Vol. 6, Issue 09, September 2015
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Wheelchairs 4 Kids Goes Water Skiing..............3 Calendar & News Briefs......4-5 Tampa Rejuvenation...........8-9 Land O’ Lakes Optical....10-11 Primrose Schools.................12 Tampa Bay Making A Difference Award Winner.................18-19 Pure Health Studios.......22-23 My DPCdoc Family Medicine.....................26-27 Ideal Massage BOGO.....28-29
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Wheelchairs 4 Kids Goes Water Skiing!
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Tarpon Springs based charity Wheelchairs 4 Kids proves that children in wheelchairs can accomplish amazing things! The organization took many of their kids water skiing at U Can Ski 2 in Winterhaven. The kids had the time of their lives and more than one parent shed a tear watching their child do something they never dreamed possible. U Can Ski 2 is a nonprofit located in Winter Haven that takes people with disabilities water skiing with adaptive equipment. It is run out of the home of World Champion Disabled Water skier, Ann O’Brine-
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Satterfield. “This was the most amazing day,” stated Wheelchairs 4 Kids Executive Director Madeline Robinson, “I was a little nervous planning this event, but once I saw the safety precautions in place and the massive smiles on our kids’ faces I knew we had made the right decision! We will definitely be back next year.” Eight-year-old Brian loved skiing and was able to ski unaided on his first run! In his words, “It was spectacular!” Roby’s mom, Robyn had tears in her eyes when she saw the guides let go and he was skiing by himself.
Wheelchairs 4 Kids is a nonprofit dedicated to improving the lives of children with physical disabilities. They also recently took 30 children to the WWE RAW event at Amalie Arena courtesy of the Tampa Bay Lightning Foundation and Delaware North Catering. In addition to providing fun activities for children with disabilities, Wheelchairs 4 Kids raises funds to provide – you guessed it – wheelchairs for kids! For more information, please visit their website at www.Wheelchairs4Kids.org or call 727-946-0963.
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Community Calendar & News Briefs Grand Opening of Land O’ Lakes Optical Features Great Savings! Thurs., Sept. 17, 12–8 PM–– Land O’ Lakes Optical, located at 19455 Shumard Oak Dr. in Land O’ Lakes at Oakstead Commons invites you to its Grand Opening celebration featuring refreshments, door prizes (sunglasses and optical lenses), treats for children, and savings for the whole family with 40% off all frames. “How to Lose 9 to 21 Lbs in 6 Weeks”––Free Seminar by Samantha Taylor at Pure Health & Fitness Studios Fri., Sept. 18, 6 PM in Wesley Chapel Sat., Sept. 19, 12:30 PM in Land O’ Lakes Enjoy delicious healthy desserts & gourmet coffee. Reserve your seat at PureHealthStudios.com. (Read more about Pure Health & Fitness Studios on pg. 22). Food and Wine Festival Sat., Sept. 19, 3–7 PM––Taste your way to happiness at the FIRST
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EVER Food and Wine Festival in the Trinity Commons plaza located at 7813 Mitchell Blvd, in New Port Richey, Florida. This event will be indoors and outdoors with the checkin desk at the Trinity Meeting Center and music at Fiddler’s Green Irish Restaurant. This delectable festival is a benefit for the Wheelchairs 4 Kids organization. (See pg. 3 to read more about Wheelchairs 4 Kids.) “This is a first ever event for this area,” says Diana Jerome, one of the hosts for the festival. “We are happy to be a part of it and help support Wheelchairs for Kids.” Tickets are $10 per person or $15 per couple. You will enjoy live music, food and wine pairing samples, shopping with local businesses and a really, fun time for the whole family! Tickets can be purchased on the day of the event. For more information or to become a vendor, please call Diana Jerome at (727) 645-2078 / email: djerome64@gmail.com, or Joanne Krapf at (727) 375-9700 / Events@TrinityMeetingCenter.com.
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BOW WOW Bingo at Land O’ Lakes Winery
GFWC District 8 Chair Edwina R. Kraemer, CCI puppy in training, Dickens, Member Karen Sue Mollis Thurs., Sept. 24, 1–3:30 PM–– GFWC Lutz-Land O’Lakes Woman’s Club is sponsoring a FUN-raiser Bow Wow Bingo event at the new local winery in Land O’Lakes to benefit its goal of purchasing a puppy to be enrolled in the Canine Companions for Independence (CCI) for training as an
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assistance / companion helpmate. Donation is $10. Bow Wow Bingo will feature fun bingo, prizes and opportunity baskets. Light refreshments are included; wine and beverages will be available for purchase. Land O’Lakes Winery is located at 3901 Land O’ Lakes Blvd. (US 41) in Land O’Lakes. This fun event is open to the public. Bring friends and enjoy a laughter filled afternoon while supporting a most worthwhile cause. You may call 813-240-9321 for details. To make online donations and for more information on the big CCI DogFest event at USF in November, please log on to www.cci.org/dogfesttampa.org. Dancing With Our Stars 2015 Sat., Oct 17––The Central Pasco Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce Dancing With Our Stars 2015! The chamber is seeking volunteer stars and sponsors for this fabulous and fun event designed for the entire community. In its fourth year, the event showcases the talent and community spirit of business “stars”, teamed with local dance instructors to put on a performance Saturday October 17th, 2015. The event brings attention to local businesses throughout
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the Tampa Bay area, and, through the online auction, from around the United States. Hundreds have enjoyed unique and amazing performances. The community, chamber members, and volunteers all benefit from this great event! Our Stars and their Sponsors have the opportunity to promote their business, the Professionals have the opportunity to bring attention to their studios, the visitors to the auction and guests vote and enjoy a great show; all while having fun and bringing the community together! You may not be able to bust a move like David Gainer, Brad Savage & Hurley Tarver (Digital Brainz) our 2014 winners or skate like gold medalist Meryl Davis, the 2013 TV Dancing with the Stars winner, but you could dance like her! If so, we have a few spots remaining and are looking for you! We need volunteers to help behind the scenes and for “stars” that will be trained by dance professionals to perform a short routine. This is a great way to bring attention and exposure to your business and services. Our Overall Star winner will be based on monetary votes; the star that raises the most money to benefit the chamber and its programs wins. A portion of the proceeds also
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benefits the Arts in our community. There are several other awards as well including the popular People’s Choice. Network with new people, get in shape, and benefit your business and community! Sponsorships for this event are limited and go quickly! There are many ways to promote your business: sponsoring, supporting a “STAR,” advertising, or donating an auction item. If you are interested in highlighting your business with this premier event please contact the chamber office. Dancing With Our Stars information and forms are available on the chamber website, www.CentralPascoChamber.com. Please join us in helping make this event a success! We look forward to seeing you October 17th! The Central Pasco Chamber of Commerce is a not for profit organization whose dedicated business and community partners work toward improving the economy and quality of life in the Central Pasco / Northern Hillsborough area so that its citizens and all areas of its business community shall prosper. For more information, contact the Central Pasco Chamber office at 813-909-2722 or via e-mail at tina@CentralPascoChamber.com.
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Tampa Rejuvenation - “Your Health Our Passion” By Matthew Selby Let’s face it, getting older has this awful little side effect of aging your body. As hormones deplete, our skin begins to sag and wrinkle, our sex drive declines, we gain unexplained weight, we have sleep issues, and our drive for life lessens. We cannot control time as it passes each day, but with advancements in technology and medical research, we now can slow down the negative effects of the aging process in a safe and very effective way. Tampa Rejuvenation, with its closest of 4 clinics located at 13648 West Hillsborough Ave. in Tampa, separates themselves with their integrative approach to medicine. The physicians at Tampa Rejuvenation let their work and happy customer testimonials speak for themselves. Patient Nancy H. writes, “Tampa Rejuvenation helped me lose a very needed 30 pounds! My primary doctor was very impressed that I am now much healthier and no longer a diabetic risk. The HCG diet is healthy, safe and fast. The staff is great! They are all knowledgeable, courteous and helpful (the Doctor, the Nutritionist,
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medical assistants, counselors, office administrators). They monitor everything from beginning to end and will help at any time. I have also now learned how to eat healthier. Between this and the diet, I will be keeping the weight off. I feel so much better, healthier and confident. It was one of the best things I've done!” The staff at Tampa Rejuvenation is detail-oriented and patient-specific in their treatment – it’s not cookie cutter medicine. The science is out there; the treatment is available; but finding the right physicians for you can make all the difference in the world. The physicians at Tampa Rejuvenation are unique – they left the modern tunnel-vision style of medicine behind. They understand that many times conventional medicine is designed by “BIG-PHARMA“ to relieve symptoms and sometimes only masks those symptoms to make them bearable. I don’t know about you, but I sure don’t want to settle for just bearable symptoms of anything. At Tampa Rejuvenation the physicians honed in their skills with only one goal in mind – to fix the problem, not hide it. While interview-
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ing the founder of Tampa Rejuvenation, Brett Markowitz, the simple premise of going to sleep each night and feeling good about what his team was doing is clearly at the forefront of his business goals and morals. He and his staff are passionate about their patients and seeing improve(L to R) Natasha Williams, ARNP , Kent Beams M.D ments in their Johanna deVryer MD, Caroline Lomboy, D.O health. It’s clearly something they The physicians at Tampa Rejuverefuse to waiver from. nation focus more on quality than Since each patient is different, quantity; they want a patient commitwith their expertise in this field of inted to their health; not a patient that is tegrative medicine of anti-aging, the just interested in taking a magic pill and physicians not only focus on the lab has unrealistic expectations – that’s a work, but they listen to symptoms and fantasy. The reality is it has to be a focus on their goals when designing a complete change in lifestyle. That’s customized treatment plan using bio why the physicians at Tampa Rejuvenaidentical hormones and treating tion devised their year-long 4-D weight issues. Longevity Plan (D-Diet “Lose up to
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The physicians at Tampa Rejuvenation not only focus on the lab work, but they listen to symptoms and focus on their goals when designing a customized treatment plan using bio identical hormones and treating weight issues. 20lbs in 30days”, D-Daily Hormones “Focus on speeding up the metabolism and slowing the aging process”, DDetox “Rid toxins from the body, and find out what foods are not right for you”, D-DNA Test “Designed to find what diet is best for your body long term based upon your DNA”). If you've tried at least three times to lose weight and struggle to keep it off, only to find yourself right back to where you started, or if you're one of those people who exercise regularly only to find the same scale reading day in and day out, you are a perfect can-
didate for Tampa Rejuvenation and their 4-D Longevity Plan. Tampa Rejuvenation has multiple physicians, each with their own unique personality and extensive education and experience. With a number of physicians to choose from, Tampa Rejuvenation will assign the perfect physician based on the patient’s needs. Johanna deVryer M.D. is one of the founders and has been around 8 years, leading the company’s successful growth because of the number of patients’ lives she has changed. She’s Board Certified in internal medicine
and has her fellowship in anti-aging. Dr. deVryer’s primary offices of care are the New Tampa and South Tampa locations. Kent Beams, M.D. is another talented doctor at Tampa Rejuvenation. He is Board Certified in AntiAging/Regenerative Medicine, as well as Venous and Lymphatic Medicine. He was also trained by “SottoPelle”, which is basically the “Rolls Royce” of pellet therapy. Dr. Beams brings along with him a wealth of information and experience in the gastro side (gut/ stomach) of medicine as well. He firmly believes health and healing all starts in the gut. Caroline Lomboy D.O., is another one of Tampa Rejuvenation’s amazing Physicians. She is a Diplomat of Osteopathic National Boards, is a Board Certified Medical Review Officer and Board Certified in Anti-Aging /Regenerative Medicine. Her holistic but medical sound approach, combined with her soft and genuine heart for each patient, makes her one of the best in the Tampa Bay Area.
Tampa Rejuvenation’s Newest Team Member Natasha Daza Williams is an Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner and is trained in Anti-Aging / Regenerative Medicine. She is passionate about each patient’s experience at each visit.
4-D Longevity Plan Tampa Rejuvenation Wellness Center’s physicians believe in what they call a “4D Longevity” plan. The 4 D’s consist of DIET, DAILY HORMONES, your unique DNA, and DETOX. If you follow this plan, you're going to be successful. It’s that easy. The Diet is specially designed for each patient individually based upon their DNA. The physicians run blood work on the patient to determine what kind of diet works best for their ge-
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netic makeup. It’s science at work for you, and it really is incredible. It takes the “fad” diets and the guessing out of the equation. You finally find out what foods you need to eat for your specific body. You can even find out what foods to completely stay away from due to allergies and sensitivities you may not even know you had. The daily hormone aspect of this plan is simple. You don’t need to take a bunch of pills, injections or topical medications anymore. Your hormone therapy is only once every 3-6 months (depending on whether you are male or female) via bio-identical hormone pellets inserted into the fat just below the skin. It’s virtually painless and takes only a few minutes.
What are the benefits of Hormone Therapy? Increase Lean Muscle Mass Decrease Body Fat Increase Sexual Function Reduce Wrinkles Decrease Cardiovascular Risk Restore Energy & Vitality Improve Well-Being & Mood Life causes stress and stress causes, well…..nothing good. No matter what your age, if you just don’t feel like yourself and are looking to run at your most optimal level, come in for a nocost evaluation. You may have felt bad for so long you forgot what optimal body function feels like, so don’t wait another day to feel rejuvenated. It’s completely life changing and it’s something you owe to yourself! Tampa Rejuvenation Wellness Center has 4 locations to better serve you. Their Oldsmar location is 13648 West Hillsborough Ave in Tampa. For more information or a no-cost consultation please call (888) 865-8370. Additional information can be found on their website at www.TampaRejuvenation.com.
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Land O’ Lakes Optical Grand Opening Event Offers Great Savings! By Marcy Sanford Come celebrate the Grand Opening of Land O’ Lakes Optical, located at 19455 Shumard Oak Drive at the Oakstead Commons on Thursday, September 17th, from noon until 8 p.m. Land O’Lakes Optical will serve refreshments, and there will be door prizes (sunglasses and optical lenses), treats for children, and savings for the whole family with 40% off all frames. You’ll have a chance to meet the friendly and professional staff and they also are taking appointments for eye exams on the day of the Grand Opening celebration. After building a successful practice in Tampa, Dr. Jose Santos opened Land O’ Lakes Optical to serve the residents of the Lutz, Land O’ Lakes, and Odessa areas. “I live in Lutz,” says Dr. Santos. “This area is growing tremendously and I thought that there was a need for quality eye care for our residents.” Dr. Santos has more than 15 years of experience and has equipped Land
O’ Lakes Optical with the latest technologies and equipment. Patient Laurie Winkles says that she’s a loyal patient of Dr. Santos because of his expertise, knowledge in the latest optical technologies, and personalized care. “I’ve been with Dr. Santos since he opened,” says Laurie. “I was a patient of a doctor he partnered with but stayed with Dr. Santos because he is really innovative and really cares about his patients. He uses the latest technology and equipment.” Laurie adds that the retinal imaging equipment that Dr. Santos uses made her eye exam much more comfortable. She continues, “Dr. Santos is always doing what is best for his patients. I am afraid of putting things into my eyes and did not want to get contacts but found my glasses to be uncomfortable and cumbersome. Dr. Santos was very patient and helpful. He worked with me to find contacts that would be comfortable and that I could use. One night I was not able to get one of my contacts out. Early the next morning when I called Dr.
You’ll love Dr. Jose Santos and the friendly team at Land O’ Lakes Optical Santos, he answered the phone and told me that he was not in his office yet but I was welcome to come by his house. He and his family welcomed me into their home and he removed the contact in about two seconds.
He really goes above-and-beyond to help his patients.” Dr. Santos’ has a support staff that his patients rave about. Optician Steven England has been in the optical business for over four decades and is
verified by the American Board of Opticianry. Skilled in frame adjustments and repairs, Steven really enjoys helping people to find the frames they love. Gloria Pineda is bilingual, speaking fluent Spanish and English, and brings more than 36 years of customer service and management experience to the practice. Gloria has worked with Dr. Santos for six years, making sure that every customer has a happy experience. Laurie says that everyone at Land O’ Lakes Optical is very helpful and caring. “When you are a patient at Land O’ Lakes Optical, everyone in the office knows you. Steven really looks at your face and helps you pick out glasses that will compliment you. He listens to you and helps you find the style you are looking for. Gloria is always very helpful and friendly. At Land O’ Lakes Optical you’ll get the best possible care with great customer service from people who really care about you.” Dr. Santos says that he loves helping people see details in life. “It is a joy to be able to open people’s eyes to the beauty of the world. We strive to give the best possible eye care with compassion and love.”
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Dr. Santos’ top concern is his patients and in addition to checking your vision, he will check for eye diseases and examine the complete health of your eyes. He uses the latest equipment and technology to obtain very precise results. Land O’ Lakes Optical carries many different lines of fashionable glasses and the latest in optical lenses. “One of the newest advances we offer is a techshield anti-glare coating. This anti-glare coating protects your eyes from blue light emitted by today’s digital devices,” says Dr. Santos. “Studies show that blue light from smart phones, tablets, televisions, and computers can contribute to eye strain and vision loss.” Best of all, at Land O’ Lakes Optical you’ll find an eyeglass expert who can help you find a pair of glasses and sunglasses that will look great. “Steven has been in the optical business for more than 41 years,” says Dr. Santos. “He is very skilled in helping patients with frame selections, adjustments, and repairs. He takes time to help each of our patients find glasses that fit their face color and shape as well as hair color and style. He will help you find glasses that flatter you
and fit your budget.” “I have only great things to say about Dr. Santos and Land O’ Lakes Optical,” says patient Odalys Chinique. “He is a really great doctor. He listens to you and answers any questions or concerns you have. He is the best of the best.” Don’t trust your eyes to just anyone, turn to the experts at Land O’ Lakes Optical for your vision care. Don’t forget to mark your calendar for the Land O’ Lakes Optical Grand Opening Celebration that will be held on September 17th. Please
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RSVP by September 15th if you’d like an appointment during the Grand Opening event. Land O’ Lakes Optical is located at 19455 Shumard Oak Drive in Land O’ Lakes. Hours are: Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and after hours by appointment. For additional information or to schedule an appointment, call 813-909-7681 or log on to www.visionsourcelandolakes.com.
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Will My Child be Ready for Elementary School? More and more parents are recognizing the importance of the early years to their children’s success in elementary school and beyond. Consider this: the most active time of brain development occurs before age five. Strong neural connections formed during this critical time are established by the experiences children have with their environment. The quality of those early interactions determines how children continue to learn and form relationships, strongly influencing their future success and happiness. Research confirms that nurturing guidance and attention to every aspect of development in the early years help children develop compassion, confidence and a love of learning, in addition to competence and academic skills. These capabilities are easy to take for granted, but can make all the difference in how children respond to school and life beyond the classroom. Primrose Schools has more than 300 accredited, private preschools nationwide, and provides a balanced approach to school readiness – a well-rounded preparation in basic con-
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cepts and acquisition of social skills – that gives children the foundation for a future filled with promise. “School readiness is essential to a child’s success in elementary school and beyond,” said Anna Hurst, Franchise Owner of Primrose School of Lutz. “Children who receive a quality preschool, pre-K and kindergarten education develop into well-rounded individuals prepared for learning and for life.” At Primrose Schools, “readiness” means more than just learning how to add and spell. It means learning how to think critically, use mathematical concepts, share and show self-control – skills that support a positive transition to elementary school. Primrose Schools supports the development of social and life skills, as well as executive function. Research shows that executive functioning skills help children establish positive relationships and close the achievement gap. The Primrose Schools Balanced Learning® system blends academics, play and character development to build a strong foundation and nurture
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a lifelong love of learning. In addition to core academic subjects, the curriculum includes enrichment programs in music, physical activity, art, sign language, Spanish, technology and social skills. Parents choose Primrose Schools because of its proven value in preparing children for success in school and in life. Nationally recognized assessment tools and our own research with Primrose parents show that Primrose pre-K and kindergarten students are
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advanced in social skills and concept knowledge, and therefore more ready for elementary school than many of their peers. Primrose Schools believes that with the right foundation, anything is possible for your child. To learn more about the many lifelong benefits of enrolling your child in the pre-K and kindergarten programs at Primrose School of Lutz, please visit www.primroselutz.com or call 813-920-9384.
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Trinity Family Physicians Announces the First Recipient of the Tampa Bay Making A Difference Award Dr. Amir Shirmohammad and Dr. Stephanie Eldridge appreciate the great response to the inaugural Trinity Family Physicians’ Tampa Bay Making A Difference Award. Trinity Family Physicians announced the Award in Neighborhood News & Lifestyles publications in July and now the physicians are excited to announce the first recipient of the Tampa Bay Making A Difference Award. Dr. Shirmo (as his patients affectionately call him) presented Jim Carow with a beautiful gift basket donated from partnering sponsor Grille 54 that was filled with wine, cheese, crackers and of course, a gift certificate to enjoy a delicious dinner at Grille 54. Nominated for his volunteer work with the IWork program at Idlewild Baptist Church in Lutz, Jim Carow makes a difference in the lives of others here in Tampa Bay! Dr. Shirmo met with Jim Carow and his wife Mary to learn more about the volunteer work they do and he shared the reason that he and Dr. Eldridge created the Tampa Bay Making A Difference Award. “My wife and I wanted to start a program where we
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could give back for a worthwhile cause,” said Dr. Shirmo. “Dr. Eldridge said right away, ‘Why don’t we give out an award to people in our community who are making a difference in the daily lives of others?’ We both loved the idea!” Dr. Eldridge and Dr. Shirmo grew up in Tampa Bay, fell in love in Tampa Bay, went away to earn medical degrees together and then came back to the area to open a family medical practice and raise their own family. They look for ways to promote good in the community they love and though it has been a busy time for the husband-and-wife team – Dr. Eldridge just gave birth to their third daughter in August and Dr. Shirmo volunteers as one of the team physicians for his alma mater Jesuit High School – they still found a way to honor others who are making a difference with Trinity Family Physicians’ Tampa Bay Making A Difference Award. There were some exceptional nominees and it wasn’t an easy decision for Trinity Family Physicians but they kept coming back to one email
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with a nominee who seemed to exemplify everything that the Tampa Bay Making A Difference Award is meant to represent. Wendy McDonnell wrote, “I would like to nominate Jim Carow for your Tampa Dr. Shirmohammad (L) presents Jim Carow (R), the first Bay Making a recipient of the Tampa Bay Making a Difference Award, with a Difference Award. Jim beautiful gift basket donated from partnering sponsor Grille 54. hosts IWork out of Idlewild the dinner. Baptist Church on Monday nights, “IWork is a safe place to share where he and his team feed, bring personal stories and be vulnerable durhope to and teach those in our coming a tough time in your life. With Jim munity who are out of work or unleading, his team gives advice on interderemployed. The support and viewing, resume building, networking, encouragement he offers is priceless, but there is no charge for the help or having the right attitude and research-
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ing to find the best career fit for each individual. Without IWork and Jim, there would be more hopeless people unemployed in our community, that’s why he should win your next award.”
Jim Carow Makes A Difference in Tampa Bay! Jim Carow makes a lasting difference in the lives of others by teaching them invaluable job-seeking skills, but he is humble about his involvement with Idlewild Baptist Church’s IWork program, saying, “I don’t do this alone! We have phenomenal volunteers who have been helping from day one.” The IWork program was started more than six years ago. One of the pastors came to Jim, who had a long career in recruiting for the healthcare industry, and asked him to help start a program that would focus on helping people who were actively seeking a job. While IWork does not find jobs for people, it does offer fellowship along with a workshop that teaches networking and interviewing skills. Pastor Phillip Hanes said of Jim Carow, “He is a fine man and there is a great team of volunteers who work with him. We are very thankful for this program, which hosts 25 to 60 people every Monday night.” Jim can’t say enough about the
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volunteers (some first came to the group seeking help) who put so much heart into the IWork program that it has morphed into much more than a workshop. It is fellowship and caring. “When we had our first meeting, we thought it would be about strategy, networking, Linked In…and we do all that, but it is so much more. The methods we teach work at all levels. We have all kinds of people from physicians to 19-year-olds wanting to find summer jobs. We just give people hope.” He recalls the early planning of IWork with a laugh, “When they said we have to feed people, I said, ‘Do we really have to? Does every Baptist function have to include feeding people? Can’t we just teach them?’ But they were right. I realized early on that for some, this was their only meal of the day. We’ve got stories that will melt your heart and we’ve got stories that will send you to the moon.” The IWork program has built in a couple of traditions. Every year they have an “Office Party” Christmas Party and put Publix gift cards under the tree. Jim recalls one young woman who had lost her car and was losing her house; she was depressed and almost didn’t come to IWork’s office party when she got the voicemail but decided to ride her bike. Jim recalled,
“She burst into tears upon opening her card and finding that she had $25 for food. She said, ‘This will last me a week!’ And then a man walked over to her and handed her his Publix gift card.” Remarkable! Another tradition happened purely by accident. Sharon had been looking for a job for two years when she decided to go to IWork on Monday nights. After a couple of meetings, she got a job and to celebrate, bought a cake with her first paycheck and brought it in to share with the group. Someone brand new to the group that night got a job the same week and thought it was what everyone did so he showed up with a cake the next week. A tradition of celebration was born, and hope carries on at IWork. Dr. Shirmo asked Jim Carow if there was anything he’d like to see happen from the exposure of winning the Tampa Bay Making A Difference Award. His answer was much the same as Pastor Hanes – that other churches and organizations will offer the same types of support for those sincerely seeking gainful employment. Jim pointed out that there are other churches in the area that have similar programs. Log on to Idlewild.org for more information about the IWork program at Idlewild Baptist Church.
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Nominate Someone for the Next Tampa Bay Making A Difference Award The Tampa Bay Making A Difference Award will continue to honor individuals who make a difference. If you know someone who makes a difference in the lives of others in Tampa Bay, Trinity Family Physicians and Neighborhood News & Lifestyles want to hear from you! Please submit your nominees (and tell us why they qualify) for the next Tampa Bay Making A Difference Award by email at editorial@nnlflorida.com. The next Award winner will be announced in the December issues of Neighborhood News & Lifestyles. Trinity Family Physicians and Neighborhood News & Lifestyles ask that you please share your thoughts and comments with us on our facebook pages: facebook.com/trinityfamilyphysicians and facebook.com/neighborhoodnewslifestyles. Trinity Family Physicians is located at 1817 Cypress Brook Drive, Suite 101 in Trinity, FL. Log on to trinityfamilyphysicians.com for additional information about Dr. Eldridge and Dr. Shirmohammad.
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Pure Health & Fitness Studios Helps Clients Make Lasting Transformations Marcy Sanford Pure Health & Fitness Studios owner Samantha Taylor understands what it is like to struggle with weight issues and unhealthy eating habits. “I had a compulsive binge eating disorder when I was a child but overcome it 12 years ago. Many people are emotional eaters and the consequences are not good. I learned to eat healthy because I wanted to live a healthier life. I still enjoy food but have made nutritious eating part of my lifestyle. At Pure Health & Fitness Studios, we don’t just train muscles; we show our clients how to live a healthier lifestyle for the rest of their lives. If you aren’t satisfied or don’t enjoy the food you are eating, you won’t stick with any eating plan.” Located in Land O’ Lakes at 2206 Knight Road, Pure Health Studios is hosting a free seminar on Sat., Sept. 19 at 12:30 p.m. entitled, “How to Lose 9 to 21 lbs. in 6 Weeks.” One of the top trainers in Florida, Samantha Taylor has been helping people transform their bodies and their lives for 23 years. Her innovative, per-
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sonalized programs have worked for thousands of women, many who have been trying unsuccessfully to lose weight for years. “I tried every diet but still found myself at 340 pounds,” says Pure Health & Fitness Studios client Barbara. “Before I met with Samantha, I was considering gastric bypass but I just knew that was not the healthy option, so I called her. I am so glad I did because she taught me how to eat and helped me get active. Now at age 63 two years later I am SO happy to say I have lost 150 lbs. and I can’t believe how great I feel! I am so glad I did it the healthy way.” “The number one difference between us and other personal training facilities is we teach our clients what to eat, what to buy at the grocery store, and what to choose when they go out to eat,” says Samantha. “The recipes that we give our clients are delicious and nutritious. We customize our programs to meet each clients’ goals.” “Many of our clients are in their 50s or older,” says Samantha. “Some
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have never worked out before or some just hate the typical gym environment. We offer a free body transformation analysis for each client where we talk with her about her goals. Many people come in feeling helpless because they’ve tried so many other programs and have failed or have quickly gained back the weight they lost. With our workouts combined with healthy eating, our clients only have to work out thirty
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Samantha Taylor holds an extra 5 lbs. of fat demonstrating what an extra 5 lbs. of fat looks like minutes with our trainers, three times a week. For many, the hardest part is just getting the courage to make a phone call for an appointment because they are so disappointed with all the programs that have failed.” Samantha Taylor’s studio is a haven for the women who come here for personal training. The private, bou-
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Samantha Taylor, Owner of Pure Health Studios tique studio is comfortable and calming with beautiful views of a lake. All of the trainers are female, including a former client who lost 55 lbs. and has kept it off eight years and a former Olympian. Samantha says that many women form bonds and find friends at the studio. Pure Health & Fitness Studios offers both private and semi-private training for women of all ages. “Women really start losing muscle in their 30s,” says Samantha. “Each year you lose one pound of muscle turning the muscles to mush unless you do something to prevent it. We focus on helping women get their tone body back. Many women find that aches and pains that have been plaguing them on
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a regular basis disappear after they begin working out here. If you are concerned about how you are going to get around when you are in your 80s, you need to start working out now.” “I just turned 75 and I had no idea I could look and feel this great at this age,” says Pure Health Studios client Lynn. “Samantha has found the fountain of youth!” “We help our clients develop a lifestyle of eating healthy so it becomes part of their lives. We have monthly seminars, show them how to cook and they have accountability. My number one concern is helping my clients prevent heart disease, cancer, Alzheimer’s, and diabetes. Eating the right foods can help prevent these diseases. Enjoying the right foods because you have delicious, easy to make recipes can change your life. Eating the right foods combined with effective exercise will transform your body.” “A woman who has a great body in her 80s, has made exercise and healthy eating a part of her life early on but you don’t have to start as a teenager, you can start transforming you body and your life in your 50s, 60s, and 70s. I have a 68-year-old client who has lost 61 pounds and now weighs less than she did when she was
in her 30s, and she feels amazing! Eating healthy can be fun and delicious. Many women come here wanting to lose 50 pounds but find that while they are here they learn to love what they’re eating and don’t want to go back to unhealthy eating habits.” Are you ready to totally improve your life? Call Pure Health & Fitness Studios today to make an appointment for a free Body Transformation Analysis or to attend the seminar, “How to Lose 9 to 21 lbs. in 6 Weeks,” on Saturday, September 19.
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Samantha is beginning a six-week Body Transformation Challenge on September 28 with prizes that include winning a cruise! Join them today to get more energy, higher self-esteem, a flat stomach, a lifted and firm butt, and toned arms and thighs without following strict diets or boring workouts. Pure Health & Fitness Studios is located at 2206 Knight Road in Land O’ Lakes. Log on to www.PureHealthStudios.com for information or to register for the FREE Seminar on September 19. Or, call 813-377-3739 to schedule a private consultation.
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My DPCdoc Family Medicine – Your Source for Direct Patient Care Marcy Sanford With My DPCdoc Family Medicine, small business owners have a new tool for recruitment and retention – the opportunity to provide their employees with access to their own personal primary care physician. Located at 4651 Van Dyke Road in Lutz, the DPC in My DPCdoc Family Medicine stands for Direct Patient Care. Dr. Eric Crall opened the innovative practice a year ago after becoming frustrated with traditional health care models. “I became a doctor to help people stay healthy. After 17 years of working as a primary care physician for a large health care system, I found myself spending less time with my patients and more time on paperwork,” says Dr. Crall. “Because I am working for my patients and not insurance companies, I can spend as much time with my patients in the office as needed. I proactively manage my patients’ health and help them manage any health issues they have. I am available to my patients by phone, email, or, if appro-
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Dr. Crall is available to his patients and they can rely on him to provide individualized care priate, by virtual visits. This can save patients’ time and give them peace of mind whenever they have an issue or concern.” Flagship Title owner Alberta Bland has found Dr. Crall and My DPCdoc Family Medicine to be a perfect fit for her employees. “We are a small business and can not afford to provide health insurance for our employees,” says Bland. “After talking to Dr. Crall about his practice, I thought it would be a great benefit to our
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employees but wanted to make sure they agreed. Dr. Crall came to our office and explained My DPCdoc Family Medicine to everyone in our office and they all overwhelmingly agreed that it sounded like the perfect solution to their health care needs. “It had been years since some of my employees had been to see a doctor and often they would let small issues turn in to bigger ones because they did not want to pay the high deductibles associated with their insurance. Now
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they have a physician they can call and talk to directly with any questions they have and they can go visit him as often as they need to in order to resolve health problems. “My DPCdoc Family Medicine has been a huge benefit to my employees and my company. My employees are able to stay healthier; they have missed less work, and, thanks to Dr. Crall’s care, are able to get well quickly when they are sick. Everyone loves him and finds him very approachable and
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knowledgeable. “I wanted to be able to offer some type of health care to my employees but knew traditional insurance was too expensive for my company. With My DPCdoc Family Medicine my employees have access to a professional, caring doctor whenever they need him. Being able to offer this program has been a great recruitment tool. I just hired a new employee and she was very thankful and overwhelmed that we had this benefit.” Bland concludes, “My DPCdoc Family Medicine is a great program for small businesses. It is the perfect solution to my employees’ health care needs.” My DPCdoc Family Medicine is able to save both employers and their employees savings on their health care through lower premiums for higher deductible insurance, no co-pays for office
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visits, and no need for urgent care visits since Dr. Crall is available at night and on the weekends. Dr. Crall is happy to talk to business owners about My DPCdoc Family Medicine and the Direct Patient Model to determine if it would be a benefit to their employees. For information about My DPCdoc Family Medicine and the direct patient model, log on to www.rjdirectfammed.md. Email Dr. Crall at drcrall@myDPCdoc.com or call 813-321-1783. My DPCdoc Family Medicine is open Mon.–Fri., 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m. Dr. Crall is always available to his patients through phone, email, or text. You can schedule appointments by phone at 813-321-1783. Same day appointments are available. My DPCdoc Family Medicine is located at 4651 Van Dyke Road in Lutz.
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Ideal Massage Offers A Can’t-Miss Special this September! Katie Thomas Ideal Massage is located at the Ballantrae Professional Center in Lutz and provides clients with a beautiful space to receive therapeutic massage and aromatherapy treatments that help set your body at ease. The no-contract massage therapy center strives to give individuals the attention they deserve at a price they can afford, which is why they choose to base all prices on time and why they always have new specials running for customers. This September, Ideal Massage in Lutz is having a month-long Labor Day Sale featuring Buy-One-Get-OneFREE Gift Certificates to Ideal Massage; this BOGO special ends on September 30th, but the great thing is that the gift certificates don’t expire. There are some restrictions: Only one BOGO deal per person and this special can’t be combined with any other offers. Choose from 30-, 60-, 90-, or 120-minute massages for the BOGO special and enjoy the many benefits of therapeutic massage with the licensed massage therapists at Ideal Massage.
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You will love the hand-made body scrubs at Ideal Massage! About Ideal Massage Dawn Langley and her twin sister Michelle opened Ideal Massage with the goal to provide clients with a beautiful space in which to receive therapeutic massage and aromatherapy. They’ve successfully created an at-
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mosphere that is positive and uplifting. Serene murals in every room invite you to ease into a more relaxed state of mind. From aromatherapy, hot towel treatments and reflexology, to heat therapy, sports massage and relaxation massage – Ideal Massage offers
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diverse modalities in massage to find the perfect massage techniques that are right for you as an individual. The two women make it their personal goal to help you as an individual to find a massage or treatment that works for you.
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Owners of Ideal Massage, Twin Sisters Dawn and Michelle Ideal Massage caters to each client, and depending upon the clients’ needs and specifications, massage sessions can be as short as thirty minutes or as long as two hours. In addition to the current BuyOne-Get-One-FREE special on Ideal Massage Gift Certificates that end September 30th, Ideal Massage always has monthly discounts that you can find on their facebook page. And, Ideal Massage celebrates teachers yearround by providing them with a 20percent discount off any service! Ideal Massage is not your average massage treatment center. There are never contracts or up-charges and they truly care about your wellbeing. Dawn says, “We charge our customers by the
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amount of time a massage lasts, rather than up-charging for specialty services because we truly believe everyone deserves to treat themselves with diverse modalities of massage.” So whether you want a relaxing Swedish massage, a deep tissue or sports massage, a hot stone massage or a combination of modalities for a massage based on your individual need and preference, your price is only based on the time spent with your licensed massage therapist. You deserve an Ideal Massage that suits your needs and there is no better time than now to treat yourself. Call now to take advantage of the current BOGO deal. Ideal Massage in Lutz is located at 17749 Hunting Bow Circle in the Ballantrae Professional Center. Open 7 days a week, Mon. – Sat., from 9 a.m. – 8 p.m. and 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. on Sunday, Ideal Massage welcomes walk-ins and also books appointments online. For your Ideal Massage, please call (813) 609-0444. Log on to www.myidealmassage.com to book your appointment online or to gather more information.
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“Bleakley Bavol” Continued from page 1 opened the firm as a solo practice in April 2000. Originally located in the Bank of America Building in downtown Tampa, the firm’s early practice focused on defending trucking companies and larger business in auto, premises and workers compensation claims. However, almost from its inception, the firm began a 15 year trend of organic growth adding clients, new lines of business, and experienced attorneys. Today the firm employs 13 attorneys with further growth still planned. In 2008 the firm re-located from downtown to its current location near the corner of Florida and Bearss Avenue.
Strategic Growth Robert is accompanied by his partner Chuck Bavol, who joined the firm in March 2011, transitioning the name from The Bleakley Law Firm to The Bleakley Bavol Law Firm. “When Chuck joined in 2011 he brought in sophistica-
tion, experience and excellent trial strategies and technological tools that really advanced our practice and allowed us to provide even better services to our clients, particularly in the area of litigation,” says Robert. Chuck is nationally recognized as an outstanding litigator who has served as national trial counsel for Dow Corning and regularly handles high exposure product liability, medical device, medical malpractice, and construction cases. In 2012 Robert’s long-time friend and fellow Avila neighbor, Rob Grace, joined the firm. Bleakley describes Grace as a “throw-back”. He says, “Rob has over 24 years of experience practicing law and is one of the states’ most respected workers compensation litigators. He is a ‘lawyers lawyer’ – professional, ethical, and one of the hardest working attorneys I know.” Grace leads a team of experienced workers compensation defense attorneys that include partners Dave Lamont and Crystal Corry. In 2015 the firm added north Tampa resident Kristen Allman, who spent the majority of her 28 year legal
career as a board certified employment law specialist. Robert noted the firm has represented large companies and smaller businesses in employment disputes for years and adding an attorney with true specialization in the employment law area was something he had desired for many years. In addition, Robert noted the long time contributions of partners R.G. “Mack” McCormick, who has been with the firm since 2001 and who, along with Robert, represents national floor cleaning companies and large malls in premises liability claims and been to trial many times with Robert. “We have fought many battles together and there is no one else I would rather go to trial with than Mack. In a very similar way, our partner Melissa Krepps has been through numerous trials with Chuck Bavol. She is the guru of federal court procedure and has successfully argued at the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals.” Robert says, “not all of your readers are a general counsel or risk manager of a large company seeking representation in commercial or tort cases. But everyone in your audience will probably
need a lawyer at some point in their lives.” In 2006 Bleakley added Christina Hebert as a partner in order to provide legal services to local businesses and individuals in areas other than just litigation. Prior to joining the firm, Christina gained experience working in a small Tampa firm where she was a partner and handled corporate work and business transactions, guardianship and probate matters as well as drafted wills and formulated estate plans. Christina, who has 20 years of experience as a lawyer, prides herself on being able to provide face to face representation with clients. In that regard, the location of The Bleakley Bavol Law Firm’s offices to surrounding neighborhoods in Carrollwood, North Tampa, and southern Pasco County has been a bonus. This allows many clients convenient access for face to face consultation with their lawyer, a lost art among too many in the legal profession. At Bleakley Bavol, Christina has continued to focus her practice primarily in the areas of estate planning, probate, wills and trusts, as well as corporate law, business formation and transactions.
of a large corporation. He cut his teeth trying commercial cases down in Miami and throughout the south Florida area. Fortunately, when he arrived, we had Christina’s commercially oriented brain to lend to Ron’s team and it has worked out very well.”
Estate Planning, Wills And Trusts Whether you want to do a simple will or trust to provide for the disposition of your At Bleakley Bavol Law Firm, personal belongings you can expect personalized attention from lawyers and other assets and who truly care about your individual case property or are looking for business succession In addition, Robert noted Christina planning, Christina will offer well is an added bonus to the complex comthought out advice and will assist you mercial litigation team at Bleakley Bavol. with your estate planning needs.. “Ronald Denman joined our firm in “At some point in their life, each 2014 and, like Chuck, brought someand every person is going to need a will thing new to our firm. Our firm had and I am here to help with that,” says always had a commercial litigation presChristina. “I will take the time to explain ence but Ron really brings our commeryour options based upon your needs and cial practice to entirely new level, goals and help to plan out all the details.” expanding it to include complex probate If you have assets, and have yet to and guardianship litigation. Ron is a set up a will or trust, I think it’s time you former prosecutor and general counsel
come and talk to Christina. No matter what your situation may be, Christina may be able to help! “Having a will is so important,” says Christina. “You want to make sure your assets go to the people and in the manner which you want them to go. If you die without a will or a trust, your assets will pass according to the intestacy laws, which may not be consistent with your wishes.” Having a will is especially important if you have children who are minors. Something people don’t often consider is the mechanism in which their children will inherit their property. “When minor children are involved, it is usually a good idea to have trust provisions to provide for the distribution of the money to children over time and in installments; otherwise the children could have complete control of the money when they turn 18. The use of trust provisions allows you to decide at what age the child will receive money and the amount they will receive. Trust provisions are particularly important when your children are young because you do not yet know what their maturity level with be and whether they will be able to handle a significant amount of wealth at the time of your death.” From small family run businesses to large corporations, Christina has a lot of familiarity with estate planning from a corporate perspective as well, and has helped many business owners plan for the succession of their business. Christina says, “I enjoy meeting with clients and getting to know them and finding out what it is they want to achieve. Building a strong relationship is really important to me. They need to be able to trust you and have confidence in the legal services you are providing them.” Maybe you already have a will in place, but your situation has changed, such as you have recently gotten a divorce. Did you remember to change your beneficiary designation? This is a common mistake that many people forget to do. Your will does not determine where all of your assets will go, the beneficiary designation controls that. So if you forget to change that your assets can end up going to somebody that you didn’t want it to go to – such as your ex spouse. There are so many things to take into account when estate planning, so why not talk to the professionals at Bleakley Bavol so you know it will get taken care of properly!
Trust Is The Key To Success Bleakley credits the firm’s focus on building trust with its clients as the reason it has been successful. “Trust is so important; the client has to know that their lawyer is looking out for them,” says Neighborhood News & Lifestyles
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Robert. “Most people start with a preconceived notion that lawyers are only looking out for their own best interests, but we go above and beyond to prove that we put our clients’ needs first and will always do what is in their best interests. We preach to our new lawyers at every monthly meeting that we must take every opportunity to build trust with our client. In the end, if we can build that bond of trust with our client, where they know, because we have already proven it, that we are looking out for the client, we will be successful.” With an experienced roster of attorneys, The Bleakley Bavol Law Firm draws on its vast experience to advise its clients of the significant costs and risks of litigation. But with each legal matter, there is also a possible solution. Robert says, “What I like best about practicing law is finding the solution. Sometimes there is no good solution, so sometimes my job is to find the least bad solution – a way out. All of our attorneys are really good at understanding the problem, finding the best solution for the client and developing a plan to get them there.” Firm Administrator Jayme Bluffstone has been with the firm since 2004. She adds a different perspective on the growth and success of the firm. “We have great attorneys and an incredible staff supporting them. There is a lot of longevity in not only our attorneys but also our staff; our original legal secretary has been here with us for 15 years – since Robert opened the firm. I think that says a lot about the environment that Robert and Chuck foster here. This firm is family and we grow it that way. We are very particular about the people we bring in because that is a representation of who we are. We are different – our employees often comment that the environment here is completely different than any other law firm where they previously worked. We intentionally run it that way. We are different with a purpose.” At Bleakley Bavol you get the best of both worlds, the experience, professionalism, and even an elegant legal environment, without having to drive downtown to get it. Christina Hebert added, “you can expect personalized attention from lawyers who truly care about you and your well being”. As their slogan proudly reads, “Large enough to handle complex cases, small enough to provide personalized service!” The Bleakley Bavol Law Firm is located at 15170 North Florida Ave. in Tampa. The firm is open 8:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. Mon.–Fri.; appointment times available outside normal office hours. For information or to schedule a consultation, call (813) 221-3759 or visit www.BleakleyBavol.com. SEPTEMBER 2015
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“Nelson Dentistry” Continued from page 1 Steven Z. gave this review, “Let me just say that I am a ‘health care provider’ locally and have been in practice for 40 years here. Dr. Nelson and his staff of many years are my choice ‘when professionalism and quality’ are the most important priority. My physical health is the most important priority for me. That is why I will continue with Dr. Nelson as long as he is in Practice.” The kindness, professionalism of the staff is often mentioned. Kim C. wrote, “Quality of the service is excellent. The staff is warm, compassionate, and professional. Dr. Nelson’s skills and knowledge exceeded my expectations. I am thoroughly satisfied after every office visit. I highly recommend him and his office for general dental service.” Dina P. certainly wasn’t going to any other dentist. She shared, “I ALWAYS get the very high quality treatment at Dr. Nelson’s office. In fact, I drove down from North Carolina to have my crown and fillings done here because Dr. Nelson and his team are the BEST!”
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Dr. Nelson gets many referrals, as well. Carol C. said, “I have been coming here for years and always get quick, professional, friendly service. I have recommended the practice to many people and will continue to do so.” Dr. Nelson, with an experienced and friendly team to assist him, can care for all of your dentistry needs, whether it is regular cleanings and minor dental work on a small cavity that you need or a full implant reconstruction. Dr. Nelson is an expert in laser dentistry, cosmetic smile makeovers, implant reconstruction, and his expertise in dental sleep medicine has helped many patients to live a better life due to getting better quality sleep. Dr. Nelson earned his bachelor of science summa cum laude from Rutgers University and his Doctor of Dental Medicine degree from the University of Pennsylvania, but he continuously works on expanding his education in order to stay on top of new advances in his field and sharpen his expertise in all fields related to dentistry including dental sleep medicine. Dr. Nelson has trained with some of the world’s most prominent cosmetic
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Comfortable, friendly and offering ultimate professionalism, Nelson Dentistry and Dental Sleep Medicine is an excellent choice for your family! dentists, and has earned his certificate in hard and soft tissue lasers, Six Month Smiles®, Nobelpharma implant restorations and the SomnoMed appliance to treat snoring and sleep apnea. Dr. Nelson is a member of the American Dental Association, Florida Dental Association, Academy of Comprehensive Esthetics, American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine and the
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Cosmetic Dentistry Can Be Life Transforming Dr. Nelson prides himself on Smile Makeovers, which can be performed in as little as two visits. If you have misshapen teeth, gaps or discoloration, porcelain veneers can help you get the natural, beautiful smile you have been longing for. The veneers fit over your teeth and are bonded to ensure a secure fit that feels comfortable. Patient Erin says, “I have never felt as comfortable about smiling as I do today. The veneers were the best thing I have ever done in my life. I wish I had done it sooner. My selfesteem and confidence have risen to new levels thanks to the artistic hand of Dr. Nelson. I have always hated to go to the dentist because of my past. I truly feared it, until that is; I met Dr. Nelson and his staff. I have never been to a dentist that cared not only about my teeth, but also about the person sitting in the chair. I am not afraid of the dentist anymore. I actually look forward to my appointments. I truly believe that getting veneers is a life changing experience.” Get Better Sleep with Dental Sleep Medicine In addition to Smile Makeovers
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and general dentistry services, Dr. Nelson offers complimentary sleep apnea and snoring consultations. Dental Sleep Medicine is a growing part of dentistry with a focus on managing snoring and sleep apnea with oral appliance therapy (OAT). Over 20 million Americans suffer from the breathing disorder known as Sleep Apnea. Apnea literally mean “without breath,” which means throughout the night sleep apnea sufferers may experience a cutoff of airflow with rapidly falling oxygen levels. This is not conducive to a good night’s rest, but more than that, Sleep Apnea can be dangerous for your overall health. Traditionally, Sleep Apnea has been treated with CPAP machines or surgery, but many people don’t want to go to such uncomfortable or drastic measures to correct their sleep disorder. Dr. Nelson provides an alternative to CPAP therapy and surgery with a different type of oral appliance therapy (OAT). His alternative to the CPAP is to custom-fit patients with an oral appliance, such as the SomnoMed, which is a small acrylic device that fits over the upper and lower teeth aligning your jaw in order to keep your airway open. The SomnoMed device is
much like a retainer or mouth guard and provides patients with an excellent success rate for sleep apnea and snoring prevention. Dr. Nelson and his staff at Nelson Dentistry are very excited about the future of dental sleep medicine and look forward to being a part of the innovative treatment options that they can now offer to their patients. In 2012, Nelson Dentistry and Dental Sleep Medicine became the first facility in the state of Florida and one of the first 20 in the country to receive program accreditation from the American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine (AADSM). “The American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine congratulates Nelson Dentistry on fulfilling the high standards required for receiving accreditation as a dental sleep medicine facility,” says Dr. Gail Demko, AADSM president.
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“Nelson Dentistry is a significant resource to the local sleep medicine community and will provide the highest quality care for patients with sleep-disordered breathing.” Nelson Dentistry and Dental Sleep Medicine is a solid choice for patients looking for quality dental care provided by a dentist who stays at the forefront of his field. The rave reviews from his existing patients suggest that you will love Dr. Nelson and his team. Nelson Dentistry and Dental Sleep Medicine is located at 1928 Highland Oaks Boulevard in Lutz. Office Hours are Mon. – Thurs., 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Please call (813) 235-0315 for an appointment. Find more information at www.NelsonDentistry.com and www.SleepBetterFlorida.com, and you also can find Nelson Dentistry on Facebook and Twitter.
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