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BEATS FOR BRISTOL: LOCAL MOM’S NONPROFIT PROVIDES SUPPORT, DOPPLER RENTAL FOR WOMEN WHO HAVE EXPERIENCED PREGNANCY OR INFANT LOSS
For many couples, pregnancy is filled with excitement and anticipation. But too often a pregnancy ends in tragedy — a tragedy that could have been prevented. That was the reality for Greenwood mom, Katie Sparks. Never one to be defeated, Sparks found a way to turn her tragedy into triumph.
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9 Paving The Way: Central Nine
Career Center Gives High School Students a Head Start at Their Careers
13 Beats For Bristol: Local Mom’s
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18 Business Spotlight: Christie Foot & Ankle
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In 2017, the former Jonathan Byrd Cafeteria was magnificently transformed into The Nest Event Center, a versatile venue already hosting dozens of memorable events. But do you know about The Shoppes at The Nest? Just inside the doors at 200 Byrd Way, you’ll find a growing list of beautiful, warm, eclectic shops and offices, all locally owned by your friends and neighbors. This holiday season, we invite you to visit us at The Shoppes at The Nest. Pop in, wander around, make new friends and discover your new favorite place to Shop Local. 4 / GREENWOOD COMMUNITY MAGAZINE / DECEMBER 2018 / atGreenwood.com
THE NEST EVENT CENTER The Nest is a versatile event venue on the Metropolitan Indianapolis Southside providing conference, wedding and special event facilities. Owners, Lindel and Kristee Anderson and their team bring years of experience planning memorable events of all types and sizes. The key to their success lies in the team’s creativity and attention to detail, producing successful meetings and unforgettable celebrations. The experienced and talented team of creatives and event planners can make any event into a stress-free and memorable experience in the beautiful, state-of-the-art facility.
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BAYBERRY SPA Are you ready for a decadent pause from the stressors of life? You don’t have to travel far to find it. Our massage and body treatments are tailored to provide the perfect way to unwind. Come see what makes Bayberry Spa a hidden gem in Greenwood. Call or book online today and fall in love with your body again. Call (317) 893-5370 or visit Bayberryspa.com.
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BRICKHOUSE COFFEE CO. Brickhouse Coffee Co. was established in 2013 and is locally owned and operated by the Stayton family. They were invited to be apart of The Nest in early 2017 and had their grand opening in October of the same year. At Brickhouse, you can find fresh roasted coffee beans, a full espresso bar menu as well as non-coffee drinks and pastries sourced by other local businesses. Craft Coffee Community with Brickhouse and experience all they have to offer! Hours: M-F 6am-6pm, Sat 8am-8pm, Closed Sunday. Visit brickhousecoffee.co and follow them at @brickhousecoffeeco on Instagram and Facebook.
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QUEEN ANNE’S FARMHOUSE AND FLOWER SHOPPE Queen Anne's Farmhouse and Flower Shoppe offers a unique farm to table concept. Whether it is a gift made by a local artisan, a piece of artwork by a local artist, a plant in an up-cycled antique piece or locally-sourced fresh flower arrangement, you are sure to support local from your purchases in our shop. Did you know, we ALSO offer a variety of classes as well as agratherapy classes! Classes rotate monthly and offer a variety of arts, crafts and trades. Busy and on the go? Not a problem, schedule a private class to meet your schedule.
Keystone Chiropractic is a neurologically-based chiropractic office based out of Carmel, Indiana. The owners are Dr. Tim and Melissa Towne. They opened their second location in Greenwood inside The Nest after they realized the need to help people on the south side of Indy. They have a unique approach to chiropractic care with unique results helping people of all ages prosper in Hope, Health and Life.
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Materia Medica Herbal Blending Bar is a new herbal apothecary spa that is focused on wellness and skincare from the inside out. Our one-of-a-kind spa offers holistic services (facials, waxing, makeup) with a mindful, chemical- free approach. Our philosophy includes taking care of yourself at home with Eminence Organics and customizable herbal products made by us! Visit us at materiamedicaspa.com and on Facebook and Instagram or email us at materiamedicaspa2@gmail.com.
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1. PUERTO VALLARTA MEXICAN RESTAURANT Tantalize your taste buds with the fabulous flavors of truly authentic Mexican cuisine. Enjoy Chicken Quesadillas, Tacos, Carne Asada, Chimichangas and so much more, all freshly prepared. Our family friendly dining environment makes it a good night out for everyone, and kids eat for only $2.99 every Sunday and Monday! Join us for a flavorful evening of Mexican food and fun and don’t forget our famous Margaritas. Enjoy the real thing.
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2. MAIN STREET GRILLE Main Street Grille is locally owned and operated and family friendly, located on the southwest corner of Emerson and Main Street in Greenwood, just west of I-65, exit 99. Our menu is very extensive and features a large appetizer selection, house made soups, salads, entrees, sandwiches, including what is said to be the best breaded tenderloin around, made from scratch spaghetti and meatballs and our famous wood fired pizza. Main Street's fantastic flavors come from quality ingredients and fresh made recipes. We also feature many local craft beer selections on our draft system. At Main Street Grille, you can dine in casual comfort, enjoying 9 strategically located TVs featuring the NFL TICKET, or sit on our pet friendly patio. Regardless, you will enjoy your experience from our friendly bar and wait staff. Believe the hype, we're that good.
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CENTRAL NINE CAREER CENTER GIVES HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS A HEAD START AT THEIR CAREERS Writer / Christy Heitger-Ewing Photography Provided
Located in Greenwood, the Central Nine (C9) Career Center is an area career & technical school dedicated to developing the knowledge and skills necessary to prepare students for employment in a chosen career or furthering their education at a post-secondary institution. C9, which opened in the fall of 1972, partners with nine high schools — Beech Grove, Center Grove, Franklin Central, Franklin Community, Greenwood, Indian Creek, Perry Meridian, Southport & Whiteland Community to provide students with
practical, hands-on technical training and education that prepares them for college or the workforce. All classes are either dual credit or certification based. “Our goal is to give these students the lessons and tools they need in their industry so that by the time they leave here, they are employable and college ready,” says Tiffany Sansone, Media Communications Specialist for C9. “When they graduate, they have work experience, a portfolio and a resume.” Open to juniors and seniors (and occasionally sophomores), C9 offers 28 programs in seven different concentrations
to help students discover their passion. For instance, they offer a culinary program that operates a restaurant called “To the Nines.” Open to the public on most Fridays throughout the school year, guests may enjoy either buffet style or a four-course meal. “Everything is run by our students — both front of house and behind the scenes — whether they are ordering supplies or figuring out the amount of ingredients they’ll need to make certain dishes,” Sansone says. “They’re also learning customer service skills by interacting with guests.”
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C9 also has a Landscaping program with the only school shrimp farm in the state. The Construction, HVAC and Landscaping program builds a real house that is auctioned off to the public. Last year’s house sold in 12 hours of going on the market. They have a Burn House on the property that’s used by students studying EMT, Fire & Rescue and Criminal Justice so that they can practice navigating a dark, smoky environment with little to no visibility. They also have a welding area, auto garages and visual arts workshop with video green rooms. C9 recently added programs such as early childhood education, precision machining and aviation (both maintenance and operations). One of their most popular programs is Criminal Justice in which students learn things like handcuffing techniques and court procedures. In addition, C9 has a separate division that offers adult ed classes in the evening for folks who are looking to finish their high school educations, want to learn a second language or are intent on pursuing a new career path. Central Nine reminds students that trade workers are in great demand these days as there is a shortage of workers entering the field. “So often the message students hear is, ‘You can’t get a job without a college degree,” Sansone says. “People forget the need and demand for non-college careers that can also be fulfilling and successful.” The 45 C9 instructors are different from typical high school instructors in that they are currently working in their fields. For instance, one of the criminal justice instructors is the Franklin Chief of Police. Their culinary instructor is a chef who has traveled the country cooking for celebrities. Their auto instructors were recently nominated for a teaching excellence award because of how skillfully they take what they know in the field and apply it in the classroom. Students are certainly grateful for the 10 / GREENWOOD COMMUNITY MAGAZINE / DECEMBER 2018 / atGreenwood.com
What Students Study
instruction they receive at C9. Former student Brittany Parrish, now an engineer and lead team manager at Honda Manufacturing, says she appreciated the “hands-on learning” at C9. “I would encourage anyone considering vocational education to check into and really understand all of the great things that
can come out of it,” Parrish says. “For me, it was a great experience and had a major impact on both my personal and career success.” Central Nine is located at 1999 US 31 South in Greenwood. For more information, call 317-888-4401 or visit central9.k12.in.us.
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Franklin’s Premier 55 Young’s Creek and Older Community Luxury Apartments Compass Park is excited to announce our new, elegant, 55 and older luxury apartments that will lay along the banks of Young’s Creek, overlooking the beautiful countryside of our campus.
Sizes Available 1 Bedroom 1,110 Sq. Ft. 2 Bedroom 1,285 Sq. Ft. 3 Bedroom 1,679 Sq. Ft. Contact Chelsea Procter cprocter@compasspark.org (317)-346-1409 690 State St, Franklin, IN 46131
OUR AMENITIES • Solid Wood Cabinetry • Stone Countertops • Walk-in Showers • Walk-in Closets • Carpet/Ceramic Flooring • Balconies Overlooking Park-like Setting • Underground Parking with Storage • Club House with Gathering Area and Coffee Bar • Roof Top Garden/Patio • Fully Furnished Stainless Steel Appliances • Basic Cable, Internet and Phone Included • All Utilities Included • One Meal/Day per Person Included • 24 Hour Security • Snow Bird Discount
CAMPUS AMENITIES • Fitness Area with Lap Pool • Three Chefs on Campus • Partnerships with Franklin College • A Bistro serves Breakfast or Lunch • Archway Dining Room serves Lunch or Dinner • A Pub • Two Chapels • Lighted Walking Trails • Salon and Spa Services • Shelter Houses and Gazebos • Computer Lab • Library • Event Center • Stocked Pond for Fishing • Garden Area • Guest Rooms • Continuum of Care
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For many couples, pregnancy is filled with excitement and anticipation. But too often a pregnancy ends in tragedy — a tragedy that could have been prevented. That was the reality for Greenwood mom, Katie Sparks. During a routine checkup, the doctor discovered her baby’s heart was no longer beating. Like many other moms who experience a stillbirth, Sparks’ experience was traumatic from the time of receiving the news of the loss to the lack of sensitivity in the way hospital staff handled her questions and inquiries in the immediate aftermath. For Sparks, the effects of the loss
compounded in ways she never expected. First came the physical complications like hemorrhaging, and then, of course, the emotional effects like post-traumatic anxiety from hormones and grief. Then, just three months later, she became pregnant again, causing a collision of post-partum hormones and new pregnancy hormones. Sparks carried the pregnancy to term and delivered a “rainbow baby” (the first birth after a miscarriage or stillbirth) but not without her fair share of anxiety. Never one to be defeated, Sparks found a way to turn her tragedy into triumph. Realizing there were likely dozens of other women who’d experienced the same thing, Sparks decided to do something about the lack of support and resources she had after
the stillbirth. “After my experience, my eyes were opened to the lack of resources a lot of women have to help them cope with loss or prevent it,” she says. “After my son was born, I knew God wanted me to do something to help people handle their loss because it can be very isolating.” So, in May 2011, Sparks founded Beats for Bristol, named for the daughter she lost. Her mission was to help other moms through the grieving process and connect them to support groups. In doing so, she uncovered some startling research. “The US has one of the highest maternal and infant mortality rates of similarly developed
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countries,” Sparks says. “Plus, statistics show that the anxiety and depression that comes with coping with that loss affects the subsequent pregnancy. Beats for Bristol connects those two headlines.” The original goal upon launching Beats for Bristol was to start small and help moms in Indiana. But within three days of launching her website, Sparks’ work took her on a different track. “I got a call from a mom in Oregon and I helped to connect her to the resources she needed,” she says. “Now I talk to women in all 50 states and six different countries. I’ve helped more moms outside of Indiana than in state. It underscores how fetal mortality is a global issue and proves how important women’s emotions are to future pregnancies.” Connecting moms to appropriate resources was a great first step, but Sparks wanted to do something that provided an ounce of prevention and some peace of mind. She wanted to buy doppler fetal monitors so she could rent them to moms allowing them to hear the baby’s heartbeat and put their minds at ease. So, Sparks and some friends put together a small dine to donate fundraiser, some memorial walks, and the most successful of all, the Touch a Truck event. Touch a Truck invites guests for a $5 cover fee to check out 40 different types of trucks like cranes, Hummers and limousines. They can get in, touch, honk the horn and vote for their favorite. “We had a huge turnout, music was playing, we had plenty of food vendors, and the truck owners got really competitive with each other for the coveted ‘Best Truck’ title,” Sparks says. The events raised enough funds for Sparks to purchase the Dopplers. The Dopplers are FDA approved and under full warranty. Moms can rent the device for free, but a $25 donation is appreciated. Beats for Bristol cautions patients that it is to be used to supplement standard medical care, not to replace it.
Founder Katie Sparks with her children.
The overwhelming success has been thrilling for Sparks who was previously a teacher. But she admits running the organization alone has not been easy. “I talk to 50 women a month from all over the world,” she says. “It’s a heavy load for me as a single mom. About a year and a half ago, I reached a point where I thought it was getting to be too much for me. But I thought it over carefully and realized how important it is to help these moms, so, I decided to quit teaching and do this nonprofit full-time.” Besides the anonymous donation, Sparks has received generous donations from families who’ve heard about the organization and families who donate to
sponsor a doppler in honor of their baby who died. “It’s really cool to see it all come full circle,” she says. Beats for Bristol has surely come full circle and then some. Sparks has secured a $6,000 grant with the Johnson County Community Foundation to help build their program locally by purchasing dopplers. Just recently, Sparks was asked by Johnson Memorial Health to help them with training in the Resolve Through Sharing program. The national bereavement care program provides very specific training to health care professionals giving them the tools to handle loss in the most sensitive
and appropriate manner. Sparks is also delighted to be invited to attend a national pregnancy loss and infant death conference in St. Louis as an exhibitor. “I’m excited and nervous,” she says. “I’m hoping to nail down some sponsorships. It’s a blessing to have the time to build relationships with doctors and hospitals and make Beats for Bristol sustainable.” For now, Sparks wants to sustain Beats for Bristol by concentrating on the organization’s three main goals. First, the organization works to improve maternal and fetal outcomes. An alarming 49,000
babies die annually between 20 weeks gestation and their first birthday, not including miscarriages prior to 20 weeks gestation. For statistical purposes, a stillbirth is a fetal death occurring after 20 weeks gestation. That translates to 65 babies dying every day before their first birthday. In addition, two women a day die from pregnancy complications. “We hope to change that by providing critical education, improved prenatal care
and other support systems,” she says. Reducing maternal anxiety is next on the list. Research has proven that increased anxiety, stress or depression increases the risk of the child developing ADHD, impaired cognitive development or other emotional issues. “These moms need better emotional support to achieve better outcomes,” she says.
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Finally, the organization works to improve marital relationships and family dynamics. “Couples who experience loss through pregnancy or childbirth are 80 percent more likely to divorce within three years,” Sparks says. “It’s critical to give these couples and their families the education and bereavement support they need to heal.”
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CHRISTIE FOOT & ANKLE 3031 Meridian Meadows Road Greenwood (317) 884-9948 christiefootandankle.com
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Dr. Drew H. Christie, owner of Christie Foot & Ankle, 3031 Meridian Meadows Road, Greenwood, says he can’t emphasize enough how important foot and ankle care is. “The feet truly are the foundation of the body,” Dr. Christie says. “Unfortunately, patients don’t realize how important their feet are until they have problems. Foot and ankle problems result in countless hours of missed employment and leisure each year.” Dr. Christie, who has a Doctorate of Podiatric Medicine, (DPM), notes that the feet and ankles are often times one of the first areas of the body to show signs of other conditions, mainly diabetes and heart disease. “Healthy feet and ankles result in a longer, more active lifestyle for employment and enjoyment,” Dr. Christie says. Christie Foot & Ankle, which was founded in 2017, treats any and all conditions related to the foot and ankle, some more prevalent than others. Dr. Christie’s mission is to provide superior, quality foot and ankle care to the community in which he was raised. “Far and away the most common foot condition we see is heel pain, which can be caused by a few different conditions,” Dr. Christie says. “Most often, heel pain is caused by plantar fasciitis, or Achilles tendinitis, and treated easily in our office. We also commonly treat new and old ankle 18 / GREENWOOD COMMUNITY MAGAZINE / DECEMBER 2018 / atGreenwood.com
sprains or fractures.” Dr. Christie, a graduate of Perry Meridian, loves the Greenwood and Center Grove area. “Even though our office has only been open for the past year, we are all from the local area,” Dr. Christie says. “We enjoy helping and treating everyone, but it’s special when we have the opportunity to treat our own community. Our community ties have helped us in many different ways, and we are excited to be able to give back. We are currently holding our annual shoe drive to benefit local communities and will be offering local high school scholarships starting in 2019.” Dr. Christie says he performs surgeries for foot and ankle conditions as well. “My surgical privileges allow me to treat any and all conditions involving the toes, feet and ankles,” Dr. Christie adds. “I surgically treat many conditions from diabetic wounds to cosmetic hammertoes, all the way to ankle fractures. Surgery is an excellent treatment option, but surgery is not for every patient. I primarily operate out of Community South Hospital and am exploring options further south down Indiana State Road 135.”
Christie, DPM, practices podiatry in New Hampshire. Dr. Christie’s wife, Jennifer, is an occupational therapist and certified hand therapist practicing in Greenwood as well.
through Christie Foot & Ankle’s doors is different and treated with the utmost respect and care.
“Some individuals have more complex problems than others and thus require Dr. Christie comes from a family of medicine more time and care,” Dr. Christie says. “Our and is surrounded by it every day. He and “Simply put, I love my family, ” Dr. Christie opportunity to help involves giving the his family have enjoyed various aspects of says. “I wouldn’t be where I am, or who I patients the information and discussing and medicine and helping those in Indianapolis for am today without my family. “Our family developing with them the treatments most four generations. has a unique mixture of medical specialties, suitable to their needs. Our care is unique which allows for some pretty interesting and personalized to each patient and, as a His great-grandfather, Merrill G. Christie, family discussions to say the least. My brothers result, we have great outcomes.” owned and operated his own pharmacy and I are fortunate to grow from a family south of Indianapolis, while his grandfather, of medicine, but there was an underlying Dr. Christie adds that he and his staff want to Marvin C. Christie, MD, practiced medicine message instilled from our parents at a very educate the community on what podiatry is. from his offices in Beech Grove and the St. young age — ‘ A lways help others, and do the Francis health network. Dr. Christie’s father, right thing.’ This has, and will continue to be, “It is estimated that about 15 percent of the Randall C. Christie, DDS, practices dentistry our message to future generations. ” general population knows what ‘podiatry’ in Greenwood. His mother, Gwynn, MSPT, entails,” he says. “A majority of that 15 percent practices practices home health physical When he isn’t working, Christie is an avid feels podiatry is simply cutting toenails. Our therapy in the greater Indianapolis area. soccer supporter and enjoys spending time office is here to change those perceptions Dr. Christie’s brothers, coincidentally, are with his wife Jennifer and sons Cade and and educate the community. We are here to doctors as well. Colin Christie, OD, practices Cole. educate our patients as well as other medical optometry on the south side professionals. Our doors are open, so come and and greater Indianapolis area, while Reid Christie says every patient that comes visit. Let us show you what we can do.” atGreenwood.com / DECEMBER 2018 / GREENWOOD COMMUNITY MAGAZINE / 19
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Looking for a total body workout that adheres to your schedule, offers guidance not guesswork and helps you continue your path to progress long after the workout is over? Then Orangetheory Fitness may be the perfect fitness solution for you. “We have classes scheduled throughout the day with nationally certified coaches who monitor your progress and make sure you are not over or under training,” says Carolyn McDonald, owner of Orangetheory studios in Carmel, FishersGeist and West Carmel-Zionsville. The newest studio, Fishers-Nickel Plate, is set to open in January 2019 directly across from Fishers City Hall. Shortly after, a Broad Ripple/Butler area studio will open at the intersection of Kessler and College in Indianapolis. Developed by former Pilates instructor, Ellen Latham, Orangetheory is a sciencebased workout that gets results. It is centered on the principle of EPOC (excess post-exercise oxygen consumption) that suggests if one challenges their body at the correct intensity, they will experience an effect that keeps them burning calories even after the workout is over.
“If you spend 12 or more minutes of the hour-long workout in the ‘Orange Zone,’ which is at 84 percent or more of your maximum heart rate, you will experience the afterburn,” says Katie Douglas, owner of Orangetheory studios in Greenwood and downtown Indianapolis. “You don’t have to work out every day because your body will be burning calories even as it recovers.” With 1,000 locations throughout the US (and seven here in Central Indiana), Orangetheory is designed for all fitness levels and they boast a diverse community of clients with a variety of fitness goals. Staff members and coaches take the time to get to know each member, build a rapport and assure them that they will get the maximum benefit from the Orangetheory workout. McDonald says each member wears a heart rate monitor that tracks their progress in real time throughout the class and gives them (and their coach) insight into their performance. Orangetheory takes the guesswork out of your fitness regimen and creates a reciprocal relationship between you, your coach and other Orangetheory members. Plus, the workout changes every day and that variety keeps members engaged. “The level of community created in each studio is one of my favorite aspects about the Orangetheory program,” McDonald
says. “The coaches work hard to ensure that every member is comfortable and they are wonderful about offering modifications as needed to ensure everyone feels successful in their workout.” Everyone on staff is trained to offer a welcoming, energetic environment and each location offers a robust schedule of between 60-70 hours of training each week, so Orangetheory is ready whenever you are. “Members schedule classes during the times most convenient for them either in person or with our app,” Douglas says. “In addition, because all Orangetheory memberships are reciprocal, members are welcome to take classes at any studio in the country.” McDonald believes Orangetheory is the future of fitness and she is proud to be part of it. “We have grown so quickly over the past four years here in Central Indiana and our members are constantly building on this incredible TEAM OTF community and culture,” she says. “For local residents, your first class is free, so why not come by and see what we are all about?”
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DANNA GREEN: HEALTHMARKETS INSURANCE AGENCY Serving Indianapolis and surrounding states, Danna Green represents the HealthMarkets Insurance Agency by advising individuals, families and small businesses concerning their health insurance, life insurance and benefit needs. As a busy, single mom of three, she is passionate about her career. “I was a stay-at-home mom for 10 years, so this was a completely different ballgame for me, but I absolutely can’t see myself doing anything else,” Green says. I love it!”
them through the enrollment process and continues to inform them of any ongoing customer service issues. As their needs change, she continues to advise them to make appropriate changes, deletions and additions to their coverage. Essentially, Green will serve as their long-term consultant by establishing and re-evaluating their protection during future shifts in the insurance industry.
Green’s business success is noted by her appointment to the HealthMarkets 2018 Agent Advisory Board and as a member of the HealthMarkets 2018 Chairman’s Club, which recognizes The HealthMarkets Insurance Agency is one of the largest the top producing agents in the nation. She is in the Top 30 distribution groups for benefits in the United States, working producers out of thousands of agents across the country. As with many of the available options and representing more than her business continues to grow, Green recently added Maureen 200 insurance carriers across the nation. This allows Green to Probst, who speaks Spanish, ensuring that her clients will help people shop for and tailor plans that are targeted to meet receive specialized care. In addition to meeting health and life their specific needs instead of steering them to a particular insurance needs, the office provides guidance for seniors looking company or product. into Medicare plans, as well as, assisting those interested in dental, vision, critical illness, disability, accident, long-term care People may not be aware of the alternative methods that are offered. insurance or wellness programs. “I feel like, now more than ever, people need the guidance of an agent to help them decipher what plans are available for their family and within their budget,” Green says. “You are not stuck with Obamacare, it’s not your only choice. There are specialists like me that are licensed insurance agents, that have all the knowledge of the changes that have happened in the last 4-5 years. We are constantly going through training.” With a goal to help people find the best solution for their particular insurance needs, Green meets with prospective clients analyzing their personal situation as a free, no-obligation service. Designing a solution that best fits her client’s needs and circumstance, she helps
“Maintaining and taking good care of my clients is what is important to me,” Green says. Much of her business is based on referrals from clients. She is dedicated to making the hunt for insurance easy, affordable, comprehensive and tailor-made. For more information, Danna Green can be reached at 317-4307094 or by email at dgreen@healthmarkets.com and Maureen Probst at 317-771-6642 or dgreenagency@gmail.com. Also, check out her Facebook page for client testimonials and use her corporate link: HealthMarkets.com/local-health-insuranceagent/dgreen/.
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