Testimonials

All the testimonials reproduced here have been supplied by patients who have been treated by members of ACT Brighton & Sussex.

PCOS

"I suffer from polycystic ovaries and have had very irregular periods for all my adult life.  They became even more unpredictable after having my daughter, with gaps between periods anything from one week to three months. My doctor suggested that I try acupuncture so I began weekly, then fortnightly treatment.  The gradual improvement in the regularity of my cycle over the next few months was remarkable.  Now, at 38, my periods are more regular than at any time in my life and I can predict when they will start to within a few days.  I also no longer suffer from breakthrough bleeding at the time of ovulation"

Endometriosis

"I was always tired, had bloating, pains and twinges all the time from severe endometriosis and had been unable to conceive.  I had two operations to remove endometriotic tissue but was still not conceiving.

Acupuncture first of all helped me to have much fewer pains and twinges so I felt “normal” again and then, once I had decided to go down the route of IVF fertility treatment, my practitioner helped me through that process with knowledge and expertise gathered from all her experience in that area. She was dedicated to meeting me early on the morning of the embryo transfer and came to my house straight after the transfer in the afternoon as this would be of least disturbance and disruption to me.
I am thrilled to say I will be 13 weeks pregnant tomorrow and I feel that in my case, the acupuncture played a significant role in the success of the IVF treatment."

Fertility

"Within two months of starting acupuncture I became pregnant and I continued to be treated for various matters throughout my pregnancy. I was very impressed with the quality of my treatment and would recommend it to anyone."

Morning sickness

"Before I began acupuncture treatment I suffered from severe pregnancy-related nausea and vomiting (vomiting 4 -8 times per day). Coinciding with commencing acupuncture, my nausea and vomiting were reduced significantly (and seemed better than at the same stage in my other pregnancies when I had no acupuncture).  I had tried many other remedies in my last 2 pregnancies with little success,  acupuncture is the first thing that really helped me!"

Pre-birth

"Hi, I just wanted to let you know that baby arrived without induction and I had a water birth in the pool at home, so I am one very happy new mummy! Caelin Rose Skinner arrived at 11.38am on Sunday 10th May and weighed a very healthy 7lbs 3 oz. The midwives were convinced that she wasn't late, just perfectly cooked!

Thank you so much for the acupuncture and for helping me to be confident that I was making the right choice not to be (medically) induced."

Acupuncture induction

"I had a session of acupuncture with you on the 8th of October and I went into labour on the Friday 9th at night. I gave birth to a baby girl in the early hours of Monday morning 12th. Gave birth in the birthing pool which was great since I had a C section last time."

IVF

"I just wanted to let you know that I am now almost 11 weeks pregnant. I had a scan last week following a light bleed and was assured that everything is fine.

I am planning to have acupuncture sporadically throughout the pregnancy so will probably see you soon. In the mean time, I just want to say a huge thank you for your help, support and flexibility in offering appointments. I really believe that the acupuncture played a huge part in the success of my IVF treatment.  (Patient went on to deliver a healthy boy)."

Miscarriage

"When I first started having acupuncture with my acupuncturist, my immune system was so low that I had reoccurring viruses almost every other week. I did try a lot of things but nothing really made a difference. The fact that I also suffer from various allergies did not help. My practitioner addressed all that and slowly but steadily built up my immune system. My health and wellbeing improved noticeably. She also supported me enormously during my second pregnancy, which was a quite traumatising experience. I was bleeding from an early stage and in constant fear of miscarriage. Not only was she able to stop the bleeding but also did she help me gain mental strength."

Post-natal

"My acupuncture practitioner has now helped me improve my energy during two post-natal recoveries.  In addition, it’s possible that she helped me with the conception of my second child!  She brought me back into the realm of the living when I had morning sickness during my second pregnancy, and she also helped alleviate pains associated with pregnancy.  A few sessions with her also helped ensure that I went into labour and had my second child naturally.  She is now helping boost my kidney energy after my second pregnancy."