The best endorsement that any practitioner can have is from their patients.
Below are a few testimonials related to the experiences of a few of Christelle's patients in their own words.
Please note that each patient is unique, and individual results may vary.
If you would like to know if and how acupuncture can help you specifically , do not hesitate to get in touch
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Iris ( Paris) - Treatment for FERTILITY and DURING PREGNANCY
'I first went to see Christelle for acupuncture for help to conceive as myself and my husband had a few problems. Christelle was really supportive from the start. She explained to me that she would tailor our acupuncture sessions depending on each phase of my menstrual cycle, and gave me a very detailed naturopathic protocol which she says was adapted to my constitution. The acupuncture sessions were always really relaxing, more like visiting a good friend than a stranger. She set me up with an online diary and asked me to take my temperature every morning. After 4 months of regular sessions, I fell pregnant!
Christelle has supported me throughout my pregnancy and acupuncture has been a blessing to help me cope with horrible morning sickness , anxiety and sleep issues. She introduced me to Bach flowers remedies and homeopathy, which she said are among her favorite naturopathic tools during pregnancy because they are totally natural and work in a beautiful and gentle way along with our natural energy, and I really feel that all that I did with Christelle has helped me so much. I am now in my last trimester and glowing!
I would recommend acupuncture to anyone trying to conceive and cannot recommend Christelle highly enough, she has a professional yet friendly manner and will go out of her way to find things out for you and help you with whatever you need. She is a true gem and my husband and I are so grateful to her.'
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Isabelle (Paris) - Treatment for PCOS and FERTILITY
I met Christelle through a common friend. I needed treatment as I have PCOS and wanted to sort out my very irregular periods, with a view to eventually getting pregnant.
I was really unsure what to expect, and my husband, who is an orthopaedic surgeon, was initially quite skeptical about the whole thing.
After my initial session and introduction to acupuncture (I had never had a session before), I felt deeply relaxed and felt that I was benefiting in some way that I couldn’t quite put my finger on. I had initially bonded with Christelle as a friend, but found that it was easy to slip into a more professional practitioner/patient relationship with her when we were having our sessions. She has a very gentle and calm way about her, but always sympathetic and compassionate.
I decided to go ahead with a fairly intensive three-month programme involving an acupuncture session initially once a week and supplementation with specific supplements and brands that she recommended to me. I was also to take my temperature every morning on waking up and then mark it on a graph (Basal Temperature Chart) to see what it was doing. My temperature became a very good gauge of how my body was responding to the treatment.
When I started the treatment, I hadn’t had a period for 4 months and my temperature was see-sawing all over the place. After 2 months of treatment, I had my first period, and from the way my temperature readings were beginning to regulate, it was clear that my body was responding positively to the treatment. Interesting to note, my initially skeptical husband was quickly being won over! I also felt a lot better in myself, less anxious and obsessed with the idea of falling pregnant and looked forward to the feelings of relaxation that the sessions would leave me with. The needles were never painful – Christelle is very gentle and tells you exactly what she is doing so it’s not scary in any way. She is very low-key and unassuming but my husband and I could feel how knowledgeable and bright she is.
Because of my history of PCOS and irregular periods, I assumed that we would be in for a long wait when we would actively start to try for a baby, but to our surprise and delight, I fell pregnant a month after trying. Our baby was born in December – a beautiful baby girl!
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Lolowa A.S (London) - Treatment DURING PREGNANCY (Sleep issues, constipation and sinusitis)
' I came to Christelle because I was having problems sleeping and for constipation issues. I was also pregnant in my second trimester. After just a few sessions I was sleeping well and felt very good and had a lot of energy. I also continued to see her through my third trimester for an immunity boost to help with hayfever symptoms. I noticed a significant decrease of mucus after the first session. Christelle has a calming spirit about her. You just feel right at ease with her and it was amazing to see the results soon after our sessions. She would also share recipes and therapies to help relieve the symptoms I had. She will definitely be missed in London!'
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Caroline (Paris) - ATTEINTE ET DOULEURS NEUROPATHIQUES / PERTE TOTALE DE SENSIBILITÉ
' When Christelle tells you ' I cannot make promises but I will do my best ' , well then you can totally trust her and go ahead with your eyes closed ,
Condemned to a complete loss of sensitivity of my right leg which I noticed as soon as I woke up from a bilateral inguinal hernia surgery, I came to see her at a time when I would not feel anything if a nail was dug in my thigh . A nerve or several nerves had probably been affected during the surgery ...very sad collateral effect and which I found unacceptable...People would say ' that's ok, not a big handicap, oh that's strange, you will get used to it , it will probably take a few years to get better or not ...'
It was hard to accept that. Besides the loss of sensitivity and proprioception, I also had lots of neuropathic pains ( burning, stabbing sensations...).
I decided to put some faith in the healing possibilities of acupuncture with Christelle, who always listened to me very attentively and was very generous of her time and care. I totally trusted her through the entire process and I was so right to do this !
Her knowledge and clinical talent, her empathy and ongoing questioning on how she could provide the best treatment are such important qualities in a practitioner of Chinese Medicine.
Both of us had to be diligent with acupuncture appointments every week, but after 4 months of treatment, I retrieved all my sensitivity!
Retrospectively, without Christelle and her expertise, I really think it would have taken me at least a few years!
And obviously, given the results, I asked her to help with the discomforts of menopause, digestive issues, allergies...
Today, I feel in great form , all my health issues have been resolved and I have no real reason to do acupuncture but for preventative reasons, which is the essence of Chinese medicine after all. Thank you Christelle for your professional generosity'
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Elsa (London) - Treatment for ENDOMETRIOSIS
' I suffer from endometriosis and important scar tissue resulting from a peritonitis which was not diagnosed and treated fast enough 5 years ago, resulting in systematic excruciating pain during my periods. The various ob-gyn consultants I saw suggested I follow hormonal treatments and take strong painkillers, but I did not want to go this way and I preferred to choose natural alternatives instead. I tried osteopathy first, and then acupuncture. Osteopathy allowed to reduce the occurence of pain for a while but not its intensity. Since I have been treated by Christelle with acupuncture, the pain has almost completely disappeared ! Christelle is a very serious and competent practitioner, who really listens and takes the time to understand her patients' condition before establishing a diagnosis and explaining what and how she is going to treat you. I also particularly appreciate that she integrates detailed, personalised naturopathic recommendations to her acupuncture treatment and her explanations at the beginning and the end of each session. '
(Treatment for endometriosis and severe abdominal pain due to post-peritonitis scar tissue + chronic lower back pain)
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Li-Ann (Paris) - Treatment for CHRONIC BACKACHE
'Christelle is a wonderful naturopath and acupuncturist and I recommend her to everyone around me ! I suffer from back issues since my adolescence and I recently came back from a trip with vertebrae compaction and was diagnosed with spinal arthritis. I could not stay sitting for more than a few minutes. My doctor and my osteopath were adamant there was not much I could do except stretching and strengthening exercises. After just 2 acupuncture sessions with Christelle, I can already feel a very marked improvement, the pain has really diminished and I can now sit for several hours without any pain (I work in a office) . It was my first experience with naturopathy and acupuncture and I will not hesitate to see Christelle on a further basis for other health issues. Christelle really listens to you and she is brilliant! She also took the time to answer all of my questions and her recommendations were so helpful. Also something which I was sensitive to is that her practice room is very nice.'
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Cécile (Hammersmith, London) - Treatment for SCIATICA
' I know Christelle because our children go to the same school, and I was lucky to see her just as I was starting to suffer from an horrible sciatica. Within an hour, the pain went from unbearable to a stiffness feeling and disappeared the following day. I returned for treatment a few months after because of back pain and stiffness which totally vanished after one session of cupping and acupuncture. In the following 48 hours, I felt an incredible and intense feeling of relaxation and like my whole body was recovering/ healing. Christelle really listens to you and you can feel she is making connections in her head as she asks very precise questions, and her treatments are incredibly efficient. I highly recommend her.'
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Francois Mauran (Fulham, London) - Treatment for CHRONIC NECK AND BACK PAIN & STIFFNESS
'A life changer !
My wife recommended me that I go to see Christelle for my back problems. In fact, I work in an office with long hours in meetings or at a desk. which isn't the best for my back and neck. So I started seeing Christelle 4 months ago. We focused on fixing that problem with both acupuncture and cupping. I don't know much about those techniques, so I was initially a bit skeptical . But from the first session, and each of them after that, I walked out of the practice in a deeply regenerated state. I felt so relaxed and well, and the back pain started to fade away. And now I feel great. It has now been months since I have not been for a regular session at my local osteopath. To be honest, I still do not know much about Chinese Medicine, acupuncture or cupping, but I am just thrilled to experience the very positive results . Thanks Christelle.'
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Camille (Paris) - Treatment for SKIN ISSUES
' I made an appointment with Christelle because I had skin issues caused by a change in my contraception. It was my first appointment with a naturopath and I can say that I had never met a practitioner who listened to me as carefully as Christelle. She asked me a lot of questions and allowed me to identify a few changes to make in my diet and provided me with a personalised naturopathic protocol to follow on a long-term basis. 6 months later, I still keep on following her advice and my skin has tremendously improved!
I also saw Christelle for acupuncture for stress issues and hip pain. This time again, Christelle was very nice and attentive and thanks to her, I quickly started to feel much better, more relaxed and a great relief of my hip pain. Thank you Christelle! '
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Leopoldine ( Wapping, London ) - Treatment for ROSACEA
' I had been suffering from rosacea for almost 2 years and decided to try a holistic natural approach, and came to consult with Christelle. I had done acupuncture before but the experience and the results were totally different with Christelle. Right away, she impressed me with her professionalism and reassuring manner. She also gave me a naturopathic protocol to follow in order to enhance the effects of acupuncture. Since starting regular acupuncture sessions and changing my diet and supplementing as she advised me, I can see incredible results on my skin. Christelle is very precise, with a warm and attentive demeanour and makes you feel very comfortable and relaxed. Whenever someone asks for a great acupuncturist, I recommend that they go and see her ! '
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Anne-Cécile (Earls Court, London) - Treatment for LONG-TERM INSOMNIA
' It is in the serene and warm atmosphere of her practice studio that Christelle welcomed me. She is incredibly competent and she explains very well what she does during a treatment. In just a few sessions, she managed to rebalance my sleep, which had been a disaster over the past months. Each appointment starts with questions on your physical and emotional health, which allows her to adjust her treatment strategy very finely. I love acupuncture and I felt the benefits of immediately after the 1st session. I am sincerely grateful to Christelle for her amazing care.'
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Isabelle J. (Fulham, London) - Treatment for INSOMNIA, ANXIETY AND MIGRAINES
' My 13 year-old son has been treated by Christelle for insomnia, anxiety and migraines. As his pain threshold is not very high, I was worried that he would feel pain and get anxious by the needles, but the reaction was quite the opposite ! He would feel immediate relaxation and end up sleeping deeply during most of the session. We also followed Christelle's advice regarding nutrition and sleep hygiene and he rapidly started to sleep and feel much better.
Christelle puts you at ease immediately with her pleasant, soft and friendly manner and the best rating was my son's relaxed smile when walking home from each session. I am so grateful and cannot recommend Christelle enough for what she has done for our son and family! '
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Jamison SC. (Fulham, London) - Treatment for SYMPTOMS OF ACUTE NEURITIS DISORDER
' I was recommended to see Christelle for acupuncture after being diagnosed with acute neuritis disorder, which I developed after sleeping on a boat for 4 nights. I was fine on the boat , but once I disembarked, I felt dizzy, nauseous and disoriented. My GP diagnosed me and told me there was nothing to do to help besides wait and it would eventually clear. Well, thankfully I looked further, and after over a week of suffering I found Christelle. Within two treatments, it was as if a miracle had occurred-I was 100% improved with zero ongoing symptoms. I couldn’t believe it - Christelle helped me find my sanity again! And she did so with such genuine care and desire to help me. Christelle has the most gentle demeanour that left me feeling so comfortable and confident that I was in very capable hands. Her voice is melodic, so even being in her presence has a soothing effect...which I was very much in need of and really appreciated.'
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Bettina B (Paris) - Treatment for COVID -19-related LOSS OF SMELL AND TASTE
' I saw Christelle on two different occasions. The first time , it was in June 2020 after the first lockdown, and I needed help for poor immunity issues and skin problems probably caused by the stress and exhaustion of taking care of a baby and a toddler while working from home . The second time, it was in November 2020 after I had lost my sense of smell and taste because of COVID. The results of Christelle's work were very quickly felt. After just 4 sessions for the first topic, I felt and looked so much better, and in only 2 sessions acupuncture helped me retrieve my sense of smell and taste. This was simply unbelievable. I even had the feeling that my sense of smell was even better than before I caught COVID. I recommend acupuncture with Christelle 200% ! She is super nice, her technique is very gentle and she is extremely thorough in the way she analyses things and treats you.'
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Brigitte (Toulouse, France) - Treatment for SINUSITIS
' I have always had a fear of needles and had never tried acupuncture. But because I could not get rid of a very bad sinusitis, I listened to my husband who had been treated amazingly well by Christelle for an ankle injury after a ski fall, and who spoke highly of her, and I decided to give it a go. As soon as the consultation started, I fell in very good hands. What a surprise ! Not only did I feel absolutely no pain, but the sensations were really pleasant. I had the feeling that my whole body was re-aligning and reconnecting with itself and I could feel like a kind of energy flowing. Never would I have imagined that acupuncture was such a gentle treatment. And the good news is my sinusitis disappeared the following day. I am a total convert now, but only thanks to Christelle! '
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Renita ANDREEN. (Battersea, London) - Treatment for GENERAL WELL-BEING AND VITALITY
'Having tried acupuncture several times in the past, I was thrilled when I found Christelle with her fresh and unique approach to delivering her treatments.
Christelle really listens to your needs and creates an overall vision of your health by asking relevant and detailed questions.
Her holistic approach can really be felt in significant results post-treatment.
While I had initially sought acupuncture for general well-being and as a preventative measure for minor aches and pains, Christelle’s effectiveness has also helped me to overcome jet-lag faster than ever before - which was a much welcomed result!
I would highly recommend Christelle for her kind and holistic, personalised and effective approach, which really is difficult to be found elsewhere!'
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Albane B. (Chelsea, London) - Naturopathic protocol to increase VITALITY AND WELL-BEING post chemotherapy treatment
' I saw Christelle for naturopathic consultations after having had chemotherapy treatment and while still under immunotherapy treatment. I have been very pleased with the naturopathic care she has provided me and I would highly recommend her.
She took the time to do a very extensive assessment of my problems/ symptoms and requirements, and with dedication and expertise, she gave me very good nutritional advice and useful lifestyle recommendations. You can feel that Christelle has a great interest in the health and well-being of her patients , and she does this with a personalised approach.'
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Olivia (Fulham, London) - Treatment for IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome) -related symptoms, STRESS and INCREASED PELVIC TONICITY post-birth
' Christelle has helped me so much ! When I went to her, I had terrible stomach and IBS problems due to stress. Within one session of acupuncture, my digestive and IBS problems began to subside. At the following sessions, she was also able to help very significantly with pelvic issues caused by giving birth to my son. I would highly recommend her. Her work is done in a very lovely environment and I found the sessions very healing not only on a physical level but on a psychological level as well.'
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Stephanie (London) - Treatment for ANXIETY and PANIC ATTACKS , SLEEP ISSUES and LOW ENERGY LEVELS
' Christelle is a very gifted practitioner and I would highly recommend her. Her approach is very gentle. She always listened to me with the greatest attention and at each session, she would carefully monitor the results of her work and recalibrate the treatment accordingly.
I saw Christelle on a weekly basis for 6 weeks. I was suffering from tiredness, low energy, mild anxiety, panic attacks and palpitations and had been prescribed with beta-blockers which I did not tolerate very well. At one point , I noticed a very clear shift in all of my symptoms. I no longer suffer from palpitations, anxiety and tiredness. My energy levels are now very good and I feel stronger, physically and emotionally. Christelle combined acupuncture with cupping , which was the perfect approach for me. Cupping generates a feeling of deep relaxation which is extremely important for me who suffer from anxiety. It made me feel totally relaxed, regenerated and fully receptive to the benefits of my acupuncture treatments.'
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Fay Israsena (London) - Treatment for STRESS, IBS and ACCESSORY NAVICULAR SYNDROME
' Christelle is an excellent acupuncturist , and her technique is both extremely gentle and effective . I have had regular weekly sessions with her over a few months and she successfully helped me with stress relief, hormone balance and digestive health. With her generous and caring nature, every treatment felt like a treat. '
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Nancy Lichterman ( London) - Treatment for INSOMNIA and STRESS
' I have been a long-time believer in acupuncture , however I have rarely experienced it as effective and gentle as with Christelle. Christelle asked many important questions to understand my problems. She very effectively touched on the points that alleviated stress and also helped me sleep better. I felt very safe and well-looked after. I could not recommend Christelle enough! "
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