Posts tagged depression

Approximately 2 years ago I had suddenly, when after bending down to take off my tennis shoes after a workout, I heard a crack and couldn’t move my lower back was in such pain. Since that day I’m in consistent pain trying everything from cortisone shots, Rhizotomy, etc. I’m an extremely active person. I’ve done ironman triathlons for the past 10 years. Anyone with the experience of pain (chronic) knows the results from being so active to not being able to do what they want to do, not only physically but emotionally leads to a depression and frustration. I decided to do acupuncture as a last result. Since being on vacation my body would react better being in a much more relaxed state. Martina is very knowledgeable and upfront – Honestly I would not have had the treatment if it was not for her.

I would not have trusted anyone else. I decided while having the 12 treatments I would visualize the pain leaving my body. Although honestly as far as my pain it has not subsided, the numbness and the weakness in my right leg has definitely subsided. I know it did not take overnight for my back to get to the point which it did from all the years of being an athlete the wear and tear broken down it will take a while to repair. I believe it will someday be pain free. I will continue doing acupuncture which if it was not for Martina I would not ever even think I would do. We only have one body and one life there is not a cost that can compare to what it is to imagine a pain free life. I look forward to thank you, Martina. You’re amazing.

-Patricia

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As a cancer survivor, one only wants to live healthy. Western medicine saved my life, yet Eastern medicines have saved so many, I decided to try it again. Dr. Martina is very professional, fully knowledgeable and explained clearly all questions I had. It is a difficult topic, yet the idea was clear. I had the acupuncture treatment, and I have to say I felt less stressed and more relaxed, had more energy, stamina and improved my mood.

I would suggest to dedicate more time to explain how acupuncture works, why were the needles placed in so may different places, when in different areas throughout the treatment, etc. - just more time and info to read (pre-work). So, the experience was extremely worthy, the ship and facilities were great and Dr. Martina is smart, lovely and beautiful.

-Alex

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