Tom Williams L.Ac., Licensed Acupuncturist and Clinic Director in Eugene, Oregon. 

Recent reads: Crossing to Safety by Wallace Stegner, Why Zebras Don't Get Ulcers by Robert Sapolsky, and David and Goliath by Malcolm Gladwell.

Guilty pleasures: Full City Coffee; NYTimes.com.

What I didn't know when I became an acupuncturist:  How deeply touched--and motivated-- I would be by my patient's stories, their struggles, and their trust.

Favorite words to hear in the clinic: "Really good" and "Much better" or "Wow, that's amazing!"

What I do on (many) weekends: Provide continuing education classes for acupuncturists from all over the world.  Thanks to my wife, Holly, who makes this--and almost everything else that is a good and enjoyable in my life--possible.

David Bove, Naturopathic Physician and Licensed Acupuncturist

Recent reads: The Body Keeps The Score by Bessel Van Der Kolk, MD; The Neurodharma of Love by Rick Hanson, PhD; A Really Good Day, Ayelet Waldman

Guilty pleasures: Playing music, as I learn to play new stringed instruments (guitar, mandolin & most lately bass).

Favorite words to hear in the clinic:  "I am sleeping so much better!" and "I have been able to use much less pain (or fill-in-the-blank) medications!"

What I do on (many) weekends: Hikes on the Oregon Coast; trips to Portland to visit family; playing music with friends. 

Tara Jones, Office Manager and Billing Specialist

Favorite things to do in the clinic: Talking with and laughing with patients, getting the acupuncture tools and supplies in the treatment rooms, and putting all that math I learned in junior high school to good use.

Current creative projects: Building planter boxes for my blueberry bushes out of old fence boards; making a scrumptious variety of flavors of Kombucha using fruit from my garden; recording a CD of love songs that I wrote.

If I didn't work at the clinic: I would devote all my time to my daughters, my music, and my garden.

Recent reads: An article about art inspired by the fence along the Mexico - U.S. border and a chapbook of poetry by Joanna Brook.

Raurie Ascher, Receptionist and Patient Care Coordinator

Favorite things to do in the clinic:  Chatting with the patients, ordering supplies, keeping the rooms stocked with the necessary tools for acupuncture, and help to make our patients experience is a pleasant one. I feel incredibly grateful to be a part of the staff at Turning Point Center.

If I didn't work at the clinic:  I would be spending more time with my granddaughters and doing some volunteer work.

Recent reads: Beneath a Scarlet Sky by Mark Sullivan, which is a true story that takes place in Italy during WW II.  Currently I am reading The Tibetan Book of Living and Dying by Sogyal Rinpoche. 

What brought me to Eugene: My daughter, son & two granddaughters are the reason for my relocating.

Nicole Noceto, Licensed Acupuncturist

What I love most about being an Acupuncturist: Developing such meaningful relationships with patients and how this style of medicine empowers patients to participate in their healing. Also, the endless learning that comes with being a medical practitioner!

Before becoming an Acupuncturist: I completed undergraduate work at UC Santa Cruz, then went on to work in environmental policy. Life circumstances led me elsewhere, so I managed a medical clinic, became a yoga teacher, then worked as a bartender through graduate school. I love how this style of medicine empowers patients to participate in their healing process.

Favorite ways to spend my free-time: Hiking with my husband and doggie; cooking delicious meals; cheering on my beloved San Francisco Giants; and cozying up with a good book.

A few things I couldn't live without: My morning cup of tea (usually matcha); being able to drive to the ocean; good music, and dark chocolate.