I've been working with Dr. Martina Sturm for holistic medicine for a while now, and I can't recommend her highly enough—5 stars! Her passion shines through as she focuses on my individual needs, tailoring mult-layered, effective plans. I continue seeing her for acupuncture, and each session is transformative. Her vast expertise impresses: knowledgeable in supplements, acupuncture, cupping, Armenian bonesetting, red light therapy, and more. She excels at explaining body systems and their interconnections, making complex ideas easy and empowering. A voracious lifelong learner with an encyclopedic brain, she's always up-to-date. She's a person of excellence and integrity, with a personable personality and outstanding bedside manner—warm, attentive, caring. For holistic care blending knowledge, varied experience and compassion, choose Dr. Sturm!

-Andrew

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After just four treatments, I experienced great improvement in my carpal tunnel symptoms and significant pain relief in my left shoulder. The difference has been incredible!

-Bonnie

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I’ve used acupuncture for several years to manage the pain and progression of my scleroderma. I was thrilled to learn I could continue treatment while cruising. It’s not easy to travel with chronic pain, but Dr. Sturm did an amazing job keeping me comfortable and supported even while I was away from my doctor at home.

-Janet

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I was a little apprehensive about this type of treatment but after consultation with Martina I decided to try acupuncture I felt so good after the first treatment.

My headaches went away and my neck felt great. It even helped my back. I am extremely grateful to Martina. She took excellent care of me and made a believer of me.

-Eddie

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The nerve pain in my feet was so intense, it would wake me up at night.

After just one acupuncture treatment, the pain was completely gone. I couldn’t believe the relief—it was incredible!

-Alisa

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For the first 70 years of my life, I lived with constant back pain. A chiropractor referred me to a surgeon in Miami, and even after two surgeries, the pain persisted.

While traveling on the Crown Princess to Hawaii, I received 20 acupuncture treatments from Dr. Martina Sturm. My pain is now considerably reduced, and I truly believe that with continued treatment, it will become fully manageable.

Thank you, Dr. Sturm!

-Peter

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Before this trip, I fell and injured my back and side. The treatments I received helped me enjoy the trip with much less pain.

In addition, Martina worked on my colitis and diverticulitis, and I feel significantly better now than when I first came on board.

-Paula

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When we first boarded the Crown Princess in Los Angeles my legs were in so much pain that simple standing and walking was almost unbearable. The first day at sea, I saw and advertisement regarding acupuncture and wondered if that could be a solution for my pain/ after consultation I decided to give it a try and that was one of the best decisions I’ve made. After my first treatment I could see some results. At the end of my designed treatment plan I am virtually pain free. Even ailments that were not specifically treated have shown improvement.

I recommend acupuncture for pain treatment.

-Harriet

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I had acupuncture for sciatica from disc herniations about 20 years ago as little else was helping CPT, exercise , yoga and I refused to take OTC or RX medications to control the pain. As a health care professional, I was aware of the applications for acupuncture in China as anesthesia for heart surgery, brain surgery, birthing etc.. and was willing to try a “complementary medicine” approach to resolve my periodic but severe low back pain and sciatica. For about two-month prior to this cruise, I had been experiencing severe low back pain and sciatica.

—anonymous

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I scheduled my first session with Martina Sturm on day 2 of my 5-day cruise. It was my first cruise and the longest time. I would be away from 2 young boys. I could not sleep the night before due to stress, anxiety, and sea sickness. Martina immediately treated me within my first back to back sessions. I felt so relaxed and anxiety free the same day! I continued to see Martina each day. I was able to relax during each session by taking a nap.

I have noticed and improvement with my anxiety in general. I have also had no sea sickness since my first session! I was able to enjoy my entire trip thanks to Martina.

I highly recommend acupuncture as an improvement in quality of life and well-being. I look forward to continuing treatment with acupuncture when I return home.

-Katie

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Whilst the tingling in my hands and feet have eased at times the main improvement has been to my right leg. Over the recent years it has got thinner and less mobile and my balance was not so good. I had to be careful how I walked to avoid tripping up. My Doctor said that it was unlikely that they could cure it and that I would have to live with it. Since the acupuncture sessions I have seen a vast improvement in my right leg! I can walk OK without the fear of tripping and can even jog and run, something I avoided previously. Walking or jogging up and down stairs landing on my right leg is not a problem and the occasional limp I had seems to have disappeared. It is my intention to continue with this in the UK and discuss ways forward with my doctor.

-Stephen

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Having suffered for over 40 years with a back problem and recently gone through a particularly painful episode, I wondered what else could I try to help me.

I have tried many different types of treatment either prescribed by my GP or independently. some have helped to a degree.

Seeing acupuncture advertised on board at the Lotus Spa (Crown Princess) I decided to book a consultation.

Martina was very thorough asking questions and explained everything.

Singing on for a course of treatment (18 sessions) I was, I must admit skeptical about the outcome.

However, I can say in all honesty that acupuncture has helped, both my posture and mobility have improved so far.

I realize after 40 years there will be no quick fix but I have seen sufficient improvement to follow up when I am at home.

-David

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What started as treatment for weight loss evolved into so much more. Multiple treatments helped with sciatica, weight loss and constipation. During the source of my session, Martina was able to incorporate additional treatment for overactive bladder and constipation. When I developed an upper respiratory infection she also treated that.

I feel better than I have in years. My sciatica is practically non- existent. Overactive bladder is much improved (I can sleep all night) and constipation is resolved.

I started a detox program in conjunction with the acupuncture and I am pleased with the results this far. I am looking forward to using herbs and continuing my program at home.

Thanks!

PS. As an allopathic practitioner – must admit, I was skeptical at first – now I am a believer!

-Judi, MD

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Martina has been great to work with. I started out doing acupuncture for weight loss. Within a couple of days, I was developing sea sickness, which she treated me for. My nausea went away almost immediately. I was trying to use the stairs more and re-injured and old knee problem. It happened right before my weight loss treatment, so Martina treated my right knee and it worked immediately too. I could even wear heels for formal night and pictures! I will know more about the weight loss after I start taking the herbs, etc. which are being sent to me when I get home.

-Georgeanne

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