Watford Acupuncture - Andre Motuz (BSc Hons, Lic Ac, MBAA)

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  I'm an Asian woman in early 20s from the UK. Initially went to Andre for accupunture in Feb 2022 for multiple chronic physical health and mental health issues including consistent headaches, tiredness, insomnia, painful menstrual cramps and severe depression, and I personally found that prescription drugs were not helpful after years of use. The initial consultation was very holistic, it was informative and Andre asked a lot of helpful questions to understand me and my issues better, so he could advise the appropriate treatment. As it was my first time doing any accupunture and had limited knowledge, I was nervous. Andre explained everything he was doing (how, and why) every step of the way. The accupunture itself was painless, really easy and also relaxing. Andre has amazing communication and as a young woman he put me at ease and I really trust his knowledge and experience. Even after my first session, I noticed an improvement with my sleep and headaches, which I've struggled with for all my adult years. I felt less tense and more relaxed. Update March 2023: my most recent accupunture session was to target my insomnia. Just by describing my symptoms, Andre figured out from his knowledge of Chinese medicine that it was liver qi stagnation causing my insomnia. He did accupunture and moxibustion (by burning moxa, a herb) to improve my circulation. By the end of the session, I felt cooler, less tender/tense around my liver and more energetic. That night after my session, I was able to sleep straight away and I did not wake up and stay up for hours like I had been for the past week. I'm going back for another session. Although I didnt have any knowledge of accupunture, Chinese medicine and Japanese medicine before going to Andre, I can see and feel the benefits. I'd tell others who are unsure, even if you don't fully understand it, trust the process and trust Andre like I completely do as he has studied and practiced for many years you will see and feel the benefits. I feel like I'm getting my life back.

  28-05-2023
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  Amanda Kufandirori

  I was diagnosed with lupus. I had swelling all over my body, from my hands to my feet, to excruciating joint and muscle pain. The pain was severe to the point where I had to give up my job. My symptoms greatly improved after my first few sessions of acupuncture with Andre. We finished our acupuncture sessions. Andre had advised me to strongly look at my diet and consider changing my dietary choices. I told him he was crazy! After I stopped the acupuncture, Things took a turn for the worse. The swelling came back with a severe force. Every part of my body was swollen or aching. I found myself in hospital with multiple organ failure. My kidneys had failed, my lungs were filled with fluid and blood clots and my heart had a strain. I had a serious lupus flare up on my face. They started me on all sorts of treatments which on the outside seemed to help but after research, I found that they are actually damaging my body meaning that they create more harm and I need to have more drugs to deal with a drug induced symptom. Exactly how the lupus started. It was drug induced lupus that led to multiple strokes and encephalitis. And after that had to start taking more meds. And then more meds to counteract the side effects. It was HELL! I ran back to Andre. We didn’t go the acupuncture route. Instead he advised me on diet and lifestyle changes as lupus is heavily affected by diet and lifestyle choices. I had been in pain for a very long time, in hospital every month with some stints lasting 2 months at a time. So I knew it was time to make the right sacrifices. The dietary changes have made significant changes in my health and well-being. After one week of giving up a lot of the foods I was advised to stop, I felt lighter, my system didn’t feel clogged up after a meal and certainly no flare ups. It’s now been a month since I’ve made the changes and i feel absolutely fantastic. The best I’ve felt in 4 years!!!!! Andre’s knowledge on diet and acupuncture is extensive. He will also direct you to people he works with to help with specific issues. I haven’t finished my consultations with Andre as I’m still learning a lot but the short space of time we’ve worked together this time round has really made great changes to my life.

  23-05-2023
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  Fuaad Latif

  Andre is very caring and considerate in his consultations and when giving treatments. I am grateful for his warm and holistic approach during our sessions. There is definite improvement and positive change in my mobility since I have been coming to Watford Acupuncture.

  30-03-2023
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  Vish Khatri

  I had received treatment from Andre for a back injury I sustained while playing cricket, he exceeded my expectations. He effectively treated my injury through cupping and acupuncture, but he also provided valuable advice on my diet that was causing heat (Moxa) in my body and resulting in skin rashes. Andre's knowledge in acupuncture and dietary therapy were evident, and his treatment was tailored to my specific needs. He is always willing to answer any questions I had, making me feel comfortable throughout the entire process. After a few sessions, I noticed significant improvement in my back injury, and my heat (Moxa) issues were resolved. I am truly grateful to Andre and would highly recommend him to anyone seeking treatment for injuries or health issues. His personalized approach, combined with his extensive knowledge and expertise, make him an exceptional practitioner.

  30-03-2023
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  Rose Tralee

  Had my first appointment today and I was made to feel very warm and welcome. I felt very safe and calm within Andre's presence which felt vital to me. He helped me work through my bodily issues such as initially coming in with the nerves around my eye stuck, but through the Japanese techniques of acupuncture, he was able to help move that stressful energy through and out of my body as well as offering me knowledge regarding other stress related body issues. I will be coming again for sure. Thanks again. UPDATE --- I originally came to get treatment for my newly diagnosed Bell's Palsy. I'd like to say that this illness usually has a 3-6 month recovery time, my facial nerves were affected quite badly to the point of paralysis. With Andre's help within 3 sessions my face has pretty much returned to normal. I posted my original review 1 month ago. I was already noticing physical appearance differences within the second session around my cheek and mouth area. His work is very specific and tailored to what needs to be healed, this is one of my main reasons for returning, your body and mind may express during the sessions and it listened to and worked with. Every session I have attended has been profound, during the session AND afterwards. Not only has he really helped with my Bells Palsy heal, starting with working indirectly for the eye, gradually to my cheeks and head I have found my overall well-being has been improved. I look forward to returning and engaging in more work! Thank you EVER so much. ----------------------- UPDATE It has been a pleasure to come back for another session of healing. One thing I have truly discovered is Andre's methods of healing can truly aid different parts of the body and mind together. I have found my energy is less stuck within parts of my body now, there is more flow even blood wise through my body. Before I started treatment for my bells palsy, which is connected to my nervous system, which can be activated QUICKLY when I become overwhelmed and stressed - I would feel more inflammation and fullness within my head,neck,face,shoulders,back and legs, it is easing now, it is flowing now. This has been possible through a combination of techniques that Andre has used to work with me, through acupuncture, cupping on my shoulders/back and gua sha. These methods together with Andre's presence/energy has really aided me mentally and physically, as of this week I have way less stiffness and stagnation within my body, I can move with less tight feeling, my face is healing quickly and nicely too. Very grateful. Will be back!

  30-03-2023
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  Daniel Repullo Garcia

  Andre is very professional and has helped me inmensely with sleeping/relaxation issues in only a few weeks. He is very knowledgeable about the body and gave me some recommendations to do at home that were very helpful. The clinic is very clean and pleasant, he is a master of what he does and he constantly checks for comfort. I will keep visiting for sure as soon as I get back to my routine in Uk.

  28-02-2023
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  Мария Русских

  (Translated by Google) I had two great sessions. Initially, I did not want to live, I felt very bad and I met wonderful people on my way. There was a feeling that I was completely confused and they showed me that I needed to move on. And how to interact with yourself. Andre looked at my astrological natal chart and gave recommendations. The first session helped me feel and accept myself. I, with the help of the wonderful guide Andre, cleansed myself with certain words and actions with my hands. I felt better right away, but by the evening the aggravation came and it got worse. Then Andre said that I can ask for help, because I need it. We have scheduled another session. On the way to it, I already seemed to be doing some inner work. I had already stepped out of my comfort zone to come to this session and was feeling better along the way. And I did not expect at all that it would become so magical for me. André gave me a special individual technique, which he led me into and accompanied me all the time. I spoke the words that needed to be said at certain moments. It was as if I was clearing my space again and transforming it. Again and again I tapped or stroked myself during practice. At the end, I felt flooded with light. I felt like yogurt with milk. There was a feeling of tenderness, love, care and light. And also the feeling that I'm a balloon that needs to throw off extra bags in order to gain altitude. I clearly remember that I wanted to give and share. And I realized that it was important for me to do this. Leave nothing for yourself. Share, share, share. So, with a feeling of lightness, the three of us arrived at sunset to the sea, where I, Andre and my wife were - I felt them as important people in my life, they were like parents to me at that time and very close people, and there was a feeling of healing and unity with myself, with people and nature, there was a feeling that I was born again and this is wonderful, because this is the right basis for my life. I sincerely and from the bottom of my heart thank Andre for his careful attitude towards me and for becoming a guide to himself and the necessary support. (Original) Я проходила две прекрасных сессии. Изначально не хотела жить, мне было очень плохо и я встретила чудесных людей на своем пути. Было ощущение, что совсем запуталась и мне показали, что нужно двигаться дальше. И как необходимо взаимодействовать с собой. Андре посмотрел мою астрологтческую натал ную карту и дал рекомендации. Первая сессия помогла мне почувствовать и принять себя. Я с помощью чудесного проводника Андре очищала себя с помощью определенных слов и действий руками. Мне стало легче сразу, но к вечеру пришло обострение и стало хуже. Тогда Андре сказал, что я могу обратиться за помощью, потому что она мне нужна. Мы назначили ещё одну сессию. По дороге на неё у меня уже, будто, происходила внутренняя работа. Я уже вышла из зоны комфорта, чтобы приехать на эту сессию и по пути мне становилось легче. И я совершенно не ожидала, что она станет для меня такой волшебной. Андре дал мне особенную индивидуальную технику, в которую провел меня и сопровождал все время. Я говорила слова, которые необходимо было сказать в определенные моменты. Я будто очищала вновь свое пространство и трансформировала его. Вновь и вновь я делала простукивание или поглаживание себя во время практики. В конце я почувствовала себя, залитую светом. Я ощутила себя будто бы йогуртом с молоком. Было ощущение нежности, любви, заботы и света. И ещё чувство, будто я воздушный шар, которому необходимо скинуть лишние мешки, чтобы набрать высоту. Ясно помню, что мне хотелось отдавать и делиться. И я понимала, что мне это и важно делать. Ничего не оставлять в себе. Делиться, делиться, делиться. Так, с чувством лёгкости, мы приехали втроём на закат к морю, где были Я, Андре с женой - я ощущала их как важных людей в своей жизни, они как родители мне были на тот момент и очень близкие люди, и было чувство исцеления и единения с собой, с людьми и природой, было чувство, что я родилась вновь и это прекрасно, потому что это правильная основа моей жизни. Я искренне и от души благодарю Андре за бережное отношение ко мне и за то, что стал проводником к себе самой и необходимой поддержкой.

  30-01-2023
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  Elise Kinnon

  After much researching and reading of reviews, I finally found Andre. I can say without a shadow of a doubt that he has inherently helped to change my life. I initially went to Andre for my insistent pain from Osteoarthritis of the Sacroiliac joint. We had many sessions of Acupuncture that not only relieved the chronic pain, though we also addressed gut issues that all tied into the pain and opened up blood flow and blockages. Some of the techniques that were used included- Japanese Acupuncture, Kiiko Matsumoto Acupuncture, Moxibustion (Moxa), Moxa on Salt, Cupping and Sliding cups (Which is so incredible.) Through our work and conversation, I felt comfortable enough to open up and share certain things (that I never thought I would) regarding past Trauma. Andre is the type of healer and person with whom you can release your facades. We discussed moving forward with Trauma work. At first I was very apprehensive and nervous to do a deep dive, though I felt so comfortable and safe that I set up some sessions. I never felt pressured. I felt cared for and listened to for the first time in a very long time. We worked with EDMR (Emotional Freedom Techniques), Tapping and Affirmations, Ancestral Family Constellations and Somatic experiencing. Andre used all of these modalities and created his own system, combining the aforementioned techniques. All of them work on a different level but during Trauma work he accessed different parts with these techniques in order to release them. We did work that most people wouldn't do in 50 years. I would leave our sessions feeling like I was walking on air and felt more relaxed than I've felt in years (I explained it to Andre as feeling like a wet noodle :) If you do one kind thing for yourself, for your lifetime, it would be seeing Andre. I cannot recommend him or his work highly enough.

  30-11-2022
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  Christine Thomas

  Andre is extremely personable and knowledgeable and I would not hesitate to recommend him. I have nerve damage in my feet and fingers due to recent chemotherapy and sought out Andre for his acupuncture skills. During our initial consultation, Andre was able to talk to me about my body and mind, and how they are so intertwined. He recommended studies and research papers linked to my cancer, all of which have helped develop in me, a really positive mindset. We discussed diet too and now alongside acupuncture, I am exploring other possibilities to heal my body alongside conventional treatment. The whole experience with Andre has been incredibly uplifting mainly because he is so willing to spend time ensuring that your treatment from him is as helpful as possible.

  30-11-2022
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  Emma Crozier

  I had Covid in November 2021 and have struggled with long covid for a while and nothing was helping when I went to see Andre. He listened to me and took great attention to my problems. We then worked through the treatment which was required for me. Even after the first treatment, I felt a very big change in my body for the better. It was such a relief as I was really struggling. I booked 5 sessions which means you get 1 free and it was very useful and I got better with every session. In the process, we also did EMDR and EFT therapy, since I suffered really badly from trauma as a child. I had 5 years of other therapies. But this system has been the best approach for me. I can’t express enough how Andre has helped me and changed my life for the better. I also  started to have more energy, went out more and met people. I use to cough blood every few weeks and since the treatments with Andre – it hasn’t happened. Recently I saw him because contracted covid again. I was going out of my mind with feeling really ill. Brain fog, fatigue, a feeling of no purpose, headaches, joint pain, pins and needles. I had to wait for the treatment since he was on holiday, but after just one treatment he addressed all my symptoms and knew even how to resolve chest pain by sticking a needle into my forearm – I have no idea how he does it but its amazing. I walked out after treatment feeling absolutely amazing. I stopped using my steroid inhaler after seeing me because I just don’t need it. He used cupping, acupuncture, shiatsu massage and moxa. I will now use Andre for treatment on a regular basis. One more thing I want to say is that Andre is the first man I trust to be alone in the room with and this is the first time in my life I trust a therapist. If you have any problems with Covid, long covid, trauma, menopause, joint pain, fibromyalgia the list goes on. You really won't be disappointed.

  30-11-2022