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!

Thank you, Dr. Martina.

-Debbie

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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.

Thank you so much for the comfort you gave me!

-Ellen

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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.

-Terrie

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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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On the second night of our cruise to Alaska I suffered a muscle spasm in my back. I have suffered from muscle spasms for 20 years. They last about a week and are very painful. I decided to five acupuncture a try as I was going to be walking a lot on our tours. After my first treatment the pain had eased a lot and I was able to enjoy our next day in Juneau. It took several treatments but by the 4th day the pain and soreness had gone – much quicker than with the ray lamps I used at home.

Thank you, Martina, for enabling me to enjoy Alaskan Cruise with much less pain!

-Anonymous

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It was an eye-opening experience with acupuncture for me. I was introduced to alternative treatments for injury-related issues. I opted to try acupuncture and am very satisfied with the results to date. I will follow up with what was recommended in in the near futures. I felt more energy after the first couple of sessions and most of my pains were eliminated altogether. I strongly recommend acupuncture a try, especially if traditional remedies have fallen short or failed altogether. Relaxing. Invigorating. Rejuvenating!

-Rick

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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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When I came on board ship my difficulty walking, going upstairs and found it impossible to sleep on my side.

After a session or two this started to ease significantly and by the end of my trip I had no trouble at all with stairs and walking. I slept well for most of my cruise,

With out the help from Dr. Martina my cruise would have been very restricted whereas I was able to fully enjoy the activities without hip pain.

Thank you!

-Anonymous

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I am 81 years old and have lots of pain and the fluid is going away and the pain also. It has been a wonderful time on the cruise.

-Willie

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Before I arrived on the ship I had been suffering from a knee injury and was in terrible pain. I was afraid I would not be able to be able to enjoy the excursions we had planned.

I went up to the spa and me Dr. Martina the next day. She started treatments that days and I was able to have a great adventure on our trip.

I continue a full session of treatment and would recommend anyone suffering from pain to make sure and visit her and they will benefit greatly from her care.

Thank you again Dr. Martina, I only wish you worked close by so I could continue to take advantage of your wonderful care.

May God bless you and your care for others.

-Anonymous

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I thought that my sciatica flare-up would literally ruin my trip! I had extreme pain in my left leg. I was so lucky to find acupuncture right here on the ship. In just a few days my pain had been reduced significantly! I was able to enjoy the cruise of a lifetime.

Thank you!

-Sandra

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