Denton Record-Chronicle
BEST MASSAGE CENTER/SPA Soma Massage Therapy 529 Malone St. 940-536-8720 www.somadenton.com
Soma Massage Therapy spent its first two years operating out of the spare room in owner Amber Briggle’s home. Then in November the business moved to a bigger space in a new location and hired additional therapists. “The fact that we won the Best of Denton award after only a few months of having a ‘real’ office must mean we’re doing something right,” Briggle wrote in response to a questionnaire. The center offers a variety of massages, including deep tissue, prenatal, sports, Swedish, hot stone and integrative massage, as well as aromatherapy and reflexology. They are available for on-site chair massage for offices and events, and are available by appointment seven days a week. Briggle says Soma Massage takes a personal approach to clients and tailors the
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HEALTHY LIVING massage to the client’s unique needs. Soma also does not accept tips, she said. Runner-up: Still Waters & Co. Bragging rights: Essentials Day Spa
BEST MEDICAL CENTER Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Denton 3000 N. I-35 940-898-7000 www.texashealth.org/denton Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Denton’s presence in the community goes far beyond its dominating presence along Interstate 35. The 255-bed hospital provides a wide array of health services that are focused on keeping patients and their families at the center of the decision-making process. The 300 physicians on staff represent more than 40 specialties including diagnostic imaging, digestive health, emergency services, general surgery, heart and vascular treatment, obstetrics and gynecology, orthopedics, pediatric service, robotassisted surgeries, sleep medicine, urolo-
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gy and weight-loss surgery. The hospital has been in business in Denton since 1987. Runner-up: Denton Regional Medical Center Bragging rights: CareNow Denton
BEST OB/GYN Caring for Women 2805 S. Mayhill Road 940-591-6700 www.cfwdenton.com Caring for Women is a diverse, advanced obstetrics and gynecological practice that includes treatment by board-certified physicians, certified nurse midwives or nurse practitioners. State-of-the-art technology includes 3D and 4D sonogram machines operated by a nationally certified sonographer, and many surgical procedures can be performed in the office. Dr. Caren Reaves, one of the physicians in the practice, said Caring for Women is unique because “we see our patients as individuals and partners in their case.”
It is their treatment and handling of patients that likely contributed to being named Best OB/GYN in Denton. Caring for Women has been open since 2001. Other physicians in the practice are Joseph S. Valenti, Monica Popov and Laura Finger. Runner-up: Medical Center of North Texas, Denton North Bragging rights: OB/GYN Specialists
BEST PEDIATRICIAN Cook Children’s South Denton Clinic 3201 Teasley Lane, Suite 102 940-565-1510 ww.CookChildrens.org Customer service and satisfaction are of utmost importance at Cook Children’s South Denton Clinic, with timely patient care a goal whether it be through same-day appointments or prompt phone calls. The clinic provides general pediatric services including well-check examinations, newborn checks, sick visits, behavioral consultations, and handles a number of procedures.
We want to thank you for your continued support. It is an honor for my staff and myself to receive such an award. We will continue to work hard to provide you with the dining experience that you deserve. Thank you, Denton. Giuseppe Brownell
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