I have never tried acupuncture before this trip. My heel was causing me pain and since taking the 5 treatments it has greatly improved. I would recommend this treatment with Martina who was great. She really knows her craft and is patient and understanding for the wary.
-Barbara
Read MoreBefore starting the acupuncture I had pretty severe pain in my right knee and neck. After five treatments I have a slight pain and am able to walk and enjoy the rest of our trip.
Thank you Martina you were wonderful.
-Ann
Read MoreI came aboard the Ruby unable to put weight on my left foot. After seeing the ship doctor I found the problem to be planter fasciitis with inflammation of the ankle. He suggested ice, anti-inflammatory meds (Advil) and rest. He also gave me pads for my shoes which helped some. After attending a seminar at the spa on acupuncture, I decided to see Martina. After one appointment I was able to put weight on the foot and after the second treatment I was able to go ashore and walk quite a lot with very little discomfort. After the fourth treatment I had no pain and I’m no longer taking Advil. Martina was so good about explaining everything to me and I so appreciate how much she as helped me. I would highly recommend acupuncture to anyone with this condition.
-Ona
Read MoreFor over 5 years I have suffered from lower back pain. I have tried chiropractic, massage therapy, pain management treatment (epidural blocks) and finally a laminectomy performed by a neurosurgeon. Some of these treatments provided short term relief of the pain. I have 2 herniated disks at L4-L5-S1.
After walking up Mount Vesuvius, my back pain increased to the point that I had difficulty walking or sitting. I attended Martina’s seminar and decided to give it a try. Nothing else seemed to work.
After 2 treatments, my back was vastly improved! I had 2 additional treatments and improved even more. I must admit that I was a skeptic, but Martina’s treatment has made a significant difference! Today we were in Athens. I walked at least 5 miles, went to the Acropolis, and feel fine at the end of the day.
Thanks Martina! I’ll continue treatment when I get home.
-John
Read MoreI have had shingles for 4-5 months; and it continues to cause me pain and irritation.
Each treatment of the 3 gave me a little more relief. Good relief the first day, second better.
Though it is too soon to tell long term, I plan to follow up at home in hopes of continuing the relief for a longer time.
-Fred
Read MoreI have been a convert! I never believed this ancient form of treatment would work on the illness and pain of today’s society. Well, I was proved wrong. My sciatica was completely gone after two sessions. And while I have had fusion work done on my upper discs by neurosurgeons, I had Martina work with her skill to relieve my sacral pain.
She is so professional and committed to her work. By having these qualities and dedication, she used all her training and skills to alleviate my lower back pain.
My muscles are eased and I am comfortable and able to stop my daily medication of Vicodin which is an extremely strong pain medication and opiate.
This treatment will come to an end but I am going to pursue finding an acupuncture center and prolong having addition surgery. I am convinced acupuncture will be recognized more as a valued form of medical care.
I can only recommend – give it a try and you too will be convinced of its curative benefit.
Many thanks!
-Veronica
Read MoreWhile on board I developed sciatica, which I have suffered from, on and off for sometime. By chance, I met Martina Sturm on deck and after Martina had outlined the benefits acupuncture could give, I agreed to have three courses of acupuncture.
After the first course of treatment my pain had gone. I carried on with the remaining courses of treatment as advised by Martina and am still completely free from pain.
I would recommend acupuncture to anybody in long term pain and feel that Martina Sturm has great knowledge in Asian medicine and has acted in a very professional way.
-Trevor
Read MoreAfter 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
Read MoreI 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
Read MoreMy 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
Read MoreIn 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
Read MoreI 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
Read MoreI 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
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