Treatments
WHAT I CAN DO FOR YOU
I offer a combination of therapies including Acupuncture, Craniosacral Therapy, Herbal Medicine, and Tui Na. Take a look for yourself to see which treatmeants are right for you.
Acupuncture
Acupuncture works with the body’s own natural ability to restore balance and vitality. In Chinese Medicine, health is supported by the smooth flow of Qi through pathways in the body known as channels. These channels connect organs, tissues, and systems throughout the body.
When Qi flows freely, the body, mind, and spirit function in harmony. When this flow becomes disrupted through stress, injury, illness, or life events, imbalances can develop and symptoms may arise.
Chinese Medicine views health holistically. Physical, emotional, spiritual, social, and environmental factors are all taken into consideration. There is as much emphasis on prevention and long-term balance as there is on diagnosis and treatment. Acupuncture works subtly and gradually, supporting regulation and helping build long term resilience.
Acupuncture is commonly used to support a wide range of concerns, including:
- Respiratory issues
- Pain and injury
- Digestive concerns
- Neurological issues, including headaches and migraines
- Sleep difficulties
- Stress, anxiety, and low mood
- Fatigue and burnout
- Gynaecological health, menopause, and fertility support
Acupuncture can support physical, emotional, and spiritual wellbeing, helping you feel more balanced, resilient, and connected to your body. It is suitable for people of all ages, and treatments are gentle. Many people find sessions deeply relaxing and grounding.
A session begins with a discussion about your health, followed by traditional diagnostic methods such as looking at your tongue and feeling your pulse. Fine, sterile needles are then gently inserted into specific points on the body to address patterns of tension or imbalance and support the body’s natural healing responses.
In some cases, such as injuries or pain conditions, electro-acupuncture may be used. This involves a mild electrical current applied through the needles to support circulation and recovery. Cupping therapy or Tui Na may also be included where appropriate to help relieve tension and improve movement.
Treatments generally last approximately 60 minutes and often include a short period of Craniosacral Therapy at the end. This supports deeper nervous system settling and helps integrate the treatment.
Each session is tailored to your individual needs, whether you are seeking support for specific concerns or general wellbeing
Ann Marie integrates both Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and Classical Chinese Medicine (CCM), having trained in TCM in Ireland, and Classical Chinese Medicine abroad.
TCM is a more modern system, developed in the mid-20th century, offering clear diagnostic frameworks that make it accessible and effective in modern day practices.
Classical Chinese Medicine is rooted in much older medical texts and places greater emphasis on the inner life of the person, including emotional experiences, trauma, life events, and a person’s sense of meaning and vitality. It often works more deeply with the psychological and spiritual dimensions of health.
While TCM recognises emotional health through general patterns of imbalance, Classical Chinese Medicine allows for a deeper understanding of individual experience. By integrating both approaches, treatments can be highly personalised, addressing not only symptoms but the deeper patterns influencing health and wellbeing.
Fertility Acupuncture
Rather than focusing on fertility in isolation, treatment considers the whole person, including stress levels, menstrual health, sleep, digestion, and emotional wellbeing, all of which play an important role in reproductive health.
In Chinese Medicine, fertility is linked to the balance of Qi, Blood, Yin, and Yang, and the health of the organ systems involved in reproduction. Acupuncture can help support circulation, nervous system regulation, and hormonal communication, helping create conditions that are more supportive of conception.
Treatments are gentle and paced appropriately, with care taken to avoid overstimulation. Sessions aim to support both the physical and emotional aspects during what can be a demanding and sensitive time.
Fertility acupuncture may be supportive:
- When trying to conceive naturally
- In preparation for IVF or other assisted treatments
- During treatment cycles
- After loss or periods of difficulty
- When seeking to regulate cycles or support overall reproductive health
Treatments are fully individualised and may also include a short period of Craniosacral Therapy at the end of each session if desired.
This approach recognises that stress, emotional strain, and nervous system balance all play a role in reproductive wellbeing, offering a supportive complement to other fertility treatments.
This support is offered in a calm, confidential setting, with a focus on safety and comfort for everyone involved in the fertility journey.
Fertility acupuncture can also support male reproductive health. In Chinese Medicine, male fertility is often affected by stress, overwork, poor sleep, and emotional strain, all factors that can influence reproductive health and sperm quality.
Acupuncture treatment for male fertility is gentle and individualised, and may help support:
- Sperm quality and motility
- Hormonal balance
- Circulation and vitality
- Stress reduction and nervous system regulation
Support can be used on its own or alongside treatment for a partner, and may be helpful when preparing for assisted fertility treatments or supporting overall reproductive health.
Chinese Herbal Medicine
In Chinese Medicine, health depends on the balanced movement and nourishment of Qi, Blood, Yin, and Yang, as well as the harmonious functioning of the organ systems. Herbal formulas are used to gently support these systems, helping the body restore balance over time.
Formulas are made up of carefully selected combinations of herbs that work together. This allows the herbs to be supportive, regulating, and adaptable, rather than overly stimulating or suppressive. Herbal medicine works gradually, supporting long-term change and strengthening the body’s own capacity for regulation and recovery.
All of the following are taken into consideration when prescribing herbs:
- Physical symptoms and medical history
- Emotional and stress-related influences
- Digestive strength and energy levels
- Sleep, menstrual health, and overall vitality
- Long-standing patterns or recurring imbalances
- Digestive and gut health
- Fatigue, burnout, and low energy
- Stress, emotional strain, and nervous system imbalance
- Sleep difficulties
- Hormonal and reproductive health
- Immune and respiratory support
- Recovery from illness or long-term strain
Consultations can last up to 60 minutes and repeat consultations last up to 30 minutes.
Clear instructions are provided, and support is available if questions arise. Herbal medicine is introduced gently, with attention to safety, tolerability, and integration with other treatments or medications.
Craniosacral Therapy
Through this process, the body is supported in finding balance and encouraging its own natural healing responses.
- Relaxation and stress relief
- Anxiety
- Improved sleep and energy
- Pain and tension
- TMJ discomfort and teeth grinding
- Trauma recovery and emotional release
- Enhanced nervous system regulation
- Pregnancy and post partum wellbeing
- Infant colic, reflux and feeding difficulties
- Tension from birth experiences (e.g. forceps, suction, c-section)
- Children with sensory sensitivities and developmental challenges
Sessions are deeply relaxing and many people report feeling lighter, more grounded, and more connected to their own natural healing capacity after a session. A typical Craniosacral Therapy session lasts 45 to 50 minutes of hands-on work.
Please allow up to 60 minutes in total to include time for consultation and settling in, so you can feel fully comfortable and supported throughout your session.
She works with sensitivity, supporting both those experiencing physical or emotional challenges and also those seeking general wellbeing and balance.
Tui NA
Tui Na is based on the understanding that when there are blockages or stagnation in the body, pain and illness can arise. By promoting the movement of Qi and Blood, Tui Na helps relieve tension, support circulation, and encourage the body’s natural ability to restore balance.
Treatment may involve working with the muscles, joints, and soft tissues to:
- Release tension and muscle spasm
- Mobilise joints and improve range of motion
- Support circulation and nerve regulation
A variety of techniques are used, including rolling, kneading, pressing, and gentle percussive movements, applied with the hands, fingers, or elbows as appropriate.
Unlike relaxation massage, Tui Na is therapeutic and treatment focused, while still being supportive and calming. Pressure is always adapted to the individual, ranging from very gentle to firmer work, depending on your needs and comfort.
Tui Na may be helpful for a range of acute or chronic conditions, including:
- Sports injuries
- Back pain and sciatica
- Shoulder, jaw, and neck pain
- Repetitive strain injuries
- Supporting circulation of blood and lymph
- Fatigue, stress, and insomnia
- Fertility and gynaecological support
- Digestive discomfort
- Muscle relaxation and tone
Tui Na is not offered as a stand-alone treatment but may be included as part of a session when it is clinically appropriate, often alongside acupuncture or other therapies.
Price List
(including consultation)
(price per acupuncture treatment after first)
(standard treatment fee)
(find out what works best for you)
(Tinctures/Granules - 28 day supply)
Depending on your needs, sessions may integrate Acupuncture, Tui Na, or Craniosacral therapy at the standard session rate
Health Insurance reimbursement: As a member of the AFPA, Acupuncture treatments are eligible for reimbursement by major health insurance providers (VHI, Laya, Aviva, Irish Life Health). Please check your individual policy for coverage details.
Bookings with Ann Marie
- (086) 362 1777
- info@nadurwellness.ie