Patient Testimonials
Thank you for the opportunity to openly express my gratitude and appreciation for the ancient practice of Acupuncture, and Traditional Chinese Medicine.
Above my acknowledgement, I, “Give-Thanks”, to Annie Sturman, Acupuncturist, for being in my life, for giving me relief from debilitating, chronic pain.  The severity of  my pain, made harsh demands on my body, which led to years of depression and isolation, with no end in sight.  This is not up for debate; until you have lived in my skin, and stood in my shoes.  No light in sight.
When I walked into Annie Sturman’s office as a new patient, it was an emergency basis, appointment.  I was unable to to complete my initial consultation, because of the severe pain in my neck, face, and head, as much of a fog as I was in, it was clear to Annie, I needed help; and that she did.
Acupuncture, offered a chance for health for my body, mind and spirit…In one word, “HOPE”, not, Less.
Like an onion, layer by layer.  It was not a walk in the park, but, I was open to Annie’s intuitive nature, and our patient/practitioner relationship deepened as our trust grew for each other.  My feedback, regarding her treatment and my symptoms, were always welcomed.
Moderate pain, is reasonable, compared to severe pain,  inner strength slowly developing, able to think, not being in a constant fog.  Did this happen over-night??  No, but, it works, yes it does.
I’d like to add another component, Annie Sturman taught me how to breathe for life, not an office visit.  Most of us take breathing for granted—-breathe in/breathe out….not me, anymore; air is free…..I concentrate on my breathing, and I breathe for Qi!!!!!
I am a very grateful patient,
Jean S. R.

A LETTER OF APPRECIATION RECOGNIZING ANNIE STURMAN

I am thankful for every breath I take, for every movement my body responses too, for the time I spend with my family and for every person I have a chance to meet. I would like everyone to know how much I appreciate Annie Sturman, acupuncturist physician. She is a wonderful, caring, and spiritual acupuncturist that gets you back on your feet and out of pain.

Let me share my story: I was hit by a semi-truck who took a red light going 60mph. I was the 3rd car going thru the intersection, I was going 15mph.  Luckily, for the other two cars they were not hit or injured.  I was air-lifted to Memorial Hospital, where it was determined that I had 23 broken bones.  The following bones were the ones I broke all my ribs on left side, 3 ribs on right, scapula, sternum, clavicle, right shoulder, right arm, right wrist & Pelvis. I was placed on a ventilator because my left lung collapsed and the other lung was not doing well. I was in hospital for 22 days.(the doctors had estimated 2 months) I came home with all the hospital equipment and my mom to care for me.

Four months after my accident, I started to request to be taken off all of my medications. I was on many medications that were highly addicting and was having 7 out of 9 side effects from one of my medications; at that time the doctors agreed that my body needed a high dosage (just more to get addicted too). None of the doctors wanted me to get off my medications because my pain level would be too much for me to handle. Since, I was going to physical therapy 15 hours a week. Finally, after another month of ups and downs from my medications one of my doctors agreed to help me detox from all of the medications. Within 2 weeks of going through the detox I realized the doctors had a point, I couldn’t tolerate the pain. I was slacking with my physical therapy and was taking too many over the medications with no relief in sight. But, I did not want to go back to the heavy dosage of medications. I wanted to get back on my feet and feel good about life again.  So I decided to tag along with a friend whom had been seeing an acupuncture physician, Annie Sturman. I had a consultation with Annie and have been seeing her ever since. She has truly helped me through one of my hardest times in my life. The pain became tolerable immediately and 2 weeks after I started treatment the pain started to dissipate. Annie has helped me in many ways; I was able to return to work within 8 months of my accident. Most of my previous doctors had told me it would take at least 2 years before I could return to work and that I would be on medications for a very long time. I know that I am living a healthy and normal life today because of the faith I have in God, the help of my family, friends and the special care of Acupuncturist Physician Annie Sturman.

With Appreciation,

Iraida R

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Annie Sturman A.P.
 Annie Sturman, A.P.
3854 Sheridan Street Suite A
Hollywood, FL 33021
Office: 954-326-0603