Acupuncture, Chinese Herbs & Tuina Therapy

Helen Thompson – Acupuncture & Tuina Practitioner

Lic. Ac, Dip. Ac, Cert Herbs, Cert Ac (Nanjing, China), Cert N.A.D.A, Dip. Tuina

Helen is a registered acupuncturist with the A.F.P.A (Acupuncture Foundation Professional Association). She is a graduate of The Acupuncture Foundation of Ireland and has completed a clinical internship at the W.H.O Collaborative Centre of Traditional Medicine at Nanjing University, China. This programme consisted of extensive clinical instruction at Jiangsu Third Affiliated General Hospital & the Paediatric Hospital of Nanjing. She completed her studies in Chinese Herbs with the Acupuncture Foundation, Dublin. Helen obtained a Diploma in Tuina (Chinese form of Physical Therapy) with The College of Oriental Medicine, Dublin. She obtained a certificate with N.A.D.A (National Acupuncture Detoxification Association) enabling her to work with various addictions including drugs  i.e. cocaine/heroin, tobacco, alcohol, food etc.

Helen provides a holistic approach for each patient treating them according to their unique specific symptoms. Through the principles of Traditional Chinese Medicine, she focuses on promoting health, preventing illness and treating health challenges through natural alternatives that complement and enhance Western Medicine treatments. Helen combines traditional body acupuncture with auricular (ear) acupuncture alongside Chinese cupping therapy and moxabustion.

Helen has several areas of particular expertise including the following:

Menstrual disorders, menopause, Infertility and IVF assistance, respiratory conditions, weight loss, smoking cessation, addictions, conditions that have not responded well to Western medicine including anxiety and depression, musculoskeletal pain/sports injuries, headaches and migraines, sinusitis, digestive complaints (IBS), skin complaints, children’s conditions – asthma, bronchitis, poor immunity & bedwetting.

Helen has previously worked in two of the top acupuncture clinics in Ireland, based in Cork and Dublin. Helen is pleased to offer her expertise on an appointment only basis in Blum Newbridge, Co. Kildare.

WHAT IS ACUPUNCTURE?

According to Traditional Chinese Medicine, our health is dependent on the body's energy (known as qi) which flows through a series of meridians (channels) beneath the skin. By inserting fine needles into acupuncture points in the body, an acupuncturist can stimulate the flow of energy through these channels.

Generally the insertion of the needle is painless. Once the needle is inserted there is often a tingling sensation as the treatment starts to work. Acupuncture treatment activates the body's own healing response and helps to restore its natural balance.

Acupuncture has been practised in China for over 3,000 years. The skill of an acupuncturist lies in their ability to make a traditional diagnosis using tongue and pulse diagnosis. The treatment an acupuncturist will give will be unique to each individual