Shaftesbury Clinic

Based in Shaftesbury Avenue, Bedford, overlooking the picturesque Russell Park and River Ouse, and with Free Parking, this is a relaxing setting for acupuncture.

See the map and directions in the left column for how to find us.

MEET THE TEAM

Helen Smallwood

Helen Smallwood qualified from the College of Traditional Acupuncture (Warwickshire) after three years’ training.  She has a Licentiate in Acupuncture and a First Class honours degree (BA) in Traditional Acupuncture accredited by Oxford Brookes.  Her degree is validated by the British Acupuncture Accreditation Board BAAB.

She is a member of the British Acupuncture Council and therefore bound by their codes of safety and ethics. She carries full professional indemnity, and public liability insurance cover.  The clinic premises are licenced by Bedford Borough Council. Helen is licensed by Bedford Borough Council to carry out acupuncture at the Shaftesbury Clinic.

Ellie Mclean

Ellie McLean qualified from the College of Traditional Acupuncture (Warwickshire) after three years’ training. She has a Licentiate in Acupuncture and an honours degree (BA) in Traditional Acupuncture accredited by Oxford Brookes. Her degree is validated by the British Acupuncture Accreditation Board (BAAB)

She is a member of the British Acupuncture Council and therefore bound by their codes of safety and ethics. She carries full professional indemnity, and public liability insurance cover. Ellie is licensed by Bedford Borough Council to carry out acupuncture at the Shaftesbury Clinic.

Michelle Spicer

Michelle Spicer qualified from the College of Traditional Acupuncture (Warwickshire) after three years’ training. She has a Licentiate in Acupuncture and an honours degree (BA) in Traditional Acupuncture accredited by Oxford Brookes. Her degree is validated by the British Acupuncture Accreditation Board (BAAB)

She is a member of the British Acupuncture Council and therefore bound by their codes of safety and ethics. She carries full professional indemnity, and public liability insurance cover. Michelle is licensed by Bedford Borough Council to carry out acupuncture at the Shaftesbury Clinic.

Roxanne Cox - has recently joined the clinic also, and her details will appear here shortly.

Acupuncture Style

Helen, Ellie and Michelle are five element acupuncturists.  The philosophy of five element acupuncture emphasises your health needs and focuses on restoring, and maintaining good health and balance for you as an individual.

We hope that you will consider acupuncture with us, so we can help you achieve a healthy, balanced life.