Online courses on the true science behind the ancient art of acupuncture
With Biophysicist Clare Foley,
MSc., NP, Ac. Lic.
An incredible learning experience
Cutting edge science made accessible for acupuncture practitioners, integrative medicine specialists or anyone with an interest in Chinese Medicine.
Discover the Science of Acupuncture with Clare Foley
The courses you can find here aim to break down the barriers to integrating acupuncture into mainstream medical settings.
By bringing to light the core mechanisms of acupuncture while deeply honouring the work of ancient Chinese scientists
Practitioners can learn to communicate in Western scientific terms
Gain client trust
Win referrals for thriving practice
Work within conventional medical settings.
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Students get to discover a fresh and accurate scientific language of acupuncture throughout the course that covers everything from the holistic approaches of Chinese medicine to core mechanisms of acupuncture, making conversations with clients clear and grounding.
Core mechanisms - exactly how acupuncture works
Translating TCM terminology into scientific language
Anatomy of the channels and acupoints
Open communication with healthcare professionals
3 PART LECTURE SERIES
Delivering a fully integrated language between ancient invention
and modern science
01
Approaches
The first part of the course looks at key concepts within Chinese medicine - qì, xīn, shèn - that traditionally do not have precise translations into Western languages. These concepts are essential to define in Western terms in order to successfully integrate these important approaches into Western settings.
02
Structures
The second part of the course looks at the structures of the acupuncture system. The channels and the acupoints are defined in clear, physiological terms to transform the understanding of the system as a whole.
03
Mechanisms
The third part of the course explores the core mechanisms of acupuncture. The exact effects of acupuncture on the cardiovascular and nervous systems are broken down giving a deep understanding and answer to the question “how does it work?”
A Comprehensive Curriculum
The course is an 8 week program blending pre-recorded lectures, to watch on-demand at your own pace and schedule, with live online tutorials where students are invited to ask questions and have in-depth discussions with the tutor and their peers.
University quality
All courses are taught by Clare Foley a practicing acupuncturist and published biophysicist
Certificate provided
Courses allow practitioners to gain CPD points through NCCAOM Providership
Anytime, anywhere
Learn in your own time and from anywhere with 24/7 online digital seminars.
Easy Streaming
Just follow the links from your email inbox directly to the lesson environment
Mentorship
Get the opportunity to strategize with an expert scientist in the field of acupuncture
Peer Support
Connect with like-minded colleagues in a space of learning and support
Latest Science
Up to date research condensed and presented simply for non-scientists to absorb and transmit effectively.
Download material
Students have free access to PDFs of Clare's published papers usually behind a paywall
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12 hours on-demand video
Downloadable research articles
Access on mobile
Worldwide graduate community
University quality tuition
Reading lists for supportive material
I absolutely loved the information and your in-depth yet concise explanations of how acupuncture works. The research was fascinating and mostly new to me. Thank you for all the work you are doing for our profession.
Allison France
L.Ac.
I loved the lectures and it was a breath of fresh air listening to you using normal language and approach to acupuncture. Plus the importance of your science background is key as I work with a lot of professional athletes and still so many will not buy into acupuncture due to the old school language that is used.
Chris O'Callaghan
L.Ac., SPT
I've been really struggling the past couple years with the lack of scientific understanding practitioners have, myself included. It has always bothered me that I couldn't explain things in a scientific way and I've really started doubting what I do. I have delved into study after study in order to have more understanding and credibility. Your course was exactly what I've been looking for and I really hope you do more in the future.
Talia Dahms
L.Ac., MSTOM
I am so excited to have questions answered that I have had since being an acupuncture student. I wish your course was a requirement in school!
Thank you so much for sharing your extensive knowledge!
Michelle Snyder
L.Ac.
In my opinion, it is important to do research to understand and analyse what science can explain but without losing sight of the whole model, the system and context in which they are inserted. This context in which everything changes, everything is in relation and is inter-influenced and in which each human cell tends towards homeostasis and self-regulation. Congratulations Clare you have done this and your research is very interesting for me.
Prof. Ana Varela (L.Ac.)
Professor at Escola de Medicina Tradicional Chinesa de Lisboa (ESMTC) Lisbon, Portugal
It should be mandatory to teach this in all acupuncture schools.
Gonzalo Gómez
Lecturer in Acupuncture for Acupuncturist Physicians, Madrid, Spain
Hi, I am Clare Foley
Acupuncturist, biophysicist, lecturer
I trained as an acupuncturist and naturopath in Dublin for four years. After spending a month in Beijing doing intensive training in acupuncture, I was so impressed with the medical system, which fully integrated TCM with conventional medical care, that I spent a further six months training at the Chinese Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences. I learned to speak Mandarin Chinese at an elementary and received one-on-one training from expert doctors using acupuncture in a wide range of hospital departments. It sparked a longing in me to see this integrated system in my own country. I would have to figure out how acupuncture works!
I received my undergraduate science degree in Experimental Physics and Biology from Maynooth University, Ireland in 2015, followed by a two year Masters in Biophysics at the KU Leuven in Belgium, 2018. Doing fundamental research on single neurons in live organisms gave me insight into global brain dynamics, the cutting-edge of neuroscience research today. I have developed an understanding of the mechanisms of acupuncture to a depth that is rare in the field. I continue to develop and publish research to date and I advocate for the introduction of acupuncture to mainstream medical practice at the local and international level.
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12 prerecorded lectures
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Live online Q&A styled tutorials
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12 prerecorded lectures
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