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.

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What an unexpected “bonus” to have on our first cruise ever and to have had such a wonderful experience with Dr. Sturm.

Having never experienced acupuncture and arriving on board with a lot of pain in my hip, groin and leg, I was so pleased to “try anything” that would help. After 7 days I am much better in my body and mind. My body is not miraculously cured but I am much better with my gait, mobility and pain and most of all Dr. Sturm warm optimistic messages and education on the body made me feel hopeful.

-Nancy

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I came aboard with a nagging heel spur which was problematic for the prior 7 weeks. After a short consultation with Dr. Martina Sturm I scheduled 10 treatments during the 7 day cruise. I was able to make some progress the first few days and after several shore excursions I was in worse pain than at the start of the cruise. I stayed with the schedule and now feel so much better. She was very helpful and encouraged me to be persistent and have a positive attitude. I will continue treatments when back on shore. Dr. Martina has true caring for her patients.

-Lewis

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Martina Sturm was excellent at explaining acupuncture. I have never done acupuncture, she walked me through the process and I felt that the treatment helped me a lot. Started an ongoing herbal program to help me get healthy. The pain that I wanted addressed was. I feel my long-term health will be better.

Thank you, Martina.

-Edward

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I have been so fortunate to have tried acupuncture on this cruise after nearly 6 month of ongoing muscle pain following a fall. I have bulging discs, stenosis, osteoarthritis everywhere – hips, knees, feet, back, neck, etc. I could rarely walk the first few days of the cruise. I had tried packing Aleve for a couple weeks but stopped due to high blood pressure and edema. Trying acupuncture turned my pain around and it is more manageable. I can walk almost normally. I get up from a chair more easily and sleep much better. I am very thankful for all the help, encouragement and information I have received from a very caring acupuncturist. It made my cruise more enjoyable and I look forward to continuing acupuncture after return home.

-Lora

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