HEAL YOUR PAIN & ILLNESS - FIND YOUR WELL-BEING
Alex helps a wide-range of people overcome pain and illness and achieve both physical and emotional well-being. His approach emphasizes whole-body balance and adaptability - each person is unique and each treatment is tailored accordingly. Alex works both as an acupuncturist, as a massage therapist with a speciality in Dien Chan Facial Reflexology, and with mentoring in qigong, breath-work, and stress-management. He works from private clinics in East and West London and is regularly invited to many of the world's leading Spas and wellness centres.
ACUPUNCTURE & MOXAA safe, gentle, and time-tested therapy that treats a wide range of conditions.
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HEALING MASSAGEIndividually tailored treatments that can either be used therapeutically, to combat stress and tension, or for preventative healthcare.
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DIEN CHAN FACIAL REFLEXOLOGYA unique healing system that uses massage techniques to release tension from the face, head and neck and includes the stimulation of facial reflex points.
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NEWLY PUBLISHED BOOK
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“I highly recommend Alex Scrimgeour’s integration of Vietnamese and Chinese medical approaches in Facial Reflexology for Emotional Well-Being. This outstanding book is a deeply thoughtful presentation of the history and practice of Vietnamese Dien Chan and its Chinese analogs that incorporate other styles of Qi Gong. It is appropriate for both health care practitioners and the public at large.”
Peter Eckman, M.D., Ph.D., author of The Compleat Acupuncturist |
Easy self-care facial massage techniques to heal body and mind
- Details simple facial reflexology techniques to soothe the nervous system, calm your emotions, diminish stress and anxiety, heal trauma, treat PTSD, and bring a sense of safety and relaxation to your body-mind
- Presents the major Dien Chan facial maps, reflexology practices for achieving overall good health, and protocols for working with different emotional states
- Explains how to use Dien Chan for spiritual self-development and self-inquiry
The Vietnamese facial reflexology practice of Dien Chan offers simple touch and massage techniques that engage the reflexology points of the face to help you tap into the innate healing and regenerative powers of the body. Taking the practice further, master practitioner Alex Scrimgeour shows how to integrate Dien Chan with Qigong and Chinese medicine as well as recent developments in neuroscience and cognitive science to treat a variety of emotional issues, from anxiety, addiction, and stress to trauma, dissociation, and PTSD.
In this practical guide, Scrimgeour details easy facial reflexology self-care techniques to soothe the nervous system, calm your emotions, diminish stress and anxiety, obtain mental clarity, and bring a sense of safety and relaxation to your body-mind. He shows how the techniques often generate immediate effects and how the ability to feel safe, peaceful, and content within your body can in turn transform your perception and experience of the world. Sharing clear diagrams, the author presents the major Dien Chan facial maps and protocols for working with different emotional states. He explores the energetic dynamic between the face and the body through the lens of neurophysiology and Qigong as well as looking at the connections between Qigong self-massage and the vagus nerve, revealing how self-massage techniques can effect change in the body-mind nexus. He explains how to use Dien Chan for spiritual self-development and self-inquiry, providing nine meditations that combine Dien Chan with Qigong and traditional Eastern meditation practices.
Revealing the holistic connections between the face and both physical and emotional health, this in-depth guide shows how simple facial reflexology practices can bring vibrant health and deep healing.
2025 Visiting Consultancies & Travel Schedule
January 10-20th : Four Seasons Bangkok
February 15-28th : Kamalaya, Thailand
March 5-25th : Four Seasons Hoi An
April 23rd - March 6th : Mandarin Oriental Hong Kong
July 1-29th : Nihi Sumba, Indonesia
August 4-23th : Bawah Reserve, Indonesia
August 24th - September 19th : KX Spa, London
September 24th - October 5th : Mandarin Oriental, Barcelona
October 7-14th : La Reserve, Geneva (tbc)
October 16-22nd : Lefay, Lake Garda
November 15-30th : Mandarin Oriental Hong Kong (tbc)
TESTIMONIALS
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"I chose Dien Chan Facial Reflexology and the results were spectacular. It is the best “chill pill” I have encountered, I left every session calm, rested and centred, even after a very bad week. The symptoms of stress started to diminish and I felt as though I finally had some control in my life and my overall health improved. It has been one of the very best investments I have ever made for myself. I would recommend both Dien Chan Facial Reflexology and Alex unreservedly."
Sarah Wait, Media Director "I have known Alex for nearly 15 years and can attest to his dedication and enthusiasm for the healing arts. He has studied broadly across the traditional methods of health and wellbeing and has integrated different approaches to massage, acupuncture, qigong, and lifestyle philosophy into a balanced and dynamic style of practice... I can whole-heartedly recommend him for his passion, knowledge, and experience."
Karina Stewart, MMed (TCM) Co-Founder of Kamalaya Wellness Sanctuary & Holistic Spa, Koh Samui "I have been suffering from pain due to mild scoliosis and bad posture as well as regular migraines since the age of 15. Before I started having treatments with Alex, I'd tried osteopathy as well as chiropractors but the issues kept returning very quickly after treatments. I was first treated by Alex a few years ago, and I straight away noticed a massive difference. I was pain-free after every treatment and that relief lasted for months! I now only need a treatment every 3 months or so and I'm free from chronic pain which has really transformed my life. I very highly recommend Alex for acupuncture!"
Jess Molteno Murray, Singer/Songwriter |
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Alex Scrimgeour
Lic.Ac Dip.Tuina BSc.TCM - Licensed acupuncturist and massage therapist based in London, UK.
- Received a BSc. in Traditional Chinese Medicine and Diploma in Tuina (Chinese Massage Therapy) from the College of Integrated Chinese Medicine. - Completed clinical internships in Vietnam's largest teaching hospital, the Institute of Traditional Vietnamese Medicine, Ho Chi Minh City. - Understudied with renowned Dien Chan (Facial Reflexology) expert Tran Dung Thang in HCMC. - Works in private practices in West and East London, and is a visiting practitioner for many of the world's leading Spa's and Wellness Centres, including the Mandarin Oriental in Hong Kong and Marrakech, Kamalaya Wellness Sanctuary, and Ananda in the Himalayas. |
LOCATIONS
NOTTING HILL
CHELSEA - KX SPA
For full clinic address and treatment prices please make an enquiry. Home visits are available within central London.
For appointments at KX please book directly with the Spa : Click HERE or call +44 0207 581 7250
SENSORY SELF-CARE : AN ONLINE COMPANION COURSE
Sensory Self Care is the companion video course for my newly released book 'Facial Reflexology for Emotional Wellbeing'. This is a very practical course that demonstrates and teaches all the self-care techniques within the book. Although each lesson also contains written instruction and explanation, the theoretical background of this course is contained within the book. I recommend undertaking this course alongside reading the book. However, I've designed the course so that even if you don't have the book you'll be able to gain valuable help from these practices.
The course is taught over 9 modules and 26 lessons, which overall contains over 1 hour of video teaching. There are also written instructions for each lesson and where helpful illustrations for the various points and sequences.
It is my hope and goal that this course can provide you with a powerful and easy-to-practice tool for self-healing and emotional wellbeing. These practices come from many years of studying Dien Chan (Vietnamese Facial Reflexology), Chinese Medicine, and Qigong. I've distilled and integrated the essence of these powerful practices into this course. CLICK HERE to check it out.
The course is taught over 9 modules and 26 lessons, which overall contains over 1 hour of video teaching. There are also written instructions for each lesson and where helpful illustrations for the various points and sequences.
It is my hope and goal that this course can provide you with a powerful and easy-to-practice tool for self-healing and emotional wellbeing. These practices come from many years of studying Dien Chan (Vietnamese Facial Reflexology), Chinese Medicine, and Qigong. I've distilled and integrated the essence of these powerful practices into this course. CLICK HERE to check it out.
*Please include your preferred treatment time and a brief description of what you are booking a treatment for.
*Please note that a 24-hour cancellation policy is held, and the treatment's are fully charged if appointments are missed.
*Please note that a 24-hour cancellation policy is held, and the treatment's are fully charged if appointments are missed.