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Hannah M

Photo uploaded by Hannah MorganI’ve seen Aliya through both of my pregnancies but my most recent experience was in preparation for the birth of my little boy Ted. I had gone a week overdue and my midwife had started to discuss induction which was something I was hoping to avoid. I was anxious about the idea of induction and really wanted to kick things off naturally. Aliya was fantastic, very calm (as usual, i’m presuming she comes across quite a few anxious pregnant ladies in her job!) I had an appointment with Aliya to help encourage labour. It was fantastic, bizarrely I felt calm, I felt ready and also confident that my body would work with me to deliver my son. I remember Aliya texting me to check I was ok the following day and offfering me another session and that she could squeeze me in before she was going on holiday (this is the kind of thoughtful person Aliya is) anyway it wasn’t necessary! I’d started to have contractions within 36 hours of the appointment and had my little boy in a water birth with just gas and air 8 hours later. This was my dream birth plan and I’m so glad I was able to see this through. I’m convinced that using acupuncture to help me induce labour was key to this process.

Donna

I am absolutely delighted to tell you that I am 12 weeks pregnant! Baby is perfect, wriggling away and incredible! I could not have got to this huge milestone without the support, treatment and advice you gave to me. Without you I would never had gone to Zlin (www. Ivf-zlin.com), it was here, and our 6th cycle we finally had success, and would never have found the peace and affirmations within myself which I truly believe was the turning point for me. I will be forever indebted to you! I hope you have a wonderful Christmas and I’ll see you in the new year along with my bump! Aliya, keep performing your miracles, you have made my dreams come true, Donna

Michelle

I first starting seeing Aliya in March 2017 following a recommendation from a friend after suffering from migraines since the age of 15. I was also having cluster headaches which would last for several days. After the first session I noticed the frequency of headaches had immediately reduced. I also suffer from tightness in my neck and back. Aliya’s acupuncture has made such a difference – increasing energy flow to my head and neck / back. My headaches are now far less frequent and severe. I was taking sumatriptan to be able to just get through the days when I had a migraine and now very rarely have to take any medication – a great success.

In addition, I have been suffering with menopausal symptoms. Aliya has also been able to calm these, particularly the hot flushes.

Aliya makes every session a peaceful and relaxing experience – thank you!

Lucy A

I am writing this review with my 6 week baby in my arms. After having unexplained infertility and also an ectopic which resulted in loosing a tube I turned to Ali for treatment during ivf cycles. With both my successful pregnancies and also my ectopic I found the treatment supported getting my body into the best place possible for success and even more importantly helped me to stay positive and let go of any stresses going on in life! I would and have recommend Ali to others having ivf or just struggling to conceive. She completely puts you at ease from that first emotional phone call and has been there for me 100% during each course of treatment.

Lucy Thompson

I have been coming to Ali since the end of 2015 after suffering a miscarriage. My cycles were all over the place and I was keen to fall pregnant quickly. Within two good cycles I was pregnant again. She helped me through the pregnancy and I had a very smooth delivery and a healthy little boy. After suffering a second miscarriage in Christmas 2017 she helped me through it all with several treatments close together. A week after the last treatment I was pregnant again. Treatments during the course of this pregnancy kept me very relaxed especially the ‘inducing’ treatments at the end. The birth wasn’t as smooth as baby was a lot bigger but after a postnatal treatment I felt on top of the world. I would recommend meridian to anyone going through similar experiences. I intend to continue the occasional treatment with her even now my family is complete.

Holly Clements

I had a consultation and a treatment for migraines. I felt better straight after the treatment, the whole experience was enlightening and has given me hope after reaching a dead-end with western medicine. I left feeling much more knowledgeable about Chinese medicine and why I am experiencing migraines; I look forward to my next session. I will definitely be recommending – thank you!

Charlotte Moffatt

I cannnot recommend Aliya highly enough! To give some context, my husband and I had been trying to start a family for two and a half years, during which time we had suffered a miscarriage, been diagnosed with unexplained infertility (during a 16-month period with no pregnancy), an ectopic pregnancy and a failed round of IVF.

Before our second round of IVF, I did some research and saw increasing evidence of acupuncture supporting this, and a friend recommended Aliya.

I must admit, I was sceptical but was willing to try anything. From the very first appointment Aliya put me completely at ease, and identifed issues that had been affecting my fertility. For example, after just 1 session, she managed to drastically ease period pains that had crippled me since my teens.

Aliya and I worked together throughout the IVF, and I had sessions during the entire process, most importantly straight after embryo transfer. The result? I am typing this with my 5-week old son in my arms… whilst my husband is cuddling our 5-week old daughter! Having truly thought I may never have children, I am now the proud (and exhausted) mother of twins, and I truly believe that the IVF success was down to Aliya. Thank you, fron the bottom of my heart x.

Rachael Fitzgerald

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I contacted Ali after a recommendation to support my IVF. From the first phone call to Ali she put me at ease and fitted me in straight away for a pre embryo transfer acupuncture treatment then a post embryo transfer acupuncture treatment. Ali put me in the right mind set and I truly believe that without her magic we wouldn’t be where we are today with our positive test result making us 8 weeks pregnant. I have been to see Ali a couple more times since the embryo transfer and will continue to see her through my pregnancy. I would highly recommend anyone needing any help on their journey to contact Ali ????.

Julie Franklin

I had 5 treatments for a range of issues, swollen ankle for 6 months and GP checked for rheumatoid arthritis, not the case so they suggested ibuprofen but this didn’t work. Having the acupuncture released the tightness in the tendon in my foot and reduced the swelling. This has maintain movement freedom almost a year on. During assessment by the acupuncturist it was suggested I don’t ‘let go’ regarding emotions, this is true with respect to anger. When It was suggested I had a blocked gall bladder meridian and I expressed this to my GP he was amazed as I had an investigation for this. I can only thank Ali for the improvement I gained via acupuncture. I find to gain the most from any alternative treatment you need to be open-minded. I thought the pins would hurt but that was not the case for most pins with just the odd one being uncomfortable in an area of need. I experienced many sensations; smells changed, swirling on my scalp, waves passing through my body and a deep level of relaxation. Highly recommend this treatment.

Beatrice King

I am 81 years old and for some years have suffered with two debilitating conditions; Parkinson’s and Myasthenia Gravis – both neurological and incurable. In addition to these, I suffer with the most excruciating nerve pain. Aliya agreed to visit me in my home, as I struggle with mobility due to the pain.
Aliya is such a therapeutic person; gentle, unintrusive and radiating positivity. We have wonderful conversations during treatment and you can be totally honest with her as she is non judgmental and committed to a holistic approach; consequently, I never feel as if I am simply one of her patients.
Aliya and I both know there is no cure for my conditions, but acupuncture can provide me with pain free days, so that I am able to live more fully. From her first visit, she offered me hope for release from pain which I was beginning to believe would never go away. Often when she leaves, I am completely free of pain.
At my age and with my conditions, one much live a day at a time and value all that improves the quality of that day. I would like to thank Aliya for relieving my pain and bringing hope.