She has continued with further study and placement with senior acupuncturists in Ireland during the summer period including study of Abdominal Acupuncture for pain relief. She has also embarked on study in the field of nutrition. She has worked as a volunteer for the past year with a local community auricular acupuncture clinic. Acupuncture originated in China over 3,000 years ago and due to its proven effectiveness has been embraced throughout the world. It is a complex medical system that is used to diagnose and treat illness, prevent disease and improve general well being. It involves the insertion of very fine, pre-sterilised needles at predetermined points on the body’s surface to restore health on a physical, psychological and emotional level. It may be combined with other forms of Traditional Chinese Medicine such as:
*Moxibustion - a gentle and relaxing heat treatment, very effective for certain pains and aches.
*Cupping - cups are placed on the skin to create suction, relaxing the muscles and stimulating blood flow.
*Dietary Advice
*Lifestyle Advice
The World Health Organisation recognises Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine as a viable means of treating a wide range of conditions, such as:
Anxiety/Panic Attacks, Stress, Depression, Insomnia
Arthritis, Sciatica, Back pain, Sports Injuries
Eczema, Psoriasis, Acne
Hay Fever, Sinusitus, Asthma, Bronchitis, Colds & Flu
Headaches, Migraine
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Menstrual Problems, Infertility, Impotence
Menopause
Nausea (including morning sickness and as a side effect of chemotherapy)
Tiredness, Fatigue, M.E. M.S., Parkinsons
And many more...!
