Expert in Natural Health & Personal Development

Andrew is an internationally published expert in the traditional Eastern mind-body arts of healing & personal development.  He has been trained intensively by renowned masters in the Chinese, Tibetan, and Native Amazonian traditions. Andrew started his training at the age of 15.

Andrew also holds a BSc. Honours degree in Traditional Chinese Medicine; is a Licensed Acupuncturist; a fully accredited member of the British Acupuncture Council; member of the Royal Brompton Hospital NHS Trust; and Instructor Member of the Tai Chi Union of Great Britain.

Andrew’s book ‘Tai Chi: Ancient Physical Systems for Creating Inner Harmony and Equilibrium’ is published worldwide in English and German editions by Lorenz Books/Anness Publishing.

Andrew has been interviewed for print and radio internationally.

What sets Andrew apart is the breadth and depth of his understanding of the mind-body field, as well as his talent for communicating this wisdom in a direct and highly engaging way to people of all backgrounds. With his career experience in the corporate world, Andrew truly understands the effects of stress and the demands of modern life. He is in a unique position to be able to help people achieve healthier, less stressful and happier lives. His work as a healer, teacher and writer brings the benefits of authentic traditional wisdom to the modern world.

Andrew maintains a busy internationally based practice and has coached at major corporations including McCann-Erickson, Cable & Wireless and Ford Motor Company.

In addition to his Honours degree in Chinese Medicine, Andrew has an Honours degree in Law (LLB.); and speaks English, French & Spanish.

Mind-Body Training

Andrew had a keen interest in the deeper side of life even as a child, and embarked on his quest for self-knowledge and personal development at the age of 15, training in the traditional Japanese martial arts, as well as investigating the yogic tradition of India.

Meeting with Taoist masters took Andrew deeply into this powerful ancient Chinese tradition, which encompasses the full range of body, energy, mind and spiritual development work.

Andrew trained in all aspects of the Taoist tradition; including martial arts, healing, and spiritual development. Through the connections of his Taoist masters, he discovered the extraordinary spiritual teachings of the ancient Dzogchen tradition of Tibet, and was fortunate to become a disciple of the great Dzogchen master Chögyal Namkhai Norbu.

The Dzogchen teachings emphasise the direct experience of our true, primordially enlightened condition, introduced to the student directly by the master. These teachings are considered not only the peak of the Buddhist tradition, but also the essence of all spiritual paths. Dzogchen means 'Total Perfection' in Tibetan, a term which refers to the state of the real nature of all sentient beings.

Andrew's training in the Tibetan tradition also encompassed the teachings and methods of Tantrism (Vajrayana) and the Bon shamanic and spiritual tradition. He has been fortunate to receive teachings and initiations from many legendary Tibetan masters, in some cases their final teachings before they passed on.

Continuing his training in the healing arts, Andrew studied and practiced Tibetan medical & spiritual healing methods with renowned masters, and he also obtained an Honours degree in Traditional Chinese Medicine from the prestigious London College of Traditional Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine.

Aware since childhood that he had an innate connection to the Native American tradition, but not sure how (if at all) this would manifest; in 2006 Andrew encountered the renowned shaman (healer and spiritual teacher) Miguel Chiriap Inchit, of the indigenous Shuar tribe of Amazonian Ecuador, while he was on a visit to Europe. Recognising their mutual connection, and Andrew's capacity, Miguel Chiriap invited Andrew to visit the Amazon and train in his tradition. Andrew travelled and lived in the remote Shuar jungle lands and trained intensively in healing and spiritual work with this exceptional master, and other Shuar shamen (known as Uwishin in their language). Andrew was bestowed the honour of being accepted as an apprentice by Miguel Chiriap.

By training in these three great traditions: Chinese Taoist, Tibetan, and Native Amazonian; Andrew has obtained a multifaceted view of how we function as human beings, regardless of culture or race. It has given him an understanding of the commonality of key principles that underlie our body, energy, and mind; as well as a wealth of knowledge of how we can achieve healing and transformation.

It is Andrew's firm belief that having the information about how to transform body and mind is only a part of what is required to be a good teacher and healer - it is one's own practice and personal development that is most important, and that this is what constitutes genuine qualification to help others.

Summary of Andrew's Principle Teachers and Training

Chinese Tradition

BSc. Hons. Degree in Chinese Medicine – LCTA/Portsmouth University –
senior tutor Dr. Hui De Jin

Taoist Lineage Master B.K. Frantzis – Qigong; Taoist Neigong; Tai Chi; Hsing-I;
Bagua; Taoist Meditation; Qigong Tui Na Therapy; Certified as Instructor

Lineage Master Ding Teah An – Tai Chi; Qigong

Lineage Master Chen Xiao Wang – Qigong; Tai Chi

Professor Li De Yin – Hsing-I; Wudang Sword

Master He Jing Han – Tai Chi; Qigong

Master Wang Yang Ji – Bagua; Hsing-I

Tibetan Tradition

Chögyal Namkhai Norbu Rinpoche – Dzogchen teachings, transmissions and intiations;
                                               Vajrayana (Tantrism) initiations; Tibetan Yantra Yoga

Yeshe Namkhai – Dzogchen teachings

Chimmed Rigdzin Rinpoche – Vajrayana & Dzogchen initiations & teachings

Ato Rinpoche – Mahamudra, Vajrayana & Dzogchen initiations & teachings

Dr. Trogawa Rinpoche – Dzogchen & Vajrayana initiations & teachings

H.H. Sakya Trizin - Vajrayana initiations & teachings

Tsoknyi Rinpoche – Dzogchen teachings

H.H. The Dalai Lama – Mahayana teachings

H.H. Penor Rinpoche – Vajrayana initiations & teachings

Kusum Lingpa Rinpoche – Vajrayana & Dzogchen initiations & teachings

Sogyal Rinpoche – Dzogchen teachings

Dr. Nida Chenagtsang – Tibetan medicine; Mantra Healing initiations

Native Amazonian (Shuar) Tradition - Ecuador

Uwishin Miguel Chiriap Inchit – Initiations and teachings of traditional shamanic healing
                                         & spiritual work; Accepted as apprentice Shaman

Uwishin Julio Tiwiram Taish – Initiations and teachings of shamanic work

Indian Vedic Tradition

Dr. Shrikrishna – Traditional Vedic Yoga Pranayama

Japanese Tradition

Traditional Shotokan Karate

Hontaiyoshin Ryu traditional Jujitsu and Iaido (Japanese swordsmanship)

Education

Educated in London.
Law Degree (LLB Hons) from University of Wales, Cardiff Law School.
Bachelor of Science (BSc) Honours Degree in Traditional Chinese Medicine, London College of Traditional Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine / University of Portsmouth.

Business Experience

Merrill Lynch International Bank, Institutional Foreign Exchange Sales & Trading in London, handling major institutional clients, conducting live Forex trades of 30 – 900 m. USD daily. The ultimate stress environment!

Freelance brand identity consultant for major marketing and design consultancies in London, working on global corporate accounts.