Qualifications

Lic.Ac.Tcm
Clin.Ac. (Beijing, China)

Registered practitioner with:
Acupuncture Foundation Professional Association (Ireland) - AFPA

European Traditional Chinese Medicine Association - ETCMA

All Acupuncture treatments are covered by:

VHI • BUPA • QUINN HEALTHCARE • HIBERNIAN HEALTH

Having studied Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medical Theory extensively in Ireland and completed a rigorous clinical placement abroad in Beijing, China I decided to return to Ireland as a Practitioner and set up the Blue Heron Acupuncture Clinic in 2008.

I believe there is no better alternative to enhancing mental, spiritual and physical health than Acupuncture and Chinese Herbal Medicine and fell very grateful to have the opportunity to offer my skills to the people of Galway.

Why I chose Chinese Medicine

Acupuncture & Traditional Chinese Medicine are rooted in the Daoist philosophy of harmony, oneness with nature, self-reflection and longevity.  I found that this form of thinking matched what I had been searching for my entire life and am honored to be capable of applying this in a healing modality to those in need of care.

Some of the conditions treated:

INFERTILITY PMT PAINFUL PEROIDS ANXIETY STRESS INSOMNIA DEPRESSION CHRONIC PAIN IBS DIGESTIVE ISSUES LOW ENERGY SKIN ISSUES VIRAL INFECTIONS SINUS SMOKING NAUSEA ASTHMA MIGRAINE BACK PAIN CONSTIPATION  MENOPAUSE

Blue Heron Symbolisim

•    In Egypt the heron is considered the creator of light
•    In China the heron is a symbol of strength, purity, and long life
•    Native American Indians considered the heron a symbol of wisdom and a very good omen

According to North American Native tradition, the Blue Heron brings messages of self-determination and self-reliance. They represent an ability to progress and evolve. The long thin legs of the heron reflect that an individual doesn't need great massive pillars to remain stable, but must be able to stand on one's own.

Blue Herons reflect a need for those with this totem to follow their on unique wisdom and path of self-determination. These individuals know what is best for themselves and need to follow their hearts rather than the promptings of others.

Those with the Medicine of the Great Blue Heron may sit until the rest of us loose patience. And, when they follow the promptings of the heart, they are one of the most magnificent when they choose to soar.

My Mission

My mission as a Practitioner of Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine is to Naturally and Holistically balance the mental, spiritual and physical health of those who visit my clinic by combining the ancient wisdom of Traditional Chinese Medicine with the highest possible quality equipment, herbal Supplements in a professional Therapeutic clinical enviornment. 

Contact me at

Phone: 091 895748
Email: info@blueheronacupunctureonline.com

Blue Heron Acupuncture & Traditional Chinese Medicine
Ard Ri House
Lower Abbeygate Street
Galway, Ireland

Qualifications

I.T.E.C
I.M.S.T

My Profile:

I have always had a keen interest in sport and as a result decided to study Sport Injury Therapy at the Institute of Massage & Sports Therapy where I qualified as a Sports Injury Therapist with a Diploma in Sports Injury Therapy & Sports Equipment. I have also completed a course in Core Training which is used in my Rehabilitation programs and I am currently furthering my studies with a course in Advanced Functional Rehabilitation.

What is Sports Therapy?

Sports Therapy is a hands on manual therapy that caters for clients who have acute or chronic musculoskeletal pain. All treatment comes with a postural assessment and an individual exercise protocol for complete recovery. It uses a combination of Soft Tissue Work, Mobilisations, Massage with Movement, Trigger Point Therapy, Sports Massage, and Stretching Techniques to address your problem.

Conditions Treated:

I can help you with: back pain, sciatica, neck and shoulder tension, whiplash, rotator cuff syndrome, frozen shoulder, carpel tunnel, tennis and golfers elbow, knee joint and knee ligament injuries, ankle sprains, shin splints, tendonitis and postural problems.  

What can you expect from a Treatment Session?

I offer a professional, personal and confidential service designed to meet your specific condition. Individual treatment plans are specifically developed to suit you. I cater for all aspects of pain and injury management that can occur in your daily or sporting life as well as offering expertise in preventing and managing your injury.  

At your first session I will take an extensive history, this is then followed by functional assessments and Specific Tests may be carried out. The history taking and functional assessments are essential in order for me to accurately diagnose the problem and your Treatment will be based on the diagnosis. The remainder of the session involves treatment. Follow up sessions involve more treatment and less assessment. You will also be responsible in aiding your recover through home care exercises.

Darren can be contacted at:

Phone: 086 1957378
Email: macfarlanedarren@gmail.com

Blue Heron Acupuncture & Traditional Chinese Medicine
Ard Ri House
Lower Abbeygate Street
Galway, Ireland
Ireland

My name is Josephine O’Halloran and I am a counsellor, psychotherapist, psychosexual therapist, trainer and supervisor in private practice in Galway.

My Theoretical Approach:

I incorporate Person-Centred, Humanistic and Integrative, Psychodynamic, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Gestalt, Solution Focused Brief Therapy and Psychosexual Therapy into my work.

Professional Development:

I obtained a Professional Diploma in Counseling & Psychotherapy from the Tivoli Institute, Dun Laoghaire, Co. Dublin.

I hold accredited membership of the Irish Association of Humanistic and Integrative Psychotherapy (IAHIP) and the Irish Association for Counseling & Psychotherapy (IACP).

I also trained as a psychosexual therapist with Relate, U.K. I am accredited to the British Association for Sexual and Relationship Therapy (BASRT).

•    I also hold a Certificate in Supervision and in Critical Incident Stress Management.

Psychosexual therapy is for people who have sexual difficulties in their relationship.
This can be brought on by stress, illness, and the birth of a baby or other life events.

•    When the cause is complicated, I am skilled to help the client to explore and understand the reasons.
•    The cause of the problem is looked at and work is done on a possible solution.

This is a private and confidential service available for couples and individuals
that have specific relationship and sexual problems.

It is preferable to attend as a couple, but individuals can also be helped.
It can be difficult to talk about intimate, personal difficulties like sexual activity to a stranger. However I am trained to help individuals and couples that find that sex may be the  cause of their difficulties.

Whatever the problem, it really helps to talk about it and to work out if it has a psychological or physical cause. Often it is a bit of both. As your therapist, I will help you to decide if a medical check-up is needed.

I listen to the client with empathy, congruence and positive regard that gives him/her greater self-awareness and understanding.

•    I explore the client’s problems in a safe, non-judgmental and confidential setting.
•    We all have the ability to heal ourselves and the capacity to change, if we wish to do so.

Josephine can be contacted at:

Phone: 086 8584930
Email: ohalloran32@eircom.net
www.josephineohalloran.com

Blue Heron Acupuncture & Traditional Chinese Medicine
Ard Ri House
Lower Abbeygate Street
Galway, Ireland

Qualifications:

Reiki Practitioner to Master Level
Diploma in African Reflexology
Certificate in Indian Head Massage

Registered practitioner with ARCHTI
(Association of Registered Complementary Health Therapists Of Ireland)
www.irishtherapists.ie

About me -

In search of relief from my own lower back pain in 2005, I turned to
Acupuncture, and I soon found myself on a journey that would teach me
a new, more balanced way of living. Beginning with the study and
practice of African Reflexology I began to discover powerful methods
to release and heal our energy systems, and bring balance and harmony
to mind, body and soul and to our external lives.

Reiki - Universal Life Force Energy

is a 'laying of hands' healing technique which was developed by Dr.
Mikao Usui who lived in Japan from 1865-1926.

Reiki has undergone many changes and transformations since its
introduction to the western world in the 1970's, but it remains a
wonderful tool for healing, personal development and empowerment on
all levels.
Dr. Usui originally developed his healing technique as -

"A method to achieve personal perfection"

Today, the word ‘Reiki’, pronounced Ray-Key, is a Japanese word
meaning Universal Life Force Energy.
‘Rei’ means universal, and ‘Ki’, or ‘Chi’, is a subtle energy that
sustains us. So ‘Reiki’ is
Universal Life Force Energy.

Reflexology -

(sometimes called zone therapy) is a therapy in which the nerve
endings primarily in the feet are stimulated by specific massage
techniques to effect changes in another part of the body and thereby
create health and help overcome disease.

Although there is scriptural evidence to suggest that reflexology was
being practised as far back as ancient Egypt, the science of
reflexology used today was founded by Dr William Fitzgerald, an
American ear nose and throat surgeon. He noticed that pressure on
specific areas of the body produced a anaesthetising effect on a
related area. Developing his theory, he divided the body into ten
equal zones which ended in the feet and hands.

In the 1930's a massage therapist called Eunice Ingham refined Dr
Fitzgerald's zones and developed what is now known as 'reflexology'.
She observed that congestion or tension in any part of the foot
mirrored congestion or tension in a related part of the body.
Therefore, treating the areas of the feet could have a relaxing and
healing effect on different organs and tissues inside the body.

Indian Head Massage -

Indian Head Massage is the ideal stress-busting treatment for anyone
who is suffering from aching shoulders, a tight neck, tension
headache, eye strain, insomnia, or poor concentration. It is a safe,
simple yet effective therapy renowned for relieving symptoms of
stress.

Benefits -

   * Antidote to stress, anxiety and mental tension
   * Clears the mind and revitalized mental capacity, so improving
      alertness and concentration
   * General "balancing", giving a sense of calm and peace
   * Works on balancing the Chakras by releasing stagnant Prana so
      the body can function in a more harmonious manner
   * Calms the respiratory system
   * Improves blood circulation to the head and neck
   * Increased blood flow enhances nourishment to the muscles which
      can promote hair growth
   * Improves lymphatic drainage from the head and neck
   * Improves muscle tone and mobility in the head, neck and shoulder area
   * Increases circulation of cerebral spinal fluid around the brain
   * Physically revitalising
   * Relieves mental and physical strain, so helping to improve
      concentration and productivity
   * Relieves eyestrain, headaches, sinusitis, congestion and insomnia
   * Further nourishment to the skin and hair if oil is used in the treatment

Mission Statement

As your therapist I am committed to honouring and working with the
physical, psychological and spiritual aspects of your being  to
promote the best possible conditions for health to flourish. I
thoroughly believe in concentrating wholeheartedly on the perfectness
of spirit of each individual and nourishing that spirit as a path
toward holistic health, in a professional therapeutic clinical
environment.

Contact me at:

Phone: 087 2036160
Email: matchuconnolly@gmail.com
Web: www.matthewconnolly.vpweb.ie

Qualifications

IET, MIET, RGN certified

Olga Dali, born with the gift of healing has seen the Angels from a young age. She is a Spiritual medium who uses her natural intuitive ability to connect with the Spirit World with only honesty and integrity.  She has a medical back round for many years and hold a IET certificate and tried  to put  together her knowledge, skills and experience to heal as a soul, as a body. Olga talks with the Angels to bring through messages to help with any situation.

What are Angels?

The word angel is taken from the Greek word Angelos which means messenger. It is believed that angels bring us messages to guide and protect us. Angels were created as servants of creation and their service is to work with each of us regardless of who we are. Everyone has equal access to Angels and their divine assistance. Angels translate that which is beyond our ordinary consciousness into a form that we are capable of understanding. Angels are Gods loving Messengers, our connection between heaven and earth. They only surround you with love and light and healing energy. There are no limits to what angels can do in your life. They are very powerful beings. If you don’t quiet yet fully believe in angels, you will know that they are real after asking for and receiving their help few times.
Angel therapy

Angel therapy is the fastest, most effective, and most enjoyable form of healing.  Angel therapy starts with the understanding that whenever you feel pain- emotional or physical.  After indentify emotional blocks she use angel therapy to clear and heal the blocks away. Angel therapy will help you to feel safe and protected by surrounding you with their loving energy.

IET (Integrated Energy Therapy)

Integrated Energy Therapy uses a divine angelic energy ray to work directly with your 12-strand Spiritual DNA.  IET  supports you in safely and gently realizing limiting energy patterns of you past, empowering and balancing your life in the present , and helps you to reach for the stars as you evolve into your future.
 During a treatment, Olga connects with the ‘universal energy’ through her hands and uses it to diagnose energy flow in the client. This is done for as long as is needed. Loving, positive energy is then channeled and reintegrated back into the newly-cleansed cellular area so as not to leave a void and to restore balance. Energy Therapy is the art of healing with the pure energy of spirit. This universal life energy surrounds all matter, especially the human body, mind, and spirit.   Energy should flow unrestricted within our body, in a system similar to our blood vessel system. Olga gives this energy to nourish and heal our organs and systems, and to maintain physical, emotional, mental and spiritual balance.   
Benefits
   
•  Painlessly identifies and releases your deeply suppressed feelings and core cellular memories
•  Provides gentle yet powerful support for survivors of childhood traumas such as physical and sexual abuse, alcoholic and dysfunctional families.
•  Supports your self-healing at all levels, physical, emotional, mental and spiritual

Contact Olga at
Tel: 087 7865389
Angelicspirits@mail.ru

Blue Heron Acupuncture & Traditional Chinese Medicine
Ard Ri House
Lower Abbeygate Street
Galway, Ireland