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.

For about two months prior to this cruise, I had also been experiencing severe posterior neck pain that would not allow me to sleep well on a nightly basis. As a certified personal trainer (encore career), I have tried numerous approaches to relax the muscle (likely caused from clenching – a nervous habit), but none were successful. 

I was skeptical about acupuncture, but Martina said she could help me. The very first treatment was successful – no pain last night. I know, this may be rare (only the first treatment), but it did its job. Martina is very professional and most importantly effective. I am delighted that I decided to pursue acupuncture.

-Rik