About
Us
The Academy of Oriental
Medicine Ltd was started by Dr Graham Chandler &
Dr Philip Lawes. It was founded with the idea to keep
the disciplines of Traditional Chinese Medicine together
as they are taught in China and the Far East, instead
of studying the disciplines individually as is the common
practice within the UK.
This gives the therapist a far greater knowledge and
the potential to treat a wider range of diseases and
dysfunction. All directors are multi-disciplined therapists,
and have travelled the Far East taking courses and studying,
to enable them to treat and teach with a much wider
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Dr Graham Chandler & Dr Philip Lawes
Graham and Philip are the founder members
of the Academy of Oriental Medicine. Before starting their
studies into the world of medicine, they were close friends
through the martial arts.
Both are advisors to the British Register
of Complementary Medicine (BRCP) / Institute for Complementary
Medicine (I.C.M.), and Philip is a member of The Acupuncture
Stakeholders Group and The Chinese Medicine Working Group
working towards the statutory regulation of Acupuncture
and Herbal Medicine in the United Kingdom. You can find
information about complementary medicine at the I.C.M.’s
web-site www.icmedicine.co.uk
Between them they hold qualifications in:
Remedial Massage, Physical Therapy / Sports Injuries, Cranial
Technique, Amatsu Japanese Medicine, Acupuncture & Moxibustion,
Anmo (Chinese Massage), Tui Na (Chinese Physical Therapy),
Advanced Tui Na, Paediatric Tui Na, Chinese Herbal Medicine,
Qi Gung, Traditional Thai Massage and Masters of Science
degrees in Oriental Medicine.
In 2000 Graham and Philip were awarded the titles: Doctor
of Traditional Chinese Medicine by the China Academy of
Traditional Chinese Medicine in Beijing, and more recently
(2005) they have both completed a Doctor of Philosophy Degree
(PhD) in Oriental Medicine (Graham was awarded for “Best
Dissertation & Phil got the “University President’s
award for Best Overall Candidate”) with the American
Liberty University in California. Together they run a clinic
in Essex and courses throughout the U.K. and Ireland.
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| Philip with Dr. Howard
Kim (vice president of the A.L.U.) and Graham with Dr.
Kevin Soltani (president of the A.L.U.) while visiting
the head office of the American Liberty University in
California. |
Professor Zhao JiHui
Prof. Zhao is the highest-ranking
lecturer within the A.O.M., with over 30 year’s
medical experience. He started his studies in 1973 at
the Beijing University of T.C.M., and between 1976-1995
was employed by the Institute of Acupuncture & Moxibustion,
China Academy of T.C.M. as a Doctor and Professor of
T.C.M. He was also employed by the Training centre of
the China Academy as the Director of Training.
During the above time, he also worked in:
• Zuhala Hospital UAE for clinical treatment with
acupuncture and T.C.M. (1988-1990)
• Sokbamia Hospital, Yugoslavia, for clinical and
teaching works in T.C.M.
• Acupuncture Training Centre of Buda Norway
• Bashu Hospital, India, lecturing in T.C.M. and
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He has also worked in Pakistan, Greece,
Israel, Sweden and the U.K. (for the A.O.M.) teaching Acupuncture
and T.C.M.
At present, Prof. Zhao is treating clients in London and
teaching with the A.O.M.
Kerry Hearn and Susan Chandler
For several years Kerry and Susan
have been assisting and teaching for the Academy in their
specialist areas. Both hold qualifications in Anmo (Chinese
Massage/Acupressure), TuiNa (Chinese Physical Therapy),
Tao-Yin (positional release techniques/cranial technique),
Acupuncture & Moxibustion and Chinese Herbal Medicine.
They graduated with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Oriental
Medicine in 2005 (both achieving a 1st in their grades).
Kerry teaches the fundamental theory of
Traditional Chinese Medicine and Susan is involved teaching
TCM Gynaecology for the Academy and assisting Graham on
Qi Gung / Tao-Yin courses in the UK and Ireland. As well
as teaching for the Academy both are in private practice
and in the process of completing Master of Science Degrees
in Oriental Medicine.
Additional Staff:
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Jay Golding
Jay Golding is a therapist assisting in Graham Chandler’s
practice. Qualified in Acupuncture & Moxibustion,
Anmo, TuiNa and Tao-Yin, Jay is also in the final stages
of his B.Sc. Degree in Oriental Medicine.
Under personal tuition from
Graham Chandler, Jay is also studying / practicing
the advanced systems of Qi Gung & Tao-Yin and
assists Graham on his lectures and courses throughout
the U.K. & Ireland.
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Richard Pearson
Richard works as a therapist assisting in Philip Lawes’
clinic. Like Jay, he is in the final stages of his B.Sc.
Degree in Oriental Medicine showing a natural flair
for TCM theory/diagnosis, Herbal Medicine and an interest
in the classical texts of TCM.
Richard assists in the preparation
of Herbs for the B.Sc. Degree course, under the guidance
of Prof Zhao and Phil.
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Both Richard and Jay have also spent
time in Beijing working in the Japan-China Friendship Hospital
(in cardiovascular, dermatology departments) and the He Ping
Li Hospital (in neurology and orthopaedic departments).
After they have completed the B.Sc. degree, Richard and Jay
wish to enter onto the Master of Science Degree programme
and hopefully will teach for the Academy in the future.
Clinics / Treatment Rooms / Training Centre
There are A.O.M. associated clinics throughout
the U.K. and Ireland. The head office of the Academy is
Unit 12b, Bates Industrial Estate (The Old Brickworks),
Church Road, Harold Wood, Romford, Essex, where Philip and
Graham run their practice from and also students complete
their course modules and clinical practice.
All classes are held in small groups
with a maximum of 10 students per class. This enables a close
working relationship between student and instructors.
Our Treatments
The Chinese believe that the body has
an energy force running throughout it. This energy force is
known as Qi. The Qi consists of all essential life activities
which include the spiritual, emotional, mental and physical
aspects of life. A person's health is influenced by the flow
of Qi in the body, in combination with the universal forces
of Yin and Yang. If the flow of Qi is insufficient, unbalanced
or interrupted, Yin and Yang become unbalanced and illness
may occur.
At the Academy of Oriental Medicine, we strive to rebalance
your Qi and diminish any illness from which you may suffer.
We use techniques and treatments that have been proven to
work for at least the last five thousand years.
What's involved in your treatment?
Each session is tailored to your own personal needs,
and the following methods can be used to bring you back to
health.
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Acupuncture
To fix long term problems and re-energize
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Tuina
To release tension and re-educate the body. |
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Muscular
Skeletal Diagnosis
To diagnose any imbalances in the structure and makeup
of the body. |
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Amma
To tonify and promote repair. |
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Internal
Organ Massage
To balance the organs and release toxins and tensions. |
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Kenkujutsu
Cranial Balancing
Reshaping the skeleton and ensuring that you stay
pain free. |
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Massage
To ease off tight muscles and leave you feeling healthy
and relaxed. |
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Herbs
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Oriental Medicine is first and foremost
based on preventative measures. We boast an expert knowledge
of injury prevention and management as used by the Football
Premier League and professionals alike.
Through our diagnosis we are able to determine the body's
weaknesses, which will invariably lead to sickness or
pain. By applying the appropriate treatment we are able
to subsequently keep that person healthy, focused and
working. This can dramatically reduce the amount of
lost working hours and income due to sickness.
Oriental Medicine treats the body as a whole. Excessive
stress can lead to a wide range of physical and mental
problems, including organ and muscular dysfunction (a
few examples are Irritable Bowel Sydrome (IBS) and Sciatica).
With specialised treatments and advice utilising our
expertise at the Academy, these and many other conditions
can be easily treated.
The Academy of Oriental Medicine has been working with,
and advising the Institute of Complimentary Medicine
(ICM) to develop one of the most comprehensive treatments
in the United Kingdom and China to date and to oversee
the safe practice and procedures of Oriental Medicine
across the UK. We also provide our expert advice to
the BBC.
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What we can treat
Through our knowledge of traditional Chinese medicine,
we are able to treat an extensive range of ailments, including
the following;
Back pain, headache, migraine, constipation, diarrhoea, IBS,
period pains, depression, colds, insomnia, stress, lack of
energy, sports injuries, arthritis, frozen shoulder, tennis/golfer's
elbow, skin complaints, RSI, vertigo, asthma, allergies, weight
loss, and many more. Please call to discuss your individual
treatment.
Contacting
the Academy
Should you wish to
further your knowledge of the Academy or simply wish to discuss
your personal requirements, please do not hesitate to contact
us on the telephone number, postal address, or e-mail address
specified below.
Postal Address
Academy of Oriental Medicine,
Unit 12b, Bates Industrial Estate (The Old Brickworks),
Church Road, Harold Wood, Romford, Essex, RM3 0JA
Tel: 01708 370822
E-Mail:
enquiries@academyoforientalmedicine.co.uk
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