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  COLIN EDENBOROUGH

  I have been having acupuncture with Berenice since 2014 for holistic wellness. I find my treatments both relaxing and soothing, and I always leave the treatment room feeling balanced, energized and more like my old self. Berenice is very professional and calming in her nature and always makes each treatment individual to my specific needs on the day. Along the way Berenice has also been helping me manage my menopausal and seasonal hay fever symptoms. Acupuncture is a very subtle natural medicine, and I have recommended many of my friends (young and old) to have treatments with Berenice for many different symptoms that they may have. I can't recommend acupuncture with Berenice enough, if you are considering if acupuncture may be for you, you should give it a try. Elizabeth E.

  28-05-2022
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  Cathi Price

  BERENICE I can't recommend Berenice highly enough. If you don't have time to read further down just pick up the phone and book Berenice. She is a lovely calm person and obviously so interested, knowledgable and in tune in her field of expertise of acupuncture and more. MY PROBLEM I was suffering from lower back pain which over the past 2 years had been slowly aggravated by a new Tempur hybrid mattress which turned out to be faulty. (Never again buy Tempur). I could barely walk let alone any exercise. I was becoming so miserable. HOW I FOUND BERENICE One morning I had had enough and literally googled the nearest acupuncturist. Sorry no great referral like this one lol, just sheer desperation. BERENICE TREATMENT How lucky I was to find Berenice. After talking to her on the phone and her being quite upfront about expectations and how many sessions would be realistic, I booked in for hour consultation and 1st treatment. She discovers the obvious issues but also the background causes that hinder it. After the first session, whole body full of needles, I was literally wiped out for 4 days then on the 5th day it was like someone had given me my mojo back (I have tears in my eyes just remembering that amazing feeling). My energy levels shot up and therefore just made me feel better within myself. I slept better which we know helps heal injuries. I could bend at the waist as she had cleared that meridian (whatever you call them) and generally felt more positive. Each session made such a difference and by the 4th session I was able to bend and put socks on again. I have had 5 sessions in total the 5th was a couple of months after the last and my suggestion as a maintenance check. 5 MONTHS AFTER FIRST TREATMENT No more shooting pain when walking or feeling my body was like a puppet and the strings would snap. I am able to do sit ups again and slowly ( I am very impatient) able to build my strength back. I occasionally get a nagging pain generally when I have over done it. I have days after days where I don't feel any lower back pain. I am learning to bend and lift in the right way because you realise how you slowly over compensated on one side due to pain or lack of flexibility. INITIAL INJURY I broke my back 12 years ago from a horse riding accident. I broke my L345, T12, 3x ribs and other stuff and suffer from time to time although paddle-boarding helps. However the mattress was silently doing so much damage that I had never suffered so badly. MY SYMPTOMS It had got to the point that some days I had a constant nagging pain and even just walking would send a shooting pain through my lower back or send me into a spasm. I am only 50 years old but felt over 90. I didn't realise how much It had got me down. One day walking with my husband I felt a shooting pain so severe my legs gave way and if my husband hadn't caught me I would have fallen to the ground. OTHER TREATMENTS The Doctor referred me to a physio in Oxford (complete waste of time) sent me exercises to do which I had been doing every morning already and some more. I had tried chiropractors and osteopaths at my expense but although great at the treatment time gave no long term relieve. CONCLUSION If you are reading this then you are obviously in pain and probably feeling really quite down. You have nothing to lose and certainly no obligation to continue if you feel it is not for you. My husband is now having a few sessions to help with an old Army related injury. Acupuncture may not be for everyone but all I can say is Berenice helped me get back to 90% the rest I say is down to me. As I said before I really can't recommend Berenice highly enough.

  28-05-2022
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  Brian Roberts

  Doreen Roberts Nov./Dec 21. I was suffering from trigeminal neuralgia,which caused severe shooting pain through the R.side of my face from forehead ,through the nose and upper jaw into chin area.It was provoked by brushing or inadvertently touching my face or nose,or chewing on the R.side. This is a frightening condition,because of the severity of the pain.The GP had recommended anticonvulsant medication which I was reluctant to take so I decided to give acupuncture a try. Berenice had been recommended by a friend of a friend.I found her to be welcoming , knowledgeable,explaining everything well,and inspiring confidence. After 2 sessions the pain had lessened,and I found chewing on that side easier. After the final 4th session,my face felt normal and I was chewing normally.What a relief ! I would encourage anyone with this awful condition to try acupuncture,and in particular ,Berenice,who I can't thank enough.

  28-05-2022
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  Debbie Rush

  Well Woman Treatment I went to see Berenice for a well woman treatment as a birthday treat from my husband after he gave raving reviews about her successfully treating his Plantar fasciitis and Sinusitis. I found her treatment so balancing, my sleeping has improved so much and my flushes are more or less none existent. Berenice is a true professional but is so calming, both Berenice and her beautiful clinic make you feel so relaxed. Since my treatment I now rave about Berenice to everyone and can highly recommend her. Update I have recently seen Berenice for a treatment for cystitis, brilliant! With a combination of drinking plenty of water and acupuncture treatment from Berenice, we sorted it without having to have any antibiotics!! Fabulous!

  28-05-2022
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  Glenys Lock

  A friend of mine has been treated successfully for Plantar Fasciitis and Morton’s Neuroma with Bernice in 2015 and recommended her to me because I was suffering with Plantar Fasciitis. The pain under my foot as well as on top was unbearable, sharp and stabbing to the point I couldn’t Put my foot down. It was stopping me from walking out to enjoy the countryside. After 2 treatments with Bernice the pain started to decline, so I could start going out walking again. I had 2 more treatments, and now I’m free of pain, my feet and legs are really so comfortable. In addition to this treatment, Bernice treated my hot flushes that I was waking up most nights. I have been having them for many year’s and never thought it would stop. I am not having hot flushes at all now, so I’m sleeping so much better. I’m extremely happy what Bernice had been able to do. Bernice is highly professional and extremely friendly and made me very relaxed during my treatment. I highly recommend this clinic to anyone with problems. Thank you Glenys Lock

  28-05-2022
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  Colin Soule

  Plantar fasciitis - In 2019 a friend recommended Berenice to me for my plantar fasciitis as it was getting me down, the pain in my heel was agony specially when walking. After a few successful treatments I am pain free. I would highly recommend Berenice, she is very professional and I have recommended her to many friends, family and colleagues.

  28-05-2022
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  Phil Peaple

  I've been seeing Berenice since April 2019, having been recommeded by a friend. My main reason for trying Accupuncture was due to a very long history of severe hayfever, since a child, and finding it to be impacting my life so severely that i needed time off work. I would suffer very itchy eyes, runny and blocked nose, wheezy chest that often became infected. The treatments i've received have definitely helped reduce my symptoms significantly, to the extent that i was able to complete the 3 Peaks Challenge in June last year, something that i could never have done previously. Aside from this, i find the treatments extremely relaxing and i always have a sense of calmness and wellbeing in the hours and days after. My sleep is improved, i feel cooler, less stressed and more able to cope with life. Berenice has a lovely manner and makes you feel at ease. She is very professional and confidential and i can highly recommend her as a practicioner. I always look forward to my treatments and will continue to see Berenice as the long term benefits will really improve my lifestyle.

  28-05-2020
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  Beth Taylor

  I initially visited Bernie following a diagnosis of dengerative disc disease in my lower spine. I had exhausted all options and the only solution left for me was to go down the surgical route. Bernie took the time to really listen, she made connections to other health issues that just werent obvious to me. Bernie treated my whole body, not just my symptoms! I only needed six sessions and I am still reaping the benefits 12 months on. I havent had to have surgery and I no longer need to take copius amounts of pain relief to exist. My profession involves working with many natural scientists. Whilst I will never understand how Chinese medicine works I am over the moon that I went with an open mind and tried something that western medicine doesnt fully understand.

  28-05-2019
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  Gaby Guerra

  I have had Acupuncture with different practitioners, but I have to admit that Berenice is one of the best Acupuncturists I ever had treat me. She really helped me with a lot of issues (Tinnitus and Vertigo), and every treatment I had with her I would always see a big difference in both my symptoms and within myself; something I never actually noticed with other Acupuncturists. I started having treatments with her in 2014 and continue to this day to do so to maintain my health and well-being. Her professionalism and dedication are reflected on the great results I have had with her. I can highly recommend Berenice, she is the best!

  28-05-2019
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  Julie Palin

  I attended my first Chinese acupuncture appointment late 2018. I have since visited on several occasions with each session being specifically tailored for my needs. I find it such an enjoyable experience, very relaxing, it's truly helping on my road to recovery. Berenice has a special touch, she's a breath of fresh air, so welcoming and fully understands what you're going through but most importantly she listens which is therapy in itself. I would highly recommend Berenice, can't wait for my next appointment!

  28-05-2019