I was suffering from migraines for several years and the severity of them was getting worse. I was taking a lot of sick days from work and suffered from constant anxiety about when I would get the next one. Working was getting increasingly difficult and I felt like I couldn’t do anything else as I was letting everyone down all the time.

I had tried different pain killers and preventative medications but nothing seemed to work. I would go through periods of time without them before they’d come back for several months at a time.

Someone suggested to me that accupuncture might be worth a go. I was a bit unsure but was willing to try different things to help with the symptoms. I found life and lemons on Google and they had excellent reviews so thought I’d give it a try.

I was nervous before my first session as I didn’t know what to expect but Kimberly talked me through everything and put me more at ease. She made sure I was okay throughout the treatment and surprised about how relaxing I ended up finding it.

I felt the benefits from the treatment within the first couple of weeks. The frequency of my migraines reduced dramatically and when I did get ones it was no where near as intense. This meant in general I could get on with my life much more than before. I now feel like I have my life back and can better plan for the future.

If anyone had symptoms like mine I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend life and lemons.

Treatment is professional, relaxing and brilliant.

I contacted Kimberley after months of feeling like conventional medicine wasn’t getting to the root of the problem. After a particularly tough year with Covid, multiple deaths in the family, miscarriage, acid reflux and migraines I was at a loss to know what to do next. Kimberley quickly arranged an online chat to discuss the issues and explained how acupuncture might be able to help. She was kind, patient and extremely knowledgeable. I left the call having scheduled several sessions feeling hopeful. Her experience over-seas working with acupuncture in the toughest of situations gave me huge confidence in her ability. There was a waiting list to see her, but that didn’t put me off, maybe even the opposite! I respected that she knew when to draw the line in taking on new clients, as this felt like the mark of someone who was aware that you can’t give from an empty cup and wanted the best for her patients. 

The first session was a challenge because I arrived with a migraine, and was nervous about the treatment, not being a fan of needles. I found lying still whilst having the needles in almost impossible and was counting down the minutes. Kimberly was great at offering adaptations but I had to leave the session early, embarassed. I honestly wasn’t sure i’d return but as the week went on noticed that I recovered more quickly from the migraine than usual, slept better and my digestion was more regular.  

The second session was a revelation! I left the clinic feeling calm and relaxed, and managed to lie almost completely still the whole time! There is definitely a degree of mental surrender. In a way requiring you to actively “let go” during the session. As Kimberley explained, the body heals at rest. Having only had two sessions so far, it’s too soon to say about the over-all experience of the treatment, but to those who might be considering it i’d definitely say go ahead. 

As an extremely anxious person, who had a challenging first session, I’m actively looking forward to the next session! I don’t think this would be the case if I didn’t trust Kimberley completely. The Covid-safe measures are so rigorous, she listens to your needs and has the ability to adapt the treatment making you feel very safe.

I’m hopeful for the rest of my treatment at Life and Lemons, and feel like i’ll come away with some inner learning, as well as (hopefully) a happier body. 

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I came to Kimberley after googling positive experiences of people accessing acupuncture practice for migraine.

I was experiencing 3 migraines per week at least and was experiencing also low self esteem and confidence that impacted on my making poor decisions in my personal life.

I felt disempowered and helpless in my own life

I had been experiencing chronic migraine for years which meant my having to use emergency rescue medication most days. I had tried acupuncture previously and my migraines reduced significantly. So wanted to give it a go again.

I chose kimberleys practice based upon googled recommendation. I was not disappointed. Kimberley is highly professional yet open which immediately put me at ease.

Kimberley was very thorough in her assessment and asked appropriate questions. Her skills in prescribing treatment was clearly seen and evidenced in her carefully thought out rationales for treatment. Kimberly passed everything by me before treating, encouraging me to try other methods of treatment which would complement the acupuncture therapy. I loved attending every two weeks in the end and cherished my time I gave myself.

My migraines reduced in severity but did not cease but I did increase a sense of self and began to take care of my own well-being which helped me to make life changing decisions for the better that impacted me positively emotionally.

I accessed a treatment with Kimberly and experienced an aha moment mid therapy. I felt a cloud had been lifted. Despite me going for migraines I suddenly realised that Kimberly was actually treating my inner well being. The two are co dependant yet my inner wellbeing is the actual primary condition. A massive learning moment!!! – Would you recommend acupuncture, your practitioner and Life + Lemons Clinic?

Absolutely. Despite me not being able to continue with my treatments due to my personal circumstances ( treatment outcome risk) I would fully recommend kimberlys practice. She is an utter font of knowledge and has a way about her that enables a deeper understanding of self which I never would have u sers-toi had I not accessed the therapy that was designed in such a bespoke way. I miss my therapy very much. – If you could sum up your experience of acupuncture treatment in three words, what would they be?

Life changing

Calm

Surprising
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I suffer with migraines that are related to peri menopause and whilst I have no wish to sound dramatic, the frequency and nature of them was literally ruining my life. At their worst I was taking a week off work every month and was unable to function day to day, spending long periods of time in bed, sleeping in a darkened room and relying on medication to ease my symptoms.
I began suffering with migraines in 2015 but around that timewas under a great deal of stress at work and attributed them to that. Initially they were isolated events, but over time developed into cluster migraines, lasting over a period of three days, leaving me drained and struggling to function for at least the next day or so after they ceased. I had been taking Sumatriptan for a while but because of the increase sought further medical intervention. The GP commenced prophylactic medication which I took twice daily, with significant success for a good few months. Unfortunately, the migraines returned, and it was agreed to stop the prophylactic.

The true cause of the migraines became apparent once I had changed job roles and had the head space to join the dots, working out that the attacks were linked to my menstrual cycle and fluctuating hormone levels related to peri menopause. I had continued to take Sumatriptan but knew that an alternative method of managing my symptoms was called for as this was now a long term situation.

Whilst there had been some limited success with medication, this was not something I wanted to pursue again and began to research alternative methods of managing my health. I came across Kim after reading a review online by someone who had also suffered with migraines and spoke positively about the impact of treatment provided by her. I had never had acupuncture before so was a little nervous but felt that I had nothing to lose and everything to gain so booked a consultation.

My first visit was hugely significant as I knew that this was someone I could trust with my health. Kim was (and is) professional in every sense, taking a detailed history, listening when needed, prompting, and encouraging me to discuss my symptoms so she could formulate a treatment plan. The process of acupuncture itself was not at all what I had anticipated, and Kim talked me through every stage, offering support and reassurance as needed. I left that day feeling more confident in the management of my migraines than I had in a long time.

As treatment progressed, I noticed an interruption in the cycle of migraines and a reduction in frequency. Weekly treatments were reduced to fortnightly and then to once every three weeks as my symptoms began to settle as a result of the intervention. I was no longer having time off work every month and was able to function day to day. I went for nearly a year without a migraine, which was more than I could have every hoped for given their previous severity.

Since commencing acupuncture, I have recommended it to practically everyone I meet for many conditions (but particularly migraines) as I am a true convert! I love coming for treatment, as it is so much more than “a treatment” from a conventional practitioner/therapist. Kim is a friendly, caring professional and I feel reassured by her, knowing that she will always do her best. The atmosphere in clinic is such that I canrelax and so obtain the full benefit of the treatment, which I also see as “down time” and an investment in my health. If I could recommend Kim more than 100%, I would do!

Three words to sum up my experience of acupuncture? Absolutely life changing!

I can’t thank you enough Kim xx

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I started acupuncture with Kim about 3 to 4 years ago. I was having migraines which lasted for days and were recurring most weeks. I was concerned about the amount of medication I was taking, so when Kim was recommended to me I thought I would give acupuncture a try.
Kim was very professional and I felt very comfortable with her.
Since then I have visited Life and Lemons frequently, which is a really lovely place.
I still suffer with migraine but not at all like the attacks were before acupuncture. I sometimes forget how bad my migraines were before I had acupuncture. Its all thanks to Kim, such a lovely lady
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I have chronic headaches which have definitely eased since seeing Kim.
I have gone from feeling debilitated by them to being able to manage them. Some weeks I don’t have any headaches at all now which is miraculous compared with how they were before I started acupuncture at Life + Lemons.

Highly recommend!

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