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Medical Spas: The Rejuvenation Guide

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Meet a Yodle Author

• Bari Weinberger – Bari Weinberger dedicates her practice exclusively to the fields of family and matrimonial law. She got her JD in 1997 from Suffolk University Law School and got her bachelors at University of Massachusetts.

• Abby Borbon-Roaquin – Abby Borbon-Roaquin is the manager and clinician at Ulan Medical Spa in San Diego, California. Roaquin has been a registered nurse for over 14 years and is an experienced clinician in medical aesthetic procedures. She is board certified by the International Healthcare Quality Certification board as a certified professional in healthcare quality. Roaquin fulfills her commitment to this designation by ensuring safe, effective, and quality care in all services provided at Ulan Medical Spa.

• Alan Roberts – M Alan Roberts is a professional writer living in Northeast Georgia, but anxiously awaiting the beginning of his soon-approaching global travels. Formally educated from the Ohio State University as an actuary, but loathing corporate environments, he has secluded himself in his wilderness home to concentrate on developing his wordsmithing craft. He lives with his pit-bull, Buckethead as well as his Rhode Island Red rooster and hen, Chicken Truck, Chicken Truck & Elvira. You can make contact with Alan at any time by visiting his holistic health website: http://10-4Life.com.

• Alex Tatarinov-Levin – Alex Tatarinov-Levin is the former project manager of The Yodler, the consumer education branch of Yodle, an online advertising company and business directory that proudly supports local businesses!

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• Angela Maguire – Angela Maguire is a freelance writer living in Providence, Rhode Island. In addition to writing specialized content and copy for web and print, she is also always working on personal writing projects that include a childrens book, novel, and collection of short stories. She likes to laugh, eat, read, and do yoga. You can reach Angela at angelaink@gmail.com.

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• Bart Kreiner – Dr. Bart Kreiner, DDS, grew up in Bel Air, Maryland. He attended Loyola College in Maryland and the University of Maryland Baltimore College of Dental Surgery. Dr. Kreiner's practice philosophy is to raise the standard of dental care, not just meet it. The most important aspect to achieving this goal is to have fun. With this in mind, he offers a relaxed practice atmosphere, filled with laughter as a direct reflection that he loves what he is doing. Apart from gaining many certificates, including the certificate from the Academy of Dentistry for the Handicapped and the certificate into the Gamma Pi Delta Prosthodontic Society, Dr. Kreiner graduated in 1990 from the Advanced General Dentistry Residency program at the University of Maryland Dental School, and also received the Certificate in Proficiency of Treatment in the Medically Compromised Patient that year. He is a member of the American Dental Association (ADA), the Maryland State Dental Association (MSDA), and the Harford Cecil Dental Society (HCDS). He is also a member of Academy of General Dentistry and the Academy of Laser Dentistry.

• Ben Goldman – Ben Goldman is a writer, except when it comes to writing bios. Ben is also working on his first TV deal. bling bling!

• Benjamin Ginter – Benjamin J. Ginter graduated from Muhlenberg College in 1998 with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Business and Psychology. He attended New York Law School and earned his Juris Doctorate in 2001. He is a proud member of the American Bar Association, both the Union County and Essex County Bar Associations and the National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys. Over the last seven years, he has worked in many different fields of the law, particularly in the field of Consumer Bankruptcy. It has always been his mission to offer quality, friendly, personalized legal service to all of his clients at affordable fees, which he does through the Law Offices of Benjamin J. Ginter based in Cranford, New Jersey.

• Bill Lutz – Studying electrical engineering and earning a degree in architecture has given me a solid advantage in solving the myriad of residential electrical problems. Generation 3 Electrical, Inc. takes pride in every job - building confidence by how we do things - by being prompt, thorough and leaving every job site finished and clean.

• Bill Tyrrell – In January 2008, Bill Tyrell was a manager at FedEx when people in his office began complaining about health problems. Tyrell called in a mold specialist who found mold in the office walls. After consulting the specialist, Bill became interested in mold removal and set out to open his own business. Over time, he has also been trained and practices methamphetamine laboratory and trauma scene cleanup. He services most of the Midwest. If you’ve got a problem on your hands, Bill can take care of your mess.

• Billy Gafford – You can trust the experienced craftsmen at Handyman Connection to refresh, repair or remodel your home. Whatever your project, we'll make sure it's done right. Our professional craftsmen are bonded, licensed and insured. Handyman Connection handles your small to medium-sized jobs including bath, basement and kitchen remodeling; attic and garage finishing; carpentry; ceramic tile; decks; electrical work; fences; drywall install, patch or replace; painting and wall treatments; shelving and storage; plumbing and general home maintenance. Working with Handyman Connection takes the worry out of home improvement, repairs and remodeling.

• Brad Haines – After graduating from Auburn University, Dr. Brad S. Haines received his DDS from Louisiana State University Dental School. He has practiced general dentistry and cosmetic dentistry in the Lake Norman area for more than seven years. He enjoys seeing patients have fun during their dental visits at White and Haines Advanced Dentistry in Cornelius, North Carolina, and strives to help them plan and achieve their short- and long-term dental goals. Dr. Haines is appreciative that dentistry allows him to interact with patients from all walks of life. Professional affiliations include the American Dental Association, Charlotte Dental Society, Iredell Dental Society, American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, and Dental Organization for Conscious Sedation. Dr. Haines constantly enhances his dental skills through continuing education and has completed several certifications at the Nash Institute for Dental Learning, where he also works as a student mentor.

• Brian Hurley – Dr. Brian Wyche Hurley is medical director of Illumination MedSpa in Irmo, South Carolina. Dr. Hurley received his BS (’83) and MD (’89) from Howard University in Washington, D.C. He completed his residency in Internal Medicine at Maricopa Medical Center in Phoenix, Arizona in 1993, and has since been involved in academic medicine. Dr. Hurley then worked as an assistant professor of Medicine and staff hospitalist at the Mayo Clinic College of Medicine in Scottsdale, Arizona. He moved back home to Columbia, South Carolina, in 2005 to become medical director of Hospital Internal Medicine at Palmetto Health Richland. In 2008, Dr. Hurley resigned as the medical director to pursue his true passion, and established Illumination MedSpa. He still works an assistant professor of Medicine at the University of South Carolina School of Medicine and is a board-certified internist with additional training and certification in medical cosmetic procedures. He was elected as a Fellow of the American College of Physicians and is an active member of the American Society For Laser Medicine and Surgery.

• Bruce Wetterer – Bruce Wetterer, owner of Imperial Pool and Spa Services in Indianapolis, Indiana, says his informal pool business began at the age of 11 when his father handed over the responsibility of maintaining their family pool. From there, Wetterer extended his pool servicing to include nearby neighbors and continued doing so throughout his years of high school and during his time as an undergraduate at Indiana University. Following college, Wetterer said he went into the corporate world but soon realized that he wasn’t a “suit and tie” kind of guy. Soon after, he returned to servicing pools and spas and officially purchased Imperial in 1983. In the following 25 years, the business has transformed into a full service company that handles every facet of pool, spa and hot-tub servicing.

• Bryan Sebring – Bryan Sebring has been in the construction industry since 1993 and opened his own company, Sebring Services, in 1999. For more than 15 years, Sebring says he has been doing what he loves -- designing and remodeling while developing close friendships and lasting relationships with his customers. When it comes to building a relationship with clients, Sebring says his philosophy is simply to listen. By truly listening to customers' needs, concerns and wants, Sebring Services can make those requirements become a reality. Additionally, no matter what obstacle each custom project brings, Sebring never compromise attention to detail and strive to deliver unmatched craftsmanship.

• Carol and David Bryant – Carol and David Bryant are owners of Eden Crest Properties, LLC, based in the Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg areas of eastern Tennessee. With years of experience in the real estate world and a MBA from the Citadel, Carol specializes in the investment market and is the broker for both Eden Crest Properties, L.L.C. and Eden Crest Vacation Rentals, Inc. David is a fully licensed real estate broker who specializes in the investment market, making sure clients make an informed decision before buying. He has also worked heavily in the insurance and financial planning arena, so he has the quick aptitude for number crunching required for the savvy investor. Together, this husband and wife team have almost 30 years of combined experience, acting with honesty and integrity to help their clients get great returns on their investment from both rental income and property appreciation.

• Charles Flaxman – Charles Flaxman is a personal injury lawyer in Hollywood, Florida and the head of the Flaxman Law Group. After graduating from Hofstra University, Flaxman worked for 10 years as an insurance claims adjuster. He graduated from Nova Southeastern Law School and has been fighting personal injury cases for over 37 years.

• Charles Pellaton – Charles Pellaton is the experienced expert owner of Quality Dry Basements in Wilton, Connecticut. He received his degree of Architecture and Fine Arts from Colgate University, and went on to become the Vice President of Development at Pierre Pellaton Enterprise LI NY, where he handled development of commercial properties. He also deal with acquisition and syndication of commercial properties for Merrill Lynch Pierce Fenner and Smith Investment Banker Realty Division, before moving on to partner at Reuss Capital, developing shopping centers, office buildings, warehouses, condominiums, and more. Basically, Pellaton knows all aspects of construction and property, in and out. Which primed him perfectly to shift into waterproofing, and eventually found his own business. Quality Dry Basements serves Long Island, Westchester County, Sullivan County, Dutchess County, and Orange County in New York, and all of Connecticut - New Jersey coming soon! Pellaton takes pride in recruiting the best of the best, to form an entire company of experienced pros so his customers know they're in good hands.

• Chris Hampton – Chris Hampton is the owner of Boogie Heads. Chris started his first business, a home photography business for newborn babies, and developed it into the well-known "Playtime Portraits". In 1999, Chris began "Vaudeville Cafe," a family-friendly entertainment attraction that serves Italian cuisine and displays interactive comedy shows.

• Chris Kopecky – The Traffic Lawyers of Kopecky Law, P.A. holds the highest rating (A-V) a law firm can hold for competency and integrity (Martindale Hubbell). Its founder and lead counsel, Christopher E. Kopecky, is a teaching lawyer. He is a professor of law at several colleges, including Avila University and Rockhurst University, where he is has been teaching litigation for the last seven years. He also regularly teaches lawyers at continuing legal education seminars for the Kansas City Metropolitan Bar Association. Kopecky is a Judge Pro Tem for Olathe Municipal Court and is past chair of the Municipal Courts Committee of Kansas City Metropolitan Bar Association. He was recognized as "Best of the Bar" by the Kansas City Business Journal for the last five years, and was also in the first graduating class of the Greater Kansas City Bar Leadership Academy. He has been interviewed and quoted by NBC Action News, the Kansas City Star, The Kansas City Business Journal, The Kansas City Small Business Monthly, and Missouri Lawyer's Weekly. He was also featured on a radio show called “The Entrepreneurial Moment” wherein he gave advice to other entrepreneurs about how to achieve the American Dream by focusing on customer service. He received his bachelor's degree from Rockhurst University in 1988 with a triple major in Psychology, Philosophy, and Economics, and his law degree from Saint Louis University School of Law in 1991 where he was a staff editor of the St. Louis University Law Journal (Law Review) and received an Academic Award for having the highest grade.

• Chris Welsher – Chris Welsher is the proud owner of Murcielago Limos, a limousine service that is dedicated to serving the greater Kansas City metro area. Having spent many years in the auto industry, Welsher decided to put his managerial and customer service skills to good use by opening up his own limousine company two and a half years ago. Welsher’s goal is to provide his customers with courteous, reliable, and affordable service. He also hopes to one day open up his own night club and use his fleet of limos to shuttle passengers to it in style.

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• Claiborne Ferguson – Claiborne Ferguson graduated from Rhodes College and attended Mississippi College School of Law, where he was awarded a full scholarship and graduated Magna Cum Laude. The majority of his practice has been devoted to criminal law and police misconduct (with experience in civil litigation, legal malpractice personal injury and real estate law). Ferguson, who now works at the Claiborne Ferguson law firm in Memphis, Tennessee, now devotes his practice to DUI defense and capital murder cases. Both cases require a vast knowledge of science and law, which is why he has extensive training in both areas. Without this training, Ferguson feels that many of the possible avenues of attacking the state's case are overlooked or discounted.

• Clarke Watson – Clarke W. Watson is the owner of Advanced Septic Solutions, a full-service septic system contractor located in Scottsdale, Arizona. Licensed for work in both residential and commercial septic systems, Watson is a longtime resident of Arizona who has been working in the construction business since 1972. Over the course of his career, he has installed, repaired, inspected, and designed hundreds of septic systems, including a $250,000 system that took six weeks to install. Watson is also a past president of the Home Builders Association and a past chairman of the State Commercial/Industrial Council.

• Chaim Lazaros – Chaim Lazaros is a freelance writer, independent radio and film producer and a real life superhero. While not saving the world, Chaim interviews artists for 89.9 FM WKCR, produces Superheroes Anonymous: The Documentary and writes for the online advertising agency, Yodle. Chaim is a recent graduate of Columbia University and resides in Gotham City.

• Courtney Iseman – Courtney Iseman is a 2008 graduate of Fordham University with a Bachelors in Communications. Until college, she acted professionally, performing on Broadway, off-Broadway, and national tours, as well as on television, film, and in the recording studio. She then turned her focus toward the business side of the industry which lead down paths of publicity, marketing, and writing.

• D. Gordon Rye – After completing his undergraduate education at Gustavus Adolphus College in Minnesota, D. Gordon Rye, D.D.S., went on to earn his Doctor of Dental Surgery at Medical College of Virginia in Richmond and complete a two-year residency at the University of Virginia Hospital. Since opening his own practice in 1983, Dr. Rye has trained with some of the world’s most prominent cosmetic dental specialists, and has become a top provider of advanced and comprehensive aesthetic dentistry. Dr. Rye is a member of the American Dental Association and the Academy of General Dentistry, among other organizations, and was voted one of the best cosmetic dentists in Northern Virginia and in the Washington D.C. area. With more than 26 years of experience Dr. Rye is committed to quality, outcome-based dentistry, combining art, science, and technology with personalized care.

• Da-Hea An – I'm a bibliophile at heart more than anything else I can ever be on the surface. I can talk you into a hole if you get on my bad side, and I might do it just for fun if I think you are interesting enough. Good side of this being that I can talk to anyone about more or less anything, so you won't resort to drowning yourself in a beverage if we ever go anywhere together.

• Dale Anderson – Dale Anderson is the owner and president of the Tacoma, Washington, branch of Right At Home in-home care agency. For over 20 years, Anderson has worked to serve his community as a pastor, a military serviceman, and a medically trained caregiver in nursing homes, clinics, and hospitals. His experience helping others plus his medical experience gives him a unique understanding of the in-home care service. He takes pride in truly reaching out to the sick and elderly, and making sure each of their needs is met with carefully trained staff members and the finest customer service.

• Dan Darvey – Dan Darvey is the senior managing partner of Trade Mark Design & Build, based in Hawthorne, New Jersey, and has 20 years experience in the kitchen and bath industry. He is in charge of project coordination, cabinetry engineering, customer service and quality control. As part of his remit, he integrates and coordinates activities of the office and subcontractors inclusive of specification, product functionality and layout, defined-design criteria, complete project planning and cost estimates to meet the customer's needs. Dan is an organized, highly motivated, and detail-directed problem solver, and has a proven ability to work in unison with staff and office personnel.

• Dan Mahaney – Dan Mahaney has owned his CertaPro Painters franchise in Nashville, Tennessee in 1995. Prior to this venutre, the painting and contracting expert held a management position with a local contracting company for 14 years. Mahaney's Nashville CertaPro Painters location has been awarded Franchise of the Year twice, and continues to receive annual awards for excellence in customer service and business development.

• Daniel Fish – Daniel Fish is the proud owner of Daniel Fish Plumbing, a company that has been serving California's Los Angeles and Ventura counties since 1981. As part of his commitment to impeccable customer service and quality work, Fish uses the latest technologies and materials for all of his cleaning, maintenance, and repair services.

• Daniel Fisher – Daniel Fisher of the law firm Fisher & Frommer, NYC is an immigration attorney who has been helping people with all of their immigration-related needs since 2005. Fisher received his law degree from Barry University and is authorized to represent clients in immigration courts anywhere in the United States.

• Danny Walker – Following his four years of service in the United States Marine Corp, Danny Walker decided to become his own boss. And after five years of self employment, Walker purchased the Grass Valley, California branch of Furniture Medic in 2006. His current position, he says, is more satisfying than any other business endeavor he has ever been a part of. The franchise, which has over 300 locations nationwide, is a world leader in furniture repair and restoration. What separates Furniture Medic from many of its competitors is their dedication to their customers. Instead of having to bring your furniture to a warehouse or store, Furniture Medic brings their services directly to you. This widens the spectrum of how many areas of your home the specialists can refinish. Walker and his team are experts in restoring damaged and broken wood and leather furniture both quickly and thoroughly. Their skills have also been used in completely transforming kitchens, restaurants and entire offices in a fraction of the time it would take for a traditional remodel.

• Dave Park – Dave Park has been in, out, under, and around the construction business for the last 32 years. For the last 20 years, he has kept himself busy designing, building, constructing, developing and inspecting over 1,000 homes, neighborhoods, and commercial buildings. Park owns Revere Construction Management, Williams & Park, Inc., The Maverick Builder and Advantage Inspection, based in Raleigh, North Carolina. He holds a contractor’s license in Florida and North Carolina, a North Carolina Home Inspector's license, and a North Carolina Real Estate License. He provides educational workshops for small business in the North Carolina market teaching class seminars in home construction, home inspection, home warranty, business dynamics, marketing, sales and risk management. As a specialist in discovery, disclosure, and documentation of residential concerns, Park has just completed his new book, “Business in the Crawl Space”, and is currently working on another.

• David Bottger – David Bottger attained his undergraduate degree from Princeton University. He earned his medical degree at Temple University, his general surgical degree at University of Cincinatti, and his degree in plastic and hand surgery at the Cleveland Clinic. He has been practicing for nearly 20 years and specializes in breast surgery and body contouring.

• David Carter – David Carter is the owner and CEO of Handy Man Repairs, Inc., based in Philadelphia, Mississippi. He is also a member of the Society of Automotive Engineers and the National Kitchen & Bath Association. After receiving his BS in Engineering from the U.S. Naval Academy in 1969, Carter went on to obtain his MBA from Georgia College in 1987. With more than 50 years of experience in home repairs and renovations, Carter has become an expert in the areas of carpentry, plumbing, electrical, mechanical and painting.

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• David Maddox – David Maddox is owner and president of the family-owned and operatedTuxedo Mosquito Control. He was in the software business throughout his life. But then, discovered this solution to mosquito problem. And now, he's been in the business for 5 years.

• David Pinsley – David Pinsley is vice president/senior designer/sales executive for First Rate Renovations, Inc. and Cultured Marble Products in San Leandro, California, serving the East Bay area. He has held positions as sales executive for several medium- to large-sized remodeling organizations, as well as being former owner/president of Federal Building Co. of Oakland, California, for 24 years. He is a current member and past chairman of the Board of Directors of the Better Business Bureau of the greater Bay area, a long-time Rotarian and 30-year plus member of the Aahmes Shrine, and has affiliations with the Oakland Scottish Rite and the Oakland Durant Rockridge Masonic Lodge. Pinsley is also past president of the Remodelers Council division of the National Association of Home Builders. He is a holder of the Certified Remodeler certification as presented by the National Association of the Remodeling Industry as well as the Certified Graduate Remodeler certification as presented by the National Association of Home Builders. He has over 40 year's full-time experience in the general contracting field covering all aspects of construction with a specialty in the kitchen and bath area, and is the holder of License #255821 B1 General Building Contractor, C33 Painting Contractor, and HIC Home Improvement Contractor as issued by the State Contractors License Board of California.

• David Reid – Dr. David S. Reid graduated from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 1978. After completing his medical education at Wake Forest University School of Medicine in 1983, Dr. Reid went on to complete a General Surgery residency through the Naval Medical Center in Maryland, along with a Plastic Surgery residency at Walter Reed Medical Center. He has been in private practice as a plastic surgeon since 1995 and is a board certified plastic surgeon, as well as a member of both the American Medical Association and the American Society of Plastic Surgeons.

• Derek Busciglio – Derek M. Busciglio, D.M.D. runs Busciglio Orthodontics with his father, orthodontist John A. Busciglio, bringing beautiful, confident smiles throughout the Brandon, Florida and Plant City, Florida areas. He offers variety of treatment options ranging from traditional, time-proven appliances to the latest innovative orthodontic advancements and Invisalign. His dedicated team of highly-qualified professionals is committed to determining which treatment solution is best suited for your specific orthodontic needs, thus rendering the ideal result that you can depend on any time you visit. Dr. Busciglio graduated from the University of South Florida with a BA in Interdisciplinary Natural Sciences with an emphasis in chemistry. He received his DMD from Tufts University School of Dental Medicine, where he did a post-graduate in residency in Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics. He is a member of several professional organizations, including Diplomat of the American Board of Orthodontics, the American Association of Orthodontics, the American Dental Association and the Florida Society of Maxillofacial Orthopedics.

• Dr. Ulysses Agpaoa – Dr. Ulysses Agpaoa is the Medical Director of Hudson Laser Skin Care, a medical spa located in Northern New Jersey. Dr. Agpaoa is board certified and has been helping people improve their appearances since 1996. He is qualified to perform treatments with the Cutera IPL and Laser, and is a member of the American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery. Dr. Agpaoa understands how important it is for people to look and feel their best. For this reason, his goal is to provide clients with a combination of the latest skin-related technologies coupled with excellent customer service.

• Dr. Raymond J. Huntington – Dr. Raymond J. Huntington is co-founder of Huntington Learning Center, which has helped children achieve success in school for 26 years. For more information about how Huntington can help your child, call 1 800 CAN LEARN.

• Dr. Gregg D. Rubinstein – Dr. Rubinstein attended the New York Chiropractic College where he received his Doctorate in Chiropractic. In addition, he completed post graduate studies in orthopedics and treatment of the low back including a lecture/study certificate program in advanced clinical radiographic studies. Experienced in Family care, as well as sports and dance related injuries, Dr. Rubinstein’s goals are simple. To provide the highest quality health care possible for you and your family by keeping pace with the most modern methods of patient care, education and a commitment to the needs of the patient. Dr. Rubinstein attributes his success to the fact that he genuinely cares about his patients and they sense that.

• Ed Cotter – Ed is currently an entrepreneur and Regional Owner of the Southwest Seniors Helping Seniors (SHS) in-home services. SHS’ mission is to improve the quality of life of seniors by providing non-medical in-home services to allow seniors to live in their homes longer with dignity and independence. From September 1999 to May 2009, Ed was the Vice President, Compliance & Government Relations, Health Net, Inc. Ed’s responsibilities included administering the Medicare compliance program and management of relations with the Agency that administers Medicare, CMS. Ed designed and implemented Health Net’s first Medicare compliance program. The compliance program adapted to frequent changes in Medicare, addressed all aspects of Medicare performance and was consistent with the best practices in the compliance arena. Ed provided leadership in the expansion of Health Net’s Medicare business as a member of the Senior Products Division executive management team over the last 5 years growing the Division’s annual revenue from $1.4 to over $4.0 billion. HN membership grew to over 700K members. Before coming to Health Net, Ed was a member of Kaiser Permanente’s corporate legal department for six years providing enterprise-wide legal services on all aspects of health care regulation.

• Edmund Chein – Dr. Edmund Chein, head of the Life Extension Institute in Palm Springs, California, received his post graduate medical training at the University of Southern California Medical Center in the specialty of Rehabilitation Medicine. Dr. Chein is also a licensed private forensic investigator. He retired from forensic medicine in the 1990s and began research in bioidentical hormones and their relationship to DNA. He discovered that telomeres found in DNA control the human aging process (the field that won the Nobel Prize in Medicine in 2009) and that telomeres in our DNA are controlled by telomerase, which in turn are activated by hormones. Chein parlayed this discovery into a collaborative study with the Medical College of Wisconsin, where he tested 1,000 human subjects by restoring nine of their bioidentical hormones, including the Human Growth Hormone, to their 20-year-old levels. This process became an anti-aging procedure that reversed up to 20 years of biological age. Dr. Chein holds a patent for this anti-aging procedure in the United States, British Commonwealth and the People's Republic of China.

• Elliot J. Wiesner – Elliot Wiesner is an attorney who has spent the past 11 years helping New Jersey residents tackle a variety of legal matters, from traffic violations to DWI charges to contract and family-related issues. He is a member of the New Jersey State Bar Association and operates out of New Brunswick, New Jersey.

• Elliott Connie – Elliott Connie is a licensed professional counselor in Texas and the author of The Art of Solution Focused Therapy. He focuses on couples, family and substance abuse counseling in his private practice in Keller, TX. He received his BA and masters degrees at Texas Wesleyan University and is currently a PhD student in Family Therapy at Texas Woman’s University.

• Enrico DiVito – Dr. Enrico DiVito is a native of the Phoenix metropolitan area and earned his undergraduate degree from Arizona State University. He went on to earn his D.D.S. at the University of the Pacific Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry in San Francisco, California, and returned home to Arizona in 1980 to establish a private practice in South Scottsdale. In 2007, Dr. DiVito moved his practice to North Scottsdale and established the Arizona Center for Laser Dentistry, where he incorporates the latest techniques and cutting-edge technology to provide his patients with the safest, most effective and minimally invasive procedures. In addition to an expertise in general and cosmetic dentistry, Dr. DiVito has advanced training and expertise in craniomandibular disorder as it relates to internal derangement, joint disease, arthropathy, trauma and joint incompetency.

• Enrique Ramirez – Enrique Ramirez is the owner of PuroClean Property Paramedics, an emergency cleaning service that is dedicated to serving customers in Wisconsin’s Dane, Sauk, and Columbia counties. Enrique is IICRC certified and is experienced in tackling a variety of home-related disasters. Along with his knowledge of effective cleaning methods and techniques, Ramirezbrings an ingrained sense of kindness and compassion to the table. In fact, Ramirez has dedicated both his professional and personal life to helping others in need. After spending many years as a foster parent, Ramirez adopted two children and welcomed them into his already-large family. It is only fitting that he spend his days (and nights) serving those who are less fortunate.

• Farhan Hussain – Farhan Hussain is the director and owner of Club Z! In-Home Tutoring Services which promotes one-on-one, in-home tutoring sessions for children of all ages and academic levels. Club-Z! offers SAT prep, language tutoring and homework help as well as helping children with learning disabilities. In addition to being the owner of Club-Z!, Hussain also tutors children in statistics, math and data analysis.

• Farshad Bakhtyari – Dr. Farshad Bakhtyari completed his undergraduate and graduate studies at Boston University. There, he served his residency in Advanced General Dentisty. Now, while residing in northern Virginia, his practice is located in Oak Hill, Virginia, where he enjoys providing an array of services and treatments for his patients.

• Ferdinand Steyer – The Austrian-born Ferdinand Steyer comes from a long line of master carpenters and was told from a young age that he was destined to carry on the family business in Austria. However, after falling in love with America, Steyer decided to pass the traditions of his family onto his cousin and set his sights on moving to the United States permanently. By 1982, Steyer started his first design company in Connecticut, where he worked alongside some of the most prominent architects in the country. After selling his initial company and working in the corporate world for a few years, Steyer started Mountain Works LLC in 2000. Since then, Steyer enjoys working on the smaller projects he undertakes because they allow him to be on the job site everyday, practicing his craft and making sure that everything runs smoothly.

• Fred Wagner – After serving 27 years in the United States Air Force, Fred Wagner retired in September 2000. After a two weeks of retirement, he started working as the general manager of Poolman 2000 Inc. In April 2004, Wagner was promoted to company president. Wagner and his team have built Poolman to a company which services over 5,500 pools per week. Since Wagner first started at Poolman, the company has opened a commercial pool service division as well as a remodeling division.

• G.W. Schamback – Dr. G.W. Schamback, D.D.S., runs Perfect Smile Dental in Stuart, Florida, which is between Orlando and Fort Lauderdale. He is a 1972 graduate of the Medical College of Virginia. Dr. Schamback is continually educating himself and his staff on the newest techniques and technological advances in order to offer you state-of-the-art, comfortable, and personalized dental care. He has completed thousands of hours of continuing education courses in all phases of dentistry. He has also served as a Captain in the U.S. Air Force. Dr. Schamback is a member of the American Dental Association, the Florida Dental Association, Treasure Coast Dental Society, the Academy of General Dentistry, and the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry.

• Gary Trevano – Since 1998, Quality Master Services has been ready to service you 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. We have specialized in responding to emergency calls for water, sewage, mold, smoke and fire damage. Whether it's home or business, we have the trained personnel and equipment to get to your loss quickly, minimize further damage, and begin the restoration process.

• Gene Rubinstein – Gene Rubinstein M.D. is a Los Angeles dermatologist certified by the American Board of Dermatology and has extensive research expertise in both medical and aesthetic dermatology. As a graduate of Boston University School of Medicine, Dr. Rubinstein completed his dermatology residency at the University of California, Irvine. Dr. Rubinstein has written numerous articles for medical journals and presents research at national meetings. He is currently a clinical instructor at UCLA where he teaches dermatology residents on lasers, fillers and other procedures in dermatology. His expertise includes treatment of acne and psoriasis, phototherapy and the rejuvenation of aging skin among other specialties.

• Gordon Fenderson – Gordon Fenderson received a B.S. degree in Political Science from Appalachian State University and a J.D. from Florida Coastal School of Law. He is a member of the Florida Bar, Jacksonville Bar Association, Middle District of Florida, and Florida Justice Association. Concentrating his legal practice on personal injury accident claims and DUI defense, Fenderson has represented numerous clients throughout the state of Florida. He fights to recover losses from accident-related injuries while helping clients understand the legal and insurance landscapes. He represents DUI defendants by giving them a strong voice in court and helping them through their difficult time with compassion, as well as the honest answers and information they need. In addition to practicing law, Fenderson volunteers his time as a judge in Teen Court, a local intervention program that helps first-time, teenaged offenders avoid incarceration and get their lives on the right track.

• Guljeet Sohal – Dr. Guljeet Sohal graduated from the University of Texas at Austin and attended medical school at the American University of the Caribbean on St. Maarten. She began her residency at Baylor College of Medicine before starting work as assistant professor at Baylor College of Medicine with a focus in women’s health. She is now bringing personal, specialized care back into the practice of medicine in her hometown of Cypress, Texas with Balle Bliss Medical Spa.

• Harold Howard – Harold Howard is the owner of Harold Howard’s Painting Service, which is based in Columbia, Maryland, and serves Howard, Baltimore, Ann Arundel, Carroll, and Hartford counties. Howard graduated from Baltimore’s Morgan State University in 1975. He learned the painting trade by working for his father, who also owned a painting business. Howard’s company – small with only five permanent employees – performs painting services, drywall installation and repair, carpentry, plumbing, and electrical work.

• Harvey Howard – Harvey Howard is the owner of My Gym Children's Fitness Center in Cherry Hill, New Jersey. He is a certified Special Education teacher, Elementary Teacher, Guidance Counselor, Student Assistance Professional. He has 26 one-hour lectures comprising a series on Healthy and Dysfunctional Family Systems. He worked with many families in his years of education.

• Henry Wade – Henry Wade has been practicing law in Texas for over 20 years. He received a Bachelor of Business Administration degree from Southern Methodist University in 1977 and graduated magna cum laude from Texas Tech University School of Law in 1988. In 1988, Wade was licensed by the State Bar of Texas and is a member of the Dallas Bar Association, State Bar of Texas, Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association and National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. Serving as an assistant district attorney in Dallas and Bell counties from 1989 to 1991, Wade was the felony prosecutor in over 100 jury trials, including murder, aggravated robbery and drug distribution. From 1995 to 1998, he served as judge of County Criminal Court No.1 in Dallas County and was elected by his peers as local administrative judge to oversee both criminal and civil county courts. In 1996, he was elected as judge of the 292nd Judicial District Court in Dallas County and handled felony cases ranging from theft to capital murder and presided over plea negotiations, bench trials and jury trials. Since 2007, Wade has been a member of The Wade Law Firm, P.C. as a general trial attorney with an emphasis on criminal litigation at both the state and federal levels. He is qualified as an expert witness and has testified in criminal law matters.

• Howard Shachter – Howard Shachter is a principal and vice president of U.S. Waterproofing & Construction Company, a foundation waterproofing contractor serving the Chicago metro area. A family-owned business, now in their third generation, U.S. Waterproofing has been fixing basements since 1957 and can count more than 250,000 customers over the past 52 years.

• Indra Jhaveri – Indra Jhaveri is the owner of AMI Diamond & Jewelry, a Phoenix, Arizona store specializing in avariety of precious stones and jewelry pieces. From custom designs to engagement rings, Jhaveri's goal is to use his 25 years of experience in the industry to provide customers with jewelry that is both high quality and stunning.

• Isabelle Farmer – Dr. Isabelle Farmer attended Texas A & M University and then completed her graduate studies at the University of Texas Dental Branch at Houston. She has been in private practice since 1984, starting out in Plano, Texas, and later opening Houston SmileDocs in 2007. She is a member of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, and has extensive experience with porcelain crowns and veneers, bonded tooth colored fillings, dental implants, and cosmetic dentures.

• Jack Elder – Dr. Jack Elder is a cosmetic dentist who practices his art in Benicia, California. With 30 years of experience under his belt, Dr. Elder makes it his business to keep up with the latest technologies and advances in his field in order to pass such benefits along to his customers. He also offers pediatric dental services with a focus on tooth decay prevention and childhood education on proper oral hygiene. Dr. Elder believes that every person should walk around feeling confident in his or her smile, and has dedicated his professional career to ensuring that his patients can experience just that.

• Jacob Lehman – Jacob Lehman began trapping animals as a young man growing up in the Tidewater region of Virginia. After serving 10 years in the U.S. Army, he moved to Northern Virginia, where for the last eight years he has worked as a wildlife control specialist dealing with everything from snakes to bats to flying squirrels to beavers. Lehman has removed animals and performed exclusion work at apartment complexes, historic houses, restaurants, and golf courses all over the D.C. metro area, especially in Northern Virginia.

• Jacqueline Cataldo – A recent graduate of Seton Hall with an M.A. in counseling, Jacqueline Cataldo is a contributing editor and writer for Bright Hub and the Yodler.

• James Brown – James Brown Jr is operations manager of 1-800 Dump Runs of Hartford LLC, located in Manchester, Connecticut. It is a bulky waste removal company specializing in container rentals ranging in size from 6 to 40 cubic yards, for both commercial and residential customers. The business also provides the more niche-based Dump Runs Service, which supplies the containers and staff to load the material, from wherever that material may be. Prior to entering the the bulky waste field, Brown gained experience in many other fields. He was a technical support manager for a national Internet service provider, a systems analyst for a major pharmaceutical company, and a network manager and installer/computer repair technician. He is professionally trained in industrial electronics, computer network design and repair, computer systems and IT, and holds multiple certifications within the repair industry.

• James Cummings – James Cummings is the general manager of Servpro of Ahwatukee & South Tempe in Arizona, a branch of Servpro, the national fire and water cleanup and restoration company.

• Jason Deitch – Jason Deitch is the owner of I-Need-a-Personal-Injury-Lawyer.com, a Boca Raton, Florida-based service that helps people find personal injury lawyers. He graduated from the University of Florida in 1989 with a B.A. in Anthropology, and from St. Thomas University School of Law in 1994. He opened his own personal injury law practice in Fort Lauderdale straight out of law school. In 2002, he merged his practice with Boone & Davis, another small firm in Fort Lauderdale. While there, he handled the firm’s pre-litigation files and marketing efforts. In 2009, he decided to embark on a new venture, launching I-Need-a-Personal-Injury-Lawyer.com.

• Jason Melashenko – Dr. Jason Melashenko, together with his wife, Dr. Stephanie Mashni, own Surprise Dental and Denture in Surprise, Arizona. Dr. Melashenko is originally from California. He received his Bachelor of Science degree at Cal State San Bernardino and attended Loma Linda University School of Dentistry, which is where he met Dr. Mashni. He is an avid golfer and sports fan. The doctors also own three dogs, which are arguably some of the sweetest in the world.

• Jahnavi Bhangley – Jahnavi Bhangley is a writer for the Yodler, the consumer education branch of Yodle, an online advertising company and business directory that proudly supports local businesses.

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• Jerry Massimei – Jerry Massimei, D.D.S., A.P.C., is a dentist who specializes in providing gentle, experienced dental care to residents in Chula Vista, Eastlake, and Bonita, California. As a “full-mouth reconstructive dentist,” Dr. Massimei is able to provide all kinds of dental treatment that most dentists refer out to specialists, such as instant orthodontics, root canal therapy and Invisalign. Dr. Massimei graduated from the New York University College of Dentistry after which he interned at St. John’s Floating Hospital. He then established his first dental practice in New York. Dr. Massimei is a member of the Academy of General Dentistry and the Dental Organization for Conscious Sedation. He is committed to staying abreast of the latest advancements in dentistry, and completes many hours of continuing education so that he can provide each patient with the most current and best dental care.

• Jim Barker – Barker Insurance Services’ Jim Barker is an Allstate-certified personal financial representative who spends his days helping clients establish and meet their long-term financial goals. A firm believer in making wise monetary choices and planning for the future, Barker’s philosophy is “pay yourself first.”

• Jim Borden – Jim is the owner of two Fitness Together personal training studios in Newtown Square and Frazer, Pennsylvania. He has been passionate about fitness for the past 40 years. He started swimming competitively at the age of 9, and continued right through college, where he achieved All America. In the years since college, he has run in multiple 10Ks, completed the Philadelphia Marathon, and most recently, competed in an indoor rowing competition. Much of his formal education is business oriented (BA in Economics from East Stroudsburg University, MBA from Carnegie-Mellon University, PhD in Accounting from Drexel University), and he has taught Accounting at Villanova University for the past 20 years. However, he also recently earned an AAS in Health and Fitness from Montgomery County Community College and is a nationally certified personal trainer through the National Academy of Sports Medicine and a member of the American College of Sports Medicine. This unique background helps him educate and inspire his employees and clients as they work towards their personal goals. Jim believes that exercise is one of the key dimensions in a holistic approach to wellness, and looks forward to sharing his passion for fitness and helping you reach your full potential.

• Jimmy Wu – Dr. Jimmy C. Wu is a San Diego native, completing his bachelor's degree in biology at UC San Diego, where he contributed to the advancement of biology and medicine through years of research. He went on to receive his D.D.S. from the University of Southern California. Recognizing his love for San Diego, he returned in 1999 to establish his practice. With over 5,000 hours of continuing education, Dr. Wu has extensive background in the areas of cosmetics, orthodontics, TMJ, computerized dentistry, and CEREC ceramic fillings. Dr. Wu has placed over 1,000 veneers and CEREC restorations, as well as hundreds of full mouth reconstruction cases. "Dentistry has always been thought of as something you have to do versus something you want to do. My goal is to change that perception of dentistry and increase the awareness of the benefits of what modern dentistry has to offer," Dr. Wu says. He is a member of the American Dental Association, the San Diego County Dental Society, the International Association for Orthodontics, the California Dental Association, the Academy of Laser Dentistry, the International Academy of Oral Medicine and Toxicology and the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry.

• John Anastasio – John Anastasio is a foreclosure defense and bankruptcy lawyer in Stuart, Florida, and head of the Law Offices Of John Anastasio. After graduating from Seton Hall University, Anastasio went on to earn a graduate degree in public administration from New York University and a juris doctor degree from Seton Hall University School of Law. He was admitted to the Florida Bar in 1987, and has been representing consumers in legal cases ever since.

• John Barnett – John Barnett completed his undergraduate studies in physics at the University of Florida. He then went to California to study acupuncture and Chinese medicine at the prestigious Yo San University. Barnett has worked with other healthcare professionals including physical therapists, massage therapists, chiropractors, and M.D.s to expand the field of acupuncture and Chinese medicine. Also his training in Chinese herbs is uncommon in Florida. He often makes custom herb formulas for patients when their conditions require more intensive treatment. He also teaches Tai-Ji /Qi Gong and gives talks on a variety of health-related subjects in the community on a regular basis.

• John Bunnell – John Bunnell is the owner of the CertaPro Painters franchise in Austin, Texas. He has been in the painting industry for over 20 years, after he started painting in college to make ends meet. Eventually he operated a College ProPainters outlet, a sister company of Certa Pro. Upon graduating from Clarkson University in upstate New York, he moved to Austin to work for The Westinghouse Motor Company in Round Rock. While at Westinghouse, he obtained his M.B.A from St. Edwards University and gained the position of strategic alliance manager. Needless to say, Bunnell has had had plenty of experience and schooling relating to the importance of a quality product and quality customer service. During the past 10 years, his CertaPro franchise has completed over 3,000 projects in the Austin area. The Austin franchise has been recognized for outstanding sales, and has been “complaint free” from 1999 to 2008, and was recently awarded the regional franchise of the year for 2006. “My business stresses service, service, service, and we truly believe that superior customer service will allow us to meet your needs better than any other paint contractor,” Bunnell says. Certa Pro offers a two-year written warranty and $2 million in liability insurance. It hires only quality, conscientious painters who take extreme pride in their work. These features allow you peace of mind before, during, and after the painting process.

• John Demas – John N. Demas is a founding partner of Demas & Rosenthal, LLP in Sacramento, California. He has been exclusively representing injured victims for nearly 20 years, during which time he has successfully litigated and settled hundreds of personal injury cases. After gradating from University of the Pacific in 1989, Demas went on to obtain his law degree from McGeorge School of Law in 1992. He has been recognized by the Capitol City Trial Lawyers Association as the Trial Lawyer/Advocate of the Year, and is currently a member of The Justice Roundtable, an organization consisting of 100 of the nation’s top personal injury attorneys.

• John Hagan – John Hagan is owner of Hagan Home Inspections, serving Raleigh and its surrounding areas throughout North Carolina. After earning an Industrial Engineering degree from Purdue University, Hagan spent more than 10 years working in the custom home industry, becoming an expert on building codes and construction techniques and materials. Now as the owner of Hagan Home Inspections, he is able to use his expertise in the areas of engineering and custom home building to better serve his clients.

• John Nichols – Dr. John Nichols is an infertility treatment specialist at Piedmont Reproductive Endocrinology Group, P.A. (PREG). Dr. Nichols obtained his medical degree from the Medical College of Georgia (MCG) in 1988 and then went on to receive his residency training in obstetrics and gynecology (OB/GYN) at The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB). Following that, Dr. Nichols completed a two-year fellowship in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility (REI) at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, and has been helping and educating people about infertility treatment options ever since.

• John Payne – Dr. John Payne is an infertility treatment specialist at Piedmont Reproductive Endocrinology Group, P.A.(PREG). Dr. Payne attended the Medical University of South Carolina, College of Medicine, in Charleston, South Carolina, and graduated in the top third of his class with a Doctor of Medicine degree in 1992. He then completed an Obstetrics and Gynecology internship and residency training (1992-96) at Madigan Army Medical Center in Fort Lewis, WA. Following that, Dr. Payne completed a 3-year subspecialty fellowship in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility at Duke University Medical Center in Durham, NC (2001-2004). He has been a member of the PREG team since 2007.

• John Pletz – John Pletz is CEO of ServiceMaster Clean by Pletz, based in Crystal Lake, Illinois. He purchased his ServiceMaster Clean franchise in 1986, previously working as an industrial engineer and safety coordinator for an electronics manufacturer. During that time, he put together their initial OSHA (Occupational and Safety Administration) Hazard Communication Program. Pletz is a board member of the Crystal Lake Chamber of Commerce, and Ambassador and founder of the Green Business Task Force. Their Mission Statement is: “To inspire and help businesses, civic, and government entities become environmentally aware of sustainable practices and money-saving technologies while positively impacting our environment.”

• John Rusinak – John Rusinak holds an MBA from the Whittemore School of Business and Economics of the University of New Hampshire. He also has a BS in Mechanical Engineering from Northeastern University. His aviation career, however, spans nearly three decades. Prior to focusing his energies on the public charter industry, he was an engineering consultant designing advanced military aircraft for Grumman Aerospace Corp. and Boeing Aircraft Company. Aircraft included the F-14, A-6, X-29 and B-2 Stealth Bomber. Other projects included the 747 and 777 wide-body commercial airliners, as well as advising the Indonesian government during the development of a regional airliner program. his many responsibilities spanned various engineering disciplines including aircraft structures and systems design, structures and systems testing, program management and contract negotiations.In 2000, he joined eBizJets, an entrepreneurial start-up company in the Charter Membership space. As an integral member of the senior management team, he helped propel sales from zero to over $100 million in five years. Leveraging his technical, analytical and managerial skills, he helped energize the corporate culture and influenced all critical processes through technological innovation, analytical monitoring and strategic partnerships.He is now managing member of Wings Jets, a boutique level private jet charter company.

• Jim Skelton – Jim Skelton has been in the home services and remodeling business for 32 years. His experience runs the gamut from basic carpentry and tile work to gut jobs and total renovations. After spending many years fixing things up, he decided to switch his focus to tearing them down by starting Able Demolition, a company that specializes in demolition and junk removal services. Skelton’s goal is to provide his customers with service that is friendly, affordable, and reliable – a true formula for success.

• Jon Ellowitz – Everyone thinks that my favorite food is pizza, like a little kid. But my favorite food is mole enchiladas. If I was writing sell copy for mole enchiladas, nobody in New York would ever eat anything else again. South-of-the-border cuisine would be king, like it ought to be.

• Kelly Brown – Kelly began writing professionally shortly after moving to the Midwest from Baltimore. Possessing a love of writing since grade school, she used her talents to temporarily make ends meet while searching for a job in the new neighborhood. After finding a part-tine job in alternative health education, freelance writing was put aside. Three years later, having learned a tremendous amount about health and healing, she found herself in a typical 9-5 job, learning the ins and outs of the editing and proofreading industry. She was desperate to turn her freelance writing into a full-time gig, and in May of 2009, took the leap and began her own company.

• Kelly Drill – Kelly Drill is a freelance writer and stationery designer currently living in Dallas. She blogs about her experiences as a work-at-home mom and artisan at http://macaroniandglue.com.

• Kin Law – I am a bit of a jerk. Proudly Asian and tentatively American, I have many aspirations but few accomplishments. I love New York, where I live, and am constantly on the run from vindictive women. I love the Beatles, Hemmingway and Audrey Hepburn. Should you find me in a shady bar or cafe, feel free to talk to me, but I might try to charm your pants off. Let me know if that happens.

• Kirk Petersen – As a California native, Kirk Petersen, DMD, was thrilled to be able to practice in Southern California. He attended and received a bachelor's degree in Zoology from California State University, Long Beach in 1983, then studied Dentistry at Tufts University School of Dental Medicine in Boston, Massachusetts. In 1987, he received a Doctorate of Dental Medicine, and in 2006, received the Fellowship of the Academy of General Dentistry Award. In 1997, Dr. Petersen began practicing in Hemet. The valley area has been constantly growing and changing since then, and while he welcomes the growth, he also enjoys the small town feel of the valley. As the city, and his practice, have grown, he has always worked at keeping a personal relationship with his patients. His mission is to improve the dental health of his community by providing high quality care to as many people as possible, and to educate his patients so they can better manage their own health and can educate others. "We aim to treat each patient as a member of our extended family," he says.

• Kyle Donley – Kyle Donley is a freelance writer and comedian living in Brooklyn. He graduated from Eugene Lang College (The New School) in the spring of 2009. He read about the concept of “money” in Newsweek one time, and decided that it sounded pleasant. Now he writes articles.

• Lawrence Wang – Dr. Lawrence Wang graduated from New York University’s College of Dentistry. He then completed a residency in General Dentistry Practice at a local hospital, followed by a fellowship in implant dentistry. In addition to staying up-to-date with the latest advancements in technology and treatment procedures, Dr. Wang is a member of the Academy of General Dentistry (AGD), the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (AACD), and the New York County Dental Society. Dr. Wang understands that many people avoid going to the dentist because of dental anxiety or negative past experiences. That’s why he has constructed his state-of-the-art, conveniently-located Manhattan office with your comfort in mind. At Madison Square Dentistry, you’ll find a brand new office, a warm and welcoming atmosphere where the details matter, and a skilled team of dental healthcare professionals who care about you and your smile.

• Linda James – Linda James, M.Ed., M.S, is a marriage and family therapist in Seattle. After completing her training through Seattle Pacific University, with a Master’s of Science in Marriage and Family Therapy James interned for two years at Lynnwood Compass Health counseling children, adults, families and couples. Additionally, she worked in the Edmonds School District counseling students and coordinating with teachers and families. In addition to marriage and family therapy, James also has additional training dealing with depression, anxiety, mood disorders and ADD/ADHD. Currently, James meets with couples, individuals and families to help address their concerns and work through whatever is troubling them.

• Linda Jensen – “Arrowwood Landscape” is the Premier Design and Installation Company in Central and Northern Virginia. Our employees hold National Certifications for construction of Interlocking Concrete Paver Systems; Patios Walkways, Driveways etc. We are a certified installer of Segmental Retaining Walls and have a Master Gardner and a Virginia Certified Horticulturist on staff. We are licensed for individual contracts up to $120,000. Linda Jensen, the principle and officer in the corporation, received her BA from the University of Oregon. She earned her "Master Gardener" status from Ohio State University in 2000 and “Virginia Certified Horticulturist” status in the Commonwealth of Virginia in 2006. After working in landscape sales and design for a local nursery, she decided to start her own design company in 2007. Through a desire for quality in her work the company expanded and incorporated in 2008. Though horticulture is her passion, she recognized a need for quality installation of hardscape elements. She attended classes and became certified for installation of Interlocking Concrete Pavers and Segmental Retaining Walls. Jensen is a Class B Contractor in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Arrowwood Landscape is dedicated to the principles of quality and integrity in our work. We are thankful for our clients who have given us the opportunity to succeed and look forward to expanding our business one beautiful landscape at a time.

• Linda Miller-deBerard – Linda Miller-deBerard leads clients to relief from depression and anxiety leading from relationship issues. She has more than 20 years of experience as a state-licensed counselor with a Master's degree. She is independently licensed in Texas and provides various services including assessments and a variety of psychotherapeutic interventions (counseling sessions). Confidential Care Professional Counseling, based in Colleyville, Texas, specializes in treatment of women's issues, marriage counseling and mood disorders. It uses cognitive therapy, which is based on the belief that we get our emotions from our perceptions or the way we look at things. Miller-deBerard is a member of the American Association of Christian Counseling (AACC), and is also certified in Imago relationship counseling.

• Mario Williams – Mario Williams is a partner at Lone Star Roofing, a third-generation family owned and operated roofing company with offices in Dallas, Houston, and Fort Worth, Texas. An engineering graduate from the University of Texas, Williams has been a partner at the company since 1989. He is an expert in the fields of commercial and industrial roofing, with a focus on the repair and replacement of flat and metal roofs.

• Mark Hodge – Dr. Mark Hodge attended the Michael Cardone, Sr. School of Dentistry at Oral Roberts University and received his degree in 1985. Dr. Hodge also earned a masters in Theology from the seminary at Oral Roberts University. In addition to his interest in general and cosmetic dentistry, Dr. Hodge has a passion for orthodontic treatment using Invisalign technology. He has received Invisalign's highest recognition award of "Elite Invisalign Provider." Dr. Hodge treats more Invisalign patients than any dentist in Oklahoma and is the state's only Elite Provider. Dr. Hodge has been on the faculty of Oral Roberts University and Loma Linda University dental schools. He is active in the American Dental Association, The Oklahoma Dental Association, Tulsa County Dental Association, and the Christian Dental Society. Prior to beginning a private practice, Dr. Hodge and his family served as dental missionaries for five years in Africa.

• Mark Needleman – Mark Needleman is the owner and design director of Signature Interiors, a business that has been serving Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Southern New Hampshire since 1995. With several decades of experience under his belt, Needleman's goal is to provide his clients with top-notch service to help them achieve all of their decorative dreams.

• Mark Warner – Dr. Mark J. Warner DDS, is a general dentist with an office located in Fairfield, California In the spring of 1993, he got his DDS from Virginia Commonwealth University, Medical College of Virginia - School of Dentistry. He then moved to Fairfield, where he was born and raised, and soon took over his father's dental practice. He may joke around to put you at ease, but, be assured, he doesn't joke around about dentistry and your dental health. That is taken seriously because it concerns you and your future. He continues to educate himself on the latest techniques and procedures in the dental field so he can better treat and help his patients. He is a member of the California Dental Association, American Dental Association, Academy of General Dentists, and the Napa Solano Dental Society. He is also trained in, and continues to practice, Orognathic Bioesthetic Dentistry, which simply put, allows your bite to function properly so your teeth stay in pristine condition, and it improves your smile. So if you have jaw pain or just would like a better smile, Dr. Warner is your dentist.

• Mark Wethington – Mark Wethington has been president and owner of B&J Plumbing, Heating and Air conditioning Inc. since 1988 when he purchased the business with his wife, Susan, who serves as the company’s co-owner and vice president. As an accredited member of the Better Business Bureau, Wethington is licensed in North Carolina for Plumbing and Heating and certified from Wilson Technical College for Air Conditioning & Heating. Wethington is also a member of Nextar, which provides an outlet for people in the plumbing, heating and air conditioning industry to give back to their community. Wethington and B&J Plumbing, Heating and Air conditioning Inc.’s mission is to provide the highest quality service to its customers with honesty and integrity.

• Marsha Rimokh – Marsha Rimokh is the owner and managing director of the Mathnasium branch in Boca Raton, Florida. She attended the University of Miami for economics and finance. After a long career as an entrepreneur in the business-to-business world, she decided to follow her life-long passion and commitment to the improvement of the quality of math and science education by managing and owning a Mathnasium branch. Rimokh grew up in Miami Beach and currently lives in Boca Raton with her husband. She is the mother of two.

• Matthew Pruitt – Matthew Pruitt is executive director at NuVision Medspa. He was first introduced to LASIK technology in 1995 where on academic scholarship at the University of Michigan he participated in research involving the Femtosecond Laser. Today, the Femtosecond Laser known as Intralase, is the single most significant advance in laser vision correction. Credited with virtually eliminating flap-related complications and increasing the pool of candidates likely to qualify for treatment has made this technology highly sought after. Pruitt's participation in this research helped to secure it’s FDA approval in 2002. After graduation, Pruitt went to work for the industries leader in ocular medicine and surgical devices. He taught over 50 surgeons in the Northeast how to implant the latest in multi-focal lense technology. After a successful career as a consultant for AMO, Matt left to manage and develop what became the largest private LASIK practice in the Northeast. For 8 years as an ophthalmic LASIK technician, Pruitt helped countless patients regain their natural sight through LASIK. He has evaluated and assisted in more than 30,000 procedures.

• Maurie Backman – Maurie Backman is a freelance writer residing in Central New Jersey. She is currently working on her first novel while exploring the wonders of blogging and social media. Maurie spends much of her spare time playing outdoors, discovering new flavors of ice cream, and catering to her spoiled dog’s every whim.

• Melania Holiat – Melania Holiat is director/designer of Trade Mark Design & Build, based in Hawthorne, New Jersey, and is also a member of the American Society of Interior Designers (ASID). Her day-to-day responsibilities include handling product selection and layout, defining design criteria, completing initial planning and putting together cost estimates. She also coordinates all the necessary trades to complete various projects, and creates technical drawings for the fabrication of cabinetry and furnishings, helping provide the highest standard of workmanship on every job. She is also responsible for bookkeeping, forecasting, budgeting and general accounting for the business.

• Menachem Roth – Dr. Menachem Roth has great expertise and education, having completed his residency in Orthodontics at the Harvard School of Dental Medicine in addition to earning a Master of Medical Science degree in Oral Biology. Prior to his master's and residency, Dr. Roth obtained his Doctorate of Dental Medicine from the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine. He was recognized throughout his educational career for his outstanding academic performance, including receiving the National Board Achievement award. He has taken part in advanced research related to facial growth, cleft palate treatment and the perception of facial aesthetics. Dr. Roth is a diplomate of the American Board of Orthodontics and a member of the American Association of Orthodontists, the American Dental Association, the Massachusetts Dental Association and his local dental society. He maintains practices in Newton Centre, Marlborough and Northborough, Massachusetts, known as Carvalho and Roth Orthodontics.

• Michael Richards – Michael Richards has been a resident of the "Mold Capital" of the United States, South Florida, for 30 years. He has owned the Mold Restoration company, Americon Restoration Inc, in that sub-tropical region for 26 of those years. A college education has helped prepare him to tackle tough mold removal protocols and to be knowledgeable enough to teach a weekly class. His website, AmericonRestoration.net, is designed to handle Mold Inquiries and any questions from homeowners or business owners faced with a Mold Intrusion. His company and its employees are known for their cheerful attitudes and willingness to assist customers throughout the South Florida "MoldScape." He is a member and participant in the prestigious Indoor Air Quality Association and is active in the Coconut Creek Chamber of Commerce. He is a member of the Coconut Creek Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) and is FEMA certified. To assist and expedite Insurance Claims, Michael is also Certified in the powerful Xactimate Estimating program.

• Monica Gavin – As a child in her native Argentina, Monica Gavin, M.D., decided at an early age that she wanted to be a doctor. After attending California State University for her undergraduate studies, Dr. Gavin was accepted to Wayne State Medical School in Detroit, in 1987. Dr. Gavin credits her time at Wayne with empowering her to handle the most stressful situations. In 1994, Dr. Gavin joined the United States Air Force bringing with her, her medical expertise. While completing her three-year assignment, she was awarded the Air Force Commendation Medal for meritorious service, and was advanced to the rank of Major. After working briefly as a staff pediatrician at Lehigh Valley Hospital in Allentown, Pennsylvania, and as a part of the clinical staff at St. Luke’s, Dr. Gavin returned to the classroom in 2000 to receive her M.B.A. After becoming passionate about treating acne in adolescents without harmful medication, Dr. Gavin developed her own acne program. Armed with a passion for medicine, a business mind and her new acne program, Dr. Gavin opened the Azani Medical Spa in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. Among the many achievements that Dr. Gavin has accomplished, one is most near and dear to her heart — Azani’s Free Acne Care Program, which offers her own acne treatment program to adolescents and children from low-income families regardless of their ability to pay. In 2007, Dr. Gavin was the recipient of a Women in Business Council Athena Award, given to her for her professional achievement and community service.

• Morey Furman – Dr. Morey Furman graduated SUNY at Buffalo School of Dental Medicine and received his license to practice in the summer of 1984. Since his early years of practice, he was always involved in organized dentistry, always striving to be the best he could be. He is a dental pioneer in high tech dentistry. As a charter member of the Academy of Laser Dentistry he achieved Mastership Status in 1993, and published articles on lasers in cosmetic dentistry long before most dentists ever imagined using lasers in dentistry. Another technology he is involved with is drill-less air abrasion systems. By 1999, he started working with several modeling agencies to provide beautiful smiles for their models in the fashion industry (laser whitening, porcelain veneers, and more). After the terrorist attacks occurred on Sept 11, 2001, Dr, Furman's practice was no longer sustainable. With a strong ethical and moral background, and 25 years of cosmetic and high tech dental experience, he opened a private dental practice in Garden City, New York offering personalized quality care with an emphasis on cosmetics and the latest in materials, techniques and innovations.

• Nancy Clarke – Nancy Clarke dives into the subjects that are important to you and splashes around to find the pearls amidst the seaweed. Remember: At the heart of every pearl lies a little grit.

• Nancy Scott – Nancy Kahn Scott has been the owner/operator of the My Gym Children’s Fitness Center in Palm Desert, California since 1996. As a hands-on owner, she teaches classes six days a week for children from six weeks to eight years of age. Prior to My Gym, Scott was a stay-at-home mom to her now-17-year-old high school senior, Jenna. She currently serves as the president of the My Gym Franchisee Advisory Board, and also plans the corporate owners’ seminar each year for My Gym Enterprises. Scott is also active in her community and supports many parenting groups, public and private schools and is a volunteer with a new mothers’ assistance group. “My passion has always centered around children,” she says. “I truly love what I do for a living and feel great about bringing a quality program into a child’s life.”

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• Nathan Howell – Nathan Howell is the sales manager of Affiliated Movers of Oklahoma City, Inc, a family-run business specializing in local, domestic, and international moves, as well as packing and storage services. Howell believes that it is a moving company's responsibility to cater to customer needs and ensure that all belongings arrive safely at their point of destination. To this end, the company employs only the most qualified individuals to ensure that its standards of excellence are maintained throughout every job it undertakes.

• Nathan Miller – Dr. Nathan Miller was born in Rochester, Minnesota, and began his undergraduate education with a track scholarship to Southwest Missouri State University. After taking a year off to pursue a professional track career, Dr. Miller was accepted to the University of Oklahoma School of Medicine, where he was awarded his medical degree. During this time, Dr. Miller supplemented his income as a model for Wilhelmina Models. He went on to complete a General Surgery residency through Texas A & M, before eventually becoming a staff surgeon in Trauma Surgery at the prestigious Scott & White Hospital in Dallas, Texas, and completing an additional year of fellowship training in Cosmetic Surgery in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Dr. Miller is a member of the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgeons, American Medical Association, Texas Medical Association, and a prospective member of the American College of Surgeons. He is Board Certified in Cosmetic Surgery.

• Pat Perkins – Pat Brunn Perkins has worn many hats over the years from mom and RN to Realtor and freelance writer. She resides between Naples, FL and Norfolk, CT with her husband, Rod, and dog, Daisy.

• Patrick Dennis –

• Patrick Kavanagh – Patrick Kavanagh has been practicing law since 1981 and established his own Bankruptcy practice in 1985. He has served as a Chapter 7 trustee from 1986-2008 as well as a Chapter 11 trustee. He received his Bachelor’s of Science degree in Finance from Syracuse University in 1977 and his Juris Doctorate from the University of San Francisco in 1981. He has lectured for California State University, Bakersfield, the University of Santa Barbara, the Internal Revenue Service Collection Division, the Eastern District Conference and the National Association of Bankruptcy Trustees. Patrick Kavanagh is also a Certified Specialist in Personal and Small Business Bankruptcy Law and now has his own practice, The Law Offices of Patrick Kavanagh, based in Bakersfield, California.

• Paul DeFeis – Paul M. DeFeis is senior managing partner of Trade Mark Design & Build based in Hawthorne, New Jersey, with 15 years of extensive experience in residential design. He is responsible for managing day-to-day activities including development, design, operation, and improvement of the systems that create and deliver the firm's products/services. A multi-talented designer, he is skilled in drafting, 20/20 Design, AutoCAD & Adobe PhotoShop. DeFeis also has an innovative background in residential interior concepts, from design to installation with established cost-effective measures to meet both the customer's needs and move the company ahead. As part of his job, he integrates and coordinates activities of the office and staff inclusive of sales, product selection and layout, defined-design criteria, complete initial planning and cost estimates to meet the customer's needs. A creative problem-solver, he develops solutions that save time, cut costs, and ensures consistent product quality, including coordination of all necessary trades to complete various projects.

• Paula Gilmartin – Paula Gilmartin, RN, BSN, attended the University of San Francisco, School of Nursing where she graduated Cum Laude. Her career includes working as Director of Nursing for the Hillsdale Group at Menlo Park Place and Hillsdale Manor in California. She also provided full nursing care at Kaiser Permanente in Redwood City, California. Gilmartin has been with Dermalounge since 2006 and was promoted to regional manager and aesthetic nurse trainer. She is certified in numerous aesthetic procedures including Advanced Botox, Intense Pulsed Light Photorejuvenation, Laser Hair Removal, Aluma Skin Firming, Restylane, Perlane, Radiesse, Juvederm in addition to Advanced Injectible Filler Training.

• Philip Baddour –

• Pooja Malik – Pooja Malik, MD, completed her medical education at the prestigious University Hospital in Nagpur, India. She studied public health at the Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore MD, and recently completed her specialty training at the West-Jersey Memorial Family Practice Residency at Virtua. She has a wealth of experience managing all aspect of family medicine including well child, adolescent, adult, geriatric and women's health. Dr. Malik treats patients in the office as well as provides hands-on hospital care for any of her patients admitted to South Jersey Elmer and Underwood Memorial hospitals. Her personal philosophy of medical care is based on a holistic view of the patient and family unit. She prefers to take a personalized rather than disease-centered approach to the care of her patients. Dr. Malik is committed to ensuring a positive healthcare experience for every patient. Her quality of care is uncompromising and equaled only by her compassionate demeanor and bedside manner. She is now medical director of Mullica Hill Skincare in Mullica Hill, New Jersey. She is fluent in both English and Hindi.

• Priyank Saxena –

• Richard Parsanko – Dr. Richard Parsanko runs Sonoran Desert Dentistry in Scottsdale, Arizona. He moved there with his wife from Cleveland because of the beautiful weather and to be closer to his three daughters. Dr. Parsanko attended Harvard University and the University of Michigan Dental School. He has over 33 years of experience and thousands of hours of continuing education, including extensive training in orthodontics and the treatment of TMJ. He also specializes in all phases of cosmetic dentistry, such as veneers. Dr. Parsanko was voted by his peers as one of the "Top Dentists in Northeast Ohio" for 2007 and 2008. In his spare time, he loves to hike, bike, and golf.

• Rick Roy – Rick Roy became a private investigator in the mid 1980s and worked for his father for years. He opened his own agency, Rix Investigations in 2005. A full-service firm of private investigators based in the Phoenix area of Arizona, Rix provides professional investigations and related services to clients throughout the Phoenix, Mesa, Chandler, Scottsdale, Tempe, Gilbert areas and throughout the state of Arizona. Rix’s highly trained and experienced Arizona licensed private investigators provide quality services to attorneys, law firms, businesses, corporations, organizations, other private investigators and individuals, and have become a trusted name in investigations throughout Arizona and beyond. It is a flat fee-based agency, which means that investigators look over the details of the case, then quote a price for what it will take to do the job. Rick is proud that he has friends on every corner of the planet ready to help, and his motto is “Anyone, Anywhere, Anytime”.

• Rita Duponty – Rita Duponty is currently working on the development of her own website, http://www.tidbitsforhealthyliving.com that will consist of a variety of subjects such as healthful tips, safety reminders, and some pet-smart ideas. She has written numerous newsletters and poetry. You can read some of her other articles at http://www.goarticles.com.

• Rob Angelino – Rob Angelino has had over seven years experience in the hair transplant industry having worked for two popular hair transplant groups in the Southern California area. He has also appeared on local and national television as a industry expert regarding new hair growth technologies like lasers and topical stimulants. Angelino also sits on the advisory board for babyquasar.com. He founded BeautyTV as well as the nonprofits organizations, Hair for the Troops and Hair for the People. Being frustrated with how the hair transplant industry marketed hair, Rob launched and began building the HAIRLAB brand in 2005 with focus on laser therapy as well as natural and medical hair restoration. HAIRLAB's mission is to bring hair restoration to the masses by providing safe high quality hair transplants at an affordable price.

• Robert Campbell – Robert M Campbell started has been a locksmith for more than 20 years. He started in the locksmith business in 1985 and started his own locksmith business in 2003. Campbell lives in New York City with his wife and two daughters.

• Robert Rava – Robert Rava is a dude who aged in herringbone jacket at Yale, galloped around French West Africa in the Peace Corps, and later worked as a screenwriter and story editor in Angel City, Australia, Iceland, and Russia. Two years ago, with the encouragement of Mary Ellen Mark, he began photographing.

• Robin Terranella – Dr. Terranella is a naturopathic medical doctor. He studied both conventional and alternative medical treatments and believes a combination of both provides the greatest benefit for patients. His training at Bastyr University and the Wu Hsing Tao School showed him natural medicine can be delivered with the same precision as western methods. In addition to the physical aspects of medicine, he believes spiritual and mental aspects both play a role in healing and recovery, and his practice focuses on the patient-doctor relationship.

• Rob Taylor – Rob Taylor is a fully qualified writer with over five years' experience in both the full-time and freelance arenas. Rob enjoys writing in a variety of styles for an array of audiences.

• Ronald Wilkes – Ronald Wilkes is the owner of Charlotte Dumpster Service in North Carolina. Wilkes has more than eight years of experience in the industry, gaining all the necessary expertise in roll-off container rentals and waste removal before branching out and founding Charlotte Dumpster Service two-and-a-half years ago. Since then, the company has grown in size. It now services all of the surrounding counties in the Charlotte area, working to make hauling debris easier for all types of homeowners and business owners. In addition to dumpster rentals, Charlotte Dumpster Service offers a number of home improvement services, such as appliance removal, full house clean outs, and recycling services.

• Ruben Jeruco – Ruben Jeruco is the owner of Jeruco Exteriors, a siding company based out of Keyport, New Jersey. jeruco has been in the siding business for 14 years. Although he started out in property management, he quickly evolved into a home improvement expert before eventually finding his niche in siding and exterior work. Jeruco believes that quality craftsmanship and excellent customer service are the key ingredients for a successful business, and he prides himself on consistently providing both.

• Rusty Applegate – Rusty Applegate is a South Carolina attorney who has spent the past three decades practicing law. While he is equipped to handle a variety of legal matters, Applegate's primary focus is family law. From divorce proceedings to adoption to child support, Applegate's goal is to provide his clients with a winning combination of compassion and legal expertise.

• Ryan Lawrence – Ryan Lawrence is a freelance writer based in Boulder, Colorado. He has a bachelor’s degree in Journalism and Public Relations with a minor in History. He specializes in professional writing and web design. He is the author of "Pearls of Wisdom" and "Micro-tales from the Psych Ward."

• Santo Criscuolo – Santo Criscuolo is the owner of Ambrosia Medspa, a Kirkland, Washington, facility offering the finest in skin-related treatments and customer care. Criscuolo's goal is to forge long-term relationships with all his clients while enabling them to achieve a lifetime of healthy, beautiful skin.

• Sarah Matthews – Sarah Matthews is a writer for The Yodler, the consumer education branch of Yodle, an online advertising company and business directory that proudly supports local businesses.

• Scott Henskee – Scott Henskee is the owner of Marshall's Inside Connections, the home installation specialists in North Carolina. A native of Upstate New York, Mr. Henskee spent seven years in the US Air Force and began selling security systems back in 1995. Since moving to Charlotte in 1999, he has become an expert not only in security systems, but also in structured wiring, house audio, surround sound (home theater), computer networks, intercoms, and camera systems. He co-founded Marshall's Inside Connections in 2005, and now serves as the company’s owner and VP of Sales.

• Seoung R. Jee – Dr. Jee is a board certified Doctor of Oriental Medicine based in Denver, Colorado. His specialties in chronic and degenerative illnesses were born from his deep commitment to finding answers to the evolving modern health challenges. From stubborn and powerful viruses to multiple sclerosis, Dr. Jee uses the latest scientific advancements in Oriental Medicine and its rich history of clinical success to help each of his patients on a highly individualized basis.

• Spine – Performance Spine & Sports Medicine, LLC., focuses on a team-oriented, interdisciplinary approach to restoring your functional potential and optimizing your health. We strive to empower the patient in managing, controlling and treating pain, injury or dysfunction with a collaborative approach. We provide coordinated care that involves not only our physicians, therapists, exercise specialists, and other health professionals, but also your personal physician to arrive at a comprehensive treatment plan which is custom-tailored to the patient. We are committed to providing our patients, clients and athletes with excellence in state of the art care, through a continuous search for novel therapeutic methods and techniques to manage pain, prevent re-injury, and optimize human performance and day to day function. Additionally, we remain on the forefront through research and development of innovative products/services to optimize human performance, pain management, and injury prevention.

• Sruly Lazaros – Sruly Lazaros is from Framingham. He cherishes suburban living and wishes he had some. Though currently unemployed, he is actually remarkably employable. There is little he cannot write; save Moby Dick, because some dead guy wrote it already.

• Stacey Felsen –

• Stan Lawson – Co-Owner and CFO of Sequoia Senior Solutions, Stan Lawson, has over 20 years experience in international environments as a financial executive. He began his career with Olivetti in Italy where he managed the finance and accounting functions of several U.S. and Italian operating divisions. He later served as director of Finance for Jackson Publishing Group in Milan and director of Finance for Francesco Cinzano in Turin. He returned to the United States in 1994 to manage his family's resort in Dillon Beach and later joined Autodesk as finance manager, Worldwide Information Systems Division. Most recently, Stan was senior vice president and CFO of DBS Industries, Inc. in Mill Valley. Stan currently serves as Trustee on, and is a past president of the Community Health Foundation of Greater Petaluma and treasurer of the board for the Santa Rosa Concert Association. Stan holds a BA in Business Economics and Italian Literature from the University of California at Santa Barbara.

• Stefanie DiLibero – Stefanie graduated with distinction from McGill University in Montreal and received her master's in Acupuncture from the New England School of Acupuncture, the oldest and most prestigious acupuncture school in the USA. She has treated patients in a variety of clinical settings, including Boston Medical Center's Neonatal and Pediatric Intensive Care unit, Pathways to Wellness (formerly the AIDS Care Project), Lemuel Shattuck Hospital, and the Dimock Community Health Center. She is certified in Clean Needle Technique by the CCAOM, board certified by the NCCAOM, and licensed and registered to practice acupuncture in the state of New York. Additionally, she holds a certificate in Acupuncture for the Cancer Patient from Memorial Sloan Kettering Hospital. She is a member of the American Association of Oriental Medicine, and the Acupuncture Society of New York. Her specialties lay in pain management, women's health, and stress management. She employs both Japanese- and Chinese-style acupuncture techniques and adjunctive therapies.She is also a certified yoga teacher, since 2004, with over 500 hours of professional training. She leads yoga vacations internationally, and has taught at Harvard University and Boston’s Beth Israel Hospital, as well in various offices, universities, schools, senior and community centers, and fitness facilities in the United States, Canada, and Costa Rica. It is her mission to make yoga accessible to everyone. Her classes are personalized to create a welcoming, breath-centered, non-competitive, stress-relieving, healthy environment that meets you where you are, as you are.

• Stephanie Miles – Stephanie Miles is writer for the Yodler, the consumer education branch of Yodle, an online advertising company and business directory that proudly supports local businesses.

• Steve Liu –

• Steve Rodriguez – Steve Rodriguez has operated his company, Steve’s Glass Tinting and Auto Security, in Upland, California since 1993. He has over two decades of tinting experience, having started the practice as a high school student. He is dedicated to providing every patron of Steve’s Glass Tinting and Auto Security the best experience possible.

• Steven Kacel – Dr. Steven Kacel is proud to have served patients in the community for over 29 years. Through continuing education and state-of-the-art equipment, he is able to offer families the high level of care they are looking for. Dr. Kacel has trained with some of the world´s most prominent Cosmetic Dental Specialists, and is rapidly becoming known as the North Shore´s leading cosmetic dentist. I

• Steven Nagel – Steven Nagel is the owner of American Leak Detection (ALD) of Tampa Bay, Florida. With almost 10 years of extensive experience in leak detection in homes as well as pools, he holds a contractor's license and is responsible for overseeing all aspects of the business. His particular area of expertise is in slab leak detection. As part of his job, he manages their six truck and seven county operation; his primary focus is building a reputation based on dependability, skill and expertise, up-to-date equipment, and above all else, exceptional customer service. He takes pride in building relationships with clients, as well as in networking with other business owners in his field. His favorite aspect of leak detection is going to work every day and solving the mystery water puzzle!

• Steven Patterson – Steven Patterson has been a software trainer for 20 years. He is a certified IBM and Microsoft Instructor. Prior to software training he was a Physics and Engineering professor. Patterson has extensive experience in teaching adults from all backgrounds and abilities. He is currently the owner and director of the ACTS Learning Center in Florence, Kentucky. It specializes in Microsoft Office training as well as the complete Adobe Creative Suite and QuickBooks Pro financial software and has a learning program for everyone regardless of ability or experience.

• Stuart Levy – Dr. Stuart Levy is a Medford, New Jersey dentist who has been practicing for 30 years. He is a member of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, American Dental Association, Academy of General Dentistry, the Dental Organization for Conscious Sedation, the International Congress of Oral Implantologists, American Academy of Implant Prosthodontics, and New Jersey Dental Society. Dr. Levy believes in offering his patients only the best in oral care. As such, he is constantly incorporating new methods of dental technology into his practice.

• Stuart Rimes – A native of Missouri City, Texas, Dr. Stuart Rimes is a graduate of John Foster Dulles High School and Texas A&M University where he earned an undergraduate degree in Biology. From there, Rimes earned his D.D.S. from the University of Texas Health Science Center in Houston, and was also commissioned into the United States Air Force. He went on to complete an additional three years of training in the Prosthodontic Program at Wilford Hall Medical Center in San Antonio, along with earning a Masters of Biomedical Science in Prosthodontics at the University of Texas Health Science Center. Since completing his service in the United States Air Force, he has returned to Sugar Land to continue his practice of prosthodontics.

• Todd Herrold – Todd is a writer for Yodle, an online advertising company offering practical and innovative solutions for business promotion in the 21st century.

• Thomas Fagan – Thomas Fagan was chairman of the board for Atlas Van Lines from 1984 to 1989. Realizing his retirement did not offer fulfillment, he returned to the moving industry. He now works as the vice president of Sales at Atlantic Relocation, Indianapolis.

• Thomas Kroger –

• Thomas Liszka – Dr. Thomas Liszka is a board-certified plastic surgeon who has specialized in cosmetic plastic surgery for more than 15 years. He is a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons as well as the American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, the nation's leading cosmetic surgery organization. After graduating with a Phi Beta Kappa membership and summa cum laude from Duke University in 1981, he attended medical school at the University of Pittsburgh. During medical school, he was elected to Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society. After completing general surgery residency and chief residency at the Medical College of Virginia, Dr. Liszka was selected to train at Johns Hopkins Hospital—one of the world's most respected medical institutions. While at Johns Hopkins, Dr. Liszka also served as Chief Resident in Plastic Surgery. Upon completion of his training at Johns Hopkins, Dr. Liszka joined the faculty at the University of South Carolina School of Medicine. It was at the University of South Carolina where Dr. Liszka became a member of the South Carolina Craniofacial and Cleft Lip and Palate Center, the Breast Care Center, and taught medical students and surgical residents. In 1996, Dr. Liszka, his wife Nancy, and daughters Lara and Haley moved to Charlotte.

• Todd Minars – In 2002, Todd Minars, M.D., joined his father’s dermatology practice based in Hollywood, Florida, which has been serving the South Florida community since 1975. Since joining his father, the office has experienced substantial growth in medical, laser, cosmetic and surgical dermatology. Dr. Minars is also on staff at both Memorial Regional Hospital and the Hollywood Medical Center. He and his father are the only dermatologists in Hollywood that teach dermatology to residents at the University of Miami School of Medicine, where they are both assistant clinical professors in the department of dermatology. Dr. Minars is also a member of several professional societies including the American Academy of Dermatology, American Society for Dermatologic Surgery, Broward County Dermatology Association and the Miami Society for Dermatology and Cutaneous Surgery. Dr. Minars earned his undergraduate degree in biology from the University of Michigan and graduated Summa Cum Laude and Phi Beta Kappa. He then graduated from the New York University School of Medicine where he was AOA (medical honor society). He did his residency in dermatology at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine, where he became chief resident. He has a passion for his profession and is always seeking ways to educate his past, present and future patients about various issues related to dermatology, ranging from sunscreen application and BOTOX to laser hair removal and acne treatments.

• Tom Jurgensen – Tom Jurgensen is an entrepreneurial attorney and business leader with deep experience in law firms, major corporations (3M), start-ups, mid-cap companies and academic research institutions (The Salk Institute). He is the founder of four growing companies: Catalyst Law Group, APC; Allylix, Inc.; Urigen Pharmaceuticals, Inc., and Inverseon, Inc. He is also a member of multiple for-profit and not-for-profit boards. Jurgensen is committed to collaborative business relationships, with a focus on emerging companies and academic research institutions. He has over 20 years of legal experience with intellectual property, corporate, securities, executive employment, transactional, licensing, litigation and regulatory law. His specialties include intellectual property, strategy and portfolio development, patents, trademarks, licensing, corporate partnerships, corporate formation and maintenance, mergers, acquisitions, private placements and creative fundraising. Having played a key role in large, small and start-up companies, large and small firms, and a major academic institution, Jurgensen can bring to bear insights and experience rarely found in the legal community.

• Toni Star – Star is a freelance writer and author who has been writing for over 20 years. Currently, she is writing for two online magazines and working on her sixth book. She also has an MSA in Business from Capella University,

• Tracey Powell – Tracey Powell, a healthcare entrepreneur, is the founder and CEO of getSTDtested.com, an online company dedicated to facilitating STD testing in a convenient and confidential fashion. Powell believes that every person has the right to learn the truth about his own health in a comfortable, private fashion. His goal in launching getSTDtested.com was to allow customers to protect themselves and their partners from STDs while providing a forum for education and open discussion on the topic.

• Troy Berberick –

• Vic Palermo – Vic Palermo is the president of Ultra Safe Pest Management Inc., a Boston area company that specializes in a variety of pest control and extermination services. With 15 years of experience in the pest management industry, Palermo uses his knowledge and skill to offer customers top-notch service by eliminating their pest problems as quickly and effectively as possible.

• Vincent Boccia – Vincent Boccia is a licensed New York State Professional Engineer. He earned his Bachelor of Engineering degree at Hofstra University in Hempstead, New York and a Master of Science Degree in Civil Engineering at Polytechnic University in Brooklyn, New York. Boccia has acquired extensive building construction experience, particularly in the area of identifying troublesome building details and designing solutions. He specializes in diagnosing water intrusion and drainage problems above and below grade. He has designed waterproofing systems in thousands of residential and commercial buildings. Boccia also provides expert court testimony and is a member of the National Society of Professional Engineers.

• Walter Tulecki – Walter Tulecki is the proud owner of WT Mechanical, a family-owned business that has been serving Central New Jersey’s plumbing, heating, and cooling needs for the past 15 years. From air conditioning replacement services to oil to gas conversions, Tulecki is dedicated to offering his customers the highest level of quality and service for every job that his company is hired to perform.

• Wanda Thibodeaux – Wanda Thibodeaux is a freelance writer and editor based in Eagan, MN. She has been published in both print and Web publications and has written on everything from fly fishing to parenting. She currently works through her business Web site, http://takingdictation.com, which functions globally and welcomes new clients.

Medical Spas. What exactly is it?

Medical spas are specialized cosmetic care facilities that operate under the supervision of a licensed medical practitioner, such as a doctor. Because medical spas offer a wide array of procedures, from the Swedish massage to Botox injections, it is important to understand the intricacies of choosing the right place for you. We’ve created this comprehensive consumer resource to help you find the best medical spa for you and to learn how to use them safely and effectively. A savvy consumer is a happy consumer, so do your homework!