About me
I am very grateful to have found Lu Jong and to be able to share Tulku Lobsang's teachings as an Educator of Lu Jong and Tog Chöd and a teacher of Shiné Meditation and very soon, Tsa Lung as well.
As a Medical Doctor practicing for 24+ years, Lu Jong has become an integral part of my practice, both personally and professionally. I believe we can improve health and wellbeing for ourselves, other people and the planet, by raising our awareness through mind-body practices. By combining Eastern and Western knowledge and practices, we can live happier, healthier and more responsible lives.
I was fortunate enough to grow up in a loving and supportive family in South Africa and was encouraged to learn and live moderately. Since moving to the UK in 2001, I have incorporated this early wisdom into my life and added to it with life experience, constant learning and exploration.
After working in hospitals and in different specialities including Psychiatry and Accident and Emergency, I trained as a GP (family doctor) so that I could treat people in the community and in urgent care. I am also trained in Medical Acupuncture, Nutrition and Sound Healing
Prevention of illness is very important and Mind-Body practices like Lu Jong are essential for this and to help people with certain chronic conditions that are often inadequately addressed by conventional healthcare.
When a medical colleague recommended Lu Jong in 2014, I was immediately inspired. I was drawn to The Five Elements Movements for its wisdom and versatility. By learning the Five Elements Movements and practising regularly, we can support their physical, mental and emotional health. I firmly believe this practice can have a huge impact on improving the health of people all over the world.
In 2014, I was the only teacher of Lu Jong in the UK. I have since introduced Tulku Lobsang's teachings to many people and trained several teachers. I have also trained as a Tog Chöd teacher and Shiné Meditation Teacher. Every year I attend at least one live retreat with Tulku Lobsang to enhance my knowledge and skill.
Prevention involves making healthier choices so I encourage people to engage in self-care and personal development through the vast wisdom available to us through these Tibetan Practices and Teachings. They have contributed significantly and so positively to my own understanding of people, nature and the body-mind connection, that I am extremely motivated to continue to teach it to people as part of my services as an Integrated Health Doctor through a not-for-profit social enterprise called Doctors Do Yoga CIC.
Please contact me if you would like to join our live Mon-Fri 8am BST classes
