As a long-term acupuncture patient of more than 14 years I have had some not so great results and a few very excellent ones. Martina is among those I rank highest of the few.
A very personable and caring doctor who REALLY gets results. Her skills and expertise cleared my lungs of viscous mucosa lodged there for years. She has alleviated the stiffness and pain in my fingers and I can now hold a pen though my penmanship is sketchy.
The other subject is a bit too personal to write about but she has attained positive results
What a delight to be her patient. I only wish she had a practice near my home in California.
Martina 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!!
I 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.
I’d been beset with chronic bronchitis for several years, which developed into bronchial asthma. I again developed bronchitis on our cruise (with bronchial asthma being aggravated). I came to see Martina to find you what acupuncture might be able to do for me. I feel like she worked a miracle for me. I appreciate all she accomplished for me. Her treatments have helped me breath more easily than I have in years. Job well done!!!
I 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.
When I arrived on the ship, I had inner ear issues that caused congestions and balance issues. After multiple session as Dr. Martina prescribed, I left the ship with little to no sinus congestion and my balance was back to normal. I actually felt tremendous relief after just one session!
After 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.
I 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.
One 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.
We came on board with no intention of seeing an acupuncturist but were guided to her by other crew members by chance.
I have prostate cancer and all the medication leads to lots of side effects, dry skin, hair loss, fatigue, hot flashes and frequent urination, especially at night.
A few painless treatments and I feel so much better. Skin is better, more energy, hot flashes cut by 70% and a lot less trips to the bathroom. Too early to tell for the hair loss. Great results.
That aside, she is a super nice lady, easy to talk to. She actually cares about you and wants to get you well
My brother (Captain Tom) came on this cruise knowing we would have a good time and spend some quality time together. But meeting Dr. Martina for acupuncture most likely changed my life. I’ve had restless legs for over 10 years and have been a smoker most of my life. My desire to smoke (in just one week with Dr. Martina) has decreased tremendously and I have utmost confidence I may have just bought my last pack of cigarettes. My legs have also guided down tremendously. Besides being a great acupuncturist, I will always remember how kind she was to both of us. Thank you for everything.
I 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!
