In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), Spring is considered a time of renewal, growth, and transformation, both in nature and within the human body. The energy of Spring is closely associated with the Wood element, which corresponds to the functional systems called Gan and Dan. These are two of the Zangfu systems of TCM. If you […]

The PRTCM is an Irish based professional body. It aims to ensure Acupuncture and other TCM methods are safely available to the public. It works to both regulate and represent practitioners of TCM in Ireland and the UK.  The PRTCM regulates the clinical practice of Acupuncture and TCM by ensuring all of its members meet […]

We would like to welcome one of the TCM Acupuncture Practitoners who joined the PRTCM in 2024. She set up her own clinic in County Kilkenny in April 2024 and her PRTCM member page can be  viewed on the practitioner listing (see below). She has now been in private practice as a TCM Acupuncture practitioner […]

Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is a unique form of medicine in several aspects. Some of these include its holistic approach, its personalised treatments and its preventative focus. These are just a few of many of the distinctive facets of TCM. However, one particular aspect of TCM that is unique to this ancient medical system is […]

Happy Christmas 2024 to Members of the PRTCM The Professional Register of Traditional Chinese Medicine sends Christmas greetings to all our Members. May you have a time of good cheer and relaxation over the festive season - balancing the Yin and the Yang. May 2025 be prosperous, healthy and peaceful for us all, for our […]

In order to become members of the PRTCM applicants must have gained a qualification in Traditional Chinese Medicine which includes not only in-depth theoretical understanding of Chinese Medicine but also hands-on supervised Clinical Training. Members of the PRTCM are also required to have full professional indemnity insurance before they set up in practice and are […]

October 10th marks World Mental Health Day annually. Its purpose is to raise awareness about mental health issues and promote efforts to improve mental well-being worldwide.  Mental health is an integral part of overall health and well-being. It affects how people think, feel, and act, influencing daily activities, relationships, and the ability to cope with […]

Food therapy is a cornerstone of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), focusing on using food to promote health, prevent illness, and to help to treat disease. Rooted in the belief that Chinese Food Therapy and Chinese Herbal Medicine share the same origins, TCM views dietary habits as a powerful tool to maintain harmony within the body. […]

  In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), the year is divided into five seasons, with Late Summer representing a unique and often overlooked period. This season is a time of transition between the peak of Summer and the cool, inward energy of Autumn. It is a time of Harvest, when we reap what we have sown. […]

  We at the PRTCM are happy to inform you that four of our TCM practitioner members on the register have completed post graduate training and are now qualified Medical Qigong (MQG) Practitioners. Some, already qualified, MQG Practitioners have completed further training and are now qualified at a specialist level. What is Medical Qigong (MQG) […]

In the Acupuncture TCM clinic a frequently asked question is - How many Acupuncture treatments will I need? Many factors influence this. One of the main factors is the nature of the complaint itself. Some conditions are, by their very nature, more severe or serious than others. Usually the more serious the illness the more […]

  If you would like to make an Acupuncture appointment with a professionally qualified and insured TCM Acupuncturist or Chinese Medical Practitioner, visit this list of practitioners  to find the one that is in a location nearest to you.   What to expect in an appointment The initial consultation can typically last anything between thirty and […]

TCM is a holistic system of medicine that has been used successfully for thousands of years. It works to activate and sometimes even generate the body's defence mechanisms. It is a natural medicine that activates the potential that is in the human body to heal. The same techniques or prescriptions have been used for more […]

Members of the PRTCM are fully qualified TCM Practitioners. This means they are trained to the highest standard in TCM Acupuncture and its associated therapies.  What are its associated therapies? They include moxibustion, cupping, food therapy and lifestyle advice. When you visit your TCM Acupuncture Practitioner you can be treated with one or a combination of these. […]

Injuries tend to rise at this time of year. The brighter days and nearing of Spring time sees a rise in all activity including more people being out and about, doing odd jobs or getting back into sporting activities. The range of accidents and injuries presenting in the clinic for Acupuncture Treatment can vary greatly, […]

Sometimes, there can be confusion about what conditions can be treated with TCM Acupuncture. There have been various instances where its success has gained attention in the West, with stories about its use in China as an anaesthetic or for pain relief.  However, Traditional Chinese Medicine is a full medical system in its own right […]

Are you looking for new ways to improve your health this year? Would you like to promote your health and help prevent disease? Traditional Chinese Medicine, through the use of Acupuncture treatment and other classical medical therapies such as Chinese Herbal Medicine and Medical Qigong, aims to establish energetic harmony in the whole person thereby […]

Season's Greetings from The Professional Register of Traditional Chinese Medicine (PRTCM). We wish all our members - TCM Practitioners using TCM Acupuncture, Chinese Herbal Medicine and Medical Qigong - a peaceful and relaxing Christmas. May the start of 2024 bring peace and harmony to all. The PRTCM Committee have been busy this year promoting our […]

Winter is often a time of increased incidence of people presenting with ‘stress’ in the TCM clinic. According to the World Health Organisation (WHO),  'Stress can be defined as a state of worry or mental tension caused by a difficult situation.’  and ‘Stress is a natural human response that prompts us to address challenges and […]

Traditional Chinese Medicine Acupuncture is one modality of TCM, not the whole thing. Like moxibustion or herbs, it forms one tool in the TCM toolkit, like surgery is one part of modern medicine but not the whole thing.  Ancient Chinese Medicine Acupuncture is based on the solid roots of a sophisticated theoretical structure that predates […]