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Kevin Callan – Here is a little about me and what brought me to be working in this field of health care. I have always had a keen interest in holistic medicine. Both my parents used various types of alternative medicine to manage the families health and so I had first hand experience of the exciting possibilities offered by holistic and preventative medicine. Upon finishing secondary school I was accepted on to the UK’s first Degree program in Complementary Medicine. This was a Bachelor of Science degree in the Health Sciences at the University of Central Lancashire. The course provided me with a great foundation in all the Health Sciences e.g. Physiology, Biochemistry, Psychology, Counselling, Social sciences and Research techniques.

During my studies I had a course of Acupuncture treatment for a health complaint and was hugely impressed by its effectiveness. I was primarily impressed by the sophistication of its diagnostic technique and its focus on using these insights to educate and empower the client to maximise their own health.

After carrying out some research, I settled on the College of Naturopathic Medicine as my acupuncture school of choice. Not only did this school have an established reputation in the provision of excellent Traditional Chinese medicine training, but also provided training in the discipline of Naturopathic Medicine. I found this training to be a perfect compliment to my science degree.

The combination of my training thus far, has given me a competent understanding of western medical diagnosis and treatment protocols. I believe this helps me to adapt the established approach of Acupuncture and Naturopathy to compliment western medical management of many conditions.

As a natural medicine practitioner I feel my role is to give space and time for my clients to express any concerns that they might have and to truly relax. I am passionate that my clients should leave their consultation with a better understanding of what they can do to manage their condition and maximise their well being. Educating and empowering clients is for me, the cornerstone of preventative and holistic medicine.

I hope to see you soon and wish you every health and happiness.

Sue Cuss – I got my first taste of complimentary medicine when I moved to Sydney in my twenties. Naturopathy is well established in Australia and for many people the first line of defence against illness. During the ten years I spent in Oz I tried many different therapies and my confidence in
holistic medicine grew. So did my interested and understanding as I gathered all the information I could.

My career took me to New York for several years and then onto Dublin. Which is when I completed my formal eduction as a Naturopath and Acupuncturist with the College of Naturopathic Medicine. The subjects I studied include Anatomy, Biomedicine, Naturopathy Study and specialisation in Acupuncture. After completing five years with CNM, I went on to do advanced studies at Chendu University of TCM, China where I worked in the University hospital treating in and out-patients. While there I received specialist training in Auricular Acupuncture and TuiNa (Chinese) massage.

Eduction never stops, and over the last few years I have studied facelift acupuncture, pregnancy acupuncture and massage, and completed several courses in the UK and Ireland on natural strategies for cancer patients. This includes minimizing the side effects of chemotherapy and radiation, increasing the benefits of the treatment program, fortifying the immune system and maintaining strength and vitality.

On your first visit I’ll spend time talking to you and gathering information on different aspects of your life to build an holistic picture. So as well as treating you with acupuncture I can formulate a Naturopathic plan that addresses different areas of your life, providing your body with the optimum chance to heal itself.