Biography

Jaime Gonzalo Rodriguez began his study of Chinese martial arts as a teenager, and in 1994 started his studies of modern and classical Chinese. In 1998 he began his study of Traditional Chinese Medicine, graduating in 2003 as a licensed Acupuncturist from ‘The College of Integrated Chinese Medicine’. Jaime Rodriguez has received teachings in unique practical Chinese therapeutics and theory, as passed down through his Taoist and martial lineage. As well as completing apprenticeships with Doctors, Liu Xian (Chinese herbal therapy, orthopedics & traumatology) and Zhao Shuian (Chinese ‘Tuina’ massage & herbal therapy). Later, he too completed an advanced course in Tuina massage at the Asante Academy of Chinese Medicine in London, along with further educational training with Lin Cai (Chinese Reflexology & ‘Tuina’ massage). Private tuition in traditional Bone-setting Tuina as well as diplomas in herbal medicine and advanced Chinese herbal medicine.  Having previously practiced in Droitwich and London, and having had articles published in various authoritative medical journals, he now currently maintains a clinical practice in Worcester, combining his practice with teaching and writing. He also has a wealth of knowledge to hand regarding other Chinese arts, culture and philosophy.