Acupuncture & Chinese Herbal Medicine

Ana Maria Lavin-Parot is a fantastic Acupuncturist in St.John's Wood.
She can help with anything from eczema to a bad
hangover to fertility problems.
Francesca Amfitheatrof, Designer
She can help with anything from eczema to a bad
hangover to fertility problems.
Francesca Amfitheatrof, Designer
I was fortunate enough to be recommended to Ana Maria some 12 years ago and
since then I have been for acupuncture treatments regularly in St.John's Wood, Central London.
Ana Maria has excellent intuition, knowledge and skill and has pinpointed
issues within me that would have taken so long to have worked out for myself
or by using the traditional medical route. Initially I went for specific
issues but as the years have gone on I like to think I approach Chinese Medicine as a prevention rather than a cure, although if I've not seen Ana Maria for a few weeks,it's uncanny how my body gives me signs to go pay her a visit!
Ruth Katz, Management Consultant
since then I have been for acupuncture treatments regularly in St.John's Wood, Central London.
Ana Maria has excellent intuition, knowledge and skill and has pinpointed
issues within me that would have taken so long to have worked out for myself
or by using the traditional medical route. Initially I went for specific
issues but as the years have gone on I like to think I approach Chinese Medicine as a prevention rather than a cure, although if I've not seen Ana Maria for a few weeks,it's uncanny how my body gives me signs to go pay her a visit!
Ruth Katz, Management Consultant
I came to see Ana Maria by recommendation from a friend who had mentioned that 'Ana Maria had many years of experience with respect to fertility and was the best acupuncturist to see in Central London.'
I previously encountered a miscarriage and four years later I still had not fallen pregnant. I saw Ana Maria in Sept 2000 and within a few sessions I did my first pregnancy test on the 20th Jan 2001 which was positive! All the acupuncture sessions with her were very calming; restoring my energies and hopes. I had a little baby boy on the 5th Sept 2001 called Ben. He came out of the womb very calm and I'm sure that Acupuncture was a contributory factor.
He is a very loving and caring child and is now 5 years old. Even my husband who was very sceptical of the acupuncture at first, (being a doctor and wanting to take a more conventional medical route to resolve our infertility) was delighted that we were fast-tracked via acupuncture & herbal medicine to making our family complete. Ana Maria has incredible aura about her and, most importantly, she gets good results!
Kash
I previously encountered a miscarriage and four years later I still had not fallen pregnant. I saw Ana Maria in Sept 2000 and within a few sessions I did my first pregnancy test on the 20th Jan 2001 which was positive! All the acupuncture sessions with her were very calming; restoring my energies and hopes. I had a little baby boy on the 5th Sept 2001 called Ben. He came out of the womb very calm and I'm sure that Acupuncture was a contributory factor.
He is a very loving and caring child and is now 5 years old. Even my husband who was very sceptical of the acupuncture at first, (being a doctor and wanting to take a more conventional medical route to resolve our infertility) was delighted that we were fast-tracked via acupuncture & herbal medicine to making our family complete. Ana Maria has incredible aura about her and, most importantly, she gets good results!
Kash
After being diagnosed with cancer I saw a lot of people making extraordinary claims that they could heal or help me.
I soon, by process of elimination , determined what actually worked to make me emotionally able to cope as well as physically strong to endure.
I would arrive to see Ana Maria the day after a chemo session depleted and weak .
I would leave feeling better able to tackle the disease with strength of head heart and soul.
Sam Taylor-Wood, artist
I soon, by process of elimination , determined what actually worked to make me emotionally able to cope as well as physically strong to endure.
I would arrive to see Ana Maria the day after a chemo session depleted and weak .
I would leave feeling better able to tackle the disease with strength of head heart and soul.
Sam Taylor-Wood, artist
I was referred to Ana Maria five years ago after fairly rigorous treatment for breast cancer. When I discovered that she did acupuncture I thought 'Oh no, not more needles'. How my sentiments have changed.
I can hardly believe that now when I am feeling under the weather my first thoughts turn to Ana Maria and those needles I used to hate so much and now come to love for their healing powers. All those ailments such as aching back, blocked sinuses, excema and a host of others that I would have turned to my GP to sort out I take to Ana Maria to cure with her massage, acupuncture and herbs. Sometimes I just make an appointment because my body tells me it is time for a session with Ana Maria.
Ana Maria is a charming, healing, special lady who it is always a pleasure to see.
Caroline Macdonald
"After three unexplained miscarriages, I was feeling rather despomdent about having a second child. A friend recommended Ana Maria and, while I had no particular feelings for or against TCM or acupuncture, I thought -'why not?'
My first treatment encouraged me as Ana Maria was very warm as well as professional. After six months, I was pregnant again, but this time I ended up with another beautiful son. I will never know if he was a 'direct result' of the treatment, but I would certainly go again for other health issues."
Kate Cutts
My first treatment encouraged me as Ana Maria was very warm as well as professional. After six months, I was pregnant again, but this time I ended up with another beautiful son. I will never know if he was a 'direct result' of the treatment, but I would certainly go again for other health issues."
Kate Cutts
As a practitioner, I could not recommend anyone more highly for her skill, wisdom, patience, strength and gentleness. Words cannot express the depth and understanding she has of each patient. Her approach to healing is a unique combination of her life experience and devotion.
Manxing, Acupuncturist
Manxing, Acupuncturist
"Ana Maria treated me with and chinese medicine after my chemotherapy treatments. Her skilful and intuitive approach was instrumental in my detox and the recovery of my energy and stamina. She treated me as a whole woman, which was refreshing, and my sessions with her always felt like a safe and healing place to let go of my worries."
Amanda Seyderhelm
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