In January 2008, I had torn my Achilles tendon while playing indoor soccer. On top of being a painful injury, it is also a long process to heal. Being a fibrous tendon with limited blood flow to begin with, it had a lot of scar tissue from the trauma of surgery. I had done the physiotherapy required when I was able to. It was nearly 4 months before I could walk properly. I noticed that no matter what I tried, there was a stiffness that remained.

I had never tried acupuncture before, but was eager to play soccer again and was willing to try anything. My goal was to play in a soccer tournament for the May long weekend. Dr. Carr advised that we had plenty of time to get there. After one treatment, the stiffness was gone! I had renewed flexibility as I walked out of her office. I booked several sessions after that initial one and began running and swimming after virtually no exercise for a year. My confidence came back as I took up soccer again. Further treatments worked on blood flow as well as other past injuries I had sustained (a knee in particular).

Dr. Carr showed tremendous care in my healing process. She would always explain the process she was attempting and how it would work. Explanations were futile, however, as I would be so relaxed as she began treatment that I would literally fall asleep as she placed the needles in my legs. It became my weekly power nap. I would leave with a strange sensation…a natural high, to say the least.

As May approached I was prepared to play in the tournament over the long weekend. It was a success, we met my goal and I am happy to say that I am able to be playing again when I thought the injury I had sustained would keep me from playing altogether.

I recommend acupuncture to anyone who has never tried it, in particular Dr. Carr who has a professional demeanour, as well as a natural healer’s touch. She always greets with a smile and immediately makes you feel welcome to her office. I look forward to my future treatments.

Thank you Melissa!