About Us
Lilja Katanka is a qualified TCM Acupuncture practitioner having studied for 4 years at Westminster University, London, and XiYuan hospital in Beijing. Her training included theory and practice in Acupuncture, Tui Na (Chinese Massage therapy) Moxibustion and Cupping. She has also trained in Traditional Thai Massage in Wat Po, Bangkok, and is qualified in Facial Revitalisation Acupuncture, having studied under Virginia Doran. She has also completed courses in Acupuncture for the Eyes, and the Treatment of Lingering Pathogens using TCM and Acupuncture. She runs several busy practices in London and Surrey - see www.lifeisforlivingwell.co.uk for more details. Prior to qualifying as an acupuncturist Lilja worked for 6 years for charities in the field of sustainable development and construction, having studied environmental science to degree level.
Anne-Marie Fouché also studied Traditional Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture at Westminster University. She has since completed volunteer placements at the NHS Gateway Clinic treating patients referred by their GPs for a variety of conditions; and at Hoxton Health Group, a charity providing affordable acupuncture to local residents aged 60 and above. She also works as a locum for the Hands Inc Community Acupuncture Project in Hackney that provides treatment for the over 60's, those on benefits, those with long-term ill health, refugee and asylum seekers and victims of domestic violence. Anne-Marie has completed post-qualification training in the treatment of musculo-skeletal conditions, post-stroke rehabilitation and also courses in Reiki healing. Prior to her acupuncture training, Anne-Marie studied for a degree in Sociology and worked for 8 years managing training and events for the Financial Times and Legal Action Group. She still currently holds the post of Business Development Manager at Legal Action Group, a charity that campaigns for equality, justice and human rights.
Emma Wilkes has now also joined the team at Tian Garden so we have even more flexibility and a wealth of combined experience. More about her coming soon!
Practitioners at Tian Garden Acupuncture are fully insured and accredited by the British Acupuncture Council (BAcC)- and have trained to degree level in Acupuncture and related therapies (including cupping, electro acupuncture and moxibustion therapy). All BAcC members are bound by strict codes of conduct regarding confidentiality and professionalism, and practice safe and sterile needle procedure, always using single use, disposable needles. Practitioners are also well versed in conventional medicine, anatomy, physiology and differential diagnosis and are keen to be inclusive and down-to-earth with their treatments.
