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In 2004, my general practitioner diagnosed me with hay fever. I was prescribed medication that made me drowsy and tired, so I started looking for an alternative treatment. Eventually, I was referred to a naturopath who was able to help me. However, the process took a long time, and I became frustrated. I wanted to try something different, especially after hearing positive stories about acupuncture from people around me. I browsed various clinic websites online, found Kirsten's website, and gave her a call. She sounded very calm, explained things well, and took her time. I was able to see her the next day. The day after that, everything shut down due to the pandemic, so that was great.

Fatigued
My symptoms were severe. I had a lot of itching in the corners of my eyes, nose, and even in my throat. Due to constant nasal congestion, difficulty breathing, and phlegm in my lungs, I slept poorly and became increasingly tired. Normally, I was the type to push through, but I couldn't anymore. I was exhausted.

Fewer treatments needed
Hay fever usually requires about four treatments, but I needed eight. Following Kirsten's advice, I started seeing her the following year before my symptoms worsened, resulting in fewer treatments needed. Now, I have my first appointment in early January and sometimes a second one. Then, I don't go again until March/April, before the hay fever season starts. In summer and autumn, I have a tentative appointment, but it's usually not necessary. I can cancel a week in advance if I have no symptoms. Hardly anyone has seen me suffer from real hay fever symptoms this year.

A change in my life
What's great is that Kirsten takes a holistic approach, addressing current issues during a treatment. Through conversation, we discovered that I also had a contact allergy to apples and potatoes. She also looks into other factors. For example, she asked if I had screen doors and mentioned special pollen screens that can help prevent worsening symptoms. I feel that acupuncture also helped with my depression, which emerged during the hay fever season. I'm extremely happy with Kirsten; it's also just very enjoyable.

Acupuncture has brought a change in my life. I feel happier, have more energy, and sleep better. This allows me to be more active and maintain my social connections. During that depressive period, I needed all my energy to work through sheer willpower and then completely crashed at home. That's in the past, so my quality of life has greatly improved. It's a shame that acupuncture isn't covered by basic insurance. I benefit much more from acupuncture than from taking medication, which also makes me drowsy and tired.

You don't have to believe in it, just experience it. Without prejudice. It's important to have a connection with the acupuncturist; otherwise, I don't think you can be open enough to it.

Acupuncturist: Kirsten ter Horst

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