Dr (TCM) April Kim - Acupuncturist

April Kim comes from a long line of traditional holistic doctors. Her great grandfather was the famous Korean doctor Jonghwa Kim.

April graduated from Beijing University of Traditional Chinese Medicine with a Bachelor of Medicine and from Middlesex University with a BSc (Hons) in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM).

The full time, five year degree included six months internship at two of the largest hospitals in Beijing, China. The placement consisted of time spent covering a wide range of areas, such as cardiology, neurology, respiratory, gynaecology, dermatology, traumatology and paediatrics.

Since then, April Kim has undertaken several post graduate courses including working with the renowned acupuncturist at Zhong Ri hospital in Beijing, Dr Yu Lan Bai, where April Kim studied the art of abdominal acupuncture (Fu Zhen).

April also practices at Dunedin Private Hospital and Royal Berkshire Hospital.

April is a member of the British Acupuncture Council (BAC), The Association of Traditional Chinese Medicine (ATCM) and the British Fertility Society (BFS). All members are bound by a strict code of ethics and conduct and are legally insured.

Acupuncture
Acupuncture is the ancient healing art of inserting very fine needles into specific points along pathways on the body to activate the Qi (energy). The flow of Qi can be disrupted by many ways, i.e. emotions, poor diet, overwork, trauma, stress, etc. Acupuncture acts to restore the natural flow of Qi bringing a holistic balance back to the body.

Herbal Medicine
Chinese herbalism is the oldest continually practised medical profession in the world. Herbs are made up of leaves, stems, bark, roots or seeds. They each have a unique action. Cleverly combined together to perfectly suit each individual, they perform a multitude of tasks and help bring a holistic balance back to the whole body.

Conditions treated
Reproductive, musculoskeletal, rheumatology, respiratory, neurology, gastrointestinal, cardiovascular, mental, emotional, gynaecology, dermatology, menopausal symptoms, pregnancy care, etc.

Treatments
Acupuncture, Chinese herbal medicine, cupping, moxibustion and gua sha.

Practices & Specialities

• Acupuncture
• Herbal Medicine

Qualifications

BM (Beijing) BSc (Hons) TCM, MBAaC