Altermedic

I suffered from severe upper and lower back pain when I was 7 months pregnant. I could not believe the difference after just one treatment! It was so bad that the only time I felt relieved was when I was lying down. Now all my pain has disappeared. I don't know how I would have managed if it was not for the treatment with Dr Zhang.

Dr. Zhang has performed five sessions with her "magic needles". I came to her to see if acupuncture would help alleviate the pain I was suffering as a result of tennis injury. I was suffering with 'Golfer's elbow' (medial epicondylitis) which is a condition that causes pain where the tendons of your forearm muscles attach to the bony bump on the inside of your elbow. The pain might spread into your forearm and wrist.

Golfer's elbow is similar to tennis elbow, which occurs on the outside of the elbow. It's not limited to golfers. Tennis players and others who repeatedly use their wrists or clench their fingers also can develop golfer's elbow. The first session had an immediate effect on my condition but Dr. Zhang knew that further treatment would be necessary if the pain was to reduce. Anyway, I played tennis throughout December and am pleased to say that at the year end the elbow pain has virtually gone; so much so that I will return on an ad hoc basis to ensure the pain and the condition do not return!? A great result and a super end to the year. Patience and a good doctor like Dr. Zhang who takes a real interest in you and you are condition are all you need.

This is a final year end review of my treatment.

I suffer with 'golfer's elbow'. I had my first treatment yesterday which was an interesting experience. I have never had acupuncture before but the care and attention I received was first class and the attention to me as a patient was refreshing! I had big needles and normal needles as well as moxa candle treatment. Initial reaction is an alleviation of the pain and being able to use my arm without serious elbow pain. A relief all round and I am booked in next week for more of the same.

I had an initial consultation to discuss my history before the acupuncture treatment. I like the doctor and she is friendly and open in discussions. She was also very reassuring during the actual treatment.