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on the cover:

14 Sophisticated Charm Impulse bridal editorial featuring gowns from The Wedding Shoppe. Photos taken at at Troy Furniture Store in Troy and Boyd Manor in Clarksville by Lisa Nikole Photography and Alexander M. Brown.

Trends 22 Bridal A primer on the latest trends in bridal

fashion by The Wedding Shoppe owner Angie Ruckel.

Aislinn Vaughan, MD

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Photographed by Alexander M. Brown

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Local Scene 10

BEST DOCTORS A list of local doctors chosen by their peers and compiled by Best Doctors, Inc. along with profiles of selected physicians from the list.

Discover Troy

Kerry Klump discusses the features troy has for you to explore.

24 Choosing a Wedding Cake

Beauty

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Profile of Dr. Sayeed Siddiky

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Living Large

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Dentist Profiles

26 Wedding Flowers

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Makeovers at Macy's

Tips from Ozenkoski's Bakery

FTD Master Florist Cathy Kohensky gives tips on summer wedding floral selection.

28 Statement Jewelry Jewelry buying tips from the staff at Gab's, etc.

37 Why Buy When You Can Rent?

Patra Taylor provides tips on what to rent to make your wedding day beautiful and affordable.

Travel 54

Photo Tour of Yellowstone

By Photographer Karl Kischkel

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Luscious Costa Rica

Travel agent DIane Picht describes this exotic destination.

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Makeup artist Alex Sanchez makes appearance at Macy's St. Peters.

Salon Reviews

30 36 Wedding Hair Trends 34 Dom's hair salon gives brides to be tips on achieving her best look on her big day.

Optician Barbara Cashion discusses the latest trends in eye wear.

Salon de Christé Luminesce Salon Spa

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A privilege enjoyed by the rare and deserving few, it’s a claim that can be made by West James Courts, world’s first indoor racquet club with both tennis and racquetball courts. “We were one of the first clubs ever built in the St. Louis area, but the first to offer multiple courts for both sports,” said John Holliday, owner of West James Courts who masterminded the idea for developing a multi-sport indoor club that would take the sports to new heights.

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Located six miles south of I-70 off of Hwy 94 at1330 Harvestowne Industrial Drive in St. Charles, West James Courts is a 47,000 square foot fully climate controlled membership racquet club offering tennis, racquetball, pickle ball, wallyball, and fitness in its 12 world class courts.

“The goal, plan, purpose and intent were to make tennis a more affordable sport for a wider economic spectrum of the public. If you make it cost less without diminishing the amenities and still operate a first class club, you will draw more new people to a wonderful social game that can provide lifelong benefits of health and fitness,” said John.

To ask if he has achieved his goal after being in business for over 38 years was almost rhetorical. “In today’s economy less and less people are able to afford anything. But I think we are doing something right, because we have been open for nearly four decades,” stated John.

According to John, West James Courts was also one of the first indoor clubs in the world to offer blue tennis courts.

“Long before Flushing Meadows had blue courts, we had blue courts,” As to why John explains, “Studies showed that blue as a court color was soothing to the players and onlookers alike and allowed for the yellow ball to stand out against the background, and I like blue”

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Always using technology to provide members the best possible playing experience, John installed lighting of full color spectrum throughout the club to achieve daylight like playing conditions indoors. “Only you don’t have to worry if it’s snowing or raining or even 110 degrees outside. You can play here year round,” he said.

West James Courts is a member of the United States Tennis Association. Their on staff tennis instructors are certified professionals and members of the United States Professional Tennis Registry or the United States Professional Tennis Association. Racquetball professionals at WJC are certified by and members of the American Professional Racquetball Organization.

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Sophisticated

Charm

Dresses from The Wedding Shoppe in Troy, Missouri. Photos by Lisa Nikole Photography and Alexander M. Brown taken at Troy Furniture & Carpet in Troy and Boyd Manor in Clarksville, Missouri.

Above: Jessica is peaking from behind a beautiful fan made of peacock feathers and matching jewels. This stunning piece was created and handmade by Paula of Three Monkey's Beadry to resemble vintage fans of Victorian days. Exclusively sold at The Wedding Shoppe.

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Tiffany is modeling a full-bustled gown with dipped neckline available with corset or zipper closure. The glamour of embellished lace accents the bodice as a sensational fit through the hip area combines with caught-up detailing throughout the soft shimmer satin skirt. A romantic lace inset panel is punctuated with handmade flowers that are also nestled within the bustled train.

The Bordeaux taffeta bodice featuring innovative pleating is stunning on Brittany's gown.

Tiffany looks flawless in this slim A-line gown with corset closure. Exuding red carpet influence, this alluring stretch satin silhouette flaunts a lace shoulder strap glowing with beaded embellishments. Asymmetrical ruching flatters the bodice and drifts into the skirt, finishing with a contemporary balloon hem train.

Brittany is wearing an A-line gown with zipper over inner corset and crystal button closure. A scalloped neckline sets off the ornately embellished lace bust line, while a bow feature with hand beaded lace motif highlights the asymmetrical bodice. Sweeping bustles are placed throughout the skirt and train, creating a remarkable presence down the aisle.

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Krista prepares for her day in exquisite silk gown with ruffled neckline and low back. Her hat is pale ivory to match her gown with french netting and feathers.

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Right: Jessica is choosing a veil for her gown that features a full skirt and corset closure. This style features dimensional lace that provides an astounding textural richness to the bustline and gathered tulle skirt. Chic Organza is ruched throughout the waist slenderizing the bodice. A delicate lace shoulder strap is available as a variation to the neckline. Also availlable with this style is a full-length detachable train with a subtle smattering of lace that can be worn over the shoulder and across the back, or as a romantic veil.

Brittany is modeling a ballgown with scoop neckline and corset closure. This opulent illusion ballgown emits true and blissful romance. The bordeaux taffeta bodice features innovative pleating, while tulle erupts from the waist, glistening with embellished lace motifs. She is beautiful in the evening light and the dress is in light gold and ivory.

Above: Another view of Brittany wearing the satin gown.

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Amanda is relaxing at the end of the day in her gown an A-line gown with corset closure. Crossover pleating throughout the bodice wraps the waist and features a left hip detail with a radiant beaded motif. The Soft Shimmer Satin skirt is deeply gathered providing fabulous movement.

Leave town for a romantic elopement, like Jessica, in one of Alfred Angelo's short bridal gowns from their "little white dress collection."

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Krista is showing us the front of her silk gown by Maggie Sottero. Silk is light and breathable, perfect for summer weddings.

Perfect accessories are a must on your wedding day. Veils, hats, feathers, flowers and Jewelry compliment your gown and make a statement about who you are. The Wedding Shoppe offers new and vintage pieces and one of a kind hand created pieces just for their brides.

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By: Angie Ruckel, The Wedding Shoppe, Troy As noted on Bridalbeauty.com, the spring 2011 runways were full of soft romantic gowns for this upcoming season. These styles are so beautiful they will spill over into 2012.

Dresses with skirts engulfed in giant cabbage roses, delicate silk petals that fluttered up and down entire length of gowns, and even dresses that were actually constructed like a giant flowers were popping up on the runways.

There is an abundance of tulle, chiffon, organza, super-light taffeta and lace. Many dresses are mere layers upon layers of featherweight materials that will leave you feeling like you are floating down the aisle.

For the first time in many seasons, we witnessed a return to big ball gowns. They are light and airy and crafted from sheer, delicate fabrics like tulle, organza and point dĘźesprit. The big skirts are balanced with tiny, form-fitting bodices that highlight the shoulders, the bust and a feminine, defined waist.

The short dress has become an important option for brides now. No longer just a last minute addition for destination ceremonies, these dresses are serious and well designed so you would never feel short-changed if you opted for less length.

The hair has become bigger and fuller for the wedding day. Brides are choosing big flowers, feathers and jewels to adorn their hair. Veils are long or short and with a lot of pouf. The small hat with a face net is hugely popular, and with all the European influences from the Royal Wedding this look is here to stay for a while.

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For all those future brides, 2012 will be the return of sleeves and lace. Haute Couture styles with exquisite laces and silks and sleeves will be fitted and delicate. The vintage style pill box hat looks to be moving in to fashion and is perfect for the winter wedding. ď Ž

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Wedding cake design should not only reflect your personal style but also be in sync with the menu, décor and the theme of your reception. As a bride it is often difficult to find a designer who will meld your suggestions with their creativity to bake a masterpiece worthy of your wedding. That’s not the case when you visit Ozenkoski’s Bakery in St. Peters and consult with award winning cake designer

William Ozenkoski to order his "Tie The Knot" wedding cake.

For nearly four decades, the Ozenkoski name has been synonymous with amazing Polish confections. Started

by Bill and his brother Stan in 1963 in Ferguson at Cool Valley, this fullfledged bakery quickly became an icon in North County and served the area for several years. Wanting to introduce their unique delicacies to St. Charles County, Bill and wife, Jennifer re-opened the bakery in 2008 at its current location on Mid Rivers Mall Drive offering an incredible variety of cakes and baked goods for every occasion.

Ozenkoski’s signature taste comes from their wonderfully moist cake and Bill Ozenkoski’s very own velvety and fluffy butter

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cream icing, both made from scratch.

Discovered by trial and error, their butter cream icing is a pure marvel of texture and taste. Used in all their cake orders, this butter cream icing is unlike any you have tasted.

Designing breathtaking cakes for over a hundred weddings a year is not an easy task.

“But the process becomes a lot easier when we sit

down for a complimentary taste test with the bride and determine her likes,” says Bill. The brides can try the basic white, yellow, marble and devil’s food or sample the red velvet, German chocolate and even the carrot cake. “I tell brides who are often pressured to choose by a family member that this is your cake and your wedding; it represents your likes and dislikes.”

According to Jennifer, two of the biggest problems brides face is the availability of the reception hall and the priest. Since the average booking time for the cake is several months to a year in advance, she recommends as soon as you have your venue and your priest, book your cake decorator.

The largest wedding cake that Ozenkoski’s have designed served over three hundred guests, but most Tie The Knot cakes they create are for one to two hundred guest weddings.

A naturally talented cake designer, Bill loves working closely with brides to ensure all their needs are met. “Departure from the norm is my specialty even if it means you want confetti in your cake. If you see a picture in a magazine that you like, bring it in or sketch it for ideas,” he says.

Over the years, Bill has won taste test and design awards for his Tie The Knot cakes. One was for a stunning cake he designed with foodsafe rhinestones on a custom revolving turntable that he built himself.

And go ahead and eat all your wedding cake, he says, because

every bride gets a free anniversary cake next year. Bill warns against freezing your cake, “You cannot freeze a cake for a year and expect it to be good at all. It may look okay, but it is definitely not suitable for consumption.”

Speaking about the current cake trends, Jennifer says, “Brides have gotten away from traditional cake designs. So anything goes; they want what they want and are willing to express their tastes through their wedding cake.”

Ozenkoski’s Bakery is located at 350 Mid Rivers Mall Drive in St. Peters and can be contacted at 636-387-7044 and on the web at www.tietheknotcakes.com. 

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Wedding Flowers By: FTD Master Florist, Cathy Kohensky The summer bride is lucky.

With almost every flower in vibrant colors in bloom, rest easy - you have a world of options open to you. From traditional favorites like roses, sunflowers, tuberoses, daisies, zinnias and gerbera daisies to exotics like Asiatic lilies, Bells of Ireland, freesia, iris, chrysanthemums, and English lavender, choosing the flowers for your bouquet or wedding is an unforgettable adventure.

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Summer weddings are all about bright, beautiful color and enchanting summer wedding-flowers like dahl-

ias, snapdragons or even roses in cream, red, white or hot pink create an amazing palette. A delicate placement of these brightly-colored flowers can make your wedding venue look like a flower garden.

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Your choice of flowers will depend on a few factors: Will you be getting married in a garden, beach, chapel or a cathedral? What are your colors? And, of course, your dĂŠcor. You should also consider the time of the day.

Late afternoon weddings are more informal than mornings and an array containing wildflowers, daisies, sunflower and Queen Anne’s Lace provides you with bold colors to bring out the magic.

Lilies are considered very formal flowers. One of the most stunning formal wedding bouquets you can have is an arrangement with nothing but calla lilies.

Early summer weddings are a great time to incorporate various shades of pink, lavender and purple into your decorations. Roses are some of the most traditional wedding flowers because their

Beach Weddings typically encompass softer colors of whites, blues and yellows. Blue hydrangeas, white roses and yellow gerbera daisies are excellent options.

Tropical-Themed weddings are quite popular during the summer months.

Tropical flowers tend to have bold shapes and dazzling colors that display a striking contrast on a lush green background. If you want your summer wedding flowers to be truly stunning, consider going with tropical blooms such as rare orchids in shades of lavender and fuscia, or ranunculus and peonies. These flowers can add exotic appeal to your floral arrangements.

striking color and effect are hard to match.

If you are planning a late summer wedding, you may take advantage of the transition to autumn by incorporating warm colors such as strong yellows, oranges and reds into your bouquets and wedding flower arrangements.

Think along the lines of red and orange gerbera daisies, roses, sunflowers and snapdragons.

Coordinating your flowers to the key colors of the wedding party

GERBERA DAISY The fifth most popular flower in the world, gerbera daisies can mean innocence, purity, and cheerfulness.

and your dĂŠcor is always the first step. And seeking the professional advice of a florist can mean the difference between a wedding that is mediocre and a wedding that is delightful, romantic and classy.

Summer is the season where life is at its best and brightest and flowers are the most effective means to express the joy and happiness of your wedding. Enjoy your wedding and let your flowers tell the story.

FTD Master Florist Cathy Kohensky is the owner of A Moment of Grace Florist, the winner of The Knot Best of Weddings 2008 & 2009. This premier floral boutique serves the entire Westplex and St. Louis region.

You can contact Cathy for a wedding consultation at 636-456-9334 or stop by A Moment of Grace Florist at 511 N. State Highway 47 in Warrenton. www.amomentofgraceflorist.com. ď Ž

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JEWELRY If you are looking for the hottest fashionable and unique engagement or wedding ring, Gabs, Etc. Jewelry has everything from the classic solitaire to vintage glamour. Finding the perfect ring doesn’t have to be a stressful experience. With forty years experience, the knowledgeable GIA certified staff (Gemological Institute of America) always take the time to answer any questions you have and provide you the information you need to select your perfect piece with confidence.

One of the popular styles for the blushing brides of the 2011 season is the halo paved semi-mount. They are available for any cut of stone (round, princess, oval, etc). The halo style ring has the appeal of the vintage look, and can give the illusion of a larger center stone that catches everyone’s eye! Another timeless design is the raised setting. The lofty design contains accent stones but keeps the spotlight on the center stone where it belongs. A new, wildly popular style is a semi-mount that gives the appearance the accent stones are draped in a delicate ribbon or bow. The elegant single solitaire is a tried but true design that never goes out of style.

Colored diamonds are increasing in popularity and demand. They come in every color of the rainbow. The most sought after are the yellow, blue, and chocolate (brown). Black diamonds are popular in pendants and earrings. The consumer should be aware that there are both natural colored diamonds and treated color diamonds (“white” diamonds treated to achieve a desired color).

Natural colored diamonds are rare; the majority of the colored diamonds on the market today are treated stones.

The fashionable styles that the trendy groom is wearing include cobalt chrome, a white metal whose appearance is compared to the more pricey platinum.

Since the white color isn’t just a plating, it will stay white forever. Another benefit is that it is more scratch-resistant than titanium bands. To show their individuality, the guys are choosing rings with engraved patterns of scroll

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work or even a flame design. Men wanting to add a little flash to their wedding bands are choosing to add either round or princess cut diamonds. Gold bands in either white or yellow never go out of style and are still the most versatile in that it they be easily sized, buffed, and polished to look brand new.

Matching comfort fit bands are available for men and women in most of the metal choices. They have a rounded finish inside the wedding band so that it will not pinch the skin of the finger. In turn this provides comfort for constant wear.

Gabs, etc is a family owned fine jewelry store with 44 years of experience. All the jewelry is repaired on-site; they specialize in custom design jewelry and restoration of vintage jewelry. Most repairs can be completed in one day, even sometimes while you wait. Gabs, etc. is located at 4229 N. St. Peters Parkway, St Peters, MO. They can be reached at (636) 939-9500 or visit them online at Gabsetc.com or on Facebook. Store hours are Sun-Mon: Closed, Tue-Wed: 10-7, Thr-Fri: 10-5, and Sat: 10-3.

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SALON REVIEWS

Salon de Christé If you were to describe Salon de Christé in a few words, avant-garde style and impeccable service would make the top of the list. But what differentiates this trendsetting salon from its peers is the product of salon veterans Bob and Lynn Miller’s continued emphasis on education for their stylists.

In 1997, development of Salon de Christé was a natural choice for the couple, who combined Bob’s plethora of knowledge in every aspect of the business as vice president of sales for Matrix with Lynn’s years of experience as a renowned Matrix educator to provide clients a truly memorable experience.

Years of exponential growth has allowed this premier 6300 square feet St. Peters salon to add two more locations – an amazing 11,000 square feet free standing salon on West Clay with large areas devoted to hair, spa and education and the New Designers at Salon de Christé on Mid Rivers Mall Drive, featuring the hottest new stylists in St. Louis and St. Charles.

“The best part of this business is that when women come to us they leave with a sense of confidence they feel more beautiful, prettier and lot better about themselves,” says Abbey Gurley, Marketing Director. “We create those feelings for guests, this is where they come to get away; they feel comfort-

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able here to unwind and let go of their day to day worries and stress.”

Visit any of their fabulous locations and you can experience the warmth of their greeting, their undivided attention to detail and their extraordinary styles, a few reasons that have contributed to Salon De Christe being named by 101 HAIRSTYLES MAGAZINE as "The best of the best U.S.A. salons" in 2001. And for their phenomenal growth, they were named as one of "America’s fastest growing salons” by SALON TODAY magazine. Locally the salon was named 'The Official Hairstylists' for the Saint Louis Rams Cheerleaders, and has been ranked by the St. Charles County Business Record as the 'Number One Salon and Spa in St. Charles County.'

With three locations and 150 expertly trained professionals, Salon de Christé provides a variety of services to some 5,000 plus guests every month. Aquage and Aveda are the salon’s primary product lines while their services include hair care, Keratin complex smoothing therapy, nail enhancements, natural nail care, make up, skin care, waxing, massage therapy, body treatments, reflexology, spa packages, extensions and many others. It’s notable that Bob was one of the founders of the Aquage line of beauty products.

To encourage constant learning, the salon has set up education funds stylists can use to take classes both in-house and externally. From trips to Chicago to learn and compete with the best designers in the business to spa education cruises in the Caribbean, the professionals at Salon de Christé ensure that they are always up on the latest trend. “There is no other salon in the region that puts stylist education first like we do. And the added benefit is our new techniques keep us ahead of the curve of other salons.” says Abbey, who is integrally involved in the operation of the salon.

We asked a few guests how they would rate the salon. “On a scale of one to ten in all aspects they are a ten,” said a guest who has patronized the salon since their inception.

Bob and Lynn feel that it is more of a personal relationship with their guests instead of a business one. The staff resonates the feeling that they are one big family and they want to make their guests feel that way too. Providing a very high level of care in a comfortable yet unpretentious atmosphere has helped make Salon de Christé a leader in the beauty industry.

This legendary salon is also forerunner when it comes to giving back to the communities they serve. With highly popular events like St. Baldrick’s which is held on St. Patrick’s Day during the Cottleville Parade, participants raise money by shaving off their hair to support children fighting cancer.

A bride booking an appointment for her wedding day can rest assured her stylists will have absolutely everything she needs to look her very best. And when that day arrives, nothing is more rewarding to the stylists than to see you walking out to go your wedding-- a transformation of beauty, grace and grandeur.

At Salon de Christé, every new guest receives a gift bag with a comment card, menu of services, a $10 coupon for their next visit and a travel size shampoo and conditioner. “We use the response to provide a better experience. We are not going to hit it 100% all the time. I look at a comment as an opportunity to improve. If you are not completely happy, call us and let us know and we are going to fix it. This is how we become better,” says Abbey. Because ladies tend to choose stylists from recommendations, the salon knows the value of service above and beyond. The guests are also encouraged to call the leave a message

on the stylists' voice mail to let them know about their salon visit. “We ensure all lines of communication are open.”

With three locations and hundreds of stylists it is fairly easy to land an appointment at your desired time, but it is advisable to book early for nights and weekends. Treat your loved ones, employees, vendors and clients with the gift of health and beauty with a gift certificate to Salon De Christe, available both on location and online at www.salondechriste.com. Visit Salon DeChriste at 3901 Mid Rivers Mall Dr. in Cottleville (636) 939-2229 and 2880 West Clay in Saint Charles (636) 946-2805 and see what the "ultimate spa experience" is all about. 

When it comes to wedding hairstyles, there are so many options and choices that the entire process can seem overwhelming.

After all, your wedding hair will be highly photographed and needs to stand up with you all day long. Fortunately, we've got all the tips and tricks for all the gorgeous bridal hairstyles you'll ever need!

3901 Mid Rivers Mall Drive  St. Peters, MO 63376  (636) 939-2229

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SALON REVIEWS

Luminesce Salon Spa L

uminesce Salon Spa opened in 2007. "We have been very blessed, and honored to serve our guests in a special way," said owner, Tina Parrish. We offer a vast array of services; as our salon has grown, so have our list of services. We believe that we always need to keep up with what is changing in our industry to better serve our guests."

Salon "Our team is made up of the “Best,�

Tina continued. "We have six designers on our hair team, with experience ranging from educators to designers who have been behind the chair for a year. Our team is exposed to continuing education constantly."

The salon's pricing scale reflects the level of experience. "With all of our team being Aveda trained, our guests can have the confidence in their service provider while still having the ability to choose a level of experience that best fits their lifestyle," Tina explained.

Luminesce offers a full service hair department to suit your needs, with services ranging from design to styling, color to texture.

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They have an experienced team of stylists that work together on weddings, from coordination to executing the theme and timing.

They work either on location or in the salon on your special day. They also offer pack-

ages for your wedding party at the salon.

Pre-wedding day offerings include anything from mini spa services to manicures and pedicures. Their packages are customized to fit your wedding party's needs.

Spa Luminesce's massage therapist is trained to offer a full line of massages including soft tissue, deep tissue, Chakra, and hot stone massage for another level of relaxation.

Their esthetician will evaluate your skin and offer facials that can reduce aging, correct acne scaring, or just keep your skin healthy and glowing while using our botanical line of skin care.

serve you so that for a short time you may be able to forget the world outside.

Location They are located at 702 N Hwy 47 in

Warrenton, Missouri, one quarter of a mile south of Hwy 70 on the east side of Hwy 47 across from Walgreens. For more information, call 636-456-7082. ď Ž

The spa recently added air brush tanning, a way to keep that natural glow through all seasons without the harmful rays of the sun or tanning beds. This is not a booth that you walk in and hope it all works out. The treatment is applied by a skilled person. Like an artist using paint, she is able to customize the tan to your body type. Similar to the concept of contouring with make up, this is a great service if you are going to a special occasion, beach vacation, or you are getting ready for shorts and the skirt season.

Makeup The salon now offers air brush makeup as well. This enables you to achieve a flawless complexion; it's great for special occasion makeup.

Luminesce has added a makeup artist to its team. Lori Dalton has been an educator with Aveda specializing in makeup for 16 years. Her work has been published in several magazines.

She excels at bridal makeup and mature make up. She offers makeup lessons, special occasion applications, or just a touch up. Lori is available for consultations; stop by or call for an appointment.

The Team The Luminesce team would love to invite you into our salon for a tour so that you can witness their distinct point of difference. Give them a chance to

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Wedding Hair Trends

by Domenico Pilla 2011 has turned out to be a wonderful year for weddings. With the royal wedding spurring the trends in a new direction, today’s brides have it made when it comes to chic wedding dos. After several years of beachy bridal hair, the trend has swung back towards a more elegant and timeless look. Smooth chignons, braided buns, and other classic pulledback hairstyles make a wonderful accompaniment to the 50s gowns which are so popular this year. They give brides a sophisticated, lady-like appearance which is absolutely gorgeous.

Your bridal hair should match with the shape of your face and should complement your gown, veil, shoes, the wedding color scheme and the overall wedding ambience. And depending on your personal style and liking, you may suggest to the hairdresser the bridal hair style which you want. Here are a few ideas:

FASCINATORS As you saw, fascinators were very popular at the royal wedding. They are perfect as a modern twist to a vintage-inspired look. For a striking and unique style, check out the vintage birdcage veil headpieces on ETSY.com. Keep things manageable during your reception and opt for an alternate headpiece to add something new to the reception gown.

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Chignon The polished chignon is the ultimate new bridal hairstyle. Classic, ladylike, and sophisticated, it will complement any wedding gown. The ideal way to do it is with a little bit of height on the top and the crown. Careful, keep it very subtle and even, so you don't look like you are wearing a Bump-it! A single large hair ornament is the perfect finishing detail for a chignon. Tuck a fresh gardenia into the side of it, or add some drama with a spray of feathers. Gorgeous!

Bling Make your style dazzle by adding crystal pins and combs, dazzling hair clips, gleaming bobby pins, thin metallic hair bands or sparkling hair sticks. Hair bling works for long and short hair; it’s a great way to add something special to a pixie cut or a French twist.

Beehive-Inspired Wedding hair stylists are inspired by

FRESH FLOWERS Small fresh local flowers from your florist can add a touch of romance to your wedding day hair to create a personal stamp that is all yours. Remember to keep the look simple; you don’t want the flower or hairpiece to overwhelm your overall wedding style.

the beehive and continually transform the look to give us something fresh that is perfectly gorgeous with a tea length gown or a classic traditional dress.

Double Hair Knot If you're planning to wear a Grecian inspired wedding gown, a double hair knot can merge vintage with modern for a terrific hairstyle. This romantic look is a bun-

TIARAS A jeweled tiara will elevate your gown and create a more formal look. Ideal for brides with long hair worn swept back and set elegantly, the jeweled tiara will make you feel like a princess. Have your stylist add texture and body to the hair and backcomb the top section of the hair for more height in front.

This section will be secured with pins and the tiara while the remaining hair falls down the back.

VINTAGE GLAM Inspired by the past with the classic long hair, reminiscent of silverscreen legends and cascading down the back or up in a French twist, the modern pin up girl look is as timeless as the 40s Hollywood icons. This wave and sleek side part create a sophisticated look that is both glamorous and sexy.

chignon hybrid that combines volume with a slightly messy feel to create modern drama for a bride. Perfect for spring or summer, your stylist can add thin gold headbands to create a goddess-like up do.

Ponytail A ponytail, whether high and modern or clean and dressed up, is easy to manage on your special day. Today you will see the ponytail set at the crown for a cleaner application that is perfect for a wedding.

Whimsical Whimsical may not belong in the wedding hair vocabulary, but if you are envisioning a magical, ethereal and unworldly look for your wedding, the forest fairy hair might be for you. Warning, this hairstyle is not for the faint of heart and definitely not designed for humid climates. There is no telling how long this do will stay after all the texturizing, curling and teasing prior to setting it but it is astonishingly beautiful and gives you the hairstyle fit for an out of this world wedding.

A little bit of pre-wedding advice: Book your appointment early with your stylist to get your hair trimmed about one to two weeks before your wedding. Even if you are keeping it long, trimming will keep the ends tidy, and is easier to style.

If you need to color your hair and you are trying out a new shade, it is also advisable to do it in advance, never the day before! At least if it turns out disastrous, you still have some time to save yourself. On the day of your wedding, wear a button-up shirt so that you can change easily into your gown after your hair is styled.

Domenico Pilla is the owner of Dom’s Hair Salon, a leading salon in the area serving clients of every age. At Dom’s hair is all they do- perms, colors, highlights, lowlights, styles, cuts, corrective styling & color, eye brow arch and wax and facial waxing. Dom’s Hair Salon is located at 608 South Hwy 47 in Warrenton and can be contacted at 636-456-7663. 

Why Buy

When You Can Rent?

by Patra Taylor When it comes to planning your wedding, a professional party rental company can be your greatest ally in ensuring your special day becomes more memorable for both you and your guests. Party supplies are the back bone of every event; without them, it just wouldn't be a party. In choosing the right supply store, seek rental companies that are experts in the business, with a proven track record of organizing several hundred weddings.

From canopy tents to grills to buffet and bar equipment, rental stores have everything you'll need for your wedding. They can offer you several styles of table rentals, chair rentals, linen rentals, china and flatware. But before renting any tablecloths, china, silverware, glassware, tables, chairs, concession equipment, dance floor, and catering equipment, consult and visit the showroom to ensure all the equipment is in good condition.

Variety makes your party unforgettable for your guests. Look for products of different varieties. Be unique in your rental choice. If you plan wonderful designs and colors your guests might even ask you where you got the idea. Try to rent some unusual items like popcorn machines, cotton candy machines, dance floors, silverware, wonderful china, etc. Considering these items can even enhance the beauty of your event and also the party mood. Before you decide, you should know what can and can't be rented.

Don't rent unnecessary items.

Rent a backdrop for your stage. Used properly, it can tie your entire wedding decor together. You can use your theme as the backdrop by arranging flowers in your colors to make it look more stunning. The center piece is also a very important part of a wedding reception. Make it more attractive and beautiful by adding candles. Floating and aroma candles create a soothing and dramatic effect. Your wedding rental will arrange a great centerpiece at your request. Remember, putting too much color or variety does not make the event beautiful; it is your style and aesthetics that make it more exquisite.

The right source of lighting can add a fantasy feel to any wedding. The use of candles as lighting gives a surreal feel and a sense of romance. They also reduce the harshness that bright lights tend to give. Your rental company can provide multiple types of candelabras, candle holders, special lighting that is used for focus on the bride and groom or used to accent the wedding cake, fountains or special decorations. Continuing the candles on tables and out of the way places will enhance the romantic atmosphere.

Lighting can be used to light the way to the reception as well as during the reception for safety and fun. Give your first dance a special feeling by renting a disco ball that spins and gives off subtle lighting changes while dancing. No matter how they are used, wedding lights definitely add to the softness and beauty of the setting.

Mother Nature doesn't have to be the spoiler of your wedding due to inclement weather. Your party rental store can provide you with tents, canopies, patio or portable heaters and spot coolers to keep your guests cozy and Mother Nature at bay.

The cost of using party rentals is affordable especially when compared to having a wedding planner who will more than likely use the same services. And when it comes to staying within your wedding budget, renting is by far more cost effective than buying.

Patra Taylor is owner of Garden Gate Part Rental, the premier Westplex party rental store. Garden Gate Party Rental is located at 651 S. Main Street in Troy, MO and can be contacted at 636-462-5665 and on the web at www.gardengatepartyrental.com 

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JMJ Wedding & Party Supplies Whether you are looking for toasting glasses, ring pillows, unity candles, table cloths, table decorations, gift card boxes, cake toppers, serving utensils, candles, albums, wedding planners or even wedding bells, you will find them at O’Fallon’s newest wedding and party supply store, JMJ Wedding & Party Supplies.

According to mother daughter team of Jeri Schulze, owner and Julie Colbert, manager, though the store is largely dedicated to weddings they do not consider themselves just a wedding shop. “At JMJ we have lots of wedding favors, shower decorations, and reception paper goods but we also carry party supplies for all occasions wedding shower, baby shower, birthday, Luau, divorce party, themed party, baptism, first communion, St. Patrick’s Day or Mardi Gras parties,” they said.

“We also provide a variety of services in addition to the supplies. My aunt who is a minister officiate weddings; another aunt is the photographer; my mother-in-law

bakes wedding cakes; my mom and my cousin personalize gifts and design floral arrangements,” Julie added.

Though they get a few birthday planners, majority of the clients are looking for wedding supplies. JMJ has been selling quite a few of their monogrammed towels which Jeri started customizing into themed bridal "cakes." “Whatever theme the bride wants, we can design one to match her taste. One is designed with cooking utensils for a first time bride, another is designed with mini bottles of alcohol for a bachelorette party. They are coolest gifts for bridal showers and even the actual wedding,” Julie said. She is unable to keep them in stock too long due to their popularity.

As for party supplies, JMJ carries everything from table cloths, balloons, crepe paper, multi-color plastic ware, gifts bags, tissue papers, beads, lei, crowns, light up décor, hard to find items, and much more. Stop by JMJ Wedding and

Party Supplies often because with their weekly and monthly specials and sales, you will like what you can find at this party supply store.

JMJ Wedding and Party Supply is located at 308 Sonderen Street in O’ Fallon and can be contacted at 636-272-3716 and also on the web at www.jmjweddingandpartysupplies.com. 

Diaper "cakes" make great shower gifts.

pain management

PROFILE IN MEDICINE

Dr. Suresh Krishnan, M.D. A.B.A. More than 90 million people in US alone suffer from chronic pain.

Affecting nearly a third of our population, it is an under-treated and misunderstood disease that affects millions of people worldwide. The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health estimates that chronic pain costs the U.S. economy $100 billion a year in lost work time and medical expenses. The disease is defined as moderate to severe pain that persists for one or more months longer than would generally be expected for recovery to a specific disease, injury or surgery.

A physician in the forefront of the treatment of chronic pain is renowned pain care specialist and board certified ENT surgeon and Anesthesiologist, Dr. Suresh Krishnan, M.D. Recognized for his multi-disciplinary approach and extensive pain management experience, Dr. Krishnan specializes in advanced therapies such as - spinal cord stimulation (SCS), dorsal column stimulators, epidural steroid injections, Facet nerve blocks, Sympathetic blocks, Interacostal nerve blocks, discography, kyphoplasty, vertebroplast, nucleoplasty, trigger point injections, intrathecal infusion pump, radiofrequency denervations and more.

Offering a specialized approach to diagnosing and treating back, neck and leg pain, Dr. Suresh Krishnan M.D. A.B.A designs each patient's treatment program around the mission of improving function, alleviating pain and enhancing the quality of life.

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With two convenient offices in Troy and Wentzville, Dr. Krishnan serves a large base of patients in the Westplex. Recent advancements in pain management treatments have given Dr. Krishnan the opportunity to offer more options and targeted solutions. Interventional Pain Care offers some of today’s most innovative treatment methods for a host of painful conditions and injuries. “Our patients are treated with the highly personalized and supportive care they want and deserve,” says Dr. Krishnan.

“Ninety-five percent of all my new patients come as referrals from other physicians. The referring doctors know, due to my strong academic background, we have access to the latest innovations and discoveries,” Dr. Krishnan is fellowship-trained in pain management and has more than 10 years of experience in the field. He can often find solutions to painful problems when others fail to remedy. “It’s indeed a wonderful feeling when I hear my patients say that they are able to do things they could not do for the past few years.”

Located at 1165 A E. Cherry Street in Troy, and 600 Medical Drive, Suite 106 in Wentzville, Interventional Pain Care can be contacted at (636) 528-3060 or (636)-614-1231 in Troy and (636) 465-2597 in Wentzville or by fax at ax: (636) 614-1940.

For more information, visit their website at www.ipaincare.com. 

fitness

Fitness Now

Though they are not dieticians, expert trainers like Jamie Speiser, a 12year veteran of bodybuilding, provide personal training, nutritional advice and recommendations.

Damien suggests that new clients, “Train two to three times a week for three months, then back off to once every two weeks and then back it off to once a month. Once you get bored or stagnant, just jump back in with a trainer for a few months again or even switch trainers to try a different routine. Personal training is not something that you do forever. It’s what you do to get you motivated, develop a lifestyle and then you can go off on your own.”

Tina says, the role of the personal trainer is not only a coach, but also a motivator to keep you from getting too comfortable in your routine. “That’s when you stop getting results. Even if you have worked out for life, everyone goes through periods of lull and are robbed of motivation when they don’t see results. That’s when get they bored and quit. A personal trainer develops a relationship with their client and they keep that connection and motivation alive."

Stop by and check out the fabulous facility and let the excellent trainers at Fitness Now help you achieve your goals. Fitness Now is located at 3010 WingHaven Blvd and can be contacted at 636-561-3666 and on the web at www.fitnowusa.com. 

We know you make resolutions to change your lifestyle every year, but have you taken steps to turn them into results? Damien Belgeri, Tina Kimbell and the personal trainers at Fitness Now in WingHaven can help you make those resolutions a reality.

Fitness Now offers both a mix of personal training and general fitness memberships with state of the art fitness equipment and a wealth of personal trainers comparable to the elite gyms but without the costs associated with joining one of them.

“We wanted to get away from the format of box gyms,” says Damien.

“We brought in state of the art equipment, including a completely custom made Criterion machine. We have a gym and a separate personal training studio, so the personal training clients can work out privately.”

At Fitness Now, there is no waiting in line and it’s a lot more personal and friendlier too. Everyone gets to know you by your first names. “You are not a number here. I know what you did over the weekend,” he laughs.

“You don’t punch in a card or work at out at night to avoid social interaction; it’s all about personal interaction here,” adds Tina, Operations Manager at Fitness Now. With 175 members and 15 to 30 personal training clients at any given time, this gym is enjoying a great success. The trainers are all successful amateur athletes with 10 to 20 years of multidisciplinary and fitness experience and lifestyles ranging from marathon runners to competitive bodybuilders.

A variety of classes are offered that range from spinning, sculpting, cycling, core, Zumba, Pilates to total body conditioning. Clients don’t get bored doing the same routine, and are free to switch classes or try something different. Average class sizes are 4 to 6, so the level of interaction and feedback is almost like personal training.

Membership is only $30 per month with no contract or initiation fee. Unlimited classes are $5 additional per month. Family membership is $50per month for up to a four person household and the same $5 additional for unlimited classes applies to them too. If you like the class only membership, it costs $20 per month. Damien urges to call ahead and register as the classes fill up fast. Corporate rates are available for local businesses.

Stay Fit, Stay Active

Stay Nutrition

SS Nutrition has moved to a new location on 1121 West Pearce Blvd. in Wentzville. The staff at SS Nutrition is committed to improving the health of people from all walks of life, including men, women, young adults, everyday fitness enthusiasts, high school and college athletes, as well as bodybuilders. Each of their employees are extremely knowledgeable and take the time with each client to pinpoint their health and fitness goals in order to find the best program, products and supplements for them to achieve those goals.

They carry only brand name products, unlike so many other competitors. Others try to reduce cost by making their own products.

This in return can reduce effectiveness. SS Nutrition carries top brand names at an everyday lower prices. This is what sets us apart from everyone else.

When it comes to the REAL nutritional needs of bodybuilders and athletes alike, there is little doubt what "legitimate" science has to say about different supplements. Unfortunately, this has little to do with the marketing message spread by most sellers. The competition between companies is fierce and the drive to sell more by differentiating a product by any means necessary (whether it's legitimate science or not) is prevalent to say the least. That’s why SS Nutrition sticks with only the best brand names and makes them available to everyone. Nothing is hidden or reduced.

Join them every weekend for free taste testings. Sample some of the highest quality protein shakes, supplements and performance products before you buy.

SS Nutrition is located at 1121 West Pearce Blvd. in Wentzville and can be reached at 636-312-2677. For more information, visit their website at www.ssnutritionstore.com. 

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$25/month for a family with no yearly commitment. West James Courts also allows non-member guests to use the club for a fee of $5 per visit. Friday evening court time, from 5pm until close is open to the public at the above rates with no membership required or guest fee charged.

With members’ ages ranging from 6 to over 80 years young, the club enjoys a loyalty among its members that is unparalleled among private rac-

quet clubs.

According to John, the appeal of racquet sports is still high. “Tennis remains an enduring favorite among all ages. Between social players and interclub competitors from all age groups, our programs are doing well in the club,” said John.

But another fastest growing racquet sport is pickle ball. Invented in the 1960s in Seattle, this fun game is played on a modified tennis court. It requires very minimal equipment to play this fun sport; mainly an inexpensive paddle , a wiffle ball and court shoes. “This has contributed to the meteoric rise in the popularity of this sport. I like it because it’s not physically draining, and has become popular in retirement communities,” said John. The game involves strategies that include lobbing, overhead slams, passing drive shots from the baseline and fast volley exchanges at the net. It is fast paced action yet not too taxing on the body. Both the tennis players and racquetball players can transition into the game quite gracefully.

“Wally ball is another sport that is popular.

Played in our converted racquetball courts by 2 to 4 players per side the sport shares a few rules with volleyball and is exciting to play.”

Business Profile

JUICY TAN Juicy Tan in Wentzville has more to offer than great tasting smoothies and beautifully bronzed skin. In a class of its own, they are a very innovative business that is conscious of your overall health and well- being. “Offering tanning and smoothies in one business may seem a bit different, but it works for our customers,” says Peggy Daseler, owner of Juicy Tan. “It’s not just about looking good but it’s also about feeling good as well.” During our visit, Peggy wanted to share some the healthful benefits of both her products: Vitamin D Vitamin D is necessary for good health. The best and easiest source of vitamin D is light; almost 99% of the vitamin D we make comes from light exposure, whether it’s from the sun or a tanning bed. Tanning increases your vitamin D levels and decreases your risk of many life threatening diseases and conditions. Americans are increasingly becoming vitamin D deprived, resulting in an increased risk of cancer, heart disease, and PMS symptoms. Chronic diseases ranging from heart disease, diabetes, cancer, flu to tuberculosis, schizophrenia, rickets and osteoporosis are exagger-

ated by shortages of vitamin D. Current research has implicated vitamin D deficiency as a major factor in the pathology of at least 17 varieties of cancer as well as heart disease, stroke, hypertension, autoimmune diseases, diabetes, depression, chronic pain, osteoarthritis, osteoporosis, muscle weakness, birth defects, periodontal disease, and more. A Georgetown University clinical study has added to the already-impressive number of studies showing that higher vitamin D blood levels reduce a woman's risk of breast cancer by as much as 85 percent. What is keeping you from getting the amounts of vitamin D that your body needs?

Smoothies Our smoothies are made with real fruit and are packed with good ingredients. Whether you are bulking up or slimming down we have a smoothie for you. There are low carb, sugar fee and non-fat alternatives. If you don’t see the smoothie you want on our menu, just ask and we will customize one for you. Milk allergies, no problem; we use soy milk in our smoothies and dairy free products. If you want whey or soy protein we have that too.

Try one of our good to go smoothies or add protein or flax seed to any smoothie on our menu. We offer a

In addition to the all the court playing opportunities, WJC members have complete use of the fitness center where the state of the art Body Solid Multi-Station total body workout machines, treadmill, Airdyne, and elliptical. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi, wide screen TVs, showers lockers and towels.

If you are planning to host a birthday, retirement, promotion, bachelor or anniversary party, hold your next party at West James Courts.

With six tennis courts, six convertible racquetball courts, large open lounge, balcony and ability to bring your own refreshments or catering for up to 150 guests, you can bet your six hour party will be a blast for only $600. And to sweeten the deal further, WJC will supply you 125 cups of free beer. For mini parties you can rent the courts on a per court basis for $45 to $80 for a three hour party.

Take a tour of this impressive racquet club and speak to a member about the benefits of tennis.

It will motivate you to attack that waistline from the baseline.

West James Courts is located at1330 Harvestowne Industrial Dr. in St. Charles, MO 63304 and can be contacted at 636-441-0006 or wjc@westjames.com. www.westjames.com. 

healthy alternative to fast food when you are on the go or you just want a snack.

Juicy Tan is located at 1229 Wentzville Parkway and can be contacted at 636-327-7400.

1229 Wentzville Parkway Wentzville, MO  636-327-7400

Newly remodeled and under new ownership and management, Fort Grill will soon be the talk of the town. They say good news travels fast and good news about food travels even faster. Under the direction of L'École Culinaire graduate and Executive Chef Aaron Grgurich, the menu is American fare. Best of all, the entire menu is created from scratch and when he says "fresh," Chef Aaron means it. The herbs in front of his portrait (left) came in bunches from a neighbor of the golf course. Rosemary, thyme, mint, parsley, oregano, and dill, just to name a few. Gravies and sauces are also made from scratch.

"We promise--just come in once to taste our food and you'll be back for more!" said restaurant and banquet manager Susan Littrell. "We have customers coming back everyday for lunch just to introduce others to our smoked turkey Italian bread sandwiches. All of our smoked meats and fish are cooked on the premises by the chef," she added.

From their juicy American burger to their prime rib dinner, their daily menu is what you would expect from a chef, but at prices you can afford. The grilled chicken Caesar salad is rich with texture and flavor. Like everything else at Fort Grill, the croutons are home-made. What better opportunity for a chef to show off his stuff than by creating freshly made pizzas and pastas? The chicken wraps come with home-made chip; would you expect anything less?

The lunch crowd is also pleased with the prices and the food is served quickly because they understand you need to get back to work promptly.

The Fort Grill Banquet Center can handle everything from a small business function to a wedding reception and can be decorated by the client to meet his or her needs. The banquets can be custom catered by the Fort Grill team or just rented for the space. They offer a versatile beer and wine list and daily happy hour specials from their fully stocked bar that can be served indoors or outside on the patio deck from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. In the future, Chef plans to introduce fresh country fare such as grilled trout, venison tenderloin and even marinated duck...Yum!

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Business Profile

Mrs. C's Specialties

Cathy Summers, owner of Mrs. C’s Catering, believes in the adage ‘do what you love and success will follow.’ And success has recently found a friend in Cathy. You see, Cathy has always had a passion for cooking great food and whatever the catering opportunity may be: a wedding, birthday, a life tribute or a church event, she always ensures the guests enjoy a memorable meal.

Today, her business is growing by leaps and bounds and Cathy is embarking on a new phase of expansion. “Basically, if a friend needed her wedding catered, they would turn to me. I would cook and elegantly customize the presentation to match the decor,” remembers Cathy, who has been catering events for twenty years.

Most of Cathy’s clients come as referrals from other satisfied clients. “I do tastings for the couples. They come to my home and I cook them a dinner so they can get a taste of how I cook,” she says as she works on the menu plan for an upcoming wedding. “At first, clients may think, ‘oh, it’s just the same old catering stuff,’ but when they sit down and taste it, they are blown away because of the seasoning and the flavor. Clients tell me what they’re looking for and how they want it done and we make it for them because it’s their day. It’s their party.”

Cathy tailors the menu according to her client’s budget. “Say you were getting married and your budget was tight. I would do something for say $8 $10 per person, but it would be very good home cooked food for everyone without breaking the bank,” explains Cathy.

Mrs. C’s will also serve the food at the party so neither the clients or their guests have to. This helps with portion control, but Cathy makes sure the guests get to eat all they want. “There’s no limit. Just like if they were visiting my home, I want them to eat plenty and walk away feeling full and satisfied.

And if there’s any leftover food at the end of the event, I give the couple the opportunity to take the remainder home with them if they want to.”

While catering wedding receptions, rehearsal dinners, proms, birthdays, anniversaries, charity events or even make-up parties in the greater St. Louis area and serving parties from 20 to 375 guests Mrs. C’s Catering has built an enviable reputation for taste, service and affordability.

Cathy is known for her excellent beef brisket and her signature cream-cheese filled chocolate-covered strawberries and customized salads are fabulous.

Her green beans with bacon, turkey, homemade chicken salad and barbecue chicken are all client favorites. Whether her client desires mashed potatoes and gravy, crunchy slaw with Napa cabbage and toasted ramen noodles or sweet potatoes she’ll prepare them in a home-cooked, southern style.

“I like to have at least one month notice before the event,” Cathy says. “I’ve put together events as fast as two weeks, but a month gives me enough time to put everything together.”

For Cathy to cater an event, the venue doesn’t necessarily need to have a kitchen. “I like to have a place to warm things up but I have my own hot boxes and equipment. That’s another cost savings for the customer; because I own my own equipment, the rental cost isn’t transferred,” Cathy states.

A niche that differentiates Mrs. C’s from others is Cathy’s innate ability to provide stunning decorating for the event on a budget. “No matter what the budget everyone deserves to have a memorable special day. I have taken some weddings with a $500 budget, a hall and 22 tables and with the right decorations and an eye for the proper first impression, made it seem as if

they had a $10,000 budget,” she states.

Most people overlook the décor items Cathy uses to make stunning event décor.

It’s very economical, because she already has many of the décor items in stock, so clients don’t incur that cost.

Though clients can book Cathy’s decorating services without the catering, they receive a discount if they book it together. “They don’t have to worry about their decorating or the food. We can put it in one package and it’s done,” she says.

“I require that everyone be happy. When you leave a wedding that I’ve done, everyone is full, they’ve enjoyed their food, and they are ready to enjoy the rest of the party,” states Cathy.

You can contact Cathy Summers of Mrs. C’s Catering at 636-462-2437 or 636-699-3330 and email her at itiscj@yahoo.com.

Business Profile

Kenneth E. Loy & Company, P.C. If longevity is a measure of success in business, then Certified Public Accounting firm of Kenneth E. Loy & Company, P.C. has undoubtedly achieved the coveted glory. With 31 years in private practice and three locations in Alton, Jerseyville and Greenfield, this prominent firm has positioned itself as the leader in public accounting in southern Illinois.

When principal Kenneth Loy opened his firm in June 1, 1980, at the age of 24, he was the youngest accountant in the area to start a private practice. Loy was born and raised in Shipman and is a 1974 graduate of Southwestern High School, where a course in accounting sparked his interest in the field.

He pursued his endeavor to attain a bachelor’s degree in accounting in 1978 from Southern Illinois University – Edwardsville. After college, Loy worked for Illinois Department of Revenue as a sales tax auditor before partnering in a firm and later branching out on his own.

Loy was inspired to go into private practice because of his belief in the core values of service, courtesy and professionalism. Three decades later they remain the bedrock of Loy’s flourishing practice.

“I love working with my clients and having the opportunity to help them with their businesses and help them reach their goals,” Loy said. His adherence to true professionalism is reflected throughout the firm. “Sometimes it’s as simple as just returning a phone call,” he said. “People get angry in the personal service field when their calls aren’t returned quickly. We

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make it a point to return calls as soon as possible, usually the same day or within 24 hours. We also have a quick turnaround time when processing returns.”

With seven senior accountants, four CPAs, bookkeeping and payroll staff, and the addition of more hires during the work heavy tax season, Kenneth E. Loy Ken E. Loy, owner & Company is well adept at offering a multitude of services that include business and personal tax preparation, payroll, bookkeeping, monthly and quarterly accounting and auditing services.

“There has been a new tax bill every year for the past 15 years and the average person can’t keep up with the changes and is going to miss things.”

Though Kenneth E. Loy & Company attracts individual return clients from across the US, local farming operations of southern Illinois also call Loy their accountant. It’s largely due to the fact that, unlike many CPAs, Loy is also a farmer and knows every aspect of the industry first hand. Living in and farming a 5000 acre family farm in Medora has enabled him to acquire a unique perspective that his farming clients can truly appreciate.

Both a consummate professional and a devoted family man, Loy has been married to his wife Julie for 22 years. Working from home, Julie is a systems analyst for an overnight trucking company. The couple has twin sons Samuel and Jonathan, age 15.

From left: Dianne, Office Manager; Karl, Senior Accountant; Ken, owner; Pat, Senior Accountant; Shawntaya, Receptionist. Back row: Tricia, C.P.A.; Donna, Book keeper; Beth, Senior Accountant; Kristen, Senior Accountant; Michelle, Senior Accountant; Marilyn, Payroll Manager.

Kenneth E. Loy & Company is located at No. 2 Crossroads Court in Alton, (618) 465-1196; 100 S. State Street in Jerseyville (618) 4986246; and RR 2 in Greenfield (217) 368-3011. To learn more about their range of services and a wealth of helpful information, check out their site at www. kenloycpa.com. 

With several fire departments, school, water & sewer districts, municipal and government bodies; several hundred small to large businesses and over 2500 individuals as clients, this accounting firm has grown every year since its inception in 1980.

Loy credits his firm’s personal and professional concern and commitment to every client for his growth.

“Because our firm is relatively small, our clients benefit by getting personalized, quality service that is beyond comparison,” said Loy. “A lot of businesses have ups and downs, but we have grown every year. This is largely a referral based business, so that means a lot to us. We treat clients and their businesses like they are our own and we give everyone the same attention that we would want.”

This unparalleled level of service is not available from the fast tax prep places. “You get someone different every year, and the person does not have to be a CPA to prepare your return,” Loy said. “But with us, not only are we licensed, but we can be with you year after year. We get to know you. Plus the fees are higher at those places than ours.”

Loy also mentioned though many people turn to tax prep software for returns, they often get frustrated or have troubles with IRS and seek the firms help to resolve them. “The problem with the software is that it isn’t up to date. Changes in the tax code outpace the software and the average person may not have the accounting and tax knowledge to input the correct information,” he said. “They may save money by using software but they may also lose thousands in deductions that they did know they could take.

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A Photo Tour of

Yellowstone

By: Karl A. Kischkel

Mt. Movan, Grand Tetons

Emerald Spring

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Mammoth Hot Springs

Norris Basin

Undine Falls

White Dome Geyser

Great Fountain Geyser

Grand Prismatic Spring

TRAVEL

Luscious

Costa Rica I

By: Diane Picht, owner of Four Season Travel and Cruises

t is a country like no other where orchids bloom, toucans sit in tree tops above the dense rain forest, the sun shines over a volcanic sand beach and howler monkeys jump from tree to tree.

It is a new found Garden of Eden with natural resources protected by national parks and forest preserves. And now through Apple Vacations, Four Season Travel and Cruises offers non-stop charter flights into Liberia or San Jose International Airports. An Apple representative meets travelers at the airport for a hotel transfer or rental car for fly/drive self-guided tours. After a self-guided tour, they can spend days of relaxation at a beach resort in Guanacaste or in centrally located San Jose.

Arenal Volcano, one of the world's most active volcanos since 1969.

This area is also home to the Cano Negro Wildlife Refuge, rich in biological diversity with 850 bird species. The mighty Arenal Volcano area offers three or four night escorted tours ending at the Guanacaste Beach Hotel. There are also tropical adventures, fly and drive self-guided tours covering the Celeste River, Arenal Volcano area, Monteverde Flaming Beach and more.

The dry season is December-April and rainy season May-November. The average temperature is 72°F. The population is 4,331,000 and the country is located in the central time zone.

Residents speak Spanish and English. Their currency is the colon (U.S. dollars and credit cards are accepted).

Nestled in the heart of the Central Valeym, San Jose is one of the world's most cosmopolitan cities in Central America. San Jose is a great base for exploring Costa Rica with its proximity to several volcanos, rain forests, cloud forest reserves and national parks, making it a perfect departure point for day trips. There is a five night escorted tour of the Caribbean coast featuring Braulio-Carillo National Park, Limon where Cristopher Columbus discovered Costa Rica, Cahuita National Park, Siquirres, Torugueros National Park and boat safari.

Located on the Pacific Ocean is Guanacaste, known for its beautiful beaches, warm climate, excellent surfing and snorkeling. The coast has bays, penisulas, and a number of protected areas.

Optional day tours from Guanacaste include a shopping tour at Liberia City, a canopy tour, a visit to Rincon de la Vieja National Park, exploring Costa Rica's roots, Buena Vista Mega Combo, Arenal Volcano and Rain Forest walk, and Terorio River white water rafting. Tours are also available to Palo Verde National Park, floating at the Corobici River and hanging bridges in the rain forest. Many beautiful resorts are available in the Guanacaste Beach area and many are all-inclusive.

The Arenal area is located in the northern plains, home of the

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The Monteverda area is famous for its cloud forest. The three and four night escorted tours are designed to be combined with additional nights at a beach hotel in Guanacaste.

Discover Costa Rica with an adventure or beach resort vacation. And remember, using a professional travel agent is a convenient and often money-saving method of making travel arrangements. Agents provide expert advice, often through first-hand experience. A travel professional can help you narrow down your choices by focusing on the destinations and hotels or resorts that best meet your desires and preferences. It's like having a personal shopper! You have nothing to lose and everything to gain by consulting with a travel professional. ď Ž

Business Profile

H&H Guns

Mark & Jane Hale’s gun store, called simply H&H Guns, is a gun shop not quite like any other. A customer describes this hometown gun shop perfectly: “H&H Guns is Sons of Guns meets American Pickers! It’s every gun enthusiast’s delight.”

Two and half years ago, after their first location on the south service road in Warrenton was completely destroyed by fire. H&H Guns relocated to Old Town Warrenton at 115-C East Main.

H&H Guns has a large selection of new, used, and antique firearms. “We have a little bit of everything. From modern weapons to antique to military, you will find the rare and real thing here,” he says. Most gun stores are hesitant about putting antique or hard to find firearms on the shelf and tend to sell those on the internet. At H & H Guns, that classic old gun is right there on the shelf along with the newest ones. “We are a family run store. I prefer face to face interaction and that makes our store unique.”

The personal touch along with his uncanny ability to get his hands on the latest and greatest firearms on the market puts H&H head and shoulders above the rest. H & H Guns don’t just sell guns. They have a large selection of ammunition,

both common calibers and hard to find; a fantastic selection of knives, mounts, rings, scopes, pepper spray, stun guns, and a wide variety of accessories to trick out your AR. There are just too many items to name and their inventory changes all the time with new and used items coming in daily.

Unheard of in the industry, H&H Guns warranties both new and used firearms. “Our policy puts the customer first, we call it the ‘Dave Sinclair - If it’s not right, we’ll make it right!’ states Mark. H&H Guns buys and trades for a variety of items– Like Pawn Stars, you never know what will come through their door.

Read a few five star reviews on their Yahoo Local page and it will tell you why customers call H&H Guns, ‘The Best Gun Shop In the Land’: “You have found the best kept secret in gun shops”, “The man that runs it is one in a million and is backed up by his family at the counter. If you have been treated badly at other shops or just want to see how it should be. Go check out H&H Guns!”

“Very cool store. This is the toy store for big boys and girls. My girlfriend liked it as much as I did.”

“I get a kick out of taking friends there who ask about a gun they have just seen in a gun magazine and Mark pulls one out ( you mean one of these) their jaws drop open. Great selection, Great service and Great people on both sides of the counter make you feel welcome every time you walk in. Don't miss this place!”

“My wife bought her first handgun there after talking with Jane about it. One of a kind place!”

“Mark is very knowledgeable and goes out of his way to help anybody, Mark and his family are great people, if I had to drive 200 miles to buy a gun from him I would with no question asked. I give him a 10 on a scale of 1 to 5. I can save you the trouble of looking, there is no place better in the world.”

Great People, Like 'Cheers' without the beer!”

“Best gun shop ever!”

Mark and Jane are blessed with two very industrious sons, Blake, age 18, and Josh, age 14. The store is located at 115-C East Main in Warrenton and can be reached at 636- 456- 6118. 

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Colt 1911

Henry Golden Boy

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fashion

Living

LARGE

By: Barbara Cashion, owner, Here's 2 Eyes Remember when the large sunglasses first came back out on the market? Some of the comments made were "oh my gosh, they're huge!" or "they're so cute!" As we have became more educated on the benefits of the large sunglasses, they have gained in popularity and design.

But it doesn't stop there. At the same time, a lot of comments were "I remember when my sunglasses looked like these," or "I wish I could get frames that were bigger because I felt like I could see better." Well, the time has come. Many of you have heard me say before that eyeglasses are no longer just necessities, they are also regulated by fashion. As fashion seems to repeat, so does eyeglass fashion.

The larger style frame has begun to work its way back as is evident by such eyeglass wearers as Justin Bieber, Randy Jackson, and Anne Hathaway. One of the benefits of a larger frame means more area for embellishments, primarily on the temples. There can be anything from imprints to bling, color and so on. Remember, the first thing most people see when they look at you is your glasses.

For those of you who prefer a smaller style, don't despair; I'm sure your eye care professional will find a way to accommodate you. But for those of you who are fashion conscious or want more lens with which to see, these may be just what you wanted. The overall shape--rectangles to a little more square, oval, etc., of the lenses still seems to be the same but a little larger. As an example, a typical Zyl (plastic) frame was approximately 3/4 of an inch (22 mm). The newer styles are over an inch and a quarter (33 mm), a difference of 1/2 inch (7 mm).

The difference in the depth of a lens can be a positive or a negative thing. It's a positive thing for those of us who wear a multi-focal lens (bifocal, trifocal or progressive) as this will allow more area for magnification.

The negative side is that if you have a prescription that is on the strong side, more lens surface translates into more weight. But let's say you have a "heavy" prescription and want to wear the newer styled frames, there are things your eye care professional can do to make your glasses more comfortable to wear.

Talk with your eye care professional about the lens choices available for your needs before you select your frame. By doing this you have a rough idea what they will feel like once your lenses are inserted.

In my opinion, with the new styles we are all winners! Larger frames mean more visual ability for some, more protection for the eye, and those of us who are very into fashion also get to express ourselves. ď Ž

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Best

DOCTORS

2011

Finding a physician is not always easy. A stamp of recommendation from a family member or friend about a health care provider is reassuring. A referral from a fellow doctor in some ways is even better.

This “Best Doctors” issue provides a list of some of the highest quality, most dependable local specialists and general practitioners from St. Charles to Washington to Columbia, MO. Best Doctors, Inc., is a company that provides unbiased peer-to-peer surveys of doctors to determine which of their peers they would most readily entrust themselves or a loved one with, has compiled the list for publication in this issue.

Throughout this section, we have profiled several doctors who have made it to this prestigious list.

From cardiologists to vascular surgeons, they represent the best of health care.

These lists are excerpted from The Best Doctors in Amer-

ica®2011-2012 database, which includes over 45,000 doctors in more than 40 medical specialties.

The Best Doctors in America® database is compiled and maintained by Best Doctors, Inc. For more information, visit www.bestdoctors.com, or contact Best Doctors by telephone at 800-675-1199 or by e-mail at research@ bestdoctors.com. Please note that lists of doctors are not available on the Best Doctors web site.

Best Doctors, Inc., has used its best efforts in assembling material for this list, but does not warrant that the information contained herein is complete or accurate, and does not assume, and hereby disclaims, any liability to any person for any loss or damage caused by errors or omissions herein, whether such errors or omissions result from negligence, accident, or any other cause.

Copyright 2011, Best Doctors, Inc. Used under license, all rights reserved. This list, or any parts thereof, must not be reproduced in any form without written permission from Best Doctors, Inc. No commercial use of the information in this list may be made without the permission of Best Doctors, Inc. No fees may be charged, directly or indirectly, for the use of the information in this list without permission.

“Best Doctors”, “The Best Doctors in America” and the Best Doctors starin-cross logo are registered trademarks of Best Doctors, Inc. in the U.S. and other countries, and are used under license.

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Best

Gregory C. Flaker

DOCTORS

2011

Anesthesiology

Robert W. Allen

Pain Management Services 5401 Veterans Mem. Pkwy.

St. Peters, MO 63376 636-442-5070

Brian D. Smith

Pain Management Services 5401 Veterans Mem. Pkwy.

St. Peters, MO 63376 636-442-5070

Angela R. Stewart

University of Missouri Health Care, Dept. of Anesthesiology One Hospital Drive Columbia, MO 65212 573-882-2568

cardiovascular disease

Kul B. Aggarwal University of Missouri Health Care Division of Cardiology One Hospital Drive Columbia, MO 65212 573-882-8788

Michael A. Beardslee

Patients First Health Care Dept. of Cardiology 901 Patients First Dr. Washington, MO 63090 636-239-2711

William P. Fay

University of Missouri Health Care Div. of Cardiology One Hospital Drive Columbia, MO 65212 573-882-8788

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University of Missouri Health Care Division of Cardiology One Hospital Drive Columbia, MO 65212 573-882-8788

David J. Kardesch

Metro Heart Group St. Peters Corporate Center One, Suite 101 5401 Veterans Mem. Pkwy.

St. Peters, MO 63376 636-939-4820

Jerry D. Kennett

Missouri Heart Center 1605 E. Broadway, Ste. 300 Columbia, MO 65201 573-256-7700

Marc K. Lewen

Barnes-Jewish St. Peters Hospital Cardiology Diagnostics 10 Hospital Dr., Suite 100 St. Peters, MO 63376 636-916-7272

John M. Mohart

Patients First Health Care Dept. of Cardiology 901 Patients First Dr. Washington, MO 63090 636-239-2711

Joseph L. Polizzi St. John's Mercy Heart and Vascular 851 E. Fifth St., Suite 304 Washington, MO 63090 636-239-8977

Brian Seeck

Patients First Health Care 901 Patients First Dr. Washington, MO 63090 636-239-2711

Richard Valuck Hannibal Regional Medical Group 6500 Hospital Dr. Hannibal, MO 63401 573-629-3300

Richard R. Webel University of Missouri Health Care, Div. of Cardiology One Hospital Dr. Columbia, MO 65212 573-882-8788

Diana Westerfield Barnes-Jewish St. Peters Hospital, Cardiology Diagnostics Six Jungermann Circle, Suite 108 St. Peters, MO 63376 636-916-7272

Michael Wood

Patients First Health Care 901 Patients First Dr. Washington, MO 63090 636-239-2711

Ali Ziaee

SSM St. Charles Clinic Medical Group Dept. of Cardiology 1551 Wall St., Suite 430 St. Charles, MO 63303 636-669-2220 COLON & RECTAL SURGERY

Walter Russell Peters, Jr.

Columbia Surgical Associates 1605 E. Broadway, Suite 110 Columbia, MO 65201 573-443-8773

CRITICAL CARE MEDICINE

Joseph Vincent Attewell SSM St. Joseph Health Center, Dept. of Critical Care 300 First Capitol Dr. St. Charles, MO 63301 636-947-5662

Hunter Hofman

Harry S. Truman Memorial Veterans Hospital Dept. of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine 800 Hospital Dr. Columbia, MO 65201 573-814-6000

Pamela Peigh

SSM St. Joseph Health Center, Dept. of Critical Care 300 First Capitol Dr. St. Charles, MO 63301 636-947-5662

Thomas M. Siler

Midwest Chest Consultants 330 First Capitol Dr., Suite 470 St. Charles, MO 63301 636-946-1650

Stevan Whitt

University of Missouri Health Care Pulmonary Critical Care Div. One Hospital Dr. Columbia, MO 65212 573-882-0808 DERMATOLOGY

Susan K. Ailor

University of Missouri Health Care Ellis Fischel Cancer Center Dept. of Dermatology 115 Business Loop 70 West Columbia, MO 65203 573-882-8445

Frank Kim Anderson

St. Charles County Dermatology 5301 Veterans Memorial Pkwy., Ste. 101 St. Peters, MO 63376 636-441-2126

Hank Clever

First Capital Dermatology 901 South Fifth St. St. Charles, MO 63301 636-916-1300

James A. Roller

1601 E. Broadway, Suite 245 Columbia, MO 65201 573-875-1527

John H. Uhlemann Boonslick Medical Group Dept. of Dermatology 1301 Boonslick Rd, Suite 100 St. Charles, MO 63301 636-916-8200

Ronald G. Wheeland

University of Missouri Health Care Dept. of Dermatology One Hospital Dr., Room MA111 Columbia, MO 65212 573-882-4800 EMERGENCY MEDICINE

Nestor M. Shust Patients First Health Care Urgent Care Clinic 901 Patients First Dr. Washington, MO 63090 636-390-1777

ENDOCRINOLOGY & METABOLISM

Stephen Brietzke University of Missouri Health Care, Cosmopolitan International Diabetes & Endocrinology Center

L. Romayne Kurukulasuriya University of Missouri Health Care, Cosmopolitan International Diabetes and Endocrinology Center One Hospital Dr., Suite D109 Columbia, MO 65212 573-882-3818

One Hospital Dr., Suite D109 Columbia, MO 65212 573-882-3818

FAMILY MEDICINE

Christopher Case

Kelly Jane Bain

Jefferson City Medical Group

1241 West Stadium Blvd., Suite 2200 Jefferson City, MO 65109 573-635-5264

Uzma Z. Khan

University of Missouri Health Care, Cosmopolitan International Diabetes and Endocrinology Center One Hospital Dr. Columbia, MO 65212 573-882-2273

Patients First Health Care Dept. of Family Medicine 901 Patients First Dr. Washington, MO 63090 636-239-4100

Jeffery L. Belden

Green Meadows Family Medicine Clinic 3217 S. Providence Rd. Columbia, MO 65203 573-884-9191

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David Brunworth SLUCare, Saint Louis University Medical Group Washington Medical Group 10 Franklin Ave. Washington, MO 63090 636-239-2741

Kim David Colter

Patients First Health Care Dept. of Family Medicine 901 Patients First Dr. Washington, MO 63090 636-239-4100

David D. Cravens Green Meadows Family Medicine Clinic 3217 S. Providence Rd. Columbia, MO 65203 573-884-7733

Anne B. Fitzsimmons

Green Meadows Family Medicine Clinic 3217 S. Providence Rd. Columbia, MO 65203 573-884-7733

Elizabeth A. Garrett

Green Meadows Family Medicine Clinic 3217 S. Providence Rd. Columbia, MO 65203 573-884-8700

James R. Grimes

Patients First Health Care 605 E. Booneslick Rd., Suite B Warrenton, MO 63383 636-456-6103

David P. Guss

Patients First Health Care Dept. of Family Medicine 901 Patients First Dr. Washington, MO 63090 636-239-4100

Craig S. Holzem

Patients First Health Care Dept. of Family Medicine 901 Patients First Dr. Washington, MO 63090 636-239-4100

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Richelle Koopman

University Physicians Smiley Lane Family Medicine Clinic 2325 Smiley Lane Columbia, MO 65202 573-884-8980

Michael L. LeFevre

University Physicians Woodrail Family Medicine Clinic Building Two, Suite 140 1000 W. Nifong Blvd.

Columbia, MO 65203 573-882-7411

Erik Lindbloom Family Health Center 1001 West Worley Street Columbia, MO 65203 573-214-2314

Timothy P. Long

Patients First Health Care Dept. of Family Medicine 901 Patients First Dr. Washington, MO 63090 636-239-4100

David R. Mehr

Green Meadows Family Medicine Clinic 3217 S. Providence Rd. Columbia, MO 65203 573-884-7733

Keith M. Ratcliff Patients First Health Care Dept. of Family Medicine 901 Patients First Dr. Washington, MO 63090 636-239-4100

James Turner

Patients First Health Care Dept. of Family Medicine 901 Patients First Dr. Washington, MO 63090 636-239-4100

Daniel Vinson Green

Green Meadows Family Medicine Clinic 3217 S. Providence Rd. Columbia, MO 65203 573-884-7733

Erika N. Ringdahl

Kristin Weidle

Jacqueline M. Ruplinger

Kenneth G. Weston

Green Meadows Family Medicine Clinic 3217 S. Providence Rd. Columbia, MO 65203 573-884-9191

Green Meadows Family Medicine Clinic 3217 S. Providence Rd. Columbia, MO 65203 573-884-8700

Patients First Health Care Dept. of Family Medicine 901 Patients First Dr. Washington, MO 63090 636-239-4100

Columbia Family Medical Group 303 North Keene St. Columbia, MO 65201 573-445-2515

Harold A. Williamson, Jr. Green Meadows Family Medicine Clinic 3217 S. Providence Rd. Columbia, MO 65203 573-884-4191

Steven C. Zweig University Physicians Woodrail Family Medicine Clinic Building Two, Suite 140 1000 W. Nifong Blvd.

Columbia, MO 65203 573-882-7411

Family Medicine/ hospice & palliative medicine

Paul E. Tatum III University Physicians Woodrail Family Medicine Clinic Building Two, Suite 140 1000 W. Nifong Blvd.

Columbia, MO 65203 573-882-7411

gastroenterology

Robert B. Cusworth

Boonslick Medical Group Dept. of Gastroenterology 1301 Boonslick Rd, Suite 100 St. Charles, MO 63301 636-947-3392

Michele A. Diaz-Arias

John B. Marshall University of Missouri Health Care, Div. of Gastroenterology, Clinical Support and Educational Building, Room 405 Five Hospital Dr. Columbia, MO 65212 573-884-7600 Geriatric medicine

Gastrointestinal Associates 210 Portland St, Suite 100 David R. MehrGreen Columbia, MO 65201 Green Meadows Family 573-777-8818 Medicine Clinic 3217 S. Providence Rd. Columbia, MO 65203 Donald C. 573-884-7733

Gerhardt

Gastrointestinal Associates 210 Portland St., Suite 100 Columbia, MO 65201 573-777-8818

Nicolas Llorens Gastrointestinal Associates 210 Portland St., Suite 100 Columbia, MO 65201 573-777-8818

hand surgery

Matthew J. Concannon

Concannon Plastic Surgery 3115 Falling Leaf Ct. Columbia, MO 65201 573-449-5000

James F. Eckenrode

HEPATOLOGY

Columbia Orthopaedic Group One South Keene St. Columbia, MO 65201 573-443-2402

Marc J. Bernstein

Barry J. Gainor University of Missouri Health Care, Missouri Orthopaedic Institute 1100 Virginia Ave. Columbia, MO 65212 573-882-2663

Charles L. Puckett

University of Missouri Health Care Div. of Plastic Surgery One Hospital Drive Columbia, MO 65212 573-882-2275

Anthony E. Sudekum

Missouri Hand Center 830 Waterbury Falls Dr., Suite 201 O'Fallon, MO 63368 636-300-5900

Progress West Healthcare 200 Brevco Plaza, Suite 208 Lake Saint Louis, MO 63367 636-561-9020

Paul D. King

Columbia Gastroenterology and Liver Associates 1605 E. Broadway, Suite 250 Columbia, MO 65201 573-449-8680

Stephen W. Welsh

Gastrointestinal Associates 2100 Portland St., Suite 210 Columbia, MO 65201 573-777-8818 INFECTIOUS DISEASES

Gordon D. Christensen

University of Missouri Health Care, Div. of Infectious Diseases One Hospital Drive Columbia, MO 65212 573-882-3107

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William Ernest Roland University of Missouri Hospital, Div. of Infectious Disease Five Hospital Drive Columbia, MO 65212 573-882-3107

William Salzer University of Missouri Health Care, Div. of Infectious Diseases One Hospital Dr. Columbia, MO 65212 573-882-8788

internal medicine

Richard Burns

Harry S. Truman Memorial Veterans Hospital, Dept. of Internal Medicine 800 Hospital Dr. Columbia, MO 65201 573-814-6000

Kristin HahnCover

University of Missouri Health Care, Dept. of General Internal Medicine One Hospital Dr. Columbia, MO 65212 573-884-2375

Caroline Kerber Woodrail Internal Medicine University of Missouri- Columbia Building Three, Suite 130 1000 W. Nifong Blvd.

Columbia, MO 65203 573-884-2356

David A. Peter

SSM St. Charles Clinic Medical Group Dept. of Internal Medicine 1551 Wall St., Suite 400 St. Charles, MO 63303 636-669-2350

Andrew C. Quint Family Health Center 1001 W. Worley St. Columbia, MO 65203 573-214-2314

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Edward P. Reh, Jr. SSM St. Clare Health Center, Dept. of Internal Medicine 1011 Bowles Ave., Suite 300 Fenton, MO 63026 636-496-5000

R. Wade Schondelmeyer

Boone Clinic Dept. of Internal Medicine 500 N. Keene St., Suite 305 Columbia, MO 65201 573-876-1682

Donald R. Snodgrass

Winghaven Internal Medicine 9103 Phoenix Village Pkwy.

O'Fallon, MO 63368 636-561-6011

R. Jan Swaney

University of Missouri Health Care, Dept. of General Internal Medicine One Hospital Dr. Columbia, MO 65212 573-884-2375

internal MEDICINE/ hospital medicine

Leslie Walter Hall

University of Missouri Health Care, Dept. of General Internal Medicine One Hospital Dr. Columbia, MO 65212 573-884-2375

William C. Steinmann

University of Missouri Health Care, Dept. of General Internal Medicine One Hospital Dr. Columbia, MO 65212 573-884-2375

Carl Gustav Kardinal

University of Missouri Health Care, Ellis Fischel Cancer Center 115 Bus. Loop 70 West Columbia, MO 65203 573-882-4979

Joseph J. Muscato Missouri Cancer Associates 1705 East Broadway, Suite 100 Columbia, MO 65201 573-874-7800

Michael C. Perry

medical oncology & hematology

University of Missouri Health Care, Ellis Fischel Cancer Center 115 Bus. Loop 70 West Columbia, MO 65203 573-882-8454

Carl E. Freter

Timothy J. Pluard

University of Missouri Health Care, Ellis Fischel Cancer Center 115 Bus. Loop 70 West Columbia, MO 65203 573-882-8445

Barnes-Jewish St. Peters Hospital, Alvin J. Siteman Cancer Center 150 Entrance Way St. Peters, MO 63376 636-916-9920

David M. Schlossman

Madhukar Misra

Missouri Cancer Associates 1705 E. Broadway, Ste. 100 Columbia, MO 65201 573-874-7800

University of Missouri Health Care Div. of Nephrology One Hospital Drive Columbia, MO 65212 573-882-7991

Michael C. Trendle

Gary G. Singer

Missouri Cancer Associates 1705 E. Broadway, Ste. 100 Columbia, MO 65201 573-874-7800 NEPHROLOGY

Midwest Nephrology Associates 70 Jungermann Circle, Suite 405 St. Peters, MO 63376 636-720-0310

John C. Van Stone Ramesh Khanna

University of Missouri Health Care, Div. of Nephrology Five Hospital Dr., Room CE 419 Columbia, MO 65212 573-882-8788

Chris John Martin

Broadway Medical Plaza I 1601 E. Broadway, Ste. 200 Columbia, MO 65201 573-441-2330

Dialysis Clinic 3300 Lemone Ind. Blvd.

Columbia, MO 65201 573-443-1531 NEUROLOGICAL SURGERY

N. Scott Litofsky University of Missouri Health Care, Div. of Neurological Surgery One Hospital Dr. Columbia, MO 65212 573-882-4909

NEUROLOGY

Irving Mark Asher

University of Missouri Health System Dept. of Neurology 1101 Hospital Dr. Columbia, MO 65212 573-882-1515

David Q. Beversdorf

University of Missouri Health Care, Thompson Center for Autism & Neurodevelopmental Disorders 205 Portland St., Room 130E Columbia, MO 65211 573-882-6081

Laurence J. Kinsella

SSM St. Clare Health Center, Dept. of Neurology 1055 Bowles Avenue, Ste. 200 Fenton, MO 63026 636-496-3900

David L. McLaren Neurology 1705 E. Broadway, Suite 280 Columbia, MO 65201 573-449-2141

Terry D. Rolan

University Physicians Neurology Clinic, University Physicians Medical Building, Second Floor 1101 Hospital Dr. Columbia, MO 65212 573-882-1515

Pradeep K. Sahota

Brian Allen Andrews

300 Medical Plaza, Ste. 221 Lake St. Louis, MO 63367 636-561-2229

Mira Aubuchon

Missouri Center for Reproductive Medicine and Fertility 500 N. Keene St., Suite 203 Columbia, MO 65201 573-817-3101

Igor Brondz

Neurology Clinic 1101 Hospital Dr. Columbia, MO 65212 573-882-1515

Allyn L. Sher

Obstetrics and Gynecology

Neurology 1705 E. Broadway, Ste. 280 Columbia, MO 65201 573-449-2141

SSM St. Charles Clinic Medical Group, Dept. of Obstetrics and Gynecology 400 First Capitol Dr., Ste. 201 St. Charles, MO 63301 636-669-2332

Robert John Brown

SSM St. Charles Clinic Medical Group, Dept. of Obstetrics and Gynecology 1475 Kisker Rd., Suite 200 St. Charles, MO 63304 636-498-5870

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John W. Cassels, Jr.

Missouri Center for Reproductive Medicine and Fertility 500 N. Keene St., Suite 203 Columbia, MO 65201 573-817-3101

Sara Crowder

1605 E. Broadway, Ste. 260 Columbia, MO 65201 573-442-2221

Randall C. Floyd

Missouri Maternal- Fetal Medicine and Ultrasound Center, Keene Medical Building, Suite 406 500 N. Keene St. Columbia, MO 65201 573-499-6041

Raymond T. Foster, Sr.

Advance Pelvic Surgery 500 N. Keene St., Ste. 306 Columbia, MO 65201 573-817-3165

John William Gay Missouri ObGyn Associates, Health Pavilion, Third Floor, Suite 302 402 N. Keene St. Columbia, MO 65201 573-499-6084

William Mark Grant

Center for Maternal Fetal Care, Broadway Medical Plaza IV, Suite 300 1705 E. Broadway Columbia, MO 65201 573-817-0810

James R. Green

Missouri ObGyn Associates, Health Pavilion, Third Floor 402 N. Keene St. Columbia, MO 65201 573-499-6084

William L. Holcomb

SSM St. Joseph Health Center, Maternal and Fetal Care Center.

330 First Capitol Dr., Ste 210 St. Charles, MO 63301 636-947-5615

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Kimberly Martin

Center for Maternal Fetal Care, Broadway Medical Plaza IV, Suite 300 1705 E. Broadway Columbia, MO 65201 573-817-0810

David Moreton

Women's Health Associates 1601 E. Broadway, Ste. 350 Columbia, MO 65201 573-443-8796

Jamie Lyn Puckett

Boonslick Medical Group Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology 1301 Boonslick Rd., Suite 100 St. Charles, MO 63301 636-946-3089

Evelyne Gabriele Schuetz Boonslick Medical Group Dept. of Obstetrics and Gynecology 1301 Boonslick Rd, Ste. 100 St. Charles, MO 63301 636-946-3089

Levi Wilson Trammell

Women's Health Associates 1601 E. Broadway, Ste. 100 Columbia, MO 65201 573-443-8796

William D. Trumbower

Women's Health Associates 1601 E. Broadway, Ste. 350 Columbia, MO 65201 573-443-8796

Susan E. Winkelmann

Missouri ObGyn Associates, Health Pavilion, Third Floor, Suite 302 402 N. Keene St. Columbia, MO 65201 573-499-6084

Hung Winn

Missouri Maternal-Fetal Medicine and Ultrasound Center, Keene Medical Building, Suite 406 500 N. Keene St. Columbia, MO 65201 573-499-6041

Ophthalmology

John W. Cowden

University of Missouri Health Care, Mason Eye Institute One Hospital Dr. Columbia, MO 65212 573-882-1506

Dean P. Hainsworth

University of Missouri Health Care, Mason Eye Institute One Hospital Drive Columbia, MO 65212 573-882-1506

Lenworth N. Johnson

University of Missouri Health Care Mason Eye Institute One Hospital Dr. Columbia, MO 65212 573-882-8470

Kathy Lentz

Washington Eye Surgeons 851 E. Fifth St., Ste. 116 Washington, MO 63090 636-239-2008

Donald S. Levy

David E. Chalk

Don Liu

Theodore J. Choma

Eye Specialists Of Saint Charles 330 First Capitol Dr., Ste. 330 St. Charles, MO 63301 636-947-3937 University of Missouri Health Care, Mason Eye Institute One Hospital Dr. Columbia, MO 65201 573-882-1506

Dana Schoenleber University of Missouri Health Care, Mason Eye Institute One Hospital Dr., Room EC 137 Columbia, MO 65212 573-882-1506

orthopaedic surgery

Mark A. Adams Columbia Orthopaedic Group One S. Keene St. Columbia, MO 65201 573-443-2402

Patients First Health Care Dept. of Orthopaedics 901 Patients First Dr. Washington, MO 63090 636-239-9011

Missouri Orthopaedic Institute Missouri Spine Center 1100 Virginia Avenue Columbia, MO 65212 573-882-2663

Gregory J. Della Rocca

University of Missouri Health Care, Dept. of Orthopaedic Surgery One Hospital Dr. Columbia, MO 65212 573-882-2663

Robert W. Gaines, Jr.

Columbia Orthopaedic Group One South Keene St. Columbia, MO 65201 573-443-2402

Richard Helfrey

Clayton R. Perry

Thomas R. Highland

Patrick A. Smith

SSM Orthopaedic 1601 Wentzville Pkwy., Suite 117 Wentzville, MO 63385 636-332-8455

Columbia Orthopaedic Group One South Keene St. Columbia, MO 65201 573-443-2402

Orthopaedic Alliance St. Francis Building, Ste. 400 1011 Bowles Ave. Fenton, MO 63026 636-680-5400 Columbia Orthopaedic Group One South Keene St. Columbia, MO 65201 573-443-2402

David A. Volgas University of Missouri Health Care, Missouri Orthopaedic Institute 1100 Virginia Avenue Columbia, MO 65212 573-882-2663

OTOLARYNGOLOGY

Gregory J. Renner

Thomas D. Matthews

James Stannard University of Missouri Health Care, Missouri Orthopaedic Institute 1100 Virginia Ave. Columbia, MO 65212 573-882-8142

University of Missouri Health Care, Dept. of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery 1101 Hospital Dr. Columbia, MO 65212 573-882-7903

Todd Michael Oliver

Saul Trevino

Robert P. Zitsch III

Patients First Health Care Dept. of Orthopaedics 901 Patients First Dr. Washington, MO 63090 636-239-9011

Columbia Orthopaedic Group One S. Keene St. Columbia, MO 65201 573-443-2402

University of Missouri Health Care, Missouri Orthopaedic Institute 1100 Virginia Ave. Columbia, MO 65212 573-882-2663

ENT and Allergy Center of Missouri 812 N. Keene St. Columbia, MO 65212 573-817-3000

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pathology

Edward H. Adelstein

Harry S. Truman Memorial Veterans Hospital Dept. of Pathology 800 Hospital Dr. Columbia, MO 65201 573-814-6000

pediatric critical care

Craig E. Downs University of Missouri Health Care Dept. of Child Health University Physicians Medical Building One Hospital Dr. Columbia, MO 65212 573-882-6544

Alberto A. DiazArias

University of Missouri Health Care, Dept. of Pathology, Medical Science Building, Room M263 One Hospital Dr. Columbia, MO 65212 573-882-1223

Timothy S. Loy

University of Missouri Health Care, Dept. of Pathology, Medical Science Building, Room 1W17 One Hospital Dr. Columbia, MO 65212 573-882-1223

pediatric endocrinology

pediatric Infectious disease

Michael S. Cooperstock

University of Missouri Health Care, Pediatric Specialty Clinic 1101 Hospital Dr. Columbia, MO 65201 573-882-6929 pediatric medical genetics

Jerome L. Gorski

University Hospital Pediatric Endocrinology One Hospital Dr. Columbia, MO 65212 800-500-6979

University of Missouri Health Care, Children’s Hospital, Child Health Genetics One Hospital Dr. Columbia, MO 65212 573-882-6991

Amie Van Morlan

Judith H. Miles

Bert E. Bachrach

University of Missouri Health Care, Children's Hospital, Div. of Pediatric Endocrinology One Hospital Dr. Columbia, MO 65212 573-500-6979

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University of Missouri Health Care, Thompson Center for Autism and Neurodevelopmental Disorders 205 Portland St. Columbia, MO 65211 573-882-6081

pediatric nephrology

Ted Groshong

University of Missouri Health Care, Div. of Pediatric Neurology University Physicians Medical Building One Hospital Dr. Columbia, MO 65212 573-882-6921 pediatric OPHTHALMOLOGY

Joseph Giangiacomo

University of Missouri Health Care, Mason Eye Institute One Hospital Drive Columbia, MO 65212 573-882-1028 pEDIATRIC PHYSICAL MEDICINE & REHAB

Reza S. Farid

University of Missouri Health Care, University Physicians Physical Medicine and Rehabiliation Clinic 315 Business Loop 70 W Columbia, MO 65203 573-882-3101

pediatric PULMONOLOGY

James (Jim) D. Acton

University of Missouri Health Care, Dept. of Pulmonary Medicine One Hospital Drive Columbia, MO 65212 573-882-6978 pEDIATRIC specialist/ child & adolescent psychiatry

Syed Arshad Husain

Pathways Columbia Clinic 106 Corporate Lake Dr. Columbia, MO 65203 573-442-1690

Laine Michelle Young-Walker Missouri University Psychiatric Center Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Unit Three Hospital Dr..

Columbia, MO 65203 573-884-1236

pEDIATRIC specialist/ NEONATAL PERINATAL MEDICINE

Elizabeth James University of Missouri Women’s and Children’s Hospital Div. of Neonatology 404 Keene Street Columbia, MO 65201 573-882-2272

Timothy Allen O'Connor Boone Hospital Center Div. of Neonatology 1600 E. Broadway Columbia, MO 65201 573-815-3600

John A. Pardalos University of Missouri Women’s and Children’s Hospital, Div. of Neonatology 404 Keene St. Columbia, MO 65201 573-882-2272

Elizabeth Peters University of Missouri Women’s and Children’s Hospital, Div. of Neonatology 404 Keene Street Columbia, MO 65201 573-882-2272 pEDIATRIC specialist/ NEUROLOGY, GENERAL

Nitin C. Patel

University of Missouri Health Care, Div. of Pediatric Neurology One Hospital Dr. Columbia, MO 65212 573-882-6921 pEDIATRIC specialist/ NEUROLOGY, PEDIATRIC METABOLIC DISEASES

Nitin C. Patel

University of Missouri Health Care, Div. of Pediatric Neurology One Hospital Dr. Columbia, MO 65212 573-882-6921

Richard Ephraim Hillman University of Missouri Health Care, Div. of Medical Genetics One Hospital Dr. Columbia, MO 65212 573-882-6991 pEDIATRIcs/ general

Margaret M. Mueller

Joy Catherine Drass

University of Missouri Health Care, University Physicians-Green Meadows Pediatrics 3217 S. Providence Rd. Columbia, MO 65203 573-882-4730

Timothy Joseph Fete

WingHaven Pediatrics 5551 Winghaven Blvd., Ste. 240 O'Fallon, MO 63368 636-561-5561

University of Missouri Health Care Dept. of Child Health One Hospital Dr. Columbia, MO 65212 573-882-6882

Trina J. Blythe

Robert J. Harris

Ardis Allison

Way to Grow Pediatrics 20 Progress Point Pkwy., Ste. 108 O'Fallon, MO 63366 636-344-2213

Alla Dorfman

St. John's Mercy Medical Group 4200 N. Cloverleaf Dr., Ste. F St. Peters, MO 63376 636-939-3362

Alison H. Oswald WingHaven Pediatrics 5551 Winghaven Blvd., Ste. 240 O'Fallon, MO 63368 636-561-5561

Jennifer A. Panasci

Boone Clinic Pediatrics 401 Keene Street Columbia, MO 65201 573-876-1620

Angela M. Jones

St. John's Mercy Medical Group, St. Charles County Pediatrics 2740 Hwy. 94 S., Ste. A St. Charles, MO 63303 636-441-5437

St. John's Mercy Medical Group 4200 N. Cloverleaf Dr., Ste. F St. Peters, MO 63376 636-939-3362

WingHaven Pediatrics 5551 Winghaven Blvd., Ste. 240 O'Fallon, MO 63368 636-561-5561

Harsha Patel

University of Missouri Health Care, Green Meadows Pediatrics 3217 S. Providence Rd. Columbia, MO 65203 573-882-4730

Andrew C. Quint

Family Health Center 1001 W. Worley St. Columbia, MO 65203 573-214-2314

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George Rezabek

St. John's Mercy Medical Group, Fenton Pediatric Associates 1203 Smizer Mill Rd., Ste. 108 Fenton, MO 63026 636-717-1340

Martin D. Rudloff 851 E. Fifth St., Ste. 124 Washington, MO 63090 636-390-8880

Thomas J. Selva

University of Missouri Health Care, Dept. of Child Health, University Physicians Medical Building One Hospital Dr. Columbia, MO 65212 573-882-4730

Donna T. Thackrey

St. John's Mercy Medical Group, St. Charles County Pediatrics 2740 Hwy. 94 S., Ste. A St. Charles, MO 63303 636-441-5437

Ellen Hindman Thomas

Boone Clinic Pediatrics 401 Keene St. Columbia, MO 65201 573-876-1620

Cecilia H. Yu

St. John's Mercy Medical Group Pediatric Associates 300 Winding Woods Dr., Ste. 120 O'Fallon, MO 63366 636-978-7902 Pediatrics/ Hospital Medicine

Rashmi Srivastava

University of Missouri Health Care, Dept. of Child Health University Physicians Medical Building One Hospital Dr. Columbia, MO 26512 573-882-6544

Catalina Maatje Kersten University of Missouri Health Care, Dept. of Child Health, University Physicians Medical Building One Hospital Dr. Columbia, MO 65212 573-882-6544

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Physical medicine & rehabilitation

Michael E. Acuff Howard A. Rusk Rehabilitation Center 315 Business Loop 70 W Columbia, MO 65203 573-884-0033

Joseph E. Burris

Howard A. Rusk Rehabilitation Center 315 Business Loop 70 W Columbia, MO 65203 573-884-0033

Robert R. Conway

Plastic Surgery

Stephen H. Colbert

University of Missouri Health Care, Div. of Plastic Surgery One Hospital Dr. Columbia, MO 65212 573-882-2275

Gregory H. Croll

1504 E. Broadway, Ste. 214 Columbia, MO 65201 573-817-1800

Charles L. Puckett

Howard A. Rusk Rehabilitation Center 315 Business Loop 70 W Columbia, MO 65203 573-884-0033

University of Missouri Health Care, Div. of Plastic Surgery One Hospital Dr. Columbia, MO 65212 573-882-2275

Gregory M. Worsowicz

Anthony E. Sudekum

Howard A. Rusk Rehabilitation Center 315 Business Loop 70 W Columbia, MO 65203 573-884-0008

Missouri Hand Center 830 Waterbury Falls Dr., Ste. 201 O'Fallon, MO 63368 636-300-5900

psychiatry

Howard Houghton

University of Missouri Health Care, Dept. of Psychiatry One Hospital Dr. Columbia, MO 65212 573-882-2511

Suzanne M. King Missouri Psychiatric Center One Hospital Dr. Columbia, MO 65201 573-884-1300

John Lauriello University of Missouri Health Care Dept. of Psychiatry One Hospital Dr. Columbia, MO 65212 573-882-2511

Luke W. Lucas

1506 E. Broadway, Ste. 303 Columbia, MO 65201 573-874-4177

James R. Slaughter

University Hospital Neurology Clinic University Physicians Medical Building, Rm. 2228 1101 Hospital Dr. Columbia, MO 65212 573-882-1515

radiation oncology

John Bedwinek

Missouri Cancer Care 400 Medical Pl., Ste. 100 Lake St. Louis, MO 63367 636-639-8600

Mark Bryer PULMONARY MEDICINE

John M. Onofrio Harry S Truman Memorial Veteran's Hospital Specialty Care 800 Hospital Dr. Columbia, MO 65201 573-814-6000

Thomas M. Siler

Midwest Chest Consultants 330 First Capitol Dr., Ste. 470 St. Charles, MO 63301 636-946-1650

Mid-Missouri Medical Foundation 1705 E. Broadway, Ste. 100 Columbia, MO 65201 573-442-5525

Lannis E. HallDaniels

Barnes-Jewish St. Peters Hospital, Alvin J. Siteman Cancer Center 150 Entrance Way St. Peters, MO 63376 636-916-9920

Steven J. Westgate

University of Missouri Health Care, Ellis Fischel Cancer Center, Dept. of Radiation Oncology 115 Business Loop 70 W Columbia, MO 65203 573-882-8644

RADIOLOGY

Jamie Colonnello

Midwest Radiological Associates Two Progress Point Pwy;.

O'Fallon, MO 63368 636-344-1702

Terry J. Elwing

Radiology Associates 1502 E. Broadway, Ste. 210 Columbia, MO 65201 573-443-4591 SLEEP MEDICINE

Pradeep K. Sahota

Neurology Clinic 1101 Hospital Dr. Columbia, MO 65212 573-882-1515

Debra G. Koivunen

SURGERY

Michael J. Bukstein

Hannibal Clinic Dept. of General Surgery 100 Medical Dr. Hannibal, MO 63401 573-221-5250

James D. Cassat

Patients First Health Care Dept. of Surgery 901 Patients First Dr., Third Floor Washington, MO 63090 636-239-7727

Paul W. Humphrey

Columbia Surgical Associates 1605 E. Broadway, Ste. 110 Columbia, MO 65201 573-443-8773

James D. Jansen

Patients First Health Care Dept. of Surgery 901 Patients First Dr. Washington, MO 63090 636-239-7727

University of Missouri Health Care, Div. of Surgical Oncology One Hospital Dr. Columbia, MO 65212 573-882-8454

Brent W. Miedema

University of Missouri Health Care, Div. of General Surgery One Hospital Dr. Columbia, MO 65212 573-884-5669

Enrique Pastrana

SSM St. Clare Health Center, Dept. of General Surgery 1011 Bowles Ave. Fenton, MO 63026 636-496-5030

Walter Russell Peters, Jr.

Columbia Surgical Associates 1605 E. Broadway, Ste. 110 Columbia, MO 65201 573-443-8773

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surgical oncology

Paul Dale

University of Missouri Health Care, Ellis Fischel Cancer Center Dept. of Surgical Oncology 115 Business Loop 70 W Columbia, MO 65203 573-882-8454

Aislinn Vaughan

SSM Medical Group 1475 Kisker Rd., Ste. 185 St. Charles, MO 63304 636-498-5858 THORACIC SURGERY

Richard Schmaltz

Harry S Truman Memorial Veteran's Hospital Dept. of Thoracic Surgery 800 Hospital Dr. Columbia, MO 65201 573-814-6000

Ajit Tharakan University of Missouri Health Care, Dept. of Thoracic Surgery One Hospital Dr. Columbia, MO 65212 573-882-6955

urology

James M. Cummings

University of Missouri Health Care, Div. of Urology One Hospital Dr. Columbia, MO 65212 573-882-6500

Stephen H. Weinstein

University of Missouri Health Care Div. of Urology One Hospital Dr. Columbia, MO 65212 573-882-6500

Behind the Scenes of

VASCULAR SURGERY

John G. Adams, Jr. Columbia Surgical Associates 1605 E. Broadway, Ste. 110 Columbia, MO 65201 573-443-8773

Paul W. Humphrey

Columbia Surgical Associates 1605 E. Broadway, Ste. 110 Columbia, MO 65201 573-443-8773

Todd Jordan Neuberger

SSM St. Charles Clinic Medical Group Dept. of Surgery 400 First Capitol Dr., Ste. 201 St. Charles, MO 63301 636-669-2332

W. Kirt Nichols University of Missouri Health Care, Div. of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery One Hospital Dr. Columbia, MO 65212 573-884-1975

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BEST DOCTORS Evan Falchuk has been

with Best Doctors since 1999 and is the company’s President and Chief Strategy Officer. Evan leads the company’s internal and public strategy, which is focused on making sure people get the right medical care. Prior to joining Best Doctors, he was an attorney in Washington, DC with one of the nation’s leading law firms, where his practice focused on internal and government investigations.

Evan is a leading blogger and thought-leader on health care, health care reform and health care quality. He has been recognized with numerous awards for his work in these areas. He has been widely quoted in the media, and is a sought after speaker on health

care and also on the use of social media. He has provided testimony to state legislatures and other policy-making groups on health care and health care reform.

Evan is an avid Red Sox fan, and believes his life changed permanently in 2004. He expresses his thanks to all members of the 2004 Red Sox. 

MISSOURI HAND CENTER

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Norman N. Bein MD FACS RVT is a board certified surgeon in St. Louis and Washington, MO, in conjunction with the American Venous Forum. The American Venous Forum (AVF) is an international consortium of venous and lymphatic specialists dedicated to improving patient care. This includes increasing public awareness for acute and chronic venous diseases through education, identification and empowerment.

Dr. Bein performs complimentary vein screenings for those who are at risk for blood clots and venous disease in their deep or superficial veins and vein disease.

If you suffer from painful, achy and heavy legs, have painful varicose veins, or skin changes in your ankles we can help you. In most cases, vein procedures are considered medically necessary and are covered by your insurance.

We can help you with a cure, not just a treatment for venous ulcers, wounds that are thought to occur due to improper functioning of venous valves, usually of the legs. They are the major cause of chronic wounds, occurring in 70% to 90% of chronic wound cases. Venous ulcers develop mostly along the medial distal leg and can be very painful. Another common medical problem is venous stasis, a condition of slow blood flow in the veins, usually of the legs. A patient with venous stasis might be more vulnerable to the formation deep vein thrombosis (DVT) which is blood clot, especially in the deep veins of the legs.

It is important to educate people about these problems and how they can be cured. We offer complimentary screening tests. You can come in, get your screening done, and discuss your options from a medical standpoint, because in most cases the problems are much more than cosmetic.

Ultra sounds show the medical problems that can lead to complications in everyday activity, including fatigue and many other symptoms.

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Profiles in Medicine

Prof. Sayeed Siddiky Professor Sayeed Ahmed Siddiky is a renowned plastic surgeon and a pioneer of cosmetic surgery in Bangladesh. In November 2002, he founded Cosmetic Surgery Centre Ltd, a clinic for cosmetic surgery--the first of its kind in the country. The idea behind establishing this private clinic was to promote and familiarize the concept of cosmetic surgery in Bangladesh, so that patients seeking aesthetic surgery would not have to travel abroad.

Over the years, the Centre has gained a reputation for providing safe, international-standard service. It also attracts a large number of foreign clients who regularly come here to avail various types of cosmetic procedures.

Professor Siddiky passed his MBBS from the Dhaka Medical College and his FCPS from the Bangladesh College of Physicians & Surgeons.

In 1995, he earned his FRCS degree from the Royal College of Physicians & Surgeons of Glasgow, U.K.

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Following his FRCS, he began working at Victoria Infirmary and Canniesburn Hospital in Glasgow, Scotland, one of the biggest referral centers for plastic surgery in the whole of U.K. He also participated in various training programs and FLAP courses in that hospital. Professor Siddiky also worked with different plastic surgeons at Newcastle General Hospital in England. In 1993 and 1996, he was awarded Fellowship from the International College of Surgeons (FICS) and the prestigious American College of Surgeons (FACS), respectively.

Upon his return to Bangladesh he organized and ran a plastic surgery department in a private medical college in Dhaka. He went on to perform thousands of operations, some for the first time in Bangladesh. These include the introduction of breast implant surgery in 2001 and latest lipoinjection technique for facial rejuvenation in 2010. In addition, he has had more than twenty five publications in various journals, both national and international.

In addition to working as a consultant plastic surgeon in Cosmetic Surgery Centre Ltd, he is also professor of surgery at Pioneer Dental College in Dhaka. Moreover, Professor Siddiky is a lecturer in Burn Surgery for Bangladesh College of General Practitioners.

At Cosmetic Surgery Centre Ltd, he practices a full spectrum of plastic and cosmetic procedures, including various body contouring operations, facelifts and hair transplants. The centre also offers non-surgical anti-aging treatments such as

MBBS (DMC), FRCS (Glasgow), FCPS (Surgery), FICS, FACS (USA).

lasers and microdermabrasions.

Due to his exemplary achievements in the field of cosmetic and plastic surgery, he was named one of the Outstanding People of the 20th Century for Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery by the International Biographical Center of Cambridge, England in 1999 and was awarded the Presidential Seal of Honor for Cosmetic Plastic Surgery by the American Biographical Institute, USA, in 2000.

In Bangladesh, his contribution was recognized by Gold Medal award by Zainul Abedin Smriti Parishad in the year 2002.

In 2008, he joined Operation Smile, a not-forprofit medical organization that offers reconstructive facial surgery to indigent children and young adults, as a surgeon providing free surgeries relating to cleft lips and palate deformities.

For Operation Smile alone, he has performed hundreds of voluntary operations in numerous cleft missions, both national and international. He has provided his specialist assistance in Operation Smile camps in Bangladesh, Indonesia and Burma. At present, he is the Chairman of Operation Smile Bangladesh.

For more information, visit the website at www. cosmeticsurgery.bd.com. Prof. Siddiky can be reached by email at siddiky_2004@yahoo.com. sg or by phone (international call) at 011-8808153808. ď Ž

Lisa Phillips

Cloud 9 Mattress Co. A restful night's sleep is key to your overall feeling of good health, making the choice of mattress extremely important.

Providing comfort and eliminating pain is the primary goal of the team at Cloud 9 Mattress Company. Their trained sales staff is dedicated to fitting each individual with a proper sleep surface and offering a good variety of each type of sleep surface available.

Sleep Stages There are four stages of sleep.

Stage three and four are the deepest stages of sleep. Restorative sleep energy is created by achieving the deeper stages of sleep. These are essential in sleeping because our energy becomes restored, our immune system is strengthened and our body is prompted to release vital growth hormones.

Cloud 9 specializes in corrective sleep at inexpensive pricing. With the price of queen pillow tops prices starting at just $288 per set, this specialized mattress store is making sure getting a great night's sleep is affordable on any budget. Dan and his partner Lisa Phillips have over 27 years of combined experience in the home furnishing and bedding industry. Dan attributes their aggressive pricing to their lack of large overhead. But aggressive pricing does not mean your shopping experience will not be pleasant. In fact, the opposite is true.

There are many factors to consider when purchasing a mattress. First you must choose what type of mattress works best for you.

Pocketed Coil Springs Cloud 9 Mattress Co. specializes in pocketed coil mattresses. According to Dan, with the exception latex rubber and memory foam mattresses, pocketed coil mattresses can give you the highest tech sleep.

“Pocketed coil springs are the secret to undisturbed sleep,” he says.

Unlike the wire-tied springs in ordinary mattresses, pocketed coil springs are not joined at the top or the bottom. Instead, high carbon steel springs are precompressed and placed in durable, non-allergenic fabric encasements. This allows the Pocketed Coil springs to adjust individually to the weight and contour of your body. Since adjacent springs aren't tied together, there's no chain reaction of move-

ment when you turn or move during the night.

Standard Coil Cloud 9 offers a wide variety of mattresses to fit their customers’ needs, including standard coil. In this type of mattress the coils, also known as the core or the innerspring unit, provide the main support for the body. Proper support is essential not only for a good night's sleep, but for maintaining a healthy spine.

Memory Foam Memory foam was developed in 1966 to improve the safety of aircraft cushions.

It was then subsequently used in medical settings. It was commonly utilized in cases where the patient was required to lie immobile in their bed on a firm mattress for an unhealthy period of time which caused the pressure over some of their bony regions to decrease or stopped the blood flow to the region causing pressure sores or gangrene. Memory foam mattresses remarkably decreased such events.

Latex Latex mattresses are great for people who are interested in a "green" mattress option. This mattress is made of all natural ingredients but still has a buoyant and elastic characteristic, is hypo-allergenic, antibacterial and anti-dust mite. Some people who just haven’t found a comfortable bed due to specific pain issues and choose this uniquely comfortable sleep surface and benefit greatly.

Cloud 9 Mattress Co. is located at 1215 Wentzville Pkwy in Wentzville and at 3899 Veterans Memorial Pkwy in St. Peters. They can be contacted at 636-33CLOUD or 636-332-5683 and on the web at www. cloud9mattresscompany.com. 

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echnology over the past few decades has changed the way we communicate (facebook and cell phones) it's even changed the way we work (Internet and emails) and now its changing the way we see our dentist. If a bad dental experience has kept you from taking care of your teeth, or if you just hate the shots and drills, you may have put off your dental visits until your teeth hurt. You have a better option! Thanks to a breakthrough in laser technology, Dr. Paz is able to provide dentistry without the pain of a shot and drill. "No shots, no drill, no kidding" Dr. Paz said. "I love that I am able to provide people with the latest in technology that provides dentistry in a more comfortable environment then years past. Helping my patients overcome their fears of coming to the dentist is not only a beneÞt to them, but I Þnd it very rewarding for myself and my team as well. " This type of dentistry seems too good to be true so we asked Dr. Paz to tell us more about how he uses the Waterlase Laser. to the dentist. For most them this has been the only treatment that they have been able to A: "The laser uses laser light energy that bathes the tooth in water, air, and light energy. handle that has allowed them to overcome their fears and become faithful regular It actually numbs the tooth from the inside out so you don't have the numb feeling of the patients.

Q: Do all dentist have the Laser? lip, tongue, cheek and face anymore.You can have your Þllings done and go right back to A: The sad thing is that less than 5% of all work or go out to eat with no problem. dentists in the nation actually have this kind of Q: How does the Laser Work?

DR. JERRY PA Z "NO SHOTS, NO DRILL, NO KIDDING" -DR. PAZ

technology that I use in my ofÞce. It would be a good idea for your readers to ask their A: I can use this technology on over 80% of our patient to treat their dental conditions. In dentist to invest in a Waterlase Laser.

Q: What are some other beneÞts of this laser? addition, it can be used for minor surgeries without the need for shots, scalpels or A; The drill causes heat and vibration and stitches. pressure. It causes little cracks in the enamel.

Q: Does it work for everyone ?

That could lead to future dental problems. The laser creates no heat, no pressure, no A: People don't believe it but I don't charge anything more for using the laser. My price for vibration it actually never touches the tooth.

What touches the tooth is only laser energy a Þlling is the same regardless of what technology I use during the procedure. We've water and air. It also reduces the time you spend in the dental chair, which even my most had lots of patients who have tried lots of other things to overcome their fears of going loyal customers appreciate.

Q: How much more expensive is it?

WA N T TO M A K E A N APPOINTMENT? Contact Barb

636-456-2454 helpdesk@pazdental.com www.PazDental.com

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Twin Oaks at Heritage Pointe Twin Oaks at Heritage Pointe in Wentzville is happy to announce that their Senior Independent Living Community is now open and they are having a great time welcoming our residents. It is exciting to see the vision of the founder Mary Ann Huber epitomized in this community. It was Mary Ann’s dream to provide an inviting place for residents to enjoy their friends, family and independence. Take a tour of our newly opened senior apartments and villas, and we’re sure you’ll agree that our family owned Senior Living community is not only beautiful, but also warm and friendly with a home-like atmosphere.

The Independent apartments offer spacious one and two bedroom units with open floor plans, large walk-in showers, fully equipped kitchens, individually controlled heating and air conditioning and even a washer and dryer in every apartment. Many of the two bedroom apartments have balconies that overlook the growing expanse of Wentzville.

To ensure the safety and well-being of their residents, every apartment has a daily check-in system, emergency call buttons, 24 hour security, convenient and well lit parking.

The entrance to the apartments leads into a beautifully furnished two story community room with an elegant fireplace, chandelier and a baby grand piano, where residents relax and meet friends.

A fully equipped country kitchen provides ample space to enter-

tain family and friends.

The real benefits of living at Heritage Pointe are the socializing and support services that help residents enjoy their lives without worries of yard work, cooking and maintaining a large home.

Tasty, home cooked breakfast and dinner are included as well as health and wellness checkups, bi-weekly housekeeping, community activities, scheduled transportation, indoor and outdoor maintenance and utilities.

Enrichment and community are all part of the full life that you can start enjoying when you move into Twin Oaks at Heritage Pointe.

Bob and Karen Sandcork, residents of Twin Oaks at Heritage Pointe, told us what they love about living there. Karen stated, “ I’ve seen my husband laugh more in the past five weeks than he has in the past five years. We love it here. We are meeting and making new friends every day. It’s like we’ve known them our entire life.”

Life only gets better at Twin Oaks at Heritage Pointe. Call Kathy Swanegan at 636-542-5422 or 636-542-5400 or stop by and take a tour at 250 Savannah Terrace in Wentzville. For more information, check out their website at www.twinoaksheritagepointe.com. 

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