Slavomir Latko

About Slavomir Latko – Chinese Medicine & Medical Qigong, Chelsea SW10

Slavomir Latko practises Chinese medicine, medical Qigong and Daoist wellness at Chelsea Natural Health, 208 Fulham Road, Chelsea SW10. His work draws on the full depth of classical Chinese medical philosophy – a tradition of over 2,500 years – combined with therapeutic movement and Daoist health practices to support physical health, mental vitality and energetic balance.

Chinese medicine encompasses acupuncture, Chinese herbal medicine, Tui Na (therapeutic massage), Qigong and dietary therapy within a unified theoretical framework rooted in the concept of Qi (vital energy) and its flow through the body’s meridian system. Slavomir’s practice integrates classical acupuncture theory with medical Qigong – therapeutic movement and breathing exercises prescribed for specific health conditions – and Daoist wellness practices that support long-term vitality and healthy ageing.

For patients looking for a comparison: Dr Gavin Han practises acupuncture and TCM with a particularly strong academic and fertility specialisation. Slavomir brings an approach rooted in classical Daoist medicine and the integration of movement-based healing alongside needling and energy work.

Chinese medicine and acupuncture

Slavomir’s Chinese medicine practice follows classical TCM diagnostic principles – pulse taking, tongue examination, and detailed case history – to understand each patient’s constitutional picture and prescribe a personalised treatment. Acupuncture, the most widely known component of Chinese medicine in the West, involves the insertion of fine sterile needles into specific meridian points to regulate the flow of Qi and blood and stimulate the body’s own healing mechanisms. NICE guidelines recommend acupuncture for chronic primary pain.

Medical Qigong

Medical Qigong is the therapeutic branch of Qigong – a Chinese health practice combining gentle movement, controlled breathing and mental focus. Where general Qigong is practised for general health maintenance, medical Qigong is prescribed for specific health conditions. Slavomir uses medical Qigong both as a treatment modality in its own right and as a complement to acupuncture, prescribing specific exercises for patients to practise between sessions. This can produce significant improvements in energy, stress resilience, respiratory health and musculoskeletal conditions over time.

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