Lisa-Ann provides speech and language therapy for 0-18 year olds. She offers assessment and intervention for all paediatric communication needs including developing pre-verbal skills, receptive and expressive language skills, speech sound skills, social communication skills and AAC (Alternative and Augmentative Communication). Lisa-Ann is passionate about supporting the child and their family in a holistic and family centred approach to reach the child’s communication potential.

Lisa-Ann graduated from UCC in 2007 and has worked in both a public and private capacity since this time. She has experience in early intervention and school age teams. Lisa-Ann is committed to continued professional development. Some examples of this are- LAMH tutor training (sign), PECS (Picture Exchange Communication System), DIR Floortime Approach, Intensive Interaction, ADOS-2, ADI-r, and Input Modelling. Lisa-Ann has teamed up with AsIAm to deliver national workshops on c communication skills development and Autism awareness.

My name is Catriona Byrne and I am a trained foot health practitioner. I trained with the college of foot health practitioners and I qualified in 2010 and have been practising just over eleven years. I am a registered member of the alliance of foot health practitioners.

My training covers all aspect of foot care including treatment of ingrown toenail conditions, wound care, verrucae, corns, callus, athletes foot and tendonitis, in addition to leg, lower back, ankle, knee and hip strain and diabetic footcare management.

In addition to training in chiropody practise, I have also undertaken training in biomechanical assessment, orthotic prescription and gait analysis. This assessment analyses walking patterns which in turn can highlight knee, hip and ankle problems. Following assessment, orthotic supports may be recommended, together with an exercise programme which can greatly assist with general foot, knee , hip and back pain.

I have been a practitioner in reflexology since 2003. I trained in Brighton in the UK. Reflexology is a complementary therapy involving the application of pressure to specific points on the feet and hands. This is done using thumb, finger, and hand massage techniques without the use of oil or lotion. It is a touch therapy that is based on the theory that different points on the feet, lower leg, hands, face or ears correspond with different areas of the body. Reflexology is a non-invasive complementary therapy that can be effective in promoting deep relaxation. I recommend to have 3 reflexology sessions in succession over a three week period maximum to have best results for a specific health issue.

Acupuncture is a branch of medicine which originated thousands of years ago in China. It views the body as one whole energy system and, as such, treats the root cause of a condition requiring relief, as well as the symptoms experienced. It works at an emotional, spiritual and physical level.

A health issue is viewed as a blockage to the flow of our “vital energy”, known as “Qi”, and acupuncture aims to get rid of that blockage and help the body to restore itself to full health. This may be achieved by inserting special sterile, single-use needles into specific acupressure points along pathways known as Channels. Other Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) treatments – including TuiNa massage, heat treatments (moxa, cupping), Chinese herbs, dietary and lifestyle advice – often assist.

The W.H.O. recognises the effectiveness of acupuncture in treating 40 common conditions, ranging from musculo-skeletal disorders, respiratory disorders, gynaecological disorders, gastrointestinal disorders, to being a supportive treatment for quitting smoking and relieving the side effects of chemotherapy.

In TCM the human body is seen as an energy system in which Qi flows along specific pathways, called Meridians or Channels. When a person is healthy, Qi moves in the body with ease, but if its flow is blocked, insufficient or is flowing in the wrong direction, the person will become ill.

I offer the following treatments:

I am a nutritionist qualified in Nutritional Therapy from the Irish Institute of Nutrition and Health with a BSc. Hons in Chemistry. I am also a busy mum of two girls so aware of trying to balance a good diet with the stresses of modern living. I have been running my own nutritional business for over 8 years and I am currently focused on running health programs in the areas of digestive health and thyroid health. I am a member of Nutritional Therapists of Ireland (NTOI) and Thyroid Nutrition Ireland. As well as supporting individual clients I am also involved in running regular seminars for GROW charity in the midlands and Dochas Cancer Support Centre in Tullamore. I am a regular contributor to Midlands Radio 103.

My area of focus include weight loss, diabetes and thyroid health.

Recent studies include coaching and clinical applications of low carb healthy fat eating plans

Services include food intolerance testing, consultations, 6 week programs, corporate seminars.

Cathriona Hodgins BSc.(Hons),Dip. N.T., Nutritional Therapist mNTOI, Athlone

consultations ¦ 6 week health programs ¦ food intolerance testing ¦ corporate seminars