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

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

My acupuncture treatments have healed me to feel better mentally, emotionally, and physically, Years of emotional abuse and trauma built up toxins and anxieties in my body. I’ve worked for years to improve and feel acupuncture has opened a new pathway for me. I can now use this knowledge to face the remainder of my years with joy and peace.

-Anonymous

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

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

The light at the end of the tunnel was slowly fading for me with my physical ailments and mental challenges and stress. Dr. Martina came highly recommended for her success in acupuncture and Chinese herbal healing. She is amazing! I had her 10-day treatment and the results have been incredible. I have much more energy and no aches and pains! This in turn has given me a new lease on life. Literally making my body function normal again. I feel full of life and vitality. I am truly “coming back new”.

Thank you, Dr. Martina!

-Anonymous

Arriving on the cruise from Vancouver to San Diego & return. I was quite stiff and unable to climb stairs. As I have my laundry room in the basement of my house, this is a concern. I have also been recommended to lose weight before knee replacement surgery.

Dr. Martina encouraged me to do a full session of 10 treatments each for pain and weight loss. Irma, a massage therapist did hot stone and seaweed treatment on my back legs.

Together, these two holistic specialists enabled me to climb 180 stairs of the court house tower in Santa Barbara after walking 16 km. The pain in my knees have lessened to the point I have cancelled the knee replacement surgery. The girls encouraged me to seek holistic treatment at home for ongoing improvement. Together with the herbal supplement capsules and both treatments I am confident I will continue to feel rejuvenated.

Thank you Dr. Martina!

-Anonymous

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

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

I have suffered from motion sickness all my life. Decided to try acupuncture on this cruise since I was having more sickness than normal. I wish I would have done this before. It really worked and allowed me to enjoy the rest of my cruise. Well worth the time and money. Suggest you do it the first day out and have a good time!

-Bill

acupunctureMartina SturmAugust 12, 2020motion sickness

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!!

-Martha

acupunctureMartina SturmAugust 12, 2020insomnia, pain, nerve pain

Anxiety, over thinking situations and constant worry and panic attacks have resulted in many stress symptoms in my life. I found falling asleep a long process and wake constantly after only a few hours of sleep. The onset of psychosomatic health problems brought me to explore acupuncture in place of more traditional medication.

After a full course of treatment (16 sessions) I do feel more relaxed and sleep patterns have improved a great deal. I admit I was very skeptical about the lasting effectiveness of the treatment but feel confident that the forward stride taken over the two weeks of the cruise should be maintained. Martina encouraged me to continue with the sessions when the emotions brought to the surface by the acupuncture became overwhelming and I thought I would have to give up.

-Denise

acupunctureMartina SturmAugust 6, 2020anxiety, stress, insomnia

For very many years I have suffered from pain and swelling in my lower legs, ankles and feet. This is as a result of having no left knee-cap and walking with a limp and as a result of other sporting and accidental injuries. This problem is exacerbated by walking any distance, travel and dealing with stairs and uneven ground.

Having tried many methods of reducing the pain and inflammation I was persuaded to try acupuncture and was very skeptical about the idea (Nothing else worked.).

Although by no means cured, having had a full course of treatment I did feel immediate benefits. I have generally found walking a little easier and less painful and on some occasions, I was pain-free.

Martina has been instrumental in inspiring me to continue to make changes which will hopefully, produce major benefits to my overall health which in turn, should ameliorate the specific lower leg problem too.

-Sandra

acupunctureMartina SturmAugust 6, 2020edema, injury, pain, inflammation

I inquired about acupuncture on my cruise because my legs, ankles and feet were swollen and numb from extensive flying to get to my cruise, and I’m diabetic.

I found out that through My Blue Wellness Training with Blue Cross insurance that acupuncture helps with diabetes.

This acupuncture I have taken on my cruise has really helped and I’m feeling improved movement and feeling in my feet and toes.

I will continue acupuncture when I get home.

-Ronald

acupunctureMartina SturmAugust 6, 2020diabetes, neuropathy, edema