Shane McMunn - Sligo Acupuncture

24/06/2026

For anyone interested in the language ideologies of acupuncturists towards Chinese, here is my BA thesis

DiVA portal is a finding tool for research publications and student theses written at the following universities and research institutions.

04/06/2026

So after 4 hard years of balancing working and studying, I have successfully defended by BA thesis on the language ideologies of acupuncturists to Mandarin Chinese at Högskolan Dalarna. It was great to have the opportunity to travel to Sweden and defend it in person!

10/05/2026

Acupuncture is becoming more and more mainstream, and the evidence backs its effectiveness.

Your body has a built-in painkiller system. Acupuncture may switch it on.

06/05/2026

I always love it when groundbreaking research catches up with the ancient wisdom of Chinese medicine 😊- for millennia the Chinese understood the importance of time of eating, not eating too late at night and the associated health benefits

Decades of advice on what to eat may have been missing one key ingredient, according to new research, writes Devi Sridhar, chair of global public health at the University of Edinburgh

16/09/2025

After three and a half years of studying Chinese at Högskolan Dalarna i've just applied to start my Chinese Bachelor Degree Thesis next January! It's been a challenge working and studying at the same time, but i've loved every minute of it.

13/06/2025

Today is the last day to sign up to this fantastic event. Don’t miss out!

Registration Closes Tonight!
A Midsummer TCM Journey brings together 29 expert voices from around the world to celebrate the richness and diversity of Traditional Chinese Medicine.

Cultural heritage. Clinical insight. Global connection.
Free and open to all. Register now: www.tcmcommunity.com

06/06/2025

Meet Our Esteemed Presenter!

We’re proud to welcome Shane McMunn to the Midsummer TCM Conference!

A seasoned practitioner with over 15 years of clinical experience in acupuncture, Tuina, and Chinese herbal medicine, Shane currently serves as Chairman of the Acupuncture Foundation Professional Association (AFPA) in Ireland. Through his leadership, he has advanced the professional recognition and integration of TCM both nationally and across Europe.

Shane’s dedication goes beyond the clinic. He is currently pursuing a degree in Chinese at Dalarna University in Sweden and has studied Classical Chinese with renowned scholar Sabine Wilms. His commitment to understanding the language of Chinese medicine reflects a deep respect for its cultural roots.

In his segment, Shane will share his experiences studying the Chinese language and reflect on how linguistic understanding can preserve the authenticity of TCM. He will also present findings from his current research on Western acupuncturists’ attitudes toward learning Chinese and explore how language shapes the future of our medicine.

Join us for this thought-provoking session that bridges culture, language, and tradition.

Sign up for this free two-day conference at: www.tcmcommunity.com

06/06/2025

Interesting in learning a little about Chinese Medicine in the context of the Chinese language? Curious about Classical Chinese? If so, check out my talk on the 22nd of June

04/06/2025

I was happy to be able to deepen ties with our Colleagues from China and the Acupuncture Council of Ireland at a wonderful event today