Turning Point Center, LLC

“Hi, I’m Bess Day, also known as Aphrofighty. I skate roller derby with the Flat Track Furies with the Emerald City Roller Girls roller derby league. I came to Turning Point originally because I was skating in a bout and I got nailed by this giant, 300-pound woman. She sent me flying. I landed right on the sweet spot of my rear end. I had just shooting pain all down my leg. I went to Tom and he hooked me right up with some great treatment and got me back on the track in no time flat. Since then, he has treated me for shoulder pain, neck pain, back pain, general stress, and the abuse that we take out here on the track. He has allowed me and my 39-year-old body to keep skating and doing what I love. I couldn’t recommend him highly enough.”

--Bess Day, Eugene, OR

“Thank you Tom Williams and Turning Point Center for helping me with my back pain and stress relief. Your staff is warm and friendly and I always leave with a smile! I appreciate you and look forward to my next visit! Thank you!‎”

–Brandy, Eugene, OR

“Tom Williams’s acupuncture treatment has aided me in managing a respiratory problem and has eliminated most of my chronic neck and back pain. This alternative to conventional medicine eliminates the need for the prescribed and over the counter drugs. I sincerely urge anyone to consult with Tom Williams for any ailments to determine if acupuncture can help your condition. It’s been great for me.”

–V. J., Eugene, OR

“I originally came to see Tom for some neck and back pain. After one session, I was amazed at how much relief I was able to get. I continue to see Tom on a fairly regular because I just love the feeling of calm and relaxation that I get when I am on the table. I look forward to going because I know it will be one hour that I can just be completely relaxed and free of any anxiety. I would recommend Tom Williams to anyone with chronic pain or anxiety.”

–A.R., Eugene, OR

“I had always wanted to try acupuncture for my chronic neck/back/hip pain developed over the years from several rear-end collisions, providing care to my disabled daughter, and lifting her very heavy wheelchair.

Over the years I have been treated by physical therapists, chiropractors, and back pain specialists and been prescribed muscle relaxants and/or prescription drugs for pain. Ben Gay and his cousins have a special place in my bathroom too. All of those things have helped for a while but acupuncture has reduced my symptoms better than any other treatments. Plus I sleep better and don’t require prescription sleeping aids anymore–what a great ‘two-for-one’ deal!

Acupuncture is an amazing natural art for healing and I am blessed to have Tom and Janeen share their gifts in tuning up this always grateful ol’ body of mine!”

–JM, Domestic Engineer, Eugene, OR

“Standing on the summit cornice of 14,162 ft Mt. Shasta in northern California, I could not believe that less than two months earlier I could not muster the strength to pull myself out of bed. Cutting icy turns down the north side to our high camp, and idea of pain was history, for it could have meant disaster.

Upon returning home I made a point of seeing my regular doctor to share my thoughts about the benefits of acupuncture. Following an injury which left me in great pain, of the hip and lower back variety, he had recommended a regime of pain killers and killer physical therapy. Not that physical therapy doesn’t have its place, it just wasn’t working for me. I always felt worse after my visits.

Upon a friend’s recommendation, I paid a visit to Tom Williams, a local acupuncturist. My revelation came when he pressed the ground zero pain in my hip, found a corresponding source in my leg, placed a very fine needle in my leg, returned to ground zero with a firm press and wow, what happened? A mere trickle of sensation.

After three hour-long sessions, I was back on my feet, and less than a week later packing a full load up the side of a mountain. Knowing that I may be pushing it a bit, I told myself that I would turn around any time. It didn’t happen. I’ve felt great since and never miss a chance to recommend acupuncture to friends and relatives.”

–Mike Stickling, Eugene, OR

“I work for a lumber mill and my work consists of my standing in one place all day. Over the years my back has hurt and I have had chiropractor treatments which gave me temporary relief. After my first treatment with Tom Williams of acupuncture I felt great relief before even leaving his office. I have not had to go to a chiropractor since.”

–David, Veneta, OR

“I injured my back four months ago and have been to my chiropractor several times during those months. The treatment was expensive and I didn’t get much relief. So, I went to my general practitioner to see if there was something else wrong the chiropractor could not treat. She told me my back was in a spasm. She gave me some pills to take and that was that.

Silly me. Suddenly I remember you–after four months of pain. It has been almost a week since I was there at your office for acupuncture treatment. I wanted to write to tell you what I am experiencing now.

Once again, thank you!”

–Judi Greig, Bend, OR

“Two years ago I sprained the ligaments of my low back. I now have vivid empathy for folks who describe debilitating pain. The slightest movement would cause hot, stabbing pain. I used primarily chiropractic care and a series of exercises in the first year and was very careful not to re-injure myself. After about a year and a half I had recovered to about 80% of my former strength and flexibility. Still, every morning brought painful stiffness and always a feeling of weakness.

At that point, I tried acupuncture. The first treatment was dramatic. For three days, I was pain-free for the first time since the accident. The stiffness returned, but was less. The second treatment yielded the same results: about 3 clear days and then some stiffness. The third treatment had less impact and I stopped there. What I noticed was that soon after that I started waking without pain or stiffness. Then I began to feel an increase in strength. It was exhilarating to notice that my back felt as strong and flexible as it used to.”

–Maggie Donahue, LMT, Eugene, OR

“I am an active building contractor on the job lifting, climbing, hammering, etc. Over four years ago, I started having lower back and hip pain. The pain was so bad at times it was hard to sleep even a few hours a night. Walking and even sitting was also very painful. After three MRIs, many X-rays, doctor visits, chiropractic visits, etc., I was ready to start living on pain medication. I thought it was my only alternative left. At this point I was already taking eight to twelve Advils everyday, but needing more.

I had heard about acupuncture from a friend, but thought it was some way-out thing that couldn’t work on me. If all the specialists I went to couldn’t help me, how could acupuncture?

I had only ONE treatment and it was completely painless and 100% effective! I didn’t feel anything during the treatment itself and when I left your office and got into my pick-up, I could tell something was different. That night for the first time in four years, I slept all night and woke up completely out of pain. It has now been over eight months and I still have not been in pain in that area.

I am truly grateful to you, Tom, and can wholeheartedly recommend you and the procedure. I have shared my experience with my doctor, Bill Nelson. Until he examined me, he didn’t believe that it could relieve the problem for me. He kept your name for referrals and said he will be sending people to you that are in situations like I was.

Thank you again, and you may publish this testimonial for anyone that may be interested in my experience.”

–John La Rocco, Florence, OR

“Acupuncture is the only treatment that gave me immediate relief for my chronic back pain. Thank you, Tom and Turning Point Center. I had tried every other method I could find including painkiller drugs with no noticeable results. That made it even more dramatic to arise from the acupuncture treatment table after weeks of severe pain and feel 50-80% better! Several treatments virtually cured me.

I do regular stretching exercises for back and neck pain prevention and that is important. But now at the first indication of muscle strain, I call Tom. His treatments have also helped open the energy flow to relieve hay fever and seasonal asthma symptoms as well as insomnia.

My primary care physician is all for incorporating acupuncture into my health care plan. I’m really glad I gave it a try way back when! If you have questions, feel free to give me a call.”

–Graham, Eugene, OR

“As I struggled through recovery from surgery, as well as the loss of both my father and a close friend in the same week, it was difficult for me to come back to my routine of work, family, and school. It was hard to concentrate on daily tasks since I couldn’t stop thinking about how my life had taken a sudden spin. Besides which, my body had to deal with a painful recovery during my mourning process. My family counselor referred me to the Turning Point Center where I found a valuable aid to my recovery in acupuncture.

At first I was hesitant because of the needles but I soon found there was nothing to be afraid of. After my first session with Tom Williams, the ease of pain I experienced was notable. Janeen Jones has also treated me regularly. Through use of the medicinal herbs Janeen prescribed, my mind has become sharper and more focused and my thought processes clearer.

Well, I was in Eugene one day and in a lot of pain. I had been to yet another specialist to which my doctor sent me to see if he could help. He told me if he operated on me, I could have some difficulties I wouldn’t want to live with, but I could go on some strong painkillers instead. Totally disheartened and fed up with everyone pushing pain pills as a fix-all, I went to a pay phone and called you out of desperation. You happened to answer the phone and had just had a cancellation, so you could get me in that afternoon. Now there was no changing my mind. I really didn’t know what to expect and had visions of twelve inch long needles, blood, pain, etc. I was wrong!

I would definitely recommend any of my friends to try acupuncture and get well naturally without having to be attached to daily chemical pill regimes. Acupuncture is safe, natural, and it works.”

–M. A. T., Teacher, Eugene, OR

“I came to Tom Williams about a year ago after being hit from behind in my car. I had neck and lower back pain that wouldn’t go away. A year later I am free of back and neck pain except when I do something that strains them in a way it would probably strain anyone. I think T.W. did the trick.

I also want to say how professional and friendly the staff at Turning Point is and what a pleasant and convenient location they have. Great people, great place, professional all the way around, and good results.”

–S.P.R., Eugene, OR