Acupuncture has been practiced in eastern countries for 2,500 years. It is a traditional form of Chinese Medicine based on the theory that our body’s motivating force (Chi) moves through a network of channels that run beneath the skin and that illness arises due to blockages in the energy flow. Acupuncturists insert fine needles into points along the channels in order to re-balance the body’s energy, with the aim to restore health and a feeling of wellbeing. Treatment may also include the use of Moxibustion or infrared heat lamps.
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Go to our Acupuncturists’ pages (Suzie Maddison and Oksana Kozak) to find out more about them and their treatments.
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.).
Suzie is fully qualified in Traditional Chinese Acupuncture with a first class BSc (Hons). She is also a member of the British Acupuncture Council (BAcC) and as such, on the voluntary register accredited by the Professional Standards Authority.
Suzie discovered acupuncture when working long and stressful hours in advertising. She was so inspired by its power she quit her job and retrained as an acupuncturist. She has experience treating a wide range of conditions including sports injuries, pain management, stress, infertility, insomnia to name but a few. She is happy to talk to you about your condition and whether acupuncture is the way forward for you.