East Asia. Its main principles were established over 2000 years ago, and through the intervening millennia its theory and practice have been progressively honed and revised, making it as relevant for today’s healthcare needs as it has ever been.

Charles has been practicing acupuncture since 2008. He holds a BSc in Acupuncture from the College of Integrated Chinese Medicine and is a member of the British Acupuncture Council, the main regulatory body for traditionally trained acupuncturists in the UK. He also holds a Diploma in Tuina (Chinese Massage) and completed further clinical training at Yunnan Provincial Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine in Kunming, China.

Prior to training as an acupuncturist, Charles studied Engineering followed by Theology and Religious Studies at the University of Cambridge. For his undergraduate dissertation he undertook research into spiritual healing, and it is this that led him into the field of alternative medicine and ultimately to train as an acupuncturist.

Alongside acupuncture, Charles maintains a long term involvement in sport. He rowed in the Great Britain Junior Team and competed at an elite level as a student. He now coaches rowing and has taken numerous crews to podium finishes in national competition.

Using his unique combination of acupuncture, Chinese massage and sporting experience, he is able to provide effective treatment programs for a wide range of conditions. In addition he has a special interest in stress-related disorders such as anxiety, insomnia and headaches.