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The London Acupuncture Clinic

Practitioner Profiles


Daniel Elliott – Clinical Director – Acupuncturist and Herbalist

LLB Lic.Ac MBAcC Clin.Ac(China) Lic.OhM MRCHM

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After graduating from Brunel University in 1996 and further study at the London College of Traditional Acupuncture (LCTA), Daniel developed his practice in Windsor and then continued his development with a period of hospital-based work in China. He has been a member of the British Acupuncture Council since graduating from the LCTA. He then went on to study Chinese Herbal Medicine at the LCTA which he now uses in conjunction with acupuncture. He acts as a consultant for the Oriental Medicine Research Trust and also sits on the British Acupuncture Council committee. Daniel also teaches diagnosis skills at the College where he studied. Daniel has done extensive post graduate study in the field of gynaecological disorders and infertility.

Daniel's style is to provide as gentle acupuncture as possible and all needles are imported specially from Japan to provide the best treatment.

His particular areas of speciality for this time tested natural therapy include:

  • Menstrual disorders, Infertility, and IVF assistance
  • Back pain and Sciatica

Daniel works in Harley St, Windsor and Chiswick branches.


Jessica Stanelun - Acupuncturist & Nutritionist

MBAcC, mBANT, BSc(Hons) Intg Med, Lic.Ac, BA(Hons), PGNDip, AFN, HHP(USA)

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Jessica is a member of the British Acupuncture Council, Acupuncture Fertility Network and British Association of Nutritional Therapists. She trained in masters and university programs in California (PCOM) and London (LCTA), receiving her degree in Integrated Medicine in Acupuncture and postgraduate work in Nutrition. After graduation she pursued specialised acupuncture training in gynaecology and obstetrics through the Royal College of Physicians, and developed nutrition programmes to support couples during pre-conception, pregnancy and natural childbirth. Jessica is also a health-writer taking part in ongoing genetic research through pre-natal and nutrition studies on both continents.

Jessica has several areas of special interest including

  • Infertility/IVF, menstrual disorders and pregnancy care
  • Chronic Stress/Tension/Anxiety Disorders

Jessica works at the Harley St, Ealing and Windsor branches.


Inga Heese - Acupuncturist and Herbalist

BSc TCM, BM (Beijing), MBAcC, MRCHM HHP

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Inga has been studying and practicing acupuncture since 1996. After qualifying in acupuncture she further completed a 5 year degree course in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). This course included spending 6 months internship in TCM hospitals in China, from where she graduated with a Bachelor of Medicine from Beijing University of Traditional Chinese Medicine in 2003. In Sept 2005 Inga additionally completed a post-graduate course in Clinical Dermatology here in the UK with Mazin Al-Khafaji.

Inga actively contributes to journals of Chinese medicine and has a number of articles published. She has also co-edited the book ‘The Essential Guide to Acupuncture in Pregnancy and Childbirth’ written by Debra Betts.

Inga's particular areas of speciality include:

  • Male and Female Infertility, and IVF assistance
  • Pregancy care and preparation for labour
  • Skin disorders

Inga works in the Harley Street practice.


Christina Goldoni - Acupuncturist and Herbalist

BSc (Hons) Lic.Ac MBAcC Lic.OHM Clin.Ac (China) Clin.Hb(China)

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Christina began her studies in acupuncture in New York City and then did further training at The London College of Traditional Acupuncture (LCTA). After a period of private practice she completed postgraduate studies, qualifying in Oriental Herbal Medicine in 2003. Christina has also completed clinical training in China at the Hangzhou Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine in the departments of Acupuncture, Gynaecology, Internal Medicine and Dermatology. After working in Italy for two years, she returned to the UK in 2005.

Christina has several areas of special interest including

  • Infertility, menstrual disorders and IVF
  • Skin disorders

Christina works at the Harley St Chiswick branches.


Daniel (Danny) Maxwell – Acupuncturist and Tui na Practitoner

Lic.Ac MBAcC Dip. Tuina MA (Cantab)

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Danny holds a Masters Degree from Trinity College, Cambridge University, and is a registered instructor of the Tai Chi Union of Great Britain. As a fully qualified acupuncturist from the College of Integrated Chinese Medicine, he is a Member of the British Acupuncture Council and is also a committee member for the council. Over the past 10 years Daniel has accumulated a high level of skill and experience in the Oriental healing arts, including specialist training in the acupuncture treatment of musculoskeletal problems, skin disease, and emotional problems, as well as training in Qigong Healing. Danny has also qualified in the use of Tui Na (Chinese Massage) at the University of Westminster.

Danny has several areas of special interest including

  • Insomnia
  • Irritable bowel syndrome
  • Menstrual disorders, Infertility, and IVF assistance

Danny works at the Harley St branch.