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

“Acupuncture has helped me in many areas. I first went to see Tom when I was having trouble after foot surgery. I have no more foot pain. Now, I will usually try acupuncture before any other service: for anxiety, vertigo, shoulder, arthritis, neck pain, and headaches. It has consistently eased my pain.

I also use an Alpha-Stim that I received through CAFA and was surprised when I was able to use one in conjunction with acupuncture treatment at Turning Point Center. I have eased my anxiety and insomnia by using the Alpha-Stim.”

–Echo Lucas, Eugene, OR

“I had suffered for over a year with chronic neck and shoulder pain. Tom and the staff at Turning Point were wonderful! I had tried everything with no results. Tom’s clear explanations and warm, caring approach helped me so much. Thanks for everything!”

–Rebecca Easton, 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 am fifty years old and am in very good health. Unfortunately, every spring for the last four years my neck has turned into knots. Each time I have had physical therapy for two to three months with the appointments one to two times per week, exercises, etc. Although I am not a believer in alternative medicines, I had two acupuncture treatments at the suggestion of a friend. My neck is great! That was two months ago. I’m a believer now.”

–P.T., Eugene, OR

“I am an RN who [Tom] treated with that ‘neck thing’ he does. My symptoms were intermittently numb/achy arms, inability to fully turn my neck, and an inability to lift anything heavy, especially with my right arm. After one treatment, my symptoms were 85% better and 100% better after the second treatment. I was able to turn my head completely in either direction, something I hadn’t been able to do in years. A very nice side effect was an overall sense of calmness that descended upon me and lasted nearly two weeks. I have a very stressful job and nothing seemed to bother me for a while. Very nice side effect.”

–Candy Whitney, RN, Eugene, OR

“The summer of 1997 the heater stopped working in my water bed. Since it was a very hot moment for Oregon I thought I might sleep in ‘cool’ comfort. Wrong! I woke up with a stiff neck unlike anything I’d ever experienced. I was in such pain that the thought of anyone moving my neck sent chills through me. Stiffly, not moving my head, I called Tom Williams. I drove straight down to his office, with emphasis on straight as there was no way I could turn my head.

I remember Tom put a needle in the web of hand between my thumb and my first finger and said quietly, ‘Try turning your head.’ And I did! Amazing. He rotated the needle slightly and I was able to turn my head from side to side. Wow! He then warmed my neck with a moxa treatment and suggested I get a new heater for the water bed. I was convinced.”

–Cathy Coulson, Veneta, 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

“I initially started going to The Turning Point Center in April of 2008. The reason for my visit was that I had been suffering from chronic headaches for several months for which over the counter pain relievers offered no relief. Also with those headaches, I had been suffering with chronic neck pain that I describe as feeling like I had the flu in my neck everyday. It was that body ache feeling you get with severe flu symptoms.

With the first visit I had immediate relief from both my headache and neck pain. It was absolutely amazing. I continued my visits for a series of 16 visits, 2 visits a week for 8 weeks. My results have been phenomenal! I feel fantastic. I no longer suffer from the neck pain at all, which is nothing short of a miracle as I have suffered chronic neck pain since I was a child. I am now 44 years old (young now) and finally pain free. I feel better than I have in years. I can now exercise freely several times a week and I am for the first time in my life able to stick with a work out routine. In years past, when I would exercise; the neck pain would be so severe that I would have to take weeks if not months to recover before trying to exercise again with the same results.

I am so happy that I finally took the leap and tried acupuncture – my only regret is that I did not try it sooner. It has changed my life.”

–Leona Kephart, Elmira, 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

“I came to the Turning Point Center because of injuries I sustained in a car accident. Since the accident, every activity I participated in caused more pain. I even had trouble with my basic daily routines without getting a flare-up in my TMJ and neck pain. I have been to massage therapists and chiropractors and tried diligently to get rid of pain for nearly a year before finally being referred to Tom Williams for acupuncture. After my first treatment I was able to see some improvements, and with time, I have slowly progressed to actually having times without pain. Now, I have reduced my pain and continue to see improvements after each acupuncture visit. Thank You Turning Point Center!”

–Holly Gardner, UO Student, Eugene, OR