Testimonials

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"Being told that the reason my wife and I would need to use IVF was down to me was a real slap in the face; the abrupt manner in which we were informed also didn't help. Two months and a lot of denial later I was given hope by Ross and his ability to inspire confidence. After three months of treatment all my readings were much improved, so much so that the first IVF attempt worked and my wife is now five months pregnant. I still regularly have treatments and am consistently amazed at what acupuncture can do.".

D Gavin, London

"When I first arrived at Ross' door I was a wreck. My immune system was depleted, my spirit exhausted, and I was prone to catching every virus I came in contact with. Over the past 8 months Ross has brought my body and spirit back to a sense of balance and strength. He is by far the best acupuncturist I have ever been to. His knowledge, good nature, compassion and great sense of humour have been invaluable along this road of recovery. I would highly recommend him to anyone struggling with any health issues.".

A Walker, London

"For 3 years I suffered the injustice of infertility with little support and information despite the best possible efforts of the NHS. Through regular acupuncture treatment for both my physical and emotional wellbeing, I have managed to positively face treatment including 2 gruelling rounds of IVF the latter of which resulted in a much longed for pregnancy. I simply couldn't have endured the past 6 months without the support and medical assistance of Ross and the team at Balance Acupuncture".

Laura Wood, London

"Ross is a bit like Neurofen - but for everything: head, heart, body, the lot. Since seeing him, I am infinitely more chilled out, less neurotic, less anxious, more cheerful, less fatigued and less grumpy. I get fewer headaches and much less back ache, I am less reliant on coffee and booze (although I've noticed, when I do drink, that my hangovers are less painful) and feel generally more optimistic. He's fixed things about me that I didn't even realise needed fixing - and it's ever so much nicer this way. People keep asking whether or not I'm getting Botox, because my skin's so improved. I am a total cynic about alternative therapies; basically, I think it's all nonsense, apart from Ross.".

Polly Vernon, Observer Women's Magazine

"On returning from a year of world travel and settling into a permanent job in the city i felt increasingly lethargic and apathetic. I got used to feeling tired and unwell and felt frustrated with myself. My acupuncture treatment looked at every aspect of my life and helped me to understand myself and how my body works and why it felt the way it did. The treatment and advice i received has made me feel physically healthy again and given me back my energy and buzz. But it has also made me feel stronger and more content within myself. I had heard very little about acupuncture before my treatment with Ross which amazes me considering how effective and diverse a medicine it is. Now I have experienced the benefits first hand I have become a true advocate of 5 element acupuncture, all my friends have noticed the change in me and I'm trying to send everyone I know to have treatment with Ross".

Natasha Lilley, London

"I had heard so many conflicting stories about this alternative medicine that, at first, I was very sceptical about it. But, boy, am I glad I took this path...

Ross has transformed my life. For instance, my partner can now sleep at night without the deafening drone of my snoring. Forget doctors who rush you off to the local chemist with a prescription - this form of medicine is natural and gives a great sense of wellbeing and contentment."

Lee Pears, London

"My acupuncture sessions with Ross Barr generated both immediate and sustained results - to both physical and emotional conditions. I am grateful for the immense positive change that has come as a result of ongoing treatment. The environment is therapeutic and personalised and the impact undeniable. I will continue to recommend him to anyone seeking improvement.".

Anne-Alexis Moody, London

"Losing my father is by far the worst and biggest emotional trauma I have ever had the misfortune of experiencing. I didn't know how to feel or how to deal with my emotions, I chose to hide behind the comfort of throwing myself into work. I soon began to unravel until a friend suggested acupuncture.

Ross has treated me as an individual person, not as a group of symptoms. He has used a combination of treatments to finely restore my emotional balance and make my soul shine a little brighter. I am developing the courage to cry when I need to, and the strength to keep on fighting through day to day life when the sadness arrives. I'll never be the same girl again, but acupuncture is helping me to be the very best version of me.

I can't recommend Ross/Balance Acupuncture highly enough. Just take an hour out of your day and the benefits will last a whole lot longer.".

Annie M Kearney, London

"Ross's comprehensive and professional approach to designing a personalized treatment regime has proved to be incredibly effective, turning a one - time skeptic into a true acupuncture convert".

John Thompson, Thame

"After a decade of excruciatingly painful periods, I discovered I had stage IV endometriosis. Two operations followed, and a new nutritional plan – both of which left me feeling dizzy and more than a little defeated. A friend who was seeing Ross for fertility treatment and general wellbeing recommended that I visit him. Ross was absolutely amazing, not only providing incredibly effective acupuncture, but explaining it in a way which made me understand how and why my body was responding the way it did. I feel calmer, but with more energy after every visit. In fact, more often than not I feel worryingly invincible – more like my old self before I got sick. I also haven’t suffered from any awful pains since visiting Ross. I couldn’t recommend him highly enough.".

Miki Watson, London

"I had been suffering from Endometriosis for the past 4 years. After several visits to the doctor and very little help later, I took a friends advice and began acupuncture treatment with Ross. With little knowledge about it, I was surprised and sincerely amazed at how much Chinese medicine understood my complaint. The changes I saw were outstanding, not just for my endometriosis symptoms but also for my general feeling of well being.

Unfortunately for the people around me, it has meant I now have a slight obsession with acupuncture…but from experiencing something that I consider life changing, why the hell not?".

Lindsay Tegan, London

"My treatment plan is working great, I have lots of energy and have well and truly survived all of these winter bugs, coughs and colds and office stress and feeling 100% for the new year!".

Rebecca Constable, Thame