FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Care Cure are registered members of the Acupuncture Council of Ireland (ACI). Here are answers to the questions we are asked most often. If your question isn’t here, call us on 01 283 9247 (Dublin 4) or 01 284 5555 (Dún Laoghaire). We are happy to help.

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Health insurance

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Is acupuncture covered by health insurance?

Most major Irish health insurers cover acupuncture, depending on your policy. Every policy is different and refunds vary, so please check your own policy or ask your insurer before your treatment.

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How do I claim my refund?

After your treatment, or course of treatments, we give you a receipt showing the dates you attended, the treatment you received and the cost. Send this receipt to your insurer and they will refund you according to your policy.

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My treatment combines acupuncture with other therapies. Is that covered?

Many of our treatments combine acupuncture with massage, cupping, reflexology or moxibustion. Acupuncture is listed as the main treatment on your receipt for health insurance purposes, and this covers the combined session.

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Is anything not covered?

Ear candling and herbal medicine are not covered by health insurance.

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Booking and your visit

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Do I need to book, or can I walk in?

Walk-ins are welcome at both of our clinics, subject to availability. To guarantee a time, book online or give us a call.

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Is there a free consultation?

Yes. We offer a free consultation in either of our clinics, or online by video call.

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What should I wear?

Come as you are. Any clothing is fine.

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Does acupuncture hurt?

Acupuncture needles are very fine, much thinner than an injection needle. Most people feel a slight tingle or a sense of heaviness rather than pain, and many find the treatment relaxing.

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How many sessions will I need?

It depends on you and what you would like help with. Your practitioner will talk this through with you at your consultation and suggest a treatment plan.

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Are your practitioners qualified?

Yes. Care Cure are registered members of the Acupuncture Council of Ireland (ACI), and all our practitioners are fully insured.

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Prices and payment

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How much does treatment cost?

• 30-minute treatment: €60 (acupuncture, tuina acupressure massage, reflexology, guasha or moxibustion)

• 45-minute treatment: €90 (for example electroacupuncture, facial acupuncture, or cupping and acupuncture)

• 60-minute combined treatment: €110

Packages start at 3 sessions for €290. See our Pricing page for the full price list and package savings.

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How can I pay?

We accept Visa, Mastercard, Apple Pay, Google Pay, PayPal, cash, Care Cure gift vouchers and One4All gift cards.

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Opening hours and parking

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What are your opening hours?

Both our clinics, Dublin 4 and Dún Laoghaire, are open Monday to Saturday 10:00 to 18:30, and Sunday 12:00 to 18:00.

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Is there parking at the Dublin 4 clinic?

Yes. Our Dublin 4 clinic is at Unit 10, The Merrion Shopping Centre, Merrion Road, which has a free car park.

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Is there parking at the Dún Laoghaire clinic?

There is no free parking at the clinic itself, but there are two multi-storey car parks a short walk away: Bloomfields car park (Q-Park) and the Dún Laoghaire Shopping Centre car park on Marine Road. Pay-and-display street parking is also available nearby, and Dún Laoghaire DART station is within walking distance.