Acupuncture

[keylime27]

Has anyone tried any of the acupuncture services at the spa?

[Lightsluvr]

Wow. I guess I missed that one... apparently we didn't pay much attention to the Spa handouts. I am puzzled that RCI would expose themselves to the liability for an invasive procedure like acupuncture.

 

That being said, I did find a reference to an acupuncturist on the Freedom of the Seas. I must say I am amazed...

 

"A team of 32 provides services, including 2 barbers, 5 fitness staff, 2 hairdressers, 2 nail specialists, a teeth whitening specialist and an acupuncturist – a service initiated by Royal Caribbean’s sister company Celebrity Cruises."

 

Live and learn.

 

LL

[esther e]

I did on Celebrity last Sept. He was excellent, just about as good as the one I use here on occasion.

[LDinCT]

I had accupuncture on the 6/24 Explorer sailing. It was pretty good. I felt more relaxed. I did it to help with my "cravings". It seems to have helped. I will try it again when on the Mariner in Aug. if they have one.

[keylime27]

We've never had it done before, but always talk about it. Glad to hear that its been a good experience. Lol, we're cruising during hurricane season. Hope we don't get an appointment during a rocky storm.......

[cookieboy1]

I met James the acupuncturist on the Freedom when I cruised in June. He was a very likeable, professional accupuncturist. Although I was not interested in his services I have several friends who have had sessions with him and found them to be quite beneficial. I'm a little intimidated by the thought of it, but I can tell you that James was great, and that my friends had nothing but good things to say. Hope that helps!

[plantocruise]

Does anyone know if there is an acupuncturist on the Mariner? It is something that has been suggested to me for cluster headaches. Our October cruise would be a great time to try it.

[LDinCT]

Yeah, I have the same question- is there one on the Mariner. REally want to do it again.

[isujim]

I also tried it on Celebrity a year ago..........I was having major back problems at that time and did get some relief........for a day.......don't know if it helped in the long run though........but as far as the procedure went, it was fine, very professionally done........a bit pricey though if I remember.

[keylime27]

According to the RCL website, Acupuncture is now offered on all Voyager,Radiance, and Vision class ships. So, you should be able to try it on Mariner :)

[Rabbitlady]

Yes, it was offered on the Mariner by Dr. Jessica who appears at some of the activities to introduce it. I tried it previously on Celebrity and liked it. I came home and found an acupuncturist here. I use it for headaches and PMS relief. It does work but not always right away and it can take a few sessions/months for headaches if you have had them for a long time like I have. It is expensive on the cruise- $150 I think for one session. I don't remember paying that much on Celebrity. I only pay $50 a session on land.

 

Rabbitlady

[SUZCRUZ]

The beautician that did my hair, and bleached my teeth is now doing accupuncture?

hahahahahah, only kidding!