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Daniel Gorvett

Bsc (Hons), TCM, MBAcC, Cert: Tuina & Qigong.

About Daniel

Daniel has completed a BSc (Hons) in Traditional Chinese Medicine & Acupuncture at the University of Westminster. He has also spent time in China where study in Acupuncture, Tuina (acupressure) and Qigong was taken up at Huaihua Medical College Hunan and the Zhejiang College of Traditional Chinese Medicine.

Having qualified post graduate in Herbal Medicine at the Institute of Chinese Medicine London, Daniel enjoys using plants to facilitate treatments.

Alongside his clinical work the practitioner has been involved in Tai Chi, Qigong for many years. He also has experience using NLP (neuro linguistic programing) mindfulness/meditation and is especially interested in how these arts can be applied to healing.

A visit to the clinic can be backed up by 21 years of clinical experience in the field of Traditional Chinese Medicine with a passion to help clients find their way with health.

Daniel includes Acupuncture, Cupping, Massage, Herbal Medicine, Diet and Qigong in his practice. Treatments are aimed at empowering clients to promote natural healing and restore balance in themselves.

Services

What We Do

Acupuncture

There are many factors that can upset the body's internal regulation in these areas such as stress, poor diet, injury and infection. By inserting and manipulating fine needles into channels at specific points acupuncture creates a stimulating effect and can help improve the function of immunity, repair and hormonal imbalances.

Herbalism

Herbal medicine can be used as a stand alone treatment, or can facilitate acupuncture and other aspects of clinical practice in stubborn or complex patterns of illness. Wherever possible clients will be encouraged to explore herbs available to them in the local environment, to get tasting the flavors and explore the actions for themselves

Tai Chi & Qigong

Join our online classes, where you will delve into breathwork, medical Qigong and channel theory with an experienced instructor. Live sessions run Thursdays at 11:00 am in blocks of 4 weekly classes, with recordings available for convenient practice. Face to face workshops are also running for practical fine tuning, contact us for details.

NLP

Details to follow...

My Photgraphy & Art

Please take time to visit my Highest Springs Photography and art websites

Photography - Reflections of Nature:

This collection of images demonstrate the beauty of nature and highlights the importance of our connection to the natural world. Highest Springs Photography proudly backs the RSPB. Help me support the protection of wildlife by donating to the RSPB South West.

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Visual Arts: painting, digital art & creative writing:

Insights and ruminations into the landscapes that shape understanding of a world. A journey of exploration into culture, history, nature and philosphy using mixed mediums of expression and thought. The images you will see here are all results of personal change, connections from my work as a clinician and influences from journeying into history and culture.

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Testimonial

What Client's Say

A few years ago I was told I had heredity glaucoma. The pressure had been building up in my eyes. So I have to be seen regularly at the hospital, but I decided to get other help. For me acupuncture was the way to go, combined with Qigong exercises. Well, I am thrilled to report that the pressures are now down to normal. I believe that keeping the natural flow of energy in the body is very important and acupuncture and Tai Chi helped me do this. Thank you Dan for helping and I recommend others to use these treatments.

Rose

I've had several treatments from Dan as has my partner. Dan is very knowledgeable, attentive and has a great way of putting you at ease. His last treatment on my partner helped her have an amazingly smooth labour, and speedy birth!.

C Mitchell

Before meeting Dan, I was very much put off acupuncture after previous appointments elsewhere. Too much treatment left me feeling more unwell and absolutely floored with my already low energy. Dan has such a magic intuition on how much my body will take and it gives me energy instead! It has also helped my ongoing pain and headaches/migraines . I am still going every 4 weeks whilst I work through many years of chronic health conditions. He is professional, caring and very easy to talk to.

S Pip

Ten years ago minor damage to my spinal cord killed motor nerves to my legs. After surgery I was told that they had stabilised the problem, but couldn’t help further…I was left with almost full faculties, but with a strange walk! As the muscles in my legs compensated they tightened up worsening matters. Physiotherapists suggested exercises, but not much happened. My wife and I always thought we would try Tai Chi once retired. After a fortuitous meeting with Dan Gorvett, he taught us seemingly effortless 18 exercises of the Shibashi Form. It's 3 months since I started my daily routine, although progress is slow it's been amazing. It has helped with my strength, flexibility, balance and breathing. I am now walking more normally. I whole heartedly recommend Tai Chi Qi Gong to young and old and Dan as your teacher, who is excellent and a fount of knowledge and enlightenment.

Mike

After a failed round of IVF, I decided to embark on acupuncture to complement our second attempt. From the very first meeting in Barnstaple, Daniel immediately put me at ease and made me feel comfortable, explaining how acupuncture works and the benefits I should feel - this was invaluable as I am terrified of needles! I saw him throughout my fertility treatment and I can honestly say the acupuncture made me feel amazing; the relaxing side effects really helped to balance out the chemical fertility treatment I was having. I am convinced that the acupuncture with Daniel was a massive help in achieving our positive pregnancy result and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend him to any other IVF ladies out there. Daniel, once again, thank you so much for all your help - your treatment has helped up to achieve our dream!

Mrs S. T., Barnstaple