“I am no longer taking anti-inflammatory drugs or painkillers” Avon Hansen Beadle

I was at my wit’s end with very severe arthritis in both hands, which was a side effect of a drug prescribed after my breast cancer surgery. Prior to that, quite some time ago, I had developed a large seroma under my arm as a result of having lymph nodes removed, and my body was not draining all the fluid properly. Dr. Vitalis was able to address the seroma, so when my hands started bothering me, I naturally went back to him.

I saw my GP who prescribed anti-inflammatory drugs that helped, but I knew I couldn’t stay on them forever. I needed to be more proactive about my treatment.

I decided to see Dr. Vitalis again because I had had success with acupuncture years ago. I was frustrated and exhausted from the pain and lack of sleep, so I Googled him and made an appointment. Dr. Vitalis was quietly professional and caring, which was exactly what I needed.

Initially, I noticed a gentle improvement in my flexibility, but after a few days, I could sense my hands and mood improving as well. The dexterity in my fingers has returned, and I am no longer taking anti-inflammatory drugs or painkillers.

I would recommend Dr. Vitalis to all of my friends as his treatment has been very effective for me.

Avon Hansen Beadle, teacher
“I would recommend anyone who has a medical mystery to see Dr Vitalis as soon as possible” Louise Jordaan

I would like to express my utmost gratitude – You have helped me more than words can explain.

For approximately 2 years i’d been battling with swollen feet, I would wake up first thing in the morning and my legs would be swollen, my upper legs, knees and ankles were all the same size.

Despite seeing several doctors and specialist with numerous test (including but not limited to: thyroid, diabetes, suspected kidney failure, suspected heart condition) with lots of time and money spent on medication, only to be told there was no medical explanation for the swelling, the only solution offered was to keep my feet elevated all the time.

Honesty, as a busy career women in my mid thirties I couldn’t sit around all day with my feet up – life was happening around me and I couldn’t be a part of it – it was very frustrating.

The impact was not only physical, emotionally and psychologically it was also taking a toll on me, it was impacting on my work and my relationships and I was at my wits end.

I couldn’t put shoes on, I couldn’t do the simple things. Standing was painful and seemed to increase the swelling, but then again so did sitting down and lying down.

After exhausting all my medical options, I turned to acupuncture as a last resort, now in retrospect it should have been my first option.

Immediately after the first treatment I could feel the relief and 8 weeks later, I had my ordinary unswollen feet and legs back. I’d almost forgotten what they felt and looked like.

Acupuncture has been an amazing healing experience for which I will always be grateful – recently it was my 1 year anniversary of being ” swelling-free”!

I would recommend anyone who has a “medical mystery” situation to see Dr.Vitalis as soon as possible – I know, I can’t explain what was happening to me, but I can confidently say that Dr. Vitalis sorted it out.

Thank you so much for helping me.

Louise Jordaan, 38, Stakeholder Liaison Manager: Civil Construction

Michelle tells her lower back pain acupuncture success story
“I visited every practitioner I could think of to fix the problem or even just ease the pain” Michelle

My lower back pain started after I crouched down to get something out of the car while holding my baby on my hip. I really noticed the injury when I returned to work after maternity leave and was sitting at my desk and on the bus for long periods of time. The longer I sat, the more it hurt.

Over the subsequent months, I visited every practitioner, I could think of to fix the problem or even just ease the pain. This included three different osteopaths, a physiotherapist, a chiropractor and a different acupuncturist. I even had an x-ray to check there was no serious underlying issue. After seven months I had only experienced temporary relief (as in one day) but nothing permanent. Read more