Berks County Living Guide to Beauty and Wellness 2022-2023

ADVERTISER INDEX

Bone & Joint Care Center ........................................................... 11

Clear Dermatology 5

Lords & Ladies Salon and Medical Spa 2-3

Massage Therapy at the Spine and Wellness Center ....................................................... 7

Nature's Garden Natural Foods & Shoes ....................... 4

Nutrition For Life ................................................................................. 6

Reading Dermatology Associates 10

Sincerity Massage Therapy & Wellness 8

United Artists Salon and Spa .................................................... 9

Van Scoy Jewelers .......................................................................... 12

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You deserve some you-time. Be it in the form of a new hairstyle, investing in a customized skincare routine, by making a wellness appointment you’ve been putting off, even treating yourself to a new comfy pair of shoes or something sparkly. Good news! You’re in the perfect place. Our Annual Guide to Beauty & Wellness is a one-stop-shop of sorts for all of the best spots in Berks you can confidently go for special treatments and products galore. What are you waiting for? Get reading and planning those shopping visits and appointments, now!

NIKKI M. MURRY, Editor-in-Chief NMurry@BerksCountyLiving.com

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Lords & Ladies Salon and Medical Spa

Thank you for voting Lords & Ladies Salon and Medical Spa as Best Hair Salon for 2022 Best of Berks! Lords & Ladies is honored to continue to serve the men, women and children of Berks and Montgomery counties as they have since their first location opened in Pottstown in 1983.

In 2020, Lords & Ladies franchised each salon to highly successful employees. This past two years, the seven women owners, along with their team of salon professionals, have done a phenomenal job of continuing the L&L tradition of affordable luxury, serving tens of thousands of loyal and new customers in each location.

Lords & Ladies prides itself on second-to-none salon operations and service offerings, a beautiful environment where clients always feel welcomed and at home, top-notch continuing education for salon and medspa professionals, and excellence in customer care. Their seven-day guarantee promises that they stand behind every service.

There’s no better feeling than leaving the salon with a new hairstyle, fresh manicure or skin-reviving HydraFacial! Sunday, Monday & Tuesday Specials offer hair, nail and skin care services that include a women’s shampoo, haircut & style starting at just $29, or a men’s haircut starting at just $19.

Gift cards are available to purchase and redeem in every location. Need it right away? Purchase online 24/7 at llsalons.com. In addition, the L&L MedSpa has greater availability than ever before and new service offerings including spray tanning, microneedling, Circadia clinical facials, Kybella and more. The L&L MedSpa is proud to continue to perform a wide array of both medical and esthetic services including Botox, fillers, HydraFacial, lash extensions and massage. Beauty professionals looking to start or jump-start their career should look no further. L&L is hiring in all locations and offers amazing career opportunities at every experience level and career aspiration! Stay tuned for more locations coming soon!

Nature's Garden Natural Foods & Shoes

Nature’s Garden Natural Foods and Shoes has been a pioneer in educating and recommending natural medicine for the last 45 years. Cindy Boyer CHS, CNHS, ND and the educated staff of Susanne, Kathleen, Shelly, Jen and Diane strive to help customers make correct nutritional choices. We feature Natural Factors and Terry Naturally as they are industry leaders in correctly formulated and efficacious vitamin products. Learn how the inflammatory cascade creates many of your health concerns. We are a unique lifestyle destination featuring outdoor wear like Patagonia, Darn Tough socks and Dale of Norway Sweaters. UGG and Birkenstock are a few anatomically correct and comfortable shoe brands we offer and we are trained to fit each brand! Join us Monday evenings at 6pm on WEEU 830 AM radio for “Healthy Living with Nature’s Garden” or listen live on the Nature’s Garden Facebook page. Buy from the best; don’t guess about the rest!

Clear Dermatology

At Clear Dermatology, we have a deep appreciation for the skin’s amazing capabilities and what it reveals about the body from within. With our expertise in medical, cosmetic, and surgical dermatology, we can help you to look and feel your best at any age — and most importantly, to be healthy and confident in the skin that you are in. Clear Dermatology is a proud, woman-owned, and woman-run business. Owner Jennifer Mueller MD, FAAD is a board-certified dermatologist with more than 15 years of experience. She is joined by provider Jennifer Dankel PA-C, a physician assistant with more than 14 years in the field. Every member of the Clear Dermatology team delivers an exceptional quality of care to both adult and pediatric patients in a professional, comfortable environment. As a patient, you can rest assured that our extensive range of services will meet all your dermatology needs, and we look forward to serving you.

Nutrition for Life

With a background as a registered nurse, Lori Borja recognized the great need to prevent disease processes as well as treating them. She wanted to utilize her education and experience in an area that would promote health and wellness. The desire to promote healthy eating and lifestyle changes led her to continue her education in the field of nutrition. Lori obtained a master’s degree in Applied Clinical Nutrition from New York Chiropractic College. She is a Certified Nutrition Specialist, the gold standard for advanced nutrition professionals. Lori is dedicated to helping others maintain health and prevent illness through targeted nutrition therapy and lifestyle changes. Based on a comprehensive assessment, each client receives a personalized treatment plan to help them re-balance and restore the body. Lori will provide specific recommendations for the client’s individual needs. One-on-one support is given to help clients reach their goals and live healthier lives.

3933 Perkiomen Avenue, Ste. 104 | Reading | 484.769.6866

Massage Therapy at Spine &Wellness Center

Spine and Wellness has been offering therapeutic massage therapy since 2002. The massage team consists of eight highly trained licensed massage therapists. We have appointments available seven days a week allowing for scheduling flexibility. Our massage therapists are certified in a range of restorative modalities, including medical massage, sports massage, cupping, deep tissue, myofascial release, lymphatic massage and more. Together, our diversely trained massage therapists have more than 100 years of experience between them. This makes us one of the most trusted massage offices in Berks County and is why so many of our referrals come from primary care physicians, pain management physicians and surgeons. Our massage therapists are committed to meet and exceed those standards resulting in the best treatment of the clients, which is our ultimate goal. Make an appointment today to see just how we can help. of services will meet all your dermatology needs, and we look forward to serving you.

Dr. Patrick Borja

Sincerity Massage Therapy & Wellness

Sincerity Massage Therapy in Leesport will expand in January 2023, becoming Sincerity Massage Therapy and Wellness. The new Sincerity Wellness Studio will also be located in Schoolside Plaza, Suite 105. Services will expand to offer yoga at all levels, and plans include senior exercise classes, as well as instruction in meditation, stretching, Tai Chi and self-defense. The space will also see massage workshops, dance classes and arts and crafts, as wellness is about the mind as much as it is about the body. At the massage therapy studio, you can still receive the same wonderful services from licensed medical massage therapists Sherri Giacobello (owner), Christine Macdonald and Selene Millar, who love that they can help clients feel better. Says one client, “…It’s a lonely life when you are in chronic pain. My days are brighter now that my pain is gone. I’m no longer suffering. Words can’t express the freedom you ladies have given me.” Discounts are available for first responders. For more info “like” and follow at facebook.com/sinceritymt and instagram.com/sinceritymt.

United Artists Salon & Spa

The team at United Artists (UA) is dedicated to providing our guests with a personalized experience that focuses on their lifestyle needs. Using high-quality professional products, our beauty experts help guests to feel their best and offer knowledge for maintaining their look at home. UA offers advanced hair care services, hair extensions, wigs, skin care services, make up applications, massage, nail care and a professional store. We also offer online shopping for professional products and e-gift cards. Thank you to our loyal guests for their continued support, and we always welcome new guests.

ReadingAssociatesDermatology

Reading Dermatology Associates (RDA) has been providing families with the very best in dermatological and skin care since 2009. Our Cosmetic Skin Care Therapists provide their family of patients with medically-based procedures for best results in attaining healthy, radiant-looking skin. We welcome you to our newly expanded and remodeled cosmetic center in West Lawn Plaza offering the most cutting-edge treatments, including Microneedling, PRP for Hair Restoration, Dermaplaning, IPL Photo Rejuvenation, Chemical Peels, Laser Hair Removal, IV Hydration Therapy, Botox and Fillers. We begin with a skin assessment that’s used to create a medically based, custom skin care plan designed specifically for you. Give the gift of great looking skin this holiday season and save big! For every $100 gift card you purchase for cosmetic skin care, receive an additional $25! Expires 12/31/22. Find out more at readingderm.com 3317 Penn Avenue | West Lawn | 610.750.7891 | readingderm.com

Bone & Joint Care Center

At the Bone & Joint Care Center we take a holistic and patient-centered approach to your care. We’re an expertly run medical practice that provides total joint replacement, trauma and fracture care, and comprehensive orthopaedic treatment for our patients. Our entire team is dedicated to working collaboratively to provide numerous surgical and nonsurgical options that will help you relieve pain, regain mobility and restore your quality of life. In addition to all the existing services we provide, and as part of our commitment to staying at the forefront of technology, innovation and wellness, we are the first in Berks County to offer iovera° for qualifying patients. The iovera° procedure provides immediate and long-lasting relief of acute and chronic knee pain without the need for opioids or other pain-relieving medications. This minimally invasive treatment is safe and causes no damage to surrounding tissues. For more on iovera°, including detailed safety and potential complication information, visit boneandjointreading.com/iovera. 301 S. 7th Avenue, Ste. 365 | West Reading | 484.628.2663

(Left to Right) Kenneth McAlpine, Jr., MD, Jessica Ertel, PA-C, Stephen Longenecker, MD, Daniel Hawkins, PA-C iovera° procedure performed by Kenneth McAlpine, Jr., MD

Van Scoy Jewelers

Van Scoy Jewelers has been one of Berks County’s most successful jewelers, sharing in couples’ love stories and family milestones for 44 years. We’ve built our longevity on quality products, consistently excellent service and a strong commitment to our customers and to our community. Our team, Caroline, Sal, Judy, Cassi and Deb, can help you to custom design the piece of your dreams or to select something from our lovely in-stock collection. Visit us at 1121 Penn Avenue in Wyomissing or shop online at vanscoy.com. Van Scoy Jewelers has been voted Best of Berks for more than 10 years running, earning the Lifetime Achievement Award for Best Independent Jeweler. Stop in and see for yourself what sets us apart.

1121 Penn Avenue | Wyomissing | 610.374.9330 | vanscoy.com