About Steve

Steve obtained a Bachelor of Science Degree ( B.Sc. hons. ) in Acupuncture from the University of Westminster in 2000. Shortly after this he moved to Japan with his wife to find a teacher he could study under and learn the art of acupuncture and moxibustion in a traditional way. Not being inspired by the acupuncturists he observed Steve was going to return to London when by chance he had the good fortune to meet his teacher Edward Obaidey -sensei. Steve spent an intensive 5 years with Edward-sensei. Edward -sensei is a highly skilled practitioner of the art who has had the privilege to study under the late great Misao Takenouchi -Sensei and his current teacher Masakazu Ikeda -sensei. Edward-Sensei has given numerous seminars in Japan, Australia, America, Canada and England. He founded the Japanese Acupuncture and Moxibustion Skills Foundation; an organization dedicated to the practice and preservation of Classical Oriental medicine and has translated Ikeda-sensei's Traditional Acupuncture and Moxibustion Treatment into English.

Steve has come to Europe directly from Japan in the realization that there is a need for tradition and skill to be practiced for the benefit of his patients. He believes that in this day and age and with the advance of modern technology and science and the desire to capitalize on declining global recourses, people have forgotten that true health and happiness is self generating. It is the responsibility of the individual to nurture and develop something from a "weaker" structure or resource rather than from an excessive "stronger" one. What this means in terms of health and well being is that everyone has a weak link and if the weakest link is strengthened, then less strain is placed on the "stronger" links. This creates a more harmonious chain and "inner balance" is achieved. Nothing is achieved by accident, generally, if you pay attention to lifestyle, diet and exercise, then true health and wellness can be achieved and maintained. In this context, Steve believes that the true physician should create an environment which allows the patient to nurture and empower his or her own health and wellbeing and in this way current conditions recover and future diseases or illness are prevented.

Before studying medicine, Steve was a Photographer and has had work exhibited in top galleries in London and abroad.

Steve enjoys photography , Tai Chi and I-Chuan and spending time with his family.