Professional Qualifications
Tui Na Medical Massage/ Musculo-Skeletal Therapy Master Practitioner Bodyharmonics 2006
Traditional Indonesian Massage - Bodyharmonics 2006
Sport Injury, Massage and Rehabilitation 2008
Traditional Chinese Acupuncture Bodyharmonics - ACuC 2010
Microsystems Acupuncture Bodyharmonics - AcuC - CNHC 2010
Medical Qigong Level 2 - Heaven & Earth System 2010
Level 3 Award In Education and Training 2022 (Pearson)
Level 3 Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement (Pearson) 2023
Level 2 Certificate in Safeguarding and Prevent (NCT) 2022
In addition Christopher uses Fire Cupping , Moxibustion, Bio-Thermal Therapy & TCM Nutrition as needed.
Personal Study & Training
Ba Duan Jin Qigong - 20 years study Classic and Modern Methods, Lam Baduanjin, Sifu Dove Baduanjin.
Wu Xing Xu - 5 Element medicine and application to Qigong and wellbeing
Zhan Zhuang & Ba Duan Jin - Nine years of formal training under Sifu Tony Dove, and Sifu Steven Williams, direct disciples of Master Lam Kam Chuen.
Yang Taijiquan and Ba Daun Jin -Seven years training with Sifu Joe Dymond a dedicated practitioner of Shaolin Martial arts and healing. Joe has been train with notable shaolin masters and western kung fu teachers since the mid 90's
Student and Instructor trainer of Ba Duan Jin Qigong Since 2010
Christopher David Handbury has been using holistic and natural medicine since the age of 11 years when his Mother, an NHS Nurse at the time, introduced him to Homeopathy for childhood migraines following an unexplained, solitary Gran Mal seizure at the age of 10.
He later experienced Traditional Acupuncture in his late teens while seeking a solution for elbow pain after his Father recommended it.
In 2002 a car accident left him with tissue damage to his neck and in severe daily pain, he spent the next two years receiving Western Chiropractic and Physiotherapy treatment along with prescription medication that unfortunately had no lasting effect.
In his search for relief, Christopher discovered a treatment called Tui Na, an eastern clinical massage system used in hospitals and medical centres throughout China. This exposure kickstarted his growing interest in TCM and a search for a deeper understanding of Traditional Health systems.
The immediate positive effect from Tui Na and Acupuncture was so profound that he wanted to learn more and help to share these great methods with others. Shortly after Christopher began his training Chinese Medicine. He spent the next six years training with Maria and Graham Mercati at the International Bodyharmonics Centre and Danny Van Leatham - who is the secretary general of the largest TCM school in Belgium, where he gained professional qualifications in several Eastern health systems.
He began practising clinical treatments professionally in 2006, teaching Qigong in 2010, and in 2011 founded the Stonehouse Holistic Centre and Medical Clinic so he could provide his unique methods of treatment to those who are suffering from pain and long-term chronic illness.
Recorded Achievements
2016 - The Stonehouse Holistic Centre was awarded 'Business of the Year' at the annual civic awards for its contribution to local health and wellbeing.
2018 - He published his first book 'What is Qigong? A step-by-step guide to growing a successful daily practice of Qigong'. Based on his own journey of teaching his students and patients Ba Duan Jin Qigong and the elemental phases of health, the book quickly gained him a global audience and a place in the top 10 bestsellers on Amazon.
2020 - Christopher published his second book 'How to treat your own neck pain' which drew on the knowledge he had gained while managing his own neck injury he suffered in 2002. The book teaches readers how to self-treat and manage pain and stress using the very methods of massage and Qigong that Christopher has devised over the years.
2021 - Completed a Level 2 Award in Understanding Safeguarding and Prevent (NCFE CACHE)
2022 - Completed a Level 3 Award in Education and Training AET (Pearson)
2022 - Completed a Level 3 Award in Assessing Vocational Achievement (Pearson)
2023 - The Chris Handbury School of Qigong became the first Qigong Instructor Training Course approved and endorsed by The Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity (CIMPSA)
2023 - Publication of a third book 'Grow Your Flow - Balancing the Elements', the third in the series of Qigong, Self-Healing and Traditional Chinese Medicine books
2024 - The Chris Handbury School of Qigong receives the highest award of 'Enhancing' by CIMSPA as a training provider.
He provides private 1:1 tuition and professional training in Ba Duan Jin Qigong and clinical treatment for physical pain and emotional balancing.
Areas of Special Interest
Neck Pain and InjuriesAnxiety & Migraines
Public Classes & Workshops
- Qigong Health and Wellbeing classes
- Spinal Dynamic Healing Course
Pain Conditions: Neck, Back, Hip (Sciatica), Shoulder, Knees, Joints, Impact Trauma, Migraines & Headaches, Fibromyalgia.
Sport Related & Performance Injury : Tendonitis, Sciatica, Frozen Shoulder, Tennis / Golfers Elbow, Wry Neck, Lumbar Strain, Shin Splints, Plantar-Fasciitis, Knee Pain, Trauma/Impact Injury, Repetitive Strain Injury, Herniated/Prolapsed Discs.
Emotional Stress: Anxiety, Panic, Depression, Low energy and fatigue, IBS, Digestive Complaints, Sleep Problems, Anger & Frustration, Infertility and Menstrual Problems.