Vol. 10, Issue 6, June 2022
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Lea Orchard’s Great Clips Salon in Carrollwood Fresh Market Plaza Celebrates 20 Year Anniversary By Deborah Bostock-Kelley With her flagship store at Fletcher and Dale Mabry in the Fresh Market Plaza, celebrating twenty years in business, Lea Orchard is building a legacy with Great Clips. A mother of four, her dream was to keep the business in the family. The plan is coming to fruition: her 28-year-old son, Sam, involved in the family business since high school, has officially joined the company as a second general See “Great Clips” on page 12
New Year, Slimmer You For many people, losing weight is at the top of their bucket list. For others, it is the only way to become, and feel healthy again. Many of us have tried yo-yo diets, or buy the expensive celebrity promoted trends, that pop up in social media and TV and radio commercial hype. The failed weight loss remains, and people continue to be discouraged. However, Medical Weight Loss, LLC at (813) 269-SLIM has been proving since 2007 that weight loss, whether 10 pounds or 120 pounds, can be done safely, affordably and successfully! Many different diseases, such as diabetes, auto-immune and thyroid problems and heart disease, are linked to being overweight. Knee and hip problems are also factors in this area. We know about these things. Weight loss is not just a matter of looking good, but, is a medical program of improving your life and reducing your health risks. Feeling better, is also a great by-product of slimming down.
INSIDE THIS ISSUE From the Editor: ...............................................5 Great Clips (cont).......................................12-13 Medical Weight Loss (cont)........................14-15
See “Medical Weightloss” on page 14
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Affordable Summertime Happiness As a diehard bolts fan, I want to take this opportunity to say congratulations to the Tampa Bay Lightning for advancing onto the next round of the playoff series. It is looking like a three-peat, and I couldn’t be more proud of this incredible team. Summer is almost here, and so is the 90+ degree weather! Despite the heat, the humidity, and those afternoon showers, Tampa Bay is full of unique activities you can enjoy throughout the hot days of Summer. Here’s a list of some of my favorite activities you and your family can enjoy this Summer 2022 in Tampa Bay and surrounding areas without breaking the bank. 1. Beach it Up! - What better way to spend a weekend than soaking up the sun, playing some volleyball, hunting for seashells, enjoying a cold beverage, and exploring the 700+ miles of coastline that Florida has to offer! 2. Make a Splash! Take advantage of community pools, City of Tampa Parks and Recreation pools (free with REC card), splash pads, and places like the YMCA Tampa pools. 3. Go biking around your neighborhood, join a cycling club, and meet some new friends! Biking is a fun activity you can do with your whole family. If you’re looking to join a local group check out the Tampa Bay Cycling Meetup, One Love Cycling Club, and Psyclepaths, amongst others. 4. kayaking/paddleboarding - Some of the best spots include the Hillsborough River, Little Manatee River, Myakka River, Withlacoochee, Rainbow Rivers, Suwannee River, Chassahowitzka River, Silver Springs, Caladesi Island, and Weedon Island Preserve. 5. Try a new restaurant! Explore a new neighborhood where you don’t normally eat at. Become inspired and get ideas from our local advertisers; take advantage of their Summer Specials, offers, and coupons advertised on all editions of Tampa Bay News and Lifestyles. 6. Visit Pier 60 in Clearwater for
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a beautiful sunset festival night. Sunsets at Pier 60 on Clearwater Beach operate year-round from two hours before, until two hours after sunset, weather permitting. The nightly sunset celebration features artisans, street performers, and world-famous Pier 60 sunsets. Current hours are 6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. 7. Take a tour of Tampa Bay via water taxi, Pirate Water Taxi, or any other water vessel! Choose a day to explore and see our beautiful city of Tampa Bay from a new point of view. 8. Attend a free concert at Curtis Hixon Park during their Rock The Park series. Rock the Park is a free monthly music series showcasing Central Florida’s musical talents of all genres. Join us on the FIRST THURSDAY of every month at 6:30 pm at Curtis Hixon Park in Downtown Tampa, FL. 9. The Ringling Museum of Art Admission is FREE on MONDAYS! One of the most photo-worthy museums around is the Ringling, located in Sarasota. This 66-acre estate was the legacy of John and Mable Ringling. The Ringling Museum of Art is The State Art Museum of Florida and has a remarkable collection of artwork, statues, circus history, and so much more. Be prepared to spend a whole day here, it’s worth it! 10. On a trip budget? Don’t worry, we live where others vacation! You don’t need to get on a plane to enjoy a luxurious experience in Paradise. Visit resortpass.com today, it makes exploring all the local resorts easy by selling you day passes to pools, spas, and access to all the amenities at some of the best hotels and resorts in town. Some hotels include The famous Don Cesar Hotel, The Fenway, and the Epicurean hotel. I hope that gives you a few options to choose from when you wonder what to do this Summer. Until next time,
Carla Dubis Tedeschi
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Great Clips- story continued from page 1 manager covering information technology, recruiting, and human resources. “We think a familyowned business is better for our customers,” said owner Lea Orchard. A longtime resident of Tampa, Lea got in on the ground floor when Great Clips first came to the Tampa Bay area in 2001. She was the first to bring the Great Clips franchise to her community. It wasn’t always easy. Over two decades ago, Great Clips did not yet have the renowned name or recognition in the Bay area. “At first, people thought we sold hair clips!” said Lea. Fast forward twenty years and Lea will be opening her thirteenth location at the end of May. There are now 85 Great Clips locations across the Tampa Bay area, and 4,700 total in the United States and Canada. You don’t need to ask the employees of Great Clips if they like what they do for a living; the proof is found on the faces of their satisfied customers. Friendly banter and customer
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relationships separate Great Clips from the rest of the wallet-friendly haircutting shops. This is one of the reasons that generations of customers keep coming back. The walls of the shops are lined with photos of all the little league baseball teams the shop has sponsored. Now, as adults, they remain loyal customers of their favorite shop. “It’s a wonderful feeling. You look at the wall of all the teams we’ve sponsored, and those kids are grownups now, and they keep coming back. We’re not a big conglomerate. It’s a family-owned business serving generations in the community. Every time I visit a shop, I know someone in the chair.” Lea is currently adding to her staff, looking for licensed cosmetologists and barbers. She offers competitive wages, benefits, and even a 401K. “I won’t keep anybody that I wouldn’t let cut my hair,” she explained the process of selecting the talented stylists that have become her second family in her many shops.
The stylists stay up to date on the newest trends in hair. They are seeing the departure of the man bun, the return of the mullet for men, and a modified mullet called a Wolf cut for women. The 70s Farrah Fawcett layer cut is making a comeback in 2022. Lea explained that people are finally returning for real haircuts after two years of either letting hair grow out or unfortunate home haircuts during the pandemic. “Working from home, people didn’t care, but they
are going back to the office or getting on Zoom, and they want to look good. During Covid, Walmart sold out of clippers,” she joked. “Now, they’re saying, ‘ok, I can’t cut my own hair anymore. It’s time for a professional.’” The stylists at Great Clips keep detailed notes on the computer for every client. As soon as you sit in the chair and the cape is draped and snapped closed, the stylist can recap what was done before and ask what the customer had in mind for this visit.
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$2 discount to military, firefighters, and police. Whether sponsoring little league, girls’ softball, USF Cuts for Cancer, golf tournaments, or the Tampa Bay Lightning, Lea is all about giving back to the community. She says that her shops will always be familyoriented, especially now that her son will continue helping her grow that legacy. “We offer affordable quality haircuts that fit the busy schedule of the whole family. We love being a family-owned business.” The following local stores are owned by the Orchard family: Carrollwood – located in the plaza with Fresh Market on the corner of Fletcher and Dale Mabry, in the Palms of “We check the notes. Consultation is huge. We tell them, ‘this is what we did last time. What do you want to do today?’ ” Technology has also helped reduce any wait time at the shop. Guests can check-in online and join the waitlist, ensuring little to no wait time when they arrive. “Our online check-in is amazing,” she said. “You can look and see what the wait is at a particular store. If there’s a 20-minute wait, you sign in right then, and 20 minutes later, you come in. No matter who came in here after you signed in online, you are in front of them. You get called first before the people who didn’t check in online.” Lea is a member of
Carrollwood at 13129 B, N Dale Mabry Hwy; (813) 969-2960 Lutz – located on the corner of Lutz Lake Fern and Dale Mabry, in Lutz Lake Crossing at 19231 N Dale Mabry Hwy; (813) 909-4125 Citrus Park- located across from Sickles High School on the corner of Sheldon and Gunn, in the Shoppes of Citrus Park at 7851 Gunn Hwy; (813) 920-1100 Pasco County – located on the corner of State Rd. 54 and Livingston, in the Shoppes at Grand Cypress at 23388 State Rd. 54; (813) 949-5999 Lea’s stores are all open 7 days a week for customer convenience.
several networking groups including the Carrollwood Area Business Association (CABA), where she was the 2012 president. She says one of the best things about networking is that people talk to her about their experiences in her shops. She said that her shops are family-oriented. Seventy percent of her customers are men and families. The women tend to come after their husband or child has had a haircut. While they can spend hundreds of dollars on color elsewhere, more women have discovered the benefit of saving money by coming to Great Clips for a $17 haircut. Haircuts for seniors and children are $15. Lea’s Great Clips salons also proudly provide a
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Medical Weightloss-
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Medical Weight Loss, LLC (269- SLIM) is headed by Dr. Gail Jachimek. The main clinic is located at 5111 Ehrlich Road. Their other weight loss clinics are in Wesley Chapel, FL., Lake Geneva and Waukesha, Wisconsin. Their prices have not increased since they began the medical weight loss practice. Dr. Jachimek and her husband are both Chiropractic physicians, and have those clinics in Carrollwood and Spring Hill. So, they also treat patients that are in pain from accident injuries, or just have unwanted neck or back pain! Their medical weight loss program combines pharmaceutical appetite suppressant medication, fat burning injections and pills, and a clinically proven diet with medical doctor and nursing support and counseling to help their patients reach their “target” weight goals. This physician supervised program helps those who have before tried and failed to lose unwanted pounds. Dr. Gail says, “We opened the clinic because I was entering menopause and gaining weight. When I asked my primary physician, as well as my doctor friends, for help, I got extremely rude responses. I was told to “push away from the table”. Dr. Gail does not want her patients to go through the same degrading experience. Determined to learn more, Dr. Jachimek joined the ASBP (American Society of Bariatric Physicians) and went to their symposiums for further education and
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Dr. Gail Jachimek tools. She discovered that there are many contributing factors to weight gain - not just your diet. Some of the major contributing factors included hormonal imbalances, thyroid issues, environmental toxins, autoimmune disease, type 2 diabetes, etc. It was then that she opened the main clinic in Tampa to help people dealing with the same frustrating weight gain frustration she had faced. They have since opened 3 more clinics in Florida and Wisconsin to help people with these problems. “At Medical Weight Loss, LLC, we have medical doctors, as well as nurse practitioners, that have been treating our patients successfully for years, so that the root cause of these problems can be addressed. Our registered nurses and supportive staff are there for you to help you every step of the way.” Medical weight loss plans are not new, and many are similar, but other programs usually involve significant upcharges and hidden fees. Dr. Jachimek’s
269-SLIM program is different. Her program is focused on the long-term
results, meaning, not only will the process safely take off your weight during the
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Suzy – Before / After
Makenzie – Before / After
active phase of the program, but also prevent the pounds from returning during the “maintenance phase”...(which is free)! This is no diet trend – This is looking at your medical history, evaluating your EKG, bloodwork and lifestyle. Then, their doctors propose a plan for you, and prescribe appropriate pharmaceutical appetite suppressant medication, fat burning injections, vitamin therapy and fat burning supplements. “The program is simple, inexpensive and easy to follow. We give you a large list of foods to buy/choose from,” says Dr. Jachimek. “The program is easy, because it is food bought in the grocery store, (no special foods to order) just
Kate – Before / After
regular meats, fruits and vegetables on our list. This factor also makes it more affordable, because you don’t have to buy special foods, or cook separate dinners if you have a family.” Under the supervision of their medical doctors, patients can drop 20 to 30 pounds in the first month. Dr. Jachimek said that it is common to see 5-10 pounds dropped in the first week. “We have had patients that have lost 17 pounds in their first week, as well as patients that have lost over a hundred pounds on our program”, says Dr. Jachimek. Accountability is also a major part of the program. Keeping the patients safe and on track, their nurses evaluate, and treat patients weekly to provide support and give suggestions on how to reach and maintain their target weight. Dr. Jachimek stresses that there are no price surprises at Medical Weight Loss, 269-SLIM. The initial visit is $195 and weekly visits are just $55. That’s it! This is what you have been waiting for! An inexpensive, easy and successful way to lose the unwanted pounds that have made you miserable for years. As their slogans say, “With 269- SLIM (MEDICALWEIGHTLOSSLLC.COM) -Weigh less for WAY less”…or “When you’re done fooling around, call us!”. Medical Weight Loss LLC is located at 5111 Ehrlich Road, Suite 128 in Tampa, 33624. For more information or to make an appointment, call (813) 269-SLIM (7546). Or visit their website at medicalweightlossllc.com. Their staff and nurses will be glad to answer your questions! Don’t forget to ask about getting a Free Week! We’ll see you at the beach…!
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