Alex Turner
After practicing and teaching shiatsu for many years, Alex Turner then went on to study acupuncture. He holds a BSc (Hons) in Acupuncture from the University of Kingston and has over 25 years of clinical experience.
His style of acupuncture integrates Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and 5 Element acupuncture. As well as using techniques such as moxibustion, cupping and guasha, he also brings his bodywork experience to the treatment. This may include techniques such as acupressure, Channel palpation, rotations and gentle stretching.
He was Course Director and tutor at The Devon School of Shiatsu where he also taught for many years before moving to Bristol. He has also taught practical skills at the prestigious College of Integrated Chinese Medicine in Reading .
Our Results
Practice Areas
In 2018 Alex was awarded a scholarship for his work in cancer care to travel to Heilongjiang University Hospital for Traditional Chinese Medicine to deepen his understanding of Acupuncture, Tuina and Qigong. For over 10 years, he was part of The Core Therapy Team at the Penny Brohn Cancer Care Center pre pandemic where he was an acupuncturist on The Treatment Support Clinic. He also practiced shiatsu there and continues to teach Qi Gong online. He was a lead facilitator on their residential courses.
Lifestyle, Nutrition and Mindfulness
Drawing from both modern nutritional research and longevity science, as well as the traditional healthcare practices and wisdom of East-Asian medicine, Alex can guide you in making positive healthy lifestyle choices specifically focused on helping your health issues.
With 35 years of experience practicing Martial Arts, Mindfulness and Meditation, Alex can advise on energy building and strengthening exercises, postural alignment, relaxation techniques and meditation that are based on these disciplines.
Qualifications
Bachelors of Science (BSc) Degree in Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine
The College of Integrated Chinese Medicine & Kingston University 2011-14
Diploma in Shiatsu
The Devon School of Shiatsu 2001-04
Post-graduate Scholarship in Cancer Care
Heilongjiang University Hospital for Traditional Chinese Medicine 2018
