Featured Therapist Details

Lilja Katanka

Address:	London, London. SE1 8NY
Phone:	077 3910 5885
Email:	acupuncture@lifeisforlivingwell.co.uk
Website:	www.lifeisforlivingwell.co.uk

About my Job

My job involves trying to get to the bottom of people's ailments, and trying to help them boost their own energy or get their systems back into alignment with Acupuncture and lifestyle or dietary advice.

Why I became a Therapist

I have had an interest in complementary and natural healthcare since I can remember. At school I was fascinated by Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) principles and Acupuncture, and did some work experience with a practitioner of TCM herbs and acupuncture, but decided to delay working in this field until I had more life experience. Subsequently, I experienced dramatic results with acupuncture first-hand, when she was suffering from severe glandular fever as a teenager. I then worked in the field of sustainable development until the time seemed right to go back to my original plan!

My Motivation

I love helping people get better, meeting a range of different people and investigating the source of people's problems to try and get efficient results. I am always learning new things, and trying to improve my own practice.

My Training

I studied for 4 years at Westminster University, London for a BSc in TCM Acupuncture (2:1 (hons), and studied at XiYuan hospital in Beijing for a few months. I also trained in Traditional Thai Massage in Wat Po, Bangkok, and have qualified in Facial Revitalisation Acupuncture, having studied under Virginia Doran.