About Me

I am a native of County Roscommon and have been living in Dublin for over 12 years. I am married with three young children, two girls and a boy.

My interest in Traditional Chinese Medicine began in the early 1990’s when I underwent a course of acupuncture treatments for a medical condition. Following my successful treatment and some further research, I made the decision to train as a Medical Acupuncturist.

I studied at the Acupuncture Foundation of Ireland which is affiliated to the Nanjing University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, a World Health Organisation (WHO) collaborating centre and one of China’s Top five traditional Chinese Medicine teaching Universities.

My course of study involved a minimum of three years training in the theory, practice and clinical aspects of Traditional Chinese Acupuncture. The three years also involved the study of western medical sciences including pathology, anatomy and physiology. In 1995 I received my qualification and licence to practice.

I have travelled to China and undertaken post graduate training in Nanjing University’s International Acupuncture Training Centre, obtaining a further Certificate in Clinical Acupuncture. During my time in China I undertook clinical work at the Nanjing Municipal Hospital.

Feb: 2010 Receiving Diploma – Medical Herbalist – Chinese Herbs from the Chinese Ambassador to Ireland, his Excellency Mr. Liu Bewei at a ceremony at Trinity College Dublin

In 2008 and 2009 I undertook a two year post-graduate Diploma in Medical Herbalism (Chinese Herbs) again at the Acupuncture Foundation of Ireland. This Course involved studying the properties of individual herbs, their indications and contra indications. And how to construct herbal formulas, herbal pharmacy and, the treatment of common pathologies with herbal medicine. It included the study of herbal and product safety, toxicity, national regulation and ethical practice.

I have studied under numerous renowned Chinese Medicine academics and practitioners including Professor Lao Jin Huide and Dr. Wu Jidong and the founder of the Chinese Herb garden at the University of Bristol, Mr Tony Harrison, a practitioner of Chinese Medicine for over 25 years, past president of the UK Register of Chinese Herbal Medicine and the leading authority on the cultivation and conservation of Chinese herbs in the UK.

I complete on a regular basis short specialist courses on a range of medical topics from fertility, gynaecological, obstetrics, Auricular acupuncture etc.

I am a member of the Acupuncture Foundation Professional Association (AFPA) and the Association of Chinese Herbalists of Ireland (ACHI) and the European Traditional Chinese Medicine Association.

About My Professional Association

The Acupuncture Foundation Professional Association is Ireland’s longest established professional association representing acupuncturists and Chinese Medical practitioners since 1987. It is responsible for the regulation and maintenance of a Register of Acupuncturists who work within the guidelines set out by the Department of Health & Children.

All members are bound by a strict Code of Ethics and Practice which is strictly enforced by the Association. Members are required to undertake a minimum number of courses, workshops, reading & research per year in order to keep abreast of developments and new treatments in Traditional Chinese Medicine.

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I am a member of the Association of Chinese Herbalists in Ireland.
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