"Dimple was highly recommended by a friend of mine. I have been suffering from PCOS (Polycystic Ovary Syndrome) for many years with irregular periods, acne and weight gain and I had been trying for a baby without success for many months. My symptoms improved just after a few treatments with Dimple and I felt much happier and stronger mentally. I fell pregnant after only 10 session with Dimple - I was so surprised as the doctors had said I would probably not be able to conceive naturally. I have continued my treatments throughout my pregnancy and I am now 17 weeks pregnant and I feel and have felt fantastic throughout my pregnancy – no morning sickness, my energy levels are high, my skin looks fantastic and I have had no mood swings.

Dimple is very knowledgeable, professional and caring. I truly believe that I would not have become pregnant without her help."
- Andrea Braender

"I first came to see Dimple in May of 2007 when my partner and I had been trying to get pregnant for nearly 18 months. We conceived two children very easily and my third pregnancy ended in a miscarriage in 2005 after conceiving in the first month of trying. It was very stressful and confusing to then find we were having such trouble conceiving again. We were referred to an assisted conception unit and began a round of numerous tests, which did not result in any major factors to contribute to our failure to conceive. As the months went by I became more and more stressed and was often told to ‘relax’ to help conception!

I have had acupuncture at various other times in my life, for example when pregnant with my first two children as I had terrible headaches, and decided to try acupuncture again to try and relax and help prepare my body for the possibility of a pregnancy.

Dimple took a very detailed history of my problems and then proceeded to help me with my stress relief and concentrating on the possibility that I may have endometriosis as I had very heavy periods with many clots. We proceeded with a combined approached of acupuncture, cupping and some Chinese herbs to try and balance my body and relieve stress.

Dimple was and is fantastic! She listened every week to my woes and I always left the session feeling remarkably relaxed and positive. Less than 5 months later I discovered I was 5 week’s pregnant and was delighted! We then moved our sessions over to concentrate on helping my body be best prepared for the baby as the previous miscarriage was in the back of my mind. Again, after each session I left feeling very positive and recharged. I am currently 16 weeks pregnant and still see Dimple to help remain calm and positive and to promote well-being for my baby.

It has been an emotional year for me and I am so grateful for Dimple for her emotional and physical support, she is a truly lovely lady and I always look forward to our sessions, which are now every fortnight. I would recommend her to anyone who is having trouble getting pregnant and I truly believe it is with her help that I am now pregnant and looking forward to the coming months."
- Jane Ferguson

"The very first treatment with Dimple immediately produced a wonderful feeling of contentment. She has a wonderful and sure touch which, combined with her in-depth knowledge of her subject, leaves you in no doubt that you are in very capable hands. I leave each treatment with a feeling of overall wellbeing."
- Anonymous

"Being stuck with needles isn’t my idea of fun so the fact that I keep going back to Dimple is testament to the good she is doing me! What I believe is that the acupuncture strengthens my immune system which gives me a better chance of dealing with and fighting off the many complications that lupus and scleroderma present."
- Rita Sowa

"For years I have been suffering with really painful periods, with bloating, nausea, headaches and severe PMS. The period pain gets so bad that I faint and vomit as the pain increases (usually on day 2 of my cycle). I finally sought help after collapsing at work during a really painful period.

After a chat with my GP I was referred to a gynaecologist who performed a laparoscopy (an operation to look inside you and remove implants and adhesions) in December 2007. I was diagnosed with stage IV endometriosis which was very difficult to comprehend at the time.

After the operation, I thought to myself, ‘well I can just carry on as normal now that I’ve had the operation to remove all of the endometriosis implants and adhesions’. But the pain can back only three months after the operation. I was very upset and felt quite frustrated and lost.

I returned to my gynaecologist in May this year and he said that he recommended hormone treatment (a drug called Zoladex). The hormone treatment aims to shut down ovary function by affecting the pituitary gland, thus inducing a pseudo-menopause. This did not appeal to me one bit so I declined the hormone treatment. The gynaecologist then added me to his surgery waiting list. I agreed to it at the time but changed my mind later as I could not see what would be different this time round.

After another very painful period in June I finally looked to other treatments. I had always felt in the back of mind that acupuncture could help so I decided to visit an acupuncturist.

During my first appointment with Dimple she acknowledged the pain I had been going through and offered a lot of hope. By this stage, I was tired and very sceptical but I gave it a go. Within one month of treatment, my period pain was practically not there! I was gob-smacked! At no point did my GP or gynaecologist suggest acupuncture – instead they recommended painkillers. I had spent the last five years of my life popping codeine painkiller pills every month only to have continued painful periods.

I have been receiving treatment in the form of acupuncture and Chinese herbal pills from Dimple for over four months now and I have not had one single painful period. My cycle is more regular than in previous years (ranging from 28-30 days) and the length of my cycle has reduced from seven to four and a half days."

"I am scheduled to have another laparoscopy next week with a new surgeon who has pioneered an ‘excision’ technique but I am hoping he will find a lot less endometriosis than was found this time last year. My health is much better and PMS is practically gone. It used to last 10 days in before the acupuncture and now I only get really irritable for a few hours before my period arrives. The other benefit of treatment with Dimple is the relaxation element of acupuncture – which was totally unexpected."
- Crona Spicer

"I have suffered from a variety of ailments in particular a bad back for many years. I was exasperated and after trying various treatments and as a last result I decided to undergo a series of acupuncture sessions with Dimple. The efficacy of the treatment is indubitable. Dimple's easy going manner and the ambience of the environs of her consulting room are conducive to your whole wellbeing. I would recommend and have recommended Dimple to all and sundry. Try her you won't be disappointed."
- Raymond Bannerman

"I had been suffering from severe hay fever for over 15 years and didn’t think there was a cure until I met Dimple. I received her professional acupuncture treatments and within 3 sessions, I was relieved from my hay fever. I have never had the need to take tablets ever since. I will be sure to visit acuLiving before the summer arrives!"
- Dennis Nadarajah

"I received acupuncture treatment from Dimple Naik for approximately 4 months. I sought treatment as I had a pregnancy that was not viable and regretfully ended at 17 weeks. I wanted to assist my body's natural healing process and prepare it for a future pregnancy. Additionally, I suffered from periods of insomnia and interrupted sleep for many years which I thought could also benefit from acupuncture.

I am pleased to say that I fell pregnant on the first attempt, and am now 30 weeks pregnant with, by all indications a healthy baby. My sleep patterns also improved significantly, additionally I found I had more energy and a greater sense of well being. I will definitely return to Dimple for some post pregnancy treatment. I would not hesitate to recommend Dimple to anyone considering acupuncture."
- Danielle Kraus

"Dimple has been working in my clinic for the past year. Having worked with her I found her to be a highly skilled and a dedicated practitioner. I referred several clients that have suffered from chronic health problems to Dimple, who have been very satisfied with the treatments. I have also been treated personally by Dimple and can attest that her treatments are both excellent and effective!"
- Stella Kitching

"I have arthritis in my knees and after being on pain killers I thought I would give acupuncture a go as I was told it relieves the pain especially if you have few treatments. I went to Dimple knowing that she had qualified in Traditional Chinese Medicine and felt reassured with her attitude and explanations of the treatment.

I was very nervous the first time round as I did not know what the needles were going to feel like. Dimple took her time in understanding my nerves and did everything at my pace. There was no pain and after the treatment my knee was free of any pressure and pain for at least two weeks. My body lost excess fluid that I suffer from and generally my health was showing a positive sign. I know that through further treatment my pain will decrease and I will be able to walk without feeling like a 90 year old."
- Vibha Ahluwalia

"For over 5 years now I have had a recurrence of cysts in my breasts. I have had 2 operations to remove cysts that have been at the point of being malignant and have been fortunate to avoid the big C so far. However, due to the frequency of the cysts, I suffer from constantly painful breasts. Although draining these gives some relief, the pain never goes away.

I went to Dimple for acupuncture in order to help relieve the pain. I have found that after acupuncture I am free of pain for days. I have had full body acupuncture from Dimple too, and I find that this relaxes me and gives me a total feeling of well being. Dimple has also used the 'cupping' technique (made infamous by Gwyneth Palthrow!) and this has helped to cleanse the system and pinpoint areas of stress. All in all, I would thoroughly recommend Dimple for her caring manner and effective treatment method."
- Anonymous

"I have been seeing Dimple for acupuncture and Chinese Medicine for the last 4 months. I originally went for the treatment of stretch marks which I was left with after steroid treatment as a child. Since seeing Dimple the marks have improved and continue to improve significantly. Dimple also works on improving any other health issues I have. Her friendly, caring and holistic approach to healing is very refreshing!"
- Anonymous