About Your Acupuncturist
By Paul J.O'Brien
B.A., N.C.E.H.S., Dip. Acu., Cert Clin. Med., Pn1, PN-SSR, PN-NCA, M.T.C.M.C.I., M.C.Th.A.
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Meet Paul
Paul 'Batman' O’Brien has a passion for helping people like you live an emotionally balanced, physically free and abundant life. He received a bachelor’s degree from University College Dublin in 2001, qualified as a fitness professional graduating in Exercise and Health Studies with the National Training Centre in 2002, and he qualified in Traditional Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture as well as Western Clinical Medicine from the Lansdowne College of Acupuncture and TCM in 2006.
Dedicated to learning and self improvement he has continued his studies attaining advanced qualifications in Oriental Body Balance, a multi-disciplinary approach to health, in June 2009, Chinese Patent Herbs in 2010, a post-graduate study of Chinese Herbs and Pharmacology as of 2013. He qualified in Nutritional Coaching in 2020, followed by specialist certifications in Sleep Management, Stress Management and Recovery Coaching in 2023 and further qualified as a Specialist in Nutrition Coaching for Athletes in 2023.
Paul is a prolific author and educator, believing that education is an important factor in achieving a balanced state of health both mentally and physically. He has regular medical column in Ireland's leading sports magazine Irish Fighter and on the healing effect of food for in Spezzatino food magazine.
He has provided professional training for Rehab Care in the area of Multiple Sclerosis, and has lectured many times on fertility and reproductive health and has written the clinical guidance for acupuncture treating fertility issues in Ireland, "The Treatment of Subfertility: A Comprehensive Review of the Primary Western Diagnosis of Subfertility and the 9 Primary Corresponding Patterns in TCM; Treatments & Prescriptions".
Paul has authored over 25 books, including “7 Seconds to A Perfect Body” and “Project Dragon”, and several on eastern medicine including:
"The 9 Reasons You Can't Get Pregnant & How to Fix Them"
"Before IVF - Everything You Need to Know About IVF Fertility Treatments: How it works, why it doesn’t and what you can do to Ensure Your IVF Success"
"The Treatment of Subfertility: A Comprehensive Review of the Primary Western Diagnosis of Subfertility and the 9 Primary Corresponding Patterns in TCM; Treatments & Prescriptions".
"Slim in Seconds: The Secrets of Martial Arts Masters & Ancient Chinese Medicine"
"The Secrets of Samurai Nutrition Vols 1 & 2"
"The Samurai Secret to Shoulder Repair and Rehabilitation"
"The Samurai Secrets to Wrist & Ankle Repair and Rehabilitation"
"The Samurai Secrets to Knee Repair and Rehabilitation"
"The Warrior's Guide to Perfect Posture"
He has earned an international reputation as a leading health and wellness expert, with over 250 articles published in these combined fields of ancient Chinese medicine and cutting edge fitness.
He is currently writing a series of books based on Traditional Chinese Medicine with a practical tips and guides for the management and treatment of a numebr of conditions, from the common cold, sports injuries to more involved topics such as reproductive health and chronic health conditions such as Multiple Sclerosis. These will be available on this site and from Wayne Publishing shortly.
Paul also enjoys public speaking (including lecturing in Dublin City University and on behalf of University College Dublin) and gives regular talks on Chinese Medicine and fitness. He has appeared on numerous occasions in the media including on The Late Late Show, Ireland Am, and City Channel . He has been featured in several leading publications such as the Irish Independent, the Irish Times, The Evening Herald, the Irish Examiner, the Irish Daily Mirror, The Sunday World, Spine Magazine and more.
He believes that each of us is entitled to lead a healthy, energized and deeply fulfilling life.
He balances his own work with physical activities such as the martial arts. Paul is the highest ranked instructor in Ireland in his martial arts and holds a Yondan (4th Dan) level instructor rank in ZNKR Iaido (Japanese Swordsmanship), and a Yondan (4th Dan) level instructor rank in ZNKR Jodo (Japanese Stick Fighting). Paul was also awarded Sandan (3rd Dan) in Musō Jikiden Eishin-ryū (無双直伝英信流) under the International Division of the Dai Nippon Butoku Kai.
Paul is the dojo-cho (dojo leader) for Hyoho Niten Ichi Ryu in Ireland, having studied the style since 2011 and receiving direct instruction from Kajiya Takanori Soke, (12th headmaster of Hyoho Niten Ichi Ryū) from 2014 onward.
Paul also holds the unique distinction of being a two-time Bronze Medalist in Iaido at UK Taikai, and has represented Ireland at multiple European Iaido Championships. He received the Fighting Spirit Award from Oshita Masakazu Sensei at the Masamune Taikai in 2015. In 2023, he won Fighting Spirit (Teams) at the European Jodo Championships.
He is the former President of the Iaido Association of Ireland, and its former Secretary. He is currently Secretary of Dublin Kendo Kobukai.
He also enjoys quieter activities such as Origami and Lego, both of which are found in every room of his clinic. He also pursues active involvement in numerous charities and community projects as he believes it is important to balance what we receive with what we give.
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