Reinvention Success Stories
Reinvention success stories are told by my clients in their own words. It is not easy to reinvent yourself alone. It’s a process that is necessary whenever you are looking for a major change in your life. It doesn’t matter what that major change is.
I’ve had to reinvent myself too over the decades. I’ve done it many times. Often I was forced to do it. For economic reasons. For health reasons. For personal growth.
If you’re looking for a change in health, you need help to do so and you must realize that reinvention is required to successfully transform your life and transition to a healthier you.
If you’re looking for a career change or a change in life direction you must go through the same process.
First thing you need is an open mind. Then the resolve to be coachable because you will be asked to do things that you’ve never done before.
These people you see here all made the decision to be open minded and coachable because their goal was big enough and important enough for them to be able and willing to do the things they had to do. And yes, when I had to, I had to call them out occasionally. But most people were VERY serious about getting well.
My clients’ reinvention success stories are about many different things.
You must go through some sort of rearrangement or reinvention to heal – Heal anything, a broken heart, sore limbs and hips, pain in any part of your body. You exchange what you were for something that you want to be! It doesn’t matter what it is.
As you can see these reinvention success stories illustrate what is required to heal any part of your life. Physical or mental and by the way, it always requires a mental change in attitude and perception of yourself!
So read and explore their stories here. Or if you’re ready to reinvent your life, go here!
I wish to extend my great gratitude to these clients for their stories. I also cannot thank them enough for taking the time and energy to do this for me! Thank you all!
Using Dr. Joanny’s reinvention process, Sharon recovered from her concussion and also got the money to finish her degree debt free and regained her self-confidence and courage to get back in the fighting ring of Mixed Martical Arts.
Listen to Dryden and his mother, Shelley as they speak about Dryden’s remarkable recovery and ALL the terrific side benefits they received as a result of working with Dr. Joanny.
Vanessa made a decision that she was finally going to learn how to play the piano. Here’s how she did it.
What’s also important to note is how this experience opened up a world of possibilities for her!
And now here she is performing her favorite church song.
Here’s an update from Nathan Deck.
Everything has CHANGED. New Love. New Life. New Beginning!
Watch Nathan Deck tell his story:
After just a few weeks compared to months of just waiting, he looked for help…
Dr. Joanny Liu at Harmoni Health has helped me to climb huge mountains in the last year of my life, figuratively and literally. I feel great! In fact, so great that I just climbed Mt. Kilimanjaro a few months ago. I never would have been able to do that without the continued support, encouragement, and treatment by Dr. Liu.
Here is how my journey began almost one year ago…
I walked into her office one day with severe joint pain and swelling in my hand asking how she might be able to help me. I explained to her that along with the severe migratory joint pain I have suffered with for ten years in different joints throughout my body, I have also endured three spinal fusions and an unending amount of pain alongside it. I am only 40 years old.
In the past, I have been to family doctors, rheumatologists, emergency room doctors, naturopaths, and many more. Many of these doctors have required bloods tests, steroid injections, MRIs, anti-inflammatory drugs, and extreme diets to heal me. These artificial band-aid methods of healing have been largely unsuccessful and painful at times. I was so frustrated by the time I met Dr. Liu, and feeling like I was out of options.
After one consultation, I was intrigued by Dr. Liu’s natural methods of healing and very excited to go on this journey with her. I realized very quickly that my options were limitless after numerous sessions with her. She has reminded me of how powerful the human body and mind is. The body is so complex, yet so simple. Stress that we hold in our bodies and in our minds from our daily lives is unending. Dr. Liu has a way of guiding you and offering the things that you need to hear in a loving and caring way. I feel that she has wholeheartedly considered my concerns, and my family’s concerns, and is ready to offer more of her wisdom and treatments in each visit.
Now, I feel really good. My joint pain is virtually gone, my body is incredibly strong, and I am challenging myself every day with the great tools that she has given me. I live an extremely active lifestyle doing things in life most people would hesitate to attempt. And I know that my healing will continue in the future. Dr. Liu is an amazing doctor, acupuncturist, and life coach! I have never seen any treatment where the healing of the patient is more of a blessing for the doctor. This is a rare and beautiful thing! I am blessed and thankful for our paths to have crossed to begin with, and I would call her my friend any day!
Truly thankful and sincere, Michelle Krueck
I am so grateful for Dr. Joanny Liu – She has a beautiful way of taking acupuncture to the next level. She has a deep understanding of who you are and what you are going through by the symptoms you describe you are experiencing. The intuitive knowing she has to describe what you are experiencing deep within yourself you could not even put a word to yourself, is most appreciated. With Dr. Joanny you find the core issue to work on allowing you to change your life.
Her guidance in having you reach within yourself to see what you need to heal is profound. The treatments given to support you are perfect.
She leads you to the doorway of healing for you to take the leap of faith through it to transform your life and heal yourself. I am blessed to have Dr. Joanny Liu as my masterful guide on my healing journey to wellness.
It is with deep gratitude that I write these words of my experience with Dr. Joanny Liu, who supported me every step on this healing journey I took with her. My life has changed for the better having been to see Dr. Joanny Liu. My whole body is different since I have been seeing Dr. Joanny.
How do you know when you are healthy? When all the symptoms you were experiencing have disappeared and it is hard to remember what it was like six months ago as everything has changed. Wow! I absolutely love going to the root cause to heal, instead of putting a band aid on the problem, when my symptoms reoccurred over and over.
Barb Shurmer, Calgary, AB.
Before I met Dr. Joanny, I was suffering from Iliotibial Band Syndrome. I have had real pain on the outside part of my left knee for almost 4 months and could not walk properly.
I took several physiotherapy treatments as well as several acupuncture treatments for it to no avail. After being treated by Dr. Joanny 5 times, I was able to walk properly without pain.
I can exercise again.
I like the way Dr. Joanny treats her patients. She is very systematic which I have not seen with other medical professionals. She focuses on the source of the problem as well as your well being.
Dr. Joanny taught me how to confront my pain and to bring inner peace within myself in a positive and spiritual way through meditation. I am very satisfied with the results of my treatments.
Other benefits: I used to feel very warm from the afternoon onwards. My hands used to feel like they were on fire and the veins felt like they would burst. They used to get very sweaty. No more. I feel much cooler after getting both acupuncture and taking Chinese herbs.
My right Achilles tendon started to hurt and swell just before coming to see Dr. Joanny. The pain, on a scale of 1 to 10 (10 being worst), was at a 5 or 6 before we started treatments. The pain went down to 1, sometime after the first treatment and after a bit more work, went away completely. I’ve stopped taking my uric acid medication.
Sleep is much improved. I can sleep straight through most nights. If I wake, I can fall asleep right away. The meditations help me to fall asleep when I need them.
I highly recommend Dr. Joanny’s clinic to those who are looking to improve their wellbeing.
Wilson Aguette, IT professional, Calgary, Alberta
I teach Jazzercise classes five times a week, so when I sustained an injury to my foot in May I was desperate to get relief immediately. I walked, or shall I say limped, into Dr. Joanny Liu’s office and she realized right away what my dilemma was and the ramifications of it. When I began my regular visits to Dr. Joanny, I was impatient to have instant relief. She taught me how to face the pain but also taught me that I would have to first search out the reasons for the injury. I had suffered a tragic loss in my life a year and a half prior to my injury. I had not slept well since that time plus I had been suffering from migraines. Dr. Joanny’s insight into the cause and affect of events in my life was impeccable.
Dr. Joanny helped me talk about the tragedy and made me realize that I had been holding on to a lot of anger. It’s no wonder I had become ‘walking wounded’ and I hadn’t been able to sleep. Through my visits to Dr. Joanny I learned how to let go of the anger I had been holding onto and through acupuncture and acupressure I was able to relax. I have learned how to practice dynamic mediation and this has helped me heal. I can walk and teach all my classes. I haven’t had a migraine in months. I sleep through the night. All of these results have improved my quality of life and my relationships. The most important product of seeing Dr. Joanny is that I have learned the tools to cope with adversity, whether it is physical or emotional, in my life.
Ruth Winnitoy, Certified Jazzercise Instructor, Calgary, AlbertaBusiness: 403-288-6026, jazzeruth@shaw.ca, www.jazzercise.com
When I started seeing Dr. Joanny Liu, I knew I had a vision of where I wanted to be, but lacked the game plan for getting there. I was being held back by my limiting beliefs, lack of focus, and my unhealthy lifestyle. And I was carrying around a lot of emotional baggage that was keeping me from moving forward.
Dr. Joanny Liu helped me to get all of the cards on the table quickly, so she could analyze and provide guidance as we broke down 50+ years of unproductive western-style programming. I began to see things from the wisdom of the ancients.
Dr. Joanny Liu has taught me a number of important truths, and has restored my faith in myself and God.I have reduced or eliminated unhealthy items in my diet, exercise my mind and body on a regular basis, and sleep better at night.
And I have channeled my own energy into achieving my goal. I have been able to clear up the clutter, and develop laser sharp decision making skills for moving toward my goal. I now know where to look for help when I need it, and know how to let go of things that are keeping me from achieving my goals.
Some valuable lessons that I have learned…
1. You are not responsible for the emotional response of others to your actions. 2. Decision means cutting… you have to break cleanly when you decide.3. Many of the “shoulds” in your life can be eliminated.4. Each and every day begins with meditation and exercise.5. Letting go is harder than it seems, but is well worth the effort. 6. Your empowerment begins with accountability to yourself, not others.
Thank you Dr. Joanny Liu. I would still be going around in circles playing the blame game, and not getting any closer to my goals. I have lost weight, gained tremendous confidence and am now committed to a healthy lifestyle as I seek to achieve my goals.
Harley Shouldice, Calgary Entrepreneur and Businessman
I had been experiencing physical and emotional issues resulting from grief, fatigue, and stress. I found myself frequently without the energy to do the things I enjoy in life. I was referred to Dr. Joanny as she looks at aspects of the whole person…the physical, emotional and spiritual.
Using acupuncture, diet, meditation, and gentle discussion, Dr. Joanny has helped greatly with my energy levels and clarity of thought. This is enabling me to manage my life in a more efficient and positive manner, with proper perspective.“The physical issues have improved and I now have more energy to do the things I love: spend active time with my family and pursue my equestrian hobby.
Working with Dr. Joanny entails a commitment to her program. This is not a quick fix. A person must be prepared to deal with physical and emotional issues, be honest, and be prepared to work and make changes. The benefits I’ve experienced have been well worth the commitment of my time and money. I am enjoying my life once again!
Lynne Southward, Calgary, Alberta
I had a huge and I do mean huge temper. There probably will be no surprise to any one that it was combined with a matching impatience. Even worse though, it had a “no logic trigger”. … I would say the more trivial the provocation, the more extreme my reaction.
I have tried counseling for the problem but those practitioners seemed to get off on tangents based on their between the line misinterpretations of our discussions. They also constantly prescribed reading this book about that and that book about this. I couldn’t help but think, ”Great. I pay you $150 an hour to send me to the library!” Don’t get me wrong, I am a fairly open minded guy which is what led me here (Harmoni Health)…
Acupuncture in my mind is one of those things you never put the time or money into unless you are motivated by lack of alternatives, long time suffering or some major event. The birth of mini me, the best, nicest, handsomest boy in the whole world was my event! Things were fine when he was really young and did stuff that you may think would try my patience.
Time changed things though because as he grew, so did my reactions and even though he was only five, the link was broken and I was now dragging him into my world, blowing most of his mistakes well out of proportion many times a day. I now felt like I was standing outside of these situations, watching in disbelief ridiculous drama about nothing, unfold. Pretty deep, eh?
In consultation with Dr Joanny, she works on letting go of reasons or excuses and moves a person towards living in the present, concentrating on what you can control. She nudges you towards a healthier living style, exercise, and nutrition. She acts as a sounding board for whatever you wish to reveal about yourself that can lead to some pretty lively conversation…. Ok, sounds like counseling, but she didn’t make me read books!
…. Meanwhile, I am much more in control of my reactions.
Was it worth it, the time, the cost? Come on, you know there is no price too high on this one! Besides, there were a few side benefits along the way that were useful to improve. Let’s see now:
1) Then: Lack of sleep, getting two or three hours solid at best often not sleeping more then four or five total. Now: sleeping five or six hours solid and then able to continue sleeping for whatever I have time for. Whew hew!
2) Then: That old man stuff, getting up to use the washroom every few hours.Now: Might get up after that five or six hour solid sleep, might not?
3) Then: A serious “stand in the coffee store line up half the day” type addiction to avoid time at work! No I mean coffee! The other work thing was just a perk… no pun intended! Now: I have a cappuccino on the weekend with my wife for a little of that one on one quality time. PS. Joanny stuck needles in my ear for addiction on this one and you might be able to tell from my picture that I didn’t need to make a point how big an addiction I had? Too vague, the nicknames, that I lived with all my life, although varied, always seemed to refer to the primates of the world.
4) Then: Sore feet, possibly plantar fasciitis in the left foot, and a long related nerve issue in the right. Now: Gone!
5) Then: Fast food junky. Now: Healthier eating sprinkled with some occasional mistakes.
6) Then: Acid reflux accompanied by a lot of discomfort and pain unless on drugs for the symptom. Now: Much lessoned symptoms although not gone. Mostly because of the sprinkling in # 5. I would say success on this is still in transition as I struggle for total control. But I am now off the drugs!
Derrick Dryden, Calgary, Alberta
In casual conversation with a friend of mine, she mentioned that she was now getting good results from Dr. Joanny who was treating her for chronic pain in her upper body. She suggested that I too may benefit from Joanny’s gentle approach to a shoulder problem I had had for more than two decades. Shoulder pain was limiting my ability to stay active on the racket courts and in the gym. All movements of my arm were painful. Restful sleep was impossible. Even dressing was painful.
After a particularly painful session with a massage therapist, I came to Dr. Joanny with a litany of reasons why I was becoming more debilitated by the pain in my arm and shoulder.Joanny pointed out that my complaints seemed to stem from a traumatic event in my life – the untimely death of my wife. A few years later, it was cancer that caused me a lot of concern.
Immediately after starting a series of treatments, I noticed a marked improvement in mobility of my shoulder joint. My rotator cuff was more fluid and less painful. I learned how to move through the pain that I had always tried to avoid.
Joanny’s gentle manner and quiet disposition always puts me at ease during treatment. We have gained a trust and confidence in each other that makes the Harmoni Health experience so much more than a doctor-patient relationship. Her methods tend to deal with total health including nutrition, mental health and physical well being.
Larry Dornan, Calgary, Alberta
I recently came to Dr. Joanny because I was unable to sleep properly. I had been dealing with a difficult family crisis for a number of months and had also gone back to school after a 28 year hiatus. My life was busy and complicated and I had barely slept a full night in 8 months. At night my mind and body would not shut down. I was exhausted and very frustrated. I knew that I was just running on nervous energy and that sooner or later I was going to crash. I felt close to some sort of meltdown and knew I needed help.
Dr. Joanny’s kind, compassionate, gentle nature calmed me down immediately. I knew that I had chosen someone with high integrity and that I was going to get better. We decided to do an Intensive month of treatment. After my first session, I felt as though all the cares of the world had dissolved! I went home and had an amazing, deep sleep. After 3 sessions I was sleeping through the night and could get myself to sleep easily. It was heaven! For the first time in ages I feltserene and peaceful inside. My ability to deal with everyday stress improved. I was focused and aware in class and I was scoring well on all my tests.
Dr. Joanny has taught me a couple of simple exercises that I do when I feel stressed to calm my mind and re-focus. They have helped tremendously. My energy now comes from a strong place, not jangled nerves!!
Dr. Joanny Is simply the best at what she does – I highly recommend her treatments to restore balance to your life.
Thanks, Dr. Joanny for getting my MoJo back!!
Debbie Jonasson, Calgary, Alberta
I have recently completed 10 sessions of acupuncture with Dr. Joanny Liu, a very talented and competent practitioner.
Before I started these treatments, I had many internal concerns, not only in the here and now, but also for the future of my personal health. The reason for the concerns was because of many years of delaying the true healing process that I have found with Dr. Joanny.
My challenges stemmed from breaking my neck 3 times, 2 times in the last 10 years. I personally didn’t know how to deal with the emotional frustrations. So choosing the right doctor and the appropriate treatment was difficult to do on my own. Having experienced acupuncture in the past (2003), I didn’t connect with that person who did those treatments, therefore when I came upon Dr. Joanny’s gentle nature, she made this process new and easy.
Upon completing the treatments, I am astounded at the actual benefits – eye sight is better, pain has diminished from head to toe, much more alert and focused. I have clarity of thought, the ability to deal with difficult situations. All of this has changed to the degree where I feel I am in charge of my own life. The other thing to come to me, is never before have I been able to open up with a doctor. I sense it’s easy to communicate with her on all sorts of levels.
Robert Hamilton, Calgary, Alberta
I came to Dr. Joanny because I was experiencing chronic insomnia; it was taking me hours to get to sleep at night or I had to rely on sleep medication. What I found in working with Dr. Joanny is that she focused on my health from a holistic perspective rather than just zeroing on the symptom of the sleep issue.
She helped me understand and accept the root causes for the insomnia and then to guided me to my own healing in a number of ways including coaching, TCM, acupuncture and meditation. I initially experienced fast relief that allowed me to sleep unaided but then fell back into old patterns.
Dr. Joanny was not deterred and helped me to surmount these issues with tools and knowledge that will continue to enable my sleep and overall good health. I appreciated her warm, personal approach and wisdom as we worked together.”
Judy A., Calgary professional
It is like getting my life back!
Before starting the treatment I was in a constant pain, it felt like I was carrying a backpack full of rocks all the time that limited myself to do a lot of things and created a lot of fears around me. After receiving a few treatments, things started to improve. Pain slowly started to go away: I have been able to get rid of that heavy backpack and enjoy life. Also my fears are going away and I have been able to open up my mind and understand a few things that I was not able to understand before. This is because the treatment is not only needles; Joanny provides personal and emotional support which in my case was very important!
I am Pain-relieved. I am happier. I feel energized and now I am willing to try new things without fearing pain.
Lisette Berga-Ghersi, Calgary, Alberta
Prior to working with Dr. Joanny I was plagued with chronic sports related injuries and was frequently tense and impatient. I always seemed to be “sweating the small stuff” and, in turn, unable to let go of minor problems and issues that arose in my day to day life.
Dr. Joanny focused on restructuring my diet, addressing my old injuries, and balancing my overall lifestyle. Throughout my treatments I immediately started experiencing reduced levels of stress and relief of my injuries.
Over the course of treatment I gained knowledge of Chinese medicine and the philosophies behind it. This helped me understand other health care options available to me and expanded my outlook on health and wellness. I have gained a new level of calmness, my injuries appear to have finally healed properly and I am living a much more healthy and balanced lifestyle.
Finally, I have developed a strong relationship of trust with someone who is very knowledgeable and committed to help.
Scott, Calgary, Alberta
I was tired often; l went to work and went to the gym only 3 or 4 times a month because I was so tired. My family used to comment that I was paying for nothing. I came to see Dr. Joanny to lose weight – I was on the verge of size 16. My friend mentioned acupuncture because she was doing it for weight loss.
Dr. Joanny taught me how to eat properly – lots of vegetables, salad, some beef, some chicken, and some fish. I don’t eat tortillas or corn now. Last month I went 22 days to the gym and I exercised. I also now walk after supper for one hour. This is because I have a lot of energy now.
My friend told me I have changed a lot – she said I used to look sad, now I look fine, even just yesterday she told me this. She said that last December she thought my face looked like I didn’t have a life. She’s noticed a change.
I’m eating better. I feel calmer. I can handle life better. I feel more in control of life now. I am more independent minded and make more decisions. I am able to do more things on my own. I am more determined than ever to live my life the way I want to live it. I am a stronger person. I have lost 10 lbs and 2 dress sizes.
Maria Luna, Calgary, Alberta
I was going to emergency, having panic attacks, dizziness, palpitations of the heart, and I would see my MD who kept telling there was nothing wrong, but I felt like my body wasn’t mine anymore. I had cold feet, tingling in the legs, insomnia, chest pains, liver aches, kidney aches, and felt dead tired.
After receiving treatment with Dr. Joanny, cold feet is gone, anxiety attacks are practically gone; I’ve been able to sleep more; relaxed now, can concentrate better now, feel a lot calmer now, no palpitations, much less chest pains, more energy, and no more liver and kidney aches.
The work we’ve done together has been good. I like the way she tries different things; I like how she writes everything down at every session. She’s very detailed and doesn’t miss anything. I like the way she talks to me about not thinking about being sick and about being more positive. It’s mostly how she tries different things to find out what’s wrong.
Sylveste Ah Fat, Calgary, Alberta
Before working with Dr. Joanny, I had a seriously sore back and ribs.Prior to working with her I had already done some resting and ice packs with limited improvement. We consulted first and the main form of treatment or approach gained instant results. I was very happy. I would recommend the treatment to others.
Mike Stott, Southside Soccer Club, Calgary, Alberta
I felt like death with drenching cold sweats at night and no energy. After Joanny’s treatment I had more energy and it alleviated my aches and pains.
He got two treatments within 24 hours of each other and was in such good shape that he enjoyed his planned trip to Vancouver that weekend.
Allen Clayton, CEO, City Core Commercial Contracting
Thanks for reading my clients’ reinvention success stories! I hope these helped illustrate what you may also receive when you work with us! Make an appointment here.
