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THE CCM WELLNESS PORTFOLIO
April 2008



If only it were as easy as eating a single piece of fruit a day. In reality, being healthy requires a comprehensive approach to overall wellness, and the relationship between practitioner and patient or client is a critical one. Each year we gather some of the most qualified professionals of the region so that you might be better able to find the one that’s right for you.

Here's to your health and wellness.

 

PROFESSIONAL:
SERVICE:
Chiropractic
Cosmetic
Cosmetic
Cosmetic
Dental
Dental
Dental
Dental
Medical Healthcare
Medical Healthcare
Medical Healthcare
Medical Healthcare
Optical
Senior Health
Spa
Spa
Spa
Women's Healthcare

 



BEND CHIROPRACTIC

www.doctorbend.com

If you are looking for traditional chiropractic care combined with the latest research, Bend Chiropractic Inc. is the place for you. Dr. Amie Bend has been in practice since 1997, but her family has been serving in chiropractic since 1925. Dr. Bend is a third-generation Doctor of Chiropractic and has been serving on the Central Coast since 1998. Her office offers a variety of chiropractic techniques ranging from Activator light force methods to the most advanced technology such as decompression therapy. There is also a massage therapist available by appointment. In her office, you will receive a complete examination and report of findings to determine the right care for you. Her office is a warm and inviting place with a friendly atmosphere.

 

 

Amie Bend, D.C.

“…traditional chiropractic care combined with the latest research”

172 Station Way
Arroyo Grande
805.474.4747

 



DR. SORINA CARABETH

Dr. Sorina Carabeth is an esteemed psychiatrist in the community. A native of Romania, Sorina brought her delightful personality to the community 15 years ago. Sorina’s daughter, Silvana, son-in-law, Michael, granddaughter, Hannah, and fiancé, Bill, make San Luis Obispo their home.

Sorina also offers aesthetic procedures including mesotherapy, fillers, Botox®, IPL, and laser treatments for hair removal, brown spots, skin rejuvenation, and skin tightening.

“ I have made people feel better for years. I want to help people look better. It is exciting to see the results possible. People don’t have to put up with blemishes or unwanted hair. Treatments are simple and effective.”

Sorina is passionate about her family, medicine, and the community.

 

 

Sorina Carabeth, M.D.

“I have made people feel better for years. I want to help people look better.”

805 Aerovista Pl., Ste. 102
San Luis Obispo
805.541.3032

 



WALLY HOSN, M.D. AESTHETIC PLASTIC SURGERY CENTER

www.iloveplasticsurgery.com

Dr. Wally Hosn is an Ivy League graduate from the University of Pennsylvania. He received his Doctor of Medicine at Vanderbilt University School of Medicine and trained for seven years at the Cleveland Clinic Foundation. Later, he perfected his skills in a sub-specialty program in Aesthetic/Cosmetic Surgery in Orange County. He is Board Certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery, has authored several national and international papers on plastic surgery, and has been featured in newsprint, radio, and television.

Dr. Hosn began his career as a Beverly Hills plastic surgeon before relocating to the
Central Coast to raise his children. He has an artistic eye and treats his patients with meticulous care. He and his staff are committed to providing you with the highest quality care and confidentiality.

 

 

Wally Hosn, M.D.

“… committed to providing you with the highest quality care and confidentiality. ”

1250 Peach st., Ste. D
San Luis Obispo
805.541.0330

 



COSMETIC SURGERY & LASER CENTER

www.ABestImage.com

Dr. Rex A. Yannis has been helping people achieve their best image for over two decades. As a Fellow of the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery specializing in facial rejuvenation, Dr. Yannis has performed more than 6,000 facial aesthetic treatments and procedures. From traditional face and neck lifts to laser skin resurfacing and less invasive techniques such as Botox®, Juvederm™, and LipoDissolve, Dr. Yannis and his team of highly trained professionals will custom-design the best treatment plan available for your specific needs.

“ Not everyone needs major surgery to look their best, especially younger patients who just want a little freshening up. We offer treatments and services to fit every individual, from professional skincare products and make-up on up,” says Dr. Yannis. “Our door is always open.”

 

 

Rex A. Yannis, M.D.

“We offer treatments and services to fit every individual … Our door is always open.”

146 Traffic Way

 



THOMAS E. BRAMANTI, DDS, PHD, INC

www.bramanti.org

Dr. Thomas E. Bramanti, DDS, PhD is devoted to bringing complete health, restoring natural beauty, and creating a lifetime of wellness for his patients. The best dentists understand that a healthy smile contributes to total health more than most people realize. That’s why dentists throughout California choose Dr. Bramanti to care for the dental implant and periodontal needs of their patients.

Dr. Bramanti has taught and applied principles of implant therapy over the last 23 years, bringing a scientific perspective and singular approach to clinical excellence. Having trained in the nationally recognized Dentist-Scientist Program, he has served as a professor and researcher at UCSF. An inventor with a U.S. Patent in implant dentistry, Dr. Bramanti has pioneered innovative practices for making implants naturally beautiful, giving patients a lifelong radiant smile.

“ Precise implant placement is where the hidden treasure of a beautiful smile is found,” states Dr. Bramanti. “What is not seen is critical to the development of what is seen in the smile.” Natural beauty and restoration of oral health hinges on the knowledge and experience Dr. Bramanti blends into every smile. The excellence the doctor and his team of professionals bring to patient care is unlike anything you’ve ever experienced.

 

 

Dr. Thomas E. Bramanti

“Precise implant placement is where the hidden treasure of a beautiful smile is found.”

5660 N. Fresno St., Ste. 110
Fresno
559.438.7800

 



CENTRAL COAST SMILES

www.centralcoastsmiles.com

Central Coast Smiles has continued to provide their patients with state-of-the-art dentistry for the last 15 years. Dr. Guy Jones has a caring and gentle team, and using the latest techniques that dentistry has to offer, they can help you maintain or improve your smile. Some of the services they offer include tooth whitening, Cerec crowns in a single visit, or creating a new smile with veneers. They can provide veneers without needles or without removing valuable tooth structure.

Dr. Jones is excited to be on the forefront of the latest Cerec technology that allows him to create and place crowns and veneers in a single visit. By using Cerec technology, Central Coast Smiles allows you to have a bigger and better smile the same day!

 

 

Guy Jones, D.D.S.

“… a caring and gentle team using the latest techniques that dentistry has to offer… ”

931 Oak Park Blvd.,
Ste. 202
Pismo Beach
805.489.7645

 



LEOPOLD, MURPHY AND MAIN D.D.S.

www.slosmiles.com

Leopold, Murphy and Main (LM&M) have achieved an admirable reputation in their field of practice. Always equipped with the latest technology, LM&M are experts in cosmetic implant and endodontics, lasers, digital x-rays, intra-oral cameras, and microscope enhancement to diagnose, treat, and prevent a wide variety of dental issues. LM&M are currently the only general dentists in San Luis Obispo using the Waterlase MD—the only FDA approved laser for hard and soft tissue treatment.

The Art of Dentistry, as performed at LM&M, is truly a “family affair”: Mark Leopold and Nick Murphy are brothers-in-law; wife of Craig Main, Joanne, is a hygienist in the practice; Dr. Murphy’s oldest daughter does the lab work and his youngest daughter assists him chair-side; and Dr. Leopold’s son will be joining the practice to follow in his father’s footsteps.

As Accredited Cosmetic Dentists, LM&M takes great care with their patients. LM&M are Invisalign Providers and Lumineer Certified to offer patients the best dental services available. Every option is explained so patients feel confident in their choices. When you arrive at their beautiful San Luis Obispo office, you will become part of a tradition, and part of a family. That’s something to smile about.

 

 

Mark Leopold, D.D.S., Nicholas Murphy, D.D.S., and Craig Main, D.D.S.

“... become part of a tradition, and part of a family.”

878 Walnut St.
San Luis Obispo
805.541.0550

 



SAN LUIS ORAL & MAXILLOFACIAL SURGERY AND DENTAL IMPLANT CENTER

www.sanluisoralsurgery.com

As a board certified oral and maxillofacial surgeon, Dr. Adam Janette is dedicated to making your oral surgery experience comfortable, with a positive end result. His practice is centered on comprehensive oral and maxillofacial surgery performed in a pleasant and caring outpatient setting. Dr. Janette’s team is fully trained and sensitive to the patient’s needs and concerns, working closely with referring dentists and physicians to coordinate treatment for a highly aesthetic result.

Dr. Janette’s expertise includes dental implants to restore a patient’s smile or to secure loose fitting dentures; wisdom tooth removal to avoid crowding of teeth; tooth extractions to ease pain; orthognathic (jaw) surgery to realign a patient’s bite; and facial trauma. He strives to exceed all standards in patient care. Patients are treated with the convenience of intravenous sedation or general anesthesia for an extremely comfortable experience. His practice is also one of few oral surgery practices in the world equipped with state-of-the-art technology, including 3d-CT scans for dental imaging to assist in diagnosis and treatment planning.

San Luis Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery and Dental Implant Center is dedicated to making the patient’s overall experience patient-focused with the highest level of patient care possible

 

 

Adam Janette, D.D.S.

“…one of few oral surgery practices in the world equipped with state-of-the-art technology…”

77 Casa St., Ste. 101
San Luis Obispo
805.541.5611

 



CENTRAL COAST PHARMACY SPECIALISTS

www.ccpsrx.com

Central Coast Pharmacy Specialists is the only nationally accredited pharmacy north of Los Angeles preparing customized medications for people and pets including your prize equine or bovine animals.

Owner Brent F. Watson and Dr. William J. Walker have extensive experience in the preparation of patient-specific medicines. Specialty areas include: dye-free/preservative-free topical gels, special flavors, transdermal creams, sterile injectables, IV medications or nutritionals, pain management, hormone restoration therapy, and highly specialized cancer treatments.

Always check with your healthcare professional or pharmacy to make sure they achieve and maintain the strict standards and procedures required to ensure the proper safety and handling of your medicine.


 

Brent F. Watson, R.Ph., F.A.C.A.
and William J. Walker, Pharm.D

“You would not use a non-accredited
hospital—then why use a
non-accredited pharmacy?”

590A S. Main St.
Templeton
805.434.5999



FRENCH HOSPITAL MEDICAL CENTER

www.frenchmedicalcenter.org

French Hospital Medical Center has experienced an incredible turnaround. A major factor in the hospital’s success is the introduction of new state-of-the-art technology, which is critical to attracting qualified physicians, enhancing quality of services, and providing patients and physicians with the best tools to diagnose and treat disease. In a community far removed from metropolitan areas, it is imperative for your local not-for-profit hospital to offer the most advanced technology available. Some of these advances include specialized diagnostic imaging equipment never before seen on the Central Coast, such as: MRI with cardiac and breast imaging capabilities available 24/7; 64-slice Computed Tomography (CT) Scanner with Step-and-Shoot and TeraRecon technology; two new C-Arms for orthopedic and vascular procedures; two state-of-the-art digital Interventional Radiology/Cardiac Catheterization suites; Picture Archiving and Communication System for radiographic images.

This new technology provides greater image clarity, improved speed and accuracy, less exposure to radiation, greater patient comfort and convenience, and enhanced communication of results for physicians from local or remote locations.

“ Through community partnerships and donor support, this lifesaving technology will positively impact many of our hospital core areas such as cardiac, oncology, orthopedic, surgical and emergency services,” says FHMC President Alan Iftiniuk.

 

 

Alan Iftiniuk

“…providing patients and physicians with the best tools to diagnose and treat disease.”

1911 Johnson Ave.
San Luis Obispo
805.543.5353



LONGEVITY HEALTHCARE CENTER FOR NEW MEDICINE

www.longevityhealthcare.com

New Medicine integrates the health of all body systems, restores vitality, and prevents disease from occurring. The only person truly in command of your health is you and with this responsibility comes choices, beginning with the path you choose to take on your journey to feeling great.

Through education and new advancements in medical technology and therapies, the team at the Longevity Healthcare Center for New Medicine is helping people finally take charge of their health.

Our services revolve around a balanced approach between the treatment of conventional medical science and the natural healing techniques of “New Medicine.” Services offered include Bio Identical Hormone Therapy, Nutritional Therapy, Acupuncture, Allergy Elimination, Detoxification, Bio Energetic Testing, Lyme Disease Treatment, and Intravenous Immune & Heavy Metal Chelation Therapy.

 

 

Peter J. Muran, M.D. and Sandy Muran, Clinical Nutritionist

… a balanced approach between the treatment of conventional medical science and the natural healing techniques of “New Medicine.”

1405 Garden St.
San Luis Obispo
805.548.0987

 



TEMPLETON IMAGING MEDICAL CORPORATION, INC.

www.templetonimaging.com

Templeton Imaging Medical Corporation (TIMC) is the leader in Medical Imaging Services for the Central Coast—providing state-of-the-art medical imaging and outstanding service. TIMC’s physicians also perform interventional procedures and provide interpretations on all imaging modalities including MRI for Twin Cities Hospital.

Being the first to offer all-digital imaging in this county has kept TIMC ahead of the norm. They remain at the forefront by making sure that their equipment, technical skills, and patient care are the best available. This is imperative when important medical diagnoses and decisions are needed.

The next time you need an x-ray, tell your doctor that you would like to be seen at Templeton Imaging. Their friendly staff will make your visit a pleasant one.

TIMC is also featured on www.ksby.com’s Health Connections.

 

Elizabeth Vogler, M.D.
Blake Evernden, M.D. Pamela Cartland, M.D. James Cartland, M.D. (not pictured: Young Shin, M.D.)

“…the leader in Medical Imaging Services for the Central Coast—providing state-of-the-art medical imaging and outstanding service.”

262 Posada Ln., Ste. C
Templeton
805.434.1491

 



URBAN OPTICS OPTOMETRIC CENTER

www.urbanoptics.com

Dr. David A. Schultz has operated Urban Optics in downtown San Luis Obispo for the past 18 years. He mixes fashion, function, and medical eyecare—offering professional eye exams in a relaxed atmosphere.

In a gallery-like setting, they showcase eyewear and sunglasses from the industry’s
most notable designers, including Barton Perreira, Chrome Hearts, l.a. Eyeworks, and Oliver Peoples. “We seek out the most unique eyewear styles from around the world,” says Dr. Schultz.

Urban Optics also specializes in recreational eyewear and contact lenses. They offer Oakley, Nike, and Maui Jim and use the highest quality lenses. Dr. Schultz enjoys fitting contact lenses—welcoming hard-to-fit and previously unsuccessful wearers. He uses the latest contact lens technology including Nike Maxsight and custom lenses for all needs.

 

David A. Schultz, O.D.

“We seek out the most unique eyewear
styles from around the world.”

100 Higuera St.
San Luis Obispo
805.543.5200

 



SENIOR LIVING CONSULTANTS

www.seniorlivingconsultants.com

Placing a family member is a difficult decision, but the process can be more assuring with the proper guidance. Having undergone this situation themselves, Charmaine Petersen and Nicole Pazdan are dedicated to finding the appropriate placement for San Luis Obispo seniors.

Senior Living Consultants is a free placement agency that finds the environment that meets the medical, social, and financial needs of your loved ones. The Assisted Living or Alzheimer Care Retirement Homes provide your loved one with an atmosphere that gives them the dignity, care, and love they deserve. Let them do the medical paperwork and complicated legwork, which is included in the free service they provide to the community. Helping your family through these trying times is the ultimate goal of Senior Living Consultants.

 

Charmaine Petersen
Nicole Pazdan

“...providing your loved one with the dignity, care, and love they deserve.”

3165 S. Broad St., Ste. 114
San Luis Obispo
805.545.5901

 



HEALING TOUCH DAY SPA

www.healingtouch-nipomo.com

This vision, founded a decade ago by Kathleen and Rudy Stowell, gave birth to a nurturing, revitalizing spa. Attention to detail and a knowledgeable, professional, friendly staff sets Healing Touch apart.

This inviting spa offers a complete range of high quality products and services to address every skincare need—Dermalogica® skincare treatments and products; glominerals™ makeup; facial and body treatments; a host of massage therapies; as well as professional indoor tanning.

And with spring in the air and wedding preparations underway, Healing Touch offers exceptional bridal packages. Cultivate glowing skin before your special day under the expert care of our skin therapist and makeup artist.

With Dermalogica® leading the way, Healing Touch strives to be number one on the Central Coast with the latest products, treatments, and education. Moving to a new location and larger facility in the fall of 2008, Healing Touch will offer an expanded array of equipment and services. Many are designed for those on the go—including microzone treatments aimed at eye rescue, lip renewal, and rapid spot clearing with 20-minute sessions.

 

Kat Stowell

“Escape from the busy world to Healing Touch Day Spa where you walk in … float out.”

525 Orchard Rd., Ste. D
Nipomo
805.931.0512

 

 



SANDALWOOD SPA
THE MONARCH CLUB AT TRILOGY CENTRAL COAST.

For more than 4,000 years, the balsamic incense of sandalwood has been revered for its soothing qualities. Its exotic scent calms and restores, creating the perfect atmosphere for relaxation.

Those same qualities have inspired the Sandalwood Spa at Trilogy Central Coast’s new Monarch Club. This oasis for relaxation and rejuvenation offers massages, facials, therapeutic body treatments, and natural nail care to take clients on a sensory vacation and relieve stress.

“ We want people to come in and know they can relax, that they’ll be taken care of in complete serenity, whether it’s for an hour or the entire day,” says Sandalwood Spa Director Audra Ovist. “The Sandalwood Spa and Trilogy Central Coast are committed to a healthy lifestyle—mind, body, and spirit.”

The spa has an Asian-fusion feel, capturing elements of nature with stone, glass, and tile. Water adds to the ambiance with a spectacular indoor water feature flowing under a glass floor, connecting two “tranquility” lounges. There’s even a Zen garden. All are lovely spots for a cup of tea before or after a treatment.

Marisela Diaz, Denise Ybarra, Tracy Tevis, Audra Ovist, Janelle Wahl

“Trilogy’s Sandalwood Spa creates a
soothing oasis for mind, body, and spirit.”

1645 Trilogy Parkway
Nipomo
805.343.7520

 



SAVVI SKIN & BODY STUDIO

www.savviskinstudio.com

Savvi believes in massage as good body maintenance. Each of their body workers has over 10 years of experience in the local Wellness Community. They offer Hot Stone, Prenatal, Deep Tissue, and Swedish massage. To enhance their skin and body work, they have an onsite acupuncturist who will help your healing from within.

Their facial programs use Epicuren®, SkinCeuticals, and Rhonda Allison products. Jane Iredale Mineral Makeup™ gives beautiful coverage while providing full UV protection. In addition to clinical skincare, they offer full body waxing and brow design.

A serene oasis in the heart of San Luis Obispo, Savvi offers results in a relaxed atmosphere. Ask about their birthday, bridal, or girls night out party packages and relax at Savvi Skin & Body Studio.

Juli Platzer, Leah Rice, Jenny Dull, Alyssa Ward,
Emily Ann Johnson (not pictured: Deborah Caldwell)

“Savvi offers results in a relaxed atmosphere.”

2078 Parker St., Ste. 200
San Luis Obispo
805.544.0142

 



STEFANI MIKULICS, M.D.

Dr. Stefanie Mikulics has been practicing obstetrics and gynecology on the Central Coast for seven years. She specializes in personalized healthcare for women of all ages.

Dr. Mikulics’ modern treatments will help you achieve optimum health. She offers the latest non-hormonal treatment for heavy periods and tubal sterilizations that do not require an abdominal incision.

In addition to personalized annual exams, patients benefit from comprehensive, up-to-date care without a long wait.

Everyone is busy, but health should never be left to chance. Treat yourself to an annual exam from a doctor who specializes in your needs. It’s quick, painless, and you’ll feel better about yourself. Let her help you be your best at every age.