Reviews

I have nothing but good things to say about Heather and my very positive experience of acupuncture with her. She has helped me so much on so many levels with a variety of issues including insomnia. I always enjoy my sessions with her and come away feeling calmer and reassured. Heather is a fantastic person - always kind and perceptive, and highly skilled and knowledgeable. I will continue to recommend her, and am now an advocate for the profound benefits of acupuncture.

I am so grateful that I found Heather during a period of my life when I was feeling extremely weak, anxious, stressed, with my hormones all over the place. I'd just finished breastfeeding and my GP couldn't find any reason for me to be feeling the way I was. When I first sat down with Heather, I felt completely in safe hands. She listened and immediately knew what to do, telling me that in traditional Chinese medicine there is a simple explanation for the hormonal flux when breastfeeding ends. I felt an immediate difference after the first acupuncture session, and the hormonal issue was sorted within a month of weekly acupuncture visits. As well as further acupuncture for a variety of issues (stress, anxiety, sleep issues), she was also able to advise me of some adaptations to my diet which would support and nourish my blood, meaning that I no longer feel dizzy and weak each month. I will continue to follow this advice and believe it has been invaluable to my health and well-being. Heather is very astute, caring and really listens to whatever is going on. I can't recommend her highly enough.

I visited Heather for regular acupuncture to help with a range of health problems stemming from cancer treatment. When I first began seeing Heather I was suffering from anxiety and fatigue, as well as digestive problems and hormonal disturbances. I immediately felt comfortable with Heather and she really listened to all of my concerns. I saw an improvement in all of my symptoms very quickly and, when I needed further cancer treatment, regular acupuncture helped me to cope with the stress and also reduced the side-effects. Heather is a caring and empathetic practitioner, and takes a ‘whole person’ approach to her practice which I found very helpful. I would highly recommend acupuncture to anyone who feels that their general health (physical or mental) requires some additional support to get back on track.

Before I starting seeing Heather for regular acupuncture, I suffered from migraines 2-3 times a month. Thanks to this treatment, I haven't had a migraine for over 6 months now, which is such a relief. I have a monthly treatment now, more for my general wellbeing.

I had a course of acupuncture with Heather. She always listened carefully and along with being highly skilled had a kind, sympathetic and wholesome approach to healing. IF you want to do acupuncture but are scared of needles she is the right person to go to.

Tom got straight to the root of the problem - I had been suffering from neck pain for two months and it was getting worse. I could not look over either shoulder and I was experiencing headaches and pain in my right arm. I could feel the tension in my neck and knew that a trip to the GP would be a waste of time - I would be given painkillers, not a cure. After two sessions with Tom I am completely back to normal and feel as though I am walking on air.

My son had been misdiagnosed with short achilles tendon for years. After discovering this we tried to get help in the country we live but success was marginal. As my daughter was very happy with the treatment Tom Bedford had given her, we made an appointment with Summeara. I was impressed with the progress she achieved in just three sessions. My son stopped twisting his ankles and knees when walking, started walking with his knees apart and can even run well. His mood improved and he is smiling more frequently now. Summeara heard my concerns and reassured me that what I'm doing is correct. She helped me understand that if my son's body suffers his soul will suffer too, and his confidence is as important for his health as all the sports he is trying at. I'm grateful and will do my best to go back to her whenevervwe are in the UK.

I have used Tom since 2007 and the first thing I do when I arrive every summer from the U.S. is to make an appointment to sort out my pain from several surgeries. I ALWAYS feel much better! I've never found anyone as good as Tom--from the U.S. to the U.K. Thank you!

I had suffered from pain in my lower back for a prolonged period of time and it came to a head when I was reduced to tears in a yoga class. A friend recommended that I see Tom for some treatment; after one session the pain in my back had almost completely vanished and after two I felt like a new woman. Since having treatments with Tom I've been back doing things that I had avoided due to the constant low level pain that I was suffering. An excellent practitioner who, unlike some others I have come across in the past, doesn't encourage you to undertake any more treatment than you actually need. I have no qualms about recommending him, or the practice, to everyone that I know.

Review for Ben Davies - Trigger Point massage therapist After 10 years of severe hip and shoulder pain, where I struggled to walk during a flair up, I was feeling at a loss. During this time I had engaged in multiple different treatments, trying to resolve my physical health issues and get my life back. However, during that 10 year period, no practitioner from either the NHS or private health clinic was able to offer me a clear diagnosis or treatment plan which worked. Feeling at a loss, I did a little more research of my symptoms on Google , changed tack and decided to try trigger point massage. Step in Ben Davies, who has changed my life . Saying he's changed my life is a strong statement, but its true. He was the first practitioner to really understand my pain and develop a treatment programme that has brought about real results. I now walk without severe pain, and every visit continues to improve my mobility, whilst reduce my pain level. Ben is very skilled at his work and has a very caring

I came to the practice after my first really bad migraine episode and pain that I felt was becoming unmanageable. I have been seeing Corrine for osteopathy and she has been so helpful and reassuring in suggesting a sustainable roadmap for dealing with my immediate pain and more long term issues that I will have to continue to manage. Vanessa suggested a course of massages to get me back on track. While attending to the new migraine related pain I was having in my neck she also helped me to unpack some of the other more persistent pain patterns I was having. The time I have spent with Vanessa has really helped me turn a page on how I understand the muscles that cause me pain but also how the mind and body are very much connected. Vanessa takes time before every session to understand how you are feeling in your body and mind and I feel that as well as physically feeling better after every massage I also learn something new and acquire better coping mechanisms. One part of this has been to use breath in the sessions but also as a tool that I can use to help with both anxiety and back pain. I feel like I am finally getting help to make genuine progress with disruptive pain I thought I would always be dealing with on my own. I feel really supported by the clinic which has made me feel much more optimistic after a distressing health episode. I would highly recommend it to anyone feeling anxiety and/or pain.

I have seen various members of the team, and all provide an excellent service. I have multiple issues with my body due to various sports injuries, but the team always get me back on track. I always get feedback on how to maintain the healing process as well. I would highly recommend the team!

Been suffering with a lower back pain for about 18 months on and off started to get more frequent so booked an appointment with Tom very professional made me feel really relaxed and talked through every process with lots of information I had 3 appointments and with some home stretch routines to do my back feels amazing thank you Tom so much

I can't remember when I had my first visit to the practice and saw Tom. What I can remember, however, is the amount of pain I was experiencing and the relief after just one session. After one or two more sessions I was pain free. Prior to visiting Tom, I had been to a number of other practitioners where the treatment seemed to go on forever. Tom is excellent at explaining the cause of pain, what he is doing to resolve the pain and what I need to do after the session to improve my recovery. Apart from his professional skills Tom is a very warm emphatic individual who has a natural ability to create an atmosphere of calm and confidence in the midst of whatever agony a patient might be experiencing. I would highly recommend him and the practice. I have visited since he opened after lockdown and I can confidently say that the practice has taken every precaution possible to ensure risks are well managed.

It's was amazing. Huge thank for Corrine. She has helped me to back do things i love running and playing football after several years of back pain . I think she got magic hand .She was very kind and professional. The receptionist was very helpful. I will highly recommended her.

I asked Chris to unknot my back and he did just that. Very helpful suggestions for exercises too. Would thoroughly recommend.

I came to Emily initially to help with anxiety and insomnia, and after each session I always feel much calmer and relaxed. Although not my original intention when coming for acupuncture, she has helped regulate my menstrual cycle which has been totally irregular for over 20 years as I have PCOS. In the 8 months since I started seeing her I have regularly had a period each month - it’s incredible! I couldn’t recommend her treatments highly enough, she has such a warm, calm and caring character and makes you feel totally at ease. I am totally converted to acupuncture and think the benefits of it are amazing!

This feedback for Tom Bedford is 12 years late, but maybe all the better for it because of the long-term benefit I've experienced. Tom treated me in 2007 for lower back pain. I was prone to back spasms, usually leading to at least a fortnight's pain and discomfort, which could be quite severe. Three years of chiropractic treatment had brought only temporary periods of relief. After two visits for treatment, Tom uttered the memorable words "I'm going to free you from the clutches of treatment." He taught me simple stretches to do morning and night and we talked about back management. Since then, my painful episodes have been much less frequent and also less severe. I returned to playing cricket, which I had feared I would have to give up because my back felt too vulnerable. I do the stretches religiously and have not needed to return for any further treatment. I owe Tom many thanks indeed!

Thank you so much, Summeara, this was brilliant. Summeara was professional, friendly, easy to talk to, and clearly an expert. I decided to book an appointment with her as none of us are getting any younger (I'm 62) and I was beginning to experience a few aches and pains after gardening, housework or being on my feet all day at work. She gave excellent treatment and sound advice and suggested I see a massage therapist every three or four months. I felt much better immediately - my joints felt so much freer and even my teenage daughter noticed I was 'walking taller'!

I saw Summeara and oh my! What a difference she made. The Iffley Turn Practice was recommended to me by colleagues. I came to the surgery with a very sore back, painful to be more precise. I could hardly walk. After just one treatment I was able to walk properly. I would recommend ITP and Summeara to everyone.