Ralph Mills
Acupuncturist
TCM Acupuncture | Sports Injury & Performance | Chronic Pain
Ralph graduated in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) Acupuncture in 2012, and explains that his own experience with the practice is what drew him in. Having gone for treatment on a muscle injury and come away feeling better in ways he never expected, he decided to train in the practice himself so he could offer patients that same simple, powerful intervention.
Since then, Ralph has developed a particular interest in how acupuncture can help athletes both recover from injury and perform at their best, something he has genuinely “road tested.” In 2024 he set a World Record for running an aquamarathon, and he puts real belief in acupuncture’s role in helping his own training. He also brings that sports expertise to his coaching work with Clontarf Women’s Rugby and Marino Athletics.
What patients love most about Ralph isn’t just his results, it’s his warmth. He has a kind, reassuring manner that puts people at ease from the moment they walk in, and he particularly loves treating patients who feel they’ve tried everything else. “When someone is about to give up, it’s incredibly fulfilling to use an ancient practice like acupuncture to finally bring them relief.”
Outside the clinic, Ralph’s interests run wide: cycling, kayaking, gardening, coaching (rugby, athletics, even sword fighting), writing poetry and novels, raising koi fish, bird-watching, photography, as well as being a loyal supporter of Leinster RFC and Liverpool FC. His debut novel was runner-up at the Irish Novel Fair this year, and he’s now teaming up with a Dublin University sports department to research how acupuncture might help prevent fatigue and boost performance in endurance athletes.
Whether you’re dealing with long-term pain, stress, or sport-related fatigue, Ralph brings a unique mix of compassion, curiosity, and clinical skill to every session.
Client testimonials
After suffering from chronic GI issues for several years, along with a rough bout of long COVID, I thought I would never feel normal again. Thankfully, I was wrong. After working with Ralph, I felt relief from the pain and fatigue of my symptoms and felt closer to normal than I ever had. Ralph knows his stuff, and his meticulous attention to detail really pays off. I couldn’t recommend him more highly for anyone suffering from a physical condition they haven’t found a treatment for!
Stevenson
I have been going to Ralph Mills for acupuncture since 2013. I feel such relief when I enter his treatment room because I know he will be able to help with whatever symptoms I am experiencing, and that the treatment will be carried out with skill, empathy, and deep expertise. Acupuncture treatments with Ralph have brought me instant relief from painful sinusitis symptoms and muscle and joint pain. He has successfully treated me when I have suffered with nervousness before public speaking events and also greatly helped me with anxiety, insomnia, and peri menopausal symptoms. Ralph’s warmth and professionalism always put me at ease. He explains each treatment in understandable terms. I cannot recommend acupuncture with Ralph Mills highly enough.
B Dermody