Meet Dr. Aaron Oberst

Dr. Aaron Oberst was born and raised on the Jersey Shore. As a youth he was very active in sports such as martial arts, wrestling and weight training and he developed an enthusiasm for healthy living at an early age.

Immediately after graduating high school, Dr Oberst enlisted in the United States Marine Corps and spent the next four years in an infantry battalion. Dr O took well to military life, and excelled at his duties, earning subsequent "meritorious" promotions. By the end of his first and only tour of duty, Dr Oberst had attained the rank of sergeant and squad leader, and had trained in sixteen different countries. In 1997, Dr. Oberst was honorably discharged and entered the civilian sector, intent on pursuing a career in healthcare.

Having never been ear-marked "college material" Dr. Oberst began his studies at the remedial level. He would find that the life experience and confidence gained through his marine duties would be the catalyst for success in this realm. Throughout his undergraduate and graduate studies, Dr. Oberst sustained performance at the highest levels. On December 1, 2003, Dr. Oberst completed his Doctorate of Chiropractic degree (D.C.) from New York Chiropractic College, earning the magna cum laude distinction.

Chiropractic experience

After chiropractic college, Dr. Oberst was of a select group of individuals to be awarded an internship with the U.S. navy. He was sent to his old duty station, Camp Lejeune, to treat military personnel and take part in rounds with navy doctors across health disciplines. This internship was a tremendous experience, and diversified Dr. Oberst's knowledge as a physician; it was also a great opportunity for him to revisit his marine roots.

After the internship, Dr. Oberst took a position as an associate in a large, multidisciplinary clinic in Pennsylvania. Working at this state-of the-art facility allowed him to hone his clinical skills. In short order, Dr. Oberst earned the position of senior doctor, and later, quality assurance manager. He worked together with a multidisciplinary team to coordinate care for hundreds of patients on a weekly basis. Dr. O stayed in this position for approximately one year, and then decided to open up his own facility, using the knowledge and experience gleaned.

Dr. Oberst opened Healthy Balance Chiropractic & Wellness Center in July 2005. The facility specializes in the natural treatment of physical and nutritional maladies such as disc herniations, low back pain, neck pain, headache, jaw disorders, hand, wrist, and foot problems. Our multi-tiered, drug-free approach to healthcare and pain management has been very successful. As Dr. Oberst puts it,” when an individual's plan to retain their health begins to fail, someone must step in and institute a new plan, one that works, and is sustainable and unique to the needs of that person."

Unsatisfied at merely reducing a person's pain, Dr. Oberst's approach is to "help that individual reclaim their health...to fix the problem as best as possible." one unique feature inherent to Healthy Balance Chiropractic & Wellness Center is Oberst's Dr. Drill Instructor Program, for lifestyle change and health mentoring. This program is about scrutinizing eating, exercise, and stress habits that are bogging that person down. "Our theory is that if these items are left unidentified and unaddressed, no treatment will be effective in resolving the disease process. Ie if you're 400 pounds and your back hurts, if I don't get you committed to losing weight, your back will always hurt." using the Dr. Drill Instructor alter-ego, Oberst has established a platform to educate people on preventing disease and promoting longevity.

Licenses and certifications

Licensed Doctor of Chiropractic in the state of Pennsylvania
Fully certified with the national board of chiropractic examiners for both chiropractic and adjuncitve procedures
CPR and emergency cardiac care provider certified by the American Heart Association

Continuing Education

Elite sports science training seminar, US Olympic training center-lake placid
Hands on seminar focused on injury prevention and performance enhancement of elite athletes

Society of wellness integrated specialists, annual symposium
Seminar focusing on specific treatment strategies and management of weight training injuries

DSE masters seminars
Practice development seminar focused on business strategies and practice building procedures