Helen Smallwood
Helen Smallwood
MBA (Strategic Management); BSc(Hons); BA(Hons); Lic.Ac.
Helen Smallwood
I established Shaftesbury Clinic in 2008, and practised acupuncture here for 10 enjoyable and rewarding years, during which time I have worked with 9 different British Acupuncture Council (BAcC) members within the team. Currently my colleagues Philip Rose-Neil, Louise England, Gillie Salter and Darren Haines look after the patients here, as I undertook non-practising status with the BAcC at the end of 2018, in order to look after the management side of the clinic. In 2016-17 I took time out to complete a full time MBA at Aston University, gaining a distinction.
I have been a BAcC member since I was an acupuncture student; I’ve also served as a practitioner member on the BAcC’s Governing Board; and I have worked twice on strategy projects for the organisation, working closely with the Chair, CEO and members, and I have been a BAcC Regional Group co-ordinator for Bedfordshire.
I have a strong interest in research, having carried out primary independent research myself a number of times, as part of both my two Batchelor’s and my Masters degree, in fields of health and psychology; local GP’s views on acupuncture; and business research in South America (entrepreneurship). For this reason I am very interested in the large and growing body of acupuncture research, and I like to write about this and share the primary research references to enable others to access this for their own use and decision-making. I have also been interviewed on local radio about acupuncture and the research and written various articles for the BAcC members’ publication.
Training: 2005-2008 College of Traditional Acupuncture (Warwickshire): Licentiate in Acupuncture and a First Class honours degree (BA) in Traditional Acupuncture accredited by Oxford Brookes (3-years’ full-time), British Acupuncture Accreditation Board (BAAB) accredited.
* The British Acupuncture Council is accredited by the Professional Standards Authority (PSA), which in turn is accountable to the UK Parliament.
Philip Rose-Neil
Philip Rose-Neil
BA(Hons); Lic.Ac; FBAcC
Days Worked:
Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday
Philip Rose-Neil
I’ve been in practise here at Shaftesbury Clinic since 2011; having qualified from the College of Traditional Acupuncture (Warwickshire) following three years’ training at degree level. I have a Licentiate in Acupuncture and a First Class honours degree (BA) in Traditional Acupuncture accredited by Oxford Brookes. My degree is validated by the British Acupuncture Accreditation Board (BAAB).
I am a fellow of the British Acupuncture Council (BAcC) and therefore bound by their codes of safety and ethics. I carry full professional indemnity, and public liability insurance cover. The clinic premises are licenced by Bedford Borough Council and I am licensed by Bedford Borough Council to carry out acupuncture here. The British Acupuncture Council is accredited by the Professional Standards Authority (PSA), which in turn is accountable to the UK Parliament.
I am a former Chair of the Governing Board of the British Acupuncture Council, and am the Regional Group Co-ordinator of the Northampton Branch of the British Acupuncture Council.
Acupuncture has always been an essential part of my life, as my father Sidney Rose-Neil was one of the leading pioneers of acupuncture in this country and the founder of the British Acupuncture Association.
I am registered with the NHSTA (NHS Trust Association’ Complementary Therapy Register). I am also trained in the use of Battlefield Acupuncture Protocol (advanced pain protocols).
I frequently lecture at national conferences, including keynote speeches at British Acupuncture Annual Conferences, and I have addressed the United Nations on health issues, representing the United Kingdom.
I am also a member of the Scientific Medical Network and the Society of Anglo-Chinese Understanding.
Therapies:
- Acupuncture
- Acupressure
- Gua Sha
- Electro Acupuncture
- Facial Acupuncture
- Cupping
Louise England
Louise England
BA(Hons); Lic.Ac; MBAcC
Days Worked:
Tuesday
Louise England
I joined Shaftesbury Clinic as an acupuncturist in 2016, having graduated from The Acupuncture Academy in Leamington Spa after 3 years’ study. I was awarded a Merit in the Professional Licentiate in Acupuncture, after successfully completing an extensive training covering all aspects of Chinese medical and acupuncture theory, with a focus on the five element approach. This means that I consider your main health problem, together with a holistic approach to you as an individual.
I have extensive experience of having worked with patients from all backgrounds, and who have presented with a wide variety of concerns and conditions.
I am a member of the British Acupuncture Council and adhere to the Council’s Codes of Safe Practice and Professional conduct. British Acupuncture Council members are also registered with the Professional Standards Authority which is a government body set up to regulate health and social care providers, and is accountable to Parliament. I carry full professional indemnity, and public liability insurance cover. The clinic premises are licensed by Bedford Borough Council, and I am licensed by Bedford Borough Council to carry out acupuncture at the Shaftesbury Clinic.
I sit on the finance committee of the British Acupuncture Council, and am also the Regional Group Co-ordinator from the Bedfordshire branch of the British Acupuncture Council.
Therapies:
- Acupuncture
- Acupressure
- Gua Sha
- Facial Acupuncture
- Cupping
Darren Haines
Darren Haines
Lic Ac MBAcC
Days Worked:
Wednesday evening, Friday
Darren Haines
Darren Haines qualified in 2022 from The Acupuncture Academy in Leamington Spa, with a Licentiate in Acupuncture (Lic.Ac.) after 3 years’ degree-level training; is fully accredited by the British Acupuncture Accreditation Board.
During his training, Darren treated his pre-qualification supervised patients here at the clinic under the mentorship and supervision of Shaftesbury’s own Philip Rose-Neil. Darren takes a root and branch approach in the classical Five Element discipline of acupuncture.
As a member of the British Acupuncture Council (BAcC), Darren adheres to the BAcC Codes of Safe Practice and Professional Conduct. BAcC members are also registered with the Professional Standards Authority (PSA) a government body which regulates the regulatory and registration bodies of health and social care providers and is accountable to parliament. Darren has full public liability insurance and professional indemnity cover.
Therapies:
- Acupuncture
- Acupressure
- Gua Sha
- Cupping
The Wider Team
Acupuncture Style
Phil, Louise and Darren are Five Element Traditional Acupuncturists. This systematic approach to acupuncture emphasises your health needs from all angles and focuses on restoring and maintaining good health for you as a unique individual.
Our ethos: As professional practitioners of acupuncture, we apply the rational and evidence-based model of East Asian healthcare: a valuable and distinct medical tradition with contemporary clinical relevance. Our diagnostic skills and clinical techniques enable us to provide holistic, safe and individual treatments for patients presenting with a wide variety of health concerns. We are able to liaise with GP’s, consultants and other healthcare providers (with patients’ permission) to ensure a joined-up service, and to encourage health promotion and ongoing self-care. We are inherently motivated to provide effective treatment that enhances quality of life, committed to ongoing training through continuous professional development (CPD) and reflective practice, to identify learning opportunities.
We hope that you will consider acupuncture with us, so we can help you achieve a healthy, balanced life.
Meet our colleagues
Helen Smallwood
Business Manager
Founder of Shaftesbury Clinic (2008) and business manager. Currently non-practising: Having worked in clinic as an acupuncturist for over 10 years, she now looks after the managerial side of the clinic.
Philip Rose-Neil
Acupuncturist, Acupressure, Electro Acupuncture, Gua Sha, Cupping
Philip Rose-Neil joined Shaftesbury Clinic in 2011; he qualified from the College of Traditional Acupuncture (Warwickshire) with a First Class degree in Traditional Acupuncture.
Louise England
Acupuncturist, Facial acupuncture, Acupressure, Gua Sha, Cupping
Louise England has been at Shaftesbury Clinic since 2016; she qualified from the Acupuncture Academy (Leamington Spa) with the Licentiate in Acupuncture after 3 years’ degree-level training.
Darren Haines
Acupuncturist, Acupressure, Gua Sha, Cupping
Darren Haines joined Shaftesbury Clinic in 2022; he attained the professional Licentiate in Acupuncture from the Acupuncture Academy, (Leamington Spa) in 2022, after three years’ degree level training.
Client Testimonials
“I was experiencing sharp pains in the first 2 fingers on both hands for over several months. I attended the Shaftesbury Clinic where I had 3 X 1 hour acupuncture treatments from Philip Rose-Neil. Outcome:- no pain in either hand. Highly recommended”. BB, Bedford
“I would just like to ask you to pass on the news to Philip, who was treating me back in October, that my Embryo Transfer went very well and we are now expecting twins in June. I would like to thank him for not only the Acupuncture, but giving me the focus needed and time/tools to be able to relax. The Acupuncture made my whole infertility treatment a much more focused and relaxing experience and seeing Phil each week really boosted my resolve to make the most of it, whatever the outcome”. Thank you again. ME, Bedford.
“I would definitely recommend Phil and the Shaftesbury Clinic. Phil is one of those great practitioners who can successfully blend together traditional Chinese medicine with a modern understanding of the body and Western medicine. I got in touch with the clinic on the recommendation of my GP to deal with chronic shoulder pain and stress, and have been very pleased with the standard of care I have received. The treatments always feel very relaxed and comfortable, and it’s extremely convenient to be able to have them in my home. I’ve also been really happy with how knowledgeable Phil is — he is not only more highly trained that most in his field, he also has the instincts and passion for acupuncture that comes from growing up watching his father treat people throughout the world. With this combination, I’m not surprised that many other acupuncturists seek him out for treatment, and I feel very lucky that I’ve had the opportunity to work with him”. R Allen.
“I was new to acupuncture and Helen made me feel at ease. Everything was explained in full. I was being treated for back pain and within a couple of sessions I was feeling much better. Helen is a gentle and courteous person”. Tracey Pedder
