OUR STORY
FOUNDERS
philip weeks
A leading teacher of Master Tung style acupuncture. He is a Master Herbalist and Naturopath and has a MSc. in Nutritional Therapy. He speaks internationally on nutrition and functional medicine. He is renowned for his deep understanding and knowledge of ancient medicine, and his ability to make it relevant for today.
He teaches advanced Chinese Medicine approaches internationally, including blood letting/bleeding and flying needle technique.The author of two books published by Singing Dragon: ‘Make Yourself Better’ and ‘Painful Bladder Syndrome’. He has been in full time practice for over 21 years and has treated some 10,000 patients. His clinic is located in Marylebone, Central London.
darren rose
Darren has spent over two decades studying acupuncture, Chinese herbal medicine, cupping, tui na bodywork, nutrition, Qi gong, meditation and martial arts with some of the worlds best teachers. He is one of the 6th generation disciples of Song family xingyiquan. He continues to develop himself through ever deepening studies into classical Chinese medicine and the health arts.
He is the founder of his busy private clinic Darren Rose Wellness and The Yang Sheng Academy of Traditional Chinese Medicine, teaching Chinese medicine and health practices such as Qi Gong and meditation.
Darren specialises in Acupuncture for Infertility, IVF, Women’s Health and Pregnancy as well as other difficult to treat chronic health issues.
OTHER TUTORS
David Brown
David runs a busy private practice in Reading. Initially studying integrated traditional Chinese medicine and Five Elements Acupuncture, he later went through traditional mentorship which allowed him to deepen his understanding, culminating in an in-depth study of Classical Chinese medicine.
David is a passionate and patient teacher, with a breadth of experience. He has classical approach to healing where the patient is treated rather than the condition and he recognises and values the individuality of each student and is committed to them becoming the best practitioner they can.
Mir ali
Mir initially studied at the London College of Traditional Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine and has also interned at Zhejiang Hospital, Hangzhou, China. He is also trained in the practise and prescription of Classical and Modern Herbal Medicine.
Mir is also engaged in continuing education, practise and internship as a senior practitioner with The Association of Traditional Studies; in the areas of Acupuncture, Chinese Herbal Medicine, Bodywork, Chinese Philosophy and Daoyin.
Mir specialises in the areas of Women’s health and injury rehabilitation.
Victoria Yau
Victoria is originally from Hong Kong and has studied and trained with leading Traditional Chinese Medicine professors and practitioners in TCM style acupuncture as well as classical Chinese acupuncture and herbal medicine.
She specialises in cosmetic facial acupuncture and women’s health.
