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Businesses in valley diverse and thriving

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he following pages are filled with stories about 71 of the most innovative businesses in Jackson Hole. There are new art galleries, such as John Frechette’s Made, which carries fused-glass belt buckles and jewelry, eclectic handmade items from artisans around the country and antique furniture and accessories, and By Nature, which carries spectacular natural specimens such as mammoth tusks and meteorites. New eateries Pearl Street Meat & Fish, Bread Basket of Jackson Hole, Cafe Boheme and Giovanni’s offer mouth-watering fare. Other new ventures provide everything from bottled recreational oxygen to sound legal advice to soothing massages and gong baths. And there are changes at some old favorites, too. Famed Jackson-

based wildlife photographer Tom Mangelsen has a new name for his gallery, Fitzgerald’s Bicycles has added more space for bikes and services, and Pumpkin Patch Preschool has a new program that provides year-round pre-preschool for toddlers. The Business Focus section profiles only businesses that have started up or made significant changes in the past year. Challenging times can also mean opportunity, and these are people who had a dream, saw a niche and took a chance. So find out what’s new in the valley’s business community, and you just might find that perfect workout, a consultant that helps you reach new levels of success ... or even that full cave bear skeleton you’ve been looking for. - Tim Dudley

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ABSAROKA GROUP

Alpine Enterprises

Matt Confer and Todd Rankin, co-founders 357 W. Deloney Ave., Suite C17 690-9686 Todd@absarokagroup.com

Alpine Enterprises 265 E. Broadway (in the Alpine Pawn Shop building) 733-3328 Graham Mercer, owner

––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– new boutique business-consulting firm based in Jackson Hole combines finance, marketing and technology expertise into a full-service tool for small and medium businesses, local governments and startups in the Rocky Mountain region. The Absaroka Group draws on the diverse strengths of co-founders Todd Rankin and Matt Confer, who tout their extensive experience in the software and Internet industries. Confer, a finance expert, has spent the last 12 years in San Francisco working with technology and sustainablefood companies. Rankin is the former managing director of the Jackson Hole Film Institute and brings nonprofit, sales and marketing, technology and business development savvy to the mix. With their help, companies can “quickly evaluate growth opportunities and make the highest-return business and marketing decisions,” according to the founders. On the finance side, the Absaroka Group offers full-service financial packages, including finding opportunities for cost savings, developing metrics for success, profit and cash flow impact analysis and full-cycle financial forecasting, including models and projections. Sales and marketing services focus on online strategies for several areas, including e-commerce, social media, Web site growth and product positioning. Other services include sponsorship platforms, channel sales and brand building. “One thing we bring is a knowledge of the latest Web-based applications,” Rankin said, adding that it takes a lot of

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Matt Confer and Todd Rankin are the founders of Absaroka Group, a businessconsulting firm.

time for small-business owners to keep up with the latest Web applications. The Absaroka Group also can analyze the business as a whole, improving costs and improving work flow to achieve greater efficiency. For example, one easy fix is converting a company from Microsoft Exchange to Google Enterprise, which can be up to 70 percent cheaper. “We can go into a business and, boom, they’re saving money,” Rankin said. “It’s not only what you’re looking at financially but how can you get customers at a cheaper price.” The Absaroka Group is especially helpful for companies looking to expand, Confer said. “People who start their own businesses, maybe they don’t have the expertise for that next level of growth,” he said. One early success for the company is an adventure sports Web site that will launch in the fall. Rankin and Confer were able to develop financial statements, key metrics to determine success, a time line to achieve goals and other tools to help the company enter the market with the confidence that the business side works as well as the product they’re selling. – Cory Hatch

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“We are adding to our inventory all the time as I get a hold of different wholesalers,” he said. Customers can buy a new instrument for as little as $75, and the high-end prices don’t reach $500, so Alpine Enterprises is the place to go for a good deal. The newest addition to the business is offering tuning and minor repairs. Alpine Enterprises also works with someone who can do major repairs. “We attract a good cross section of clienteles,” Mercer said. “Local bands that play in the Cowboy Bar and the Virginian have been coming out to check out what we have.” Although Mercer has had to move some of the tools and other items to a shed out back, his business still operates as a full-service pawnshop. The store offers all the typical items one can find in a pawnshop – construction equipment, sporting goods, electrical items and jewelry. The shop is open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday.

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Graham Mercer of Alpine Enterprises sells guitars, mandolins and other string instruments. He also offers strings and accessories.

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––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– uring his 19 years in the pawnshop business, Graham Mercer has realized guitars are one thing people really don’t like to part with. “Sometimes we loan musicians money in the pawn business, but most of the musicians really love their guitars and they come back for them,” Mercer said. So since he never seemed to have any guitars or other instruments to offer in the Alpine Pawnshop, Mercer started researching some wholesale options for string instruments. Before he knew it, he had a new leg of the business. “We are a still a pawn shop but decided to also get into the wholesale music business, too,” he said. Alpine Enterprises offers guitars at 35 percent to 45 percent lower prices than retail. “Our prices are even better than you can get online, for the most part,” he said, “and you don’t know what you are buying online. Here, you can try out the guitar, look at the components and strings.” In addition to guitars, Mercer offers mandolins, violins and other string instruments. He also has a full selection of strings and other accessories. He said it is a huge advantage for customers to be able to touch and feel the items they are looking for before they buy them. People can try out anything and everything in the store. Although the instruments are a relatively new side to his established businesses, Mercer is continuing to expand his selection.

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Bear and Doe Massage Works

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Equine & Small Animal Veterinary Hospital Boarding & Day Care Facility 24 Hour Emergency

Gary Kolenich and Lisa RungKolenich, owners 35 E. Simpson Ave. 732-0863 www.bearanddoemassage.com

––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– everal years ago, after too much talking on the telephone, typing and road cycling, my back seized up in knots that made it impossible to take a Exceptional Care for Exceptional Pets full breath. Within minutes of walking into Bear and Steve Carter, DVM Doe Massage, I began to relax. My feet were dipped in hot paraffin, and a hot bag of heavy 2950 W. Big Trail Drive, Jackson WY • 307.733.4279 rice draped around my neck and began to Two locations to serve you better! loosen my muscles. After co-owner Gary Carter Animal Hospital - 307.833.4758 • 127 Jepperson Road, Thayne WY Kolenich spent an hour massaging me, I felt 195354 like a different person, one who could stand straight, lift her arms all the way up and breathe deeply. Spending time in the Native American sweat lodge and playing Polar Please proof and call Viki at 739-9539 or return via Fax at 733-2138. Thanks! PDF PROOF? Bear Club with the cold plunge capped my afternoon of restoration. Kolenich even gave me tips about how to avoid developing my back issues in the first place, suggesting two stretches and admonishing me against high heels and a heavy laptop bag. Kolenich specializes in fixing people’s body mechanics. He trained in neuromuscular and myofascial techniques at Rolf Institute and volunteered in the sports medicine department at Youngstown State University in Ohio for more than three years. He’s given about 14,000 hours of massage. Kolenich is joined in practice by several other therapists, who all have different specialties. His wife, Lisa Rung-Kolenich, performs Thai massage, Swedish and ashiFormerly Gallinger Trauner atsu oriental bar therapy. Yes, she balances Designs, Inc. with ceiling bars and uses her feet to apply pressure to your back, so you don’t feel bony knuckles or elbows. Other employees do pregnancy massage, sports, reflex195372 ology, therapeutic and hot stone massage.

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Bear and Doe Massage’s newest addition, Jethro, works on co-owner Gary Kolenich’s back, which is coated in Black Sea mud.

Clients rave in the guest book, unsolicited, to say things like, “My aches have vanished,” “That hit the spot,” “What a lovely, rejuvenating and peaceful experience.” The Bear and Doe crew is remodeling the waiting area at 35 E. Simpson Ave., creating a more peaceful space and allowing a better flow of clients from massage rooms to the sweat lodge. The sweat lodge can provide dry or moist heat. A blanket door flap allows you to customize your heat level. A new treatment, the Romanian Mud Sweat or mud massage, uses heat-activated mud from Lake Techirghiol in Romania. It’s supposed to help remove toxins, among other therapeutic properties. “Here, where people play hard, it helps take away the soreness,” RungKolenich said. Another new treatment is the coffee dulce scrub, gentler than a salt scrub. Appointments are available 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Saturday. Pricing is affordable. Canine greeters Clyde, Nia and Jethro await your arrival. – Johanna Love

Black mountain Black Mountain Rental 1061 S. U.S. Highway 89 739-2222 info@jenkinslumber.com www.blackmountainrental.com

––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– lack Mountain Rental recently opened a new location in Jackson, but it is hardly a new company. The company’s roots stretch back to 1976, when Dave Jenkins’ father opened a lumber yard in Alpine. In the ensuing years, that single lumber yard has turned into an equipment rental store in Alpine, a location in Pinedale and, as of last spring, a new store in Jackson. That history has instilled in Jenkins, who owns Black Mountain Rental, a sense of expertise, not only with the equipment his stores rent for various projects but also with the materials that go along with those jobs. “We can help people avoid problems because we have had the experience of doing a lot of different projects before,” Jenkins said. “A lot of people might be nervous about starting a project on their own, but we’re able to help them through it.” Black Mountain Rental offers valley residents equipment for projects big and small, from large-scale excavation to home improvement. The company provides everything from forklifts, trenchers, backhoes and compactors down to wrenches, sledge hammers, ladders and nailers. A quick perusal of the company’s Web site, at www.blackmountainrental.com, turns up a list of more than a hundred different tools and attachments and various machinery and pieces of equipment. “Our store lets people rent things for whatever kind of project they want to do,” Jenkins said. “It’s a lot of things that you wouldn’t necessarily want or need to buy.” That wide selection of products allows the company to serve everyone from massive companies such as Haliburton down to individual homeowners looking to replace some flooring.

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Johnny Walker, general manager of Black Mountain Rental in Jackson, offers equipment for projects large and small.

Jenkins said his store stands apart from other hardware and equipment rental stores because of his and his staff’s commitment to customer service. “We pride ourselves on friendly service,” he said. Having knowledge of the various kinds of materials helps the company’s staff advise customers on what they might need. “We offer people a lot of expertise,” Jenkins said. “We can tell someone what kind of nails to use or what sandpaper they might need or what kind of finish they might need to refinish their floors.” In addition to the selection of tools and equipment, Black Mountain Rental offers a host of items for parties and special events. The list includes heaters and fans, moonwalk jumpers, tents and tables, helium tanks and balloon inflators, as well as large signs and chairs. Jenkins said his staff also is able to perform a lot of maintenance work needed to keep one’s tools in top condition, such as sharpening chainsaw blades. Staff also can perform small jobs such as repairing lawn mowers, building hydraulic hoses or rescreening patio doors. – Kevin Huelsmann

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Building Phenomenal Families News&guide photo / Audrey Williams

Blend Creative Studios is a collaboration of marketing talent including Cognito Creative Graphics, Open Creative and j4 Strategies.

At The Bread Basket, Ignacio Angeles and Cathy Beloeil offer fine Mexican and French breads and pastries.

Blend Creative Studios

The Bread Basket

125 N. Cache St. Gaslight Alley 733-3450

––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– n the creative process, two heads are better than one – and three are even better. Two advertising agencies and a public relations company in Jackson are promoting themselves collectively as Blend Creative Studios. In a down economy, it’s a way for them to not only operate more efficiently but also offer clients a wider array of creative options under one roof. “It’s an opportunity to really excel,” said Terri Kirkwood, media director, project manager and co-owner at Open Creative, which is part of Blend Creative Studios. “You do that when you have other creative people around you.” Open Creative, Cognito Creative Graphics and j4 Strategies began sharing office space in Gaslight Alley in January. Each continues to operate independently, but they join forces when a client or a project can benefit. “We’re blending the skills of all these entities,” said Ed Riddell, who ran an advertising agency for 23 years and owns the office space Blend Creative Services occupies and serves as chief consultant for the new venture. Open Creative and Cognito Creative Graphics are fullservice advertising agencies with local as well as national accounts. Open Creative’s clients include Old Bill’s Fun Run and Osprey Packs, just to name two. Dancers’ Workshop and The Chamber Ensemble of the New York City Ballet are among Cognito’s clients. Working together as Blend Creative Studios expands their potential customer base. “If a client wants a more diverse set of skills, we can position ourselves as a larger agency and go after larger accounts,” Kirkwood said. JuliAnne Forest, owner of j4 Strategies, provides the public relations and communications strategy component of Blend Creative Studios. “Three individual businesses become stronger” through the combination, Forest said. Sharing overhead expenses is one of the benefits of working together, but there’s also an advantage to having more people with whom to bounce ideas around. “The collaborative nature of what we do is so important,” said Jennifer Magnusson, owner of Cognito Creative Graphics. Riddell said smart companies see a recession as an opportunity to expand their market share by spending more money on promoting themselves. Blend Creative Studios focuses not just on the creative but the strategic, helping clients target exactly the right people. “We can ensure that companies fire an absolute bull’s-eye with their marketing and not take a shotgun approach that hits people who will never be their customers,” he said.

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Laura Santomauro, licensed marriage and family therapist 480 S. Cache St. 690-2153 www.buildingphenomenalfamilies.com

––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– s soon as it opened last summer, The Bread Basket of Jackson Hole, also known as La Canasta del Pan, became a community staple. Partners Cathy Beloeil and Ignacio “Nacho” Angeles set out to offer fine Mexican and French breads and pastries at affordable prices. Their Scott Lane bakery has blossomed with sandwiches, cakes, tea, coffee and, the most recent addition, espresso drinks. Along the way, The Bread Basket has responded to customer requests, as is particularly the case with the sandwich menu. From its initial offering of a ham and brie sandwich like the one Beloeil grew up eating in France, the menu has grown to include more than 20 fresh, wallet-friendly sandwiches, from the turkey cranpesto to the Mediterranean pan bana, made with tomatoes, fresh mozzarella and basil, balsamic vinaigrette. Prices range from $3.25 to $6.50. Sweet sandwich offerings include nutella for $2. “We are giving people the best price we can,” Beloeil said. Cakes, too, have flourished. A case now offers a selection by the slice, and cakes can also be made to order. Customer favorites include the lemon cheese pie and the chocolate roll. Appealing to all, The Bread Basket has nurtured an intercultural community in Jackson, said Beloeil, who delights in watching customers try new things. Even though The Bread Basket could translate its high demand into higher prices, the partners are committed to keeping prices low. Pan dulces (Mexican sweet breads) cost between 75 cents and $1.50. Wooden racks feature an ever-changing array of pastries fresh from the oven: croissants, conchas (Mexican coffee cakes), filled pastries, fruit turnovers, cookies, rolls and baguettes. Some Bread Basket recipes are Mexican, others French. Angeles said the essential, distinguishing ingredient in all of the recipes is “20 grams of love.” Angeles brings 25 years of baking experience from Mexico City. Beloeil offers business acumen, and food runs in her French-Italian family. The Bread Basket reminds her of bakeries in her native France. A climber and photographer, she moved to Jackson 15 years ago. Open from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. every day, the bakery is always abuzz with customers. The doors remain open even after closing during cleaning. These days, the bakers arrive at 4 a.m.

––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– n a happy family, people may have totally different personalities, but they feel safe and welcomed and they know they’ll be listened to and understood. A resource for Jackson Hole families looking to become a better-functioning unit is Laura Santomauro of Building Phenomenal Families. She’s a licensed family and marriage counselor whose services range from goal-oriented individual, couples and family therapy to parenting workshops, youth programs and bilingual conversation groups. “I feel like we all have the capacity to change within ourselves,” said Santomauro. “That might require tapping new resources, adding support or understanding what’s missing that’s preventing us from attaining our goals. That’s the passion I have: for teasing that out.” Building Phenomenal Families’ mission is “to develop strong and healthy families where each member contributes to form a cohesive unit Santomauro fostering safety and support for all. Our focus is on teaching skills for clear communication, healthy boundaries, developmental knowledge of family life cycle/child development and spiritual health.” Self-taught in conversational Spanish, Santomauro sees integrating the valley’s Latino and Anglo populations as part of her mission. “I believe that communication is the key to understanding and being understood,” she said. Being able to communicate in more than one language increases your chances of finding help and support and your ability to provide it, she said. Building Phenomenal Families’ summer youth program brings Latino and Anglo children in grades one through five together for fun activities that build social skills, selfconfidence, leadership and teamwork. Kids will get handson experience with volunteerism, let their own individuality shine through in writing and art projects, go to local parks for outdoor play and discuss spirituality in a nondenominational format. The first session starts June 15. In Santomauro’s Breaking Cultural Barriers program, beginning Spanish and English speakers learn together in one class. And through Project Familias, she provides intensive, at-home family counseling and behavioral coaching for Latinos. Other services offered by Building Phenomenal Families include two-hour parent education workshops. Mothers and fathers can explore how to mesh their parenting styles with their children’s personalities and learn how to discipline kids effectively, encourage good behavior and build self-esteem. The workshops are generally scheduled in the fall and spring but can be offered privately, too. Santomauro also offers five-session intensive couples workshops aimed at improving communication, problem-solving skills, sexual intimacy and spiritual health. These programs are in addition to individual, couples, family, adolescent and addictions counseling. Santomauro accepts insurance and also offers a slidingscale fee structure. On Mondays, she has evening hours.

– Katy Niner

– Jennifer Dorsey

The Bread Basket of Jackson Hole/La Canasta del Pan Cathy Beloeil and Ignacio “Nacho” Angeles, partners 185 Scott Lane 734-9024

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The fascinating items at By Nature Gallery include this fossilized marine animal, 185195 million years old, found in Germany.

Nature also features a Martian meteorite found in Sudan that helped NASA determine the presence of water on Mars. Beyond meteorites, the gallery has bolstered its kids’ area of various specimens priced between $5 and $500. Gallery owners Rick and Frances Rolater also own two galleries in Colorado. Decades ago, Rick Rolater began his retail career by starting the Discovery Stores, a business he grew into 98 shops before selling it to the Discovery Channel. Then, he bought the Nature Company stores. Ultimately, Rolater decided to focus on the finest specimens he could find and opened his first By Nature Gallery. Bradstreet holds a master’s degree in gemology and has collected fossils and minerals for 25 years. Combined, they bring 70 years of experience in the business. The gallery delights in spotlighting the stories behind each specimen. Bradstreet regularly gives gallery tours. In the summer, By Nature Gallery opens every day at 9 a.m. and closes no earlier than 8 p.m., although Bradstreet will likely stay open later. – Katy Niner

Cafe Boheme

1110 Maple Way (formerly the Hard Drive Cafe) 733-5282 Cathy Beloeil, owner

––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– egular customers of the popular Hard Drive Cafe, don’t fret. You can soon frequent the new cafe opening in its place: Cafe Boheme. Opening June 11 for breakfast and lunch and shortly thereafter for dinner, the new cafe will offer the old favorites and many new options. “I want to keep the regular customers happy,” owner Cathy Beloeil said. “Not only are they going to get what they had before, but they will now have more choices, as well.” With a French heritage and a stint in Asia, Beloeil brings an international flare to the updated cafe. Along with the standard breakfast fare, she will offer traditional croissants and French pastries. “I’ve been cooking all my entire life,” Beloeil said. “My family has a background in the food industry and owns some very well-known restaurants in France.” And this is not her first foray into the restaurant business. She had a small place in Thailand for years. She hopes to bring a European cafe feeling to the space she is redesigning. “I want it to be a place where people come and meet every day,” Beloeil said. “To become a place of exchange. I love people, and for me it is a great way to connect to a lot of people and affect a lot of people.” Beloeil’s other business, The Bread Basket, will make fresh bread for Cafe Boheme every day. The lunch menu will include fresh soups, salads, crepes and sandwiches. The expanded breakfast menu will include French toast, pancakes and egg dishes. She described the food as light, healthy and delicious. When dinner service gets going in July, the cafe will have a wine

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–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– hen people walk into By Nature Gallery, “wow” often crosses their lips as they marvel at the gallery’s museum-worthy collection of fossils, minerals and meteorites. Inherent in their astonishment: wonderment at the artistry of nature, spectacularly expressed within the gallery. Since opening in August, By Nature Gallery has drawn a steady stream of fascination. Even in the quiet off-season, an average of 100 people drop by per day, and gallery director Doug Bradstreet expects 600 to 700 daily visitors during the summer. Children and collectors alike delight in the paleontological array, from massive slices of petrified wood, made more precious by increasingly scarce supply, to specialty fossils like the second-largest crinoid ever found at 9.5 feet tall and 4 feet wide. The gallery presents prehistoric specimens as nature designed them, like an extremely rare skeleton of an ichthyosaurus. The dolphin-like marine mammal, preserved intact in shale for 189 to 199 million years, is all the more singular for the skin still clinging to its fin and rib cage. Soon, By Nature will welcome the second-largest mammoth tusk ever found: 15 feet long. The gallery recently sold a 14-foot-long mammoth tusk. The gallery’s front window frames a full skeleton of a Russian cave bear. In life it rarely left its cave; now the bear enjoys a refined new habitat. The gallery’s meteorite collection includes one of the most historically significant pieces of moon rock ever offered to collectors. Most moon rock is possessed by NASA or the government, and this one has already been scoured by scholars. By

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At Cafe Boheme, owner Cathy Beloeil offers a menu that is light, healthy and delicious, with an international flare.

bar feeling (as soon as the licence comes through) with light fare such as cheese platters and cold plates. “We will also have some more substantial meals,” Beloeil said. She plans to bring her Thai influence into dinners, too, sometimes offering curries. The prices, she said, will be “very reasonable” for Jackson. The name came from a French word. “It describes a current of thoughts – romantic people living on the edge,” she said. She described it as representing traveling or having an expanding vision of the world. “I have been so touched by the people I have served over the years,” she said. “I am so rewarded by doing this.” – Allison Arthur

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Juraj Motesicky, manager and technician at Computer Medical Center, helps Jackson computer users repair hardware and software problems and set up networks.

Computer Medical Center Juraj Motesicky, manager and technician 565 W. Broadway, Suite A 734-9415

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Dana Cradeur and Gary Weissman offer mediation, arbitration, negotiation and coaching to resove conflicts.

Conflict Management Associates Dana Cradeur and Gary Weissman, partners 203-2045 www.conflictmgmtassoc.com

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––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– hen you feel sick, you can go to a doctor. When your computer is sick, you can take it to Computer Medical Center. Since 2006, Computer Medical Center has been helping Jackson businesses and home-computer users with a full range of hardware and software issues, from setting up networks to diagnosing and fixing problems. In addition to the Jackson location, the company has offices in Rexburg, Idaho Falls and Pocatello, Idaho. Juraj Motesicky is manager and technician at the Jackson office. Some of the common problems customers bring to Computer Medical Center are viruses, problems with Windows not starting up, and lost data, Motesicky said. For $29, Computer Medical Center offers its “40-point Advance Diagnosis,” which involves a thorough examination and testing of the computer, inside and out. “It’s a heck of a deal,” Motesicky said. The diagnosis gives technicians – and the customer – a clear picture of what’s going on with the computer. “The customer might think it’s one problem, but there might be another problem hiding underneath that one,” Motesicky said. If a PC user accidentally reformats his hard drive, “we can bring all the important data back,” he said. Computer Medical Center can diagnose and eliminate viruses. And when people accidentally format their camera’s flash card, Computer Medical Center can help them restore their pictures. Computer Medical Center also does upgrades. If PC users want to move from Windows Vista to Windows 7, for example, it can help. Other services include helping computer users expand their networks, get on a wireless access point, set up Internet security systems to prevent virus infections and buy hardware and software. Computer Medical Center offers a 90-day warranty on parts and a 30-day warranty on labor, Motesicky said. Office hours in Jackson are 10 am. to 5 p.m. weekdays, and Motesicky also work with clients on-site. There are options for those who want an ongoing relationship. “We do have clients we meet in a monthly basis, so if there’s a business looking for a technician, we can set up an account,” Motesicky said. “We come in every month and check to make sure everything is working.”

––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– ll groups have conflicts, Gary Weissman says. The question is how people settle their differences. “They can ignore them, they can have fist fights, they can sue each other,” he said. “We offer another way so they have another choice.” That other choice could be mediation, arbitration, negotiation, training or coaching, depending on the problem. And the “we” is Weissman and business partner Dana Cradeur, who offer all those services through Conflict Management Associates. Clients who turn to Conflict Management Associates will spend less money than if they rely on lawyers and judges. Arbitrated or mediated resolution is often more satisfying to all parties than a court order, plus clients avoid the combative atmosphere of legal proceedings. Weissman previously worked as a lawyer and has been a mediator and arbitrator for 25 years. Cradeur spent years negotiating contracts in the oil and gas industry and wrote a book called Recipe for Negotiating Business Deals Successfully. They started Conflict Management Associates in June 2009. They assist clients dealing with all sorts of disputes. A founder of a family business may be having trouble letting go of the reins so the next generation can take over, or adult children may be battling for control of a business. Personality issues might be causing strife between a nonprofit’s board of directors and executive director. As mediators, Weissman and Cradeur facilitate negotiations. As arbitrators, they listen to all sides and render a binding decision. They offer training – on negotiating effectively, for example. And through coaching, they guide clients to behaviors that reduce discord. “We help them manage emotions, fears and anger and handle difficulty,” Cradeur said. One of her and Weissman’s specialties is helping divorced men and women resolve disputes about parenting schedules. A court-approved arrangement when children were 2 and 4, for example, probably won’t work when they’re older. Cradeur and Weissman ask the parents a lot of “what-if questions,” to spark ideas. “We help them create their own solutions,” Cradeur said. “It’s what works for them,” Weissman said.

––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– indy North loves color. More important, she loves introducing other people to color. Recently, North has taken that love and understanding beyond merely putting it on canvases and walls with her new color design consultation services at Creative Finishes. “I’ve begun consulting about color design,” North said. “Figuring out what to do with a room or, even more intimidating, a whole house, can be mind-boggling. Since I’ve been doing decorative painting for a decade, color design seemed an obvious extra service I could offer clients.” A fine artist – she graduated from an art school in Pennsylvania – North will come to your house with gallons of all her favorites hues. “I spend time with you, take a look at your furniture, your life, what you’re using rooms for, the design of a room, the light a room gets and the windows in a room,” North said. “We’ll go to spaces I’ve done the color design for and I’ll ask you to start noticing colors in spaces you like. It is a completely collaborative process with the end goal of you loving your space.” North said she doesn’t just paint walls white because a client can’t figure out what he or she wants. “I take the time to help people figure it out,” she said. And North doesn’t just apply her color-design skills to rooms. She takes on smaller projects, as well. Sometimes just changing the color of a piece of furniture can make all the difference, she said. North said painting cabinets is a great way to save money while still getting a new look. “Instead of paying tens of thousands of dollars for new kitchen cabinets, I can just paint them and they’re better than new.” On cabinets, furniture and walls, North does both traditional and decorative painting. The latter includes murals, faux finishes and layering paint. Although her color design consultation services are new, North has been doing decorative painting commissions in the valley for a decade. Also new, and very much in demand in the current real estate market, is North’s service as a stager. Stagers work with the “flow” of a home, eliminating clutter, curating furniture and even assisting in minor interior fixes and enhancing curb-appeal. “I worked on a home in Florida that had been on the market for a year,” North said. “I spent one week staging it and it sold three weeks later.”

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––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– or nine years, Lia Kass has been behind the designs on Laurie Thal’s glass. The pair’s collaborations have been featured farther afield, too: in Wyoming Capitol art exhibitions and in the U.S. Embassy in Papua New Guinea. Last fall, President Obama presented a Thal/Kass piece to the Indian prime minister’s wife. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton is considering a group of pieces as future diplomatic gifts. Now Kass can bring her artistic glass designs to your home, business or car with Custom Glass Design. “I have a mobile sandblaster that I can bring pretty much anywhere,” she said. “With it, I can sandblast windows and doors where they are installed. Even car windows.” Because sandblasting can be a dusty endeavor, Kass invested in a mobile sandblaster with a vacuum hose parallel to the hose the sand blasts through. “It blows out and sucks back into the system at the same time,” she said. “It’s not like there’s going to be grit blowing all over the room like crazy.” Kass welcomes commissions of all sorts, from frosting abstract designs on shower doors to scenics on windows and lettering for businesses. She started her career as an artist with fine-art painting and drawing focusing on figures, landscapes and portraits. She began sandblasting when Thal approached her about collaborating nine years ago. “Someone told her it’d be easier to teach an artist how to sandblast than it would be to teach a sandblaster how to be artistic,” Kass said. It was a process that immediately challenged and intrigued Kass. She’s excited to be able to now share it on a wider scale. “Often people come to me with an idea,” Kass said. “But I’m happy to come up with ideas, too. We’ll go back and forth with preliminary sketches to scale until we have a design they like.” Kass can also do a sample sandblasted design on a small piece of plastic or glass. “Sometimes, a small sandblasted sample does a much better job than a detailed pencil drawing,” she said. Although tempered glass – windows, doors – doesn’t allow Kass to sandblast deeply, creating multiple layers, like she can on Thal’s art glass, Kass has developed ways to create the illusion of layering. With her history of successful collaborations with Thal, Kass happily works with architects, designers, cabinetmakers and homeowners.

––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– reat yourself to a manicure or pedicure without breaking the bank or breaking up your day. As Jackson’s first Vietnamese nail salon, Diva’s Nails offers high-quality manicures and pedicures for less money in less the time. Manicures start at $20 and pedicures at $36, and most spa treatments take only half an hour. Diva’s is outfitted with five manicure stations and six spa pedicure massage chairs. Kids have their very own thrones: two pink pint-size chairs fashioned with butterfly wings and DVD players. Eyebrow waxing is also available. Diva’s fills a niche in Jackson, said manager Danny Pham. Owners Thao and Kim Dinh moved here from Grand Junction, Colo. Pham has worked in many nail salons – his sister’s in Phoenix and most recently a salon in Rock Springs. He saw in Jackson the opportunity to open a Vietnamese nail salon, known for being a quality establishment offering efficient and inexpensive services, Pham said. Initially prospecting for his uncle, Pham met Dinh, who decided to act on Pham’s research and open Diva’s Nails. The team acted quickly, diving into the search for a space midwinter. Renovations of the former copy center in Smith’s Plaza took only one month. On April 15, Diva’s Nails opened with four beauty technicians on staff and has since hired two more to accommodate even more clients more efficiently. Decoratively painted and furnished, Diva’s Nails feels welcoming. Its menu includes the full suite of nail-care services: acrylic nails, deluxe pedicures (sea salt and sugar scrubs), and a royal pedicure with a paraffin wax treatment. The salon plans to add facials. Discounts can be enjoyed by students, seniors and punch-card holders. Diva’s Nails is open from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Saturday. While walk-ins are welcome, appointments are encouraged, even same-day.

–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– hen you can’t be home to watch your dogs, DogWatch will do it for you. DogWatch is a pet containment system that involves training your furry friends to recognize the borders you’ve established. It uses an underground perimeter wire that emits a signal in combination with a radio-signal receiver attached to a collar, which activates to remind them to stay where they’re supposed to. You can go to work or enjoy a day on the river and not worry that your pets will tussle with wildlife or get hit by a car. Grace and T.J. “Jimmy” Anderson operate DogWatch in the greater Jackson Hole area, providing training, installation and service. DogWatch helps dogs “know their boundaries and gives them confidence as well as plenty of room to play and exercise,” Grace Anderson said. The Andersons became interested in pet containment systems years ago when they helped save the dwindling Chinook dog breed from extinction. At that point, there were only 11 breedable Chinooks in the world, and it was critical that each puppy made it safely to adulthood. For the next 22 years, the Andersons were the Invisible Fence dealers in Jackson Hole. DogWatch is a Consumers Digest Best Buy. It’s better priced than other systems, the Andersons say. It is the only FM signal on the market, which is clearer than an AM one. And its batteries last a full year, which reduces opportunities for an escape caused by forgetting to change batteries. Installing a DogWatch system starts with training for people and pets. Initially, flags are used to mark boundaries. There are many methods of training to teach a pet its new boundaries. The correction is tailored to a dog’s size, temperament and energy level and can be adjusted. “I can look at dogs and tell you which one needs a different correction than of a couch potato,” Jim Anderson said. Once they recognize the radio-collar signal, dogs will avoid going where they’ll receive it. DogWatch – which can also be used for cats – is very flexible. It can be used to “fence off” an entire yard, for example, or be targeted to keep animals out of specific areas, like gardens. “You can change the boundaries any time,” Jim Anderson said. The Andersons offer new and used systems and work with all brands. They will service any pet containment system or help install any one purchased elsewhere. They have their own dog, a Chinook named Lucy, so they understand how important pets are to people’s lives. “As we say, your pets are our priority,” Jim Anderson said.

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Fitzgerald’s Bicycles ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– ith a recently completed bicycle fitting studio and a new upstairs showroom, Fitzgerald’s Bicycles has spruced up its familiar digs. The company, long a staple of the Jackson cycling community, wrapped up a substantial renovation project this spring. Those efforts netted the store more space, which, in turn, translates into more bikes. In addition, the renovations also added a new bicycle fitting studio that affords customers more privacy and more of a one-onone fitting, owner Scott Fitzgerald said. “It really positioned us as the premier bike fitter in the region,” he said. Several of the store’s employees have undergone training at the Serotta Fit School in New York, a premier training center for bike fitting. The school created a system that takes into account a rider’s personal background, experience, injuries and goals, among other factors. That unique approach, Fitzgerald said, is what sets his store apart. “We really try to learn about our customers as people,” he said. “We take the individual into account when we’re fitting them for a bike.” A proper fitting is something that benefits any rider, from one just starting out to one who has been riding for years. “If you’re just getting into the sport, it could make for a much more comfortable ride and help someone really take to the sport,” Fitzgerald said. “For enthusiasts, it can mean better performance and a better experience.” Although the technique behind those fittings has not changed much, Fitzgerald’s now offers new technology to augment its personal touch to bike fitting. The store uses

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––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– reathing relaxes the mind and muscles. It decreases stress. But it’s not the act of breathing that makes you feel better. It’s the oxygen that floods the body when you inhale. “When you do tai chi or yoga, they always try to make you breathe for relaxation,” said Redeem Sumicad, founder of Everything Oxygen. Thirty minutes in The Zen Room at Everything Oxygen can achieve even better results. Put on some noise-canceling headphones, recline in a zero-gravity massage chair and start breathing concentrated oxygen. “In just 30 minutes, the effects are unbelievable,” said Tucker Offutt, co-founder. Sumicad and Offutt see their endeavor – long popular in places from Asia to Las Vegas – as a perfect complement to Jackson Hole. At 6,200 feet, the air is thinner, and it’s harder to get oxygen here. Oxygen can help jet lag and hangovers and offset the effects of altitude by eliminating headaches and nausea. “A lot of people are coming from a lower altitude and a different environment,” Offutt said. “That puts a lot of stress on the body. This is a way to accommodate all those stresses.” It’s also a way for a local to kick back after a stressful work day or overtraining. The bar serves up recreational oxygen, concentrated with 41 percent of the element. Air is normally 20 percent to 21 percent oxygen. The two founders wanted The Zen Room to be a place to rejuvenate, re-energize and recharge the batteries. The space also offers chiropractic massage chairs and ionic foot baths to detox the body. For $35, customers soak feet in a water solution spiked with salt. Then, a low-voltage current is run through, creating positive and negative ions that balance the body. “It allows the body to start to detoxify

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––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– t’s not uncommon for stylists to gather in the back of Frost Salon to gab. “At night, we’ll be in the back room saying, ‘Do you think so-and-so’s hair looks good? Should I have them come back?’ ” owner Patty Hollis said. “Just last night we were talking about clients’ formulas.” That’s the thing about the people at Frost Salon. They care about their clients, and it shows. Literally. If you ask that gal whose highlights you envy where she had them done, odds are she’ll say, “I go to Frost.” Hollis attributes the salon’s growing success to the care employees give each person. Clients are always satisfied. “Everything that we do is guaranteed,” she said. Patty and her husband, Rob, moved to the valley from Las Vegas four years ago. In 2008, they opened Frost. The business has grown to five stylists and two manicurists. This year, the couple continue to grow their offerings, adding a host of other services and products. Customers can now get a Brazilian Blowout, facial waxing, Inoa color and Shellac nail polish. One of the most exciting additions is the new Brazilian Blowout smooth treatment. Through the use of a Brazilian Super Nutrient Complex and a proprietary polymer system, the Brazilian Blowout improves the condition of the hair by creating a protective protein layer around the hair shaft to eliminate frizz and smooth the cuticle. The end result is smooth, healthy,

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––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– rom the kitchen of Daniel Boulud to your dining room table. Jamie Thornton, a former chef at the famed New York City restaurant Daniel, is now a private chef in Jackson Hole bringing her culinary expertise to residents’ doorstep through her business, Fork and Knife Catering. “I always knew I wanted to be a private chef,” she said. So after graduating from the Institute for Culinary Education in New York City, Thornton returned to Jackson to do just that. She has been working with clients in the area for the last couple of years doing everything from high-end dinner parties to simply stocking kitchens with homemade goodies. Her restaurant experience also includes the Snake River Grill. Sample menus could involve spicy shrimp and scallion dumplings, minted pea soup with smoked salmon, roasted chicken with morels and a tarragon cream sauce, lamb meatballs with eggplant and roasted sea bass with charred leeks. “I can do any cooking style,” she said. “I like doing everything. Starting out with the freshest ingredients and what’s seasonal and going from there.” She often, though, finds herself gravitating toward rustic Italian cuisine. “I Really like to let the ingredients speak for themselves,” she said, “and that style does that.” While Thornton often caters to highend sit-down dinner parties, she can do events for up to 70 or 80 people. She wants people to understand that not all private chef service has to be expensive.

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––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– wo generations ago, an Italian immigrant named Giovanni came to America to work on the farm of the Knobloch family, supplying residents and Italian restaurants with fresh produce. Now, the spirit of that industrious immigrant lives on in Jackson. Giovanni’s, a family-style Italian restaurant locally owned by the Knobloch family, has been offering Italian fare at affordable prices since its December opening. The restaurant fills a niche left void in Jackson by the closing of Anthony’s Italian restaurant. “Many Jackson locals frequent our restaurant,” General Manager Christina Robinson said. “We have a lot of repeat business.” Giovanni’s is located in a 3,800-squarefoot space on 690 S. Highway 89, a building designed by Stephen Dynia Architects. The dining area features wood beams and paneling. Tetonscape window decals obscure highway traffic while leaving wideopen views of the butte above. “The Knoblochs have created a truly unique and pleasant dinning atmosphere,” Robinson said. The restaurant can seat 140 but still offers an intimate setting with a mixture of tables and high-backed booths. One room is dubbed the train room for its dining-carlike ambiance. A private dining room that can sit up to 16 people is also very popular, Robinson said. Headed by kitchen manager Francisco Serrano, the restaurant offers many signature meals that cost less than $20. Those include popular dishes like the eggplant Parmesan, lasagna Napoletana, vegetarian lasagna, shrimp and sea scallops and chicken Romano. Gluten-free pasta is also

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–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– arilyn Hartman wanted to open a store that would be fun for valley residents. Seven months after Hartman opened Gottahavit across from Nani’s Genuine Pasta House, it appears she has succeeded. “At least once a day I hear from someone that they love this store,” Hartman said. Gottahavit isn’t just fun, it also fills what had been a vacant niche. “There really wasn’t a consignment shop for housewares – furniture, pictures, odds and ends,” Hartman said. Open 10-6 daily, Gottahavit’s 1,600 square feet are home to anything and everything you could ever think to need for your home … and some things you’d never think of. “Right now, I’ve got a large half-buffalo mount,” Hartman said. And the store has items at every price point. “I want everyone to be able to shop here,” Hartman said. “We have things as low as $1 and some very fine pieces of artwork.” While Gottahavit’s inventory is constantly changing – it accepts new consignments every day – currently it has a wide selection of coffee tables, a traveling chest from the early 1900s, curtains, locally made custom and semi-precious stone jewelry, plates by Charles Russell, fine-art photographs and paintings, a patio table and four stools made out of fossil stone and burl wood, Hopalong Cassidy milk glasses and, of course, that buffalo mount. “We never know what we’re going to get in,” Hartman said. Those interested in consigning their home wares with Gottahavit need only bring them to the store and fill out a minimal amount of paperwork. The store allows consignors to set the price for their items. “We’ll advise them based on past things we’ve sold, but ultimately, it is their decision,” Hartman said. As its fee, Gottahavit keeps 35 percent of an item’s selling price. Hartman – who owned the Jackson Hole Hat Co. for 21 years – also runs a hat repair shop out of Gottahavit. She can do pretty much any repair on beaver felt hats – she once repaired one that had been thrown into a garbage disposal – and some repairs on wool felt hats. “Before I promise anything, I first have to see what’s going on with the wool felt hats,” she said.

–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– ou don’t have to spend a fortune to get good interior design, says Suzanna Cullen Hamilton, who opened Hamilton’s LTD in Gaslight Alley in December. She would know. Hamilton has more than 25 years of experience in the fields of interior design, antiques, art and curating. Before moving to Jackson, she was the owner of Suzanna Hamilton Antiques & Art and vice president of The Levison & Cullen Gallery, both in Atlanta. Architectural Digest recognizes her as a leading authority on American furniture. “My approach to designing a home or office is unique in Jackson,” Hamilton said. “I help clients collect rather than decorate.” Hamilton’s LTD offers interior design services for homes and commercial properties, including restaurants and hotels. Quality and authenticity are what matter most to Hamilton. It also provides a wide range of products for the home, including furniture, fabrics, antiques and art. “It is better to have one great thing than a whole room full of mediocrity,” she said. “You can mix periods, styles and price points, but quality, integrity, authenticity and good design cannot be compromised.” Hamilton was one of Atlanta’s first dealers to be invited to sell on 1stdibs.com, the world’s most searched marketplace for antique, mid-century modern furniture, estate jewelry, vintage watches and haute couture. Hamilton, a board member at the Art Association of Jackson Hole, often steers clients toward investment pieces. “The stock market has an average annual return of 10.5 percent,” she said. “The art market, if you have a piece that is validated, has an average annual return of 10.9 percent. When you can design and invest at the same time, why wouldn’t you?” Because Hamilton is currently also opening an office in Los Angeles, Hamilton LTD here is open by appointment only.

–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– ackson Hole’s most innovative home photographer has, once again, set a new standard for capturing the essence of the region’s real estate with Webbased dynamic photo presentations that help get more eyes on for-sale and rental properties.  Hamish Tear Photographics previously brought mastbased aerial photography to the local real estate market, allowing prospective buyers and renters a unique, treetop view of a building and surrounding property, particularly useful for illustrating estates and ranches. Owner Hamish Tear describes the old virtual tour as “so ’90s” and has replaced it with an easy-to-use, highly optimized, dynamic online photographic display that shows high-resolution full-screen images and virtual reality panoramas. Couple that technology with Tear’s high-quality photographs, and the presentation practically pops off the screen.  Tear’s presentations also include interactive floor plans, an architectural rendering of a home’s layout that people can navigate with a click of the mouse. Click on the master bathroom, and photographs of the bathroom appear on the screen.  “You don’t get a second chance to make a first impression,” Tear said. “I have high-resolution, full-screen images, interactive floor plans, aerial photographs, that no one else is doing ... not around here.” For Tear, the photo presentation is just part of the package. Real estate developers and management companies also benefit from search-engine optimization. The resulting “Google juice” shoots Jackson Hole homes to the upper tier of search-engine results. Through the Web site neybor.com, statistics and specific information also get syndicated out with the photo presentations.  Couple search-engine optimization with Tear’s optional “media blasts” to Web sites such as Facebook, and the real estate product can get hundreds of viewers.  “What we’re looking for is inquiries,” said Tear.  While real estate sales in Jackson Hole remain soft, Tear said rental companies have successfully used his techniques to boost their share of tourist dollars. One rental company manager now requires her homeowners to use Tear’s photograph/Internet package. “She received so many phone calls [on one property], she asked me to turn it off,” Tear said. “I also like to think that the level of the photography and the presentation assists with the conversion rate.”

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––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– pa owner Nancy Alfs believes support is empowerment. “When you have enough support, anything can happen,” said Alfs, who opened The Harmonic Spa late last year. “You can make different choices in movement and in life.” Alfs’ goal is to help her clients find their ideal balance in relaxation and health. She offers massage and a treatment called Acutonics, which is a system of working with the body’s subtle energy using tuning forks on acupressure points. She also incorporates singing bowls and gongs, using sound and vibration to help her clients. In a massage room filled with gongs, more than 50 specifically calibrated tuning forks, chimes and singing bowls, Alfs offers a short demonstration of a “gong bath” by creating a series of soothing sounds. The demonstration invites a deep sense of relaxation and calmness. Since Acutonics is new to the valley, Alfs offers a free 30-minute session called Experiencing is Believing. Listen to sound clips of her gongs and singing bowls at www.theharmonicspa.com. Indigenous cultures all over the world have systems of healing that use sound and vibration, Alfs said. Acutonics draws from those systems and modern studies of how specific sounds produce certain states in people, she said. Her most popular service is The Harmonic Amalgam, which includes 35 minutes of Acutonics, 55 minutes of massage and a gentle gong bath to finish. The treatment can be very supportive as an adjunct therapy for clients with many types of ailments, such as muscular pain, hormone imbalances and other systematic diseases. It also is helpful for those who

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––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– ayroll, Payment Card Industry compliance, credit card processing, medical billing, gift cards. It’s all right to admit these aren’t things you want to spend your time thinking about. Good thing Susan Tear, the regional representative for Heartland Payment Systems does. “Quite a few businesses know us as a credit card processing company,” Tear said. “But fewer businesses and people realize we also do so much more.” Take Heartland’s payroll services, for example. “Payroll is a really, really important part of doing good business,” Tear said. “But it is the first thing a business should delegate.” A business can hire a certified public accountant or individual to do its payroll, but Tear said Heartland’s size, and resulting economies of scale, allow her to do more for less. She said Heartland has more than 10,000 payroll clients nationwide. “We can arrange for things like direct deposit and payday Visa cards,” Tear said. “And our costs are lower.” A new offering for Heartland is its ConfirmPay program, a groundbreaking health care program for medical offices. “For numerous reasons, it takes a long time for patients to get billed for medical procedures,” Tear said. “And when they finally are, they are often surprised, having either forgotten the appointment or been expecting insurance to completely cover it.” The patient is faced with an unexpected bill, and the medical office is owed money.

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Heartland Payment Systems offers credit card processing, payroll services and more, said Susan Tear, regional representative.

Enter ConfirmPay. At the time of a patient’s appointment or procedure, ConfirmPay provides real-time eligibility and verification of payments due at the time of service. Medical offices using ConfirmPay – which works with 440 insurance companies – can see each patient’s insurance information including how much of the patient’s annual deductible has been met and what the insurance provider considers a usual and customary charge. Before a patient sees a doctor, he knows exactly how much it will cost out of pocket and has the opportunity to set up a payment plan with the medical office then and there. “It’s a great benefit for patients while also helping offices receive payment,” Tear said. Businesses of all types can benefit from Tear’s expertise in PCI compliance. “PCI compliance is complex and constantly changing,” Tear said. “I have been studying the rules for some time to help my clients understand what they need to do.” – Dina Mishev

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––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– seminal exhibition surveying three generations of the Wyeth family opens in late summer at the new Heather James Fine Art, setting a new bar for art appreciation in Jackson. Beyond being the gallery’s first show in Jackson, An American Dynasty: Three Generations of Wyeth and its works by Andrew Wyeth, his father, N.C. Wyeth, and his son Jamie Wyeth is also the first U.S. show in more than two decades to spotlight this iconic American family of artists in more than two decades. An American Dynasty epitomizes the breadth of work at Heather James Fine Art, which opened in April as a sister to the three galleries Heather Sacre and James Carona own in Palm Desert, Calif. “The full spectrum of art lovers in this community will feel welcome here,” said Lyndsay McCandless, gallery director. From East Asian antiquities to contemporary works included in museum biennials, the gallery spans genres and periods and bridges aspects of art history and culture. Its walls embrace emerging artists and established masters alike. Meet Seiju Toda, Penelope Gottlieb and Timothy Tompkins. Marvel at Milton Avery, Pablo Picasso, Robert Rauschenberg and Franz Klein. The gallery offers a new, ever-changing art experience in Jackson, and McCandless makes everyone feel welcome. Her approach complements the care Sacre and Carona have always shown visitors in Southern California. After falling in love with Jackson on a road trip, Sacre and

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––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– fter 12 years on Center Street, Horizon Fine Art has moved to a bright new space at 30 King St. “It was an opportunity that came up that felt right,” gallery Director Barbara Nowak said. Even though the prospect of moving seemed scary at first, she said, the change has already proved positive. Everything fell into place in less than 10 days: from touring the space to negotiating an attractive deal to packing and unpacking. After an intense week of moving, Horizon Fine Art reopened at its new location May 30. Nowak thanked the construction workers who “bent over backward” to get her into the space by Memorial Day weekend and sales associate Mary Rossington for toiling to get the gallery up and running. The fresh space is awash in natural light, a welcoming ambiance underscored by sage and beige accent walls. With the new Ella’s Room next door and the Snake River Grill, Shades Cafe and Goodie 2 Shoes across the street, the gallery has already welcomed a boost in foot traffic. Already, Jacksonites who had never stepped inside her Center Street spot have discovered her on King Street. Others have walked in, discovering her gallery anew. With her fine-dining neighbor in mind, Nowak will stay open late most nights, but not Sundays. Even before moving, Nowak had shifted the gallery into a more contemporary realm, adding artists like Frank Balaam, of Arizona, whose thickly layered and vibrantly hued forest paintings reflect his reverence for nature and trees. Balaam will paint in the gallery during July’s third

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Carona hoped to make the Tetons home one day in the future. Serendipitous circumstances, like finding the Center Street space, made “someday” now. To design the interior, Sacre and Carona recruited architect Dianna Wong, of Los Angeles, who toured Jackson sights and structures for inspiration and used a local palette of materials, colors and textures. By design, the gallery unfolds like a home would, with distinct rooms and pieces living together as a whole. To curate the collection, they enlisted L.A.-based Chip Tom, whose contemporary prowess complements Carona’s expertise with antiquities, impressionist and modern art. There is a story and a place in history behind every piece in the gallery, McCandless said. “While we are bringing in work that is not necessarily traditional to Jackson, it touches upon the same reasons of why we are drawn to art: It’s all about nature and environment, human experience and spirit.”

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Horizon Fine Art’s Mary Rossington and Barbara Nowak are getting rave reviews for the gallery’s new King Street space.

Thursday Art Walk. Nowak had also responded to the economy and clients’ trimmed budgets by carrying more jewelry. At King Street, she debuts the collection of Gurubachi, a new line of sterling silver and gemstones like citrine and amethyst. This summer, Nowak also welcomes back on staff jewelry artist Monica Jansen. In the new gallery, the wood burl sculptures of Dan Stolkasa greet visitors. Each bowl is hand-carved and finished with a decorative stand suited to the organic silhouette, whether an elk antler or tree root. Coated in a nontoxic epoxy, the bowls are impermeable and food-safe. One bowl came from a tree Stolkasa watched pine beetles devour over the course of seven years. He patiently waited for it to fall and then transformed its trunk into a sculptural bowl. To announce the move, Nowak sent an e-mail to her artists and collectors. Their responses, paired with those of people who have stopped by the new space, have been a resounding “congratulations.” – Katy Niner

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Students at Inversion Yoga participate in hot yoga, which is done in a room set at 105 degrees and is designed to stretch and warm the muscles, ligaments and tendons.

Inversion Yoga Louise Sanseau, owner and manager 290 N. Millward St. 733-3038 www.inversionyoga.com

–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– ince opening, Inversion Yoga has strived to be more than just a yoga studio. Owner and manager Louise Sanseau has worked to create a welcoming space that serves as more of a community center than simply a place to take a class or two. “We’re trying to make this a place where people want to gather, where people can hang out and connect and feel welcomed,” Sanseau said. “It’s not just about a dollar amount and getting a service. I want there to be a sense of community.” The studio operates under a simple ethos: Yoga is a right and anyone who wants to practice should be able to do so. That bears out in the Friday night two-for-one happy-hour class as well as in the trades and sliding-scale pay system that Sanseau facilitates for people who can’t afford to pay full price for classes. The studio’s inclusive philosophy also is evident in its wide range of classes, instructors and services. There are roughly a dozen instructors who regularly teach classes at the studio. And classes are just as diverse. The studio offers classes in vinyasa, jivamukti, ashtanga, anusara and power yoga with convenient times that work with just about any schedule. The studio also offers hot yoga, a first for Jackson. The heat can help students limber up while their bodies adjust to new routines and techniques. And it can serve simply to give students a good workout. The studio has become a popular choice for valley students, prompting the studio to set up an online reservation system at www.inversionyoga.com. Anyone interested can sign up for a class through the Web site. The studio also offers massage therapy sessions and nutritional programs – it already has hosted two informational discussions and meals about detox programs and anti-inflammatory foods – to instill a holistic approach to wellness, as opposed to focusing solely on physical wellbeing. To further promote the idea of the studio as a community center, Sanseau said she plans to install some bulletin boards for community announcements. The studio also hosts a weekly class called sweat for humanity, from which 50 percent of money raised goes toward a local charity, which changes on a monthly basis. “This isn’t meant to stay within the studio,” Sanseau said. “I want this to be more of an epicenter from which we can connect people.”

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IPaint owner Mike Shaw is always happy to show examples of the colors and special effects he offers.

Ipaint Inc. Mike Shaw, owner 3630 South Park Loop Road 739-4566 ipaintinc@mac.com www.ipaint-inc.com

–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– re you dying for granite counter tops? Want stucco walls or marbled floors? You can get them without tearing anything out of your house or replacing any surfaces. With paint. Ipaint owner Mike Shaw can create the effect of just about any finish using paint and the specialized techniques he has trained in over the years in New York City. Ipaint is a full-service painting business that, in addition to standard interior and exterior painting services, specializes in unique and cutting-edge decorative finishes. Shaw has dedicated a lot of time and money into learning these technical skills and has invested in his employees’ education, too. He and his employees attend training every year for continued education. The sessions always bring to light new products, methods and services Shaw can bring back to Jackson to offer clients. This year he is able to offer more earth-friendly products, use less oil-based paints and get the same effects. Shaw welcomes people to stop by Ipaint’s office. His favorite part of the job, he said, is educating people on what he has to offer. He has samples and has set his office up for customers to come in and see what he has to offer. “I love to work with the customers,” he said. “To educate them and go through the process of what will look best in their home.” Shaw spares no time in his thorough process. He examines first what the client is looking for, then looks at all other aspects of the home that can affect the color, such as lighting, artwork and flooring. “Then we come up with a plan and offer samples,” he said. “I can follow the process of why this other color will look the best.” After jobs are done, he also guarantees his work and checks back to make sure it is holding up. “Our customers are really the key to success,” he said. Shaw wants people to know that while decorative painting may be slightly more expensive in general, he does everything he can to keep the cost down. He also has good insurance and the latest equipment. “We can work for any clientele, from the smallest job to the biggest,” he said. “It can be more economical than people think.” Shaw’s business motto is, “The customer really is number one.”

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–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– hat’s the difference between public relations and advertising? “Public relations is earned exposure; advertising is bought exposure,” said JuliAnne Forrest, the founder of j4 Strategies. Forrest specializes in the former, as well as in strategic planning and communications, government relations, message development and special-event management. “Most folks can write a press release,” she said, “But then they don’t know what to do with it.” Forrest not only knows what to do with press releases, she thinks up nontraditional ways of using them. For instance, one client, Entra Health Systems, developed the world’s first Bluetooth glucose blood monitor. The traditional way to get the word out would be to reach out to doctors’ offices. Instead, she approached Blackbarbershop.org. “We’re taking this new monitor into barbershops in the African American community,” which has a high rate of diabetes, Forrest said. “This approach – straight to the consumer – is more hands-on than a traditional PR campaign. This isn’t an approach that will work for everything – every proposal and product is different – but it is the right one for this product at this time.” Early in her career, Forrest worked as an account supervisor at Edelman Public Relations, where she specialized in crisis communications, corporate relations and public affairs campaigns for Nissan North America. From Edelman, Forrest went on to work for a nuclear energy company. Having worked in Washington for 14 years, she is adept at helping clients build relationships with government offices and organizations. “It’s not easy building relationships with the government,” Forrest said. “Sometimes it’s difficult just figuring out who it is you need to build a relationship with. That’s where my experience helps.” Forrest makes it a point to keep a wide variety of clients. In addition to Entra, she currently works with Tony Horton Fitness and the locally owned Independent Jets, a private jet charter company. Forrest has also worked with nonprofit organizations. “I find that working with a variety of clients keeps my creative juices flowing,” Forrest said. “I can learn something with one client and find that it benefits another in a different area.” Another way Forrest keeps her creative juices flowing is through Blend Creative Studios, a collaborative effort between Forrest, Cognito Creative Graphics and Open Creative, a boutique advertising and branding firm. “It offers me the opportunity to serve my clients even further,” she said. – Dina Mishev

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The Jackson Hole Chamber of Commerce, founded in 1946, has a new location in a building just off Town Square at 112 Center St.

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Jackson Hole Flower Co. recently extended its services to include landscape design, thanks to the addition of landscape architect Margaret Whitmer.

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Jackson Hole Health and Fitness features new high-tech elliptical machines and treadmills as well as a lounge area where members can relax after they work out.

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–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– or some people, 64 is retirement age. For the Jackson Hole Chamber of Commerce, it’s a time to not only keep working but to work even better. Created in 1946, the chamber this year is celebrating new administrative offices at 112 Center St., just off Town Square in the heart of Jackson. “We are excited to be strategically located for our local businesses as well as visitors and providing exceptional service to both,” said Tim O’Donoghue, executive director of the chamber. “We look forward to our members visiting and meeting with us at our new location.” The chamber represents nearly 900 businesses, nonprofits and affiliated organizations and is a partner in the Jackson Hole and Greater Yellowstone Visitor Center. The chamber’s brand, Respecting the Power of Place, expresses a commitment to a triple bottom line of economy, community and environment. “While most chambers of commerce across the nation simply focus on economic health, the Jackson Hole Chamber of Commerce understands that commerce in Jackson Hole is reliant on a healthy environment and community,” said Kate Foster, communications manager. “Making sure that all three are vibrant is required for our local businesses to be strong.” In response to the changing economy, the chamber is taking a closer look at the numbers that tell the story of the valley community. The Jackson Hole Economic Dashboard, which started last summer, tracks 29 individual elements each month and compares them with previous years. And the weekly Lodging Barometer tracks advance bookings to give businesses a good idea of how many visitors will be in the area each week. Also new is a volunteer program. In exchange for spending time at the visitor center, they get benefits including six months of free visitor inquiry lists and discounts on Web site advertising. Over the years, the chamber has become responsible for a variety of events that bring in local and visitor sales tax dollars, including ElkFest and Old West Days, the Howdy Pardners Fourth of July Parade, Jackson Hole Fall Arts Festival, Jackson Hole – Destination Wellness, the Town Square Lighting and Santa on the Square. All help make year-round business more viable, contributing to that triple bottom line.

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–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– ackson Hole Flower Co. cultivates the full sweep of floral inspiration, from weddings to new gardens to simple succulents. Since opening last June, the west bank florist has specialized in eco-friendly floral arrangements, garden design and maintenance, and floral design for wedding and special events – services still available for this summer. The flower company recently extended its services to include landscape design, thanks to the addition of landscape architect Margaret Whitmer. Whitmer brings design and horticultural expertise and a commitment to conservation and the environment cultivated during her 28 years of private practice, residential and municipal design. Her gardens have garnered national recognition, including mentions in Garden Design and Landscape Architecture magazines. Sue Bullock, a Jackson resident for more than two decades, conceived of the flower company as a yearround complement to the seasonality of her well-established gardening business. With her partner Charles D. Miller, who is also a partner in Koshu Wine Bar and Jackson Hole Wine Co., Bullock has created the floral company with the community in mind. With multiple flower deliveries per week, the floral array is ever-changing. In addition to traditional floral designs, the store features water-conscious arrangements like succulents, orchids and air plants. Ever ecoconscious, its recycle vase program invites customers to bring in old vases for reuse in discounted floral arrangements, and Kraft paper wraps bouquets, not plastic. Beyond flowers, carefully curated items complement the chic space accented by barn wood floors and exposed brick: jewelry, gardening and architecture books, wine racks, candle holders, lotions, candles and wovennewsprint baskets. The walls host a rotating display of fine artwork, and the furniture is stylishly eclectic. Civically minded, the flower company has helped raise money for Healing Wounds and Rehabilitation in Haiti, and has partnered with the school district on professional internships for students from Jackson Hole High School’s special-education class. In the summer, Jackson Hole Flower Co. is open from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Saturday, noon to 5 p.m. on Sunday or by appointment. Upcoming events will celebrate its first anniversary.

–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– an Harms was giving tours of the sparkling new Jackson Hole Health and Fitness last week when she noticed each visitor’s reaction was the same. “Everyone who walked in, their jaws dropped,” Harms, the club’s co-owner, said. With good reason. The new facility opened last week at 838 W. Broadway in the same space as the former Jackson Hole Athletic Club. It has brand-new treadmill and elliptical machines with iPod chargers and a flash drive where customers can customize their workouts. Each treadmill and elliptical machine also has its own television. “It just gives people their own individual space,” coowner Jack Tawney said. The facility also features men’s and women’s locker rooms, each equipped with a sauna. “We did a pretty intense remodel on the space,” Tawney said. “We brought in new state-of-the-art equipment, cardio, free weights. There’s a lot of new technology going into it.” Co-owners Harms and Tawney and General Manager Chuck Lakovitch have more than 65 years of experience in the fitness industry, and they believe their philosophy of state-of-the-art equipment and an inviting and friendly environment are ingredients for success. “We want the ‘wow’ factor to be there,” Harms said. “With our customer service philosophy, we offer a comfortable, exciting place that appeals to the market as a whole, as opposed to those who are already fit.” Harms and Tawney said Jackson Hole Health and Fitness will appeal to those who might never have set foot in a fitness club. The club offers one-on-one assistance as well as group classes, including step and sculpt, boot camp classes, Zumba, yoga and Pilates. “We want to tap into the marketplace of people who haven’t been to an athletic club before but would like to take the next step to wellness in their lives,” Harms said. The facility offers a lounge area, equipped with chairs, reading materials, a television and a fireplace, where members are encouraged to relax after their workout. “We believe from our backgrounds it’s important to connect with our members and make a place where they’re missed when they’re not there,” Harms said. “We’d like people to hang around and get to know our staff and let us get to know them. It’s kind of like ‘Cheers,’ where people know your name.”

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Massage therapist Karen Rasmussen has a new location, a new logo, a new Web site and a new name for her business: Jackson Hole Massage Therapy.

Jackson Hole Massage Therapy LLC Karen Rasmussen, owner 430 S. Jackson St. 690-1403 jacksonholemassagetherapy@gmail.com

–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– aren Rasmussen has been providing customized massage therapy to many valley residents during the past six years. This year, she has a new location, a new logo, a new Web site and a new name, Jackson Hole Massage Therapy. “I always wanted to help people,” she said of why she went into massage therapy. Originally, she thought she would go into psychology. But after living in Jackson in 1997 and 1998, she became interested in body work. She did her training in 1999 at the Institute of Healing Arts in Arizona, then attended the Chicago School of Massage Therapy. “I decided to come back out to Jackson,” she said. “This is where my heart was.” When Rasmussen returned, she set up her business as Sante Massage. She also worked for various sports clubs and spas around the valley. More than a month ago, she decided to focus on her practice full time, renaming it Jackson Hole Massage Therapy. She has more than 10 years of experience as a massage therapist and more than 2,000 hours of training. “I’m able to focus on the client’s needs, not just what I think they need or what is general protocol,” she said. Rasmussen specializes in all kinds of massages and also does reflexology, aromatherapy and energy work. “My massages are tailored to the individual, whether someone wants to come in and relax or he or she wants a specific injury worked on,” she said. With the completion of a certificate in orthopedic massage therapy, Rasmussen can officially work to help rehabilitate specific injuries. If she can’t be a solution for clients, she refers them to an orthopedic physician or a physical therapist. She said her rates allow those with chronic pain or injuries to receive the benefits of her healing hands more often. “Most people will wait until the pain is unbearable,” she said. “Then, they are starting over. It’s better to try and get in regularly.” New clients are offered a discounted rate of $55 for their first massage. Existing clients who refer a new client will received $10 off the regular rate of $75. Rasmussen offers punch cards, too. “I want the locals of Jackson Hole to be able to afford massage,” she said.

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Nancy Clancy, Douglass Howard, Susan and David NeVille, and Karen Moylen work for Jackson Hole Real Estate Associates.

On www.jhpropertyguide.com, viewers can search for properties for sale and rent, read property descriptions and news stories and connect with Realtors.

JHREA – Pearl at Jackson

Jhproperty guide.com 1225 Maple Way 732-7060 Kevin Olson, associate publisher

Jackson Hole Real Estate Associates – Pearl at Jackson Includes The NeVille Group and Nancy Clancy 270 W. Pearl Ave. Suite 101, on the corner of Pearl and Jackson Street 734-9949, 734-9958

–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– ver wondered about the beautiful new building on the corner of Pearl Avenue and Jackson Street? Stop by and check it out, say the brokers who represent Jackson Hole Real Estate Associates from this corner location. “It is fun to be in a beautiful new building and be doing business from a fresh location,” said Nancy Clancy, one of the office’s brokers. “We love to share it.” She and The NeVille Group moved into the new office this winter, and they boast of its great location. Clancy noted their neighbors Pearl Street Meat and Fish, Betty Rock Cafe, the Twin Cinema, Bon Appe Thai, Teton Tails and the post office are a big draw to the area. Operating their real estate business from this downtown location offers convenience to clients and provides for a great walk-in environment. Both Clancy and David NeVille of The NeVille Group have been working in the business for more than 15 years and have sold upward of hundreds of millions of dollars in real estate during that time. “We specialize in relationships with our clients/ friends and their real estate assets, including modest to luxury, high-end homes,” Clancy said. The team includes the rest of the NeVille Group – David’s wife, Susan NeVille, Douglas Howard and Karen Moylen. “Ninety percent of our business is repeat and referrals,” Clancy said. “This is because of the service provided and the level of care given to each of our clients.” Pearl at Jackson has 15 residential condos, five commercial spaces and underground parking. Jackson Hole Real Estate Associates has the listing on the remaining available units in the building. In terms of overall real estate in the valley, NeVille and Clancy agree that now is the time to buy. “It appears the worst is behind us,” NeVille said. As an affiliate of Christie’s Great Estates, Jackson Hole Real Estate Associates has a worldwide reach. “We invite all to stop in and check out the new office and the building,” NeVille said.

–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– ales of advertising on jhpropertyguide.com have been brisk ahead of summer as the company that publishes the Jackson Hole News&Guide and Jackson Hole Daily rolls out the new online real estate section. The site is easy to use, features market and development news and helps buyers and sellers negotiate the real estate market. With Realtors buying all of the inventory for offerings such as featured property, the advance reception should serve as an indication for how real estate buyers and sellers and market watchers will react. “We’re pleased and appreciative of the interest valley real estate professionals have shown in jhproper tyguide.com,” said Kevin Olson, associate publisher of the News&Guide. “Given the site’s design and feel, we feel the public will find the site immensely useful.” A beta version of jhpropertyguide.com debuted June 1, and the site’s hard launch is July 1. Prelaunch, advertisers had bought 83 of the site’s 131 ad positions. The pages of the News&Guide and the Daily; jhnewsandguide.com, with its more than 150,000 visitors per month; and company magazines will be used to promote jhpropertyguide.com. With advance broker approval, members of the Teton Board of Realtors will be able to showcase Teton County, Wyo., Multiple Listing Service properties on the site. At the start of June, more than 400 of the properties listed in the MLS were up for view. Jhpropertyguide.com features the tagline “search, learn, connect” and is designed to meet the intent of those words. Buyers and sellers, as well as market watchers, will be able to search for real estate information; learn about properties, agents, agencies and the market; and connect with real estate professionals to complete deals. Internet users will be able to look for properties, view homes being sold just by their owners and delve into the valley rental market. The real estate news section will feature News&Guide stories on the marketplace, growth and development. Real estate professionals Tim Bradley, Brian Siegfried, Megan Hill and Ken Rizzotti will write blogs and share insights into the commercial, residential and appraisal segments of the market. The resources section will help buyers and sellers find real estate agents and agencies and learn about valley neighborhoods, the character of the valley and local businesses. “The site, and the marketing power we put behind it, should prove to be an effective tool for those who want to learn about Jackson Hole real estate and connect with real estate professionals who can help them,” Olson said.

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Jerry Chambless, principal owner of JH Transportation & Cab, promises prompt, professional service by experienced drivers.

JH Transportation & Cab Jerry Chambless, principal owner P.O. Box 12617 699-4448

–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– H Transportation & Cab may be new, but the principals have a lot of experience, says Jerry Chambless, who, with the help of George McCreight, founded the business in late 2009. Between them, Chambless and McCreight have 16 years of providing transportation in and around Jackson Hole. The two decided they wanted to do more than drive visitors and residents around, though. “I saw there were lots of people in this business who are kind of casual,” Chambless said. “They drop the ball and don’t give riders what they want. We wanted to fill that hole.” And what do riders want? “Promptness, performance and experience,” Chambless said. “We make sure our people have rides when they want them, get where they need to go in a timely and safe manner and have a clean car.” JH Transportation & Cab has a fleet of five Ford Aerostar minivans and a $1 million insurance policy, more than normal, Chambless said. “Each has room for seven people and luggage,” he said. JH Transportation & Cab hires only experienced drivers. “To ensure a pleasant ride, JH drivers are conversant and knowledgeable and know all of the valley,” Chambless said. “If you call us, even if you’re going to a very obscure spot, you’re not going to end up doing circles and getting lost.” JH Transportation & Cab’s drivers not only go to and from the airport but also drive to Pinedale, Yellowstone, National Park and Driggs and Idaho Falls, Idaho – operating in a range of up to 400 miles. “We have a wide range because we know that’s what people want,” Chambless said. Although he recommends making a reservation as soon as you know you’ll need a car and driver, JH Transportation & Cab can meet last-minute requests. “Sometimes people forget or don’t know they’ll need a ride in advance,” Chambless said. “We get that.” There is someone on hand to answer the phone at all times at JH Transportation & Cab. “It really is surprising how many of the drivers in town won’t pick up their phones,” Chambless said. “We always will. Some guys will pick up and take a reservation but not show up or show up late. We’ll never do that.”

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With a Lindsay Films real estate Web-video tour, home sellers show their properties to buyers worldwide.

Lindsay Films: Real Estate Video Tours Lindsay Films: Real Estate Video Tours Joe Lindsay, owner Victor, Idaho 530-575-8611 joe@lindsayfilms.com www.lindsayfilms.com

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Cielo Givilancz poses with a wedding dress she made at Maciel Alterations.

Maciel Alterations Cielo Givilancz, owner Maciel Alterations and Design 50 S. King St., Suite 102 413-4181

–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– ideo is a powerful tool when it comes to selling real estate, Joe Lindsay says. With a real estate video tour from Lindsay Films posted on the Web, realtors and home sellers can show their properties to prospective buyers all over the world on any day, at any time and as many times as they want. Home sellers need only prepare the house as “open house ready” one-time. That means less time spent cleaning and preparing the property for showing and less hassle – freeing you up for other pursuits. In the greater Jackson Hole region, Lindsay can deliver a beautifully filmed and edited product with background music – and voiceover, if requested – quickly and at reasonable rates. Lindsay is experienced at filming an array of properties – from condos to mansions. Since many luxuryhome buyers live far away, the limitless reach of a Web video tour is particularly useful for selling houses in resort areas like Jackson Hole, he said. “Video tours are a clear and powerful tool Realtors can use to set their listings apart from their competition,” Lindsay said. Lindsay’s equipment ensures cinema-worthy results. With an HD camera, he gets a brilliant picture with sharp details. His Steadicam stabilizer creates smooth and gliding shots that, “make the camera look like it’s floating through the house,” he said. Lindsay can be ready with a finished product within 24 hours of filming. Finished videos are then distributed on the web as the seller wishes. Lindsay’s roots are in adventure filmmaking, and his experience includes filming river descents in Chile, California and Idaho. The combination of his skill with the camera and affinity for the natural world allows him to show the Teton area’s spectacular scenery to its best advantage. “Each home has its stories,” Lindsay said. “One story I like to tell is the one about how the dwelling relates and connects to this magnificent landscape.” Rates start at $850 for a 2- to 3-minute tour with background music. From there, prices increase for longer videos, scripted narration and other special features.

–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– ielo Givilancz spent a year working on her wedding dress, logging several hours every day. Every decorative stitch she did by hand. Though the marriage never came to pass, the dress still inspires, an emblem of her diligence and high standards as a designer and seamstress. It now greets customers at her relocated shop, Maciel Alterations and Design, at 50 S. King St. Givilancz prides herself on the high quality of her work, which includes tailoring, repairs, alterations, clothing design and decorative home projects (bed skirts, pillows, drapes and quilts). From designing a bridesmaid’s dress to reupholstering a chair or hemming a pant leg, Givilancz welcomes all projects. In the new larger space, she expanded her business to include fashion accessories made by Colombian artisans – jewelry, pursues, sandals and summer hats. Givilancz comes from a fashion family in Colombia, where she started her own line of women’s tailored suits. To her business, she brought her study of business administration and fashion design (she spent a year in Paris studying the latter). Under the Maciel Collezionne label, she exported jackets, skirts, slacks and blouses to Ecuador and Venezuela and even met with Macy’s buyers in New York City. She showed Macy’s 18 samples, and it placed an order for more than a million units. In eight years, her fashion business had grown from one employee to a staff of 45. But even so, she could not fulfill the Macy’s order. Tired of the political and economic tumult of Colombia, she closed her fashion house in 2001 and decided to spend six months exploring opportunities in the U.S. She had visited U.S. cities many times before for fashion shows. A family friend, a priest then stationed at Our Lady of the Mountains Church, had extended an open invitation to visit. So she did, and stayed. Jackson felt familiar, like home, she said. Ever an entrepreneur, she rented a small space in the basement of the Centennial Building, where she gained a loyal clientele and neighbors as friends. When she learned of the opportunity to lease 50 S. King St., she acted quickly and spruced it up all by herself, painting the walls, designing its interior. She opened May 29. King Street offers three times the space she had before. A gracious changing area allows her to work with clients in private. The store is open from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday and 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday. To make an appointment, call 413-4181.

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John Frechette, owner 125 N. Cache St. in Gaslight Alley 690-9019

––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– andmade. Repurposed. Found. That’s the concept behind artist John Frechette’s newest endeavor, an eclectic retail store in Jackson’s old artisan district. Located in Gaslight Alley, Made offers Frechette a place to make his Strapped line of fused-glass belt buckles and jewelry. The space also sells handmade items from artisans around the country and antique furniture and accessories Frechette has found in the region. Frechette sees the new in everything old. A box of old light sockets can become a chandelier, and an older potter’s bench can become his workstation. “I just like to find a new purpose for objects, whether it’s stuff I find at the hardware store that’s been given a different use or an old piece of equipment that I turn into furniture,” he said. “I like old stuff.” While there’s something old, there’s also something new. Made carries clothing and housewares from artisans Frechette has met at retail shows in New York, Denver and Boston. “With everything we carry, you know that one person touched it from beginning to end,” he said. Frechette also plans on doing his glasswork during retail hours, offering shoppers a glimpse at what goes into his art. The 31-year-old moved here from New York City in 2005 to become the responsible broker for the Snake River Sporting Club. When it filed for bankruptcy more than a year ago, he shifted focus to his creative hobbies: painting and glass fusion. His Strapped line became a success, evolving into a pop-up shop and distribution at 42 stores nationwide. He always tossed around the idea of finding a space to house his studio, sell his work and other artisans’ handmade crafts. He said

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At Made, John Frechette showcases his fused-glass belt buckles and jewelry, plus items made by artists around the country.

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307-733-4335 • info.hamiltonsltd.com that if a space opened in Gaslight Alley, he specializing in residential, commercial, restaurant, and hotel design would take it. featured in Architectural Digest & Southern Accents Then, in early April, Frechette heard of a space opening in Gaslight Alley, which in 195347 its heyday was a home to artisans. With his arrival, the alley is seeing an arts revival. The store came together in just a month. On a two-and-a-half-week spring break Please proof and call Viki at 739-9539 or return via Fax at 733-2138. Thanks! PDF PROOF? driving trip throughout the Southwest, he found many antiquities to fill the shop. In Las Vegas, he discovered a bread rack that he’s turned into shelving for stationery. He also found a cabinet from Restore, Revitalize, Renew Yourself an old university science lab on which he displays handmade pillows. Among his favorite finds are old ore carts used for hauling coal from mines. YOGA: Vinyasa, Hot, Basics “You could buy one of those at Power, Therapy... Restoration Hardware for $1,500 as your coffee table, but they’re brand new,” With 27 classes a week, Frechette said. “To me, I would rather have one that’s 50 years old and authentic we will find the right class for you! rather than a reproduction.” Though Frechette doesn’t carry work Aikido, Mixed Martial Arts and Boxing by local artists, he will host weekly trunk shows for Jackson crafters. Starting June 17, a local artist in residence will debut 307-733-3038 a line every Thursday. MADE will carry 290 N. Millward that work for one week, and all proceeds will go to that artist. www.inversionyoga.com 195351

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Mangelsen Images of Nature Gallery Dan Fulton, manager 170 N. Cache St. 733-9752

––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– hen people think of Thomas Mangelsen, they conjure images of mountain landscapes, intimate moments between wildlife or portraits of animals some people may never see themselves. They don’t often think of the name Images of Nature Gallery. Images of Nature Gallery has been home to Mangelsen’s photos for more than 30 years. This year, though, the name changes to Mangelsen Images of Nature Gallery in an effort to cash in on the photographer’s famous name, said Dan Fulton, the gallery’s manager. The change comes as the gallery debuts several new images by Mangelsen. One, a portrait of a wolf staring straight into the camera, arrived at the gallery June 7. That piece, Eyes of the Wolf, shows one of the new techniques Mangelsen is using: putting his pictures on canvas using archival ink. Unframed, the canvas provides a different texture to photographs, Fulton said. Any of the pictures in the gallery can be ordered on canvas or as a traditional print. In addition to the wolf, Mangelsen has a new photograph of a pine marten and several new landscapes. One new piece, The Calico Hills, taken in Red Rocks, Nev., also demonstrates a new way Mangelsen is working. He takes multiple pictures at the same time and seamlessly puts them together to create a panoramic with incredible detail, Fulton said. The piece is framed in a new way for the gallery, as well. Recently the gallery introduced museum mounting. The photograph does not have a mat and frame but instead just the glass, creating clean lines and a contemporary feel, Fulton said.

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The new techniques in the way Mangelsen presents his photographs are things he has thought of for years but waited to try until the technology was better, Fulton said. Any of the images in the gallery can be framed in the museum mounting style or the more traditional frames. The new ways to present his work don’t change what has made Mangelsen a famous photographer, Fulton said. Mangelsen has a degree in biology and studied art. “He has a fundamental understanding of what he’s photographing,” Fulton said. Mangelsen also has an amazing sense of composition, Fulton said. That is mixed with the passion he feels for nature. The outdoors isn’t something he appreciates only because it is how he makes his living. He often donates to nonprofits and runs specials: For example, if people donate to the Jane Goodall Roots and Shoots program he discounts their gallery purchase, Fulton said. Mangelsen also was a founder of The Cougar Fund. – Kelsey Dayton

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Meridian Trust Federal Credit Union’s new location on South Highway 89 heightens its visibility. Meridian offers many benefits to investors.

Lisa Paddleford poses with new Mountain Valley Glass owners LeeAnne and Stephen Lea and their children.

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With Meeks Brothers Fencing, Zane and Joe Meeks say, customers can be assured the job will be done well and for a good price.

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Stephen Lea, owner 1070 S. Highway 89, Jackson 733-1578 mvg@gmail.com

–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– ane and Joe Meeks know what makes good fences. They learned the trade through years spent building them around the valley. This spring, finding that other work was slow, the brothers decided to go out and do what they know well: building fences. They aptly named their new company Meeks Brothers Fencing. “We build any type of fences,” Zane Meeks said. Zane, 30, and Joe, 28, grew up in the valley. Their family’s history here dates back five generations. Growing up with so many roots here, the brothers had no problem finding family friends to hire them for fencing projects, from cutting wire to making repairs. Now, they are out on their own. With Meeks Brothers Fencing, Zane and Joe Meeks said customers can be assured the job will be done well and for a good price. “We do quality work at competitive prices,” Zane Meeks said. “We definitely do a good job. We’re known around the valley by quite a few people.” A job can take anywhere from two days to weeks, depending on the size. Nothing is too challenging for the Meeks brothers. They’ll hand dig some projects and special order materials. They’ve done small lots to horse pastures that are 35 acres. “We’ve done a couple of dog fences in town, too,” Zane Meeks said. They also do “dirt work” and are actively seeking ditch cleaning jobs, small and large. In addition, they can construct archways and windbreaks. The Meeks also specialize in constructing wildlife-friendly fences. They are is listed with the Natural Resources Conservation Service as providers. The two work primarily with timber, but they offer wire and paneling, too. They also want to keep suppliers local. “We buy our materials through various sources,” Zane Meeks said. “We try and use local sources, as long as their prices are reasonable and they are feasible for the job.”

–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– ucked behind a flower shop on Highway 89, Meridian Trust Federal Credit Union was so wellhidden, many Jackson residents probably had no idea it was there. “We have been here for 12 years, and I bet most people don’t know there is a credit union available to them,” said Gena Carroll, Meridian’s Jackson branch manager. Meridian recently got more visible. On April 15, it moved from behind Char-Ral Floral to a location on South Highway 89. Meridian now shares a building with the new Giovanni’s Italian restaurant. “When I was hired to be the Jackson branch manager in December 2007, it was my goal to make people here more aware there is a credit union in town,” Carroll said. “The Jackson branch is Meridian’s smallest, but that doesn’t mean we have to be invisible.” The new space is not only more visible but also much easier to get to – no hordes of summer tourists to battle. There is also more parking. “We heard over and over that it was really difficult to get to us in the summer at the old location,” Carroll said. “When looking at new spaces, it was important to find a place that was easily accessible and with ample parking.” Now that Meridian is more visible, she is spreading the word on what the credit union can provide. “We can do everything a bank can, but with us, our investors – those who save with us and borrow from us – are the owners,” she said. That’s good for your wallet. “In 2007 we paid dividends totaling $250,000 to our members,” Carroll said. The dividends don’t happen every year but more often than at banks. Meridian Federal Credit Union also keeps its fees lower than most banks do, Carroll said. It doesn’t charge a loan application fee, and it doesn’t charge to transfer money online. Meridian also does not have minimum balance requirements for checking accounts. The minimum required balance in a savings account is $10. Meridian’s Jackson branch is stepping up its efforts to recruit more area businesses to become members. It is possible for individuals to become members, too. The credit union is open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. on Friday.

–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– here’s a new owner, but Mountain Valley Glass still offers the same wide range of services in the same location. In fact, other than ownership, nothing has changed. In May 2009, Stephen Lea bought Mountain Valley Glass from Lisa Paddleford, widow of Bill Paddleford. “Bill was a great guy and businessman and taught me everything I know,” Lea said. “When you learn from the best, what is there to change?” Since Paddleford founded Mountain Valley Glass in 1987, it has been known for its customer service. “We don’t get any callbacks,” Lea said. “Our motto is to call us when you want the job done right the first time.” You can probably call Mountain Valley Glass for more than you think. “We do anything that has anything to do with glass,” Lea said. “We install windows, auto glass, mirrors, custom showers and even fix windows that aren’t working properly, regardless of where they were initially bought from or who installed them.” Mountain Valley Glass does both residential and commercial projects – it just finished all the glass for the new Teton County emergency operations center at Adams Canyon – of any size. “Nothing is too small for us,” Lea said, “and we also have the capability to handle the largest residential or commercial project.” Mountain Valley Glass doesn’t just sell glass and glass-related products but also advises clients. “When you do something like windows, a shower or doors, it can seem to be a big process,” Lea said. “We can make it really easy for people to figure out exactly what they need, though. We’ll even do all the measuring. That way, if something does go wrong, it’s on us and not the customer. I don’t want customers to have to pay for something twice.” Lea moved to Jackson Hole with his parents in 1992. His father worked for the National Park Service and was transferred to Grand Teton National Park from west Texas. Lea graduated from Jackson Hole High School in 1997 and started at Mountain Valley Glass in 2000. “I was fortunate Bill took me on as his right-hand man,” Lea said. “I couldn’t have had a better mentor.” Now that Lea is the boss, he has right-hand men of his own, Skinner Bell and Will Soltau. “They’re both great,” he said. “I hope I’m doing for them what Bill did for me.”

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––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– hould you take Ossau Iraty Brebis or Cabrales D.O.P.? Garrotxa or Ewephoria? To a novice, cheese labels at Pearl Street Meat & Fish co. might be as mystifying as names on a map to a foreign city. Fortunately, you have a guide in Meggan Kaiser, specialty foods director at the gourmet market and restaurant. She can discuss cheese the way oenophiles talk about wine, and she’s happy to take you down new avenues. “A lot of people have no idea there’s more than cheddar or Swiss,” Kaiser said. “I encourage people to come in and taste.” Exotic cheeses are just part of what Pearl Street Meat & Fish Co. offers. Customers can purchase fresh ingredients to make their own meals, as well as prepared appetizers, entrees, side dishes and sauces for when they don’t have time to cook. For deserts and snacks, there’s a sweet selection from Jackson Cake Co. and Petit-Secret, as well as high-end chocolate bars by award-winning producers such as Amadei and Amano. More than 10 Teton-area suppliers are represented at Pearl Street Meat & Fish Co. And whatever the food category, owners Jill and Scott Boxrud strive to carry as many organic and all-natural items as possible. One is Meyer beef, which is certified humane and hormone and antibiotic free. “Jill and Scott really care about what they’re giving people,” Kaiser said. In the prepared food section, you can browse among entrees like Asian beef and broccoli, Korean-style pork ribs, barbecue chicken, pork tamales and crab cakes. Chef Beau Little, who helped open Trio, can also prepare items on request. Soup selections

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––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– homas Cook and business partner Eric Weber have a combined 50 years of experience building high-end residential and commercial buildings. They know how these projects function and know the systems – heating and cooling, plumbing, electrical, security – used to run them. It seems only natural that when it came time for the two to look for their next professional challenge they would team up to offer management services for the types of homes they had spent much of their lives building. “When you know how a home goes together – how it was built – you have a head start on knowing how to take care of it,” Cook said. At Pinnacle Management, Cook and Weber offer full-service, custom estate management services to a select group of homeowners. Cook said Pinnacle will take on the management of no more than 20 estates. Cook and Weber don’t just have experience in construction, where they each owned their own company. “Between us, we have degrees in finance, economics, communication and political science and have worked for American Express, Merrill Lynch and Drexel Burnham,” Cook said. While Pinnacle will work with clients to determine their and their home’s specific needs, Cook said he expects at a minimum to check that the basics – heating, air conditioning, security, plumbing, the water heater, the septic system, irrigation, smoke detectors, hot tubs and appliances – are functioning properly and that services – house cleaning, pest control, snow removal and landscaping – are done well. “We will winterize the house and then

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open it in the spring,” Cook said. Beyond that, it’s whatever a client wants. “If you want to be picked up at the airport, we’ll be there,” Cook said. “Stock your pantry and refrigerator? We’ll do that, too. Whatever you need, we’re on it. But only for a limited group of people.” Because of Cook’s and Weber’s decades of experience building homes, they pride themselves on being able to see potential issues before they become problems. “We think of ourselves as preventative maintenance. If something is not functioning properly, we pick up on it before it breaks and becomes a big headache down the road.” Another bonus of Cook’s and Weber’s time in construction: When something does need to be fixed, they can go directly to electricians, plumbers and gardeners they’ve already vetted and worked with. “Not everyone in this town does the same quality of work,” Cook said. “We know the subcontractors that do the level of work acceptable to us and our clients.” “We picked the name Pinnacle because it is the highest point,” Cook said. “That’s the kind of service we offer; you can’t go any higher.”

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The Point Inn & Suites Jeremie Moore, operations manager 350 S. Highway 89 733-0033 www.thepointjh.com

––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– he Point Inn & Suites is sporting a new look and new amenities in time for the busy summer tourist season. The 89-room hotel has remodeled and redecorated its public areas, including the front door, lobby, front desk and break room. Local interior designer Brian Goff has created a fresh Western contemporary look that features alder cabinets, stone tiles and new furniture in earth tones. The improvements are the first step in a four-phase facelift that will be completed over the course of two years during Jackson Hole’s off-seasons. “We starting by focusing on updating your first impression of the hotel,” Operations Manager Jeremie Moore said. The upgrade to the breakfast area extends to the food, as well. The hotel is now serving a hot continental breakfast, including waffles. Other new amenities for guests are a laundry room and an exercise room with an elliptical trainer, treadmill, stationary bicycle and universal weight set. “We do get a fair number of business travelers, and they want a workout facility,” Moore said. The Point Inn & Suites, which caters to vacationers, too, has always stood out for its beautiful landscaping, good location, quality service and reasonable rates. The property’s locally based owners, Coleman Andrews and Clayton Andrews, are “committed to providing a good product,” Moore said, and they have loyal employees to back up that commitment. “We have a fantastic staff, from housekeeping to the front desk,” he said. “Our employees have been here an average of

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three and a half to four years each.” With peak-season summer rates of $159 to $189, the Point Inn & Suites offers excellent value. The hotel has great parking, with the number of spaces equal to the number of rooms, so guests don’t have to waste time circling the block looking for a place for their vehicle. A handful of good restaurants – including Picas, Giovanni’s, Rendezvous Bistro and Cafe Boheme – are within walking distance, as are Albertsons for groceries and Kmart for other essentials. The hotel’s location outside the hubbub of downtown allows guests to enjoy peace and quiet. “Most people don’t understand what a long day a trip to Yellowstone is,” Moore said. “After a long day in the park, it’s soothing to come back to town and eat a good dinner and get a good night’s sleep.” – Jennifer Dorsey

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––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– hen new clients walk into Profile Massage, their session begins with a 20-minute conversation, and only then does the hands-on treatment begin. They fill out a detailed medical history, including why they’ve come, and the massage therapist analyzes their posture and listens for psychological clues about what’s going on with their bodies. The information creates a profile for each client that can be updated with each visit. “The name we chose, Profile Massage, is a nod toward the process of getting to know our clients and developing a strategy for addressing their issues,” massage therapist Landon Wiedenman said. “What we’re offering is not a cookie-cutter massage factory, but a personally tailored, consciously targeted therapy.” Rates vary: A one-hour treatment, for example, costs $120 at Profile Massage’s office at 200 E. Broadway and $200 on an outcall basis. In the belief that massage should be a regular part of health care, Profile Massage offers a membership program, which can bring the cost down for locals seeking regular bodywork. “Massage therapy is most effective for preventive maintenance, pain reduction and reduced stress if it’s done on a regular basis,” Wiedenman said. The therapists at Profile Massage each have about seven years of experience and can provide different kinds of treatment. Wiedenman, for example, focuses mainly on therapeutic neuromuscular work that addresses pain and dysfunction in the body. Massage can help with a wide array of issues, including injury recovery, flexibility, depression, anxiety and chronic pain. “A lot of people accept pain as a fact of life,” Wiedenman said. “It really is possible to be pain-free.”

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Landon Wiedenman, director of Profile Massage, works on a client at his office on East Broadway.

He knows firsthand what massage can do for a person, having turned to treatment himself after throwing his body out of whack from too much weight lifting in school and years later getting hurt in a car accident. “You have to experience massage before you can realize how helpful it is,” he said. Today, Wiedenman is a skier and also a climber who last August established a new line of ascent on the north side of the Enclosure, a sub-summit of the Grand Teton. He understands the bodily wear and tear of the hardcore Jackson Hole athlete, which helps him in his practice. “Any time I get inured, it makes me a better massage therapist,” he said. The Profile Massage office, which opened in March, is a serene place filled with artwork, and a series of shows titled Backstories will start June 9 and 10. The show will feature Heather Erson, Bobbi Miller and a premiere showing for Nina Palomba. The goal of this series is to present art that tells a human story rather than work that is based solely in aesthetics. Meanwhile, Wiedenman addresses the human form and condition through massage. “It brings me closer to humanity,” he said. “I feel like I’m doing something real for people.” – Jennifer Dorsey

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Kim Parker and Elizabeth Cogburn of the Pumpkin Patch Preschool have expanded the Wilson school to allow even younger children to attend.

Pumpkin Patch Preschool

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Earlier this month, Terry and Joy Kennedy opened two galleries – Raindance Gallery and Vertical Peaks – filling vacancies in the building they own at 165 N. Center St.

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Kim Parker, owner 5655 Main St., Wilson 733-1759 www.jhpumpkinpatch.com pumpkins@jhpumpkinpatch.com

–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– umpkin Patch Preschool, a developmental preschool that’s cared for Jackson Hole’s wee ones since 1985, is once again expanding, this time with a program designed for toddlers 24 to 36 months old. Based in the Old Wilson Schoolhouse Community Center, Pumpkin Patch Preschool became a community fixture under founder Jennie Hardeman. When the preschool’s current owner, Kim Parker, took over in 1993, she expanded the school with a summer camp component. In 2005, Parker again expanded Pumpkin Patch with an after-school program for kids in preschool through third grade called Apres School, which includes transportation from Wilson Elementary School. With this newest program, called Pumpkin Sprouts, Parker is offering year-round pre-preschool for toddlers from 9 a.m. to noon Monday through Friday. “It’s an introduction to school,” Parker said. “They do a lot of painting and playdough, they sit and listen to a story in a group, and they take instruction from adults other than their parents.” As the kids get older, Parker begins teaching formal skills needed in kindergarten and beyond. For 3-, 4- and 5-yearolds, Parker uses a curriculum designed around developmentally appropriate practice, recognized by the National Association for the Education of Young Children. For all her students, Parker says she tries to expand their learning beyond the confines of the classroom and into the community. In addition to field trips to places like the Teton Raptor Center, the school has established an ongoing relationship with St. John’s Living Center that involves monthly trips to the facility for programs such as ice cream socials and games of charades with the residents. “We always sing and deliver artwork,” she said. In January, seniors from River Rock Lodge started coming to Pumpkin Patch Preschool for stories and other activities with the kids and Teton County librarians. Parker said the rewards of early education come to her as well as her students. Just this year, she saw 22 former students graduate from high school. “It’s so cool,” she said. “A lot of them remember me.” The Pumpkin Sprouts program is currently accepting new students. Parents are always invited to volunteer.

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While some studies have shown wireless devices are safe, other researchers say they produce potentially harmful effects in humans, as Babs Melka demonstrates.

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Terry and Joy Kennedy, owners 165 N. Center St. 732-2222 Vertical Peaks 165 N. Center St. 733-7744

–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– he opening of two galleries marks the renaissance of a longtime Jackson art entrepreneur. Earlier this month, Terry Kennedy and his wife, Joy, opened two galleries – Raindance Gallery and Vertical Peaks – to fill the vacancies in the building he owns, 165 N. Center St. Featuring Western art, sculpture and jewelry, Raindance represents internationally acclaimed artists like the Latham family of wildlife artists, wildlife painter Scott Storch, Western landscapist Gene Speck and the Teton scenes of Jackson’s own Dave McNally. Vertical Peaks spotlights contemporary Western art as expressed in bronze, oil paintings and sculptures. Featured works include the wood carvings of Lona Hymas-Smith, the bronzes of Reg Parsons, the sculptures and Western scenes of T.J. Feely and the landscapes of Randy Van Beck. Terry Kennedy first appeared on the Jackson art market as a jewelry salesman, wholesaling to many jewelry stores here and in other Western communities. Of all the places he had visited selling jewelry, he chose to set up shop in Jackson and opened Raindance Indian Arts at 105 E. Broadway, where it remains. In 1994, he launched a second store, Sundance Gallery, in the Broadway Shops, a business he ran for 12 years. In 1997, he opened the first edition of Raindance Gallery, a venture he closed after eight years in 2005. After many years in the jewelry and art business, Kennedy decided to spend winters near St. John’s River in Florida. He is an avid angler, and in Florida he sport and deep-sea fishes, as well as bone fishes with a fly rod. Ever the sportsman, he recently earned his private pilot’s license. This April, he returned rejuvenated to Jackson to find two of his Center Street properties vacated by Wilcox Gallery and Horizon Fine Art. Keen to fill the spaces for the summer, he revived Raindance Gallery and added the contemporary Vertical Peaks to the mix. The two galleries took the Kennedys only eight weeks to pull together – a feat made possible by their deep experience with the Jackson art and jewelry market.

–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– eople are constantly exposed to electromagnetic radiation from wired and wireless devices, including cell phones and computers. While some studies have shown the devices are safe, other researchers say they produce potentially harmful effects in humans, animals and plants. For those who prefer to be on the safe side, Roadrunner Apothecary offers a line of patented products to mitigate the potentially harmful effects of electromagnetic radiation. GiaWellness cell guard chips adhere to cell phones, personal digital assistants and Bluetooth technology, while the company’s universal guard chips can be stuck to laptop and desktop computers and other devices. Roadrunner began offering the products about a year ago, after store owner Babs Melka learned GiaWellness is the only line that’s scientifically validated. Thermal imaging is used in an in-store display to compare the head of a person who didn’t use the technology with a person who used it. The images show more stress-induced heat in the person who didn’t use the cell guard. “Basically, it neutralizes the impact on the human body, animals and plants,” Melka said. In addition to GiaWellness products, Roadrunner offers live blood analysis by naturopathic doctor Karie Jonak, of Idaho Falls, Idaho, who visits the store once a month. The analysis can provide insights into the health of the various components of blood, such as red and white blood cells, and whether unwanted organisms such as bacteria, viruses or parasites are present. “It’s being proactive in health,” Melka said. “Because a lot of this stuff we can see before symptoms really arise.” Another service offered at Roadrunner is prescription compounding, which Melka has been doing since opening her business in September 2003. One aspect of this service involves converting medications into easier-totake forms for adults, children and pets. . The largest component of Roadrunner’s business is bioidentical hormone replacement, which means the molecule of the prescribed hormone is identical to a human’s natural hormone. “So we use it, metabolize it and eliminate it as our own,” Melka said. Some synthetic hormones are bioidentical, Melka said. Other offerings at Roadrunner include personal consultations, detox products, pharmaceutical-grade supplements, Kagan water, skin care products, books, jewelry and shower filters that remove chlorine from water.

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The Silver Dollar Mercantile, located in The Wort Hotel, offers a distinct array of locally made items from 24 artists, authors and photographers.

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Steve Jansen, owner of So What LLC, offers content development, presentation training, concept development and audio-visual services for conferences and events.

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–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– t’s not in every gift shop in town that you’ll find products created by artisans from Jackson Hole and the region. The Silver Dollar Mercantile, located in the historic Wort Hotel, offers a distinct array of locally made items from 24 artists, authors and photographers. “It’s a good way not just to tell people to buy locally but to support local businesses,” said Emily Feuz, retail supervisor. The gift shop opened in 2006. At first, Feuz found lines at national markets, but she decided last year to look for products closer to home. She scoured art fairs for some and found others by word of mouth. “I think it’s so important for us to support the people who are living here and contributing to our community and making it what it is,” she said. “In a way, it’s a representation of our town and who the people in our town are.” Customers can find handmade cutting boards, tiles, magnets or even a pillow, all from crafters in the region. Pick up a copy of Meet Me at The Wort, a chronicle of the hotel that tells the story of cowboys, gamblers, modern-day outlaws, movie stars and musicians who found a home in the Silver Dollar Bar. For foodies, there are local mustards, barbecue sauces, sweets and seasonings. “There’s some really, really talented people here who put a lot of care and time in their work,” Feuz said. “I think it’s something very unique about us.” What wasn’t made in Jackson is at least from the region. The Silver Dollar Mercantile carries a line of soy and shea candles manufactured in Colorado using solar and wind energy. Turquoise, coral and jade jewelry comes from Navajo reservations in New Mexico and Arizona. One of the best sellers is a line of one-of-a-kind ceramic water pitchers, which appear in every guest room at the hotel. The pitchers made their debut in the rooms in January as a replacement for bottled water. The Silver Dollar Mercantile began to offer the pitchers and has been unable to keep them in stock. Shoppers can pretty much bet their purchases will be an authentic representation of Jackson Hole, not something manufactured in New York as a Teton keepsake. “People can come here and get stuff they could only get in Jackson instead of stuff they might see all over,” Feuz said.

–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– hile in a Seattle-based business program, Steve Jansen suffered through more than his share of dull and dreary presentations. He even started reworking the slides of some of the professors, he said. “And they were thankful.” Jansen was so good at improving those presentations that he developed it into his new business, So What LLC. Jansen offers not only content development, slide creation and presentation training but also concept development and audio-visual services for conferences and events. “I created So What to empower entrepreneurs with the tools necessary to present their extraordinary ideas,” Jansen said. “Together we create memorable communication visuals that allow a story to be clearly seen by partners, clients, investors and donors.” Jansen works with nonprofit, private and government organizations. A 16-year valley resident with local nonprofit and for-profit communications experience, Jansen realized the power of a clear message and compelling presentation while earning his MBA in sustainable business from Bainbridge Graduate Institute. Jansen said the average PowerPoint slide has 40 words on it and presenters often read word for word, from a slide. Slides Jansen creates have about four words. “There is some simple science showing if we hear something, we remember 10 percent of it 72 hours later,” he said. “If we hear something and see something, that visually backs it up. We remember 65 percent of it 72 hours later.” Jansen also helps clients learn to keep the focus on themselves rather than the presentation. “The focus should be on the presenter, not the presentation,” he said. While Jansen is capable of doing everything from concept development to slide creation, presentation training and support services, he creates a custom package for every client. “I’m not expecting every business to need everything,” he said. Jansen welcomes clients with existing presentations and clients who are comfortable with their presentations but perhaps not with giving them. “Businesses should be focusing their time elsewhere, say running the business,” Jansen said. “I’m around to bring on to do these things quickly and professionally.” At www.sowhatllc.com Jansen maintains a blog with free presentation tips.

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Like Subway’s famous low-fat sandwich varieties, its new breakfast menu also offers low-fat options. An egg-white muffin melt has only 4 grams of fat and less than 200 calories. If you need something a little heartier, grab a full foot-long breakfast sandwich.

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–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– ackson Hole residents have been enjoying the convenience of the Subway in Kmart plaza for the last 20 years, but customers may not know there is another location in Alpine. At 46 Iron Horse Lane just south of the highway junction, there is a relatively new Subway where people can get the chain’s famous $5 foot-longs. Owner Rick Johnson said people heading to the Palisades Reservoir should stop by and get a sandwich for an afternoon of boating. But even before lunch, people should also consider Subway now in both locations for a quick breakfast. It would be hard to find a better bargain than the $2.50 breakfast deal of a muffin melt served along with a hot cup of Seattle’s Best Coffee. “People should come by and pick up breakfast, and while they are there, get their lunch, too,” Johnson said. Like Subway’s famous low-fat sandwich varieties, its new breakfast menu also offers low-fat options. An eggwhite muffin melt has only 4 grams of fat and less than 200 calories. If you need something a little heartier, grab a full foot-long breakfast sandwich with eggs and your choice of meat and toppings. A Western version boasts peppers and onions or try a straight-up egg, bacon and cheese. The Jackson and Alpine Subways open at 7 a.m. every weekday and at 8 or 9 a.m. on Saturdays and Sundays. The early hours make it easy for residents and visitors heading out on a daylong adventure to grab something to go for breakfast, lunch or both. Both Subway locations offer many $5 foot-long sandwiches as well as monthly specials such as the Orchard Chicken Salad through July. There are more than 21 sandwiches to choose from and so many fresh toppings that you’d be hard-pressed to order the same sandwich more than once. The store in Jackson is open until 10 p.m. every day; in Alpine, Subway stays open until 9 p.m. “We offer a great value to help everybody this summer in the morning, noon or at night,” Johnson said. Although the breakfast menu is new, Johnson said business is picking up fast. “Everybody seems to like it,” he said. “We are getting busier and busier every week now that people know we have them.”

– Allison Arthur

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––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– ohn Mickus started Shades of Jackson Hole Optical Shop more than 20 years ago. The shop is still going strong, but he recently decided the name was worn out. So Shades is now called Sunglass Pro of Jackson Hole. “I just didn’t think the name was explicative enough of what we did,” Mickus said of Shades. “We are sunglass experts, with one of the biggest selections and more lines of any place in the region.” Shades became Sunglass Pro earlier this month. In early May, it also moved to the Town Square above Jackson Bootlegger. “We’ve moved six times in six years trying to get back to a location around here,” Mickus said. Mickus started Shades in 1989 in a space near the downtown post office. He actually rented the space – for $200 a month – before he knew what kind of store he’d put in it. Immediately after deciding to rent the space, Mickus went to the post office, where a rare letter from his father, Karl, was waiting. The letter included an article from a recent issue of Forbes proclaiming sunglasses as a “hot item of the ’90s.” It just so happened that Mickus’ roommate was an optician. With the idea from his father; a loan from Bonnie Budge; and much spiritual and personal support from Don Brunk, the pastor of a small church at the time and a former oilman and legislator, Mickus opened the valley’s first one-hour optical shop. From this beginning, Mickus has always believed customer service to be just as

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Shades of Jackson Hole Optical Shop opened more than 20 years ago. Recently, the name changed to Sunglass Pro of Jackson Hole.

important as price and selection. “I love hearing customers say they’ve never had the kind of service we give them,” Mickus said. “Or tell us that they didn’t know this kind of service existed on the planet.” Mickus said he gets someone raving about the customer service at least once a day. What makes the customer service at Sunglass Pro of Jackson Hole so special? There’s the selection – more than 1,200 frames from 30 companies covering a wide price range. Sunglass Pro is one of the few optical shops in the region authorized to sell prescription frames by Oakley, Maui Jim and Smith, among others. “Not only do we have the best selection in the state, but we are all trained in fitting and know how to help you pick a style that enhances your looks,” Mickus said. Open 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. seven days a week, Sunglass Pro can fill new prescriptions as well as refill prescriptions. Employees can cut some lenses on site; others are sent out. “We really care about sunglasses,” Mickus said. “I want people to love their glasses.”

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Susan Eriksen-Meier Susan Eriksen-Meier LLC Susan Eriksen-Meier, owner P.O. Box 7936 2003 Hidden Ranch 690-7781 susan@susaneriksen–meier.com www.susaneriksen-meier.com ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– usan Eriksen-Meier likes to solve problems creatively and help people. It’s what she has done for 20 years here and what she continues to do for small businesses and nonprofits through her new consulting company, Susan Eriksen-Meier LLC. Eriksen-Meier ensures each project will be handled with professionalism and expertise in the most cost-effective way possible. She offers grant writing, strategic planning, board development, project management and trainings and workshops. Since setting out on her own in January, Eriksen-Meier just crossed the $500,000 mark of funds secured for clients. She has signed on 14 local agencies and achieved an 89 percent success rate for dollars sought. Many people think hiring a consultant is like hailing a cab, she said: The meter starts running immediately. Not so with Eriksen-Meier: Her first meeting with a new client is free. After hearing a client’s needs, she may recommend an alternative route through a referral. Oftentimes, people want to seek new sources of funding, but more money may not be the best way to achieve their goals. For instance, one client approached Eriksen-Meier for help securing a grant to fund a new advisory arm of her firm. Eriksen-Meier considered all aspects of the client’s professional and personal budget, and found a college scholarship for her child that would help free up money for the firm. Then, she explored restructuring the new arm as a nonprofit, a move that came with external support services. Both solutions ensured the client’s long-term success and self-sufficiency.

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Eriksen-Meier tailors her services to each client. She takes a personalized, localized approach. “Let’s face it: it’s all about relationships,” she said. To each project, she brings her experience as executive director of the Community Children’s Project, development director for the Art Association, grant writer for Teton County government and senior program officer for the Community Foundation of Jackson Hole. Eriksen-Meier understands the circumstances her clients confront. She knows how to lead nonprofit boards out of ruts and how to deal with staff turnover. She keeps up with the ever-changing grant landscape so her clients don’t have to. To spark dialogue, Eriksen-Meier started a blog, Raising Funds, which is linked to her Web site and offers tips and resources on fundraising. January through May marks the high season for grant seeking, so Eriksen-Meier is offering a discount to those who contract with her before the holidays. – Katy Niner

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––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– ayloe Piggott thrives on spaces and the visual conversations they inspire. She responds to the way a space shifts in tone when a new piece of art is introduced and recognizes that everything else within that space must adjust accordingly. For years, Piggott has received invitations from collectors to come into their homes to assess their collections, visits that grew into discussions of the interiors slated to surround the artwork. When asked, she would offer advice on furnishings that would complement the art. Such was the evolution of Piggott’s art advisory to include interior design. “I can walk into a space and read it,” Piggott said. “And help open it up to allow for the art to come through.” “I adore what spaces offer back, and that goes hand in hand with art,” she said. This trajectory traces back to one of her first jobs helping architect Mark Brown select his interiors. It’s a natural extension of the aesthetic she has cultivated at her gallery, an aesthetic reflected in its new name, Tayloe Piggott Gallery. For many contemporary galleries, the owner’s eye defines the artwork represented. As a reflection of this, top contemporary galleries take their names from their owners. Tayloe Piggott Gallery fits the personalized approach of its namesake. The new name also suits the gallery’s recent expansion into the international art market through participation in contemporary art fairs. Art fairs have exposed Piggott to artists and ideas that she has then brought back to her gallery and clients. “I stand behind everything we do as a

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Tayloe Piggott thrives on spaces and the visual conversations they inspire. Her gallery recently expanded into the international art market through participation in contemporary art fairs. Art fairs have exposed Piggott to artists and ideas that she has then brought back to her gallery and clients.

business,” Piggott said. Whether curating her art fair booth, hanging a new show in the gallery or refurbishing a home, Piggott intimately connects with the spaces she creates, and she builds relationships with her clients. “I feel really close to what I am doing,” she said. Piggott approaches each space differently, finding the individuality. One client’s journey epitomizes the layers of Piggott’s business. The client had fallen in love with a sculpture by Christopher Romer but felt baffled by how to incorporate it into her home. Piggott offered to stage a room, which grew into an expansive remodeling of the entire house to welcome a new art collection. The capstone of the two-and-ahalf-year project was Piggott’s discovery of a painting at an art fair, a piece that fit into a bedroom alcove Piggott had designed with only an aesthetic in mind. She found the perfect piece. – Katy Niner

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––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– early everyone has memories from a photo booth. Perhaps some still have the black and white or faded colored strip the machine spat out. Funny faces and startled, unprepared looks capture the memories of the day. Taylor Glenn, a wedding and event photographer, brings back the spontaneity of photo booths with his Fotobox. New to Taylor Glenn Photography last fall, the box takes away the pressure of posing in front of another person and creates unique photos by forcing those in front to act and pose quickly. It gives guests at events a chance to bring their personality to posed pictures and gives variety to go with the pictures Glenn shoots. Unlike the photo booths from stores, Glenn’s offers multiple printing options, from the classic strips to customized prints with text. No matter what, the images pop out right then and there, while saving the digital files for the clients, Glenn said. Glenn rents out the Fotobox separately or brings it when he is photographing weddings or other events. The concept of the Fotobox isn’t new. Glenn saw it in other areas, but he noticed there wasn’t a machine available for rent in Jackson. The box creates a kind of photo he can’t by directing people – the kind of candid or posed picture people take themselves when with their friends. While Glenn got the Fotobox at the end of wedding season, those who had a chance to use it took to it right away. “It’s the hit of the party,” Glenn said. “Once people figure out it’s there, you

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can’t pull anyone away from it.” Glenn, a Jackson resident for about seven years, has owned his wedding photography business about five years. His family owned a retail store, which catered to weddings and events and even featured some event planning. Glenn always loved the wedding industry. When he started to take an interest in photography, blending his new interest with the old was a perfect marriage. He already had an insider view of the wedding industry. Glenn describes his photographic style as a blend of documentary fashion and fine art. He strives to create modern, elegant and classically refined images. Glenn’s goal is to tell a story about his clients with the images. He uses digital and film cameras depending on the look he is trying to capture for the event. Glenn’s biggest source of inspiration has always been in collaboration. He has always been open to clients’ ideas and doing something different. The Fotobox is his newest tool for collaboration. The box can capture the uninhibited side of partygoers ready to mug for the camera in the same style they used to when they saw a photo booth at the mall.

– Kelsey Dayton

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There are plenty of sports stores in Jackson, but none that rent gear such as avalanche airbags and rooftop tents. Redeem Sumicad and Tucker Offutt are filling that void.

Teton Adventure Gear Redeem Sumicad and Tucker Offutt, owners 220 E. Broadway 888-756-1118 www.tetonadventuregear.com ––––––––––––--------------------------------------------------––––––––––––––––– here are plenty of sports stores in Jackson, but none with a focus on renting gear such as the SPOT2 personal locator and rooftop tents. Redeem Sumicad and Tucker Offutt, the co-owners of Teton Adventure Gear, are working to fill that void. The recently opened Teton Adventure Gear rents out everything from binoculars and spotting scopes to the latest avalanche gear and Autohome rooftop tents. “This will allow people who are price conscious to be safe and enjoy the outdoors,” Sumicad said. For visitors, the two offer a host of practical items that travelers might have forgotten or are unable to travel with, such as bear spray or bear flares, which are not allowed on flights. Binoculars and spotting scopes, as well as first-aid kits and canned oxygen, also are being offered to fill that gap for valley visitors. For outdoor enthusiasts, Teton Adventure Gear offers some of the latest technology. Recently, it began offering Snowpulse avalanche packs and vests, two versions of avalanche air bags. “We’re going to bring in the latest technology so that people can see it and touch it,” Sumicad said. “You can see how it works and, if you decide you like it, ultimately, you’ll be able to buy it.” The store also offers gear that appeals to both the local and the visitor. Rooftop tents, Yakima sky boxes and ARB gear, such as refrigerators and freezers, ARB bull bars, suspension kits, roof racks and, soon, solar panels that can be used to charge a car battery, refrigerator or freezer. Although the Jackson landscape has its fair share of sports stores, Sumicad and Offutt are not trying to encroach upon anyone’s territory. “We’re not trying to be Skinny Skis or Hoback or anyone else,” Sumicad said. “We’re not really trying to do what is already offered. We rent complementary products.” In addition to trying to keep tourists and full-time residents safe and equipped with the best gear, Sumicad said, the new store adds another “R” to the oft-cited mantra of reduce, reuse and recycle: rent. “Reusing durable, quality equipment reduces our demand on resources,” he said. “If you’re only going to use something a few times, or want to make sure it is right for you, why not just rent it?”

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The team at Trauner Designs includes owner Terry Trauner, assistant Sarah Sabene and designers Heather Ackley and Kristin Frappart.

Teton Animal Hospital Steve Carter, owner 2950 W. Big Trail Road 733-4279

3490 Clubhouse Drive, Suite 101, Wilson 733-0902

––––––––––––------------------------------------------------––––––––––––––––– n taking over the Jackson Hole Veterinary Clinic, Dr. Steve Carter is bringing with him new staff and new equipment to offer Jackson pet owners the full gamut of animal care. Carter took over the clinic June 1, renaming it the Teton Animal Hospital. In doing so, he is pursuing two goals: to ensure a smooth transition for previous patients of the clinic and to augment what had previously been offered. “We’re providing the complete package for animals big and small,” Carter said. That complete package consists of staff members who bring with them decades of experience and new equipment that will allow veterinarians to perform a plethora of medical procedures, including tibial plateau leveling osteotomy. The hospital staff also is trained to perform IRAP and ACP, two types of advanced joint therapy used to treat arthritis and injuries that involve tendons and ligaments; shockwave and ultrasound therapies; and a full complement of intensive-care services. As of Aug. 1, the hospital also will have a board-certified equine internist on its staff. Dr. Sonya Wilsterman will head up the hospital equine and large animal internal medical services. Other staff members slated to join the hospital in the next several months include a mixed animal practitioner with more than two decades of experience and two practitioners from Carter’s hospital in Star Valley. “We have a tremendous amount of experience on our staff,” Carter said. “We offer exceptional care for exceptional pets.” Carter said he and his staff have full access to the medical records of previous clients and plan to digitize all of them for easier access. “We want everyone who was coming here before to feel comfortable and know that this will be a smooth transition,” Carter said. In addition to its core complement of medical procedures, the hospital offers ancillary services such as boarding and grooming. Teton Animal Hospital, which is an affiliate of both the American Animal Hospital Association and the American Boarding Kennel Association, offers aroundthe-clock emergency services, as well as expanded hours on Saturday, staying open from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. From Monday through Friday, the hospital is open from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.

– Kevin Huelsmann

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– Kevin Huelsmann

––––––––––––------------------------------------------------––––––––––––––––– very so often, a great business must evolve. That is what Trauner Designs Inc. has learned since co-founder Cheryl Gallinger retired last year following a 13-year partnership with Terry Trauner. Trauner has assumed ownership of what was formerly Gallinger Trauner Designs, an interior design business that works with both commercial and residential clients. Historically focused on high-end residential and commercial interiors, Trauner Designs Inc. will continue to serve those markets. “The biggest change for our firm is the advancement of one of our designers and the hiring of another,” Trauner said. Designers Kristin Frappart and Heather Ackley have given Trauner Designs the ability to offer their clients versatility as well as a broad spectrum of computer skills such as AutoCAD, Photoshop and detailed renderings. Frappart has been with the company for two years and Ackley for two months, with a combined interior design experience of more than 15 years. Trauner Designs has its fingerprints all over Wyoming with projects including Jenny Lake Lodge, Colter Bay Lodge and Jackson Lake Lodge. The business is also the official interior designer for the tent at the Grand Teton Music Festival’s Wine Auction set for June 26 at Shooting Star. Trauner is also working toward more sustainable designs. One example is Trauner’s involvement with Davey Jackson Elementary School, which has its Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design gold certification. The company is also broadening its residential market and serving clients with lower budgets. “In difficult economic conditions, we know quality and value is more important than ever.” Trauner said. “Great design is no good if the product cannot be delivered as specified, on time and on budget. ” Trauner Designs will remain committed to strong business practices that helped make it a success. One of those practices is strong customer service. The company’s designers meet with clients, architects and builders to get the finished look the client is trying to capture. “One of the unique beauties of our business is having business and design under one roof,” Trauner said. “A client can pick up the phone and have their question answered by any one of our staff. Combined with our unique business model and talented designers, we hope to continue servicing the valley’s interior-design needs for years to come.”

– Brandon Zimmerman

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Tua Cucina

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––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– hether by choice or by doctors’ orders, people today are increasingly placing more importance on what foods they put in their bodies. Natural chef Christy Fox can help. Through her new business, Tua Cucina, a therapeutic chef service, Fox supports people in making healthy food choices and creating healthy habits. She designs meal plans, shops and prepares food in the homes of clients who want or need healthy meals. Some of the conditions Fox cooks for include allergy and immune support, blood sugar regulation and diabetes, digestive health, candida, heart health and cardiovascular disease, medical recoveries and weight management. Many but not all of Tua Cucina’s clients are referred by health care professionals, caregivers for people who are suffering health issues and previous clients. Fox can provide nutritional ways to support the body and immune system and therefore make treatment more effective. Tua Cucina means “your kitchen” in Italian, and the name represents the personal and individual attention Fox strives for with each client. All of the diets and meals are further personalized by accounting for each client’s individual likes and dislikes, food sensitivities and lifestyle choices. Just like her food, Fox’s services are tailored to the needs of each client, and support is offered in all areas of the kitchen, from identifying foods that hinder healing and increase inflammation to stocking a client’s pantry with healthy choices and meal ideas for home and eating out. With Fox, who has a genuine passion for food, healthy doesn’t mean boring. She prides herself on never taking something

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Brenda A. Smith, owner Store 1818: 1818 Powderhorn Mall, 970 W. Broadway, Suite E, Jackson Store 3579: 3465 N. Pines Way, Wilson Business phone: 733-9250 (Powderhorn Mall location), 733-7110 (Wilson location) store1818@theupsstore.com, store3579@theupsstore.com

––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– hen customers need something, whether it’s copying, printing, shipping or simple mail service, The UPS Store aims to give it to them. And when they wanted the services closer to their front door, owner Brenda Smith just had to oblige, recently reopening a new west bank branch. “People were asking for it,” she said “They asked us if we would come back, and we decided to do it.” The UPS Store previously had a space near The Aspens and Teton Pines on North Pines Way. After it closed and moved to Teton Village, the customers missed the convenient location. “They didn’t realize how much they missed me and how much they loved it until I was gone,” Smith said. “So I made it work for everyone.” And it is no wonder that people missed The UPS Store. The store not only offers convenience but also incredible customer service. “Here you are not just a person who walks in the door, you truly are taken care of,” Smith said. “We just value you as a customer, and we want you to come in.” Describing the operation as “kind of a big family,” Smith said the employees know all the box members and many regular customers. The store will stay open late, hold packages to keep items save and forward mail

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away without replacing it and on emphasizing the importance of having a treat now and then. “I am not just going to feed you raw broccoli,” she said. “I’m going to take you someplace fun and colorful.” Fox’s own food evolution led to her passion for cooking healing foods. She learned to love food as a student in France and expanded the appreciation through years of working in restaurants and cooking as a private chef. After facing health issues of her own, Fox went back to school and completed a natural chef culinary program, where she learned new ways to prepare nutritional foods in flavorful and artful ways. Fox said food is one of her greatest joys and she loves sharing it with others and supporting friends and clients as they find their own love of healthy food.

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Christy Fox, owner of Tua Cucina, a therapeutic chef service, designs meal plans, shops for ingredients and prepares food in the homes of clients who want or need healthy meals. Some of the conditions Fox cooks for include allergy and immune support, diabetes and candida. Tua Cucina means “your kitchen.”

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The employees at the UPS Store go out of their way to deliver great service. There are locations on the west bank and in Jackson.

on demand to anywhere in the world. In addition to being a packaging, shipping, mailbox and postal service center, The UPS Store offers document and printing services, including brochures, yearbooks, banners and posters. For further convenience, people can simply go online and send in an order as well as pay for it. Most services can be completed in less than 24 hours. Another convenient and often moneysaving service that The UPS Store offers in both locations is bag shipping for customers who are traveling. “We are better than the airlines,” Smith said. “Plus, we have tracking and insurance.” The stores sell unique greeting cards and contemporary packing materials. And they offer the ability to pack and ship everything from art to taxidermy and even cars. Smith said another thing customers can feel good about is supporting a business that gives back consistently to the area. “We do a lot for the community,” Smith said. – Allison Arthur

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Vom Fass of Jackson Hole Kim Weiss, owner 60 E. Broadway 734-1535 kim@vomfassjacksonohole.com

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Kelly Ravner, owner of Walkabout Healing Arts, practices the Bowen technique, a bodywork technique she said can help heal many problems in the body.

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––––––––––––------------------------------------------------––––––––––––––––– hen Kim Weiss was traveling through England, she stopped at a Vom Fass franchise and bought some oils and vinegars. An avid chef, she promptly used up all her products when she returned home. She tried to find replacements at her local grocery store but couldn’t. “I found that even the most expensive products couldn’t stand up to the quality, in my opinion, of these products,” Weiss said. She logged online and tried to buy products over the Internet. On the Vom Fass Web site, she noticed the company was looking for franchisors. “I thought, ‘Well, why not?’” Weiss said. She opened her Jackson Hole franchise two weeks ago, one of four in the United States. Fittingly, Vom Fass translates to “from the cask.” Franchise stores boast the nation’s widest cask-borne selection of the finest fruit vinegars and exquisite oils. Weiss said the concept is simple: look, taste and enjoy. “Our little motto sums it up,” she said. “The whole point of coming in to the store is to do a tasting. We can spend five minutes with a customer or we can spend an hour going over 12, 13, 14 different things.” Customers can purchase from a variety of glass bottles or containers to fill with simple olive oils or balsamic vinegars. Or they can choose to buy one of many more exotic oil or vinegar flavors or spices. Weiss said her 10 staff members are passionate about the products. They receive ongoing, in-depth training to ensure they are knowledgeable about offerings. In an instant, customers may find something new, like a simple salad dressing of pumpkin oil and apple vinegar. Or they can find the perfect salt to accompany an evening’s dinner, just from the staff’s recommendations. “I hired foodies,” Weiss said. “I make sure they are really familiar with what they’re selling.” Vom Fass of Jackson Hole also has a resident chef who will be offering one to two cooking classes a month on how to use the products. The chef also will be available at the store 10 hours a week, with an advertised schedule, so customers can pick his brain. Prices are reasonable, too, allowing any cook to bring restaurant quality into the home. Weiss is seeking a liquor license from the town of Jackson to allow her to sell a selection of wines, exclusive liqueurs and an incredible choice of spirits. That decision should be made this month.

––––––––––––------------------------------------------------––––––––––––––––– ou may not think of going to a bodywork specialist for your asthma issues, but maybe you should. Kelly Ravner, owner of Walkabout Healing Arts, practices a kind of bodywork called the Bowen technique that she said can help heal many problems in the body. “It did so much for me,” she said. “I was in pretty bad shape when I started, and it helped me in so many ways.” Ravner began her training in massage in 1993 and first studied the Bowen technique in 1997. Australian Tom Bowen founded the technique in the 1950s, but it was not available in the states until the 1990s, she said. Bowen bodywork is different from traditional massage. A Bowen treatment is an incredibly relaxing experience, and the pressure used is rather light. “It might seem like the therapist isn’t doing that much, but somehow the work sparks the body’s own ability to heal itself, and that is such a powerful force,” Ravner said. After a three-year hiatus from practicing bodywork, Ravner said she decided to come back and specialize in the Bowen technique “because I am able to create so much more change with Bowen than with any other bodywork I have practiced.” She is stimulating proprioceptors, which she described as receptors that give the brain feedback about the internal condition of the body. “I do something called a “PRI” [proprioceptive rolling impulse] move that gently stimulates the proprioceptors in a way that gets them to reset muscle tension levels,” she said. “This is a neurologically based structural integration technique. The muscles reset to more balanced tension levels to allow the body to be more functional.“ A typical treatment takes about an hour. The work is done through light, comfortable clothing, and an houlong treatment runs $60. Ravner also offers shorter treatments that cost $25 for about 20 minutes. Bowen treatments can help almost any condition: chronic pain, injuries, muscle tension, carpel tunnel – even asthma. Walkabout Healing Arts is open for business every day by appointment and is offering the first session free through June.

––––––––––––------------------------------------------------––––––––––––––––– ttorney Lauretta Welch has a passion for helping others. She opened her own practice last fall and primarily focuses on criminal defense and family law, which includes divorce, child custody and child support. She discovered her interest in family law during her time at Cumberland School of Law in Birmingham, Ala. “I really want to be able to help people in need, and to have the knowledge and ability to do that is empowering,” she said. Criminal defense is much like family law, she said. She’s working with people who need help and are going through difficult times. “Everyone is entitled to a defense,” she said. Welch also volunteers as an advocate for the Community Safety Network, is a member of Soroptimist International of Jackson and plans to hike up Snow King this summer to support the Jackson Hole Community Counseling Center’s Climb the King fundraiser. Welch fell in love with Jackson and her future husband, Frank Welch, in 2005, before they left so she could attend Cumberland. The two returned to the valley in May 2008 and married last summer at Spring Creek. Lauretta Welch comes from a family of self-starters, so it was only natural that she opened her own practice in September. She grew up in Georgia, where her father was a self-employed hog farmer. He’s since left farming and started his own recycling business. While Welch was attending Georgia Southern University, her parents helped her aunt with a furniture business. It had always been her goal to be self-employed also, she said. Starting her own practice has given her the opportunity to create something of her own. Her accomplishment didn’t come easy. “It’s definitely an undertaking to open your own business at 27,” she said. She’s grateful that other attorneys have been helpful, and her goal is to build her practice – and possibly hire an assistant this summer. She also plans to continue to be an active member of the community. Welch began volunteering with Community Safety Network about four months ago and has been a member of Soroptimist since last year. She served on a committee for the group’s recent Bras for a Cause event, which raised money to help fight breast cancer.

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––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– ore than 40 years ago, a tiny gallery near the Town Square opened featuring the artist Jim Wilcox. The gallery eventually moved to the Pink Garter Plaza and then north of town. When the gallery made the move north, there weren’t many galleries in Jackson, said Jim Wilcox. Location, particularly having a downtown presence, wasn’t that important. As Jackson’s art scene has grown, location as become more important, Wilcox said. And so Wilcox is back in town with Wilcox Gallery II, which just opened on Center Street. People can stop and shop more easily in the small area of the Town Square, Wilcox said. Having a presence on the square gives the Western arts gallery more visibility and hopefully will entice people to also visit the other location at 1975 N. Highway 89 . The new spot is bigger, allowing for more inventory. Both places will have a sampling of all the art Wilcox galleries carry. Wilcox features about 40 Western artists such as Tom Browning, who is known for his cowboy art, and Dave Wade, who depicts wildlife. The Wilcox gallery has built a name for itself by carrying well-known and awardwinning Western artists who represent the region in all forms, from portraits to wildlife to cowboys or American Indians, Wilcox said. But it also has a selection of emerging artists. The gallery is selective in the pieces it carries and the artists it represents, Wilcox said. Nothing in either gallery is abstract or too modern, he said. But there are pieces perfect for a souvenir from a

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Wilcox Gallery II’s Center Street location makes it easy for people to stop in and peruse the artwork, including works by owner Jim Wilcox. The gallery represents well-known and emerging Western artists and sells artwork in a variety of size and price ranges.

trip to Jackson or for fully decorating a home, he said. The galleries offer a variety of size and price ranges, Wilcox said. It is a goal for the gallery to have something that fits everyone who is looking for a piece of Western art. The gallery also has a special trade-in policy for Wilcox pieces. A person can bring in any Wilcox piece and receive a trade in value for another Wilcox piece for the same price the original was purchased. Other artists represented in the gallery also often will consider a trade-in on their pieces, Wilcox said. One advantage to patronizing either of the Wilcox galleries is the insight the staff has to buying and making art. The gallery sees both sides and aims to take care of the artists and the clients, Wilcox said. Repeat business is important for the gallery. “We bring clients into our lives and make them part of the family,” he said. – Kelsey Dayton

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Terri Sellers and Barb Hodges of WildHorse Realty represent buyers and sellers throughout western Wyoming. They have a new focus on Jackson.

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––––––––––––------------------------------------------------––––––––––––––––– ith a new focus on Jackson, WildHorse Realty is looking to expand upon its already far-reaching network of Realtors. The company, located in Sublette County, is a real estate office representing buyers and sellers throughout western Wyoming, including Jackson, Bondurant, Hoback and Green River Ranches, Daniel, Pinedale, Big Piney, Marbleton, LaBarge, South Pass and Rock Springs. That broad knowledge base allows WildHorse to provide clients a comprehensive prospective on real estate. “The fact that we are able to assist people throughout western Wyoming is what sets us apart from the rest,” said Terri Sellers, Realtor and sales associate at WildHorse. “We are mobile and can assist clients who are interested in what the real estate market is doing in, around and outside of the Teton County market.” The company, founded in 2004, prides itself on being the “freshest” real estate agency representing the western reaches of the state. “Knowledgeable and service-orientated, you will find our agents to be professional, resourceful and motivated and able to assist you with all of your real estate needs,” Sellers said. The company is a member of the National Association of Realtors and the Teton Board of Realtors, as well as www.realtor.com and www.tetonliving.com, which allows WildHorse agents to represent clients in any real estate transaction. In addition to handling residential and commercial transactions, Sellers and WildHorse owner Barb Hodges also can take on transactions that involve farmland, ranches, building sites and raw land, as well as offer services such as property management and vacation, longterm and short-term rentals. That broad base of services reflects the wide array of experience of both Hodges and Sellers. Hodges, who has a master’s degree in counseling, previously worked as a counselor at Western Wyoming College. She also worked with Baroid Industrial Drilling Products, where she was the only female “mud engineer” west of the Mississippi. She sold heating stoves for 22 years and operated a retail greenhouse for another 10 years. It was when she moved to Pinedale that she took up real estate on a full-time basis. Sellers is a fourth-generation Wyoming native and an avid outdoor enthusiast. That long history in the state has instilled in her a love for the state’s mountains and a deep respect for her Western heritage, she said.

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Wildlife Expeditions Wildlife Expeditions of Teton Science Schools Kevin Taylor, program director 733-2623 www.wildlifeexpeditions.org ––––––––––––------------------------------------------------––––––––––––––––– ne of Kevin Taylor’s favorite moments as a Wildlife Expeditions guide involves an 82-yearold man from Poland, Ore., who longed to see wolves. During a winter trip to Yellowstone National Park, he finally got his wish. “Here we are in the middle of Lamar Valley at a pullout, watching wolves feed on a carcass 300 yards away,” Taylor said. “It was 20 below. He had a tear in his eye as he was watching, and I don’t think it was because of the cold.” Stories like that aren’t unusual at Wildlife Expeditions, which offers guided animal-watching and bird-viewing tours of Yellowstone, Grand Teton National Park, the National Elk Refuge and surrounding national forests. Tours run year-round and range from four-hour sunset and sunrise tours of Grand Teton National Park to daylong and multiday Yellowstone excursions. As part of Teton Science Schools, Wildlife Expeditions strives to teach people about the birds and animals of the region, not just show them. Why do elk bugle? How come bison lounge in the sun but moose hang out under trees? The biologist guides have the answers. “We really pride ourselves on being guides, educators and naturalists,” Taylor said. Customers’ ability to pick an expert’s brain is one advantage a guided excursion has over a do-it-yourself tour. A naive visitor might be in search of jackalopes; a more knowledgeable one might want details about elk migration patterns. Both can enjoy the Wildlife Expeditions experience.” A guided tour also helps visitors optimize their time. Wildlife Expeditions employees work five days a week in the parks and forests and tend to spend their off days playing in them, so they know where the critters are and when. On the job, they stay in touch with one another by radio. If one sees a bear at Lupine Meadows, for example, he can alert a nearby Wildlife Expeditions group. “We stay extremely up-to-the-minute about where we’re seeing wildlife,” Taylor said. The Wildlife Expeditions fleet includes vans with 15 seats spaced for easy getting in and out, headrests, photo-friendly sliding glass windows, and safari-style roof hatches. And with someone else doing the driving, passengers can sit back and enjoy the scenery or even nap.

– Kevin Huelsmann

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Dr. Naomi Albertson gives a patient a knee exam.

Women’s Health Women’s Health Center and Family Care Clinic 555 E. Broadway, Suite 108 734-1313

––––––––––––------------------------------------------------––––––––––––––––– ith a new name and an additional practitioner, the Women’s Health Center and Family Care Clinic of Jackson is looking to serve more than just women. In the past several years, the center has gradually expanded the types of services it offers, transforming from a practice primarily focused on caring for women into a full-fledged, one-stop shop for family care. “We initially started as basically ob/gyn, then, five years ago, we expanded into doing more family care,” said Dr. Laura Vignaroli, a Jackson native who received her medical training at Creighton University and the Fort Collins Center for Family Care. “Now we’re doing even more family care and have added sports medicine.” The clinic’s physicians still handle gynecology, obstetrics, prenatal care and the like. But now they also offer acute care and sick visits, newborn and child care, immunizations for all ages, injury assessments, performance testing and preventive cardiology consultations, among other procedures and tests. Basically, they now offer care for the entire family. “Family practitioners provide care from birth to death,” Vignaroli said. “It’s our ideal goal to take care of the entire family.” For physicians, the broad array of care needed from members of a family requires an equally broad set of skills and offers variety. For patients, it can translate into more in-depth care for every member of the family at one office. The addition of sports medicine comes by way of Albertson, who joined the practice in January 2009. Albertson came to Jackson with a wealth of experience working with top-notch athletes. Between medical training at Stanford and starting her own private practice, Albertson has spent time working with a professional cycling team, the San Jose Sharks hockey team and the Stanford football squad, as well as spending time at Squaw Valley helping injured skiers and snowboarders. Hiring Albertson has allowed the clinic to treat a whole new area of sports injuries. Although focused on nonsurgical injuries, Albertson also does initial triage for “people just coming down from the mountain.” She also offers nutritional advice and guidance on how to train properly, as well as lactic acid and performance testing – two services that can help athletes better hone their training routines.

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