About John Wheeler
ExperienceAfter originally working as an operating theatre nurse in the NHS and the private sector, John decided to follow his passion for Chinese medicine and graduated with honours at the University of Westminster in acupuncture.
John has also trained in auricular acupuncture specialising in treating addictions and psycho-emotional problems. He currently works in the NHS and in the field of addiction as an acupuncturist. He also teaches auricular acupuncture to undergraduate students, full body acupuncturists and to those working in the field of addiction.
John has also completed post graduate studies in Chinese cosmetic acupuncture and has a special interest and success in treating infertility and has lectured for the Zita West acupuncture network. He has also practised Qi Gong for the last eight years.
John has also studied shonishin, Japanese paediatric acupuncture which uses a non-needle technique which can treat babies as well as young children.
Qualifications
Member of the British Acupuncture Council
BSc (Hons) Chinese Medicine: Acupuncture
NADA Practitioner
Lic E.A.R. Practitioner (Auricular Acupuncture)
Lic Chinese Cosmetology
Personal Comment
Although acupuncture is a very ancient system of medicine, it has a real place in 21st century treatment. As a system on its own, acupuncture treats most conditions creating the space for health and a feeling of well being. However, the role of acupuncture alongside conventional medicine is also very impressive, and I strongly believe in the integration of both western and Chinese medical systems wherever appropriate. Acupuncture is particularly successful in combating the side effects of drugs and other interventions from western medicine.