Health and beauty

by Sean McCarthy

Summer is the perfect time to find revitalization – both within and without. These two women-owned local small businesses offer ways to keep your mind, body, and spirit in harmony.

A skincare specialist

Whether you desire the removal of unwanted hair, a radiant complexion, or the rejuvenation of youth, look no further, because Lynne Reilly and her dedicated team at Lynne’s Laser • Electrolysis • Skin Care • Beauty will create a personalized treatment plan tailored to your specific goals just in time for summer!

Lynne’s is more than just a hair removal or skin care destination – it’s a place where all feel completely welcome and comfortable and experience a level of excellence that has made this local, women-owned family business a beautiful success story over the past 25 years. Reilly, who grew up in Somerset and opened her practice in 1998 as a solo electrologist, is undoubtedly the heart and soul of her small business and loves to share her passion of helping clients feel beautiful in their own skin day after day.

As an expert in the permanent hair removal and skin care field, she is joined by her daughter, Dayna Kitterick, a Registered Nurse, licensed aesthetician, and laser electrologist, who has enhanced Lynne’s services over the years with specializing in advanced skin care treatments such as botox, radio frequency facials, sclerotherapy, IPL photofacials, hydrafacial MD, and vitamin injections. Kitterick’s personalized treatments get results with the combination of her artistic eye, impeccable attention to detail, professional training, and experience and knowledge – and that is what makes her such an asset and “the go-to aesthetic nurse” at Lynne’s.

Laurel Ten Eyck, who is also a licensed aesthetician at Lynne’s, is a vital part of their team as a skincare specialist, offering clients the classic spa experience while personalizing every service to get results. Laurel, who is very passionate about helping her clients address their skin challenges, specializes in hydrafacial treatments, dermalogica pro treatments, spa facials, dermaplaning, and lash lifts and tints.

“We put a priority on continuous training to ensure the highest level of treatment, results, and comfort” Reilly says. “We are not a gimmicky spa or a place that offers a bunch of trendy treatments. We specialize in services and treatments that deliver results, and believe in educating our clients about their treatment plan and realistic expectations.

“We are truly experts in permanent hair removal and when it comes to unwanted hair, we have two fantastic options,” Reilly says. “We not only have laser hair removal (which is our most popular treatment and what we are most known for), but we also offer state-of-the-art electrolysis treatments. No one should have to struggle with razor bumps, irritated skin, or ingrown hairs when a permanent solution to hair removal exists. No one should have to be embarrassed by their skin either – or wish that it could look better when we have the expertise and technology to help achieve desired results.”

Located at 598 County Street in the center of Somerset, Lynne’s is a boutiquestyle office with a lovely interior and exterior reflecting their zest for all things beauty. Besides celebrating their 25th business anniversary this year, they are also celebrating their first year at their beautiful new location, directly across the street from Somerset Berkley Regional High School.

When you call Lynne’s or stop in for your appointment, you will be greeted by their wonderful office manager and dermalogica product advisor, Doris, and instantaneously sense the friendly vibe of their entire staff. If you are interested in taking your skincare game to the next level or making your summer care-free and hair-free – or are simply looking to relax and unwind, call Lynne’s at 508-646-0000 or visit their website at LynnesPlaceSpa.com and schedule online. You can also purchase gift cards online or stop by for a pre-packaged one ready to deliver. They make a perfect gift for any special occasion.

A holistic point of view

Leah Marie Doroch of Westport is a holistic medicine success story. While in her early 30s, this mother of two young children suffered a near-death accident while riding a horse. Her recovery would include an introduction to holistic medical approaches that would inspire her to reach out to others, perpetuating the success she had experienced in her own life.

Today, Doroch helps others in a variety of ways. As a board-certified holistic practitioner and holistic life coach, she uses her education to benefit people dealing with a variety of situations. And as the owner and CEO of Professional Care Match , she spearheads a company that incorporates holistic approaches as it specializes in assisted care for the elderly and end-of-life patients.

“When I had my accident, I went on an eye-opening healing journey to treat my post-traumatic stress and anxiety, I became a student of holistic practices,” Doroch says. “I needed to do something to help people and I knew there were ways to manage our conditions other than medicines. I knew first hand that holistic

treatments like yoga and meditation work.”

Among Doroch’s multiple certifications and education background in ayurvedic practices, she is also a reiki master and a yoga instructor.

“I have the tools to enhance a patient’s physical and emotional well-being, enlivening the nourishing connection between mind, body, and spirit, bringing balance and healing into your life,” she says. Dorch offers an array of programs based on her ayurvedic studies, including weight loss, stress management, chronic pain management, overcoming PTSD, meditation, and caregiver stress.

“These are long-term solutions to revitalizing our lives, providing balance, self-care, and personal growth,” Doroch says. “It’s based on a 5,000-year old healing system of medicine.”

But Doroch has another medical identity – she is the owner of Professional Care Match, a company that helps people in need of end-of-life care.

Doroch was inspired to start Professional Care Match in part due to her experiences with her grandfather. She is a certified end-of-life coach, also known as a doula.

“When I was eight years old my grandfather was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s. It was really challenging for our family because there wasn’t a lot of education and understanding at that time,” she says. “People were put into an institution and heavily medicated. Behaviors weren’t managed in a way that was humane.

“Today there are wonderful, positive ways to manage the disease process and the challenges that people with dementia have. It’s really about diving deep into who they were and having a lot of respect for them – utilizing the knowledge of what they did for their career, what their cultural beliefs were, and their daily routine. With our company we look at the whole person and develop a plan that soothes them and brings them into positive places.”

To learn more call 508-938-9211 or visit mindhealthcoach.com or professionalcarematch.com