In 1992, I was diagnosed with a herniated disc at L5 S1, in my back. I was referred to a specialist, who dealt with this type of medical problem, and was offered pain medication, physical therapy, and some alternative therapies being offered at the Institute. That same year, I found out I had full blown Osteoporosis, coupled with Degenerative Disc Disease. After a painful 12 years of searching for a doctor who realy understood me, Dr. Atlin came into my life, offering more than just a prescription. I began telling Dr. Atlin about my disc, my osteo, my degenerating discs. He stopped me, looked me in the eyes and said, "quit defining yourself by the disease". Dr. Atlin actually treated me, Barbara Neill, not only my disease. Due to Dr. Atlin's protocol and care, I lost 60 pounds, only taking 1/4 of the pain medication I used to take.Barbara Neill