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I've had absolutely awful hay fever for as long as I can remember. Streaming eyes, constant sneezing, feeling exhausted, it was miserable. I've tried pretty much everything over the years, including prescription medication and injections.

A couple of years ago, someone suggested acupuncture, so I gave Ilana a call. All I can say is that the difference has been amazing. I'm not saying it's completely cured my hay fever, but it's made a massive difference.

Her treatment room is calm, peaceful and relaxing, and every session feels like a chance to switch off from the madness of everyday life.

If you're struggling with hay fever and feel like you've tried everything else, I'd strongly recommend giving her a try.

Charlotte Conwy

Ilana is warm, kind and highly knowledgable. I love the acupuncture sessions with her and I wouldn’t go anywhere else now. Highly recommend.

Janet Byrne

Ilana Garsin Acupuncturist
Bricket Wood
Very highly recommended
Sessions were so relaxing, effective and very pleasant

Kayleigh Wilkinson

I previously saw Ilana weekly for over a year following a three year struggle to conceive. I had experienced two very early miscarriages and a struggled to fall pregnant naturally. I started seeing Ilana when I was about to embark on an intensive IVF journey. Due to the miscarriages my cycle was irregular and unhealthy, but after a few treatments with Ilana this returned and I felt it was the healthiest it had ever been. I done three rounds of back to back ivf egg collections where we ended up with 5 genetically normal embryos which we was thrilled with and I truly believe weekly Accupuncture sessions along with some supplement and dietary changes really supported this. The biggest surprise of all was that I found out we had conceived naturally, during a months break we had from ivf where i was preparing for an embryo transfer. I whole heartedly believe that it was Accupuncture that made this difference and supported me in falling pregnant. I continued to see Ilana throughout my pregnancy and can honestly say I have had a healthy straightforward pregnancy and gave birth to a beautiful baby boy. Ilana is great at what she does and really helps investigate and uncover any other underlying reasons why you may be having fertility issues. I couldn’t recommend Ilana enough. 😌

Michelle Keene

I had a sudden and very painful old nerve issue resurface. I was looking for a local acupuncture service, close to St Albans and I found it in Bricket Wood. The reviews I read about Acupuncture by Illana gave me confidence that she could help and I was delighted to secure an almost instant appointment. I have had acupuncture previously and although it is very beneficial for some reason I find the prospect of the appointment makes me nervous. As soon as I arrived for my appointment Ilana put me at ease. Ilana is calm and kind, taking her time to get to know you and the issue. I was lucky that it only took two sessions for the issue to resolve but I know now that when that first twinge appears I will be arranging an appointment! It is an hour of calm that leaves the body rested and relaxed. Thank you Ilana.

Sharon Andrew

Acupuncture by Ilana, Bricket Wood, St Albans.
I had a few acupuncture sessions with Ilana for back pain and found that she really helped me. There was one particular session where I immediately felt relief from the pain that had been affecting my walking and general wellbeing. I would highly recommend Ilana.

Sim Malin

Myself and my son came for treatments with Ilana. She is very professional, empathetic, and has a gentle demeanor. Her treatment space is lovely too, quiet, comfortable and welcoming.

Trish Ellis

I have been extremely happy with the noticeable pain relief acupuncture has provided for me whilst treating lumbar plexopathy, a condition where my nerves in my left leg have been severely damaged.

Ilana is very knowledgeable and professional, I highly recommend her

Emma Silverman

Having never had acupuncture before I was not sure what to expect. I've suffered with daily ear ache/headaches for a year. Have seen numerous ENT specialists and had various scans all of which showed nothing. After just a few sessions with Ilana the pain went away. I cannot recommend enough!!

Jodie Popeck

Ilana is very knowledgeable about all things fertility and cycles. I was going to her for a while and always appreciated our chats and relaxing sessions. I often fell asleep! She definitely contributed to my successful IVF and I am very grateful.

Jamie Goodfellow

Ilana helped me with my recovery from shoulder surgery and I would definitely recommend her to anybody thinking of acupuncture services. She was friendly and professional and a pleasure to deal with.

Maya Robinson - Nugent

Had pregnancy Accupuncture in the lead up to the birth of my baby girl with ilana which was incredible. She was so calm, professional and knowledgeable. My treatments most definitely contributed to a positive birth experience. Thank you ilana ❤️

Jasdeep Bhamra

Iiana is excellent, listens attentively to issues and tailors to what ever issue I have going on. She keeps a history so checks in with symptoms for every sessions and is very professional and helpful. Would highly recommend!

L M

I went to have acupuncture by Ilana for hay fever. I was going away for a long weekend and my nose was streaming constantly. I hadn’t gone for acupuncture before the allergy season so I was hoping for a quick fix. My nose stop streaming immediately and didn’t stream while I was away. I was so grateful. The treatment was also a very pleasant and relaxing experience and Ilana is thorough and very caring. I can highly recommend Ilana.

Katie Robotkin

I’ve been to Ilana on and off for four years now and can’t recommend enough. She helped me get my hormones back on track with my first pregnancy and I was pregnant within 2 months of seeing her and has helped hugely with my migraines. I also started seeing her to help balance my hormones and reduce migraines before trying for anther baby and she got them back on track in 4 sessions.

Elaine A

I would highly recommend Ilana. I’ve been seeing her on and off for over a year due to endometriosis pain. She is very professional and eases any anxiety you may have. The sessions are relaxing and most importantly eases my pain.

Catherine Nicholls

I started to see Ilana with menopause symptoms and migraines as medication was not working for me. Ilana has managed to keep both symptoms at bay without the use of medication. I only occasionally have a hot flush and I no longer get migraines. She is now working on my tension headaches and joint pain. I'm really happy that I found Ilana and have recommended her to so many people.

Leanne Weeks

Would highly recommend Ilana. I went to her for fertility / period issues. With her guidance and treatment I ended up having normal periods and I’m now 17 weeks pregnant. Thank you so much Xxx

Paola L

I came to see Ilana for help with peri menopause symptoms - mainly night sweats. Ilana is thorough in her questioning of your past medical history to get an understanding of your health.
I've had 5 treatments and the hot flushes have pretty much stopped.
As a side note I mentioned to her how much I was suffering with itchy eyes due to hayfever and the very high grass pollen. Ilana treated that too and it's been nothing short of extraordinary. No more itchy eyes!
She is calm and friendly and puts you at ease. Highly recommended.

Bronte Watson

I’ve been seeing Ilana for acupuncture, and the results have been truly life-changing. She has helped me regulate my hormones, and the improvements in my cycle have been remarkable—PMS symptoms that once disrupted my life are now virtually gone, and my periods have become so much more manageable.

Her approach is gentle, intuitive, and incredibly knowledgeable. I always feel heard and cared for during our sessions. I’m so grateful for the support she’s provided and feel confident and optimistic as I continue working with her on my fertility journey.

Highly recommend to anyone looking for holistic, effective support with hormonal balance or reproductive health.

Christina Beattie

I visited Ilana over a period of about 6 months in preparation for and during fertility treatment. The sessions helped to prepare my body and also relieved symptoms of anxiety. I found it very relaxing and beneficial for my overall health & well-being. Aside from acupuncture, Ilana was also very supportive throughout the fertility process and offers guidance on lifestyle & diet to support hormone balance.

Loretta O

Ilana is an amazing practitioner, she is personable and shows an interest in supporting her clients in a way that best suits their needs. I feel her work made a difference during a difficult time and we had good results from the acupuncture. I would highly recommend her.

Howard Klein

Ilana helped me with terrible neck and back pain.
I found the whole experience enlightening and can’t thank her enough for looking after me.

Keely Young

I have been seeing Ilana for a year now and I enjoy my sessions with her. Ilana is very knowledgable, understanding and puts you at ease. Her sessions are very relaxing and her space is lovely and peaceful.

Nicki Manning

Ilana massively helped me with hot flushes due to menopause. After just one session the flushes reduced by half and by the second session I only had a couple a day and could sleep so much better. Ilana is a miracle worker .

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