About Andrew Loosely

Columnist, author, broadcaster and practitioner of natural medicine. Dip.CH, DCHAc (Beijing), MCMIR, Director of Chinese Medicine for Unified Register of Herbal Medicine (URHP).

Andrew is the founder and director of the Healthwise Clinic of Natural Medicine. As the fifth generation in his family to use herbs Andrew learnt about plants from his mother and grandparents in the south of Germany. Years later he went on to study Chinese medicine after his own experience of acupuncture.

He is a registered and qualified practitioner of acupuncture, herbal medicine, massage and all other aspects of Chinese medicine.

Andrew now spends a large part of his week working in the areas of gynaecology, fertility, skin disorders and preventative medicine. He is based in Harley St, London and Burnham in Bucks.

Andrew is passionate about reducing the chemical overload on our bodies. Healthwise already produces a range of organic skin balms designed for every type of skin problem, and is launching a 100% natural cosmetics and body care range. The initial products include moisturisers and body lotions for dry sensitive, normal and oily skins.

As well as treating health problems, Healthwise Clinic provides advice and treatment for maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Andrew gives regular talks on the Chinese view of health which gives deeper significance to the mind and emotions, and the way we relate to our environment to gain maximum health. As our everyday life becomes more filled with chemicals, it is important that, with a few simple steps, we reclaim our birthright for long happy healthy lives.

Herbal medicine

Andrew studied herbal medicine first with Michael Tierra who is one of the USA’s top authorities in natural medicine. He studied with native Americans as well as influential people in China and India. Michael Tierra created a new type of global medicine using Western, Chinese and Ayurvedic herbs called planetary herbalism, and founded the Herbalists Guild in the USA. Andrew studied with Michael and his wife for 3 years with their UK course.

Acupuncture

Andrew then studied acupuncture with the Acumedic Foundation the first group in the UK in collaboration with Beijing University – China’s leading University of traditional medicine. It’s the place to study if you can. "We were trained with doctors and professors from Beijing Hospital and also examined by the head of Beijing University".

Andrew's professor, Professor Man Fong Mei, is well known here in the UK and frequently presents papers to the World Health Organisation and is also a big figure in China. He’s the founder of Acumedic and used to treat Lady Diana and other famous people. He is leading the way in regulation for the Chinese medicine group and runs courses for GP’s to study acupuncture.

“I decided to study in the UK so that I could do 5 ½ years training which is the norm in China to become a Doctor of Traditional Chinese Medicine”, says Andrew. “ When I was 11-13 I lived in Hong Kong where I experienced TCM in action. It was everywhere and a completely natural route to health.!”

Andrew first treated fertility successfully by prescribing beetroot to a friend of his who fell pregnant within 6 weeks, after trying for almost 4 years! Subsequently all fertility cases have been treated with a combination of acupuncture and herbal medicine.

Andrew Loosely, the founder of Healthwise Clinic of Natural Medicine, is Director of Chinese Medicine for the Unified Register of Herbal Practitioners. He is also a member of the Royal Society of Medicine .

Andrew Loosely is author of '7 Secrets of Healthy Living', which was written to reveal and simplify the ancient wisdom of Chinese medicine and allow people to use this wisdom to improve their everyday health. It costs £9.99 and can be purchased here.

Dr. Jennifer Harper-Deacon (columnist for the Sunday Times Style magazine) endorses his book by saying "7 Secrets of Healthy Living is a beautifully written book that clearly explains the incredible system of Chinese medicine and makes the subject accessible and alive! It’s full of simple, practical tips and information on diet, exercise, emotional health and how Chinese Medicine can enhance our quality of life and wellbeing."