Referral Considerations

Information for Healthcare Professionals

On the Pulse Clinic is an integrative practice in South County Dublin providing acupuncture, Chinese herbal medicine, clinical nutrition and nervous system support for adults aged fifty and older. The clinic focuses on presentations where symptom management alone has not provided sufficient improvement and where a structured, personalised approach can support better function and quality of life.

Clinical Focus

The clinic commonly supports people with
• degenerative eye conditions including macular degeneration and glaucoma
• chronic pain
• chronic inflammation
• fatigue
• stress-related presentations
• complex or long-standing health histories

Many patients referred to the clinic present with multiple comorbidities or ongoing functional limitations despite standard medical care.

Training and Background

Sinéad Dee originally trained and worked as a practice nurse before specialising in acupuncture, Chinese herbal medicine and integrative clinical approaches. Her diagnostic framework is based on Medical Pulse Diagnosis (Bob Doane methodology). Treatment draws from established systems including Balance Method, DNA-style distal needling, Master Tung, AcuNova and ophthalmic protocols used in macular degeneration and glaucoma care.

Chinese herbal medicine formulations are prepared individually and blended to work synchronistically, guided by pulse findings and the patient’s presentation.

Integrative Approach

Treatment plans generally combine
• acupuncture
• individually tailored herbal formulas
• nutrition guidance
• nervous system regulation strategies
• structured home recommendations

Herbal medicine is one option within treatment plans and is used only when clinically appropriate. Many patients attend for acupuncture and nutrition-based care alone. Suitability for herbal medicine is assessed individually, taking into account medical history, medications and the patient’s preferences.

The aim is to support physiological function in a clear sequence that improves mobility, sleep quality, pain levels and overall stability. Calm physiology supports a calm and regulated mind, which is relevant for people with chronic illness, prolonged stress or nervous system dysregulation.

Referral Considerations

Clinicians commonly refer patients who
• have degenerative eye conditions and would benefit from structured symptom support
• live with chronic pain or chronic inflammation
• experience persistent fatigue
• have unresolved symptoms despite long term medication
• benefit from a combined approach that includes hands-on treatment, lifestyle strategies and regular support

Herbal medicine is not suitable for people on long term or post-transplant immunosuppressants. In these cases treatment focuses on acupuncture and lifestyle or nutrition guidance.

Communication and Safety

All patients complete a detailed medical history and medication review. Treatment is adapted around ongoing medical care. Any red flags or concerns are communicated to the referring clinician when appropriate.

Referral Pathway

Referrals can be made directly via
Phone 086 811 9534
Email sineadd@onthepulse.clinic

Patients may self-refer, and clinicians can request progress updates if helpful.