Rose - Client

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‘In 2021 I fell off my horse. I had always suffered from migraines, and they only got worse afterwards. Scans showed nothing, but it was a significant hindrance. I experienced visual migraines, where the right part of my vision disappeared during an attack. I also had a kind of aphasia; you know roughly what you want to say, but you can't find the words to express it. It's very scary. After a severe attack, I would sometimes be completely out of commission for two or three days, just sleeping, with my energy level at -20, unable to do anything. 

Freedom and Peace
The stable owner once told me, ‘you should see Nicole,’ and being obedient, I went. After a few visits to Nicole, my migraines were almost gone, and my energy improved significantly. You get used to having migraines, always being tired, and missing parts of your vision. When those are no longer there, a whole new world opens up. It's very special. This brought me a lot of freedom and peace.

And then I got breast cancer.

Support
I had a maintenance appointment to keep my whole body fit, and when she asked how I was doing, I said, ‘aside from the breast cancer, I'm okay.’ Nicole then offered to support me in alleviating the side effects of chemotherapy and surgeries, if I wanted. And I also feel - emotionally - that it worked, that I was able to endure those 16 rounds of chemo. That my levels stayed good so I could go for the next treatment.

Taking Control
The intake interview with Nicole was already a special experience. She asked about all kinds of details, like how my bowel movements were. She felt my pulse and checked my tongue, because everything is connected. Nicole is very calm, tunes in very well to the process I'm in. She gave me lifestyle advice based on Chinese medicine, and at first, I thought, ‘no way.’ But because of her open and inviting attitude, I became curious and decided to give it a try. I have control, it's up to me whether or not to do something about it. For example, I started doing Yin yoga because of her.

The treatment itself is very relaxing. You lie on a bed, with warm lamps on you, background music playing. Then Nicole's thinking head comes on, as she puts it. She starts figuring out where to place the needles, counting out loud. Sometimes you can feel where a needle is working. For instance, she might prick somewhere on my left side, and I feel warmth on my right side.

The Needle Sister
For my energy balance, I still go to Nicole, a.k.a. the needle sister, as she's called in our house, about once a month. What I find unfortunate is that acupuncture isn't covered by health insurance. While sometimes the strangest treatments are covered. It doesn't stop me because I feel it helps. But that makes it inaccessible to everyone.

Acupuncture means freedom to me, which is one of my core values. I have literally and figuratively regained my energy. To anyone struggling with symptoms, I can only say: be open and let yourself be surprised. I've experienced that it helps, and I wish the same for others.’

Acupuncturist: Nicole Veenman

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