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Looking good and feeling good isn’t as simple as it sounds. From stylists to personal trainers to doctors and dentists,

there are many professionals out there with the goal of keeping you looking your best. Our Look Good, Feel Good guide profiles the best practitioners in town. We asked them about fitness routines, nutrition tips and even their biggest

guilty pleasure. So take a look in the mirror—if you need an upgrade, these are the people to talk to.

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Jessica O’COnnOr

OF TOLEDO, AGE 29OCCUPATION: STAy-AT-HOME MOM

Why did you want to have a makeover?My sister actually signed me up. I was going through a divorce and she wanted me to have something exciting to look forward to. Now I have a new look for a new chapter in my life.

What is your favorite part of your new look?I like my hair, its really easy to do. They also tinted my eyebrows, so I don’t have to do anything to make them stand out.

What do you like to do in your free time?I like to read. My favorite author is Tom Wolfe. I also like to travel and hang out with my kids. When I’m not with the kids, I like to spend time with my friends. We sit on my back porch, have a drink and catch up.

Do you have any plans post makeover?I’ll go out more often and spend more time with my friends.

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Chris Tiefel Why did you want to have a makeover? I always try to play around. I have a set look and I just wanted to see how something else would wear. It was a chance to have a professional’s input and to try something new- it is a welcomed new look. I went with my old look for years. Going into my 30s, I figured it was time for something new.

Whats your favorite part of the new look?Definitely the hair. It looks awesome. She lined up my beard very perfectly. When I do it, it looks uneven, but now it looks great. I lost 122 pounds in the past year and a half, and I still have a few more to go. This makeover is the perfect opportunity to jumpstart my confidence, to continue getting healthy and to look good.

What do you like to do in your free time?I am a big fan of movies and new shows on TV. I have been getting back into reading lately. I love my Kindle. I just started the Game of Thrones series.

Also, my stand-up comedy. I started my stand-up in April, 2010. A friend of mine’s band was perform-ing. Across the room, I saw a sign with Zach Galifi-anakis on it. It was an open mic poster, and his face caught my attention. Looking back now, I realize how god-awful I was on my first time up, but I still left with confidence.Toledo has a lot of things to offer, like bands and artists, but we also have this grassroots comedy scene that should be supported just like the other forms of art. It makes the city better. It gives the city more entertainment, a place to unwind and laugh, and forget about your day. Go out and find the comedians.

Do you have any new plans now that you have the makeover?Just to keep on my weight loss program, and look up a girl or two who turned me down in the past and say, “Hey, what’s up?

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Kenton PARKEROf TOLEDO, AGE 23OCCuPATION: CNC MAChINIST

Why did you want to have a makeover?Everyone likes to make fun of my ruggedness. I thought it would be a fun change. I’ve been rocking my ‘stache since Mustache November last year, so its been awhile. Its about that time again, but I plan on growing my beard this year.

What is your favorite part of your new look?Honestly, the mustache… I like the way they made it look. They dyed it to match my actual hair color… so no more random reds and grays.

What do you like to do in your free time?Ride bikes… hunt, camp… pretty much anything outdoors. Action type stuff that you can look good doing while rocking a mustache and a beard.

Do you have any plans post makeover?I plan on staying cleaned up like this … more of a gentle-man look. A clean cut look is good for me to try out. My girlfriend, Shannon, likes this version of me, she can see my face more now and she loves it.

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Why did you want to have a makeover?I haven’t taken any time for myself in quite a while; 2013 in particular has been a really tough year. I’ve been super busy with life - work is stressful, and a makeover sounded like a good opportunity for some “me” time. It felt good to relax a little and make myself feel good. If I look and feel good, maybe the people around me will feel good as well.

What is your favorite part of your new look?Definitely my hair. It is a red ombre, red on top and it turns into blonde. My hair feels amazingly soft and I can run my fingers through it without wincing. The facial was great, too. Afterward, I felt as if I looked like a younger version of me. I was glowing..

What do you like to do in your free time?Well, when I have free time… I like to run and be active, I really enjoy being outside. I like to play with my kids and just enjoy the simple, fun things in life. I also love to travel, but who doesn’t?

Do you have any plans post makeover?I am going to keep up with my new look. My husband and I are going to Atlanta this weekend, and I am so excited to show off my makeover at his business function. I am also going to take time for myself once in awhile. It’s a great feeling to be pampered and just relax. It was definitely a great experience.

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GreGG SchwartzOwNER AND CERTIfIED fITNESS SPECIALIST, AmERICAN mObILE fITNESS2727 Holland Sylvania, Suite H 419-351-1381 www.AmericanMobileFitness.com

Best advice: You are never too old to get back into shape. You can build muscle up to 100 years of age. Never give up.My mantra/words I live by: “Success looks a lot like hard work.” -Ashton KutcherBest thing about my job: I get to help people reach their goals and make their day-to-day living better.What recharges my battery: Sitting out on the lake in my boat.Fitness routine: Workout every day and eating right will lead to success. Burn more calories off than you consume.Health food always found in my fridge: Salad.My latest obsession: It’s football season!Required read-ing: “Younger Next Year” by Chris Cowley.The one thing that’s changed my life: Tearing my ACL playing football in high school led me to my successful career today.Best advice I’ve ever received: Never stop improving.Guilty pleasure: Mr. Freeze.

PauletteOwNER/ CREATIVE DIRECTOR, PAuLETTE’S STuDIO Of DANCE4853 Monroe St. 419-654-3262 www.dancetoledo.com

Best advice: Move it or lose it!My mantra: Have courage & strength.Best thing about my job: In-spiring and challenging people to be the best that they can be at every age. My workout routine is already built into my daily job.What recharges my battery: Spending a day driving race cars at the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course.Fitness routine: Starts with a walk at Wildwood Metropark with my dogs. Workouts including Aerial Yoga, Pole Dance Fitness and Ballroom dancing at my studio.Health food always found in my fridge: Lots of fruits & vegetables, Greek yogurt, wheatgrass, nuts, Corona and limes.The one item that’s changed my life: My juicer.Best advice I’ve ever received: Be yourself.Guilty pleasure: Handel’s Ice Cream by the quart with a bag of sugar cones.

Look FitOwNER / TRAINER, DEfINITION fITNESS6919 W. Central Ave 419-720-5838 www.sylvaniafitness.com

Best advice: Don’t get caught up setting unrealistic goals, most people will fail or give up because of this reason. Re-member, Rome wasn’t built overnight. Give it time, it’s better to have a steady and consistent approach for long term, life changing results. My mantra/words I live by: Do unto others as you would have others do unto you. I believe that if everyone lived with a similar attitude, we’d have a much friendlier society. Best thing about my job: I live out my passion. I love help-ing people create a new lifestyle. I also get to meet some very cool people. Most of my clients are in medical and professional fields so they always have good stories to keep me entertained. What recharges my battery: Date night with my wife. We love going out for sushi. I also enjoy golf on a nice mild day. Fitness routine: I usually workout 5 days per week. I tend to stick with the classic bodybuilding routine since you do different body parts each day. I am certified in CrossFit, so I incorporate a little fast paced Olympic stuff in as well. Health food always found in my fridge: My fridge is dominated with health conscious foods -- chicken, steak, eggs, brown rice, quinoa, greek yogurt, fresh fruit and veggies. Required reading: “The Maker’s Diet” by Jordan Rubin. I’ve always been into fitness and working out, this book opened my eyes to dietary health. My wife had crohn’s disease and this book was given to us by our pastor. After applying what this book taught us, her crohns was in full remission. It’s amazing how we usually focus on the outside while ignoring the inside. Best advice you’ve ever received: Be patient. I’ve been told that since I was a kid, so it’s funny how I still hear it now. I have a tendency to let my mind run wild, I always have to stop myself and stop looking at the end game.Guilty pleasure: Cabernet, and chocolate cake. Those two things are my demise. Every now and then, the fat kid in me

takes over and the next thing you know, I’m 3 glasses deep and ordering dessert.

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look fitIt takes resolve to look and feel your best, but you have people waiting to help. These are the local business owners working hard to keep you at your best.

mAjESTIC LIfESTyLE & fITNESS 618 Adams St 419-276-8129

Best advice: Live to be fit for life.

My Mantra/words to live by: I can do this. Best thing about my job: Helping others stay focused.What recharges my battery: My morning meditation.Fitness routine: Daily stretching

with vigorous cardio and upper and lower body muscle toning 3 days a week.Health food always found in my fridge: Veggies, apples and lean protein.My latest obsession: Showing ev-eryone the wonders of a healthy lifestyle.Required reading: Any wellness ma-terials including the Toledo City Paper.Best advice you ever received: Nothing is impossibleGuilty pleasure: Ice cream

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Co-Founder oF the toledo CliniC ent SinuS Center oF exCellenCe5800 Park Center Court, Suite C 419-724-8368 www.ToledoClinicENT.com

Best advice: Treat others like you would like to be treated. Best thing about my job: The privilege of making people look and feel better. What recharges my battery: Mission work in Honduras. Fitness routine: Focus T25.Health food always found in my fridge: Kefir.The one item that’s changed my life: John 3:16.Best advice I’ve ever received: Be slow to speak, slow to become angry, quick to listen. Guilty pleasure: Scotch.

Dr. AnDre HAeriAn

OrtHODOntist, Drs. simOn, HAeriAn, LuDwig OrtHODOntics6407 Monroe St., Sylvania 419-882-1017 www.perfectbraces.com

Best advice: Smile often and enjoy your family and friends.Best thing about my job: I get to meet really awesome people and learn fun things from them. When patients tell me they love our practice it makes me smile.What recharges my battery: A quick jog, family, my wife.Fitness routine: Jogging, biking, snowboard-ing, skiing, the climbing gym with my 4-year-old son.Health food always found in my fridge: Tomatoes, cucumbers, fruit.Best advice I’ve ever received: You can always do better.Guilty pleasure: Flying and chocolate.

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Dentist, greAt smiLes FAmiLy Dentistry4646 Nantuckett Dr. 419-843-8095 www.greatsmilesfamilydentistry.com

Best advice: Always keep up with your cleaning visits every six months. Seventy five percent of people look at the smile first, so it can enhance you socially and career-wise. My mantra: We cater to cowards. We also do oral cancer screening. Many people do not realize that mouth cancer is the sixth most common cancer in America.Best thing about my job: To see people that come in with discomfort and pain and we make them feel better and to see their smile after we accomplish that.What recharges my battery: I work with a great team and staff. We are very friendly and compassionate. It motivates me to do the best we can for our patients.Health food always found in my fridge: Grapes and kiwi.My latest obsession: Running. I run at least two miles or more three to four times a week.Required reading: “Outliers” by Malcolm Gladwell. It’s a book that came out a few years ago about trying to be the best at what you do.Best advice I’ve ever received: Hard work overcomes any deficiency. I always believe in hard work.Guilty pleasure: Chocolate. I love chocolate.

Dr. nADeem KHAn

mArie HAjjAr russeLYoGA inStruCtor And direCtor, it’S YoGA internAtionAl135 N. Michigan St. 707-934-5818 www.itsyogatoledo.com & www.itsyoga.com

Best advice: Take 3 breaths, in and out of your nose, any time of day, but for sure when things get “hectic.” It takes the edge right off -- just like having a glass of wine in the middle of the day.My mantra: I am stronger than I think I am.Best thing about my job: Collaborating with people all over the world and being barefoot most of the day.What recharges my battery: Hands down, handstands!Fitness routine: Daily Rocket Yoga because it includes everything: breathing and moving to work up a sweat and relax my nervous system, stretching and lengthening so my muscles are long & toned, arm balancing so that I feel light and remember to have fun, and abs so that I’m strong in the middle and can eat and drink what I want!Health food always found in my fridge: Broc-coli, I eat it almost every day.My latest obsession: Laying in my hammock in the back yard with a good book and breathing in the fresh air. It soothes the soul for sure.Required reading: “Ashtanga Yoga Manual” by Larry Schultz. You can buy it in the lounge at It’s Yoga Toledo or online at www.itsyoga.com. The one item that’s changed my life: A slow juicer by Omega - yum! Green juice daily is good for EV-ERYTHING. It gives energy, cleanses, balances body weight, makes your skin glow and its delicious. Add kale, romaine let-tuce, green apples, celery and cucumbers for a health cocktail. Best advice you’ve ever received: You get what you give.Guilty pleasure: Watching Friends on Netflix and reading terrible romance novels.

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PLASTIC SuRGEON, EVOLV MEDICAL SPA2000 Regency Ct., Suite 204 419-720-2008 www.frankbaronemd.com

My mantra/words I live by: Do the right thing, no matter the consequence.Best thing about my job: Experiencing a suc-cessful reconstructive procedure or aesthetic program improves the quality of a patient’s life.What recharges my battery: A phone call (not asking for money) from one of my children.Fitness routine: Asylum/Insanity workout videos in my garage. (I need to be more consistent.)Health foods always found in my fridge: Fish oil, Greek yogurt, flax seeds,

probiotics.My latest obsession: Encourag-ing patients on becoming functionally younger by applying the new science of aging with fitness, nutrition and com-mitment.

Required reading: “The Blue Zones” by Dan Buettner.One item that’s changed my life: Operation Smile: The experience of volunteer surgery overseas on children with facial defor-mities … unbelievable!Best advice I’ve ever received: Other things may change us, but we start and end with the family (my father’s words).Guilty pleasure: Walking down the fair-way on any links course in Scotland/Ireland with my friends. Single malt Scotch anytime!

Dr. Frank Barone

Tamara D. WillinghamL.AC, DIPL. O.M., LMT, TAMARA TCM: ChINESE hERbS AND ACuPuNCTuRE CLINIC27068 Oakmead Dr., Perrysburg 419-345-4996 www.TamaraTCM.com

Best advice: Life is not personal, and it is short. Live your dreams.

My mantra/words I live by: Never, never, never give up. I can, I will, I am.

Best thing about my job: I love my work so much that it isn’t like work at all. It’s like visiting friends all day. I love

this medicine. The herbal formulas are beautiful when you understand what they do. It’s a bonus to watch and be part of people gaining health and reaching their greatest potential.Health/well-being related book recom-mendation/required reading: “The Book” by Alan Watts is what I’m reading now. “The Art Of Forgiveness, Lovingkindness, and Peace” By Jack Kornfield, is great book for meditations. One of my favorites other than my TCM books is “The Prophet” by Kahlil Gibran.

The one item that’s changed my life: Computers -- more specifically my iPhone. How did we ever survive without these amazing machines?!Best advice I’ve ever received: The mind is a lousy master. Other words of wisdom: A patient said to me, “I’m only a human...” How true - and a simple way to keep perspective.

Guilty pleasure: Honestly, I don’t do much I feel guilty about. If you feel guilt over a behavior then it’s time to stop. I can say I’m not a purest.

Dr. george namayDENTIST, GEORGE NAMAy DDS6800 West Central Ave. Suite A-1 419-843-7884 www.georgenamaydds.com

Best advice: You don’t have to floss all of your teeth... just the ones you want to keep.My mantra/words I live by: I try to appreciate the time I have with my kids, even the frustrating times, because they will be grown and gone soon.Best thing about my job: I love what I do so I actually enjoy going to work every day.What recharges my battery: Spending time with my family and being on the water.Fitness routine: I try to work out every day...OK 3 times a week....if I’m lucky.Health food always found in my fridge: Yellow peppers. My latest obsession: Candy Crush. I wish I never started.Health/well-being related book recommenda-tion/required reading: “Living To 100: Lessons in Living to Your Maximum Potential at Any Age” by Thomas T. Perls and Margery Hutter Silver.The one item that’s changed my life: Door to Door organics. They drop a box of local organic veggies off at our door once a week. My kids love it. Most of the stuff gets eaten before it makes it to the fridge.Best advice I’ve ever received: If my mom or my wife will get mad, it’s probably not a good idea to do it.Guilty pleasure: I love Gummy bears, just don’t tell the dental board.

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Best advice: Always seek balance in your life. Sometimes you just have to take stock of what’s happening in your life and realize if you’re get-ting too much of one thing and not enough of something else you need to make a conscious ef-fort in order to change that. My mantra/words I live by: Ayn Rand said “Stillness is the antithesis of life.” Now believe me, I enjoy a lazy Sunday afternoon as much as the next person, but the idea that movement is important in our life is something that should never be forgotten. Movement stimulates your brain in ways that thinking alone cannot. It’s movement that drives an infant’s brain to de-velop properly and staves off dementia and de-pression in adults.Best thing about my job: The feeling that you get is incredible when you help some-one to finally raise their arm high enough in order to give you a high five or help someone run 10 miles for the first time without pain or when you can actually help a stroke victim to reduce the panic attacks they get whenever they go outside. It’s totally not humble to say this, but I know that I change my patient’s lives on a daily basis. Some people want to just be able to get through the day without pain. Some people want to become active and lose weight but it hurts too much to move. Some people have a goal like finishing a half marathon or complet-ing an Ironman. Over the course of treatment, I am able to watch some people go from being totally down in the dumps to being expressive, emotive and even happy. What recharges my battery: I’ve been an instructor in Anatomy & Physiology in General Biology at Owens Community College for sev-eral years and I love watching my students when they learn something new. But even more so, I love going to seminars and learning new things. I love adding new tools to my toolbox in order to help my patients. I am totally overeducated and I have way more certifications than the average chiropractor does because I do more continuing education than most chiropractors do. When I come back to the office, I am acting like a total geek by using what I learned over the weekend.Fitness routine: I try to get up and run a few days a week in the morning. I’m not what you would call a “runner” and I really hate the morn-ings, but I know it’s something that I need to do. What I really enjoy is taking Shaolin Kung Fu at Temple of the Dragon. The classes are an amaz-ing workout and you improve your balance, strength and flexibility along with training with weapons and learning self-defense.Health food always found in my fridge: Vegetables, especially peppers with hummus.My latest obsession: I have an interest in neurology and I ended up achieving Board Certification in Chiropractic Neurology a few years ago. My wife and I decided to adopt and while researching it, we found that childhood behavioral disorders, like ADHD and dyslexia, are more common in adopted children. I decid-ed to take coursework in childhood behavioral disorders.

Required reading: I really recommend “Paleo Diet” by Loren Cordain. For those inter-ested in childhood neurobehavioral disorders like ADHD autism dyslexia and the like, the two books that I would really recommend are “Reconnected Kids” and “Autism” by Dr. Rob-ert Melillo.Best advice I’ve ever received: When I started Shaolin Kung Fu classes a few years ago, the head instructor said something that really made sense. He pointed out that while my job does have some physical aspects to it, it’s not a job that is labor intensive. I have to be in my head a lot at work to figure out what is wrong with someone and what is the best thing to do to help them. He said that in order to do better with the mental work you have to push yourself physically to improve your overall health. Guilty pleasure: I have a bit of a sweet tooth, espe-cially when it comes to chocolate and brownies. If it is a dark chocolate brownie that happens to be a corner piece, I can’t turn it down. Okay to be honest there’s a lot of stuff that I have a hard time turning down but I’m working on it.

Dr. Bryan royerChIROPRACTIC PhySICIAN, hARmONy ChIROPRACTIC CENTER, INC.3829 Woodley Rd. 419-517-5055 www.BestToledoChiropractor.com

Jon Frankel, DDSDENTIST, JON FRANkEL, DDS GENERAL & COSmETIC DENTISTRy5012 Talmadge Rd., Suite 100 419-474-9611 www.jonfrankeldentistry.com

Best advice: Balance your life between work, play, family and spirituality, but not in that order.My mantra/words I live by: Live it up; life is too short not to enjoy.Best thing about my job: Making people smile and enjoy going to the dentist for the first time in their lives.What recharges my battery: Friends, family and work-outs.Fitness routine: Weight training three times a week at Fitness 4 All and cardio when I can get it in.Health food always found in my fridge: Protein shakes, Zango, omega fish oils and organic berries.My latest obsession: Personal awareness and fitness.Best advice I’ve ever received: A wise man once told me, “I don’t want to be 99 and say to myself I should’a…”Guilty pleasure: Mr. Freeze.

DERmATOLOGIST/ DERmATOPAThOLOGIST, DERmATOLOGy ASSOCIATES, INC.12780 Roachton Rd., Ste. 1, Perrysburg 419-872-0777 www.dermatologyassociatesohio.com

Best advice: Persistence is key. The road to success is anything but a straight line.My mantra/words I live by: “Compassion is not religious business, it is human business. It is not luxury, it is essential for our own peace and mental stability. It is essential for human survival.” --Dalai Lama XIV

Best thing about my job: I get to help people doing what I love. Dermatology is a little bit of everything—it’s

medical & surgical, kids & adults, acute & chronic problems. It’s challenging and constantly keeps me on my toes.What recharges my battery: I have a 3-year-old and a newborn at home, so “me” time is a precious commodity. Tak-ing a warm bath, driving the scenic route, or getting in a short workout are luxuries these days.Fitness routine: I really enjoy lifting weights. When I started strength training, I amazed myself at how strong I was. Now, I’m hooked.Health food always found in my fridge: Greek yo-gurt, almond milk, & flax seeds.My latest obsession: Clean eating. Don’t eat anything your great grandmother wouldn’t recognize as food. Required reading: “In Defense of Food: An Eater’s Mani-

festo” by Michael Pollan.The one item that’s changed my life: My Vitamix blender.Best advice I’ve ever received: Your parents are, quite pos-sibly, the smartest people in the world. Value them.Guilty pleasure: Good dark chocolate & red wine.

Sarah Stierman, m.D.

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Body Contouring

Because self conscious isn’t pretty.

John Zavell, M.D., F.A.C.S.Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

Body Contouring Seminar6:15 p.m. - Thursday, October 24, 2013Wildwood Medical Center2nd Floor Board Room • 2865 N. Reynolds Rd.Please RSVP to Gayle by October 21st(419) 534.6551

Please join Dr. Zavell and staff for a free educationalevening about Body Contouring procedures including:

Body contouring is ideal for those who have lost large amounts of weight and to combat the natural effects of aging.

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Stacy DeBruyneMARkETING COORDINATOR/ PubLIC INfORMATION OffICER, LuCAS COuNTy HEALTH DEPARTMENT635 N. Erie St. 419-213-4143 www.lucascountyhealth.com www.gettheleadout5k.com

Best advice: Challenge the known and embrace the un-known. Challenging myself allows me to learn more about my talents, what I can give to others and what I can do in life.My mantra: Keep your head up and your heart open. Don’t be afraid to smile and meet new people! Best thing about my job: I get to work in two completely different industries with Public Health and Emergency Manage-ment. One day I could be working on flu clinics, and the next working with police and fire on a full scale exercise.What recharges my battery: Usually a good run at Wild-wood Metropark will get me ready to take on a new task. There’s something about the open air and a hard run that can make you think clearly.Fitness routine: Right now I’m mixing running with boot camp and Zumba.Health food always found in my fridge: Since I’m al-lergic to dairy, almond milk is always stocked up in my fridge.My latest obsession: I just started boot camps with Nick Beakas at his Personal Training Studio. I’m addicted, and if I wasn’t so sore, I’d go every day.Required reading: “Marathoning for Mortals” by John Bingham and Jenny Hadfield. This book saved me when I trained for my half-marathon two years ago.The one item that’s changed my life: I was in a car ac-cident two years ago that left me unable to run or walk properly. I spent 8 months in physical therapy, spent over $5,000 and wasn’t any better. I started practicing Bikram Yoga, and within two months my knee was healed.Best advice I’ve ever received: You may fail, and feel like a failure, but you will always be successful - you just have to believe in yourself.Guilty pleasure: Unfortunately, that would be a fountain Coke or fries from McDonalds.

Dr. colleen olSon, MDPEDIATRICIAN, MERCy PEDIATRICS MAuMEE1657 Holland Rd., Suite A, Maumee 419-606-0581 www.mercyweb.org

Best Advice: You can have results or excuses but you can’t have both.My Mantra: Just do it.Best thing about my job: The innocent, beautiful children and their smiles.What recharges my battery: Spending quality time with my children and going to church.Fitness routine: Running three to four times a week.Health food always found in my fridge: Apples and baby carrots.The one item that’s changed my life: Jesus.Best advice I’ve ever received: You cannot make other people happy. You can only make yourself happy and control how you react to others.Guilty Pleasure: Ice cream.

Victoria louiS, oDOPTOMETRIST, CHERRy VISION CENTER6600 Sylvania Ave., Sylvania 419-517-7106 www.cherryvisioncenter.com

Best advice: Have your child’s eyes examined by an eye doctor by age one. Problems at this age are rare, but if present, they are more likely to cause per-

manent damage and are usually not detected during a routine, pediatric well visit. Best thing about my job: Making people’s vision better and edu-cating them about their eye health. What recharges my battery: Cheering my son on in hockey and watching my daughter’s dance routine.Fitness routine: Running and yoga two to three times a weekHealth food always found in my fridge: Fruits and veg-etables. Don’t forget to eat your carrots!My latest obsession: There are many new and single-use (one

day) contact lenses available that greatly improve eye health and com-fort and I am recommending them to all of my patients.

The one item that’s changed my life: My college classmate informed me about optometry school and that changed my direction

in my career path. I was planning on genetic research until then. Best advice I’ve ever received: Protect your eyes from UV light from childhood. Guilty pleasure: Dark chocolate and red wine

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Lookin’ GoodRobin FoRst OwNER Of PyuRE SALON AND SPA3355 Briarfield Blvd., Maumee 419-861-4000 www.pyuresalonspa.com

Best advice: Do what makes YOU happy.My mantra/words I live by: Honesty is

the best policy.Best thing about my job: The amazing people I work with.What recharges my battery: A day in the Spa. Fitness routine: I work out with some of the girls from my BNI Group - not as much as I should - but its better than never at all.Health food always found in my fridge: Protein Shakes.

My latest obsession: Acupuncture to relieve stress at Serenity Health and Wellness

Center. Kylie Roach is amazing.The one item that’s changed my life:

My inversion table - Its right in my bedroom and I use it a few times a week. My back feels great

afterwards.Best advice I’ve ever received: Just go for it!Guilty pleasure: Hot fudge sundaes.

MeRinda MaRcinkowskiHAIRDRESSER/OwNER Of CREATIVE ExCELLENCE SALON2600 W. Sylvania Ave. 419-472-1454 www.creativeexcellencesalon.com

Best Advice: Pay it forward. You never know when you’ll need it!My mantra: Positive attitude changes everything! You have to give it away in order to keep it!Best thing about my job: I am given the opportunity to enhance the existing beauty of every guest to my chair. I am given daily the ability to change the way someone feels about themselves and help them on their journey of life.What recharges my battery: Taking continued edu-cation classes to give my guests the best available hair ser-vices and sharing the knowledge with my co-workers, giving back to my community and spending time with my family, friends and, especially, my granddaughter Riley!Health food always found in my fridge: Yogurt.My latest obsession: Reading and posting positive quotes. I have them hanging in the backroom of my salon. We have to stay positive in order to achieve our dreams.Health/well-being related book recommendation/re-quired reading: “Feel the Fear and Do It Anyway” by Susan Jeffers.The one thing that has changed my life: Accepting there is no “I” in the word “team.” There’s always someone or something to help you through your life’s journey.Best advice I’ve ever received: The things in life that mean the most never come easy but are worth the hard work and the wait. Communication is the key to all relationships in your life. You have to love yourself before you can love another person.

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Charlie SotoOwNER, ThE SALON PROfESSIONAL ACADEmy 116 W. South Boundary St., Perrysburg 419-873-9999 www.thesalonprofessionalacademyperrysburg.com

Best advice: “This is life, not a re-hearsal so don’t hold back” and “Don’t forget to forgive yourself first”. My mantra/words I live by: Let your life be a testament of your beliefs. In other words, practice what you preach. Best thing about my job: Provid-ing our students with a foundation for a career built on sound business funda-mentals and principles and then watch-ing them apply what they’ve learned at TSPA while they build successful ca-reers. I have a newfound appreciation for the need to bridge the generation gap in order to fully understand and enjoy this amazing group of people. What recharges my battery: The never-ending quest to preserve my wife’s legacy. [Denise Soto passed away in 2011 from breast cancer.] Also, I love when a new group of students be-gin their education at TSPA and then listening to them talk about their hopes, dreams and aspirations. Finally, raising my 11-year-old daughter, who I believe has already figured out the mysteries of life. Fitness routine: Run 3-5 miles, 5 days a week and 20 minutes of resistance training exercise every day.Health food always found in my fridge: Fruits and veggies, especially berries, bananas and broccoli. My latest obsession: A disciplined exercise routine and protein shakes daily. Required reading: “Intuitive Living” by Alan Seale. The one item that’s changed my life: Denise’s influence taught me a lot about living a purposeful life, the need for a spiritual connection to a higher being, compassion without preju-dice, to enjoy success with humility while accepting disappointments as life lessons, having grace and courage in the face of death and expressing love without reservation or fear. Best advice I’ve ever received: “Trust your intuition and be patient for change”. “You alone are in charge of your happiness.” “If at first you don’t succeed, skydiving is not for you.”Guilty pleasure: An occasional bag of Circus Peanut candy.

Best advice: When information is not profitable, don’t bother to share it.My mantra/words I live by: Live by faith.Best thing about my job: Making a difference in the lives of others.What recharges my battery: Stimulating people and conversations.Fitness routine: Walking/dancing.Health food always found in my fridge: Yogurt and spinach.My latest obsession: Ballroom dancing.The one item that’s changed my life: My iPhone.Best advice I’ve ever received: Seize opportunity.Guilty pleasure: Shoes.

Janet S. harringtonOwNER/mANAGER, INVISIONS SALON AND SPA4903 Dorr St. 419-214-0099 www.invisionssalonandspa.com

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Angie ScottOwNER, MEDICAL AESThETICIAN, PERMANENT COSMETICS PROfESSIONAL, MAkEuP ARTIST, fACES CORRECTIVE SkIN CARE6595 Secor Rd., Ste. 3, Lambertville 734-568-6100 www.skinbyfaces.com

Best Advice: Always be positive. I am a big believer in karma; you get what you give.Best thing about my job: My staff ! I couldn’t do it without them. And that I get to do what I love every day.What recharges my battery: I really look forward to spending Sunday afternoons golfing with my family.Fitness Routine: Pilates at Pilates Central three times a week, cardio and weight training at Ren-egade Fitness twice a week, and hopefully at least one weekly yoga session at It’s Yoga.Health food always found in my fridge: Almond MilkMy latest obsession: Dr. Lipp lip balm - it

is truly the best moisture-replenishing lip prod-uct ever made.Required reading: “The Tipping Point” by

Malcolm Gladwell. It’s an incredibly fascinating book about human behavior and how a small idea

can cause influential changes in society and the way people think. It makes you look at life and busi-ness a little bit differently.The one item that’s changed my life: Entrepreneurship.Best advice I’ve ever received: Worry-ing never changes the outcome. Plus, it causes wrinkles.Guilty pleasure: The Food Network.

MAry nyitrAyOwNER, OPTICAL ARTS

2934 W. Central Ave. 419.535.7837 www.OpticalArtsInc.com

Best advice: Watch out for the color in your frames. The correct color can help you look

healthier. Glasses come in all shapes and a well thought out shape can give you an up-lift, make you look thinner and younger. Ask to see this in our consultation. When you have the right glasses, you can look and feel like a whole new per-son. If you look great in your eyewear, you will feel great.Best thing about my job: Having people see the world like they have never seen before. There are so many new developments in lenses that we can customize the eyewear to enhance your vision. There is comfort in being able to see.

What recharges my battery: Hearing all the won-derful compliments our customers get and how many people say they can always tell when they see glasses that came from Optical Arts. Another great feeling is when people tell us they still get compliments on their older pair of glasses even after they get a new pair.Guilty pleasure: Dark Chocolate.

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Ashlee GriGGsOwNER/STyLIST/MAkEuP ARTIST/EDuCATOR, MODERN ChIC SALON & SPA6910 Airport Highway, Holland 419-277-2372 www.facebook.com/ModernChicSalonSpa

Best advice: Your hair is the accessory you never take off, so choose a look that enhances your natural beauty. Mixing textures, like leather and lace, is trending in fashion so don’t be afraid to mix earth tones and jewel tones at your next color appointment.

My mantra/words I live by: Kindness is always fashionable.Best thing about my job: Research

shows that hairdressers are the happi-est! My clients are an outlet for cre-ativity and I have the opportunity to make my guests look good and feel good after visiting my salon. Some appointments can be challenging, but this industry is very rewarding. What recharges my battery:

Traveling to take advanced edu-cation, new lipstick and eyelash extensions!

Fitness routine: Riding my hot pink Schwinn beach cruiser. Health food always found in my fridge: Orgain Kids Choco-

late Nutritional Organic shakes. My daughter loves them!

My latest obsession: Derma-planing and meditation.The one item that’s changed my life: Organic Spray Tans!Best advice I’ve ever re-ceived: I think the best advice we get is when we are kids. My parents always told me don’t be afraid to make mistakes and whatever you do, do it with passion.Guilty pleasure: Making cook-ies with my daughter just to eat the

dough.

John ZAvell, MD, FACsPhySICIAN/CO-OwNER, RECONSTRuCTIVE AND AESThETIC SuRGEONS, INC.2865 N. Reynolds Rd., Ste 250 419-534-6551 www.bodyandfacenaturale.com

Best advice: You will be judged by the way you respect and treat others. Too often I see/hear arrogance in others and that is rarely rewarded.My mantra: Always do your best! I may not be able to solve every problem, but giving 100% effort, I know that I have done what I can do for that person.Best thing about my job: The people I meet, both co-workers and patients. It’s a constant source of enrichment.What recharges my battery: Time spent with my family.Fitness routine: I try to run/walk/el-lipse every day combined with a weight training routine.Health food always found in my fridge: Spinach – baby spinach makes a great salad.My latest obsession: Training for a 5K race.The one item that’s changed my life: Smart phone – I didn’t have one until recently and am now amazed at the convenience.Best advice you’ve ever received: Never give up.Guilty pleasure: Detroit Tigers baseball and chocolate chip cookies!

AnGelA M. PArtonOwNER, SOLuTIONS fOR hAIR fOR MEN AND wOMEN LLC4352 W Sylvania Ave Suite J 419-843-4247 www.solutionsforhair.org

Best Advice: Live every day like it’s your last.Best thing about my job: Giving individu-als their self esteem back by making them look beautiful with the best hair they never had!What recharges my battery: Friends and family.Fitness Routine: Personal training with my

best friend Jimmy Momany at Ironworks Gym.Health food always found in in my

fridge: Spinach.My latest obsession: Pole dance fitness at Paulette’s.The one item that’s changed my life: Honestly, my work. I feel so good changing people’s lives.Guilty pleasure: Chocolate chip cookies and doughnut cake

Ashlee Griggs (right) with her mother and business partner, Cassandra Griggs (left)

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