About Us

The Association of Registered Complementary Health Therapists of Ireland (ARCHTI)was established in 1999 and is a leading multi-therapy Association for Complementary Health Therapists and represents many therapies in Ireland today.

ARCHTI is a non-profit making organisation working on behalf of our Members to provide them with support from their fellow therapists; to protect their need to practice with autonomy and promote the desire for voluntary self-regulation in Ireland.

It is necessary that the Medical and Health professions feel confident that when they recommend a Therapist in the Complementary Health area that their patient will receive the best possible care and attention by fully qualified ethical registered Therapists.

It is equally necessary that every Member of the Public consulting a Complementary Health Therapist directly be assured they are receiving the best possible attention and treatment.

Membership of the Association is very strict and it is only after scrutiny of an applicant’s qualifications from an accredited Institute/Association/School/Training Course will membership be considered. Current Insurance Cover is required by each Member.

HOW THE ASSOCIATION WAS FOUNDED

Back in 1998 there were quite a number of Therapists scattered around the country each doing their own thing. Many of these Therapists did not know each other and neither did they know or understand many of the other therapies apart from their own. Often, they did not know to whom they could refer a client if their own form of therapy was not suitable. Our Chairman, John Kelly, of Appleby Hypnotherapy Clinic had met many of these Therapists and they had often said to him that it would be lovely to have an opportunity to meet other Therapists and exchange views in a social environment. John organised informal get-togethers which were extremely popular but it soon became apparent that therapies needed regulation and should be put on a professional footing.

There was a core group of Therapists committed to forming the Association and in 1999 at one of these meetings a motion was adopted that a fully recognised Association should be formed and that strict rules for membership should be enforced and these should include qualifications from a recognised training source as well as producing a certificate of current insurance…..and so the Association was founded.

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The following are our Founder Members:-

JOHN J. KELLY, (Hypnotherapist/Psychotherapist) First Chairman

NIKK GEORGE, (Aromatherapist/Massage/Sports Therapist) First Vice-Chairman

ENA DUNNE, (Registered Nurse/Aromatherapist/Reflexologist) First Treasurer

PHILIP JEFFARES (Osteopath) First Membership Committee Chairman

JOSEPHINE FITZHENRY (Counselling)

MARK PORTER (Registered Nurse/Osteopath)

NELLIE FOLEY (Bio-Energy/Primary Movement)

Aims and Objectives of the Association of Registered Complementary Health Therapists of Ireland (ARCHTI)

:     To act as an umbrella association representing our Registered Members and their Therapies in order to promote better awareness of Complementary Health Medicine among the general public as well as the medical profession and other health care professionals.

:     To help maintain a Register of suitably qualified practitioners of Complementary Health Medicine.

:     To help promote the self-regulation and improvement of standards of practice and ethics in Complementary Health Medicine in Ireland.

:     To create an awareness among our Members of each other’s Therapy and realise that there are many forms of help available to their clients apart from their own chosen field.

:     To liase with other Associations and Organisations who have similar aims and objectives as our own in order to learn and develop our own Association.

:     To keep abreast of legislation governing Complementary Health Medicine in Ireland, theUnited Kingdom, Europe and worldwide.

:     To watch closely the Irish and European Governmental legislation in relation to Complementary Health Medicine paying particular attention to the areas of regulation and/or control of this area of medicine.

:     To ensure our Registered Members can avail of reasonably priced insurance cover for their practice to ensure that their clients are adequately protected against accident, injury and malpractice.

:     To promote that “people helping people” is what Complementary Health Medicine in Ireland is all about and that this Association and its Officers and Members will work with each other and with like-minded Therapists in order to achieve these Aims and Objectives.

National Executive Council of ARCHTI

Chairman: John J. Kelly, Hypnotherapist/Psychotherapist. Tel/Fax: 053-9383425.
Website: www.applebyclinic.com. Email: info@applebyclinic.com

Vice-Chairperson: Avril Deacon, Ki Massage Therapist Telephone: 053-9377594

Finance: Ena Dunne, Aromatherapist/Reflexologist. Telephone: 053-9244272

Advisory & Membership: Philip Jeffares, Osteopath Tel: 053-9121482
Website: www.wexost.com. Email: info@wexost.com

Administrator: Peggy Kelly. Contact information as per ARCHTI.

ADVISORY PANEL for ARCHTI

Mr. Anthony Larkin Tel: 051-422209

The Larkin School of Reflexology, 41 Parkfield, New Ross, Co. Wexford.

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Anthony is a Trainer in Reflexology accredited by the National Register of Reflexologists-Ireland.(NRRI) He is also a Reiki Master Teacher.

Mr. John O’Brien B.A. M.Sc.(Hons) Tel: 056-7728828

The Kilkenny Counselling Hypnotherapy Clinic, 39, Lawcus Fields, Stoneyford, Co. Kilkenny.

John is an Accredited Counsellor with the Irish Institute of Counselling & Hypnotherapy. He is a Full Member of the National Council of Psychotherapists (UK Psychotherapy Body). He is also a Member of the National Association of Pastoral Counselling & Psychotherapy (NACP) who have recognition from the HSE.
John is a Member of ARCHTI and you can visit his listing under the following therapies:- Counselling, Hypnotherapy, Psychotherapy.

Ms. Bernairdin Ni Goibniu Tel: 090 96 83002

The Little House of Avalon Holistic Health Farm & Training Centre, Breole, Taughmaconnell, Ballinasloe, Co. Roscommon.

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Bernairdin brings great experience to us in ARCHTI, not only for her expertise in Complementary Therapy, but from her knowledge of living in Africa, Lebanon, India and Switzerland before settling down in Ireland where she is Co-Proprietor, Therapist and Tutor at the above premises. Bernairdin is a Member of ARCHTI and you can visit her listing under the following therapies:- Acupressure, Ayurveda, Indian Head Massage, Reiki, Shiatsu, Dorn and Selacor (Breuss) Massage, Stress Consultancy.

Ms. Eileen Clair Tel: 065-9052239.

Holistic Therapy Centre Ltd., Carrowncalla, Kilrush, Co. Clare.

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Eileen has been a Member of ARCHTI since November 2004 and has been a great source of advice to us with her considerable experience as a Therapist. Her Holistic Therapy Centre is well known in Co. Clare as well as many other parts of the country with a large number of therapies and facilities available to people. You can visit her listings under the following therapies:- Bio Resonance Medicine, Holistic Dietetics, Allergy Treatment and Reflexology.

* Eileen is also a qualified Louise Hay "Heal your Life" Workshop Leader

Mr. Seamus Lynch, Lic.Ac., ZBAUK, Yoga Tel: 01-284 6073

19, St. Patrick's Crescent, Dun Laoghaire, Co. Dublin.

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Seamus is an Indian Head Massage Trainer and is the person responsible for originally bringing that training to Ireland. He is a Member of ARCHTI and you can visit his listings under the following therapies: - Indian Head Massage, Acupuncture, Yoga and Zero Balancing. Have a look at our Training Courses webpage to see if Seamus is running a training course near you.

Ms. Anna Gibson-Steel, IHM, ITEC, CIBTAC, IMTA Tel/Fax: 061-31947 Mobile: 087-252 3391

Harmony Holistic Therapies, Ballyvoreen, Cappamore, Co. Limerick.

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Anna is a Reiki Master Teacher and facilitates other Training Organisations at her well appointed Training Centre in a tranquil setting overlooking the salmon weir at Harmony Holistic Therapies. She is a Member of ARCHTI and you can visit her listings under the following therapies:- Massage, Indian Head Massage, Hopi Ear Candles, Hot Stone Massage, Shirodhara and Abhyanga. Have a look at our Training Courses webpage to see if Anna has any courses running at present.

Ms. Edel O'Hanlon, RGN., RCT., B.A. (Hons) Tel: 043-40438 Website: click here

The Wellbeing Clinic, Geraldine Court, Longford Town.

Edel in a Registered General Nurse and runs a very successful practice in Longford Town. She is an ARCHTI Member since 2005 and you can visit her listings under Colon Hydrotherapy (Colonics) and Reflexology.

Dr. Helena Schlindwein, Ph.D., M.Ed., DHP., NLP., INLPTA., ANHPC., YFNI., BFRP
Tel: 028-71 360 660

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Unit 12 Springtown Avenue, Springtown Ind. Est., Derry City BT48 0LY.

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Helena runs the well established C.H.A.T.S. Training School in Derry. She is a Member of ARCHTI and you can visit her listings under Bach Flower Remedies, Hypnotherapy, Psychotherapy, NLP, Life Coaching and Yoga teaching. Visit our Training Courses webpage to see if Helena has any training courses running at present.

Henriette Maasdijk, MNFSH MAST Cert Ed Website: click here email: click here

Henriette is the Principal and Founder of The Vibrational healing Foundation (VHF) which was formed in 1996 by a group of highly experienced healers and teachers in the field of complementary medicine. It’s main purpose is to provide and maintain a high standard of training in the fields of crystal and energy healing, thereby promoting these therapies in their purest form and ensuring a high standard of practice. as well as a full member of several healing organisations. She has taught throughout the UK and in Europe for many years, leading Diploma courses and workshops on crystal healing, advanced energy and development work, healing with flower remedies and flowers. She has done the Certificate of Education and is a qualified NVQ assessor. Henriette is of Dutch origin and speaks several languages fluently. Visit our Training Courses webpage to see if there are any VHF training courses in your area at present.

Martina Connolly, MIFPA., ITEC Tel: 071-9171734 email: click here

Martina runs her own Training School in Sligo called Body Wisdom School of Healing Therapies and is an Irish representative of IFPA (International Federation of Professional Aromatherapists). She is also very involved on their behalf with the Department of Health & Children with the National Working Group on the Regulation of Complementary Therapists. She brings a wealth of knowledge to our Panel on all matters relating to Aromatherapy in particular. Martina is an ARCHTI Member and you can visit her listings under Aromatherapy, Deep Tissue Massage and Chi Healing as well as see her Training Courses advertisements and her listing under the Accredited Training Schools.