I originally trained in western medicine, completing five years at medical school in Ukraine. However during my studies and observations I became frustrated with the idea that I might know lots of information about how the body works and yet still not be able to bring a fully rounded (physical and emotional) therapeutic effect to my patients.
My father had taught me about herbal and folk medicine as a child and I realised that I needed a more holistic approach to health, that cares for all aspects of our being, not just the physical.
My education in alternative medicine started with taking few years of apprenticeship in Acupuncture with Dr. Sun-Chen-Lee, M.D. (Lviv, Ukraine) while still studying Internal Medicine at Medical School. Later I got my degree in Traditional Chinese Medicine: Acupuncture, at the Westminster University, London, followed by a post graduate degree in Chinese Herbal Medicine.
Later I took a trip to China where I had an amazing opportunity to observe and learn from Dr Fen (Hangzhou, China) who has been practising Nine Palaces Acupuncture style all his life. That experience opened a new dimension for me in understanding the main pillars of Chinese Medicine.
Learning with Dr. Tan, Balance Acupuncture was a break through in increasing clinical results in my practice; from day one I have started applying his style. Further curiosity led me to find Master Tung’s Acupuncture style. I have had the great privilege to learn it from him directly and the only Tibetan disciple of Master Tung, Dachen Palden (now Dr. Palden Carson, M.D.).