About Anne Hughes

I graduated from a 1600-hour acupuncture programme at the SSC Acupuncture Institute, a leading acupuncture institute in Toronto, Canada, (Irish acupuncture programmes range from courses of 3 weekends duration, to a maximum of 900 hours).

I then went on to train as a herbalist and naturopath at The College of Naturopathic Medicine in Dublin, Ireland.

As an acupuncturist, my primary training is in both Japanese and Chinese acupuncture, and I'm one of the  few practitioners in Ireland using the powerful blend of both modalities right now.

I've also had the opportunity to study other great oriental medicine modalities in Canada, such as Medical Qi Gong, Auricular Acupuncture (ear acupuncture), Tui Na (Chinese) Massage, and Shiatsu.

Holistic medicine in general is a lifelong interest and over the last 10 years I've taken evening courses in areas  such as  reflexology and Aromatherapy. I've also travelled to India and  took a fascinating course in Ayurveda, (the Indian system of traditional medicine).

My goal overall is to be involved in lifelong training to further my knowledge as a holistic practitioner and also to ensure the best possible treatment outcome for my patients.

I offer treatment for a wide range of health issues using acupuncture, naturopathy and herbalism including :

* musculoskeletal, (sports injuries, arthritis, back pain, knee pain etc.)

* emotional/psychological, (stress, anxiety, depression, panic attacks, insomnia etc.),

* gastrointestinal (constipation, ulcers, nausea, diarrhoea etc.),

* neurological (sciatica, headaches, general neuralgias etc.), and

* addictions (alcohol, smoking, food, drugs, gambling etc.)

Overall I run a general practice to enable acupuncture and herbal medicine to be available to everyone and to continuously enrich my understanding of holistic medicine.

But in addition to my general practice, I specialise in helping people eradicate acute and chronic pain, (acupuncture used together with herbal medicine is highly effective for pain relief).

I've also had a lot of success with psychological/emotional issues and I have  a real interest in helping people with issues such as anxiety, fearfulness and depression since studying  Psychology for my B.A (hons). 

Helping clients step out of the cycle of addiction using holistic therapies is also an area I'm fortunate enough to be able to  specialise in, (since I completed my M.A (hons) in Addiction Studies prior to becoming an acupuncturist).

Acupuncture, herbal medicine and naturopathy are offered as stand along therapies or the combination of the modalities may be chosen by a client.

Regarding professional status, I'm a registered member of the T.C.M.C.I, and  the I.R.H. my acupuncture and herbal medicine treatments are approved and in part reimbursable with healthcare insurance providers whose plans offer cover for holistic therapies.

Please feel free to give me a call at 087 624 9555 or e-mail me  at annehughes@live.ie if you'd  like to make a booking or have a no-obligation chat about whether acupuncture, herbal medicine or naturopathy could help you.

                    "One of the best therapists I have ever met" 

                                      Social & Personal Magazine  (2011)

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