Fibromyalgia

[I was] diagnosed with fibromyalgia by a local rheumatologist seven years ago. The pain and discomfort is triggered by stress, weather changes and fatigue. As a school teacher, stress and fatigue is a constant factor in my life. This condition was becoming too much a part of my life and I knew that I needed to try additional treatment plans. My life was being controlled by the fibromyalgia and I was looking for a way to master it!

After receiving treatment at The Atlantic Center, I think my patience has paid off nicely. Now, I find myself dealing with stress in a more productive way; my ‘fibro-fogs’ are less frequent and overall I feel better. I look forward to my weekly treatment knowing that I will make it through the week with a smile on my face. Thank you, Rob, for helping me gain control over my life!

S.B., Allenhurst

Smoking Cessation

I hate to say it but I started smoking when I was nine years old, over thirty five years ago. I’ve attempted several methods in order to stop smoking. Prescriptions pills, self hypnosis, hypnosis, cold turkey (OUCH), jump up and down backwards on one foot with a chicken over my head. Yes I’ve tried quite a few options numerous attempts at each one of them and naturally spent a lot of money. Despite pending medical conditions that physicians’ insist would only worsen and do have the definite potential of becoming fatal, nothing worked.

Needless to say, I was at the end of my rope and willing to try anything and I’m sure many of you can relate…

Then I ran across The Atlantic Center for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine – Rob Balko here in Ocean Township. I can only thank the Power’s That Be I did!

The procedure is relatively quick and most definitely painless. I’m guaranteed that if at any time I feel I’m about to slip all I have to do is call, which is a real comfort knowing that support is always there.

Josie H., Eatontown, NJ

Insomnia

I came to The Atlantic Center for Acupuncture in the beginning of April 2007. My main cause for concern was that I wasn’t sleeping; it was caused by a tragedy in my life a year and a half before.

I had tried every over-the-counter and prescription sleep aid I could find. I had seen tons of doctors, who all said the same thing; I would eventually start to sleep again. After seeing Rob at The Atlantic Center he was sure he could help me. Well, at least one of us was! The first week I slept 3 nights, and over the next few weeks I began sleeping more and more.

Now I am sleeping 7 nights a week for at least 8 hours without any sort of aid, just my weekly acupuncture appointment. Not only am I sleeping again, but my days we filled with more energy. I can not ever thank him enough for giving me my life back

- Tracy F., Manalapan, NJ

Diabetes/Stress

Notwithstanding the fact that I must deal with several serious and chronic medical problems, acupuncture has contributed immensely to my improved health and well being.

- Rob R., Shrewsbury, NJ

Allergies/Low Back Pain

For many years I have been suffering from severe allergies and low back pain. After just a couple treatments from The Atlantic Center, I now experience no low back pain and my allergies have subsided greatly.

- Scott J., Long Branch, NJ

Migraine/Headache

I want to take this opportunity to thank you for providing me relief from my daily migraine headaches which I suffered through for more than three years. Being headache free for a record 49 days is a great gift. Your technique and skills in the field of alternative medicine are second to none.
You have given me my life back. I am no longer fearful of those dreadful daily attacks. I function at a higher level and am once again enjoying life like I did in my pre-headache days. I can’t thank you enough for all you have done and continue to do.

- Karen B., Toms River, NJ

Periodically, I suffer from migraine headaches which no amount of medicine seems to help. On one occasion I was suffering with a particularly persistent migraine and went directly to the acupuncture office. Honestly, within just a few minutes of treatment, I felt great relief. Through the rest of the day I was headache free! Now I suffer much less often and they are less severe.

- Elisabeth S., Toms River, NJ

Ankle Pain

I broke both my ankles in an accident two years ago. Since then I have been in severe pain all the time. After working with Rob for just a short time, I am happy to say I am pain free for the first time in two years.

- Jason H., Brick, NJ

Multiple Issues

When I first came to The Atlantic Center, I had multiple issues I wanted to address. Rob was able to prioritize those issues and work with me in a supportive manner… He is a genuinely caring acupuncturist, who takes the time to understand your emotional state as well as your physical state and uses all of the information to best serve your needs. He is truly a “wholistic” health practitioner.

- Elaine H., Matawan, NJ

General

I had 3 acupuncture treatments and noticed a distinct increase in my energy level

and an uplift in my general mood.

- Rick F., Ft. Myers, FL