Neighbors

Hello Neighbor!

HI, MY NAME IS… Kristin Struble Chakmakian, MD

I’VE LIVED IN PHOENIX AND NOW PARADISE VALLEY SINCE 1997 AND

I LOVE IT BECAUSE… of the wonderful community of people, great hikes (in particular Camelback Mountain), awesome restaurants, and because of my extended family living here.

A TYPICAL DAY IN MY LIFE INCLUDES…

I start the day with coffee and meditation. Then I typically exercise on my Peloton bike, treadmill, or elliptical. I give my family a hug and head to work where I am blessed and honored to help care for lots of beautiful and adorable kids and their families in my pediatric office, Camelback Pediatrics. Then I come home and either make dinner, or my wonderful husband does this task. Then we relax and enjoy being coach potatoes watching television.

MY FAMILY IS… amazing! I have a fantastic husband and son, who is 15.

ONE THING I CANNOT LIVE WITHOUT

IS… my family.

MY FAVORITE MOVIE I COULD NEVER GET TIRED OF WATCHING AND

WHY… “Shawshank Redemption.” I love the message of hope, perseverance, and survival despite the worst of circumstances. I also identify with and feel very grateful for strong friendships forged.

WHEN I WAS YOUNGER, I WANTED TO

BE… an actress.

THE SONG I WOULD SING AT KARAOKE

NIGHT IS… “Piano Man,” by Billy Joel or any Billy Joel song.

THE ONE PERSON WHO MOTIVATES

ME IS… my dad. He is my hero. He is always positive and encouraging. His life is a beautiful example of not letting obstacles stop your stride, of pride in parenting, loyalty and love (having been married to my mom for 67 years), strong faith in God, building a company knowing the critical importance of surrounding yourself with a great team to do so (as vice president of Circle K in its early years, his team was responsible for growing the convenient store chain), relationship building, and genuinely loving people. He is a great man who people instantly adore, trust, and admire.

THE LAST THING THAT MADE ME

LAUGH OUT LAUD WAS… the comedian Bill Burr on his Netflix comedy routine in the Red Rocks.

MY PERFECT DAY IS… waking up to rain with ocean waves roaring in the background, followed by coffee, devotional time, a nice run on the beach and the rest of the day spent with family swimming in the warm ocean, followed by a perfect sunset. Then roasting marshmallows on the beach under the stars. Amazing meals would be scattered throughout the day.

MY FAVORITE LOCAL NONPROFIT

IS… PANDA (People Acting Now to Discover Answers). It’s a women’s board that raises money for the Steele Children’s Research Center, where discoveries are made to improve treatments and cures for childhood diseases. Learn more at azpanda.org.

Other favorites include: Operation Everyone, March of Dimes, and Phoenix Children’s Hospital Foundation.

MY LIFE IS… awesome. I have a great family, a fabulous job, my faith, and health. My mom always said, “health is wealth.” All these combined bring me joy and peace.

THE BEST GIFT I’VE EVER RECEIVED

WAS… my son Luke.

MY DREAM VACATION WOULD BE… either a cruise around the world on the fanciest ship, with a few nights sleeping in an overwater Bungalow in Tahiti or the Maldives. I absolutely love traveling.

THE BEST PIECE OF ADVICE I’VE

EVER RECEIVED… is a hard one. Greg Kinnear spoke at my college graduation. His simple message was to never let fear be your obstacle to success. It is easy to doubt yourself, but just have hope, believe in yourself, work hard, and don’t let fear get in your way of achieving your goals. Of course, my wise parents, God above, and many others had similar wise words, but Greg’s words hit me between the eyes right before embarking on my residency in pediatrics.

WELCOME TO PARADISE

YOUR ACADEMIC JOURNEY CONTINUES AT PVCC

Located in north Phoenix, Paradise Valley Community College (PVCC) serves a broad group of students in a welcoming, inclusive and supportive environment.

PARADISE VALLEY COMMUNITY COLLEGE

Our students experience active and engaged learning, opportunities to enhance critical, creative and entrepreneurial thinking, and ways to positively impact today’s societal issues..

Whether you’re attending college for the first time, taking a class to transfer to a university, expanding your skill set, or wanting to explore a new interest, PVCC can help.

We provide an array of services to ensure your success, such as academic advising, career counseling, early college, financial aid (for those who are eligible), a learning support center, and Veteran resources.

What’s more, we are the only community college in Arizona recognized as one of the nation’s Top 150 Community Colleges by the Aspen Institute, the nation’s signature recognition for America’s community colleges.

Paradise awaits….contact us for a campus tour today!

Union Hills - Main Campus

18401 North 32nd Street Phoenix, AZ 85032 paradisevalley.edu 602.787.7000

Black Mountain Campus

34250 North 60th Street, Building A Scottsdale, AZ 85266 paradisevalley.edu/blackmountain 602.493.2600

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Braden Sherman is a customer experience and marketing expert at Healthy Home Flooring. She shares that Healthy Home Flooring aims to “floor” customers with their quality products and services from the very first phone call.

“The first phone call from a potential customer is always a chance for us to take our time and get to know the customer and their family’s needs,” Sherman explains. “We consider ourselves a family, so we want to make sure that each customer is treated like we would treat our own kin. We totally understand that having your flooring replaced can be a scary process! But we want potential customers to know that we are there for them every step of the way.”

WHY HEALTHY HOME FLOORING STANDS OUT Healthy Home Flooring specializes in providing high quality flooring products that are hypoallergenic, eco-friendly, and low maintenance once installed. Customer service and making things as convenient as possible for clients is always top of mind.

“From start to finish, top to bottom, one call does it all,” according to Healthy Home Flooring. “Sameday appointments, evenings, and weekends are available as well. We will bring the store to your door and give you a free in-home estimate with no hidden extras or unknown costs. You get to see the samples in your home’s lighting next to your furniture and decorations.”

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If you break, dent, scratch, or stain your floors, they will fix it for free! • Lifetime labor guarantee • Industry-exclusive dustless tile removal • Up to 60 months 0% interest financing • Free air duct cleaning • Free home disinfectant • Free cleaning kit • Free furniture pads, that are provided and installed

“And you don’t have to lift a finger: with our white-glove services, that include moving your heavy furniture, appliances, replacing your baseboards with new ones, removing the old flooring, hauling it away, and dumping it for you. Our job is done when your happiness exceeds our expectations by making your lives easier while leaving your house looking new and happy for years to come. Taste is a matter is of choice. Quality is a matter of fact.”

Sherman notes that Healthy Home Flooring only uses the best ecofriendly flooring products that are hypoallergenic and have little to no VOC (volatile organic compound). And, as a bonus, Healthy Home Flooring offers a free air duct cleaning service with each installation to say thank you for choosing them to install your family’s flooring.

Sherman shares that there are always promotions and savings happening and—with the motto of treating customers like family—Healthy Home Flooring is always looking to provide clients with the best deals possible.

Healthy Home Flooring also does their part to give back to the local community. The company has given back to nonprofit organizations like the Wounded Warrior Project and St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

Looking toward the future, the flooring experts at Healthy Home Flooring plan to continue to grow their footprint across the Valley.

To learn more about Healthy Home Flooring, visit healthyhomeflooring.co or call 623-404-4444.

Healthy Home Flooring also does their part to give back to the local community. The company has given back to nonprofit organizations like the Wounded Warrior Project and St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

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