Sinead Casey
Dip. Ac, Lic. Ac, C. Ac (Nanjing) (M.A.F.P.A.)
What is Acupuncture?
The ancient Chinese art of Acupuncture is over 5,000 years old and is used to help maintain health and well-being. Acupuncture involves the insertion of pre-sterilised needles at predetermined energy points on the body's surface to restore health. It is a holistic therapy that is non-invasive creating a state of calm and relaxation.
In Chinese Medicine to be healthy means to have a free and unimpeded flow of Qi (Qi is a dense form of energy that flows around the body) which not only keeps the body free from disease but there is more balance of mind, body and spirit, a more relaxed and positive outlook and a better state of health and well-being overall.
What conditions does Acupuncture treat?
During illness Qi can move less freely or stagnate and stop. Acupuncture restores the free flow of Qi and re-balances the whole system and for this reason it is effective for lots of conditions.
My main interests include; Male and Female Fertility, Stress, Anxiety, Depression, Digestive Disorders, Respiratory Conditions, Weight Loss, Low Energy Levels, Insomnia, Sports Injuries, Sciatica, Arthritis etc. Acupuncture produces good results for these conditions and is of benefit to Male and Female Health. Or why not treat yourself to a relaxing therapy!
What to expect on your first treatment?
I offer a high quality service unique to each patient. On your first visit I will take a medical history, asking questions about diet, lifestyle relating to the illness you wish me to treat you for. From this I will design a treatment to restore balance using a combination of acupuncture, moxibustion and cupping. I will then put in place a treatment plan giving you an approximate idea of how many treatments will be needed for you the patient.
About me.
My passion has always been present, my first experience into natural health was working in a health shop, Here's Health in Cork in 2002. I work in Here's Health presently and it was a natural progression for me to be a practitioner and in particular to be a practitioner of Acupuncture. For me being a good practitioner is about being present while with you, the patient.
I work with Cork Natural Fertility Clinic in Cobh (CNFC) and Acupuncture plays a very important role in Fertility. This clinic has a unique approach, in that we see the couple and a team of practitioners such as a Nutritionist, Kinesiologist, an NLP Practitioner, Counsellor, etc surrounds you. The clinic has had a 60% success rate using this already proven method in approaching fertility.
I trained with the Acupuncture Foundation in Dublin for three years and during this time I also observed in the Acupuncture and Herbal Clinic in Dublin. I worked and trained in a hospital setting in Nanjing, China. I have varied experience due to the diversity of the clinics I worked and observed in.
What insurance providers cover treatments?
All the major insurance providers including Quinn Healthcare, VHI, VIVAS, Hibernian Health, HSA and many semi-state and corporate insurance companies cover the Acupuncture treatments.
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