i discovered Vilma because she lectured at my college and i later found out that she had her own…read morepractice in town close to where i live. of course i had to go check her out :) if you read my other reviews of medical places, i generally tend to pick places based on convenience because i'm lazy :) it's actually really dumb luck that i've found so many great practitioners in dublin. or maybe ireland is just full of amazing people, i dunno. i went to Vilma initially for cranio-sacral therapy, and then eventually for some herbal medicine. she has a well-rounded holistic approach to health and she's extremely knowledgeable. she's not afraid to explain things to you in simple terms that you can understand and really relate to your own health. according to her web site, she does cranio-sacral therapy, naturopathy, herbal medicine, and nutrition among other things. when i went to her for cranio, i really had zero idea what it was all about aside from the few things friends had told me about it. but really, all i knew was that some people had deep emotional responses and some just came out of it feeling very relaxed. and i have to admit, i went into it with a healthy dose of skepticism. i also went there after a good healthy dose of cappuccino. heh. so suffice it to say, i didn't actually expect to be able to calm down as much as i eventually ended up doing. in fact it was such a distinct change in my disposition that at the end when we were talking about it, she said she "saw" a point at which my body started accepting the treatment and released a blockage. i completely felt that! it was so bizarre and almost surreal to me to be told by someone else what i had physically felt. especially when all that had been going on for an hour was me lying on my back and her with her hands places under my bum and on my chest. she also asked me if there was something going on with my thyroid or throat or if i had something i needed to talk about. i wasn't sure then, but i later found out that in fact there was something going on there. so color me a believer! i think Vilma is one of those very intuitive people which i completely appreciate because it shows that she's willing to connect with her patients and listen to them, even if they aren't actually speaking in words. i've had a handful of treatments with her and every single time i go in there frazzled like a chewed up electrical cord, i come out feeling calm, happy and on a few occasions positively giddy. and on a more physical level, she fixed a headache i'd had for days on one visit; on another, she made my sciatica go away (at least til i messed up my back again).

This clinic has been established over 10 years and offers clinics in on the North as well as South…read moreside of the city. They offer a range of alternative therapy's and treatments like acupuncture, allergy testing, fertility treatments, as well as diet and lifestyle advice. I went here for food allergy treatments and the testing and advice I got was spot on. I felt great afterwards, my body responded to everything they suggested and I felt like the treatment was really working! Call for an appointment.

This is run by a qualified medical doctor who has been practising acupuncture for years. A native…read moreof China, Dr Wu runs a brilliant service. He helps people with all types of ailments from sports injuries to weight issues. He also has great results with infertility and ME patients as well as skin conditions. He also uses cupping for injuries and then offers Chinese herbal tablets to take for the next week or two. I think Dr Wu is really amazing. He has helped me with so many things and I would always recommend him to anybody. Each treatment takes about 40 minutes. There is pay and display parking out the front. He works monday to saturday, but ring to make an appointment before going. It'll be worth it!

I can really recommend dr Wu. At the end of my pregnancy, the Rotunda wanted to induce my baby…read morebecause she was a little overdue. I went to dr Wu to see if acupuncture could entice her to come out before the date the hospital had set. It worked, and exactly as predicted by dr Wu (he said baby would go down after the first appointment, and she did, and that the waters would break in the evening of the second appointment, and they did). Very impressed.

Dr Beauchamp is very knowledgeable and helpful. He resolved my daughter's breathing issues. I…read morehighly recommend Dr Beauchamp.

Still fuming about paying this arrogant quack for a total wrong diagnosis and presenting me with a…read morepre typed prescription which he probably gives to everyone

Dr Wendy Lynch is everything you could want from a dermatologist. I first saw her on referral from…read moremy GP (and a recommendation) for a suspected melanoma. After an excision it was confirmed, which resulted in a full removal. It was completely painless at all stages, with an excellent and reassuring follow up process. Dr Lynch couldn't have been more professional. She is straightforward, tells you what you need to know and is an expert in her field. I have absolutely no hesitation in recommending her, in fact I would highly recommend her.

I brought my daughter to Dr Lynch recently. , I found her very empathetic and listenened carefully…read moreto both of us. She went through all the options available for my daughters treatment and explained everything slowly. we had plenty time to ask questions. Her treatment in BLackrock clinic was seamless and very successful. I'd recommend her highly

Dr Dermot Rafter is a superb GP. Pleasant and ultra professional…read more He is also an excellent Botox practitioner. Excellent results and very reasonable rates. I highly recommend.

Since my arrival in this country I have yet to see a good example of GP. Dr. Dermot Rafter has not…read morechanged my opinion. I went to the Rafters for 3 years first to Dr Yvonne Rafter who showed absolutely no signs of any interest in my presence or of being a GP. Then to Dr Dermot Rafter. Though he was more compassionate or caring, I had a bad experience when I went in for travel vaccinations. You'd think when your GP advertises that they provide these vaccinations they would know what you need. Imagine my surprise when he started consulting a chart and then the Internet (right there in front of me!). On one of my followups he didn't even have the vaccination required! If this wasn't bad enough, the vaccinations ended up costing over 100 euro more than what was quoted in the beginning. This was the final straw for me and I have not been back since. When you're paying a premium, as I did in the Rafter office, you would expect the doctor to at least have done his homework before you arrive. For this reason, I must give a bad review.

First time at a reformer class & didn't know what to expect. Viv was very informative &…read moreprofessional, taking the time to engage & make sure my form was correct. As a beginner I would definitely recommend attending Viv's class as she is incredible at what she does & makes the class enjoyable while ensuring a good workout. I was sceptical if it would be for me due to injuries but with the right coaching I didn't have any issues. I will definitely be a regular & I am looking forward to my next class. Thanks Viv

Ok so I've been looking for a yoga studio that I REALLY like in Dublin for quite some time. They're…read morealways either too smelly or too regimented or too fake or have terrible schedules or not enough choice. Enter the Elbow Room. It's not quuiite five star (purely because the classes don't fit exactly to my schedule, so I'd prefer if there were a few more to choose from), but it's very nearly there. Firstly, it's in a very old building that's been renovated nicely, in that bit of Dublin that's kinda Smithfield, kinda Stoneybatter. There's something about the approach to the building that instills a calm in me already - there's nothing more off-putting than trying to get your zen on in a community hall or office block. The calm continues inside with nice homely decor, and an overriding sense of tranquility (candles and insence are great aren't they!) Then there is the range of classes available. Everything from Vinyasa Flow to Hatha, Ashtanga and Hot Yoga. As I said, it would be great if they had a choice of one of these per day - they are spread out over the week - so this won't be the studio for you if you want to do only one type per day. There is also a free vege lunch if you attend one of the day time classes. The classes that I've been to so far have generally had about 15 people in them, so it's never been too crowded. I've also not had a teacher that I haven't rated highly. This is all after just a few weeks in this spot, so come back for the re-review in a few months time, but for now, I'm zenned up like a *&*%^!

The therapists have great anatomical knowledge and can really help you understand WHY you're in…read morepain, so it's not just a massage for temporary relief. They've given me exercises to help strengthen weak muscles and recommended nutritional steps to prevent the problem getting worse. They have a loyalty card, so the 6th treatment is free Would you recommend the clinic? I would recommend these therapists, they take their time and make sure you, the patient, really understand what's happening with your body Helga, from Ireland

If you are looking for a real therapy, not for spa-like-make-me-sleep-body- rub, this is the place…read more I received detailed work on the area that was bothering me. I was very impressed with Alana's body/muscles/anatomy knowledge and her techniques. She knew what and why she is doing. Very, very close to 5 stars. (I'm very tough judge)