Teachers
WCA course leaders are all distinguished practitioners renowned for their expertise in Chinese herbal medicine. As a student, you'll have the opportunity to gain unparalleled insights and mentorship from professionals deeply rooted in the art and science of herbal healing, giving you the skills you'll need to become an effective practitioner.
Andrew Flower
Andrew is a past President of the UK Register of Chinese Herbal Medicine (RCHM) and has advised the European Herbal Traditional Practitioners Association (EHTPA) on developing research strategies in Europe.
Michi Naomoto
Since graduating with an honours degree in Traditional Chinese Medicine in 2003, Michi Naomoto has built up her own successful practice based in West Oxfordshire where she has been practicing Acupuncture and Chinese Herbal Medicine for 20 years.
Simon King
Simon King has worked as a practitioner of Chinese medicine for thirty years.
Isabel Cherry
I have been a practitioner of Chinese Medicine for 15 years and am dedicated to providing my patients with the best level of care and results.
Christopher Etheridge, PhD
Chris currently works full time as medical herbalist and runs two busy practices in Central London and Epping.
Tony Harrison
Tony has been practising CHM since 1997 and has served on the RCHM governing council from 1999 to present with responsibility for materia medica/approved suppliers and the much acclaimed Chinese Herb Garden.
Martin John
Martin qualified with a double degree level (BHSc) in both Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine from the Southern School of Natural Therapies in Melbourne, Australia, which has one of the highest standards for Chinese Medicine qualifications and practice in the West.
Lily Lai, PhD
Lily has combined a busy practice with a ground breaking career as a practitioner-researcher and she currently holds a visiting academic position at Southampton University.
Beatriz Linhares
For over 15 years Beatriz ran a dermatology clinic at Whipps Cross NHS Hospital in Leytonstone, East London, in collaboration with consultant dermatologists and herbalist colleagues.
Danny Maxwell, MA (Cantab), MSc, LicAc
With over 18 years clinical experience, he practices from clinics in London and Somerset.
Graeme McCracken
Graeme McCracken started his study of Chinese Medicine in 1998, His main Oriental medical training occurred in London with additional studies in Hong Kong, New York and mainland China. He holds a BSc (Hons) in Traditional Chinese Medicine, Acupuncture, and a Diploma in Tui Na (Chinese Medical Massage).
Michael McIntyre
Michael McIntyre has practised herbal medicine and acupuncture for over thirty years.
Clare Mulligan
Clare is especially passionate about women’s health and emotional conditions which both respond exceptionally well to TCM.
Martin Powell
Martin taught at the University of Westminster from 2002-15, helping set up their Chinese Herbal Medicine MSc programme and lecturing on phytochemistry and mushroom nutrition.
Graeme Tobyn, PhD
Dr. Graeme Tobyn was course leader for the BSc and MSc Herbal Medicine programmes at the University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) where he also taught research methods to post-graduate students in the Faculty of Health. As an Honorary Research Fellow, he continues his investigations of the history of medicine and science.
Trevor Wing
Trevor runs a busy private clinic in London where he carries out clinical research studies and treats a wide range of gynaecological and obstetric conditions including ovarian dysfunction, tuboperitoneal disease, uterine disease, gestational disorders, post-partum disorders and menopausal syndrome.
Nina Zhao-Seiler
Nina got her first TCM education during six years in Zurich, San Francisco and Hamburg, followed by three years of internship and continuing education at the TCM University Teaching Hospital and private clinics in Chengdu, China.