About Acupuncture

Acupuncture has been practiced in China for three thousand five hundred years. It involves the stimulation of acupuncture points on the body by inserting thin, solid needles to give a therapeutic effect.

In Traditional Chinese Medicine terms acupuncture helps the flow of energy, or Qi, along meridians or pathways in the body to stimulate the body to heal itself. There is a large body of research studies confirming the effectiveness of Acupuncture as part of a wider healthcare option.

The World Health Organisation has recognised since the late 1970s that acupuncture is effective for treating a range of conditions including:
  1. Musculoskeletal conditions such as arthritis, neuralgia, insomnia, dizziness, and neck or shoulder pain
  2. Circulatory disorders (such as hypertension, angina pectoris, arteriosclerosis and anaemia; Respiratory disorders (such as emphysema, sinusitis, allergies and bronchitis)
  3. Gastrointestinal conditions such as food allergies, ulcers, chronic diarrhoea, constipation, indigestion, intestinal weakness, gastritis

Also the National Institutes of Health (NIH) in the US released a consensus statement stating that acupuncture can be useful in treating a range of conditions such as treat addiction, headaches, menstrual cramps, tennis elbow, fibromyalgia, myofascial pain, osteoarthritis, lower back pain, carpal tunnel syndrome and asthma.

In addition, Traditional Chinese Medicine theory also states that acupuncture is able to treat a wider range of conditions than those listed above. 

Choosing the Right Acupuncture Course

If you’re considering studying acupuncture while continuing to work, it’s essential to choose the right course. Whether you’re looking to change career direction or expand your existing skills we hope we  answer some of the questions you may have:

  • Does the acupuncture course offer an experienced faculty, with lecturers who have many years of international teaching experience?
  • Is the acupuncture school well-established, with a proven track record in teaching Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM)?
  • Does the acupuncture college have long-standing affiliations with internationally recognised institutions, such as the WHO-affiliated Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine?
  • Are there positive testimonials from graduates, and are alumni successfully practising in Ireland, the UK, across Europe, as well as in Australia, Canada, and the US?
  • Is there a comprehensive range of Chinese Medicine courses, including postgraduate training in Chinese Herbal Medicine and Tuina (Chinese medical massage), in addition to acupuncture course?
  • Does the acupuncture course place a strong emphasis on supporting students throughout their learning journey ?

Should you need more details specific to you, request a one to one call from one of our team.

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Please complete the Application Form if you wish to join or find out more about our Acupuncture programme. We can then arrange for a one to one discussion with one of our team to answer all your queries about our college and training.

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