Biography
Denise qualified as an acupuncturist in 2005. She then went on to do advanced studies in Chinese Medicine for Fertility and Facial Rejuvenation. In 2007 she received her diploma in Massage Therapy. She has also completed a post-grad in Pregnancy Massage. She has been practicing yoga for many years and trained with the Marie Quail YTTC. She has futher qualifications in Yoga Therapy for Women's Health e.g Fertility, Menopause, Depression, Menstrual problems etc. She also teaches Yoga for Kids which is a fun way for children to get exercise, build confidence and concentration and gain balance and co-ordination. Since having her children she strongly believes that children learn through having fun, and music can play a big part in this, so she studied with Kindermusik, and received her license as a Kindermusik Educator. She helps children build a strong musical foundation and this helps them with further music studies.
Acupuncture
Acupuncture can treat a number of problems in today's society. It is recognized by the National Institute of Health (NIH) and the World Health Organization (WHO). It can treat anything from Addictions to Urinary Tract Infections. Denise has seen great results with acupuncture in her clinic for fertility and says it isn't a job when it can help achieve a pregnancy. She has also had great results with Facial Rejuvenation and Acupuncture. Facial Rejuvenation improves muscle tone and increases collagen production helping to decrease wrinkles while also lifting saggy areas. A few of the comments made by people are:
"People are all of a sudden remarking on how good I look saying I look ten years younger"
Anne from Cork
"I don't have to wear make-up anymore as I feel so confident and look so much better"
Joan from Dungarvan
"My skin feels so much better and my cheeks feel like rocks"
Colette from Waterford
"My turkey neck has diminished"
Theresa from Dungarvan
"I used to get Botox but I never would again as this feels so much more natural"
Olga from Dungarvan
Yoga
Yoga is an ancient science which helps to create health and well-being by building awareness, strength and flexibility in both mind and body. Yoga is an egalitarian practice, bestowing its benefits on every practitioner, regardless of his or her physical abilities. Yoga postures, or asanas, are practiced by people of all ages and in many different states of health and fitness.
Practioners have long attested to the benefits of yoga including stress and pain relief, improved circulation and digestion, better body alignment, increased concentration, deeper more relaxed breathing, and a sense of well-being and inner peace. The question is : does yoga hold these benefits for children as well? The answer is yes, and more!
Yoga is a fun way for children to develop important skills in a supportive, non-competitive environment.
Even at a young age, children often feel pressure at school socially as well as academically, in addition,
in addition to the pressure of competitive organized sports. It is easy for girls and boys to become overly self-critical, and lose confidence in themselves as they grow and change. Yoga is a great remedy; there is no judgement in a yoga class about how a child does a pose or plays a game. Doing a pose 'perfectly' isnot the aim of yoga, which nourishes a child's inner strength and self acceptance. This nurturing atmosphere encourages children to relax and have fun while they develop not only strength, co-ordination, flexibility and balance, but also body awareness, better focus and concentration, and self confidence. In fact, a 2003 study by the University of California found that children in Los Angeles school who had frequent yoga instruction saw significant increases in self esteem, as well as fitness, academic performance and even a decrease in discipline problems. In Denise's classes we learn about different countries and animals
while doing yoga poses and more importantly we have great FUN!!!
To make an appointment to see Denise either in her home in Ring or at the clinic in Abbeyside,
or to book into a Yoga or Kindermusik Class please ring her on 087 7933486.