about
Myheadspace was set up by John Philbin with the aim of offering a professional complementary healthcare service accessible to people working in central London.
I believe that Western medicine has a fundamental role to play in treating illness. I also believe that complementary therapies and therapists have just as an important role by empowering patients to take control of their health and lifestyle to reach optimal health.
I have been a practising complementary health therapist for 15 years. Prior to this I worked in the City for a large oil company for over 10 years. My experience in complementary healthcare has given me the opportunity to work with many high profile organisations and charities. I have worked with the Complementary Health Trust at various hospitals and clinics around central London. Most of this time was spent working alongside patients with immune related illness. For a number of years I was a therapist at London Lighthouse, now part of the Terence Higgins Trust in West London. I have also worked for two 5 star Spa's The Mandarin Oriental, Knightsbridge and The Dorchester, Park Lane. I also currently run an acupuncture clinic for The Crescent, a charity in St Albans.
Last year I set up practice in Covent Garden my patients are local workers with various stress related conditions, fertility issues, digestive problems, RSI, backpain etc. I have a keen interest in how acupuncture can help with stress related illness in the workplace and the integration of acupuncture for the treatment of infertility. I continue to attend regular workshops and courses to keep me updated on current trends within complementary health care.
I am a member of the British Acupuncture Council
BSc Hons Acupuncture London College of Traditional Acupuncture and Oriental medicine, 90 Kingsway, North Finchley, London, N12 0EX
Treatment for Infertility with Chinese Medicine. The Royal College of Physicians, 11 St Andrews Place, Regent's Park, London NW1 4LE.
Diploma in Aromatherapy and Bodywork (Swedish massage, acupressure, aromatherapy and traditional Chinese medicine diagnostics) - Institute of Traditional Herbal Medicine and Aromatherapy , Regent’s college, Inner circle, Regent’s Park, London NW1.
Indian Head Massage - British School of Complementary Therapy, 140 Harley St, London W1N 1AH.
Auricular Acupuncture - Yuan Traditional Medicine College , 7a Clapham High St, London SW4 7TS.
Anatomy, Traditional Chinese Medicine Theory and Pathology – Westminster University , School of Integrated Health, 115 New Cavendish Street London W1W 6UW
Oriental Head Massage – The Spa at Mandarin Oriental , 66 Knightsbridge, London SW1X 7LA.
Advanced Massage techniques (Myofascial release, Trigger point therapy and deep tissue)- Jing Advanced Massage and training , 14 Kimberley Road, Brighton, East Sussex, BN2 4EP
Holistic Medical Massage for lower back, neck and shoulder pain - Jing Advanced Massage and training, 14 Kimberley Road, Brighton, East Sussex, BN2 4EP
