On a patient-by-patient basis I employ a holistic approach to understanding the root of diseases and apply my medical knowledge, scientific analysis and intuitive capabilities to adopt a course of treatment that guarantees a high rate of success for my patients.

I originally trained in western medicine, completing five years at medical school in Ukraine. However during my studies I became frustrated with idea that I might know lots of information about how the body works and yet still not be able to bring a fully rounded (physical and emotional) therapeutic effect to my future patients.

I came to this realisation after observing patients being treated in hospital during my training. My father had taught me about herbal and folk medicine as a child and I realised that I needed a more holistic approach to health, that cares for all aspects of our being, not just the physical.

I searched around and after talking to my friend's mother, who was a teacher at the local university I found that acupuncture could be what I was looking for. I was luck enough to be introduced to an ophthalmologist, Dr Sun-Chen-Lee, who was among the few acupuncture practitioners in my town. After a few years of apprenticeship in his busy practice, I moved to London and did my acupuncture degree at the University of Westminster, followed by a post graduate degree in Chinese Herbal Medicine.

I still find the subject more and more fascinating with every year in my practice.