Still Point
Holistic Therapies in CENTRAL London:
COVENT GARDEN, ISLINGTON, HOLBORN & WAPPING
Kristina Maderic BSc (Hons), Lic Ac, MAAC
About Me
My aim is to meet people where they are, with sensitivity, compassion and emphasis on embodiment and grounding through treatments and/or somatic movement approach I offer.
Also, to empower people, when appropriate, with individual Chinese medical lifestyle advice.
I decided to become a therapist after overcoming my overwhelming health challenges over 20 years ago through practicing Qigong. This ignited my passion to go deeper into Chinese medical philosophy which naturally led me into studying traditional acupuncture.
Another big passion of mine is Craniosacral therapy, which has been helping to heal the consequences of birth trauma and various other issues.
I love experiencing various forms of somatic movement and dance, and expanding my knowledge related to different aspects of body, mind and spirit.
Currently I draw a lot of fresh inspiration from the Body Mind Centering®️ approach which has led me to complete their Somatic Movement Educator program, as well as continue studying on the Infant Development Movement Educator program.
Art and BMC®️ is also an area I enjoy exploring.
BMC®️ and Body Mind Centering®️ are registered service marks of Bonnie Bainbridge Cohen used with permission
To deepen the understanding of the therapies I practice and improve the service I offer the clients I work with, I am committed to continual professional development.
- various Qigong and meditation practices
- acupuncture in pregnancy and obstetrics
- acupuncture for infertility and IVF
- acupuncture for women's hormonal issues
- cosmetic acupuncture
- cancer care and acupuncture
- trigger points acupuncture for myofascial pain
- advanced needling skills
- dry needling
- Japanese Shonishin method for babies and children
- Dr Tan style acupuncture (123 and global balance)
- Master Tung acupuncture
- scalp acupuncture
- basics of Mycology (mushrooms as food and medicine)
- introduction to the Chinese herbal food therapy
- various healing modalities
- treatment and understanding of trauma and different emotional and mental aspects of health - various approaches and teachers, with emphasis on embodiment
- polyvagal theory
- embodying embryology
- Pre and peri natal psychology - pre and post birth related trauma for adults and children
- understanding autism and neurodiversity
- scar therapy
- Body Mind Centering ®️ - various somatic practices including embryological and early infant developmental movements
I also have experience of volunteering as an acupuncturist in a clinic for alcohol and substance misuse, which was the basis of my ongoing learning about various addictions and trauma.
All of the above are continually expanding the experience of treatments I do and my understandings from various points of view from both modern Western and traditional Eastern approaches to science, philosophy and spirituality within the context of health, holistic healing and general well-being.
‘Make your heart like a lake, with calm, still surface, and great depths of kindness’
Lao Tzu
Affiliated Bodies
I am a member of the following professional bodies, which enables some people to claim treatment cost from their insurers. Please check with your insurance provider for the following bodies:
Traditional Chinese Acupuncture (College of Integrated Chinese Medicine) including 5 Elements and TCM styles, TCM lifestyle advice, Moxibustion, Cupping, Guasha, Acupressure and basic Tuina - The Association of Acupuncture Clinicians
Indian Head Massage - The Guild of Holistic Therapists
Cranio-Sacral Therapy (College of Cranio-Sacral Therapy)- Integrated biomechanic and biodynamic styles - The Craniosacral Therapy Association
Reflexology (Bayley School of Reflexology) - The British Reflexology Association
