Turning Point Center, LLC

“Hi, I’m Dan Close and I came to the Turning Point Center because I have seasonal allergies.

Ever since I came to Eugene in 1974 I had severe allergies in February, March, April, May, and June. I attempted to manage these allergies through a variety of procedures: Medicine, avoidance, over-the-counter medications, masks, everything.

My wife had been telling me for years that I should try acupuncture but I was just a little nervous or leery about that. One day she persuaded me to go see an acupuncturist… I heard a good report on Tom Williams, and the Turning Point Center was so close to the University that I came over. I think this is my fourth or fifth year, having my seasonal allergies treated.

It’s an unbelievably effective treatment in that you come prior to the onset of the major allergens from the trees and grasses and you sort of build up the ability to counter them. I don’t know how. I’ve never really figured out how it works. But what’s interesting is you come for a period of time and you kind of build up and then go away for a awhile. I usually come three separate sequences of time: in the middle of February, late March to early April and then mid-May to June. That seems to be an effective way to treat my seasonal allergies and I would encourage you to do the same.”

--Dan Close, Eugene, OR

“As far as anyone can remember, my migraines started in the first grade. They were a consistent presence through my adolescence and became especially debilitating when I began at the University and took on all the stress, transition, and poor health habits that came with it. Throughout the years I saw several doctors and neurologists. I was prescribed four different prescription migraine medications, one of which actually worked for a while but then gave way to far worse breakthrough migraines. One pill was a daily preventative medication, which failed to cause any difference in my migraine frequency or severity but heavily impaired my mental function, furthering my compromised experience. I had several migraines a week, almost all of them lasted the entire day and caused me a great amount of pain and nausea. The various doctors I saw had no new information for me and continued to pressure me to take various medications. At the risk of sounding melodramatic, I was feeling quite helpless and fearing a lifetime of suffering.

I honestly got a little teary eyed writing this. Thank you all so much, from the bottom of my heart.”

–Navit, Eugene, OR

“I would like to thank you for the allergy relief this past allergy season. Tom’s work alleviated a number of my symptoms, and when I did have an attack, I seemed to rebound more quickly than usual. With your help, I was able to weather the storm without using any pharmaceuticals. That was a first for me. Keep up the great work!”

–J.B., Eugene, OR

“I am allergic to EVERYTHING! After nearly twenty years of immunotherapy, round the clock antihistamines and decongestants, daily sinus headaches, numerous sinus infections and asthma episodes, not to mention one too many systemic reactions to allergy shots, I finally had the good sense to seek alternative treatment.

I have not had so much relief from allergy symptoms, nor have I felt this healthy in general in more years than I can remember! No more decongestants (I still use an antihistamine nasal spray), no asthma meds, very infrequent headaches, very mild rhinitis and loving the outdoors!

I highly recommend acupuncture treatment at the Turning Point Center to control your allergies! You’ll love the staff too!! They are all welcoming, friendly, and competent and make your visits a pleasure.”

–Kathy Sniezko, Eugene, OR