I never thought acupuncture could really help me. I had what I thought was acupuncture at the chiropractor for my back which only gave pain relief for 2 hours. Louise explained that this was dry needling and not acupuncture. I have suffered from a bad back for a while (worn vertebrae) and last year it went to my shoulder and neck. I think my back is out of alignment and my shoulder and neck is trying to compensate. My neck was particularly bad with tight muscles causing headaches, earache, jaw ache and I found it hard to turn my neck. After 18 months of this I was fed up. I went to see Louise who worked on my shoulder with deep massage. Within 2 sessions I was able to move my neck. She then used acupuncture to help my shoulder and neck. My headaches, earache and jaw ache have gone and I'm able to move my neck a lot more. I still have to be careful lifting things and not going on my iPad or computer for long periods but it's a lot better. I have taken up swimming and take magnesium and calcium supplements to help to relax the muscles. But my earache has gone!

I also have been suffering from the menopause and didn't want to go down the HRT route. I have been suffering from palpitations and general lack of energy. Louise starts the first session with a very detailed health intake form that covers most areas of physical and mental health. Our discussions of my health history and a resent blood test allowed Louise to have some insight into my overall health. After a few sessions my palpitations have gone and I feel I have more energy. The only downside of acupuncture for me is that sometimes I don't feel well afterwards. So I usually book an afternoon appointment and then just go home and chill in front of the TV afterwards. This only lasts for a couple of hours but I tell myself it's doing good. After 3 days it seems to kick in and I feel that I have a lot more energy.

I have continued to use Louise's Therapies to treat me and my body feels better than it has in years. I feel more energetic, my body feels more stable, I'm in less pain and discomfort, and overall, I feel wonderful that I'm doing something that is helping me to feel good. Louise is professional, she explains the procedures and the treatment to her patients, and she carefully and conscientiously reviews my health and symptoms each week. I believe she genuinely cares about her patients' health and well-being and I would recommend Louise's Therapies to anybody who needs help.

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L. Winbourn