Patients Stories

Barbara I first went to see Olivia in May 2008, after being recommended by a friend who was having treatment to help her conceive. I wanted to try acupuncture as my periods had become irregular and I was having some unpleasant symptoms, including hot flushes. I was keen to get my cycle back for general […]

Tally I found Olivia after searching on the internet for an acupuncturist in my local area. I came for treatments weekly for the first month and then fortnightly thereon. I was having treatment to manage the immense pain I was suffering during my periods. After one month or so, I had reduced my pain-killer intake

Denise I discovered Olivia advertising in a local parenting magazine and she treated me before, during and after the birth of my third child at the age of 42. Pregnancy acupuncture certainly helped with morning sickness, maintaining even blood pressure and general health and stamina. My daughter was born a day after her due date.

Sarah Last year my husband and I were refused IVF treatment by a respected fertility clinic, on the grounds that a routine blood test had revealed my FSH levels were well over those acceptable for IVF. In conventional medical terms, the opinion was that, at 42, I was approaching early menopause and there was no

Mrs T I am in my early 40’s. My husband and I have tried for several years. I have severe endometriosis with endometrioma in both my ovaries. I have had 3 failed cycles of IVF, was diagnosed with diminished ovarian reserve and was eventually recommended to consider donor eggs. I decided to visit Olivia and

The best endorsement that any practitioner can have is from their patients. On my website, I have included a selection of testimonials from my patients who have received acupuncture treatment and/or herbal medicine from me for infertility, women’s health issues, pregnancy-related conditions and a range of other medical issues. I have grouped their stories together