I had four treatments. I have carpal tunnel and had great improvement, and relief on my left shoulder from pain.
-Bonnie
Read MoreI’ve used acupuncture for several years to help manage the pain and progress of my scleroderma. I was thrilled to try it out I would be able to receive acupuncture while cruising. It is not much fun travelling whit pain but Dr. Sturm did an amazing job keeping me comfortable while away from doctor at home.
-Janet
Read MoreI was very happy and excited as the phantom pain gets very painful after 2nd treatment there was a 70 to 80% improvement, but the best part was after the 3rd treatment it has totally subsided. It’s like a miracle, the burning and pain is totally gone. I was also having been pain and she treated it, was totally gone as well. One day I had problems with nausea after 2 hours it also disappeared. I can honestly say this is the first time in several, yes, I am pain free!! I took a total of 10 treatments. Martina is very skilled and professional.
-Cynthia
Read MoreI 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
Read MoreIn the first 70 year of my life I was in constant pain from my back. A chiropractor recommended a surgeon in Miami. Two surgeries I was still in pain.
On the Crown Princess to Hawaii. After 20 treatments my pain is considerably reduced and I feel with further treatments I will reduce the pain to where it is manageable.
Thanks, you, Dr. Martina Sturm
-Peter
Read MoreI fell before this trip and hurt my back and side. The treatments I received help me to enjoy this trip without so much pain.
Plus, she worked on my colitis and diverticulitis. I feel a lot better than as when I came on board.
-Paula
Read MoreWhen 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
Read MoreI 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.
Read MoreWhilst 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
Read MoreHaving 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
Read MoreMartina treated me to relieve the burning pain in my knee that prevented me from getting a good night’s sleep. she has been successful even though I have still climbed and descended stairs on various excursions. Relief without more pills!!
-Marti
Read MoreI came onboard with severe arthritis in both knees. As I’d had great pain in my left knee a feed weeks before I left, I did many things to improve this. Pain was mostly alleviated but I still walked with difficulty, my leg was stiff and I couldn’t bend my knee, I also wore a knee brace or compression bandage support. My doctor made sure I had many of supplies of anti- inflammatory and pain killers!
I was dubious at first to embark in a daily dose of acupuncture, but Martina and I quickly developed a close bond and I have to say that for most of the trip (18 days) I have not worn my knee support and found I didn’t need to take any drugs. The part I love the most is that I now don’t walk with a limp either! If I ever find that I am, it is very slight.
Thank you, Martina.
-Jenni
Read MoreI there is an angel on board, her name is Martina. The first day of the cruise, my back went out and I was in a lot of pain. She helped me immediately. Within hours, I was pain free, which is a miracle for me. I saw her several more time to make sure I stayed pain-free. At the end of the cruise, I came down with a cold. She saw me immediately, in between other clients. Again, I felt better. Martina is kind, emphatic, competent and professional. She made it possible for me to get the most enjoyment out of the I cruise. I was able to go on excursion pain-free. If there were one person with whom I could hot have without on this cruise, it is Martina. I am so very grateful to her.
-Lindy
Read MoreAfter planning and waiting for years to go on a cruise I arrived with such unbelievable left knee pain. I considered cancelling the whole trip. The first night I slept with my knee wrapped in ice. The next morning, I found Dr. Martina Sturm who developed a plan after a careful assessment. Her care made the difference between a dreadful trip and a pain-free enjoyable experience. I didn’t miss a thing and really enjoyed every minute of the long walking excursions.
Thank you so much for the comfort you gave me!
-Ellen
Read MoreI came on board ship with severe tennis elbow that affected everything I did. I had never tried acupuncture before but was willing to do anything to ease the pain. Luckily, it was being offered on board, and I signed up for it before I could second guess myself. I met with the doctor on board for 3 easy treatments. I was fully functional and out of pain. I would highly recommend acupuncture to anyone willing to try it.
IT WORKS!
-Tammy
Read MoreOne week prior to our trip my left hip started hurting. The morning we left for our vacation I was in a lot of pain – It hurt to walk. We heard from our bus driver of her experience she with the acupuncturist on her Alaska cruise. By the time we boarded the ship the pain was so bad I should have asked for a wheelchair.
That was it, there was no question, I had to give acupuncture a try – I am so glad I did. I was able to get to dinner with my husband
Martina was the best, she explained how it all worked and what I should consider to continue the healing. If it wasn’t for Martina, I would have had to spend my entire vacation in my stateroom with room service – thank you Martina.
-Terrie
Read MoreI was accidentally injured prior to my cruise in an accidental fall that sprained my knee and misaligned my body.
I was in therapy for 4 weeks and decided to fly from GA to Seattle to catch my cruise against “my” adviser you know.
On my arrival aboard for 7-night Alaskan trip. I began to spasm in my left thigh and could barely walk. I went to see medical for relief and meet “Chipo” the massage therapist and she recommended go up to the SPA an get a consult on acupuncture. This was a life changer. I met Martina the acupuncturist, she set the needles and after I left the spasms disappeared 100%. I had 2 other treatments and needless to say.
God has healed me through acupuncture and the healing hands of Dr. Martina and massage therapist Chipo. My dearest gratitude!
-Jewell
Read MoreWhat 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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