Jul 17, 2019
by Charlie on Alison Smith Acupuncture
Amazing
I’ve been seeing Alison for acupuncture during my first round of IVF and I can’t sing her praises enough. Alison is a wonderful practitioner who is very well informed on issues relating to fertility. I found the whole process far more stressful than anticipated and it’s felt like Alison has been with me every step of the way. As well as helping me make sense of all the medical jargon, she’s shown nothing but warmth and compassion and kept me positive when I’ve been feeling really down about it all. I’ve found the acupuncture itself very calming and the treatment space is really lovely. I've also had very few symptoms from the medication and I’m sure its helped with this. On a practical level, I hadn’t realised how utterly unpredictable IVF is and Alison has been really flexible and accommodating with appointments along the way. If you are looking for acupuncture support alongside IVF, I wouldn’t hesitate to book.
Sep 27, 2018
by Aude Moret-Hunt on Alison Smith Acupuncture
Magical Experience
Hi there i just submitted my review but for some reason i wasn't able to give 5 stars the system wouldn't let me.I would give Alison unlimited stars if i could.i just wanted to make sure my rating of 5 stars could be seen.Thank you.Aude
Sep 27, 2018
by Aude Moret-Hunt on Alison Smith Acupuncture
Magical Experience
Alison is absolutely incredible,knowledgable,very helpful and made herself available whenever i needed her the most.I think I undertook acupuncture treatment with Alison for about 2 years.She helped through a very difficult time after my IVF had failed and also after another very traumatic experience a miscarriage.I persisted with the treatment and Alison helped me towards a successful IVF treatment which i started in January 2017.I had an extremely successful IVF treatment wit every step going very well.My beautiful baby girl Sofia-Rose was born in January 2018.She is currently 8 months second week and doing very well.Alison really supported me with the acupuncture treatment but also pshychologically.She helped me with the research about the various methods to improve my chances of success with my IVF treatment.I highly recomend Alison's services to any of you ladies that are having a rollocoster ride trying to become pregnant as i did.Thank you massively Alison.Warmest regards.Aude Moret-Hunt
May 2, 2018
by Lauren Holmes on Alison Smith Acupuncture
Such A Positive Experience!
I saw Alison regularly in the run up to an IVF cycle at Kings. She was reassuring and knowledgeable and the experience was great. It felt like such a positive thing to do especially during the cycle. Alison was also great at making herself available for appointments pre/post transfer.
I’m now going back to see her to help me broke go my pregnancy as I’m 25 weeks!
Feb 1, 2018
by Leonie on Alison Smith Acupuncture
Kind And Friendly
I saw Alison before, during and after my fourth and only successful IVF round last year. I found her really kind and friendly and she worked really hard to explore my specific issues. I found each session relaxing and genuinely felt more positive after each session. Alison is a fantastic person and acupuncturist and she has createdwonderful environment for her treatment room. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Alison.
Jan 12, 2018
by N.D. London on Alison Smith Acupuncture
Brilliant!
Alison is a wonderful acupuncturist. She is a great listener and will adapt her sessions to your needs. She never makes you feel rushed and her home practice is (as another reviewer wrote) a hidden oasis of calm.
I would whole heartedly recommend Alison to anyone who is curious about acupuncture! I started seeing Alison in 2017 after a bout of health issues and difficulties conceiving. I wasn't sure if it was going to be for me but I was blown away by the results. Not only did my health issues improve, emotionally - I felt a lot more balanced and calm. I am now 39 weeks pregnant and expecting to meet my baby any day now!
Oct 20, 2017
by Liz on Alison Smith Acupuncture
Open And Honest
Kind, open and honest, Alison explains each of the treatments before getting started and listens and responds to any concerns or questions that you might have. Her home practice is a hidden oasis of calm and Alison's easy nature puts you at ease. My mind, body and spirit have been lifted since beginning my treatments with Alison and I would recommend her to anyone.
Oct 16, 2017by Janet on Alison Smith Acupuncture
Kind And Gentle
I went to see Alison for a course of 6 sessions to help me after a sudden serious illness where i had to have surgery . Her initial assessment was amazing she focused on my overall health rather than focusing on my issue . Her gentle approach was almost over whelming as i was so used to doctors dealing with me in a sterile way . Alison gave me acuputure and also Reiki to help my mood . Each time i left Alison i felt calm and happier . My health has improved to the point where i am now preparing to have a baby . i cant wait for Alison to be part of my journey . ps i am TERRIFIED of needles , Alison is so gentle you will never feel the needles .
Jun 4, 2017
by Sarah on Alison Smith Acupuncture
Amazing!
Alison is absolutely amazing. She helped with my anxiety and I never could have imagined results as good. I never thought I would feel this well and have been able to do things that I never thought possible. Would recommend her to anyone thinking about acupuncture
Mar 11, 2017
by Juliet on Alison Smith Acupuncture
Alison Is Wonderful
Alison is a wonderful acupuncturist. I initially went to see her to help my anxiety around work stress and in trying to conceive. Everything seemed so difficult and complicated at that time in my life. My digestion was poor and I was feeling totally overwhelmed. I saw Alison for around 8 sessions in total; each time I felt calm, safe, comforted and properly listened to. Alison not only gave me acupuncture but she lent me books, gave dietary advice and emailed me links to TED talks and further reading. She has a wonderful calming aura, her clinic is within the beautiful serene setting of her own home and I always left feeling better.
Truly the best news was that right after our final session I discovered I was pregnant! I would still be seeing her during my pregnancy had I not been moving out of London. I would highly recommend her to anyone.
Thank you Alison x
Feb 6, 2017by Susan on Alison Smith Acupuncture
I'm Scarily More Positive Today
Hi Alison,
I just wanted to let you know how effective your treatment has been. Yesterday I had a stressful day with a lot of moments in which I was or wanted to be short with people and felt frustrated and overwhelmed by the work problems I was dealing with. I had little energy for kindness to others around me. You treated me yesterday and I genuinely feel like a different person today. Today work has been as stressful and difficult with additional time-sensitive disasters. My response (both in how I felt and how I acted) was different - I have more patience and a more productive/forward-looking attitude to the disasters, all while feeling more capable of coping and managing to bring humour to conversations that could have been truly ugly.
Anyway I am an absolute believer that it is the acupuncture helping me to feel better in myself, a benefit I had not anticipated and which delights me!
Best regards,
Susan
Sep 15, 2016
by Dai Lewis on Alison Smith Acupuncture
Transcendent
Alison is an outstanding acupuncturist who over the years has cured my hay fever, numerous aches and pains, improved my sleep patterns and made me a more easy-going person. She has a warm. engaging personality that gives confidence to the patient. I would recommend her 100% over any other practitioner (I have tried quite a few). She is the bee's knees.
Sep 13, 2016
by Miriam on Alison Smith Acupuncture
Alison is such a find. She has a fantastic, professional yet personable manner and she was such a help to me over the year that I saw her. The acupuncture helped my anxiety significantly and I also got pregnant very quickly! She is incredibly skilled and such a lovely person, I would highly recommend her and I miss going for acupuncture sessions now I've left London!
Sep 13, 2016
by Ellie on Alison Smith Acupuncture
After trying to conceive for over 2 years without success, I began to see Alison in early 2015 and was pregnant within 3/4 months. When I started to see Alison, my cycle had been irregular for some time, it wasn't clear whether I was ovulating and ultrasound scans had showed the lining of my uterus to be too thin for implantation. Her well-timed treatments combined with advice on diet and lifestyle (given in a non-judging, understanding and helpful way) helped me to conceive in May (and I had a beautiful baby boy in February this year). I also saw Alison in the two weeks prior to my due date and a day after it to help bring on labour - it definitely felt as though this helped as my waters broke the following day and my son was born within 6 hours! I would recommend Alison to anyone!
Aug 24, 2016
by Valerie on Alison Smith Acupuncture
I fell pregnant within one month of seeing Alison. I didn't really know what to expect but just went with it. I found the experience of acupuncture extremely relaxing. That was partly down to acupuncture itself but also to the atmosphere that Alison creates. The room she uses has a fantastic vibe and she remains calm and caring throughout the whole process. There is also no pressure around when to have a session and she's really flexible.
At the same time I went for fertility reasons I also had a really sore shoulder from sitting at a desk all day and Alison made that feel much better.
I'm now 33 weeks pregnant and haven't seen Alison for a couple of months. I am starting to feel a bit achy and I can't wait to go back!
I'd highly recommend Alison to anyone.
Jul 29, 2016by Katrin on Alison Smith Acupuncture
After some months of trying for a second baby without falling pregnant I started seeing Alison for fertility acupuncture. I fell pregnant within the first month of acupuncture and continued the weekly sessions till the end of the first trimester (I'm now 14 weeks pregnant). I found the sessions very relaxing and it was a pleasure getting to know Alison in the process. She's a lovely person, listens so well, never makes one feel rushed and most importantly she really cares.
Jul 26, 2016
by K. Whitmore on Alison Smith Acupuncture
Just a quick note to say thank you for your treatment & support! We were fortunate enough to conceive after our 3rd round of IVF and I've no doubt you played a big part in making this round of treatment a success. Many thanks!
Jul 9, 2016
by Caroline on Alison Smith Acupuncture
Accupuncture For PCOS And Conception
So glad to have found Alison. My husband and I conceived our first baby following three months of accupuncture and three weeks of Chinese herbs in 2014. When my acupuncturist left London I was worried about finding someone else who could help me (I have PCOS and struggle to ovulate). Eventually I found Alison. Alison has a positive, calm and reassuring style. I feel she listens very carefully to my own instincts / interpretations on how my body reacts to treatment, and gives good advice on supplements and nutrition. Alison also encouraged me to combine herbs and accupuncture again and introduced me to a herbalist with whom she works. Once again, three months of accupuncture and three weeks of herbs, and we have conceived again. I'll continue to see Alison until we are through the first trimester, and will definitely come back at 37 weeks to help prepare for labour. Accupuncture with Alison has really helped me to relax mentally and physically, channel energy and focus on what's important - getting preggers!
Jul 8, 2016
by Lucy on Alison Smith Acupuncture
Acupuncture has been a huge part of our fertility treatment and I am so happy to now be pregnant, having been trying for years. I'm sure that the acupuncture has played a key role in this success, and i'm keen to continue the sessions with Alison during my pregnancy. The treatments have been relaxing which has helped me to keep calm during a very stressful time. I would highly reccommend Alison, and in fact already have a friend now being treated by her!
Jan 6, 2016
by Jenny on Alison Smith Acupuncture
Well, what can I say... after a couple of failed IVF attempts with another acupuncturist, I switched to Alison and immediately noticed the difference. Alison unblocked my chi and made it possible for me to fall pregnant - yippeee!! I would highly recommend Alison for honest, open and friendly acupuncture treatment.
I’ve been seeing Alison regularly for a year or so now, I highly recommend her. Alison listens well, is very kind, empathetic and intuitive. She has great knowledge in her field and can also give excellent tips on other complementary therapies and diet. I have a ongoing illness which has been kept under control with the help of acupuncture. I have also found it highly effective for joint aches, pain, sleep problems and even mood. S.H. London
…”Baby born 8.54am this morning 8lbs. Bit dramatic and I can’t help wondering what role the acupuncture played!” Sophie, London
….”Just to let you know I’m feeling OK now! Like never before so I would like to cancel my appointment for tomorrow”. A.London
This laid-back, knowledgeable and personable acupuncturist has an aura of calm confidence that passes effortlessly to the patient. She has cured my hay fever and a badly torn calf muscle in the past few months. She is outstanding and very highly recommended. D.L. London
…”just wanted you to know that the treatments have really helped lessen the headaches so thank you!” K.H. London
“…Baby has turned! I am convinced it happened after the treatment (moxa) about 3 days into it. My partner noticed a couple of hours later that the shape of my bump had changed and so did a few colleagues. The scan showed baby head down “. M.P. London
“..Whatever you did last week has helped my knee so much! For 24hrs after no pain at all and only a bit of stiffness last few days if I’m sat for too long. I could hardly walk when I came to see you Thurs. Thank you.” J.H. London
“Wanted to let you know that my back is loads better already! Thank you so much!” M. London
“.. Thank you for your support. I am convinced that the acupuncture was instrumental in the success of this pregnancy.” A.S. London
“..I wanted to thank you again for your help this summer, I am so glad I found you“. T.P. London
“..I am in total shock!! Never got a positive pregnancy test before!!!” S.R. London
Alison is absolutely amazing. It’s such a pleasurable, relaxing experience going to her house for a treatment. I went to see her with quite a few different problems and she really made a difference.I can’t recommend her enough. T.S. London
“…definitely an improvement in my foot, thank you” C.K. London
“...Thanks so much for your needles, when I think what a state I was in just over a month ago!” J.G. London
Alison is a fantastic practitioner, I feel so much better after a session. Like me but really glowing and rested. L.W. London