Our Team

Yona Kanzen
BSc (Hons), lic Ac, MBAcC, licTui Na, MRTCM

Yona is the clinic owner and manager. She practices acupuncture, tui-na massage, facial acupuncture, cupping, moxubustion and hot stones massage.

Yona is a member of the British Acupuncture Council and the UK Register of Tui Na Chinese Massage

 

Our Team

Peter Trueman
BSc (Hons), BA (Hons) lic Ac, MBAcC, licTui Na, MRTCM, Dip Qi Gong

Peter practices acupuncture, tui na massage, qi gong and nutrition. Having also studied at medical school in the United Kingdom he combines his natural medicine approach with a good scientific understanding, providing treatments that work.

Peter is a member of the British Acupuncture Council and the UK Register of Tui Na Chinese Massage.

“I began my journey after leaving medical school in Leeds and moving to China. In China I learnt Chinese medicine and its application to treat injuries and illness.

After returning to the united kingdom I completed a Bachelor of Science in Chinese medicine in London which enabled me to practice in the UK.

I am experienced in treating many conditions so feel free to ask me about your situation”

 
Our Team
Dr Q. Liu
MATCM, Chinese Medicine Consultant


Dr. Liu entered the medical profession since 1985 and graduated from Institute of Traditional Chinese Medicine with a Master degree of TMC. Since 1996, she continued her study with Mr. Shi Huaitang, a famous expert of Acupuncture Academy. In 1999, she started to learn from Mr Chen Xinong, who is a member of Chinese Acupuncture Academy.

At the same time, she successively held the posts of Resident Doctor and Chief physician in Affiliated Hospital of Institute of Traditional Chinese Medicine and China – Japan Friendship Recovery Centre. She has extensive clinical experience in rheumatoid arthritis, traumatic injury, gastrointestinal disease, skin disease and gynecopathy and regularly receives excellent feedback from patients.


 
Steve Coster
BSc (Hons), lic Ac, MBAcC, licTui Na, MRTCM, Dip Qi Gong

Steve practices acupuncture, tui-na massage, reiki and qi-gong. Having practised and taught Wing Chun kung fu for 20 years he has an exceptional understanding of the body, its mechanics and how to help it heal.

Steve is a member of the British Acupuncture Council and the UK Register of Tui Na Chinese Massage.

“I have been fortunate to spend the last 20 years studying and teaching Wing Chun kung fu. This practice has helped me develop a deep understanding of the human body and how it works as a complete whole.

Feel free to get in touch to discuss your situation”

Steve also has a thriving personal practice in Leigh on Sea in Essex

 
Andrew Croysdale
LSCMT.Dip, MGPP, MBT

Andrew is a senior lecturer in Tui na massage and medical Qi Gong and a founding member of the UK Register of Tui Na Chinese Massage (UKRCTM). He has dedicated his life to developing his skills and practice and is well regarded nationally, having also been published in many journals and leading sports publications.

“I believe the power of ‘touch combined with the energy of’ Chi can bring us all
to new heights of’ physical well being and fitness”

 
Our Team Monica Brunello
Rei Founder, Cert Reiki (I, II & Master), Dip Dance

Monica is a practitioner/teacher of the Rei movement practice and Reiki therapy. Having also studied dance, choreography and other healing/movement practices, she combines her skills to offer others a creative way to understand and heal their body.

Monica offers Rei as one-to-one sessions and group classes.

“Gone is the tradition that says only the intellect is capable of guiding us. I encourage clients to allow the body ‘to speak’ believing each part is knowledgeable of its strengths, abilities and needs.

With Rei I define energy as the common link between physiology and feelings, and place emphasis on always bringing the body a step closer to natural functionality and maximization of mind, body and spirit.

All you need is an open mind and the wish to discover your own body as a whole.”


 
Alka Tanna
BSc (Hons); LicAc; MBAcC

Alka practices acupuncture augmented with other therapies including cupping, gua sha and moxibustion as applicable to patients presenting conditions.

She is experienced and accomplished at Abdominal Acupuncture, Facial Rejuvenation and Auricular acupuncture . Having visited China to study Alka has a deep understanding of how acupuncture is used in conjunction with Western medicine to treat patients.

 
Milan Skamene
GCTCM practitioner, DipTuiNa, Dip. of Higher Education in Oriental Medicine

Milan Practices acupuncture, tui na massage, cupping, moxibustion and advises on nutrition. He Studied acupuncture at the London College of Acupuncture, and tuina massage privately for three years with a Chinese senior therapist in the UK.


His previous background was as a nutritional and western medicine advisor and he is also trained as a teamaster. He is a member of the General Council of Chinese Medicine and the Federation of Holistic Therapists.

Milano has a special Focus on treating digestive problems, emotional issues, stress, gynaecological and mestrual problems, chronic fatigue syndrome and tiredness.

He also treats muscle sprains and injuries, lower and upper back pain, stiff neck or shoulder and arm pain, or headaches with tuina massage or cupping.

“Tuina is beneficial for our bodies and injured tissues, but it is also beneficial for our minds simply because we are encouraged and guided to a more relaxed state through treatment.”