Quit smoking with Laser Therapy
story reported in The Courier News - November 24, 2005
By ERICA LAMBERG
Correspondent
Instead of taking a smoking break during your lunch hour today, its now possible to break your smoking habit in just about the same amount of time.
At Laser Therapy Associates in North Plainfield, a cutting-edge treatment that takes approximately 20 minutes is administered using a slender, pen-like low-power laser that has a high success rate of smoking cessation.
"Our success rate is over 90 percent after only one session," said Danielle Carbo, director of the Laser Therapy Associates. Carbo said the setting is tranquil and the patient relaxes and listens to soothing music while sitting in a therapeutic massage system chair. "The session is so relaxing that many patients even fall asleep," she said. Carbo said the laser is applied to various pressure points including the ear, wrist and head.
The cost for smoking cessation therapy is $299 and is completed by appointment only. It includes a consultation, administration of the laser procedure and a post-session plan including antioxidants to empower you with the tools necessary to stay dedicated to your success as a nonsmoker. For those patients concerned about the weight gain associated with quitting, Carbo said the therapy also treats the pressure points related to weight control to stimulate your metabolism. "It's totally pain-free and it's a life-changing experience for people," Carbo added.
Additionally, a free booster is offered within eight weeks to those who may require further reinforcement to cement their success.
Carbo earned a bachelor's degree from Seton Hall University in South Orange and worked on Wall Street as a business and information technology specialist for 10 years. She said she was looking for a career change and learned about laser therapy from her father. "My dad had completed the laser therapy program to stop smoking and it totally worked for him," she said. "The results were amazing and I realized that this business would be a great business opportunity to pursue."
Currently, Carbo is a certified laser technician and administers laser therapy for patients who desire to stop smoking, for weight management and for stress reduction. "It's very rewarding for me to help people," she added.
