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Part of the reason behind San Antonio’s reputation as a big “small town” is our dedication to supporting the businesses led by our neighbors and friends. But as the city grows, the faces behind an organization can get lost. To bring those faces to the forefront, San Antonio Magazine introduces some of the game-changers and go-to professionals who make a difference in our great city. Photography by Sarah Brooke Lyons
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The Face of DUAL LANGUAGE EMPOWERMENT ST. MARY MAGDALEN SCHOOL St. Mary Magdalen is a Catholic, dual language, co-educational school of empowerment. Students engage in a dynamic academic experience preparing them for college and heaven. SMMS cultivates a growth mindset, bilingualism, multiculturalism and strong character inspired by the gospel and Catholic social teaching. SMMS offers opportunities to grow in excellence through diverse extracurricular programs, including athletics, clubs, and the Successmaker academic excellence program. SMMS prepares and supports 3 years old through 8th grade students to excel in high school and college through the graduate support program. 1700 Clower St., San Antonio, TX 78201, 210-735-1381, stmmsa.org Mia, Jude and Loren
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The Face of REAL ESTATE PHYLLIS BROWNING COMPANY Known for selling some of the city’s most elite addresses, Jennifer Shemwell is one of the most respected names in San Antonio real estate following closely in the footsteps of her mother, Phyllis Browning, as a luxury real estate agent, trendsetter and community leader. Shemwell took over the leadership of Phyllis Browning Company in 2009. She loves to spot new trends in the market and bring cutting-edge technology and new techniques into the company. Phyllis Browning Company, an exclusive affiliate of Christie’s International Real Estate, is the largest locally owned and independent company in San Antonio doing over twice the volume in sales as its nearest competitor. With over 23 years’ experience, Shemwell is consistently recognized by the San Antonio Business Journal as one of the city’s top luxury real estate agents. Her clients call her to find “that dream home not on the market.” Shemwell prides herself on her discretion and confidentiality. A graduate of Yale University and fluent in three languages, Shemwell loves people. She enjoys mentoring new agents and helping people become their best. With clients, it’s all about creating a worry-free experience and making the sales process as simple as possible. 6101 Broadway, San Antonio, TX 78209 210-824-7878, phyllisbrowning.com Jennifer Shemwell, President
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The Face of BANKING BROADWAY BANK Broadway Bank has been the face of local banking for more than 75 years. From our humble beginnings as a small neighborhood bank, we have grown into one of the largest independently owned banks in Texas. With $3.4 billion in assets, Broadway Bank offers personal, private, business banking and wealth management services. Our highly experienced team of banking professionals have a solid commitment to our customers to uphold our mission to deliver the best banking experience— resulting in lasting relationships. Excellence, collaboration and personalized service is what you can expect from Broadway Bank. Visit any of our 39 financial centers in San Antonio, Austin or the surrounding areas to experience our one-of-a-kind service. We look forward to serving you and our communities for another 75 years. 1177 N.E. Loop 410, San Antonio, TX 78209, 210-283-6500, broadway.bank, Member FDIC (From left) Kevin Rademacher, Sherry Gonzalez, Grace Rodriguez-Elliott, Scott Matlock, Willie Watkins
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The Face of PIZZA STOUT’S PIZZA COMPANY Jason Stout’s “baked to order” pizzeria doesn’t believe in offering pizza that has been sitting out and then reheated. What you will get at Stout’s is a complete start to finish pizza experience. After you order, watch your pizza start as a dough ball, come out of a 650-degree stone oven and travel straight to your table. Our dough is made daily in house with the finest olive oils and love. Completing the experience with the best ingredients and customer service—that’s Stout’s! In 2012, we added a food truck and were able to bring our pizza to many parts of the city and the Texas Hill Country. In May of 2015, we opened our second location. Stout’s partnered with a vineyard and opened an outdoor patio trattoria called Stout’s at Grape Creek Trattoria. Located on the Wine Road 290, we serve our pizza, paninis, salads, cheese plates and pastas. Not only do we have our restaurant at Grape Creek, they also bottle our very first wine, a 2014 Sangiovese. We opened our third location this December in New Braunfels, with a fourth on the way in 2017 at Shaenfield and Loop 1604. Let’s just say we’re keeping busy and taking pleasure in the atmosphere of growth! Northwoods, 1742 N. Loop 1604 E., Ste. 123, San Antonio, TX 78232, 210-549-0821 Grape Creek Vineyards, 10587 E. Hwy. 290, Fredericksburg, TX 78624, 830-644-2710 Oak Run, 1850 W. State Hwy. 46, Ste. 101, New Braunfels, TX 78132, 830-302-7204 StoutsPizza.com Jason Stout, Owner
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The Face of DIGITAL MARKETING GILES-PARSCALE, INC. Giles-Parscale (GP) is the largest design + digital agency in San Antonio with more than 50 years combined experience in branding, marketing, and advertising for a wide variety of diverse clients located across the United States. We are, first, however, storytellers, bringing client stories to life through branding, campaign and marketing initiatives, turning these campaigns into experiences that touch people. Combined with our knowledge of effective marketing and advertising, GP knows how to get attention from specific audiences — precisely at the right place and right time. It is our strategic blend of award-winning design experience, innovative web development, and digital marketing strategy that makes us unique, setting us apart from the competition. GP offers years of expertise in these areas, creating a cohesive, engaging brand story for its clients across all media platforms. While we are a nationwide firm, GP is engrained in the San Antonio and South Texas community and passionate about growing San Antonio businesses and organizations. We have proven experience in identifying and creating brand essence, expanding reach, enhancing user experience, and increasing awareness, affinity and loyalty through methods designed to identify, connect and touch target audiences through innovative and effective marketing strategies. 321 Sixth St., San Antonio, TX 78215, 210-224-8378, gilesparscale.com Brad Parscale and Jill Giles
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The Face of HEARING HEALTHCARE DOSS AUDIOLOGY & HEARING CENTER Dr. Phallon Doss has successfully secured her place as a leader in hearing healthcare. She graduated Summa Cum Laude from Texas Woman’s University, and received her Doctorate of Audiology from the University of North Texas. She has extensive experience in a wide range of audiologic procedures, including diagnostic hearing examinations, hearing aid selection and fitting, electrophysiology, and cochlear implant programming. In addition to running a successfully private practice, she also teaches distance learning audiology courses for the University of Guyana in South America. Dr. Doss is committed to improving her patient’s quality of life through restored hearing. The Doss Audiology & Hearing Center team is equipped to identify and treat hearing loss in infant through geriatric patients with the latest hearing technology. In addition to her clinical endeavors, Dr. Doss is also known for her philanthropic work. She hosts community events for children with hearing loss and Doss Audiology’s Annual Hear for the Holidays Giveaway provides a free pair of hearing aids for someone in financial need. Most of all, Dr. Doss prides herself on delivering unparalleled service, knowledge, and hearing expertise to the greater San Antonio area. 5000 Schertz Pkwy., Ste. 300, Schertz, TX 78154 210-819-5002, dossaudiology.com Phallon Doss, Au.D., CCC-A
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The Face of CUSTOM CABINETRY AND FURNITURE PIECES CALIFORNIA CLOSETS OF THE TEXAS HILL COUNTRY Jill and Daniel Siegel are not your average business owners. Jill, a Texas native, has made Central Texas her home for many years. She has various accomplishments in the business community and channels her passion for holistic health and wellness through teaching yoga and meditation classes. As for Daniel, with 20 years as a professional musician playing with the likes of Willie Nelson, Steve Earle and Eddie Vedder and performing on the Tonight Show with Jay Leno, it’s fair to say that Daniel has a wealth of diverse and storied experiences and influences. The Siegels started working with California Closets long before owning the San Antonio and Austin branches. Previously, they worked at CalClosets Corporate working with Design Technology and the Seattle branch’s design team, respectively, for a combined total of 25 years experience. With their extensive resumes in working with the company, they have been able to lead their team to much success in the Texas Hill Country and truly transform their clients’ homes. Whether your modern condo in bustling downtown San Antonio needs more efficient closet storage or your traditional-style single-family suburban home needs a garage storage system to hold your growing collection of outdoor gear, the team at California Closets San Antonio will design the perfect locally crafted custom cabinetry and furniture pieces for your home. 280 E. Basse Road, Ste. 103, San Antonio, TX 78209, 210-829-1991 californiaclosetstxhillcountry.com Daniel and Jill Siegel
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The Face of WOMEN’S OB/GYN HEALTHCARE INSTITUTE FOR WOMEN’S HEALTH As San Antonio’s largest OB/GYN practice, the Institute for Women’s Health understands the healthcare needs of our city’s women. That’s why we offer extended clinic hours at eight locations throughout San Antonio, online appointment scheduling and more than 30 physicians who specialize in all areas of OB/GYN care, including fertility treatment and menopause management. In addition to Karen Carcamo, M.D., M.P.H., the call group featured here sees patients in two convenient locations: Medical Center Tower I and the Westover Hills Medical Office Building at 3903 Wiseman Blvd. As spouses and parents themselves, these physicians understand the delicate balance between giving so much to others and prioritizing your own healthcare needs. An annual well-woman exam is an important opportunity for women to discuss their health concerns with their OB/GYN. Physicians with the Institute for Women’s Health take a personalized approach to treatment, recognizing that each patient’s comprehensive healthcare plan is unique. We offer state-of-the-art technology and ensure our team of physicians are always at the forefront of women’s health services and treatment. At the Institute for Women’s Health, we take care of you, because you take care of everyone else. Visit us at www.ifwh.org or on Facebook to learn more about our services or to schedule an appointment. Medical Center Tower I, 7950 Floyd Curl Drive, Ste. 600, San Antonio, TX 78229, 210-615-8585, ifwh.org (From left) Katherine Cornforth, M.D.; Jamie Nolan, D.O.; Paula Bilica, D.O.; Valentin Almendarez Jr., M.D.; Jessica Guerrero, M.D.
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The Face of PERSONAL INJURY LAW TINSMAN & SCIANO, INC. TINSMAN & SCIANO, Inc. has been representing clients in San Antonio and throughout the state of Texas for more than 45 years. Founded on the premise that each client’s case is of the utmost importance, our dedicated team of attorneys and support staff is committed to providing the firm’s clients with the best possible legal representation. Our attorneys have the experience, training and resources to handle serious and complex litigation including claims involving bodily injuries, wrongful death, trucking and vehicular collisions, defective products, medical malpractice, unsafe premises, trust disputes, will contests, and disputes regarding oil and gas royalties. Tinsman & Sciano, Inc. is rated AV® Preeminent™ by Martindale-Hubbell® and has been recognized by U.S. News – Best Lawyers /Woodward/White, Inc. in each of their “Best Law Firms™” issues since they first started their rankings in 2010. 10107 McAllister Freeway, San Antonio, TX 78216, 210-225-3121, toll free: 800-292-9999, tsslawyers.com (From left) Aaron Valadez, Grant McFarland*, Stephen F. Lazor, Dennis Moore, Daniel J.T. Sciano**, Lawrence J. Webb, Sharon Savage *Board Certified by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization in Personal Injury Trial Law. **Board Certified by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization in both Civil Trial Law and Personal Injury Trial Law.
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The Face of WEALTH MANAGEMENT PLATINUM WEALTH SOLUTIONS As an investment advisor representative with Platinum Wealth Solutions of Texas, Jennifer Scroggins utilizes her over 20 years of experience to provide comprehensive wealth management services that help individuals, families, executives and small-business owners meet their financial objectives. She develops highly customized investment strategies for each of her clients based on their investment goals, risk tolerance and time horizon that can help provide peace of mind. Jennifer has a passion for teaching and building relationships in support of other women and was recently selected as a founding member of the advisory council to Signator Investors, Inc.’s national network for women advisors. Her career came alive working with other women who faced familiar financial challenges that possibly intimidated them. She fully understands the emotions surrounding the decision-making process and through the building of strong client relationships, she motivates people to be proactive about making those “tough” decisions. Dedicated to the service, support and success of her clients, she provides all of her clients with customized portfolio design with a personal approach. Her goal is to help clients identify and accomplish their financial objectives, which generally include protecting their families and/or businesses, accumulating assets for retirement and transferring wealth to loved ones. 3522 Paesanos Pkwy., Ste. 100, San Antonio, TX 78231, 210-998-5010 (main), 210-789-2003 (cell), jscroggins@jhnetwork.com, jenscroggins.com Registered Representative/Securities and Investment Advisory Services offered through Signator Investors, Inc., Member FINRA, SIPC, a Registered Investment Advisor. 28411 Northwestern Hwy., Suite 1300, Southfield, MI 48034. 248-663-4700. Platinum Wealth Solutions of Texas, LLC, is an independent firm affiliated with Michigan Financial Companies-John Hancock Financial Network. 225-20151028-259517
Jennifer Scroggins, Investment Advisor Representative
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The Face of ACTIVE ADULT LIVING BLUE SKIES OF TEXAS—SAN ANTONIO’S FINEST LIFE PLAN COMMUNITY Live the exciting traditions of high standards and good times with friends who know how to get the most out of retirement. Whether you are a retired military officer or an accomplished retiree from another career field, Blue Skies caters to your active lifestyle, at your pace. It’s about connecting, it’s about shared experience, and it’s about getting the most out of the retirement you so richly deserve. Our active lifestyle and resort setting offers multiple dining and entertainment venues, fitness centers, outdoor sports facilities, craft & woodworking shop, gardening center, on-site boat & RV storage, libraries, computer center, indoor pools, walking & riding trails, game rooms, and chapels, plus highest-rated longterm care, rehabilitation services and hospice care. Live life to the fullest! Our exciting living options include luxury apartments, quaint cottages, loft-style condominiums and ranch-style houses—all in a small-town, pet-friendly environment with the friendliest residents in all of San Antonio. When you love life you never grow old...at Blue Skies the love affair continues! Our culture of tradition and accomplishment is celebrated and shared by our residents.Retirement living at its best! We may have changed our name, but not our TOP RATINGS and we want you, individuals from all walks of life, to join us under OUR new Blue Skies! 4917 Ravenswood Drive, San Antonio, TX 78227; 5100 John D. Ryan Blvd., San Antonio, TX 78245; 800-891-6029, BlueSkiesofTexas.org (From left) Edward and Phyllis Lubbers, Jim and Vickie Phelps, Dolores O’Hara, Keith Shumaker, William O’Hara
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The Face of COMMERCIAL LITIGATION AND REAL ESTATE LAW PATEL | GAINES In 2013, attorneys, Rahul B. Patel and Grant M. Gaines, established Patel | Gaines, a Texas-based law firm, with a similar goal in mind: to fulfill their clients’ needs by applying innovative solutions to complex legal issues. Rahul’s proficiency in property tax litigation and real estate law combined with Grant’s forthright litigation flair are truly the perfect combination for clients seeking representation in an array of commercial real estate, commercial litigation, and property tax litigation matters. Together, Grant and Rahul have formed a strong, aggressive, and talented legal team that has garnered attention for generating “out of the box” solutions and advocating successfully for their clients. Their motto “simplicity is strength” is applied to all areas of their practice—from client management to their litigation strategies. “We make it our objective to look at the big picture, our clients’ goals, and tailor a legal plan to effectuate their needs. Our clients’ business truly is our number one priority.” Patel | Gaines is truly unlike most traditional law firms; they are a zealous, unique, and successful legal practice with a team that is ready and able to take on any challenge and help clients achieve their goals. 14414 Blanco Road, Ste. 320, San Antonio, TX 78216 221 W. Exchange Ave., Ste. 206A, Fort Worth, TX 76164 patelgaines.com Rahul B. Patel and Grant M. Gaines
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The Face of CUSTOM HOME BUILDERS BRADY COLT CUSTOM HOMES Brady Colt Custom Homes represents the future of the home building industry; we are eager to give our customers the personal attention that they deserve. We specialize in truly custom homes of all styles—if you can imagine it, we can build it. Quickly after starting Brady Colt Custom Homes and speaking with owners who had built homes before, Brady Johanson realized there was a large gap in the market for a builder who truly had the client’s best interest in mind. Too many homeowners have had bad experiences with builders who refuse to depart from their usual methods to address their clients’ needs and desires. We believe the custom home building process can and should be an enjoyable experience, and our clients’ satisfaction is our number one priority. We are confident that we bring an unparalleled professionalism to the home building industry. We have a simple but effective business philosophy that we strive to adhere to every day: Be enthusiastic, be completely transparent, and treat our clients’ money and homes as if they were our own. 22211 I-10 W., Ste. 1206, San Antonio, TX 78257 210-279-5367, bradycoltcustomhomes.com brady@bradycoltcustomhomes.com Brady Johanson, Owner/Builder
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The Face of THE PHIPPS PHIPPS ANDERSON DEACON LLP, PHIPPS MOORE LLP, THE PHIPPS & PARAMOUR Martin Phipps founded his law firms with a mission of creating and leading a unique law firm like no other. From his contemporary industrial office space, The Phipps building, and with his team of rock star attorneys, Martin fights big business and insurance companies on a local and national platform. A true Texan, Martin fell in love with San Antonio while attending law school at the prestigious St. Mary’s University School of Law. His accomplishments during the Rice Cases against Bayer CropScience include the largest settlement in an agricultural case in U.S. History. He’s also battled hundreds of cases against insurance companies for years. His passion inspires the team to compete with the largest firms in the nation. As Martin puts it, “In San Antonio we may prefer a tortilla over bread, but we are full of heart and have an unwavering pride in ourselves because we know who we are.” Martin donates frequently to local charities and carries the values of Honesty, Integrity and Character with him through all of his pursuits. The Phipps building, made of steel, glass and concrete, is located in the Museum Reach on the San Antonio River. Constructed in 2014, Martin contributed to the aesthetic and overall design of the building, inside and outside. The building houses two law firms (Phipps Anderson Deacon LLP and Phipps Moore LLP) and is home to San Antonio’s premier rooftop bar, Paramour. Martin’s vision and tenacity is boundless. His love for promoting San Antonio on a national stage is only rivaled by his love for his children. 102 9th St., San Antonio, TX 78215 210-340-9877, phippsandersondeacon.com Martin J. Phipps, Trial Attorney
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The Face of BARRE FITNESS PURE BARRE SAN ANTONIO Sisters Courtney Stanton and Kelly Price opened Pure Barre in San Antonio over two years ago and have captured a group of dedicated and inspiring clients that are like family. Inside Pure Barre’s spacious, mirror-lined studio, clients work to sculpt long, lean and lifted muscles. Pure Barre targets the areas of the body women struggle with most, such as the stomach, seat, thighs and arms. Pure Barre’s tried-and-true technique ensures the moves are good for the body with careful stretching throughout the workout. The classes protect clients’ joints by avoiding bouncing movements. Students even glean a meditative benefit, as the focus required allows them to block out the stresses of life for the entire 55-minute class. The staff is there from the moment you walk in the doors and are always warm and welcoming. The studio is a judgement-free zone where clients of all fitness levels come to encourage one another to lift, tone and burn together. As soon as the studio doors close the well-trained, Pure Barre certified teachers are serious and are sure to give you a killer, total-body workout. Take advantage of their New Client Special: only $99 for one month of unlimited Pure Barre classes! 21019 Hwy. 281, Ste. 826, San Antonio, TX 78258, 210-529-1728, purebarre.com/tx-stoneoak (Standing from left) Co-owner Courtney Stanton, co-owner Kelly Price, Cindy Jennings, Leah Skinner, Marina Ginn, Jessica Weed; (sitting from left) Kristi Gaspard, Marilena Gerosa, Elizabeth Lozano, Celina Lozano; not pictured: Lauren Gossett and Katie Christolear
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The Face of ARCHITECTURAL STONE & TILE MATERIALS MARKETING Proudly residing in San Antonio, Materials Marketing is the oldest, largest, and only fully integrated manufacturer of hand-carved architectural and dimensional stone. Founded in 1965, we own and operate our fabrication facilities and have 10 showrooms nationwide. Drawing on decades of experience combined with our master stone carvers, we carry on traditions that have existed since ancient Greece. We work closely with residential and commercial architects, homeowners, and designers to bring thousands of beautiful homes and spaces to fruition. Our high level of craftsmanship demands only the best quarried stone, ensuring your project not only represents the aesthetics you desire, but also outlives any fleeting trend. Visit our showroom to work with the best in the industry and view our showroom addition that showcases our exterior stone capabilities. 120 W. Josephine St., San Antonio, TX 78212, 210-785-2048, mstoneandtile.com (From left) Michele Iapicco, Mark Olivarria, Terri Villafranco, Teri Shelton, Michael Mortensen
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The Face of FIDUCIARY TRUST TEXAS FINANCIAL ADVISORY Here at Texas Financial Advisory, we are always saying the F-word. No, not that word! The one that applies to the world of investments and investment advice. The word that I am referring to is FIDUCIARY. Most are not aware that the financial industry operates on two standards of care, Suitability or Fiduciary. In essence the “suitability” standard the salesperson needs to know their client and their financial situation and recommend products that are suitable for the client’s situations. The fiduciary standard does take the process quite a bit further. For example, the additional requirements include putting the client’s best interests first, acting with prudence in concert with good judgment of a professional, providing full and fair disclosure, and avoiding conflicts of interests and manage any unavoidable conflicts in the clients’ favor. Texas Financial Advisory founded by Brooklynn Chandler Willy, J.D., RFC, CDFA operates 100% on the fiduciary standard. We are a comprehensive, holistic advisory firm that goes beyond the investment counseling most investors settle for. The formula for our clients’ success includes advanced planning such as college funding for the high income wage earner, wealth enhancement, wealth transfer, wealth protection, retirement income planning, charitable planning and much more. You may have tried the rest, but now it is time to try the best. Please visit our website at TexasFinancialAdvisory.com and listen to the Texas Financial Advisory Radio Show every Sunday on WOAI 1200 at 11 a.m. or on KTSA 550AM/107.1 FM at 1 p.m. 20650 Stone Oak Pkwy., Ste. 100, San Antonio, TX 78258, 210-530-1292, texasfinancialadvisory.com Investment Advisory Services offered through Global Financial Private Capital, LLC, an SEC Registered Investment Advisor. SEC registration does not imply a certain level of skill or training.
Brooklynn Chandler Willy, J.D., RFC, CDFA
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The Face of DERMATOLOGY TEXAS DERMATOLOGY AND LASER SPECIALISTS Offering a full range of treatments for patients of all ages, Texas Dermatology and Laser Specialists is a top San Antonio dermatology office. Also located in Seguin and at the Dominion, our dermatologists are highly qualified and experienced. Utilizing the latest technologies, we provide all of the best therapies available for skin problems and diseases. Our dermatologists are experts in treating skin conditions with laser technology, phototherapy and a complete range of dermatological procedures and services. In addition, our specialists provide cosmetic treatments, including laser hair removal, cosmetic fillers, medical ear piercing, chemical peels and more. 3320 Oakwell Court, San Antonio, TX 78218 210-829-5180, texasdls.com John Browning, M.D., F.A.A.D.
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The Face of ALLERGY CARE STONE OAK ALLERGY Our philosophy is simple: We will make a positive difference in every patient’s quality of life who walks through our door. We specialize in treatment of environmental allergies, asthma, and immune problems as well as allergies to foods, medications, and stinging insects. Every patient is unique, and sometimes thinking outside of the box on how to help each person individually can make all the difference. In addition to the symptoms we typically associate with allergies like runny nose, congestion, and itchy eyes, our patients may exhibit other complaints such as headaches, skin issues, and an overall rundown feeling. We see patients of all ages, from infants to older adults. Many patients come to us after having lived with symptoms for years. My goal is to help everyone live life to the fullest without having to deal with struggles associated with allergies and to avoid delay in achieving relief. Let’s get you better right away. We’d love for you to meet our wonderful physician assistant, Faye Crowell, as well. Give us a call! 155 E. Sonterra Blvd., Ste. 101, 210-494-0690, stoneoakallergy.com Amanda Trott-Gregorio, M.D., ABAI certified