TESTIMONIALS
PREGNANCY SUPPORT +
“I'd never had acupuncture before but was keen to try anything to get my baby out! The whole experience from the moment the session started was relaxing. It's not just about the needles, Steph's calm manner and positive words made me feel more at ease with my situation and helped my mind to focus. I'd thoroughly recommend Steph as she obviously has a talent for not only acupuncture, but also the ability to take you out of your day and focus your mind on the issue at hand with positivity and reassurance.”
“I'd say after my acupuncture treatment I'm now a firm believer in the therapy. I'd had a good experience many years ago and it occurred to me to look up a local practitioner when I was overdue giving birth and desperate to try to start things happening naturally and avoid having to be medically induced. Steph was incredibly flexible, fitting me in at short notice and making a home visit. Her pre-treatment consultation was thorough and I felt like she asked all the right questions and interpreted exactly what areas the treatment had to focus on. I did not find the treatment at all painful - as I know some people worry about this - afterwards I felt all this positive energy about giving birth and felt mentally focused. Later that evening, I had mild tightenings and by the following evening I started fully contracting naturally and went on to have a lovely healthy baby boy. Can't thank Steph enough.”
“I was keen to try acupuncture as my husband and I were struggling to conceive (I had just turned 30 and we had been trying for 1.5 years) and I had read that acupuncture could help. Although I don't have a needle phobia I wasn't particularly looking forward to the process, but Steph put me completely at ease. She used very fine needles on me and I was amazed that not only was it not painful in the slightest, but almost immediately I felt a weight had been lifted and my stress levels reduced. Not only that, but I fell pregnant after only a few sessions; unfortunately the first two pregnancies miscarried relatively early, but I have since gone on to have two healthy children. I also went back to Steph when I was 37 weeks pregnant with my second baby, to help bring on labour in good time and to aid a straightforward delivery. As a result, Baby Gus was born 5 days early weighing 9lbs 4oz and, dare I say it, it was a thoroughly enjoyable experience - contractions started at 7pm, waters broke at 10pm, he was born at 4:19am and we were home by midday! So in summary, Steph has been there for me throughout all the ups and downs and ultimately acupuncture, under her expert administration, has really worked for me. I would recommend her without hesitation and, if my stress levels start building again for whatever reason, I would be back to her in a flash.”
“A thank you for helping to keep me sane during my pregnancy. Seeing you for regular sessions really helped me mentally and physically. I love being a mum and even got a good night's sleep last night. I hope to be back to see you sometime when I have a moment to myself.”
PAIN +
“I went to see Steph at One Hundred Paths suffering with lower back pain and muscle spasms in my back. It was my first time having acupuncture and Steph made me feel very welcome and comfortable. The acupuncture was amazing and has made me feel so much better. I would recommend One Hundred Paths to anyone in need of help, the treatment has made me feel like new!”
"I tried acupuncture for the very first time with Steph after 4 miserable weeks of chronic thigh pain and cramping. After the first session the pain disappeared for 36 hours and over the next 6 sessions the pain consistently reduced. For 4 weeks now I have been totally pain-free. I still can't believe it! Thanks so much Steph."
“I visited Steph with temporomandibular joint disorder, which meant I had very severe pain all over my head as though I was being hit by a baseball bat and could barely eat anything due to severe pain and discomfort. I was taking a mixture of pain killers which were leaving me 'spaced out' and not feeling very good. After the first acupuncture session, 80% of my pain went and, two sessions later, it had all gone! I no longer take pain killers and am eating normally, thank you Steph!”
“Stephanie is a highly consummate professional and is also very thorough. She is excellent at creating a relaxed atmosphere and good at putting you at your ease. She has helped me conquer the shoulder pain that has plagued me for years and I regularly see her to help with tense muscles. She has impressed me with her after -session follow-ups and with suggestions to help with tension in between visits. I can't recommend Stephanie highly enough.”
“I believe that my case set Steph a real challenge – I have had polio all my life and walked with the aid of crutches and callipers. Fifty odd years of crutches have taken their toll on my shoulders. Steph, however, rose to the challenge and was willing to try several variations of acupuncture that have now resulted in what appears to be a permanent reduction in continuous pain levels. Despite setbacks along the way, she always remained optimistic and confident of success. I sometimes displayed skepticism, but am delighted now that she persuaded me to persevere.”
“For four years I suffered with terrible back pain. I was misdiagnosed by my doctor with having kidney stones; eventually my doctor realised it was not kidney stones, but could not find the cause of my back pain. My daughter for a long time had told me to try acupuncture, but I'm a bit of a skeptic with regard to alternative treatments. My pain became increasingly worse forcing me to retire 3 months earlier than I had planned and my quality of life deteriorated. One day, my daughter said she had made me an appointment with Steph and I went out of desperation. The day after the first treatment I did not feel any improvement and in fact it seemed to be worse and the pain had moved in my back (later I learned this was a good thing!). After the second treatment my back felt much better. And after the third treatment, the pain has completely and utterly disappeared. I remember walking into Steph's treatment room and telling Steph that she had given me my life back!! Steph replied that was a very powerful statement to make. I can assure you that is no exaggeration. My daughter tells me my catchphrase for weeks after was "I can't believe it, I just can't believe it!!". That was 6 months ago and the pain has never returned. I go and see Steph approximately every 6-8 weeks just for a maintenance session.”
HEADACHE/MIGRAINE +
“I have suffered with chronic migraines for years. Recently they had become more frequent and long lasting until I was getting them almost daily, and they felt out of control. I’d never tried acupuncture before I went to see Steph, but I went feeling optimistic. I noticed a difference after only two sessions; my neck tension had released and I was no longer waking daily with a headache. Now, after four sessions, I have more energy and less tension. Situations that would normally trigger a migraine are not doing so. Consultations with Steph are very calming, she is very knowledgable and reassuring. I didn’t imagine that acupuncture would be relaxing, but it is! I am delighted with the positive outcome I’ve had; the difference is amazing. I do still get the occasional migraine but they are much less painful and easier to manage. I am now able to identify and manage specific triggers more easily. I would highly recommend seeing Steph if you suffer with chronic migraine or headaches.”
“Acupuncture wasn't something I'd ever tried before, but after a recommendation from a friend and a conversation with Steph, I went with an open mind and I'm so glad that I did. I wanted to try out acupuncture to test if it would be an effective way for me to manage the almost daily headaches I was having, and reduce the intensity and frequency of migraine attacks, which started in childhood. The results were significant especially in the first 4 treatments, due to Steph's calming and friendly professional nature (as well as the acupuncture itself) not only reducing the frequency of the headaches to a couple a month, but also the likely underlying causes (stress, anxiety, tiredness). Now I go for routine maintenance! Before I started receiving acupuncture, the thought of laying down for 30 mins with needles stuck in me didn't sound like much fun, and I thought it might hurt. But it doesn't, and I've never been more relaxed. To the extent that I often fall asleep! Steph's holistic approach to my consultations and treatments has included talking through additional ways I can manage the causes of my headaches, aside from acupuncture, and has benefitted my general wellbeing. Huge thanks to Steph for her experienced hand, knowledge and nature.”
“In 2015 I went to see Steph as I was suffering from terrible headaches and pain killers weren't helping them at all. I had been getting headaches that lasted for three days and made it difficult to function. After the first acupuncture session with Steph, my headaches totally disappeared. They tend to creep back after about 6 months, but a quick visit to Steph and she releases all the pressure and they disappear again. Acupuncture has helped regulate my hormones too. I've also suffered from a pulled muscle in my neck and she has helped me hugely through massage and by using a heated lamp. I would highly recommend seeing Steph if you ever have ANY ailments or just need a boost of energy. She's done absolute wonders for me.”
WOMEN'S HEALTH +
“I was keen to try acupuncture as my husband and I were struggling to conceive (I had just turned 30 and we had been trying for 1.5 years) and I had read that acupuncture could help. Although I don't have a needle phobia I wasn't particularly looking forward to the process but Steph put me completely at ease. She used very fine needles on me and I was amazed that not only was it not painful in the slightest but almost immediately I felt a weight had been lifted and my stress levels reduced. Not only that but I fell pregnant after only a few sessions; unfortunately the first two pregnancies miscarried relatively early but I have since gone on to have two healthy children. I also went back to Steph when I was 37 weeks pregnant with my second baby, to help bring on labour in good time and to aid a straightforward delivery. As a result, Baby Gus was born 5 days early weighing 9lbs 4oz and, dare I say it, it was a thoroughly enjoyable experience - contractions started at 7pm, waters broke at 10pm, he was born at 4:19am and we were home by midday! So in summary, Steph has been there for me throughout all the ups and downs and ultimately acupuncture, under her expert administration, has really worked for me. I would recommend her without hesitation and if my stress levels start building again for whatever reason, I would be back to her in a flash.”
“After having irregular periods all my life and after numerous doctor and hospital visits, to try to find out why, I decided to try a different approach. My husband and I had been trying for a baby for a while without success. I had heard good things about acupuncture and how it can help fertility and menstruation and I found Steph at One Hundred Paths. After meeting with Steph to explain my story, she put me at ease immediately and we talked about how acupuncture could help. In short....I found acupuncture hugely effective. I visited Steph regularly for about 2 years and gradually my periods became more regular, I felt more at ease and relaxed and then one day I became pregnant! I now have a lovely 2-month-old daughter and I honestly don't think she'd be here without acupuncture and Steph's help. Not only did the acupuncture help with my fertility, it also helped me unwind from a rather stressful job and I often fell asleep during treatment, just shows how calming and relaxing it is! I want to thank Steph for everything; she was a little bit of magic (along with the acupuncture!)”
FERTILITY +
Hi, I just wanted to say thank you. I came to you when we were struggling to conceive our 2nd child. After 15 months of nothing and after a few sessions over a few weeks I fell pregnant and my daughter is now 2.5 years old :-) I'm a convert as I honestly didn't 'believe' in acupuncture until I came to you, but I've never felt as peaceful and present as I did in my first session and I could feel the physical effects on my body too.
“A big thanks for your help in producing our little baby boy. Your acupuncture made such a difference. A long road but we finally got there.”
“Having suffered with endometriosis and fibroids for a number of years I started seeing Steph for acupuncture. Steph creates a very calm and friendly atmosphere, putting you completely at ease. Her treatments are always very relaxing and tailored each week to what's necessary for you at that time. After just a few sessions, I fell pregnant and am now the proud mum of a beautiful baby girl!”
“Steph has a calming, gentle approach and I would always leave my acupuncture sessions feeling more positive, relaxed and lighter. When it was time for me to embark on a course of IVF, I felt confident knowing I would have Steph's support and I am certain that she had a huge part to play in the fact my treatment was successful. I became pregnant after one cycle of IVF and am now a mummy to the most beautiful daughter. Steph supported me, encouraged me and made sure she was available so I could have acupuncture at the key stages throughout my treatment and both before and after my embryo transfer. I will always be grateful to Steph and I would definitely recommend anyone who is thinking about acupuncture to give it a try, it certainly made a difference for me.”
“I was keen to try acupuncture as my husband and I were struggling to conceive (I had just turned 30 and we had been trying for 1.5 years) and I had read that acupuncture could help. Although I don't have a needle phobia I wasn't particularly looking forward to the process but Steph put me completely at ease. She used very fine needles on me and I was amazed that not only was it not painful in the slightest but almost immediately I felt a weight had been lifted and my stress levels reduced. Not only that but I fell pregnant after only a few sessions; unfortunately the first two pregnancies miscarried relatively early but I have since gone on to have two healthy children. I also went back to Steph when I was 37 weeks pregnant with my second baby, to help bring on labour in good time and to aid a straightforward delivery. As a result, Baby Gus was born 5 days early weighing 9lbs 4oz and, dare I say it, it was a thoroughly enjoyable experience - contractions started at 7pm, waters broke at 10pm, he was born at 4:19am and we were home by midday! So in summary, Steph has been there for me throughout all the ups and downs and ultimately acupuncture, under her expert administration, has really worked for me. I would recommend her without hesitation and if my stress levels start building again for whatever reason, I would be back to her in a flash.”
“After having irregular periods all my life and after numerous doctor and hospital visits, to try to find out why, I decided to try a different approach. My husband and I had been trying for a baby for a while without success. I had heard good things about acupuncture and how it can help fertility and menstruation and I found Steph at One Hundred Paths. After meeting with Steph to explain my story she put me at ease immediately and we talked about how acupuncture could help. In short....I found acupuncture hugely effective. I visited Steph regularly for 2 years and gradually my periods became more regular, I felt more at ease and relaxed and then one day I became pregnant! I now have a lovely 2 month old daughter and I honestly don't think she'd be here without acupuncture and Steph's help. Not only did the acupuncture help with my fertility it also helped me unwind from a stressful job and I often fell asleep during treatment, just shows how calming and relaxing it is! I want to thank Steph for everything; she was a little bit of magic (along with the acupuncture!).”
“I had been trying to get pregnant for well over a year and had recently suffered an early miscarriage, so I was interested in exploring acupuncture, as I had heard it could help with fertility. I decided to see Steph as her experience matched exactly what I was looking for. I am so glad that I did. In my first session, we had a detailed and lengthy discussion about my history and current situation. Steph made me feel completely relaxed and was wonderful at putting me at ease. I really enjoyed my sessions with her and every single one was tailor-made for me and utterly relaxing. She has such a wealth of knowledge and this combined with her calming and caring attitude makes for a fantastic therapist. I am delighted to say that after only six sessions I fell pregnant naturally and am now 32 weeks pregnant with a little boy. I decided to continue with my acupuncture sessions up until my 12-week scan. I believe that acupuncture helped to enhance and strengthen my pregnancy during these early stages. I am utterly convinced that Steph and her skills contributed to my successful pregnancy after so long trying to conceive with no success and I would absolutely recommend her to other women looking to improve/enhance their fertility.”
“I started seeing Steph after struggling to conceive for two years. She explained her treatments and gave me guidance, support and encouragement. Her professionalism, knowledge and personal approach was significant in making me feel at ease and truly benefitting from the treatment. I eventually became pregnant and Steph was one of the first people I came to see to announce the good news! We continued the acupuncture treatment for my first trimester, which was effective through an understandably anxious time. I would like to thank Steph again for being a true professional. Our baby girl is due in May 2012.”
CANCER RECOVERY +
"I just wanted to take this opportunity to thank you for your care and generosity as you have treated me at the MacMillan centre! I have benefitted greatly from these sessions and have really looked forward to them! Your personal approach is something very special. You have made me feel special."
"After receiving the diagnosis that I had Stage 4 Hodgkin Lymphoma, the after-effects of my first 2 chemotherapy infusions were extremely uncomfortable and debilitating : my daughter suggested acupuncture might just assist the post-chemotherapy recovery process, and after researching the qualifications and credentials of many Acupuncturists, recommended that I contact Steph. I am 78 years old and was sceptical of alternative treatments - my concerns dissipated as regular fortnightly sessions dramatically improved my 7 month journey, during which Steph was thorough, knowledgeable, and supportive. I am now in full remission and enjoying life : I thoroughly recommend Steph as an accomplished and caring Acupuncturist."
"Dramatically improved quality of life due to acupuncture. I was very sceptical about receiving acupuncture to relieve the symptoms of cancer induced menopause. Namely hot flushes. Although not life threatening, the frequency and intensity of my hot flushes was affecting my life. I was having anywhere between 10-20 intense hot flushes each day and flushes so severe at night that they were waking me up, severely reducing the amount of sleep I was getting. I was referred to Steph at Macmillan Support centre at East Surrey Hospital for acupuncture. I didn't expect much but figured it would do me no harm, so I gave it a go. Well, turns out it was a very good decision. After only 3 sessions my hot flushes had reduced to almost nothing. After 6 sessions, I can honestly say that I can't remember the last hot flush I had. Steph is absolutely wonderful, she is professional, caring, instantly outs you at ease whilst sticking needles in your ears and is great to talk to too. We have also had a fair few laughs in our sessions which massively put me at ease. I am so grateful to Steph and I am no longer sceptical about acupuncture, it is absolutely working for me. I would 100% recommend acupuncture to anyone suffering from intense hot flushes and 100% recommend Steph. Steph, thank you so much, you have without a doubt improved my quality of life and I can sleep at night now without waking up feeling like I am melting."
“After having treatment for breast cancer, I began a 10-year hormone therapy programme and was struggling to cope with the side effects of the drugs. My oncologist suggested trying acupuncture to relieve the symptoms and that was how I met Steph. To begin with I was sceptical but, after a very short period of time, I began to see the benefits and, looking back, I attribute Steph’s work to a complete change of life for me. I am now back at work full time and continue to see Steph for maintenance treatments to keep me on track. Steph is incredibly empathetic and the whole experience is very rewarding.”
“I have been suffering from a hormone imbalance as a result of treatment for breast cancer. The effects of this imbalance have been physical, with muscle and bone pains, and also emotional stress. I was recommended to try Acupuncture, which I had previously had a positive experience of for a neck problem. Acupuncture was the only therapy that helped me with it. I have been having Acupuncture sessions with Stephanie for some time now and my symptoms have definitely improved. I can highly recommend Stephanie. She has been excellent in ALL ways.”
ALLERGIES +
“This review is a long time coming! I have been seeing Steph for a few years now. I suffer terribly with prickly heat. I have tried all over the counter remedies and seen a doctor numerous times but nothing works. When I first visited Steph, she was completely honest with me and said that it was hard to treat and may not work. I didn't feel like she would encourage me to come back for no reason. I am not a fan of needles but persevered. She's fantastic at dealing with this and adapts the treatment if you are in any way uncomfortable. I should add that it doesn't actually hurt....I'm just a bit squeamish. The treatment has worked. I see her for a few weeks just before I am about to go away to a hot country (where the prickly heat is at its worst) and rather than the head to toe rash I had, I may just get one or two spots.”
“I first had acupuncture in 2012 to treat my hay fever and had incredible results. Steph was recommended to me by a friend, she was very thorough and asked lots of questions to get to know my case. The treatment itself was relaxing and pleasant and I found the concept of acupuncture fascinating. I have seen Steph recently for some emotional issues and she was very sensitive and understanding. Steph recommended other alternative ideas, and since she treated me I have felt a lot better. I would recommend Steph to anyone and I will definitely be back for acupuncture in the future.”
