David Peters

David Peters is a Professor of Integrated Healthcare and Clinical Director at the University of Westminster's School of Life Sciences. He trained as a family doctor and later specialized in osteopathic medicine and musculoskeletal physiology. A key figure in complementary therapies integration, he co-founded the School of Integrated Health (now merged into the School of Life Sciences). His research focuses on complementary medicine implementation in NHS settings, resilience in healthcare professionals, and self-care strategies for chronic conditions.

• Education: Family medicine, osteopathic medicine, musculoskeletal physiology

Research interests span integrative healthcare models, non-pharmaceutical treatments for chronic pain (e.g., acupuncture), and the psycho-physiology of resilience. He leads the Westminster Centre for Resilience, exploring resilience-building interventions for individuals and organizations. Peters has secured over £2 million in grants for projects like the SelfCare Library and acupuncture programs for low back pain.

Professional roles include former Chair of the British Holistic Medical Association (2010), founding director of the College of Medicine (2013), and editor of the Journal of Holistic Healthcare. He has authored/co-authored five books on complementary therapies and led over 30 research projects.

• Awards: Fellow of the Higher Education Academy

Current initiatives include evaluating acupuncture combined with counseling for men's mental health and developing clinical governance frameworks for complementary therapies.