Speaking · Teaching · Education

Bringing Chinese Medicine
to your audience

Corporate wellness · School talks · CPD workshops · Public education · Online courses.
Available across Ireland and online.

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✓ AFPA Registered Practitioner #8638
✓ BSc Food Science · Univ. of Barcelona
✓ 10+ years clinical experience
✓ Available across Ireland & online
Who this is for

Evidence-based TCM education for every audience

Whether you're an HR manager looking for a credible wellness speaker, a secondary school planning a health day, an acupuncture practitioner seeking advanced CPD, or a community organisation wanting an accessible introduction to Chinese medicine — Jose brings the same evidence-based, honest approach to every room.

Corporate wellness Stress & burnout Sleep science Menopause & hormonal health Chronic pain TCM foundations Tung Acupuncture CPD Dr Tan Balance Method CPD YNSA CPD Nutrition & Chinese medicine Integrative oncology Acupuncture career pathways
What's available

Five ways to work with Jose

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Corporate Wellness Talks
For companies & organisations

One-hour presentations for employee wellbeing days, lunch-and-learn sessions or health awareness events. Delivered in plain language — no jargon — with practical take-home strategies your team can apply immediately.

  • Stress, burnout and the nervous system — what actually works
  • Sleep — why it breaks down and how to fix it
  • Pain management without relying on medication
  • Chinese medicine for the modern worker
  • Women's health — fertility, menopause and hormonal balance
From €300 per session · Travel included within 60km of Clonee
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School & College Talks
Secondary schools · Third-level · Transition year

Engaging, accessible presentations for secondary and third-level students. Ideal for transition year health programmes, wellbeing weeks, science fairs and career days. Includes interactive demonstrations and Q&A.

  • Introduction to acupuncture — what it is and how it works
  • Chinese medicine and the body — a different way of thinking
  • Careers in integrative healthcare
  • Student stress and sleep — practical TCM strategies
  • Food as medicine — nutrition through a TCM lens
Flexible pricing · Pro bono available for local Clonee schools
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Public Talks & Community Events
GP practices · Pharmacies · Community centres · Libraries

Talks designed for general audiences — curious, evidence-based and honest about what Chinese medicine can and can't do. A popular format for health awareness events, women's groups and community organisations.

  • What acupuncture can really do — the evidence, plainly explained
  • Menopause and Chinese medicine — what new research shows
  • Managing chronic pain without surgery or opioids
  • Sleep, stress and the nervous system
  • Integrative cancer support — complementary care alongside oncology
From €200 · Online format available
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CPD Workshops for Practitioners
AFPA members · Registered acupuncturists · Physiotherapists

Advanced clinical workshops for registered practitioners seeking CPD hours in specialist methods. Jose holds advanced training in three methods rarely taught in Ireland — making these workshops genuinely unique in the Irish TCM education landscape.

  • Tung Acupuncture — foundation and clinical applications
  • Dr Tan's Balance Method — the four-point mirror system
  • YNSA (Yamamoto New Scalp Acupuncture) — introduction and clinical use
  • Electroacupuncture — frequency selection and circuit design
  • TCM metabolic medicine — weight, hormones and the Spleen
From €150 per practitioner · Half-day and full-day formats
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Online Courses
Self-paced · Available worldwide · Passive learning

Structured online courses for practitioners and interested members of the public, delivered via a dedicated learning platform. Courses are self-paced with video content, reference notes and case study material. Available globally.

  • Tung Acupuncture Foundations — for registered practitioners seeking to add distal needling to their practice
  • TCM Dietary Therapy — for practitioners and health-conscious individuals
  • Introduction to Chinese Medicine — for patients, carers and allied health professionals
Courses launching late 2026 — register interest below
Your speaker

About Jose Rodriguez

Jose Rodriguez — Acupuncturist and speaker

Available for

In-person talks across Ireland · Online via Zoom or Teams · Half-day and full-day CPD · Evening and weekend formats available

"The gap between what the evidence shows and what the public believes about Chinese medicine is enormous. My job as a speaker is to close that gap — honestly, clearly, and with genuine respect for the audience's intelligence."

  • Acupuncturist & Chinese Medicine Practitioner (LAc) — 10+ years clinical practice
  • BSc in Food Science — University of Barcelona
  • HND in Health, Diet and Nutritional Studies — University of Vic
  • Registered member of the Acupuncture Foundation Professional Association (AFPA) — Member #8638
  • Advanced training in Tung Acupuncture, Dr Tan's Balance Method and YNSA — three of the most clinically effective advanced systems in modern acupuncture practice
  • Founder of AcuRodos, Clonee — serving patients across Dublin and Meath
  • Author of evidence-based clinical blog at acurodos.ie — covering peer-reviewed research in TCM

Jose's unique combination of Western nutritional science training and advanced TCM clinical specialisms makes him one of the most credibly positioned integrative health speakers in Ireland. He brings current peer-reviewed research, real clinical cases and practical audience takeaways to every presentation.

Sample presentations

Ready-to-book talks

Each talk is fully prepared and can be delivered within 1–2 weeks of booking. All can be adapted in length and depth for your specific audience.

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Why You Can't Sleep — and What Chinese Medicine Says About It
45–60 min · All audiences

The neuroscience of sleep, the TCM organs that govern it, and practical strategies for restoration. Evidence-based and immediately applicable.

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Acupuncture in 2026 — What the Evidence Actually Shows
45–60 min · All audiences

A tour through the strongest current evidence — honest about limitations, clear about what works and for whom.

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Stress, Burnout and the Nervous System — A TCM Perspective
45–60 min · Corporate or public

How chronic stress changes the brain and body — and the practical tools Chinese medicine offers for genuine recovery.

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Menopause and Chinese Medicine — What New Research Shows
45–60 min · Women's groups · Corporate

An honest review of 158 clinical trials on complementary approaches to menopause — what works, what doesn't, and why.

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Food as Medicine — Nutrition Through a Chinese Medicine Lens
45–60 min · All audiences

Where Western nutritional science and Chinese dietary therapy meet — and what that means for how you eat daily.

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Acupuncture as Cancer Supportive Care — Current Evidence
45–60 min · Healthcare professionals

A clinical overview of what acupuncture can offer alongside oncology — ASCO guidelines, recent RCT data and practical referral criteria.

Enquire about a speaking engagement

Fill in the form below and Jose will respond within 48 hours. All enquiries are welcome — from a 30-minute school talk to a full-day CPD programme. If you're not sure what format suits your event, just describe it and we'll work it out together.

Or email directly: speaking@acurodos.ie · WhatsApp: 089 400 5106

Clinical practice

Still looking for a consultation?

Speaking and education is one part of what Jose does. For one-to-one clinical acupuncture and Chinese medicine at AcuRodos, Clonee — open until 10pm weekdays.

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