About Kevin Robins

Like many practitioners, Kevin first became interested in complementary therapies following a period of sustained illness. The effect of Acupuncture and Chinese Herbal Medicine on his health was so significant that it motivated him to explore oriental medicine further.

After three years’ study of Shiatsu at the European Shiatsu School, Kevin then completed four years’ training in Acupuncture at the Northern College of Acupuncture in York. Following this, he successfully completed a further three year MSc validated course in Chinese herbal medicine under the clinical supervision of Dr Cheng Hao Zhou.

Work History:

Since moving to Plymouth in August 2000, Kevin has set up a private Acupuncture and Chinese Herbal Medicine practice in Mutley and has practised from clinics in the Barbican, in Tavistock and more recently in Liskeard.

Since 2003, he has also worked at the Hamoaze House “Acupuncture De-tox drop in centre” , Mount Wise , Plymouth . This drop-in centre – funded by the government via DAAT - provides free auricular (ear) acupuncture to patients with substance misuse problems. He also provides full body acupuncture and offers Chinese herbal medicine, to clients who have been referred from the centre.

Kevin worked for over 2 years at St Luke’s Hospice in a voluntary capacity alongside a small group of complementary practitioners, predominantly dealing with pain management and emotional problems associated with terminal illness.

Being active within the community, he regularly gives talks on acupuncture and herbal medicine to various groups including the homeless and local schools. He has also written a number of articles for the local press and has appeared on local radio.

Special interests:

Kevin has a special interest in chronic disease, especially the treatment of chronic pain, anxiety, depression, skin and respiratory conditions.