Clinic Testimonials

I've been going to Cheryl for about 4 years now due to arthritis in my sacro iliac joint. I always know that when I suffer a bout of sciatica caused by the arthritis, Cheryl will make me feel better again. I can't recommend her enough, not only is she extremely knowledgeable she is also a lovely person who instantly makes you feel relaxed. 04/17/18 - Jessica Woolston

 

Hi Cheryl , just a quick text to say I feel so, so much better today. I felt like I'd been battered on my left arm and neck but today, I feel miles better – so I'm just texting to say a bif thank you and I can see why everyone raves about your skills, truly amazing change in just 24 hours. See you next Friday – thanks. 26/5/18 - Scott Sherridan

 

She's here! Started yesterday after seeing you (for acupuncture because I wanted to avoid medical intervention of an induction)– thanks so much for everything, another drug and tear free birthing that is largely down to you and your brilliant coaching. We will be forever grateful for your support. 25/04/18 - Emma Stapleton

 

Well it worked!! Baby born 5.34 this morn before induction. Thank you so much! 30/4/15 - CB

 

Hi Cheryl, we had a baby girl! Her name is Esmee and she is doing really well. The birth was spectacular. I'd like to come back to you for a postnatal acupuncture session as our last session was really good. 1/12/15 - AM

 

I had induction acupunture wih you on the 15th (my due date was 16th). This session with you was an emotionally powerful experience for me - I left you with an over-whelming and strong sense that everything was going to be totally fine..I have neverin my life experienced such an all consuming state of something which I stil cant quite put into words, but which left me feeling empowered, confident in myself and my ability and truely at peace with myself - it still brings tears to my eyes to remember that feeling when I arrived home from my session with you - for that alone, i sincerely thank you....Thank you so much for all your help and support with the births of both our children. I couldn't be happier with how both births went and that I managed to avoid induction both times with your help. With thanks and best wishes. - Dr P.N

 

Within an hour of the induction acupuncture, I was experiencing mild period pains which were on and off throughout the night ...t has given us a positive and memorable experience and one which I tell anyone whom is interested to hear (and even a few whom possibly are not..) - we reflect upon her birthing day frequently, and it is something which we will never forget..I cant thank you enough Cheryl for all your support. - Dian Stead

 

A moment between feeds and snuggles to jump on the computer to let you know that my baby, Toby, was born on 20 June, safe and well. I came to see you for the acupuncture induction on 17 June, and we used the acupressure points on 18 June, then I had a show on the morning of 19 June and the contractions became more intense on the evening of 19th. We left for the hospital at 2am.

 

Hi Cheryl, just wanted to say thank you for a really lovely treatment. Absolutely professional and generous. Fingers crossed for this weekend! 28/5/15 - Wai Lang (Tai Chi/yoga teacher)

 

Hi Cheryl, Just a quick thank you for the hypnotherapy and acupuncture sessions. I had a little boy on 2nd October 2 days after the acupuncture induction. The hypnotherapy helped a lot in early labour and the breathing really helped keeping calm and in control. The labour was straightforward and calm, with no intervention or pain relief, which is just what I wanted. I¹ve attached a pic of Edward James for you to see. Thanks again. Oct 2015 - Clare and Tom

 

Good morning Cheryl, I am aware that it is your job but I just wanted to thank you for the treatment I received on 8th October in order to induce labour. I understand this was a busy time for you but appreciated your flexibility in accommodating my request for an appointment so quickly (on the same day). I would also like to thank you for the faith you have in your craft and how you portray it clients. It provided me with reassurance and enabled me to believe I would not need a medical induction, contributing to a natural onset and progression. I had received a membrane sweep the morning of the 8th but began to feel 'uncomfortable' during your treatment, these feelings continued (aided at times by self stimulation of pressure points) until 10th when tightenings a became painful and regular. Labour and birth could not have progressed more smoothly, culminating in a normal birth on 11th October. Thank you for your role in my wonderful birth! 07/11/15 - Aimee Holdsworth

 

I can definitely recommend acupuncture to treat a short luteal phase defect...Using the clearblue fertility monitor, I discovered that I was ovulating on day 23 and getting my period on day 30, (with severe cramps starting from about day 27) I went to see my GP who informed me that all sub fertilty treatment had been cut in our area, and so I couldn't get clomid or progesterone on the NHS. After some googling I decided to try acupuncture before resorting to the eyewateringly expensive private fertilty consultant I'd been recommended. I have to say I am a total convert! In just three sessions - of forty five minutes a week (combined with relaxtion hypnosis while the needles were in), she's got me ovulating on day 17 and I am currently on day 27 without a period, or any of the PMS symptoms I'd normally have by now (too nervous to do a pregnancy test yet..) and so my luteal phase has already gone up to a much more healthy ten days and counting. I'd never had acupuncture before and was nervous that it would hurt, in the same sharp way that an injection hurts. I can reassure you that this is not at all the case. There's a sort of tapping feeling when she puts the needles in, followed by a sort of dull ache, which for me felt like a very low voltage electric shock on most points. On a couple of occasions, when she put the needle into certain key 'conception' points, I had a much more intense reaction, almost jumping off the bed, as I felt a bigger surge of shock. I still wouldn't say it hurt though, it was just a strange surprising feeling! So, even though I am not sure if I am pregnant yet, the fact that she's upped my luteal phase to over ten days already, makes me think it's deinitely doing something! Good luck, xxxPS - if you're in the Leeds area then the woman I am seeing is called Cheryl Mason (bodywisetherapy.co.uk) and you can google her.