GRADUATES TESTIMONIALS AND CLINICAL PRACTICES

What Our Graduates Say

Evan Scully, Dip Ac, Lic Ac - Scully Therapy Clinic

evan scully I did my professional acupuncture training with the Acupuncture Foundation Ireland and my experience has been outstanding. The lecturers are superb, very knowledgeable and skilled. It was the only Acupuncture College in Ireland with expert Chinese lecturers and clinicians. They share their clinical experiences with students and make the learning material understandable.

I learned a lot from them and now have a busy practice, where I am able to treat my patients with confidence and provide an excellent treatment. I would happily recommend the college to anyone wanting to study Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine.

Since qualifying in 2012, Evans practice, Scully Therapy Clinic, has gone from strength to strength. Specialising in sports injuries, he has gained experience with Olympic athletes in such groups as Nike Oregon Project & Oregon Track Club and worked with Olympic medallists from Kenya, Ethiopia, Algeria and Tunisia, U.S.A, Great Britain, Botswana, Morocco. Along with these, Evan has worked with elite athletes from Canada, Australia, Belgium, Japan, New Zealand, South Africa, Italy, France, Bahrain, Somalia, Ireland, and Mexico.

Arina Wojtenko, Dip Ac, Lic Ac - Ren Shen Acupuncture Clinic

arina testimonials rounded Changing career is a big step for everybody. I chose to study Chinese Medicine with the Acupuncture Foundation of Ireland, and it was most definitely the right choice. Over my three years of studies I was guided by wonderful teachers and excellent clinicians who shared their extensive knowledge of Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine and made what could have been difficult concepts easy to understand.

I found the course to be very professional and intensive but the student support is excellent and really helped me in my studies. From the first session I found my confidence growing easily thanks to the detailed introduction and breakdown of Chinese Medicine Theory and the practical, hands on skills sessions; while the online learning further supported my understanding of Chinese Medicine Theory. The fact that I was able to work while studying was a major plus for me.

One of the most exciting things for me was the post graduate clinical experience placement with Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine and affiliated teaching hospitals. This really helped my confidence in my practice and it is something I would definitely recommend. I discovered a love of studying Chinese Medicine and as a result am currently studying for my Masters degree in Chinese Medicine. I would strongly recommend the Acupuncture Foundation for anyone thinking of studying Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine.

Dr Viera Husarova, Dip Ac, Lic Ac - Eccles Clinic

viera husarova I completed my professional acupuncture training with the Acupuncture Foundation Ireland in 2018. I enjoyed the course as the atmosphere at the college was very friendly and I was able to study along my work. The structure of the lectures was very logical and designed at the different levels to help us gradually understand the principles of Traditional Chinese Medicine. The lectures were delivered online and as weekend classes presented by the experts in the field with years of clinical experience.

This is the only course in Ireland where we were able to develop hands on skills in needling technique from the very beginning to built up our confidence in treating the patients. The post graduate placement to Nanjing University of Traditional Chinese Medicine teaching hospitals was amazing experience for me as the medical doctor in terms of seeing the different healthcare system where the Western and Traditional Chinese medicine work together in holistic approach to the patients.

I would recommend this course with the Acupuncture Foundation to anyone considering a future career in Traditional Chinese Medicine.

Feleena Tiedt, Dip Ac, Lic Ac - Feleena Tiedt Acupuncture Clinic

feleena tiedt Having studied Acupuncture, Chinese Herbal Medicine and Tuina Massage at the Acupunture Foundation Ireland I can now readily and confidently pursue a career in holistic medicine. The knowledge and experience I gained during my time at the college allows me to treat many different western diseases.

The teachers, who are all practicing clinicians themselves, gave relevant, up to date and practical tuition. I now feel fully equipped to build my practice and have kept in regular contact with class alumni.

Brendan Clare, Dip Ac, Lic Ac - Acupuncture & Chinese Medicine Clinic

brendan clare I’m really happy with the decision I made to study Chinese medicine with the Acupuncture Foundation Ireland. The knowledge, experience and support I received throughout my studies was second to none. It gave me skills and abilities I didn’t know I had and now I have a successful practice.

Vera Deale, Dip Ac, Lic Ac - Alma Acupuncture Clinic

vera deale I completed my training with the Acupuncture Foundation of Ireland in July 2006 and would highly recommend the course. During this three year course I feel I gained the knowledge, skills and practical experience to enable me to become a competent practitioner of acupuncture.

After thirty six years professional experience in the field of nursing and midwifery I now enjoy running a busy acupuncture clinic which gives me tremendous job satisfaction. I would not hesitate in recommending this course to anyone considering a future in acupuncture.

Message From Our Recent Graduates

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Huge thanks to everyone in the AFI, particularly the Admin Staff and our course teachers - your generosity in sharing your knowledge, experience, encouragement and advice over the past 3 years is much appreciated.

Studying TCM Acupuncture with AFI has been an incredible journey—challenging, fascinating, and truly life-changing.

I am delighted and very proud to have successfully completed the diploma in acupuncture from the Acupuncture Foundation of Ireland. Over the last 3 years I have had the privilege of learning alongside a fantastic group of people who I have shared plenty of laughter and some tears too !!….. I know I have made some friends for life. I would like to thank you all for being such a great support, and also to the College and all the teachers I met along the way, thank you for sharing your knowledge and skills, I am really looking forward to continuing my journey in TCM.

These past three years have been an incredible journey. I am amazed that I can now diagnose and treat people using my TCM knowledge. I am deeply grateful to all the staff at the Acupuncture Foundation for their unwavering support, and to my amazing classmates for making this experience unforgettable.

Acupuncture Foundation Graduates Websites

Many of our graduates have their own websites. These are just a few of them. Please click on any of the links below to contact Acupuncture Foundation graduates at their clinics. To find a registered practitioner or a graduate who is not listed here, visit www.afpa.ie.

Mary Hayden Mary Hayden Acupuncture & Tuina Massage

Nicola Murphy Perfect Balance Acupuncture

Beverly McGovern, Joanne McGovern Dublin Acupuncture & Allergy Testing Clinic

Rachel Walsh Sanctum Clinic

Stephanie Ann Davis Fairview Acupuncture

Emer Lawlor Clontarf Acupuncture Clinic

Michelle Magill Melt Natural Healing Centre

Colm De Butleair Unmani Clinic

Jacquelilne McDonnell Lucan Acupuncture Clinic

Lei Xue, Anthony Liu Dun Laoghaire Acupuncture & Herbal Clinic

Martin Farrell Jingwell Acupuncture Chinese Medicine

Sally Dunne MyHealth