Why did you become an acupuncturist?
I have always had a quick and curious mind, and therefore have always been fascinated with the sciences and especally how the human body functions. Yet I have also always maintained that behind the physical body is something more ineffable but of equal importance—indeed more important—than just the physical well being. No modality is more effective than acupuncture in its ability to treat a person simultaneously on all levels.

What distinguishes you from other acupuncturists?
My practice incorporates the system of Stems and Branches, ancient knowledge that allows me to treat in accordance with known cycles of time to ensure that acupuncture is administered when it is most powerful and beneficial for each patient. Only a small fraction of practitioners are working with the Stems and Branches although this system has been known about since ancient times and was written about in the old books. It allows the acupuncturist to gain deeper insight into the causes of diseases and each individual patient’s pathway back to health.

I graduated first class with an honors degree from the International College of Oriental Medicine UK, the only institution that currently teaches the Stems and Branches method. Training at ICOM lasts four years, double the amount of time required at other UK institutions.

What do you enjoy most about your work?
I love it because on any particular day, a patient will present with something unique. No two patients are ever alike and not even the same patient will present the same diagnosis on another day of treatment. This is because an acupuncturist is always changing and adapting to the needs of the moment—listening, receptive and alert to the flux of a patient’s ever-changing qi and supporting where he or she feels it is beneficial do to so—to create better balance in the individual. It makes for fascinating “detective work,” which is always alive and never dull. The close contact with patients and their health is one of the most rewarding aspects of my work.

What is the biggest misconception you hear about acupuncture?
People say or think that acupuncture is “just for pain relief” or “only good for this or that condition.” It is misleading to utter such statements. Acupuncture treats people not diseases, and it treats the whole person, including the mind. (Why are we all so “disease” focused?) Acupuncure is good at keeping you well—that is what it does so well! It is as preventive as it is curative. It makes you stronger and overall more balanced, with all your symptoms as part of the picture.

How do you stay healthy in your own life?
It is a lifelong journey to walk the talk, to put our knowledge into practice, but doing so is something I relish because it is part of what makes life meaningful to me. I feel life is but a classroom—we are here to learn a thing or two about our soul’s destiny and take it further in some way. I try to engage in a holistic form of exercise to compliment the holism of acupuncture. Yoga is my choice, as well as walking in nature. I like to spend time outside observing the processes of life unfold as we go through the seasons. I try to imagine what our forefathers were thinking when they created this medicine in the first place. It makes me feel connected to something bigger, a lineage that cumulatively is greater than my own lifetime can achieve. I find time to be calm and at peace before each treatment day in order to be as receptive and focused as possible on the needs of the patient. I eat lots of fresh and organic food. I strongly believe that it’s not difficult to be healthy—our bodies strive for it on a daily basis. We just have to learn how to not stand in the way, to understand the signals that our bodies are trying to give us when we experience symptoms.

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classicacupuncture.co.uk
simon.casciano@gmail.com
0044 1342 313695 or 0044 7816 113967

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The Five Elements Acupuncture Health Centre: Beech Road, Haslemere, Surrey GU27 2BX, England

The International College of Oriental Medicine: Van Buren House, Green Hedges Avenue, East Grinstead, West Sussex RH19 1BZ, England

Neil’s Yard Therapy Rooms: 2 Neils Nard, Covent Garden, London WC2H 9DP, England

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Why did you become an acupuncturist?
Growing up in Greece, I had no contact with acupuncture. At school I really enjoyed chemistry and biology and I always knew I would work in the sciences. In fact I started studying to become a geneticist thinking I would solve the mysteries of degenerative eye diseases, but I realized lab work is a very solitary business. What I really liked about acupuncture was the chance to solve riddles (two people presenting with a headache may have different causes) but also the interaction with patients. It satisfied my curiosity and passion for health and the human body and there’s nothing better than seeing someone leave my treatment feeling better than when they first walked in.

What distinguishes you from other acupuncturists?
I know what it’s like to have no idea about acupuncture so I make sure my patients understand the concepts in a language they can relate to. Some people prefer to hear about Yin and Yang, and others want it in relation to Western medicine. Still others like examples from everyday life and I appreciate that. Obviously having a successful treatment is the aim of what I do, but I also make sure every single patient gets the fullest attention and comfort possible. I don’t see why getting an acupuncture treatment means you can’t feel absolutely gorgeous at the same time.

What do you enjoy most about your work?
It is definitely the satisfaction of helping a patient feel better, whether it’s pain relief from an injury or helping them with stress. After all this time and countless treatments I still marvel at the effects and simplicity of acupuncture. It’s also great to be able to help patients see that our wellbeing is one big picture that needs attending to, not just separate individual problems. Our society is slowly remembering that diet, lifestyle and mental and emotional health all affect us. This has been acupuncture’s message all along and it’s fantastic to be able to be part of it everyday. My patients make it enjoyable too. They are all people I am responsible for, who look to me for help. I am intimately related to them in one way or another. It’s a great privilege.

What is the biggest misconception you hear about acupuncture?
When people tell me that it doesn’t work because they’ve had it once and nothing changed, which to me is like not having your car checked for years and then wondering why it broke down. When you take it to the mechanic, it’s obviously not going to be as simple a job as an annual check up. If you’ve had back pain for six months you will most probably need more than one treatment.

How do you stay healthy in your own life?
I practice moderation and mindfulness. Being healthy is more than concentrating on the physical aspect—I believe it’s all about fulfilment. When it decides to stop raining in London I like to bring out my kick scooter and it’s a great way to embrace the fresh air. I indulge in the occasional treat and try to make sure most of my nutrients come from real vegetables and food rather than supplements. The most important thing is, I try especially hard to never go to bed angry.

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The Hale Clinic: 7 Park Crescent, London W1B 1PF, England

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