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Velashape II Treatment

6 treatments for $800*

Value $1600

Treat yourself to a smoother, sexier you!

VelaShape™ is the only FDA cleared non-invasive device that effectively and safely contours, shapes and slims the body by reducing cellulite and firming problem areas in as little as 6 treatments.

Advantage Health and Beauty is a medical spa in historic Oak Cliff Dallas, across from Methodist Hospital near the Bishop Arts District. We are committed to providing the most efficient and advanced treatments combined with unprecedented customer service. We have invested in the newest technologies such as the revolutionary Cutera CoolGlide Laser that enables us to remove hair with virtually no pain and extraodinary results. The safe, serene environment will leave you relaxed and satisfied, whether your visit is out of luxury or need.

Velashape II

Circumferential reduction*

Cellulite reduction

Skin tightening

Reduction in appearance of stretch marks

Body Contouring

Cutera CoolGlide System

Laser Hair Removal

Laser Genesis

Laser Vein Therapy “Spider-Vein”

3D Skin Rejuvenation™

Photofacial/ (IPL)

Parisian Peel

Microdermabrasion

Chemical Peels

VI Peel

VI Peel Precision

VI Peel Precision Plus

VI Acne Peel

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(214) 957-9159

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The Big Idea: How local women turned passions into professions

Very few can say they are passionate about their work, which is why the stories featured in these pages are so inspirand transformed them into successful careers.

her passion came naturally. After growing up watching her mother, Advantage Health Care Systems’ owner Linda Riley, Hannah decided to follow in her footsteps. “I remember many times when I was young, quietly pulling up a chair to watch a chiropractor adjust a client,” Riley says. “When you’re lucky enough to grow up around that — and it’s not a common thing — it motivates you to work hard and be a part of it.”

After working at Advantage Health Care Systems for eight years, Riley branched off and developed Advantage Health

& Beauty. Her medical spa offers cellulite removal, skin tightening, spider vein removal and more. She also sells medical- grade facial products. “I have always been artistic, and I wanted to fuse those skills with my medical background,” says Riley. “Now I am able to help people reach a more creative and beautiful side of themselves.”

One such example was when Riley helped a beautiful a lot of weight and was left with extra skin on her arms. She was told she would need to have surgery, which would leave scars, but we were able to remove eight inches of skin using the VelaShape II machine. Now whenever she’s in town, she runs over here to give me a hug.”

“If you have to work for a living, you might as well work in wanted to help with more rescues than they were allowed to when they worked for others.

“We had both done a lot of rescue of animals, saving cats and dogs from the streets. We wanted a practice where that

“We help with the medical care of the injured and sometimes neglected animals coming off the street,” she says.

Although she and Lavender didn’t realize it, having their newborn babies (yes, both doctors had newborns) during as busy as you are in subsequent years. I never would have planned it that way, but it certainly was the best way it could her family. “I’m looking forward to the day when I can employ my children,” she says, with no attempt to hide her glee. “They can clean cages and walk dogs!”

Turning passion into a profession takes dedication and hard work. Just ask Dr. Nirmala Marneni, owner of Oak Heights Family Dental and a one-woman dynamo of expertise. In addition to basic dentistry, Dr. Marneni handles implants, orthodontics and additional services that might otherwise require referrals to specialists. “I don’t want my patients to be running here and there, being referred to other dentists,” she says. “We do most of the procedures here.” Dr. Marneni trained at New York University because, she says, “It is one of the largest dental schools in the world and one of the best.” She takes advantage of additional training through continuing education, to ensure she is giving her patients the best care possible.

For neighborhood resident Nicole Isenberg, her craving for a real Chinese foot rub inspired her to open Ya-Ya Foot Spa. Isenberg, who is originally from Northern China, moved to Oak Cliff because her husband, Ralph, had been a 25-year resident of the neighborhood. “In China we would go every night for a foot rub,” she says. “It takes your stress away and makes you relax.” here, massage is completely different. She compares it to the difference between Chinese-American food and real Chinese food. “We do the real stuff,” she says. Chinese foot massage your feet connects to another point in your body.”

Ya-Ya can mean foot in Northern China, but Isenberg also has a special affection for the name. When her daughter began school in Oak Cliff, the teacher couldn’t pronounce the little girl’s Chinese name, so the child said, “Just call me Ya-Ya.” Later, Isenberg’s second daughter also decided to rename herself Ya-Ya. “So now I have two Ya-Yas,” Isenberg laughs. (Or three, if you count the business as a brain-child.)