meet the team
We are Rufus, Claire, Drea, Paul, Jonquil, Robert, Sarah, Fiona, Catherine and Kelly and together, with our community of patients and supporters, we are Hove Community Acupuncture. We are all highly trained and experienced practitioners – between us we have over 50 years of practical experience!
We are all members of either the British Acupuncture Council (BAcC) or Association of Acupuncture Clinicians
We love working together and are extremely proud to offer high quality affordable healthcare to all in a multi-bed setting. You can find out more about us here…
Jonquil W Pinto
Jonquil has been practicing traditional East Asian medicine for over 20 years in London and Hove. She has expertise in acupuncture, tuina massage, cupping, moxa, qigong and dietary therapy. Jonquil trained in acupuncture at Westminster University and graduated in 2005 with a BSc (Hons) first class in Traditional Chinese Medicine (Acupuncture), she has undertaken further … Continue reading Jonquil W Pinto
Rufus Jordan
Rufus is a very experienced acupuncturist, working in busy one-to-one and multi-bed clinic practices since graduating from the College of Integrated Chinese Medicine (Kingston University) in 2008 with a first class BSc (Honours) degree in Acupuncture. Rufus practices a combination of Five Element Constitutional acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) acupuncture and also combines other … Continue reading Rufus Jordan
Claire Diola
Claire works at the clinic on Tuesday afternoons. Claire trained at Middlesex University and graduated in 2007 with a BSc (Hons) in Traditional Chinese Medicine. Since graduating she has undertaken additional training in a variety of areas including pain management, women’s health, fertility and pregnancy, stress, mental health and addiction as well as acupuncture for … Continue reading Claire Diola
Drea Campos Little
Drea works at the clinic on Mondays. Drea is a certified Acupuncturist and Naturopath, completing her training at The College of Naturopathic Medicine in London. She is a registered member the British Acupuncture Council (BAcC). Drea has also undertaken post-graduate training in Acupuncture for Fertility & IVF support, Acupuncture for Common Conditions in Pregnancy, Acupuncture … Continue reading Drea Campos Little
Paul Morris
Paul Morris works at the clinic on Monday afternoons and Tuesday mornings. Paul studied at the International School of Chinese Medicine in East Grinstead and graduated in 2015 with a degree in Acupuncture. He also studied Tui Na at the College of Integrated Chinese Medicine. His studies are ongoing and he has recently done a … Continue reading Paul Morris
Sarah Reynolds
Sarah is a highly experienced acupuncturist with a calm, friendly and passionate approach to her work. I trained at The College of Integrated Chinese Medicine in Reading (affiliated by Kingston University) and graduated with a BSc in Acupuncture. The style of acupuncture that I studied incorporates both Five Elements and Traditional Chinese Medicine. Having experienced both … Continue reading Sarah Reynolds
Robert Foester
Robert is a highly experienced acupuncturist and Chinese medicine practitioner with a longstanding commitment to working within low-cost community acupuncture clinics. Born to western medical parents, Robert entertained the idea of becoming a surgeon. He spent some time in China as a teenager to study anatomy, physiology and medical terminology at the university his father … Continue reading Robert Foester
Catherine Stone
Catherine is a highly capable acupuncturist whose practice combines Traditional Chinese Medicine and Five Elements Acupuncture. This can include sports/orthopaedic acupuncture, ear, scalp and pregnancy acupuncture. Five Elements Acupuncture is more focused on the connection between the emotions and the body. Lifestyle advice varies but can include Qigong exercises (gentle movements that enhance the body’s … Continue reading Catherine Stone
Kelly Turnbull
Kelly is an experienced and passionate acupuncturist; she is a member of the British Acupuncture Council and graduated from the International College of Oriental Medicine (ICOM), East Grinstead with a Bachelor of Science degree in in Acupuncture. Kelly works with a wide range of clients and health issues; her specialist interests include pain management, emotional … Continue reading Kelly Turnbull
