About Absolute Balance Acupuncture Clinic
For over 18 years, our clinic has been committed to providing expert care based on evidence, experience, and trust. We proudly serve New Jersey, New York, and the surrounding areas, building a legacy of compassionate service.
Learn more about how we can be a part of your journey:
Our Services | Fertility | Pregnancy and Postpartum | Women’s Health | Pain Relief | Emotional Health | Holistic Healthcare
Our Practice
Recognizing the deeply personal nature of every journey, we take the time to understand your unique healthcare needs. Our practitioners work collaboratively with your medical team, ensuring that you are heard and understood throughout the process. Further, by integrating the principles of traditional medicine with the latest clinical research, we can enhance outcomes and support your well-being.
As one of fewer than 10 practices in New Jersey to be Board Certified in Reproductive Acupuncture by ABORM, we are dedicated to the highest standard of evidence-driven care. Through our extensive experience and personalized approach, our practitioners center profound commitment to your well-being, providing a balanced, supportive, and hopeful experience every step of the way.
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Our Team
TAYA VOLIN L.Ac, Dipl. O.M, FABORM, MD (Russia), is Board Certified in Acupuncture by the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM), licensed to practice in New York and New Jersey.
With over 20 years of clinical experience, Taya has driven countless positive results for her patients. She is an expert in the treatment of stress, pain conditions, infertility, women’s health issues, emotional wellness, smoking cessation and beyond.
Central to all is her core belief that integration of Western and Eastern medical traditions is the future of modern health care. Taya and the ABA team work closely with medical practitioners, specialists, and fertility clinics to provide patients with world-class care.
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Beyond NCCAOM, Taya is certified by the Council of Colleges of Acupuncture and Traditional Medicine (CCAOM) in Clean Needle Technique. She is a graduate of the Eastern School of Acupuncture and Traditional Medicine (ESATM) – one of the few schools of Oriental Medicine offering comprehensive training in different acupuncture styles.
Taya also received formal Chinese Herbal training at the Pacific College of Oriental Medicine (PCOM), completing hands-on hospital internships in China and Japan.
Prior to her professional training in Oriental Medicine, Taya earned her medical degree at the Moscow Medical Academy – one of the top five medical schools in Russia. After graduating, Taya was actively involved in the research of different alternative medical modalities. Areas of focus included endolymphatic therapy and laser medicine.
Professional member in good standing of:
- NCCAOM Diplomate (National Commission for Certification of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine)
- ASNY (Acupuncture Society of New York)
- NJACUS (New Jersey Acupuncture Society)
- AAAOM (American Association of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine)
- ASRM (American Society of Reproductive Medicine)
- RESOLVE (The National Infertility Association)
- ABORM (American Board of Oriental Reproductive Medicine)
LIZZY KATES, L.Ac, LMT brings more than 20 years of experience in wellness and therapeutic bodywork to her practice.
By combining Traditional Chinese Medicine with decades of therapeutic bodywork experience, Lizzy provides compassionate, individualized care to support fertility, women’s health, emotional well-being, pain relief, and overall wellness. She is committed to helping each patient feel supported, balanced, and comfortable on their journey to better health.
Lizzy lives with her husband and two children in Bergen County, New Jersey. Outside of the clinic, she is a professional musician, animal lover, and is fluent in American Sign Language.
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Lizzy began her career after earning her massage therapy certification from Healing Hands Institute in Westwood, New Jersey, in 2002, where she developed a passion for helping women through massage therapy, craniosacral therapy, and other hands-on healing modalities. Over the years, her extensive bodywork experience has led to particular expertise in treating TMJ dysfunction, vertigo, cervicogenic headaches and neck pain, and other nuanced conditions.
She later earned her Master’s degree in Acupuncture from the Eastern School of Acupuncture and Traditional Medicine in Bloomfield, New Jersey.
ANGELA EASTWICK is a licensed massage therapist, Reiki Master, and sound therapist specializing in holistic energy healing. She holds certifications in prenatal massage, craniosacral therapy, Biofield Tuning sound healing, and Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT tapping).
Angela’s holistic path began during the twelve years she lived in Jamaica, where she became immersed in natural healing practices and the island’s strong culture of herbal and spiritual wellness. This experience shaped her integrative approach to healing and inspired her lifelong dedication to mind-body-spirit care.
As a mother of two young boys and former owner of three hospitality businesses, Angela brings warmth, intuition, and real-life understanding into her work. She has a passion for working with women, especially those navigating the different stages of motherhood.
About Absolute Balance Acupuncture Clinic
At Absolute Balance Acupuncture Clinic, we are dedicated to providing specialized fertility acupuncture, proudly standing as 1 of only 6 clinics in New Jersey to be Board Certified in Reproductive Acupuncture by ABORM. We serve individuals and couples in Bergen, Passaic, and Rockland Counties, offering comprehensive support whether you are trying to conceive naturally or through IUI/IVF treatments.
We recognize the deeply personal and emotional nature of the fertility journey. Our approach involves taking the time to understand your unique needs and working collaboratively with your fertility team. By integrating the principles of traditional Chinese medicine with the latest research, we strive to enhance outcomes and support your path to parenthood.
With extensive experience, a personalized approach, and a profound commitment to your well-being, we aim to provide a balanced, supportive, and hopeful experience for every step of your fertility journey.
Our Team
Taya Volin L.Ac, Dipl. O.M, FABORM, MD (Russia), is a licensed acupuncturist in NJ and NY states and Nationally Board Certified (NCCAOM) to practice acupuncture and Chinese Herbal Medicine, Taya originally graduated from 1st Moscow Medical Academy with a Medical degree, where she was originally introduced to the acupuncture and Oriental Medicine. Later on she received a Master degree from Eastern School of Acupuncture and Traditional Medicine in Montclair, NJ, and formal Chinese Herbal training at the Pacific College of Oriental Medicine (PCOM), NY. She completed internship training in China and Japan’s hospitals.
Taya Volin is a Fellow of the American Board of Oriental Reproductive Medicine (ABORM) – one of less than 10 acupuncturists in the state of New Jersey Internationally Board Certified to provide services in the field of reproductive acupuncture, specializing in treatment of female and male infertility, as well as various gynecologic conditions.
Alexandra Sack L.Ac, Dipl. O.M, DACM, is a licensed acupuncturist in NJ and NY states, Nationally Board Certified in Acupuncture & Chinese Herbal Medicine. She holds a Doctorate in Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine and earned her master’s degree from Pacific College of Health & Science, where she focused her clinical training in women’s reproductive health, pregnancy, and postpartum care.
Alexandra trained in Japanese style acupuncture in Kyoto, Japan, and holds a dual master’s in Applied Physiology & Motor Learning from Columbia University. Alexandra is also certified in prenatal yoga, emphasizing a holistic approach to women’s health.
Support Your Body's Innate Ability to Heal
Whether you’re seeking acupuncture for fertility support, chronic pain management, or more, reach out today to learn how Absolute Balance Acupuncture can help you on your journey to well-being.