Acupuncture Excellence - David Thorpe

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  Paddy McNicholas

  I contacted David back in July 2022 as we were having problems conceiving and were due to start IVF. David was able to fit me in straight away and I started weekly sessions with him. We had been TTC for two years and hadn’t had any luck- to my surprise, within a month of starting treatment, I conceived naturally. Unfortunately, I had a very early miscarriage but David supported me through the whole process- helping balance me out physically and mentally. We then went on to start IVF in October 2022 and saw David every week through the whole process- having specific sessions before transfer etc. I always felt positive, calm and controlled after David’s sessions and only wish I had looked into it sooner. Our first round of IVF was successful and I am now 28 weeks pregnant. I will be returning to David in the final trimester to hopefully help with going into Labour! I can’t thank David enough and would recommend him to others. Thank you David for being an integral part of our journey! Katie

  07-05-2023
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  Sandy Bennett

  I became a client of David's during an extremely stressful time. I was distraught and in trauma/overwhelm. David used his experience and skills to not only provide therapy for the crisis but, ongoing, for the underlying causes. The combination of talking to establish current issues with designing the acupuncture part of the treatment in response to this worked very well for me. It meant that every stage of treatment was based on what was happening at that particular time. Through frank and often enlightening discussion I have been able to understand my situation and change my outlook. David is a calm. Measured and totally non-judgemental therapist who I can recommend without hesitation. I have visited both Berkhamsted and Hemel Hempstead clinics. .

  28-01-2023
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  Lesley Hall

  I looked into acupuncture because I discovered I had hypothyroidism and unbalanced hormones and heard it might help. I was also concerned about the impact this would be having on my fertility as I approached 40. From the outset, I felt at ease and comfortable with David. He has a calm and level-headed demeanour and took the time to understand my unique circumstances beyond the physical problems that could be affecting my wellbeing, before tailoring his acupuncture treatment to my specific needs. I continued to see David weekly at both his Hemel Hempstead and Berkhamsted clinics for about 3 months while he supported me through a difficult relationship I was having. I would notice a build-up of tension throughout the week, but that would disappear after his sessions, and week by week this tension left me completely. What I realised from my treatment with David was that the most significant problem I was having was more to do with my emotional conditioning as a result of past relationship trauma. I have no idea how his acupuncture treatment works, but it has literally changed my life and within 4 months, I felt back to the person I used to be – before a significant emotional ordeal I’d gone through a few years earlier. I continued to see David monthly, and without any medical intervention, my stress hormones had regulated, and my thyroid levels and antibodies had significantly improved. I believe that was the knock-on effect of David’s treatment, and that by healing my emotional state of mind he also rebalanced my body physically. Several months after starting my treatment with David, I was told that I would struggle to conceive naturally and that I would likely need IVF, so David spent my following session focusing purely on fertility. While I had begun to make peace with the idea of not ever having a biological child, I decided it was still worth trying a treatment with him. To my absolute surprise, I fell pregnant naturally that same cycle. I’m now 41 years old and 32 weeks along with my first baby and so far, having a smooth pregnancy with no complications. I truly believe that David’s treatment has altered the course of my life for the better by rebalancing my mind and body and enabling me to completely move on from past trauma that I’d learned to live with by staying in what I can only describe as a kind of emotional “safe/sleep survival mode”. I had no idea his treatment was going to help me in such a profound way, and I can honestly say that putting my trust in him is one of the best decisions I ever made.

  28-11-2022
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  Julia McParland

  I started seeing David during IVF treatment following two failed transfers. The transfer I had during treatment was successful and I now have healthy 5 month old twins who went full term. I saw David pre-transfer and for several months during pregnancy, I found the treatment during pregnancy massively helpful with morning sickness and fatigue and I am sure the treatment had an impact on the pregnancy itself. David is very professional, kind and supportive. I found the treatment so so helpful and I would highly recommend David.

  28-11-2022
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  Thomas Greig

  I started seeing David in January 2022 for my long Covid, which I'd been struggling with since May 2020. Within a couple of months of weekly sessions I had significant improvement, and we started to gradually tail off the treatment. Now (November 2022) I feel pretty much recovered, and I've stopped treatment. David didn't just stick pins in me: he's a very good listener and good at giving gentle advice. I heartily recommend him.

  28-11-2022
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  Chloe TR

  I started seeing David for acupuncture at his Hemel Hempstead & Berkhamsted clinics as a holistic therapy to help me manage stress/anxiety, but also for some fertility issues I was experiencing. From day one, David was very professional and is an incredibly nice, calming, level-headed person. We’ve had some great conversations around mindfulness & overall health too, which have also very much complimented the treatment I was having. I am hugely appreciative to David for his commitment to my treatments. Every treatment session is bespoke as per the clients needs. I am delighted to say my anxiety levels are always improving, and for the fertility piece, I see the treatments of big importance to complement other medical interventions I was also having – after a round of recurrent miscarriage, I am now in the third trimester of my first pregnancy! I will continue to have acupuncture with David now as a maintenance to my overall health. I really cannot recommend David (or acupuncture) highly enough!

  28-06-2022
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  Kelly culverwell

  David's sessions have benefited me both physically and mentally. I am very grateful I pursued this journey. I would highly recommend.

  28-06-2022
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  Mark Harris

  David has immensely helped me with chronic issues I've been experiencing, such as shoulder pain, muscle tightness, and stiffness in my neck. Through his acupuncture treatment in Berkhamstead and stress management advice I have seen great improvement and feel much more myself. Having never had acupuncture before David was very helpful in explaining the process thoroughly and clearly. Would highly recommend!

  28-05-2022
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  Zoe

  I had never done acupuncture before so was unsure and slightly sceptical at first - this was quickly abated. From my first appointment, David was kind, gentle mannered and helped me with my stress and anxiety. I left feeling each session a little lighter and stronger and this is because of David. Thank you.

  28-05-2022
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  Charlotte Cook

  I received Acupuncture from David at both his Hemel Hempstead clinic and his Berkhamstead clinic, initially to assist with fertility issues and fertility treatment. I soon found that acupuncture was not only a benefit for fertility but also largely helped my mood and really made a difference with giving me an extra energy boost in general. Working in a very draining job, David provided holistic care and was able to recognise how acupuncture could benefit me in more ways than just fertility. I had acupuncture with David both before and during fertility treatment and felt the benefits in both my day to day energy and mood and to top it off, I’m now 39 weeks pregnant! Would highly recommend!

  28-05-2022