Guide to
BEAUTY WELLNESS 2020 - 2021
Special Advertising Supplement
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Let’s face it: 2020 has been an unpredictable and stressful year. Surely you could use a bit of pampering! Well, you’re in the right place with our Annual Guide to Beauty & Wellness in-hand. Be it a new refreshed hairstyle, some sparkling jewels, a fabulous facial, or even some healthful natural products, holistic services or a jumpstart into a yoga routine, this is the tool you need to kick things off on a high note. Step into a new, beautiful, fresh and health-centered journey this 2021. After all, you’re in charge of putting you first.
NIKKI M. MURRY, Editor-in-Chief NMurry@BerksCountyLiving.com
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Van Scoy Jewelers Van Scoy Jewelers has been one of Berks Countyʼs most successful jewelers sharing in couples’ love stories and family milestones for 42 years. We’ve built our longevity on quality products, consistently excellent service and a strong commitment to our customers and to our community. Our team: Caroline, Debbie, Judy, Angie, Patti, Cindy and our expert jeweler, Sal, can help you to custom design the piece of your dreams or to select something from our lovely in-stock collection. Visit us in our new location on Penn Avenue. Van Scoy Jewelers has been voted Best of Berks for more than 10 years running, earning the Lifetime Achievement Award for Best Independent Jeweler. Stop in and see for yourself what sets us apart. 1121 Penn Avenue | Wyomissing | 610.374.9330 | vanscoyjewelers.com
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Lords & Ladies Salon and Medical Spa For Lords & Ladies Salon and Medical Spa, 2020 will forever be a historic year. In September, the company successfully transitioned to a franchise business, selling each of the existing seven salons to longtime, successful employees. The seven women owners at the helm of this transition include five who are among the company’s most successful hairdressers and two high-performing management and operational gurus. Onsite ownership has already proven to enhance the level of excellence delivered by the salons. The new owners are committed to maintaining the consistency, quality and standards that customers have come to know and expect. There’s no better feeling than leaving the salon with a new hairstyle, fresh manicure or skin-reviving HydraFacial! Sunday, Monday and Tuesday Specials offer hair, nail and skin care services including a Women’s Shampoo, Haircut & Style for $29 or a Men’s Haircut for $19. Gift cards, as always, can be purchased and redeemed at any location. In addition, the company has relaunched the L&L MedSpa with K&M Medical, supervised by Dr. Kirk McMurtry, MD, FACS, as medical director with his team of nurse practitioners and registered nurses. The L&L MedSpa is proud to continue to perform a wide array of medical and esthetic services including Botox, fillers, the HydraFacial, lash extensions, massage and more. The L&L MedSpa staff is excited for the future and to expand their current offerings of medical and esthetic services. The future is bright for Lords & Ladies and their highly skilled team of hairdressers, nail technicians, nurse injectors, estheticians, massage therapists and lash technicians. In addition, there are always employment opportunities with the company and now, the opportunity for a future generation of entrepreneurs to own and operate a Lords & Ladies Salon and Medical Spa franchise. Be on the lookout for new locations coming soon! Fleetwood, Exeter, Sinking Spring, Douglassville, Pottstown, Gilbertsville, Perkiomenville 1.844.salonll | lordsandladiessalons.com
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Renewed Vitality Are you experiencing hot flashes, anxiety, weight gain, libido issues or are you just not feeling like yourself? Visit our website and take our quiz. Hormone replacement therapy could be the solution. Renewed Vitality is the area’s premier facility for hormonal balance. Live to your fullest potential with hormone replacement therapy — a safe, natural and effective form of bioidentical therapy. Founder Becky McClure has been a recipient of pellet therapy for 16 years and credits pellets for helping her to feel younger and healthier. Since beginning therapy, the hot flashes, anxiety, libido issues and weight gain stopped. Her mission is to educate men and women about hormonal imbalance and treat them one pellet at a time. Meet Debbie Hampton, our new CRNP. Becky and her staff — Abby, Patty and Dee — help to ensure your individualized, personal care. Schedule an appointment to see how we can help you find your balance. 560 Van Reed Rd. | Ste. 203 | Wyomissing | 484.516.2937 | renewedvitality4you.com
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United Artists United Artists (UA) is proud to serve in West Reading. Our welcoming atmosphere, experienced technicians, exceptional service and adherence to sanitation guidelines creates a loyal relationship with our guests, who can feel relaxed and safe. We are dedicated to providing guests with a personalized experience that focuses on their lifestyle needs. Using high-quality professional products, our beauty experts help clients feel their best and offer knowledge for maintaining their look at home. A one-stop beauty destination, UA offers advanced hair care, wigs and hair extensions, makeup and lash artistry, skin care, waxing, nail care, bridal beauty and a professional retail store. New guests are welcome at UA as we continue to follow CDC guidelines. This season, shop the retail store for gift sets and stocking stuffers and remember gift cards never go out of style! Curbside pickup, online shopping and eGift cards are also available. 299 Penn Avenue | West Reading | 610.376.8481 | unitedartistssalon.com
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Soul Centered Wellness Soul Centered Wellness owners and practitioners are passionate about ancient healing therapies and helping women restore vitality and balance to their bodies and lives. We believe that the body wants to be in a healing state, but our modern lifestyles often sabotage this ability. Our Sanctuary prides itself on its healing energies and was built around the idea of self-love and self-care. We invite you to experience many of the mindfully curated services we offer to help you detox, rejuvenate and restore healing to your body, mind and soul. We have brought back the traditions of the ancient cultures. Medicine Women, Priestesses and Shamans practiced in the ancient healing temples and in nature; at Soul Centered Wellness, we utilize modern technologies and practices to amplify these healing techniques. We specialize in feminine and womb healing through detoxification, Yoni steaming, herbal goddess baths, pregnancy preparation and menopause support. Our mystical boutique offers unique hand-crafted items to support your spiritual practices and development. Our clients tell us that working with Jocelyn, Lizzie, Alli and Raven “is the best gift you can give yourself, especially during these times.” Heal childhood trauma and self-limiting beliefs through ancient Shamanic healing techniques, block removals, coaching and therapy. Be energetically cleansed and opened through trapped emotion clearings, Folk magic and Soul Sessions to call in your highest destiny. Release anxiety, trauma and dark energy from your body and spirit through jungle medicine and sacred ceremonies. We also offer classes, workshops, retreats and sistership circles designed to help foster connection and collaboration with our community. We are deeply honored to provide these ancient healing offerings for the Berks County community and are excited to bring you these powerful workshops, retreats, events and classes! Visit our website and Facebook page for more details. 2619 Leiscz’s Bridge Rd. | Unit 300 | Leesport | 717.269.9820 | soulcenteredwellness.org
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Nature's Garden Natural Foods & Shoes
Susanne Fiori and Cindy Boyer, a Certified Health Specialist and ND, respectively, continue to be passionate about helping people to make proper nutritional choices after 43 years. Since the start of the COVID-19, they have recommended very specific nutritional protocols using correctly formulated nutraceuticals for immune health. According to the American Botanical Council, there are considerable botanical adulterants in the herbal industry, so Buyer Beware! With the popularity of CBD, the pair has high standards on which manufacturers they will recommend for stress, anxiety and pain for people and pets. For fun, they have sold Birkenstock sandals for four decades, as well as UGGs, Taos shoes and Darn Tough socks, and are trained to fit. The knowledgeable staff of Kathleen, Shelly, Diane and Jen have attended years of educational seminars by the leading NDs. Buy from the best! Tune in to Healthy Living with Nature's Garden on WEEU 830AM 6-7pm on Mondays for credible info. 4360 Perkiomen Avenue | Reading | 610.779.3000 | ngarden.net
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Bell Tower Salon Spa The Bell Tower family would like to extend our gratitude to all of our amazing guests and team members. Having faced many difficulties and uncertainties this past year, we THANK each and every one of YOU for trusting us with your safety and your style. Here at Bell Tower, your well-being is our top priority and we will continue to follow strict protocols to ensure a clean and safe environment for everyone. We are excited to continue serving you with our new spa treatments, advanced skincare laser services, fresh hairstyles, and trendy must-have products that you can only find at Bell Tower. We have gift-giving options for everyone with our handselected trunk shows and customized gift guides. Give the gift of a luxurious Bell Tower experience with our holiday gift card promotion this year with a chance to win one year of free service at Bell Tower! 18 State Hill Rd. | Wyomissing | 610.372.6379 | belltowersalonspa.com @belltowersalonspa
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Jesuit Center for Spiritual Growth The Jesuit Center for Spiritual Growth, situated on 240 acres in Wernersville, abounds in natural beauty, welcoming quiet and spiritual sustenance. We offer a variety of retreats and programs, all based on the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius of Loyola. Why come? The Jesuit Center for Spiritual Growth offers a place of rest and renewal to individuals and Roman Catholic and ecumenical groups who wish to grow spiritually and who seek companionship on their spiritual journey. Why come now? The Jesuit Center will close permanently in August 2021, so the time to come is now! During the pandemic, the Center is open on a strictly limited basis (small numbers of individuals; small groups) under strict health protocols. It is a safe space to retreat from the world and recharge yourself spiritually. To learn more, visit jesuitcenter.org or contact Melinda Leonowitz, Registrar, at mleonowitz@ jesuitcenter.org or 610.670.3642. 501 N. Church Rd. | Wernersville | 610.670.3642 | jesuitcenter.org
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Kula Kamala Foundation A 501c3 nonprofit service and educational organization, the Kula Kamala Foundation supports our community by providing access to yoga, yoga therapy, meditation and holistic wellness. We organize, co-host and facilitate empowering events, retreats and trainings. Since COVID-19 arrived, we have moved our offerings online and provide a robust menu of health-conscious, spiritually based programs via Zoom and Facebook. We are rooted in teachings that focus on non-violence and unity. Our programs include certification in Spiritual Leadership, weekly public classes, internship-based education, and personal retreat, health and development. We pride ourselves on our commitment to sustainable development and maintenance of the Ashram. Our Food4All Vegetable Gardens grow an abundance of organic non-GMO vegetables which we donate to local shelters. We know the importance of community health and wellness, social justice, and human and animal rights, and we provide awareness campaigns in those and related areas. Sponsorship and volunteer opportunities are available. 17 Basket Rd. | Alsace Township | 484.509.5073 | kulakamalafoundation.org
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ADVERTISER INDEX Bell Tower Salon Spa................................................................................................................ 11 Jesuit Center for Spiritual Growth........................................................................................... 12 Kula Kamala Foundation ......................................................................................................... 13 Lords & Ladies Salon and Medical Spa................................................................................4 & 5 Nature's Garden Natural Foods and Shoes............................................................................. 10 Renewed Vitality......................................................................................................................... 6 Soul Centered Wellness........................................................................................................8 & 9 United Artists .............................................................................................................................. 7 Van Scoy Jewelers...................................................................................................................... 3
To reserve your spot in the 2021-2022 edition, contact Robyn Jones at RJones@BerksCountyLiving.com.
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