Koren Barnwell Natural Health Care | Qualifications:
Koren is one of Bristol's most highly qualified natural health practitioners:
- BSc Hons Oriental Medicine & Acupuncture
- Post-Grad Colon Hydrotherapy, Nutrition & Herbs
- Emergency First Aid - Holos Healthcare
- Post-Grad Sports Medicine
- Post-Grad Electro Acupuncture
- Post-Grad Trigger Point Acupuncture
- Post-Grad Children’s Acupuncture
- Post-Grad Pregnancy Massage
- Post-Grad Obstetric Complications in Pregnancy
- Post-Grad Acupuncture for Fertility
- Diploma Anatomy, Physiology & Body Massage
- Diploma Indian Head Massage
- Diploma Thai Massage
- Diploma Swedish Massage
- Post-Grad Tuina Chinese Massage Foundation
- Post-Grad Facial Revitilisation Acupuncture
- Post-Grad Aromatherapeutic Facials
- Post-Grad Cosmentic Acupuncture
My story...
"In 1994 whilst living in Holland, I was introduced to Traditional Chinese Medicine. There began a longstanding passion for Eastern Philosophy and the desire in me to travel and deepen my knowledge and understanding of such belief systems. Soon after, I found myself in Northern Thailand where, in 1996, I started my studies of Complementary Health.
Several years after learning Traditional Thai Massage, I eventually returned to the UK to become established as a natural healthcare practitioner. I went on to train and work as a Holistic Massage therapist in Brighton and, whilst raising my son, completed a six-year training course at Brighton University, qualifying with a science degree in Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine, alongside further qualifications in Swedish and Indian Head Massage. Before re-locating to Somerset in 2008, I ran a practice as both an Acupuncture and Massage therapist in Sussex.
As well as treating all general health issues, I commonly treat patients with stress-related issues and emotional problems, musculo-skeletal issues, and fertility and pregnancy related imbalances. I have attended post-graduate courses on the use of Acupuncture in Sports Injuries and Pregnancy and Infertility, and gained certification in Children’s Acupuncture, Trigger Point Therapy, Electro Acupuncture, Cosmetic Acupuncture, Pregnancy Massage and basic Tui Na techniques.
In more recent years my passion for food and nutrition led me to develop a particular interest in bowel health and digestive issues. As a result of treating and supporting many clients suffering with related problems, I find that these clients often need re-educating about diet, eating habits and general bowel health as part of a treatment programme. More recently I undertook training as a Colonic Hydrotherapist, enabling me to gain a greater understanding of many of the imbalances such clients present with. As a result I am able to provide a unique treatment package that may include various natural healthcare approaches, ensuring the best possible service for my clients.
I am wholeheartedly committed to the health and well-being of my patients. I believe in empowering the individual by encouraging self-help. Where possible I also give recommendations based on the principles of dietary and detox therapy, western herbal medicine, and eastern meditation techniques.I look forward to meeting you."
Several years after learning Traditional Thai Massage, I eventually returned to the UK to become established as a natural healthcare practitioner. I went on to train and work as a Holistic Massage therapist in Brighton and, whilst raising my son, completed a six-year training course at Brighton University, qualifying with a science degree in Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine, alongside further qualifications in Swedish and Indian Head Massage. Before re-locating to Somerset in 2008, I ran a practice as both an Acupuncture and Massage therapist in Sussex.
As well as treating all general health issues, I commonly treat patients with stress-related issues and emotional problems, musculo-skeletal issues, and fertility and pregnancy related imbalances. I have attended post-graduate courses on the use of Acupuncture in Sports Injuries and Pregnancy and Infertility, and gained certification in Children’s Acupuncture, Trigger Point Therapy, Electro Acupuncture, Cosmetic Acupuncture, Pregnancy Massage and basic Tui Na techniques.
In more recent years my passion for food and nutrition led me to develop a particular interest in bowel health and digestive issues. As a result of treating and supporting many clients suffering with related problems, I find that these clients often need re-educating about diet, eating habits and general bowel health as part of a treatment programme. More recently I undertook training as a Colonic Hydrotherapist, enabling me to gain a greater understanding of many of the imbalances such clients present with. As a result I am able to provide a unique treatment package that may include various natural healthcare approaches, ensuring the best possible service for my clients.
I am wholeheartedly committed to the health and well-being of my patients. I believe in empowering the individual by encouraging self-help. Where possible I also give recommendations based on the principles of dietary and detox therapy, western herbal medicine, and eastern meditation techniques.I look forward to meeting you."
"When the time comes for me to stop seeing Koren on a regular basis I will still book in quarterly visits as I'm a complete convert - acupuncture really works!"
Sam Brown (Marketing Manager).