Acupuncture

Traditional acupuncturists believe that the underlying principle of treatment is that illness and pain occur when the body’s Qi or Chi, or vital energy, cannot flow freely. There can be many reasons for this; emotional and physical stress, poor nutrition, infection or injury, are among the most common. By inserting ultra-fine sterile needles into specific acupuncture points, a traditional acupuncturist seeks to re-establish the free flow of Qi/chi to restore balance and trigger the body’s natural healing response. A growing body of evidence-based clinical research shows that traditional acupuncture safely treats a wide range of common health problems. The World Health Organisation (WHO) acknowledges traditional medicine as part of primary health care.

Acupuncture is a safe and drug free intervention. Once well monitored, acupuncture should have a definite affect after a couple of sessions, meaning prolonged treatment is not needed. Sometimes top up sessions are recommended at the patients discretion. Acupuncture is safe to have alongside conventional medical treatment.

Acupuncture can assist in treating the symptoms of:

Musculoskeletal Conditions:

Skin Conditions:

  • Acne
  • Alopecia
  • Eczema
  • Psoriasis

Other:

  • Addiction (Symptoms of)
  • Anxiety/Panic Attacks Symptoms
  • Chemotherapy Side-Effects
  • Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
  • Depression (Symptoms of)
  • General Well Being
  • Headaches & Migraine
  • High Blood Pressure
  • Hyperhydrosis (Excess Sweating)
  • Impotence
  • Insomnia
  • Obesity/Weight Loss
  • Sleep Disorders
  • Smoking Cessation
  • Stress (Symptoms of)
  • Vertigo

Women’s Health:

  • Amenorrhoea – abnormal menstruation
  • Dysmenorrhoea – absence of menstruation
  • Fertility problems
  • Incontinence
  • IVF patients
  • Menopause
  • Menstrual & Female Disorders
  • Urinary Tract Infection

Cardio-Respiratory Conditions:

  • Acute/Chronic Coughs
  • Asthma
  • Bronchitis

Digestive Disorders:

  • Indigestion
  • Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
  • Gastritis
  • Ulcers

Infections:

  • Cold & Flu
  • Viral Infections

Ear, Nose & Throat Conditions

  • Catarrh
  • Ear problems
  • Hay Fever
  • Rhinitis
  • Sinusitis

 

It is important to note that this list is not a complete list of all the conditions that can be treated. If you do have something else and would like to discuss it with one of our Acupuncturists we would be happy to arrange a call back for you. Please just call us and let us know.

In addition, your right to give blood is not affected as you are being treated by a Chartered Physiotherapist who is registered with the Irish Society of Chartered Physiotherapists, and who is also an acupuncturist. This ensures that you will receive the sterile technique and you will be allowed to give blood if needed. This is not the case for most other practitioners.

Where are these treatments available?

Acupuncture for all conditions listed above is offered at the following clinics:

Acupuncture for musculoskeletal and cardio-respiratory conditions is available at the following clinics:

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