Success Stories

Turning Pointe Acupuncture, Portland Oregon, Massage, Cupping

“I was taking weekly hikes in the Gorge training for a trip to the Grand Canyon and started experiencing severe back pain and stiffness. I had to stop doing hikes with any elevation gain due to the severe pain and my training regimen was interrupted. The first session with Emily was miraculous - the intense pain and stiffness was gone. It took only four more sessions to return to normal. Now I’m up on Mt. Hood hiking in elevation and feeling great. Emily is no-nonsense, skilled, and very caring.”
- Bruce, avid hiker

"I have had chronic neck pain for the last several years and have tried a lot of different things. Emily was able to alleviate most of my pain in just one visit. Seeing her regularly has made me feel better and have less pain that I have in years. She is insightful, makes great connections and is in general just a wonderful human. I highly recommend her and her practice."
- Sarah

"I am professional singer and came to Emily during a long show run. Her sessions identified "trouble" spots where I was carrying tension as a direct result of performance practice, and in reducing both inflammation and tension her acupuncture allowed me greater freedom to sing and act fully."
- Katie, opera singer

"My last session with Liana did the trick! I was not happy with the results I was getting from my spinal steroid shot, but after that cupping & acupuncture session I have not had a single episode of tingling or numbness, and more importantly, no pain! Wonderful feeling. I haven't been pain free for nearly a year - thank you!”
- Michael


"I was suffering with achilles pain that was making it difficult to walk more than 20 minutes for over a year. I had been seen by countless specialists and tried everything including 11 weeks in a boot — nothing was working. I had little hope that acupuncture would work. The night after the treatment I was shocked to notice that my achilles wasn’t hurting… and it hasn’t bothered me since. No Joke! I certainly wouldn’t expect this kind of success for every situation, but I really can’t thank Emily enough for giving me my old life back!
- Kristin, rock climber

“Emily is a great acupuncturist. Very knowledgeable and passionate about what she does. She understands the systems of the body very well and helps you get to the root of the problem, rather than just focus on the symptoms.”
- Casey, massage therapist

"I received excellent care from Emily during my pregnancy. She knew exactly what points were recommended for a woman during that time and her demeanor was so calm and soothing it helped this anxious mom-to-be tremendously.”
- Melissa, Gyrotonic instructor and mom

"I highly recommend visiting Turning Pointe Acupuncture for an acupuncture or cupping session. Emily has helped me with chronic neck pain and other ongoing injuries. She is professional, personable, and easy to communicate with about different ailments going on with my body. I always leave an acupuncture session feeling better than when I arrived!"
- Cait, ballet dancer and fitness instructor

We are proud to treat many local athletes and active people who incorporate Chinese medicine and acupuncture into their recovery and training programs.