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AcuRodos – Acupuncture & TCM Clinic provides evidence-informed Traditional Chinese Medicine. We are committed to a collaborative approach, working alongside GPs, Physiotherapists and Consultants to optimize patient outcomes:

  • Evidence-Informed: we focus on treatments backed by clinical research.
    • Practitioner: Jose Rodriguez, Registered Member of AFPA 8638
  • Reduced Polypharmacy: helping patients manage pain or insomnia while reducing reliance on long-term medication.
  • Patient Compliance: we provide 1-on-1 sessions (45-60 mins), allowing for detailed lifestyle and dietary advice that supports your clinical goals.
  • Direct Communication: we are happy to provide progress reports to the referring clinician to ensure continuity of care.

Please complete the secure digital referral form below. Once submitted, we will contact the patient within 24 business hours to schedule their initial consultation. A summary of the treatment plan can be provided back to you upon request.

AcuRodos is fully GDPR compliant. AcuRodos serves as the Data Controller for this information. Data is processed securely by Tally.so (EU-based). We do not share patient data with third parties without explicit written consent. Referrers can contact info@acurodos.ie for a copy of our full Data Protection Policy.

Research Highlights:

Chronic Pain:

Acupuncture is recommended as a first-line treatment for chronic primary pain by NICE (UK) Guideline NG193

A large 2025 review of 862 studies found evidence of positive effect for chronic pain, low-back pain.

Neck Pain:

A 2025 meta-analysis (26 trials, 3,520 participants) found significant reductions in pain intensity and disability compared to inert treatment.

Knee Osteoarthritis:

A 2025 review of evidence from 2017-2022 identified knee osteoarthritis as a condition with a positive effect from acupuncture . A 2025 review also notes benefits for osteoarthritis pain

Migraine & Headaches:

Cochrane Reviews indicate that acupuncture is as effective as prophylactic drug treatment for migraines, with fewer side effects

Postoperative & Chemotherapy-Induced Nausea:

A 2025 review confirmed strong evidence for postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV) and chemotherapy-induced nausea, aligning with longstanding NIH consensus.

Cancer-Related Fatigue:

Acupuncture was found to have evidence of positive effect for managing cancer-related fatigue in a major 2025 review of recent literature.

Menopausal Symptoms:

A 2025 review of studies from 2017-2022 found evidence of positive effect for acupuncture in managing menopausal symptoms.

Parkinson’s Disease (Non-Motor Symptoms):

A 2025 network meta-analysis (77 RCTs, 5,538 patients) found specific acupuncture techniques effective for improving anxiety, depression, sleep quality, and quality of life.

Chronic Spontaneous Urticaria (CSU):

A 2025 meta-analysis (22 RCTs, 1,867 patients) concluded acupuncture appears effective and safe for CSU, significantly improving symptoms and quality of life.

Chronic Prostatitis / Chronic Pelvic Pain Syndrome:

Acupuncture was identified as having evidence of positive effect for this condition in a 2025 comprehensive review.

Female Infertility:

A 2025 review found evidence of positive effect for acupuncture as an additional treatment to medical reproductive treatment for female infertility.

Safety:

Serious adverse events in acupuncture are extremely rare (estimated at 1 in 200,000 treatments).

FAQ

What is your typical treatment plan?

Initially 4-6 weekly sessions, followed by a clinical review.

Do you use dry needling or Acupuncture/TCM?

We use acupuncture and TCM (Traditional Chinese Medicine) which incorporates neuroanatomical and trigger-point approaches.

Is there any interference with medication?

Acupuncture is a non-pharmacological adjunct; we review all patient medications to ensure a safe, integrated approach.

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