JULIE LEWIS - OSTEOPATH

I was born and bred in South East London and still live close by today, in the market town of Westerham , Kent . After school, having achieved A levels and a shorthand and typing qualification, I worked in publishing and banking, before deciding that I needed to do something different to fulfil my ambitions.

As a result I studied and graduated with a BSc (Hons) in Osteopathy from the European School of Osteopathy (ESO) in 1998. I now spend three days a week at the Blackheath Practice, one day in a General Practitioner's (GP) surgery and also tutor at the ESO. I love my job and get the greatest pleasure from watching bodies change during and after treatment. I am also constantly amazed at how the body adapts to trauma/stress and its ability to both cope and heal itself.

In my leisure time I enjoy spending time with my dog (a very fine Bull Mastiff x Labrador ) and undertaking DIY projects around my home - in an attempt to drag it out of the 1970's! I also love skiing and take most of my holidays in the winter months.

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OKSANA KOZAK - ACUPUNCTURIST

My first encounter with the Art of Oriental Healing was about 10 years ago while I was a student of General Medicine back in the Ukraine where I come from. I had an opportunity to observe and later to be an apprentice with a local Ophthalmologist who treated his patients with acupuncture. I witnessed the great power of needles and dreamt of becoming an Acupuncturist from that time.

The Chinese say, everything happens in a right time - I would add in the right place, too. My dream came true in 2004 when I obtained a BSc (Hons) degree in Traditional Chinese Medicine specialising in Acupuncture at the University of Westminster , London .

I have been employed by the NHS for the last two years to provide auricular (ear acupuncture) and body acupuncture to the patients of Substances Misuse Services. As well as being in private practice I do voluntary work at the NHS Gateway Clinic. Prior to my professional training in Acupuncture I was practicing and teaching various types of bodywork privately and for corporate clients.

My greatest joy in life is my little daughter who was born in May 2005. Also I like learning languages. Apart from my native language (Ukrainian) I am fluent in Russian, Polish and English. French is my current subject to polish.

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GUY CAPLAN - ACUPUNCTURIST

I originally trained to be a mental health nurse and worked in several community mental health teams in London . My interest in Acupuncture started when I was studying massage in Thailand . On my return to the UK I graduated as an Acupuncturist with a Licentiate in Acupuncture (Lic Ac) from the School of Five Element Acupuncture (SOFEA) in May 2002 and as well as working at the Blackheath Practice also work in another Practice in Camden.

As well as treating patients I'm also the second year co-ordinator and a tutor at SOFEA. Through all my studies and years of practice I've become more and more aware that the integration of body, mind and spirit is paramount for our health and happiness in this stressful and demanding world.

When not at work I enjoy socialising with friends, swimming, yoga and developing green fingers as I have recently moved and now have a garden to potter in when not working.

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