“My name is Jacinta Sheehan, I am a qualified, registered Homeopath with The Irish Society of Homeopaths, and a graduate of the Irish School of Homeopathy.  I have been involved in working with people with a variety of health issues.  I really love working with clients to support them in being active participants in their own health, to find their way to increased levels of health and vitality; physically, mentally and emotionally.

Treating The Whole Person

Many conditions can be helped by Homeopathy, whether they are the after-effects of trauma, grief short term illness or chronic conditions.  Homeopathy may also be effective where there is no specific diagnosis.

Homeopathy can be helpful with a wide variety of complaints ranging from acute to chronic conditions.  Below are some of the most common reasons people will visit a homeopath but this list is not exhaustive:

• • Anxiety, stress, panic attacks, “burn out”
  • Headaches
  • Hormonal, period and fertility difficulties
  • Pregnancy-related conditions
  • Menopausal symptoms
  • Children’s illnesses
  • IBS, digestive disorders
  • Urinary tract symptoms
  • Allergies, sinusitis etc
  • Arthritis
  • Insomnia

How Does Homeopathy Work?

Homeopathy works by triggering and assisting the natural ability of the body / mind to heal using naturally occurring substances in the form of remedies.  Homeopathy recognises that all symptoms of ill-health are signals and that it is the whole person that needs treatment and not the disease. the body’s own natural ability to heal itself.  Although gentle, the results can be powerful and long-lasting. When a remedy is given it will be an individualized prescription, based on the totality of your symptoms, which will include your physical, mental and emotional state.  The remedies are prepared by strictly regulated Homeopathic pharmacies.

Homeopathy is suitable for everyone, supporting the continuum of our development as humans from pregnancy and birth through childhood and adolescence to adulthood and older age.  

Many conditions can be helped by Homeopathy, whether they are the after-effects of trauma, short term illness or chronic conditions.  Some of the more common ailments may be stress and anxiety, insomnia, fatigue, headaches, period and fertility difficulties, pregnancy-related conditions, menopause, children’s illnesses, behavioural problems, development delays, ear, nose, throat and eye disorders, digestive and urinary tract problems, respiratory tract symptoms to name a few.  It may also be effective where there is no specific diagnosis.

Homeopathic remedies cannot cause side effects when properly taken, it does not interfere with conventional medication so they may be used alongside one another to give the most effective and appropriate medical care.  It is always advisable to let your GP know about any treatment.

Homeopathy for Menopause and Hot Flushes

Homeopathy can be an effective treatment of symptoms of menopause, perimenopause, and hot flushes, which can be a silent but constant companion for many women.  

An observational scientific study  https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18194760 found that homeopathy is effective for menopause—

“90%  of the women [in the study] reported disappearance or lessening of their symptoms, these changes mostly taking place within 15 days of starting homeopathic treatment. The results of this observational study suggest that homeopathic treatment for hot flushes in menopausal women is effective. Further studies including randomized controlled trials should be conducted.“

Homeopathy in Pregnancy and Beyond

Homeopathy can be helpful for many of the physical and or emotional symptoms associated with infertility, pregnancy, childbirth and post-partum conditions.  Women experiencing some of the more common conditions during pregnancy can respond well to Homeopathic remedies.  Symptoms of morning sickness, general nausea, vomiting, backache, haemorrhoids, digestive complaints.  The list goes on and on!

Booking a Homeopathic Consultation

The first consultation takes approximately 1-1.5 hours. During the first consultation, a comprehensive case history is taken. The aim is to get an overview, not only of your presenting complaint and how it is experienced by you but also of you as a person.  Therefore, many aspects of your life, life events, stresses and strains, and information about day to day events will be relevant and taken into account. 

Subsequent appointments are usually shorter (about 40 mins) depending on the nature of the case. 

How many subsequent appointments are required?

The number of visits depends on the nature of the complaint and how long the symptoms have been present. We will have a better idea of this after the initial consultation.

Homeopathic Consultation Fees from May 2019

90-mins (Initial consultation) €80
60 min consultation: €65
30 min consultation (suitable for “first aid”) complaints  €35

 

Private Health Insurance Rebates

Homeopathic treatment with a Registered Homeopath is eligible for reimbursement with several private healthcare providers. (Refer to your policy details).