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Lakernick Health & Wellness: Helping you feel and look good

March 20, 2013 By

LakernickHealth&Wellness by June Portnoy

Dr. Stuart Lakernick knows better than anyone how chiropractic care can significantly improve your health, and ultimately, your quality of life.

When he was a teenager he was plagued with severe migraines for years that no physician could cure and no medicine could relieve.  Doctors thought he had a brain tumor until his father took him to a chiropractor who adjusted his spine. 

“I felt like someone had taken a monkey off my neck,” says Dr. Stu, who has not had a migraine since then.

That experience inspired Dr. Stu to become a chiropractor. He graduated with his Doctor of Chiropractic degree in 1991, and then earned a secondary degree in neurology from Logan Chiropractic College in St. Louis.

Today, he is considered a nationally acclaimed chiropractor that has helped thousands of patients since being in practice for 22 years. Dr. Stu’s secondary degree in neurology has given him the unique ability to evaluate his patients’ neurology, in addition to the orthopedics of their joints.

He specializes in sports injuries, treating many high school and professional athletes, as well as MMA (mixed martial arts) boxers. His other patients vary from those with headaches, chronic pain and work injuries to auto accident victims.

Local physicians routinely refer their patients to Dr. Stu because he has earned their trust over the years. Likewise, he refers his patients to the appropriate specialists when necessary.

“I consider myself part of your medical team, and if I can’t offer you the help you need, I will find the right doctor who can,” says Dr. Stu.

For many people he can help, Dr. Stu has a very high success rate.

“We treat you like family here, and offer a welcoming atmosphere where you will feel comfortable,” says Dr. Stu. “The most important person is the person I’m working with at that moment.”

In addition to chiropractic care, Lakernick Health & Wellness offers other modalities to help you feel better. Acupuncture therapy, ideal for treating chronic pain, is available. An on-staff acupuncturist specializes in acupuncture for chronic pain.

In addition, massage therapy is provided by four of the leading therapists in the region who are all licensed by the PA Board of Massage. Vanity services are also available at Lakernick.

“Once you feel better, you’ll want to look better,” says Dr. Stu.

Therefore, Lakernick offers several cosmetic laser services. Its laser hair removal is a proven method to permanently reduce unwanted facial and body hair.

The YAG laser treatment can quickly and safely eliminate unsightly leg veins, spider veins and broken capillaries.

Its Laser Genesis, and IPL photo-rejuvenation is a painless procedure and can provide you with a more youthful appearance.

Lakernick Health & Wellness is currently offering several specials. Stop hurting and start healing with a free spinal screening.

An Ion Cleanse Detox Package for only $100, or $25 for a 30-minute session, is also currently available. Plus, get four laser sessions, in any area, for just $199. You can also receive a 15-minute session vein treatment for $99, a $150 value.

Skin Rejuvenation with the Laser Genesis on your face and chest will cost you only $149, normally $399. And an IPL Photofacial on your face, neck and chest currently costs $149, normally $399.

You can also receive 50% off of any laser skin-tightening package.

Schedule your free consultation today by calling 215-355-8336. Also visit www.Lakernickhealthandwellness.com for more information about services, specials and coupons.

Lakernick Health & Wellness is located at 639 E. Myrtle Avenue, in Feasterville.

PHOTO CAP: Dr. Lakernick with laser technicians Jenna and Rose of Lakernick Health and Wellness

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Lifestyle: Helping you achieve healthy, beautiful skin

February 21, 2012 By

Lifestyle Healthcare Group by June Portnoy

Whether you have sun-damaged skin, acne, wrinkles, or any other skin problems, chances are you feel self-conscious, but thanks to Lifestyle, a medical spa in Richboro, you can improve and enhance your skin, helping you feel more confident about your appearance.

“We treat both men and women from teens to seniors,” says Vicky Rappaport, Executive Director and VP of Marketing at Lifestyle, as well as a Licensed Medical Aesthetician (LMA). “Our success rate is very high, and we help the majority of our patients.”

Vicky, who also has a background in laser physics, strives to stay on the cutting edge of skincare technology. She has the expertise to select lasers that she knows will truly be effective.

Lifestyle’s chemical peels and laser (facial) services treat sun damage, redness to skin, large pores, age spots, freckles, acne and wrinkles. These techniques remove the outer layer of skin, keeping it smooth and healthy. The spa’s laser hair removal expertly removes hair from anywhere on the body.        

Lifestyle offers many skincare products, but its most popular product line is Image Skincare. It’s ideal for diminishing fine lines and wrinkles and reversing the effect of cellular damage.  “When using Image, your skin will look so bright and refreshed, people will think you just returned from vacation,” says Vicky.

She adds, “Our staff uses every skincare product we sell. You won’t get a better testimonial than that.”

Lifestyle’s Aesthetics Director, Brittany Bray, is available to conduct skincare analyses. She’ll recommend which skincare technique and product will work best for you. Brittany is not only a Licensed Medical Aesthetician, but also has her bachelor’s degree in psychology.

“Perhaps that’s why she is so compassionate and patient with each of her clients,” says Vicky.  “Once patients are treated by Brittany, they know they can trust her with their skincare.”

Unique to Lifestyle is its clubs, each run by Brittany. Join The Club at Lifestyle and receive big savings! For just $85 a month, come in every month for a free chemical peel, facial or microdermabrasion, in addition to a free skin analysis, plus discounted skincare products.

If you’re a teen with acne or problem skin, join the Teen Club. For $95, Brittany will teach you how to care for your skin and help you discover what is causing your acne. As a member, you’re entitled to two treatments a month of a facial, chemical peel, acne treatment laser or microdermabrasion, plus a home care kit and make-up lessons.

New to Lifestyle is its Bridal Club. Membership is $100 a month. If offers the same services as the Club at Lifestyle plus lash and brow tinting; body, back and arm smoothing, as well as discounts on laser hair removal and sun damage packages. The first 50 brides to join will be entered into a drawing to win $500.

Whether you’re looking for pain relief or simply want to relax, enjoy a massage by Samantha Patterson, a certified masseuse on staff. Within the next three months, Lifestyle will be offering injectables and fillers to remove lines and wrinkles. The salon is in the process of hiring a facial plastic surgeon.

For more information about Lifestyle, located at 130 Almshouse Road, Suite 201A, call 215-364-8800.

PHOTO CAP: Erika, Vicky and Brittany of Lifestyle Healthcare Group in Richboro

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COMMUNITY GUIDEBOOK PROFILE: New Hope Garden Club

January 30, 2012 By

New Hope Garden Club was established to maintain and enhance the aesthetics of New Hope. Established in 1997 by New Hope Partners in Progress, the New Hope Garden Club is now under the auspices of the Park and Recreation Board of New Hope Borough. The Board funds various expenses and holds fundraisers to help support the club and the borough’s parks.

The club’s goal is to beautify the borough to enhance the quality of life for residents, business owners and visitors. The garden club meets four times a year. During three of these four times, members plant seasonal flowers including ornamental kale in November in the wooden whiskey barrel planters around town.

Also in November, the Garden Club through the Borough’s Park & Recreation Board is responsible for having the borough’s Parks decorated and the Canal Bridge on West Bridge Street and the footbridge over the Canal at Lock 11, adjacent to the Lock Tender’s House, home to the Friends of the Delaware Canal, decorated with large Evergreen Wreaths.

There are no membership dues to become a member of this garden club. Former Council President Richard Hirschfield, first chair of the New Hope Garden Club, set the stage for future members with the idea that this club’s mission was about community involvement and improving the aesthetics of the borough.

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St. Mary Medical Center Offers the Look Good…Feel Better® Program

January 6, 2012 By

The St. Mary Regional Cancer Center is offering a free monthly program to teach beauty techniques to women who are actively undergoing cancer treatment.  As part the hospital’s integrated services to promote the healing of body, mind, and spirit, Look Good…Feel Better® is designed to help women combat the appearance-related side effects of radiation and chemotherapy. Classes are taught by licensed cosmetologists, who are specially-trained by the American Cancer Society.  Women practice techniques using products donated by the cosmetics industry.

The Look Good…Feel Better® group program is open to all women with cancer who are undergoing chemotherapy, radiation, or other forms of treatment. In the United States alone, more than 700,000 women have participated in the program. Sessions are held the fourth Wednesday of each month, from 10 a.m. to noon in the St. Mary Regional Cancer Center, Ground Floor, Outpatient Care Facility, 1201 Langhorne-Newtown Road, Langhorne, PA 19047.

2012 Sessions:

Wednesday, January 25; Wednesday, February 22; Wednesday, March 28; Wednesday, April 25; Wednesday, May 23; Wednesday, June 27; Wednesday, July 25; Wednesday, August 22; Wednesday, September 26; Wednesday, October 24; Wednesday, November 28; Wednesday, December 19

Additional cancer support services are offered by Gilda’s Club St. Mary, which includes weekly networking groups, lectures, workshops and social events. Specific Gilda’s Club programs include the Breast Cancer Support Group, Spouses Support Group, Prostate Cancer Support Group, and more.

To register for a Look Good…Feel Better® session or receive more information, call 215.710.4511 or e-mail jcostalas@stmaryhealthcare.org. To learn about additional programs offered in the St. Mary Regional Cancer Center, please call 215.710.5300.

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Hair Quarters: A full service salon catering to customer’s many needs

November 1, 2011 By

by June Portnoy

HAIR QUARTERS PROFILE

 

When you get your hair done at Hair Quarters in Penndel, you’ll receive all the experience of seasoned, trendy, up-to-date hair stylists without the high prices you’d pay elsewhere.

“We aim to please and want you to be completely satisfied when you leave,” says owner Maureen Gilbert.

Maureen has been a hair stylist for over 30 years, and all of her stylists are up-to-date on the latest styles and trends. She recently moved her full-service salon, which she established 12 years ago, from Levittown to Penndel.

“We offer a new modern, updated salon with lots of windows, which allows natural light for an upbeat, cheery atmosphere,” says Maureen. “We moved here to be centrally located to new clients in addition to our original clients who have been with us since the very beginning.”

Hair Quarters offers a full range of services, including bridal and makeup packages, manicures and pedicures and full-body waxing. It specializes in Keratin treatments, Cinderella and weave extensions, as well as multi-cultural haircuts.

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Amazing Sea Buckthorn: Hair, skin and nails – plus much more!

August 30, 2011 By

submitted by Karen Lane, GNC Newtown

Sea Buckthorn, a nutritional supplement recently recommended by Dr. Oz, has been used medicinally in Asia and Europe for centuries.  It is especially known for its ability to make the hair shine, help the nails grow, and improve the quality of the skin.

When taken internally it is known to have anti-inflammatory properties, specifically reducing inflammation of the mucous membranes.  Conditions such as constipation, acid reflux and some other gastric disorders may be assisted by this herb, according to Dr. Oz.  Only one other food, macadamia nuts, contains the rare Omega 7 (palmitoleic acid) that is found in Sea Buckthorn.

My personal experience with this herb has been quite amazing.  At my annual GNC show I picked up some samples of the skin care products.  I began to use them and after a few days I noticed a distinct improvement in the texture and softness of my skin.  I have to admit I was pleasantly surprised and I will continue to be a dedicated user of the products.

I had not heard of this herb before Dr. Oz recommended it and explained the many benefits Sea Buckthorn.  I have found a company who makes an incredible line of products, beautifully packaged and reasonably priced.  I have sold the line to several customers and their experience is consistent with mine. These are great skin products!

This product line consists of a body lotion, hydrating serum (absorbs immediately into the skin), day and night cream, eye cream, facial cleanser (my favorite ever!) and a facial bar.  Also, they carry softgel capsules and a liquid that can be taken internally that tastes quite good.  The concentrated organic seed oil is also available and is useful for certain skin conditions like rosacea and eczema.

So if you are looking for a great skin care line that also benefits hair and nails, check these products out.

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