Reclaim Your Health with the Power of Functional Medicine

With Dr. Anthony Sharkey

“When Modern Medicine Isn’t Delivering Results—and Going Fully Alternative Feels Risky…”
I combine both—so you get safe, proven answers and real, lasting healing.

Home page 1 If you’re living with fatigue, pain, hormonal imbalance, gut issues, or a chronic condition that no one seems to fully understand, you’re not alone—and you’re not out of options. With over 40 years of experience as a medical doctor, I offer a personalised approach that goes beyond symptom management and gets to the heart of what’s really going on.

Your Next Step: A Free 15-Minute Call

If you'd like to request a callback, please use the contact form.
This gives me a chance to understand what you're dealing with, to clarify whether I’m the right person to help and to answer any questions you might have.

If I’m not the right doctor, I’ll do my best to point you in the right direction.

If it feels like a good fit, you’ll then have the option to book a full 90-minute consultation with me

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Patients Often Come to Me When…

They’ve seen multiple doctors but still don’t have answers
They feel dismissed, unheard, or told “everything is normal”
They want a doctor who can understand and can integrate Conventional Western Medicine with Alternative Medicine
They’re ready for an approach that sees them, not just their symptoms

Most health programs give you a list of things to do, but no real support. You start strong, but within weeks, you somehow lose momentum. That’s why my approach is different. You don’t just get a plan; you get a clear path, real guidance, and ongoing support to make it work.

The result isn’t another thing you “tried”— it’s a framework that transforms your health while keeping you firmly in the driver’s seat.

1. A Clear Supportive Path

Step 1: Initial Consultation

90-Minute Deep Dive Into your health history, symptoms, and goals. We’ll uncover why past attempts didn’t work and what needs to change – you’ll leave with clarity on what’s driving your symptoms and a tailored, practical plan to move forward. Because restoring your health isn’t just about what happens in a consultation – it’s about what you do daily,

Step 2: Ongoing support

When you leave a consultation with me, you don’t go into the void until the next appointment. You have ongoing voice mail and text contact to get answers to pressing questions, adjustments to your plan, and the reassurance you need to stay on track.

2. Conditions I commonly treat

Anxiety & Depression – Restore calm and focus while avoiding medication.
Chronic Fatigue & Long‑COVID – Rebuild stamina at a cellular level for lasting energy.
Hormone, Thyroid & Gut Imbalances – Harmonise digestion, mood and metabolism.
Back, Neck & Joint Pain – Regain painless movement through structural and energetic care.This would entail a visit to my clinic in Blessington Co. Wicklow.
Healthy‑Ageing & Longevity – Feel younger for longer with personalised prevention.

If you’re unsure, request a callback—we’ll clarify whether this is the right path for you.

3. Purposeful Prescriptions

Medication can be a powerful ally—but only when deployed with intention. When your lab data or clinical story reveals a genuine need, I prescribe targeted pharmaceuticals—no scattershot scripts, no endless refills.

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Your Next Step: A Free 15-Minute Call

If you'd like to request a callback, please use the contact form.
This gives me a chance to understand what you're dealing with, to clarify whether I’m the right person to help and to answer any questions you might have.

If I’m not the right doctor, I’ll do my best to point you in the right direction.

If it feels like a good fit, you’ll then have the option to book a full 90-minute consultation with me

contact form to request a callback.

Meet Dr Anthony Sharkey

Functional Medicine. Doctor. Integrative Healer. Fellow Human.

Since graduating from Trinity College Dublin (1982), I’ve been driven by one central question: How can I help my patients return to full functionality—the freedom to enjoy life without the burden of illness or medication side effects?

Why I Chose Functional Medicine as My Framework for Practice

Conventional medicine offers many lifesaving tools—but too often, it stops at symptom management. I needed something more.

Functional Medicine gave me the framework I was searching for: a systems-based, science-backed approach that connects the dots between symptoms, root causes, and the whole person. It wove together everything I value—rigorous diagnostics, cutting-edge lab testing, and the timeless wisdom of traditional healing systems.

Today, I integrate advanced medical testing with insights from Chinese Medicine, osteopathy, homoeopathy, mindfulness, and energy-based therapies. This approach allows me to help you move beyond symptom control toward true recovery and long-term resilience.

So you don’t waste your precious time, money, or hope on trial-and-error care. You get a plan that’s as unique as you are.

Career Highlights

Graduated as a Medical Doctor from Trinity College Dublin (1982)
I began my career with a solid foundation in conventional medicine, training at one of Ireland’s most respected medical schools.
Pioneered Ireland’s first mindfulness programme for patients with diagnosed illnesses (1996)
Long before mindfulness became mainstream, I co-led a revolutionary programme that brought meditative awareness into clinical care.
Founded Ireland’s first dedicated yoga studio
I saw the healing power of the body-mind connection early on and helped bring yoga into the Irish healthcare conversation.
Co-founded the Dublin Meditation Centre (1992)
This became a refuge for thousands seeking inner stillness, bringing mindfulness and loving-kindness into the heady days of the Celtic Tiger.
Helped create the UK’s first holistic coronary care rehab programme
I helped design a post-coronary care heart recovery programme that treated more than just arteries—it addressed stress, diet, movement, and meaning.
Founded the Body-Mind Consultancy
A team-based enterprise bringing together Western medicine, traditional healing systems, and a deep respect for human consciousness.
Ordained Buddhist and Retreat Leader
I lived in a meditation retreat centre for two and a half years, meditating at least five hours a day and guiding others on their own paths of transformation.
Spent time in the Brazilian rainforest exploring plant medicines and indigenous healing
This time deepened my respect for nature’s intelligence and gave me new ways to think about illness, energy, and healing.
Practised Integrative Medicine before it had a name
For decades, I’ve been blending the best of conventional diagnostics with Traditional Chinese Medicine, osteopathy, homoeopathy, energy medicine, and emotional healing. Long before it became a trend, it was simply the way I worked.

If you’ve been searching for someone who understands both the medical system and the deeper layers of healing, I invite you to book a free 15-minute call.

What Patients Say About Dr Sharkey

Dr. Sharkey was the first medical doctor I met who understood how difficult it is to access real help if you are in the medical system when you have had breast cancer surgery and now have lymphodema to deal with. Marie, Dublin

Four years ago, we took our 9-year-old to Dr. Anthony Sharkey because of nosebleeds. We had already been to the ED department several times, and the ENT doctor didn’t have much to offer. In 10 minutes, Dr. Anthony Sharkey performed an energy Medicine technique. He suggested a traditional remedy; she had not had one nosebleed since. E. Dublin

Menopause has been a difficult journey for me. I have been sceptical of alternatives before but when I knew that Dr. Anthony Sharkey had a foot in both camps I decided to book an appointment. before I consulted with Dr. Anthony Sharkey I had a lot of anxiety and I was having panic attacks. I found this very difficult to deal with. There was a build up inside of me – I was worried about my loved ones. I am delighted and thrilled to have discovered Dr. Sharkey. Meeting him has been a huge benefit to me. I definitely found these few months were so much easier to get through compared to all the other years especially last year. I now have a fantastic inner calm physically and mentally and I can handle panic and anxiety much more easily. Thank you! P. Kildare

My 17-year-old had a painful knee that was causing him to limp and to have to use a crutch at school. He loves GAA and had to stop training and playing. We brought him to physios, etc., who suggested he had a ligament issue and recommended an MRI scan. Before the scan, I got him to Dr Anthony Sharkey. After three sessions, he was walking normally and training usually. It is like a miracle. Also, we have not needed get a scan. R. Naas Co. Kildare

Our 7-month-old granddaughter had terrible eczema on her face. Her doctor prescribed a mild steroid cream that worked only when we used it. When we stopped using it, the eczema returned in a day or two. After advice from the first phone call session with Dr Sharkey she immediately started improving.

Previously, I had to go to Turkey to find a functional Medicine doctor. It is so great to now have my own medically trained doctor who can can understand the advanced functional medicine blood tests. Y. Dublin

I took one of Dr. Anthony Sharkey’s Mindfulness courses several years ago, and I can mark that time when all relationships changed for the better. Why? Because I learned how to love myself. The first of many benefits I noticed was that I was sleeping better. Denise, Galway

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