About Linda Heffernan
Linda was a founding and honorary member of Irelands first acupuncture association and is currently a member of T.C.M.C.I, A.F.P.A. and I.R.C.H.M and is the director of the College of Integrative Acupuncture in Loughrea.
Linda has trained numerous acupuncturists all over the country and is now nearing her 40th year of practice
She commenced her studies at the Royal College of Traditional Chinese Acupuncture in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire in 1979.
She previously studied medicine in University College Cork and began practice in Galway in 1984. Linda established the college in Loughrea in 1996. The College offers a three year part time training course in acupuncture, commencing each year in October.
What to Expect in an Acupuncture Treatment
During your first appointment with a practitioner you will discuss your symptoms, Lifestyle, Diet, previous medical history and that of your family. The practitioner uses this information and also observes the tongue and takes 12 Pulses on both wrists to ascertain which organs need treatment.
Hand Morphology and Palpation of the spine and blood pressure is included in the initial consultation. Very fine sterile, disposable needles will be inserted into acupuncture points.
The process is carried out gently and carefully, ensuring the person is comfortable. You are left for a period of time with the needles in place. Patients experience a sense of calmness and relaxation.
Treatment lasts 1.5 to 2 Hours
Some commonly treated ailments using acupuncture
Each Patient Has A Primary disposition or constitutional type when this is treated the symptoms ameliorate. It is recommended for health maintenance to have some treatment in the corresponding season of the constitutional type each year.
Energy
Lack of energy, Tiredness, Palpitations, Insomnia.
Chest
Can treat post covid fatigue lack of smell and taste
Chest infections, The Common Cold, Sinusitis, Hay Fever, Asthma.
Backache
Joint/Muscle Pain, Arthritis, Rheumatism, Tendon/Ligament Problems and Sciatica.
Digestion
Indigestion, Abdominal Distention, Blood Sugar Problems, Heartburn, Diabetes, Sugar Cravings, Diarrhoea, Constipation, Over Eating, Slow Metabolism, inflammatory bowel disease, Colitis, Chrons.
Gynaecology
Fertility, Menstrual Pain, Absence of Periods, Menopause.
Mental Symptoms
Depression, Nervousness, Anxiety, Stress, Panic Attacks.
Urinary Problems
Urinary Tract Infection, Cystitis, Excessive Urination, Incontinence, Fluid Retention.