Qualifications & Relevant Work Experience
Chris began working in the Health Sector since 2005. He is continuously furthering his education in various fields within this area. Chris has achieved Diplomas in Acupuncture, Tui Na Massage and Chinese Herbal Medicine. Below is a detailed list of his qualifications to date.
2022: Teacher's Certificate in Chi Kung/Qi Gong.
Awarded by the (ITCCA) Irish Tai-Chi Chuan Association, St. Andrew's Resource Centre, Pearson Street, Dublin 2.
2020: Certificate in the Underlying Principles of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM)
Awarded by the (ITCCA) Irish Tai-Chi Chuan Association, St. Andrews Resource Centre, Pearse Street, Dublin 2.
2018-2019: Completed course in Taoist Philosophy. 'Taoist Philosophy made Practical'.
Awarded by the (ITCCA) Irish Tai-Chi Chuan Association, St. Andrews Resource Centre, Pearse Street, Dublin 2
2017: Teacher's Certificate in Meditation Teaching.
Awarded by the (ITCCA) Irish Tai-Chi Chuan Association, St. Andrews Resource Centre, Pearse Street, Dublin 2
2016: Teacher's Certificate in Teaching Tai-Chi Chuan (Beginners & Intermediate level - Short Form, Left Side)
with the Irish Tai-Chi Chuan Association, Dublin
2015: Certificate in the Practice of Hopi Ear Candling Therapy
from Sólás College, Dublin.
2015: Completed Tai-Chi Chuan Short Form Left Side and Tai-Chi Chuan Short Form Right Side
with the Irish Tai-Chi Chuan Association, Dublin.
2013-2014: Completed Acupuncture Year 4. Earned Diploma in Acupuncture.
Also earned a Diploma in Chinese Herbal Medicine and a Diploma in Tui Na Massage.
All Awarded by the College of Oriental Medicine,(COM), Victoria Cross, Cork.
2012-2013: Certificate in Quantum Coherence Therapy.
Awarded by the (ITCCA) Irish Tai-Chi Chuan Association, St. Andrews Resource Centre, Pearse Street, Dublin 2.
2009-Present Day: Tai-Chi Chuan Practice
with the (ITCCA) Irish Tai-Chi Chuan Association.
2009-2010: Acupuncture Year 3
Awarded by the (IITCM) Institute of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Terenure, Co. Dublin.
2007-2009: Acupuncture Years 1 & 2.
Awarded by the (AFI) Acupuncture Foundation of Ireland, Milltown Institute, Sandford road, Ranelagh, Dublin 6, Rep. of Ireland.
2006-2009 General Attendant
Naas General Hospital, Naas, Co. Kildare.
- Caring for all Patient needs where and when required.
- Assisting Physiotherapists with Patient rehabilitation efforts.
- Assisting Nurses & Surgeons in the Operating Theatres before, during and after procedures.
- Safely transporting Patients by wheelchair, and/or bed, to and from Wards, Departments & treatment rooms e.g. For Cardiac tests, periods of rehab, or X-Ray, CT, MRI & Ultrasound tests and/or examinations etc.
- Servicing and provision/removal of oxygen cyclinders, laundry and clinical waste bins to all departments.
- Collection & delivery of specimens, blood samples and reports to & from Laboratory.
- Mortuary duties – presenting bodies of deceased to families, liasing with Undertakers & Mortuary Technician.
- Cleaning & maintaining Ward hygiene where required.
2006-2007: National Qualification in Massage Therapy
Awarded by the National Training Centre, 16A St. Joseph’s Parade, Dorset St, Dublin 7, Rep. of Ireland.
Physiotherapy Shadowing/Work Experience Sept 2005 - May 2006:
- Blanchardstown Hospital, Connolly Memorial, Dublin. (8 hours)
- Naas Hospital, Co. Kildare. (9 hours)
- Mater Misericordiae Public Hospital, Dublin. (8 hours)
- St. Vincents Private Hospital, Dublin. (8 hours)
- Tallaght, Adelaide & Meath & National Childrens Hospital, Dublin (8 hours)
- St. Michaels Hospital, Dun Laoghaire, Co. Dublin. (8 hours)
- Celbridge Physiotherapy & Hydrotherapy Clinic, Celbridge, Co. Kildare. (12 hours)
- Enable Ireland, Sandymount, Co. Dublin. (8 hours)
- Our Lady’s Hospice, Harold’s Cross, Dublin. (8 hours)
- Raglan Physiotherapy Clinic, Dublin 2. (4.5 hours)
2005-2006: Certificate in Medical Science (Anatomy, Physiology, Histology & Pathology)
Awarded by the Institute of Complementary & Integrated Medicine, Carramore, Clostoken, Loughrea, Co Galway, Rep. of Ireland.