Andreas Feyler BSc / BAppSc, MBAcC, MRCHM, FATCM

Acupuncture is an ancient therapy, originating in far eastern countries, particularly China, where written records of its existence have been found which date back 3000 years. The treatment consists of inserting very fine, hair-like needles to a shallow depth into specific points on the skin.

Traditional acupuncture has its own method of diagnosis, which is based on an appraisal of the whole person, making it a very individualistic and holistic treatment.

Central to the philosophy of Acupuncture is that of balance: 'Qi' (pronounced 'Chee') is the vital life force within us, and flows around the body and through the internal organs in meridians or channels. When a disorder arises, it is because of an interruption to the smooth balance of this flow.

Yin and Yang are also fundamental to Chinese medicine philosophy. Again, these are related to balance. Yin is quiet, cool, dark, and moves downwards, while Yang is lively, warm, light, and moves upwards. In good health, both are working in harmony and keep each other in balance. However, if either is too weak or too strong, it will adversely affect the other, and an imbalance results, leading to a health problem.

A wide variety of conditions can be helped by acupuncture.
Some examples are:

• Musculoskeletal pain (back or joint pain, sports injuries,
   frozen shoulder, stiff neck, arthritis, etc)
• Stress / insomnia / exam or competition nerves
• Migraine
• Asthma / hay fever / lung problems
• Addictions – smoking / drugs / alcohol/sugar
• Depression
• Digestive disorders
• Gynaecological disorders
• Eczema / psoriasis / skin complaints
• ME / chronic fatigue


Andreas Feyler
Graduated from RMIT University (Melbourne, Australia) with a BAppSc in Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine in 1999 after attending a year-long clinical internship at the First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing University of Traditional Chinese Medicine (China). This degree is mapped against the traditional 5 Year Bachelor’s degree program leading to a Doctor of Chinese Medicine.

Andreas has been working in busy clinics throughout the North West of England for 6 years now. He is a member of the British Acupuncture Council (BAcC), the Register of Chinese Herbal Medicine (RCHM), and was recently awarded a fellowship at the Association of Traditional Chinese Medicine (ATCM). Andreas is also a main lecturer of Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine at the University of Wales and conducts regular seminars at the Shulan College in Manchester and at the University of Leeds.