Laurence Bridgeland

Acupuncturist & Chinese Medicine

I started my informal studies in Chinese Medicine during the sixteen years I spent in Asia working as a teacher and studying martial arts. To be a Master of martial arts one has to be able to heal as well as harm and I was thus guided towards the practice of Tui Na ( acupressure massage ) as the most suitable methodology for this. This practice is only one of the therapeutic methods of Chinese medicine andbut we also offer Acupuncture, Herbal medicine, Moxibustion and Cupping.

In 2004, I moved to Australia to begin my formal studies in Chinese medicine and Acupuncture at the National Institute of Health Sciences in Brisbane. I had to leave this course and return to the Isle of Wight to look after my ailing mother and subsequently my father. During this time I continued my studies at the College of Chinese Medicine in London and achieved an Advanced Diploma in Acupuncture and Chinese Herbal Medicine ( MPCHM ) with the highest mark the college had ever given.  

Though this three- year course provided me with a great understanding of ChInese medicine theory and practice, I felt that I wanted to continue my studies so I completed two further diploma courses in Chinese Medicine and Syndrome Acupuncture ( DCHAc ) and Chinese Herbal Material Medica ( CHMMD ), achieving first prize in both. 

In total I spent seven years in my formal studies and this included Anatomy and physiology, Pharmacology, Nutritional therapy, Syndrome Acupuncture, Chinese Herbal Medicine, Acupuncture Ffacial Rrejuvenation, Chinese Ccosmetology, Electro Acupuncture, FSN technique, Tui Na massage, Cupping therapy and Moxibustion. 

I am passionate about Chinese medicine and have achieved excellent results with many common and unusual ailments. In 2014 I passed an exam to be accepted into the ATCM ( Association of Traditional Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture ) MATCM

All the herbal medicines I use are in concentrated powder form and have been tested for purity. They do not contain animal products or any dangerous or prohibited herbs.These are made into individualised formulas based on the patient’s syndrome diagnosis.

Acupuncture is performed with incredibly thin disposable needles to minimise discomfort.

I have been treating patients on the Isle of Wight since 2007 and have a Chinese Medicine practice in Newport which I have named Restoring Harmony.

Nimnual Meerasri

Masseus

Nim was trained in Traditional Thai massage at Wat Po ( Temple ) and in Minburi college of massage in Bangkok and provides Therapeutic Traditional Thai massage (deep tissue massage) , Thai oil massage , Thai foot and leg massage ( reflexology ) and Herbal Compress therapy .
Traditional Thai Massage can be used as preventative or restorative therapy.

Nim worked full time in Thailand, often treating up to 10 people a day for seven years. This was followed by the last eight years of practice in the Isle of Wight. Nim worked in various treatment centres around Thailand thus enabling her to develop great technique and to continue learning from a variety of other practitioners.

Although Nim specialises in deep therapeutic treatments she can also offer relaxing and supportive therapy and has many regular customers.

Nim is fully insured to practice in the UK and has been working at Restoring Harmony for the past 8 years.