High blood pressure and relaxation alongside medical treatment for wet macular degeneration
High blood pressure and relaxation alongside medical treatment for wet macular degeneration

I came to see Lily mainly because I was diagnosed with wet macular degeneration in my left eye and my blood pressure has been high on and off.  I have had acupuncture before and I'd read it could be helpful for these problems and for relaxation as well.

I was trying to change my diet and I had to have injections in the eye for the macular degeneration which I'm still having.  I’ve found the acupuncture very helpful, it complements the injections nicely and it's very relaxing.  I do still get stressed, but I can handle it better now.  The blood pressure is also much better controlled now and Lily is monitoring this regularly for me.  It has meant I can avoid blood pressure medication - at least for the time being - which is a really big plus for me.

I think Lily’s excellent, she’s very friendly, professional, helpful and a good listener.  She obviously knows what she’s doing and even with queries that might not be related to acupuncture, she’s very helpful and researches into certain questions that I have and advises on nutrition.  I’m really happy with the level of care I get and would definitely recommend her.

Mary, 71, Greater Manchester

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Blood pressure, General WellbeingLily LaiLily Lai, PhDStress, High blood pressure, complementary treatment, wet macular degeneration
Posted by Lily Lai.
Acupuncture and cupping for athletic injuries and muscle aches

As an amateur athlete, I often deal with major/minor injuries and various muscle aches/tightness. Lily is now my person to go to. I’ve done many physio sessions and nothing ever has come close to the effect of acupuncture and cupping on my body. My recovery has improved so much and many injuries have been fixed just by one/two sessions.  Highly recommend as Lily is able to tailor the treatment to your body to find the best for you, is very knowledgeable and the nicest person you could ever meet.  I have recommended to my friends already and will be using going forward to injury prevention.

Alex Szarpak.

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PainLily LaiAcupuncture, Muscle Pain, Injuries
Posted by Lily Lai.
"Lily is extremely knowledgeable and supportive.  I trusted her 100%. "

Lily is extremely knowledgeable and supportive.  I trusted her 100%. As well as acupuncture and Chinese herbs, she provided advice on diet and lifestyle, tailored to my individual health issues.  This enabled me to feel that I was really taking control of my own health problems.  I had tried a very well known Harley St TCM practitioner before and in my opinion Lily’s care far outstripped that of the more well known clinic.

Sarah Stanley

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General WellbeingLily LaiAcupuncture, TCM, Chinese Herbal Medicine
Posted by Lily Lai.
"Lily is amazing.  Our whole family – 3 generations – use her services when required, although she’s so good, we don’t often require them! " (5 Stars)
"Lily is amazing.  Our whole family – 3 generations – use her services when required, although she’s so good, we don’t often require them! " (5 Stars)

“To those who have tried Acupuncture and not got on with it, I’d say you haven’t been to the right acupuncturist!  Lily is amazing.  Our whole family – 3 generations – use her services when required, although she’s so good, we don’t often require them!”

Riel Seimbe, 5 stars

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General Wellbeing, OnlineLily LaiAcupuncture, Family Treatments
Posted by Lily Lai.
"I have seen significant improvements from the acupuncture I've received from Lily. " (5 Stars)
"I have seen significant improvements from the acupuncture I've received from Lily. " (5 Stars)

“I have used Lily a number of times and found her to be honest and friendly. I have seen significant improvements from the acupuncture I've received from Lily. There have also been times when Lily has suggested that acupuncture may not be the most appropriate treatment which made her stand out far more than others and not just in it for the £. Lily is uniquely inquisitive and seems to genuinely want to help. I can't recommend her enough.”

Phil Long, 5 stars

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General Wellbeing, OnlineLily LaiAcupuncture
Posted by Lily Lai.
Acupuncture support alongside fertility treatment (5 Stars)
Acupuncture support alongside fertility treatment (5 Stars)

“I would highly recommend Lily as an acupuncturist to run alongside fertility treatment. Lily helped throughout our fertility treatment before and after conception.  Not only did Lily administer acupuncture but she advised me on the best diet, helped with aches and pains and she has such a wide range of knowledge regarding fertility treatments that she always made time to answer a question. Lily is a true professional and I would highly recommend seeing her for fertility assistance.”

Jemima King, 5 stars

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Womens Health, OnlineLily LaiFertility, Fertility Support, Acupuncture
Posted by Lily Lai.
PCOS & hormone rebalancing (5 Stars)
PCOS & hormone rebalancing (5 Stars)

“Lily has been a huge help in my journey to rebalance my hormones after being diagnosed with PCOS.

She is exceptionally knowledgable and made me feel at ease from the very first appointment.

I would highly recommend Lily and her services to anyone considering going down the Chinese Medicine route - it has made such a positive difference for me and my health.”

Emily Gosen, 5 stars

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Womens Health, OnlineLily LaiPCOS, Hormonal Imbalance
Posted by Lily Lai.
Problems with my lower back and piriformis (5 Stars)
Problems with my lower back and piriformis (5 Stars)

“Lily was a pleasure to meet and very good at what she does. She's very friendly, reassuring and made me feel very relaxed and calm. I had problems with my lower back and piriformis and they improved dramatically within the 6 weeks of treatment. I'd definitely visit her again for treatment, not just for my leg/back but any future ailments. Thanks again Lily x”

Rachel Whitman, 5 stars

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Pain, OnlineLily LaiLower Back Pain, Piriformis, Acupuncture
Posted by Lily Lai.
Help with knee problem (5 stars)
Help with knee problem (5 stars)

“From my first session with Lily, she has made me feel at ease by being very attentive and caring. She has helped me with a knee problem when everything else that I previously tried failed. It is rare in this busy life to find someone who will genuinely listen and do whatever she can to help. Lily has a gift and I would have no hesitation in recommending her as she goes that extra mile for her patients.”

Marie Rance

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Pain, OnlineLily LaiKnee Pain, Acupuncture
Posted by Lily Lai.
Back and leg pain

Having strained a muscle or ligament damage in the groin area, I was experiencing intense pain in my back and leg after 4/5 hours sleep. To the extent that was unable to sleep. A visit to my local GP and I was prescribed pain killers which proved to be next to useless. I had acupuncture treatment with Lily and the results were immediate.  That night the pain in my back and leg were relieved and I had a reasonable nights sleep.  I still have the problem with my muscle strain, but that can only be resolved with rest.

I am very appreciative of the professional treatment I received.  From the initial consultation and analysis of the problem,. I felt as though I was in very professional hands and all my questions and concerns were answered to the extent that I had complete confidence in the following prescribed acupuncture.

Terry, Male, 66, Studham

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PainLily LaiBack Pain, Leg Pain, Acupuncture
Posted by Lily Lai.
Help with pelvic floor pain

I was suffering from pelvic floor pain and our GP was not particularly helpful. After some research, I realised I needed to see a physio. I found a lady who did deep tissue massage which helped (but did not resolve all pain issues) and left me with unpleasant detox effects. I needed more help from someone I knew and trusted. As I had been a patient of Lily in the past, I sought her help. A session of acupuncture sorted out most of the remaining pain which was probably due to a knotted abdominal muscle. Lily then said that I needed to have more treatment from a physio and I subsequently found a lady physio who specialised in pelvic floor pain. I always happily seek Lily's advice and help as I trust her implicitly, she is compassionate and very knowledgeable. Lily has helped me with skin problems in the past and was a great help with the pelvic floor pain. God bless you Lily!

W.M., 59, Female, Retired teacher, Hemel Hempstead

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PainLily LaiPelvic Floor, Pain, Acupuncture
Posted by Lily Lai.
Help with conceiving when diagnosed with slim PCOS.

I had recently been diagnosed with slim pcos. After years of missed periods, a late miscarriage and such problems trying to conceive, I turned to acupuncture with a ‘why not’ type of attitude. I am a teacher, was living to work and somehow thought I would just fall pregnant in amongst my busy schedule. To put it into context - I missed my first appointment as I screeched up to the car park 30 minutes late as I had stayed late at school then hit traffic. 

Lily genuinely helped me realise what was happening. She is like a counsellor, top fertility consultant and massage therapist all in one. Just being in the room made me so calm- it made me realise how hectic other areas of my life were too.

I was seeing a fertility consultant at the time and was one step away from taking clomid and ovarian drilling. 

I came to Lily for fertility acupuncture.  Lily listened carefully, gave gentle advice and then started each session. It makes me so emotional to look back through our emails - gradually my periods returned, and unbelievably I fell pregnant naturally (I also took Inofolic which helped, I believe). 

The acupuncture worked for me - I know this sounds weird but I could feel the warmth inside me and I just knew that I was going to fall pregnant that month after my treatment. I honestly never thought this would be for me but if you have pcos and ttc, are stressed, frazzled, constantly Googling because western doctors’ answers just seems so extreme and scary, then I would say just try it! 

I’m breastfeeding my baby boy as I type this. I really, really, really didn’t think it would happen to me and it did. I cannot thank Lily enough for helping me reconnect with my body/nature. I am now a very proud, doting mother.

Thank you Lily. I will be forever grateful and sure that the last session before the positive test was the one that helped support the pregnancy and give me a PERFECT little baby boy. Xx

C.G., 34, Female, Teacher, Hertfordshire 

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Womens HealthLily LaiPCOS, Fertility, Clomid, Pregnancy
Posted by Lily Lai.
Acupuncture for atypical Trigeminal Neuralgia

I was diagnosed with atypical trigeminal neuralgia 2.5 years ago and, having joined the TN Association, read an article about how acupuncture had helped a sufferer in relieving pain caused by this condition. I was prescribed Oxcarbazepine, which is often taken for this condition. When I first visited Lily I was taking up to 4 tablets per day. I am now taking 2 tablets a day and I hope to reduce this down to 1 in the next few months.

I have ongoing acupuncture sessions - one every two or three weeks for 1 hour. Because I have quite a stressful job working on London every day, I will continue my sessions as I find them very helpful in reducing stress levels and thus reducing the pain caused by my TN.  Having regular acupuncture relieves the tension build-up in my neck and face which, in turn, can sometimes stop the pain that I feel in my jaw from the TN, for a period of time.  I am very satisfied with the care I receive.   

Female, 62, Legal PA, Essex

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Pain, NeurologyLily LaiPain, Trigeminal Neuralgia, Stress, Acupuncture
Posted by Lily Lai.
Weekly migraines and stress relief

I’m a Waitrose assistant. For the past 2 years I have been working night shifts and I have suffered from migraines almost on a weekly basis.  A friend of mind suggested I try acupuncture.  I have tried common painkillers, Nurofen Plus, aspirin, ibuprofen etc.  I have found that acupuncture has helped me immensely with my migraines and stress, I would definitely recommend it. I’m extremely happy with all the care I have received and I find Lily to be extremely friend and caring.

Maria, Female, Hertfordshire

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Pain, General WellbeingLily LaiMigraines, Stress, Acupuncture
Posted by Lily Lai.
Back pain/pins and needles from work as a builder

I'm a builder by trade and am constantly on my feet and going up and down ladders most of the day caused me to start getting great pain and pins and needles in my feet.  I’d gone to physiotherapy and tried lotions like deep heat etc.  I had acupuncture with Lily – was the first time ever that I’ve tried this sort of treatment.

The care was absolutely amazing. Lily took notes about my health and asked many questions so she could find what was the best treatment for me.  After a few days my feet felt so much better and the problems i had previously seemed to have vanished over night. Every thing was very professional from start to finish and I've been back to Lily on a couple of accusations when the problem in my feet has flared up again.

Lily is a very knowledgeable lady that knows her stuff.  She takes great care in your well being and makes sure you always feel comfortable before treatment and the prices are very reasonable for this type of service.

Terry, 51, Male, Builder and carpenter, Hertfordshire

 

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PainLily LaiBack Pain, Pins & Needles
Posted by Lily Lai.
Help with conceiving and work stress.

We are currently trying to conceive and I wanted to de-stress from the pressures of trying for a baby and the work stress.  I had acupuncture and moxibustion with Lily.  The care has been brilliant, I feel totally relaxed during and after my treatment.  From my first appointment Lily, I was made to feel welcome and that helped with the de-stressing from everyday life.  I would and have recommended Lily to family and friends.  I would say to people that if you are looking into acupuncture and other treatments I would highly recommend your services.  I have had a fantastic experience during my treatments. 

Nazia

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Womens Health, General WellbeingLily LaiInfertility, Conception, Stress
Posted by Lily Lai.