Testimonials

Phobias
Pain
TMJ
Sleep
Weight Loss
Smoking
Breakthrough Sessions
Performance Improvements
Limiting Decisions

Phobias

For as long as I can remember, I’ve been afraid of snakes. Even snake-shaped vines or twigs would give me a start. I grew tired of my fear ruining my love of the outdoors. I decided to try hypnotherapy with Ron McKie to rid myself of my fear of snakes. Using time-line therapy we were able to reconstruct the root of my fear, and walk through the moment with new and open eyes. After journeying through the once terrifying moment, I had a new look on the way snakes played a part in my life.

The whole process only took about 20 minutes but will affect the rest of my life. Sometime during that night as I slept, I dreamed of swimming in a large swimming pool with lots of snakes. All of the snakes were just floating by, with big smiles on their faces. When I woke I knew that whatever fear I had of snakes before, was now gone. Since my hypnotherapy session with Ron, I have been able to fully enjoy the outdoors. And have even gone as far as to pick up and admire a few snakes.

Fears can sometimes be paralyzing. My fear of needles didn’t seem that bad, just a minor nuisance during doctor visits. That was until I started skipping my appointments in an attempt to avoid being stuck with a needle. My fear was now potentially putting my health at risk. I never could have imagined that it was possible to overcome this fear, until I met Ron. Hypnotherapy made it possible for me to put my fear in the past and move forward unafraid and with confidence. Thank you.

Pain

For as long as I can remember, I have suffered minor back pain every day.  Although I tried many alternatives, traditional treatments just did not help.  I was about to give up and just accept that I would have to live with back pain.  After meeting Colette, she convinced me to give acupuncture a try, and I am SO glad I did!  Not only was she able to cure my back pain, she has been able to boost my immunity, help me sleep better, and give me more energy.  Colette is a kind practitioner, who really cares about her patients.   

I am a retired firefighter who sustained multiple back injuries over a 30 year career. As a result of these injuries I had major surgery performed on my neck and lower spine. The most recent surgery in February 2008 left me with a hematoma the size of a walnut. Three months of physical therapy produced no results.

In May of 2008 I was referred to Turning Point. On my first visit I was treated for chronic neck pain as well as the large hematoma. To my delight I got some immediate relief. The range of motion in my neck increased and the chronic pain improved significantly.  The hematoma was reduced in size by 30%. Within 6 weeks the large hematoma had completely disappeared. The reduction in neck pain has enabled me to resume some activities that conventional medicine failed to do.

I have referred other patients including my daughter who, for the first time, is seeing marked improvement with fibromyalgia.

If you are looking for the Gold Standard in health care, I highly recommend Turning Point Acupuncture.

Turning Point’s acupuncture therapy worked "miracles for me!"   

I first consulted my practitioner for a severely sprained ankle.  My physician, having put me in a non-weight-bearing cast for a week or ten days, informed me that I had torn more than one major ligament and could expect to have major issues with my ankle for at least a year. 

She treated me a couple times a week for several weeks.  Within a week or so - my foot went from being like a fat club to almost normal size - the black and blue that covered my entire foot and up my calf had started to fade. 

When I saw my doc for follow up, he was amazed at the degree of healing that had occurred.  I highly recommend acupuncture treatment with acYOUpoint for any type of problem that you may be having.  It works!

Sports injuries have been an ongoing struggle with our teenage boys. Being as active as they are has taken a toll on their bodies at an early age. Knowing their hopes to play sports after high school, we recognized the need to be proactive in their healing as well as the preventing future injuries.

We wanted to offer our kids a more holistic approach to healing apposed to using pain medicines to just cover up the pain.

Our Turning Point practitioner has worked magic on both our boys. Her explanation of what she is doing and why has helped ease their minds before during and after. She has helped them understand their bodies better and that just ‘working through the pain on the field or court’ is not the best way to cope with injuries. Thank you so much for taking such great care of our boys. Thanks

TMJ

When I first came to Colette, I suffered from chronic jaw pain caused by teeth grinding and clenching.  After just two sessions, I began to awake each morning pain free.  Acupuncture has given me renewed energy and helped me to better manage the stress from with my high-paced work environment.

Sleep

I started treatment with Turning Point for acupuncture when I had developed a set of extremely uncomfortable symptoms a slew of doctors couldn't figure out: GI problems, headaches, dizziness, sleep issues, the list goes on.  From the first appointment, when I was in the most distress emotionally and extremely frightened about my health, My practitioner was gentle, sensitive and sympathetic -- and honest.  She explained how acupuncture works and how it might help my condition, and laid out a plan for addressing all the issues I was dealing with.  I left the first treatment feeling an immediate improvement in my energy level and after a number of weeks, there was vast improvement in my overall health. 

I've continued regular treatments, and I can honestly and confidently say that I credit my practitioner’s knowledge and expertise with helping to restore my ability to get back to my regular activities.  I believe in "traditional medicine," but would wholeheartedly advise anyone to explore this amazing, effective modality.  I'm thrilled that I did, and I'll never look back.

Ron,
Just a quick note to say thanks for your wonderful guidance. I have literally become a new person! I look at food differently, look at myself differently, and my weight is on a downward slope (a nice change). I'm sure I will have more of an update when we meet again on Tuesday.

Ron,
There will never be enough ways to say thank you for all that you have done in helping me to change my life and eating habits. Being strong and in control is such a nicer way to live. And I have you to thank. The Christmas holiday was such a pleasant experience this year. I was able to look at food in a totally different way. I was no longer preoccupied with diet, losing weight, measuring, counting calories, etc. The very best part is that I was able to make good choices and thereby not gain weight. I actually ended up losing one pound -- something that has never occurred over a holiday period in my entire life!!!

I truly believe that had I not come to see you in November I would have sunk into a depressed state of mind, adding more weight and never to be happy again. As this new year begins, I have a new life beginning also.

Thanks from the bottom of my heart.

Hypnotherapy isn’t magic and I credit Ron to laying the foundation for me to stop smoking, lose 70 pounds and turning around an old habit of being late.

Smoking

I had been smoking for almost 40 years and I had stopped once for a number of years. Unfortunately, I started smoking again and, this time, my smoking habit was severe.

I had heard about hypnotherapy and its positive results but I had also had a few friends that had gone through it but had gone back to smoking. My wife finally convinced me that I should try it.

I have not had a cigarette or a cigar in almost 3 months. I do not get cravings and I did not turn into an ogre. My family is amazed at how I just stopped smoking. I left in the morning with a pack of cigarettes in my hand and came home smoke free. I have strongly recommended Turning Point to a number of my friends and will continue to do so.

Breakthrough Session

I wanted to write to you a long time ago, and I was so busy!... I want to thank you again for the breakthrough session!... It was an amazing change that I continue to feel. I'm much more confident, now I know my true value and I charge accordingly. For any one that ask if this technique works for prosperity and goal setting I can simply tell them that in just one month I reached my goal and my business doubled.

Thank you again and all the best.

Performance Improvement

Unsolicited Testimonial from Rob Levit

I have greatly benefited from the work of Colette McKie. Her unique integration of Neuro-Linguistic Programming, cutting-edge hypnotherapy techniques, and eastern medicine creates a unique approach for artists and performers like myself who endeavor to reach that ever elusive next level or consistent state of peak performance. After working with Colette, I feel more empowered, energized, and confident in my performances and business. For artists and performers, energy, awareness, and vitality are essential and Colette has tangible ways of helping them thrive and prosper. The performing arts can be a difficult field so I am always seeking beneficial ways to stay focused and positive -- working with Colette McKie has been essential to my success.

• Nationally-recognized jazz artist
• Artist-In-Residence, Maryland Hall for the Creative Arts
• Five-time consecutive recipient, Maryland State Arts Council Individual Artist Award

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Limiting Decisions

Ron,

I've listened to your presentation numerous times and I came to the realization that you would be able to help me. I couldn't put my finger on my problem. I wanted to sleep all the time. I didn't want to face the day, even though I knew thatI had something valuable to offer. My customers love what I have given them. But somehow I always doubted what I was doing. The phone would ring and I always assumed that it must be a problem, so I would be afraid to answer the call directly. I constantly lived in fear that I had done something wrong.

When we sat down to discuss this problem, you eventually brought me to the realization that I had a problem accepting the success that was being presented to me. I don't know if I was afraid of success, but more accurately I felt that I was not worthy of the success that was coming my way. After all, I wasa poor country boy who was out of his league, or so I thought. Who was I to deserve this success? I'm not a Ford or Rockefeller. Who was my Master to serve? You helped me understand that I am the Master.

These days, I am in command of my surroundings, and the people I come in contact with. I can walk into a room and command an audience, quietly, because that's my style. I am completely confident, no matter what is in front of me. I love to meet new prospects, almost as much as I love to meet old customers. I look forward to the phone ringing, because that means there's someone on the other end who wants to hand me money. I've worked hard to become known from coast to coast as "the Man". I like that. Somehow, that's now comfortable.

Ron. Thank you. Thank you. I would not be the man I am today without you. Wait 'till you see what I do next!

Ron,

I will apologize up front for this lengthy e-mail. I wanted to thank you for the session this past Tuesday. I can't explain it, but I feel very different. Nothing has dramatically changed with business or finances.

I say that because I'm sure you know that when things go well in other arenas, we tend to say we feel better. It's been 4 days since we met & with no other life category really changing, I feel much less stress. I had a feeling that I focused a lot on things which were in the past & that it may have affected my day to day happiness. There have been a few times over the last few days where something has occurred where I would have done my normal Jekyll & Hyde routine & become irritated & annoyed. It didn't really bother me. My wife & I switched phones to Blackberry's yesterday & obviously it was not a smooth transition. I was on the phone with Sprint for 4 hours this morning. Didn't bother me in the least. I was calm & understanding.

Normally, after about 30 minutes, the tension would be so high that I would not have been able to turn my head from side to side (seriously). I hope that this continues (I still need to do a session for my skepticism) :) I don't feel different, except I certainly am not as nervous as before. I am my own worst critic & put an enormous amount of pressure on myself. I had a very busy week. I did it without the normal stress & of course I was even more effective. I have no idea what we accomplished & I honestly don't need to understand. I am not the written testimonial type for a service such as this. Don't ever hesitate, however, to ask me to speak to someone on your behalf. I'm a believer. Thank you again, Ron. As business owners, we all run into the same types of obstacles. Your work must be wonderfully rewarding with the results that you see.

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