After attending one of her seminars, I decided to try acupuncture treatments for several of my ongoing ailments.

First and foremost was chronic sinus infection, to which there has been noticeable improvement after two treatments.

After five treatments plus herbs, I realize a marked improvement with regard to my arthritic condition along with my sinuses.

Dr. Martina is very personable, helpful, pleasant person to work with and I shall continue my treatments at home.

A big “Thank You” to a wonderful person.

-Rosemarie

acupunctureMartina SturmJuly 25, 2020arthritis, sinus problems

I have a degenerative disc in the L5 region of my back. I do have bouts of disability 1-2 times a year. This was one of them, the day of our flight to Venice Italy, loading luggage, I started getting spasms so bad I thought about cancelling the cruise (our 40th anniversary). So I took some pills and just gutted it out. Upon arriving at the ship I immediately went to the infirmary and was asked if I had ever tried acupuncture. I had not. But when you’re in pain, you’ll try anything. I got a time with Dr. Sturm and she explained what she was going to do. I struggled to get on the table. After one session of acupuncture I got off the table and was able to move quite well. I signed for 5 more sessions and have been able to walk on all of our tours pain free.

I know when I get back to Tucson I will be pursuing the treatment of acupuncture.

Thank you Dr. Sturm

-Ronald

acupunctureMartina SturmJuly 25, 2020pain, sciatica, nerve pain

My husband and I are in our 60’s and had never tried acupuncture before, though our regular physicians are very supportive of alternative methods of treating different conditions. The bottom line to my story is that I am glad we both tried it and I feel it was a successful experiment.

I have suffered 2 strokes and have had some neck pain and stiffness for the 10 years since my last stroke. Dr. Martina listened to me when I said I would like to stop taking some of my prescription drugs. I know there are negatives for taking so many drugs long term. Dr. Martina suggested 7 sessions of acupuncture along with massage and some of the Elemis topical products. I can honestly say I’ve noticed considerably less dizziness and less arthritic pain. During this sailing I injured my knee somehow and Dr. Martina immediately and aggressively began to treat this also.

We are convinced acupuncture is a help to us and will continue treatment at home.

If you try acupuncture, you must realize it is a process and not always an instant cure.

-Nancy

acupunctureMartina SturmJuly 25, 2020stroke, dizziness, arthritis, pain, injury

In November of 2008 I had a stroke which resulted in my whole right side being numb and tingly and my right shoulder being somewhat “frozen” (difficult to raise right arm beyond 40° height without pain). I also lost my hearing in my right ear.

I attended Martina’s seminar on the benefits of acupuncture and after a consultation decided to sign up for a series of 5 treatments.

At the conclusion of these 5 treatments I am happy to say I am able to extend my right hand/arm above my head without pain and the hearing in my right ear has been restored to about 60 percent.

I highly recommend Martina to anyone who may be interested in acupuncture. I found Martina to be very professional courteous and friendly.

-Michael

acupunctureMartina SturmJuly 25, 2020stroke, hearing loss, cardiovascular

I came in looking for leg and foot pain issues after back fusion of the S1-L5-L4. To my surprise the walking of the tours changed to my good fortune. The nerve pain was drastically improved. I should have started the treatment at the beginning of the cruise rather than two thirds through the trip. The back pain also was reduced to a manageable level.

My other desire was to reduce the desire for sweets. The cravings seemed to change. I did have a desire to change my habits but the last 4 days seemed easier in this habit.

In closing the sites given to me for future help will be used once at home.

-Barry

acupunctureMartina SturmJuly 25, 2020cravings, pain, nerve pain, sciatica

I am 67 years old and periodically suffer from gout which is a form of arthritis. First day on the ship I had a terrible flair up of the gout, my foot swelled up and I couldn’t even walk. I took several sessions of acupuncture and after 2 days my swelling decreased and on the third day I was walking with no pain.

Thank you Martina!

-Mirko

acupunctureMartina SturmJuly 25, 2020gout, arthritis, joint pain