TESTIMONIALS"I was a keen badminton and squash player until I began having problems with my right elbow, which began to ache badly after exercise. Anti-inflammatories didn't provide any lasting cure, and the GP couldn't recommend anything else. Eventually I gave up sport (this was in the early 80's). Any arm exercise subsequently caused the problem to recur, so gardening, DIY, any lifting etc caused more pain. Last year someone recommended acupuncture, so I contacted Lisa for a course of treatment. I am very pleased to say that after about ten sessions, my elbow is vastly improved, so much so that elbow pain is now a thing of the past.""Lisa's holistic approach, knowledge and expertise have helped me heal both physically and mentally, from a struggle with infertility lasting several years. Although other factors may have come in to play, the truth is I fell pregnant within weeks of starting regular treatment and have gone on to have a trouble-free pregnancy. I could feel the treatments affecting me during a session and for some time after, and am sure that acupuncture made all the difference for me.
After a treatment I always feel relaxed and well. My emotions are balanced and my body feels restored and energised - as if every part of me has been reminded how to work properly and in harmony.""Following four failed attempts at IVF treatment, I contacted Lisa after visiting her website. After an initial consultation, I was comfortable to ask Lisa for her support with my fifth and final attempt at IVF. Lisa provided not just acupuncture, but also a listening ear throughout the course of treatment and I was lucky enough to ask for her support throughout my pregnancy as the treatment was successful. Lisa was so encouraging through a time when I was on an emotional rollercoaster and I am eternally grateful for the kindness she showed me."CASE STUDIES (please note that all names have been changed for confidentiality purposes)Acupuncture works differently for different people, and as with any medical treatment a cure or complete relief from symptoms can never be guaranteed. However, many people find real benefits from a course of treatment. Here are some examples:
Fertility and hormonesCath, aged 35 came for acupuncture to support her IVF treatment. She had had 5 previous attempts at
IVF and she felt she needed some support in the process. We were delighted that this round was successful. She continued to have acupuncture throughout her pregnancy.
Suzy in her thirties had suffered 2 previous miscarriages and had also been diagnosed with
polycystic ovary syndrome. She had acupuncture to support the use of
Clomid to assist ovulation process. She became pregnant on her 3rd cycle of using clomid, continued to have acupuncture to support her pregnancy and gave birth to a lovely baby boy.
Jenny came to me having had 2 previous miscarriages in 5 months. Despite continuing to try to get pregnant, after 11 months she was still not getting pregnant. After 7 sessions of acupuncture she found out she was pregnant the morning of the day she was going to the local fertility clinic to start assisted fertility treatment.
Barbara came for treatment to support a variety of conditions including menopausal flushing together with issues around her digestive tract. She continues to have treatment to support her well-being.
Beth sought acupuncture to support her
pregnancy suffering from anaemia, sickness and low energy.
Helena had acupuncture throughout
pregnancy to treat morning sickness and general energy levels and well being. Once at full term received acupuncture to prepare for birth. Resulting birthing process was a short labour, and strength to deal with pain.
Pain29 year old Sally, sought acupuncture (on referral through a personal injury claim), after an accident in a supermarket carpark. The accident had exacerbated an existing problem with her lower back and caused her lower back pain and related pain in the buttocks and legs. After 7 sessions she found that the pain had gone, she now has follow up treatments about once a month to keep on top of the condition.
Norma came for acupuncture, at the age of 63, suffering from pain in her upper and lower back as a result of the onset of
Osteoporosis. After 4 sessions she started to feel relief from pain.
Simon came for treatment for
repetitive strain injury in his elbow. He started to feel relief from pain after 3 sessions.
Sarah came for treatment for swelling of the knees associated with
arthritis and knee replacement. Swelling decreased and mobility started to improved.
Esther, aged 74 attending for treatment of
sciatica, regular treatments helped relieve the pain.
Margaret's husband approached me to offer her acupuncture. At the age of aged 82, she had osteoarthritus which caused terrible pain in her lower back and sciatica in her right leg. The couple badly wanted to be able to visit their son in the US, but felt that she was unable to travel with the pain being so bad. She also suffered with a form of dementia and often suffered with lack of sleep and confusion. After 7 sessions, Margaret reported that the pain in her legs had more or less gone and she felt much more mobile. I noticed that she was much less reliant on her walking stick. She also seemed more alert and aware of her surroundings. They managed to visit their son in the US and only a month after returning home also jetted off to France for another 3 week trip.
Sleep and depressionKaty, came for acupuncture at the age of 24, suffering with depression and panic attacks, as well as constant severe headaches and lack of confidence to leave the house. After 3 session she started to feel better and more confident about going out and started to reduce her medication (with assistance and advice from her doctor). After 6 months she stopped taking her anti-depressants and so far is managing very well.
Miriam, aged 62 came for treatment for problems with
sleep and an underlying condition of depression. After 5 sessions her sleep started to improve and energy levels increased.
Bill, aged 64, a previous sufferer of
ME came for treatment to address circulation and mobility issues.
