Testimonials
Acupuncture for Fertility : Liz, 37, Howth :
I was diagnosed with “unexplained infertility” two years ago. Myself and my husband had been trying to conceive for about eighteen months previously, with no success.
My G.P referred me to a fertility specialist, who took bloods, did a laparoscopy and took a sample from my husband, all of which were “normal”. I didn’t feel normal, as all around me were pregnant, or having babies, and I was being left behind.
A friend recommended I try Emer, as she had been through a similar experience as me, and had just given birth to a baby boy.
My first visit with Emer was so different to those at the fertility clinics. She really listened to me and put me at ease. I looked forward to my acupuncture treatments every week.
I had always complained of very severe PMT, and within two cycles, that was totally resolved. I felt much calmer, and less stressed.
I am pleased to say that I am now six months pregnant. I have had a very easy pregnancy. I have attended Emer throughout, and plan to have acupuncture to assist with labour and to help post-natally.
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Acupuncture for IVF : Emma, 38, Malahide :
I had two unsuccessful IVF attempts. Myself and my husband decided that we would opt for a third cycle, but that this would be our final one. I wanted to throw everything at this final try.
The nurse in the fertility clinic recommended Emer to me. I started acupuncture treatment with her three months before the IVF cycle was due to start. She looked at my diet and lifestyle, and recommended some alterations.
I attended Emer weekly, and really enjoyed that hour with her!
I attended her before and after embryo transfer, and a couple of times during the “two week wait”. It was the first time I felt more positive and “in control”. I found the IVF medications much easier to tolerate. Emer also gave me visualisation and relaxation CD’s to listen to, which I practiced at home.
I am now 15 weeks pregnant. I really feel that acupuncture was the reason for our third attempt to be a success.
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Acupuncture for the Menopause : Marie, 53, Drumcondra:
I visited Emer for acupuncture, complaining of hot-flushes, night sweats and low energy. I had tried HRT and natural alternatives, and they didn’t suit me or were not effective. I then decided to try acupuncture.
After two treatments with Emer, my hot-flushes and night sweats improved. Within a month, my energy levels were great, and my mood was much better.
I now attend Emer every one to two months.
I feel like a different person!
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Acupuncture for Sinusitis: Jenny , 34 , Sutton :
I have suffered from sinusitis for many years. I had got used to the fact that once Autumn arrived, I would require regular visits to my GP, and regular courses of antibiotics.
Last year, I had a particularly bad infection which required two consecutive antibiotic prescriptions, both which were ineffective. On my third visit to my GP, he suggested I try acupuncture.
I started attending Emer. She looked at my diet and suggested some changes. She did not change my diet radically, but advised me on certain foods to include and exclude to “get rid of mucus” and to boost my immune system. She also chose acupuncture points that had those same functions.
The difference in my overall health and general well-being has been amazing. I have not required an antibiotic or a visit to my GP since I started acupuncture.
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Acupuncture for back pain : Siobhan , 38 , Clontarf :
I started attending Emer about a year ago.
I injured my back at work(I work as a nurse). I had excruciating pain in my lower back, which radiated down my left leg. I had an MRI done, which showed that I had a prolapsed disc between my third and fourth lumbar vertebrae. My consultant told me that “surgery was the only thing that would sort it”.
I had seen people at work who had had the operation, and it didn’t work for all of them, causing them to suffer from chronic pain. I didn’t want that to happen to me.
I decided to look at other options. I chose Emer because she is a nurse herself. I felt she really listened to me.
After three acup[uncture treatments, the pain was dramatically reduced.
The pain radiating into my leg had resolved.
I am now pain-free, but I use Emer as my “crutch” for maintenance treatments! I attend her once a month.
I never took up the offer of surgery!!
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Acupuncture for Stress : Mary, 60, Clontarf :
I started attending Emer for acupuncture when my GP recommended her. My blood pressure had been high for about eighteen months. My GP had put me on medication for it but felt that my raised blood pressure was secondary to stress, and that if I could control that, that my blood pressure would probably normalise.
On my visit to Emer, I was very apprehensive and sceptical, as I had never tried anything like acupuncture before.
However, her approach was very professional and her manner was very calming. She took all my details and then checked my blood pressure, which was 148/102. She then lay me down on a treatment bed in a beautiful room with a view of the sea. She inserted a few small needles into my hands, legs and feet. It was virtually painless, but incredibly relaxing!
Within six visits, my blood pressure had reduced to 130/88. I felt much calmer, and less stressed, and felt my energy levels were even better.
Thank you Emer.
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