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Pacific Laser Therapy Centers in Santa Barbara, CA started from a passion for healthy living. Owners Nicole Koon and Sam Gross are former nicotine addicts who finally found a DRUG-FREE way to beat their addiction to nicotine with low-level laser therapy.
Sam is also no stranger to chronic pain.
Sam conquered his debilitating back pain (work related injury in 2001) with the use of cold laser and physical therapy.
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Niki Koon, MPA, PMP, LMT
Niki is a health care practioner specializing in Swedish massage therapy and is PLTC's principle investigator.
Sam Gross, MS, CLT
Sam is a certified laser therapist with a background in mental health and the health care industry. Sam's empathetic and confident nature will help you maintain your mind - body balance.
Photo courtesy Kelsey Crews Photography.
Healing Through Light - SAM'S JOURNEY BECOMING FREE OF CIGARETTES
As a child I insisted on sitting in the front seat of my mother's 1970 Olds Cutlass because I was fascinated by mothers uncanny ability to light a cigarette with one hand and change the radio station with the other while navigating our lime green Olds over the icy streets of Hamden, Connecticut. Not only was I fascinated by my mothers ritual of lighting cigarettes but delighted aroma of freshly lit tobacco and the warmth especially on a cold winter day. I began smoking at 14 while at camp. Cigarettes immediately became my true love in life. They were my study companion in college and soothed my aching heart. Cigarettes were my soothsayer, and my Shaman. They never failed me. They never gave up on me. Even in my darkest hour, cigarettes still welcomed me and loved me unconditionally even though I consciously knew they were killing me. In early 2006, I made a decision to finally quit. I was petrified at the thought of quitting. I had a serious 19 year love affair with smoking. I was also skeptical regarding smoking cessation treatments as I tried and failed miserably over the years to quit after spending thousands of dollars on the following:
1. Nicotine gum and patch (headaches, skin reaction, stomach upset)
2. Psychotropic meds (nausea, headaches, insomnia, mood swings)
3. Cold Turkey (relapsed after 2 days)
I have also had plenty of friends and colleagues who relapsed miserably after spending thousand of dollars on nicotine gum, hypnosis, and even psychotropic medication prescribed by their family doctor. In late 2006, I received a call from a family member (who is also a practicing physician and even a bigger skeptic than I am) who mentioned that he read online people world wide are successfully quitting with the help of low-level laser therapy. After doing my own research I figured I had nothing to lose except money and decided to take a chance and visit a low-level laser therapy clinic in San Diego. After two treatments I was smoke free! I could not believe (nor could my family and friends) that I was able to give up a lifetime of addiction in just two sessions! I still think of cigarettes now and then but that strong urge to smoke is gone forever. I was so excited about this amazingly effective therapy, I became committed to helping others who are suffering from this terrible addiction. It has been over two years and I am finally free from the bonds of nicotine!
Healthy Living is paramount to taking back your mind and body. LLLT will help your body reset its own "feel good" chemicals. Our staff gives you the tools to help release unhealthy habits and help you re-enforce results.
Clients are invited to join our Healthy Living Community for special events, healthy recipes, and member prices for LLLT booster sessions and massage therapy.
Paseo Nuevo Mall
735 State Street
Santa Barbara, CA
805-284-9468
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