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About Raquel Torralba
Raquel Torralba graduated as a Physiotherapist in 2010 by Blanquerna-Universitat Ramon Llull (Spain). She worked for 4 years as a community Physiotherapist in Barcelona, her hometown, gaining experience in diverse conditions: from musculoskeletal and orthopaedics to neurology, rheumatology, cardiorespiratory, elderly and palliative care.
Interested in holistic care, she did a post-baccalaureate Certificate in Integrative Medicine and Healing Practices from the University of Minnesota (USA) where she explored different Medical Systems such as Tibetan Medicine, Ayurvedic Medicine and Chinese Medicine, as well as Mind-Body Interventions like Meditation, Guided Imagery and Reiki.
Fascinated by Chinese Medicine she studied both Traditional Chinese Medicine and the Five Element Style of Acupuncture at the College for Integrated Chinese Medicine in Reading. She joined the faculty team in 2021 and is a Practical Skills Tutor and Anatomy teacher, teaching her passion in visual and creative ways.
Elemental Practices is the result of Raquel’s journey blending Physiotherapy, Chinese Medicine and Energy Healing practices. The name ‘Elemental Practices’ relates to the nature of the five elements in Chinese Medicine: Fire, Earth, Metal, Water and Wood; something that is very simple yet essential and profound.
Raquel is a HCPC registered Physiotherapist and a member of the British Acupuncture Association.