In 2006, he began a 4 year course Traditional Chinese Acupuncture (TCM and 5 Elements) at the College of Integrated Chinese Medicine in Reading, graduating In 2010.
Derek has subsequently worked for 18 months at a London hospice where he treats inpatients, outpatients, their families, staff and volunteers.
He also works at a drug and alcohol agency in Essex using acupuncture to treat those with addictions.

