Fransisca Ekkel | ACU PijnSpecialist
2025-03-28T11:36:23.956Z
Earlier this year, I started experiencing a range of symptoms—persistent headaches, extreme exhaustion, insomnia, numbness in my arms and legs, and even an episode where the right side of my face slightly drooped and my lips went numb. I could barely walk into the practice the first time, afraid my legs might collapse beneath me. My entire body was under intense stress.In parallel, I was undergoing countless medical tests, seeing neurologists, getting blood tests and MRI scans. At first, the doctors suspected peripheral neuropathy or carpal tunnel syndrome. Eventually, a second neurologist concluded that I might be suffering from Functional Neurological Disorder (FND)—a condition caused by changes in how brain networks work, rather than visible structural damage. FND symptoms can range from movement and cognitive problems to chronic pain and extreme fatigue—all of which I was facing, along with severe ankle pain and difficulty walking.I decided to try acupuncture at Heng Ren Tang, and I’m incredibly grateful I did. From the very first appointment, Fransisca welcomed me with warmth and genuine care. She listened carefully to every symptom and made a step-by-step treatment plan.To my surprise, after the first few sessions, my stress levels dropped significantly, the headaches disappeared, and I was finally able to sleep through the night. Soon after, the numbness in my limbs vanished too. With every session, Fransisca checked in on my symptoms, carefully monitoring any changes and making adjustments to the treatment.She is not only extremely professional but also compassionate and attentive. I also want to mention—I used to be afraid of needles, but I was so desperate to feel better that I gave it a try. I was surprised to find that the treatment was not painful at all. In fact, after each session, I would go into a deep state of relaxation, and the effect lasted for days.I genuinely look forward to each appointment. I highly recommend Heng Ren Tang Acupunctuur to anyone struggling with somatic issues related to stress, FND, or unexplained symptoms. It made a world of difference in my life.