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Dr Brian McKenna D.Prof (Ost) BSc (Hons) Ost. FSCCO. PGcACE. Osteopath & Medical Acupuncturist
Brian studied Osteopathy at the University College of Osteopathy in London where he returned to complete his teacher training and complete his doctorate in osteopathy. After he qualified he undertook post graduate study in Dry Needling/Medical Acupuncture with the Osteopathic Sports Care Association and has been practicing since 2002. He is a member of the British Medical Acupuncture Association.

Brian works in both the Cardiff and Newport clinics
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Louise Cooke BSc (Hons) Ost. LLB (Hons) FSCCO. Osteopath & Medical Acupuncturist
Louise studied Osteopathy at The British School of Osteopathy in London.  She has undertaken post-graduate study in Western Medical Acupuncture and is a member of The British Medical Acupuncture Society.  
Louise is also trained in electro-acupuncture and has a special interest in the treatment of bladder dysfunction.

Louise works in our Cardiff and Penarth Clinics.

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Louise Prosser M.Ost. Osteopath and Medical Acupuncturist.
Louise is a graduate of Swansea University.  She has undertaken post-graduate study in Western Medical Acupuncture and is a member of The British Medical Acupuncture Society.  

​Louise works in our Cardiff and NewportClinics.
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Maxine Smillie, Acupuncturist. Lic Ac, MBRCP (Oriental Division) Cert Hangzhou
Trained in the UK and China, Maxine has continued to professionally develop and treats people of all ages with many different health issues.
She has a special interest in Fertility and is affiliated to the Zita West Fertility Network, www.zitawest.com Maxine works with couples and individuals exploring their fertility, helping to put a 'strategy' in place to support good health. With 13 years experience with couples undertaking IVF,IUI,IVM and,ICSI, Maxine offers support throughout their treatment .Research in 2009 showed Acupuncture during the IVF process improves the chances of successful pregnancy by 65% (British Medical Journal Feb 2009). 

Acupuncture can also be used safely during pregnancy and used to induce labour.

Maxine undertook further training for two years with Julian Scott, Dr Gascoigne and Teresa Barlow in Paediatric Acupuncture. The needling technique for children is very different and more specialised than with adults. Children and adults find it very effective.

She practices acupuncture in Cardiff, Abergavenny and the Wye Valley. For further information view www.maxinesmillie.com or contact her via the Wellfield Osteopathic Clinic.