Kyoko Durnall BSc(Hons)TCM:Ac, MBAcC, MRCHM, Dipl.O.M.(NCCAOM,USA)
Acupuncturist and HerbalistAfter moving to England from Japan, training for Tai Chi Chuan opened the door to the fascinating world of Qi. This led to the study of Shiatsu. I graduated from the London College of Shiatsu's 3-year practitioner training programme in 1997. I use Shiatsu massage in conjunction with Acupuncture when I feel appropriate for the patient/condition.
I also trained at The University of Westminster gaining a BSc degree in Traditional Chinese Medicine:Acupuncture, and qualifying as Acupuncturist in 2001. I then continued my studies of Chinese Herbal Medicine in the U.S.A. and qualified with a Masters degree in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine at the American College of Acupuncture & Oriental Medicinevisit ACAOM(ACAOM), in Houston, U.S.A. There I became a diplomate in Oriental Medicinevisit NCCAOM(NCCAOM) (National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine),(U.S.A.). I use Chinese Herbal Medicine in conjunction with Acupuncture.
I have undertaken further training in China and had great benefit from participating in the Clinical Internship Programme in the Hangzhou Hospital of TCM, affiliated to Zhejiang University of TCM.
In continuing to develop my understanding of Chinese Medicine, I have attended many advanced seminars on a variety of subjects. I have special interests in treating gynaecological conditions, fertility and pregnancy (I am a member of the Acupuncture Fertility Network). I have undertaken extensive post graduate studies with leading figures in these specialist area such as Jane Lyttleton, Zita West, Debra Betts, Jill Glover, Andrew Flower and Shulan Tang. Some of other seminars I have attended are: Virginia Doran & Jamie Hedger seminars on Facial Revitalisation Acupuncture and Mazin Al-Khafaji's seminar on allergic & autoimmune disease such as inflammatory bowel disease, rheumatoid arthritis & allergic asthma and Will Maclean's seminar on treatment of lingering pathogens.
I enjoy practising yoga, walking and slow jogging and offer my patients practical help with breathing and some exercises when appropriate.
I am a member of the British Acupuncture Councilvisit BAcC(MBAcC) & The Register of Chinese Herbal Medicinevisit RCHM(MRCHM). All BAcC & RCHM members have achieved recognised standards of qualification, have full professional insurance and are bound by Codes of Conduct and Good Practice.
