FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
General
Are you certified?
Where are you based?
How to contact you?
Therapy
Do you use more than one therapeutic approach during the session?
What does a typical session consist of?
How long is one session?
How many sessions do I need?
How often do I have to attend sessions?
Acupuncture
What can be treated with Acupuncture?
Does Acupuncture hurt?
Is it safe for everyone?
Are the needles sterile?
Microacupuncture
What can be treated with Microacupuncture?
Is it safe for everyone?
How does it work?
Tuina Medical Massage
What is Tuina?
Does it hurt?
Is it safe for everyone?
I’m pregnant. Can I still come for Tuina massage session?
General
Are you certified?
Yes, our practitioners are fully qualified and registered here in Ireland. Back to top
Where are you based?
We are based in Dublin 15 and Naas, County Kildare. For more information go here. Back to top
How to contact you?
You can find all the contact details here. Back to top
Therapy
Do you use more that one therapeutic approach during the session?
Depending on condition treated more than one therapeutic approach may be used to obtain maximum benefit from the treatment. Back to top
What does a typical session consist of?
For information on what to expect go here. Back to top
How long is one session?
A typical session takes from 50 to 55 minutes. Back to top
How many sessions do I need?
That depends on the health problem you are trying to resolve, your body’s response to the treatment and several other factors including your age, physical activity, eating habits and lifestyle. While some people recover from their illnesses in only a few sessions, others may need treatment for several months. Please contact us to discuss the best treatment options to suit your individual needs. Back to top
How often do I have to attend sessions?
Again, it depends on the condition treated – how acute and how severe it is. Please contact me directly for more details Back to top
Acupuncture
What can be treated with Acupuncture?
Pain, stress, tiredness, health issues related to infertility… The list is long! For more information see the website section on Acupuncture. Back to top
Does Acupuncture hurt?
Acupuncture treatment does not cause pain. During a session patient might feel slight tingling sensation. Back to top
Is it safe for everyone?
Yes, if applied by a qualified practitioner. Acupuncture is suitable for adults, elderly and children alike. Back to top
Are the needles sterile?
Only fine sterile single use needles are used. Back to top
Microacupuncture
What can be treated with Microacupuncture?
Microacupuncture treats medically diagnosed degenerative diseases of the eyes such as Retinitis Pigmentosa, Macular Degeneration, Stargardt’s Disease, Diabetic Retinopathy and Glaucoma. Please go here for more information. Back to top
Is it safe for everyone?
Yes, It uses mainly distal points in patient’s hands and feet and there are no needles placed around the eyes for maximum safety. Please go here for more information. Back to top
How does it work?
Microacupuncture stimulates the blood flow to the eyes, improves healthy circulation and therefore promotes healing of the affected structures. Please go here for more information. Back to top
Tuina Medical Massage
What is Tuina?
Tuina is a medical therapeutical massage, please go here for more information. Back to top
Does it hurt?
Tuina is usually a gentle therapy but can go quite deep to achieve best results. It can be easily readjusted to patient’s needs. Back to top
Is it safe for everyone?
Yes, Tuina is suitable for adults, elderly and children alike. Back to top
I’m pregnant. Can I still come for a Tuina massage session?
Yes, you can. Especially during pregnancy many women suffer from a lower back, pelvic and hip pain. Tuina has proved to be gentle and of an excellent longer lasting benefit in these cases. Tuina is also of a great benefit in calming one’s mind and clearing of an excessive stress. This can help to free women’s natural resources to prepare for more relaxed birth giving. Back to top
