Acupuncture is the oldest continuously practiced medical system in the world and is now the most widely used drug free healthcare treatment worldwide. It is recognised as a safe treatment by the World Health Organisation and is very effective in the treatment of many conditions. To view a detailed list of these conditions please click here.

Deirdre Souchere is a fully qualified and licensed Acupuncturist having trained at the Acupuncture Foundation at the Irish Institute of Chinese Medicine in Milltown, Dublin, Ireland. She studied under Professor Jin Huide, Dr Wu Jidong and Dr Meng Fanyi. She completed her post-graduate clinical placement in the Governmental Hospital of Nanjing in the Jiang Su Province of China under Dr. Ouyang who specialises in Scalp Acupuncture, neurological disorders and stroke victims. Deirdre is also a qualified Herbalist and is currently studying BodyTalk System.

Deirdre has a special interest in womens health, fertility and childbirth and is a founding member of A.C.T. Dublin, a group of established and registered acupuncturists who provide treatments for fertility, pregnancy and childbirth in the Dublin area. She has completed several training courses in this area and is passionate in her support of couples trying to conceive.

She has also trained in Master Tungs Magic Points Acupuncture and treats a wide variety of issues such as stress, insomnia, pain, musculoskeletal disorders, digestive disorders, and many more.

Other areas of expertise & post-graduate training include:

• Post Graduate Diploma in Traditional Chinese Medicine Clinical Gynaecology & Obstetrics with Dr. Trevor Wing clinician, researcher and lecturer in female health in London.
• An in depth look at the last phase of pregnancy and the three stages of labour. What acupuncturists can offer couples, including preparation for labour, induction of labour and pain relief in labour. Sarah Budd Acupuncturist & Midwife
• Pregnancy and women’s health care with Debra Betts the world renouned Acupuncturist and author of The Essential Guide to Acupuncture in Pregnancy Childbirth.
• Obstetric Acupuncture - Debra Betts
• Male Sexual and Reproductive issues - Jani White
• Traditional Chinese Medicine Dietetics with the Desire to Have Children - Vera Splinter
• Infertility and IVF post graduate course with Therese Parsons M Sc. Lic Ac. Dip Herb. Cert Ed. Therese lectures in Research Methodology for Health and Social Care at Plymouth University. Her areas of expertise include Quality Assurance, Education, Acupuncture, Applied Science (biochemistry), research methodology, Anatomy, physiology and pathology. She is the current head of the Foundation's Quality Assurance Programme and is a member of the academic board.
• Stress in Infertility - Anat Mendler Shefer & Keren Sela
• Stress, Ear Acupuncture and Infertility - Dr. Peter Aluani
• Psyhogenic Infertility - Tewes Wischmann
• A Bun in the Oven: Chinese Medicine's Approach to Treating Infertility and Miscarriage - Heather Bruce
• Endometriosis: A Leading Cause of Infertility and Menstrual Pain
  - Misha Cohen
  
• Giovanni Maciocia - The Clinical Use of the Three Tresures & Women's Treasure remedies for common conditions.
  
• Abdominal Acupuncture. A revolutionary new acupuncture technique developed over the last 20 years by Dr. Bo Zhiyun.
• Cosmetic Acupuncture and Facial Rejuvenation techniques developed by New York based Virginia Doran who is an internationally recognised acupuncturist and lecturer in the field of cosmetic acupuncture and facial rejuvenation.
• Auricular acupuncture with Professor Jin Huide, Nanjing University of TCM. An experienced lecturer and TCM author with over 20 years of lecture and clinical experience. Professor Jin is regarded internationally as a master clinician.
• Master Tung's Magic Points - Susan Johnson. Master Tung was a traditional Chinese physician from the Shandong Province in Northern China. He is famous for the miraculous and spontaneous results obtained using very few needles in each treatment. His acupuncture points are unique in that they are located opposite the affected area. In many cases, the patient notices the effect immediately upon insertion of the needle.
• BodyTalk is an astonishingly simple and effective holistic therapy that allows the body's energy systems to be re-synchronized so they can operate as nature intended.

Deirdre is registered with the Acupuncture Foundation Professional Association (A.F.P.A.) and the Association of Chinese Herbalists in Ireland and adheres to a strict code of ethics ensuring confidentiality at all times.

Sterile disposable needles are used and strict standards of hygiene are maintained at all times. Acupuncture treatments are approved by VHI, Aviva, LAYA Healthcare and other health insurance schemes.

Deirdre also served on the board the A.F.P.A. (Acupuncture Foundation Professional Association) in 2012 in the role of Public Relations.

Deirdre has three clinics, one located in D2 Medical Centre, 1 Fitzwillia Square, one in Blackrock, South County Dublin and one in Aughrim, Co. Wicklow. The clinics are conveniently located to easily serve local areas of Dublin city centre, Stillorgan, Monkstown, Dun Laoghaire, Booterstown, Foxrock, Dundrum, Glasthule, Dalkey, Killiney, Sandyford, Stepaside, Mount Merrion, Sandycove, Sandymount and more.

Deirdre is also a fully qualified Yoga and Pilates instructor and has been teaching the the South County Dublin area for over 14 years. For more information about classes see www.innerlightyoga.org.