BEST DENTAL HEALTH CARE PROVIDER Golden Ole Brian J. Rice, D.D.S. /
Family Dentistry Services
150 Avenida Del Mar, Suite C, 949.492.0330, www.brianricedds.com
Since 1974, Rice has been serving generations of San Clemente families. “I’ve earned a reputation for doing the dentistry you need,” the former mayor said. Like the good old days, this integrity resonates with the practice’s 2,000 active patients endorsing the handson practice with the Golden Ole Award for excellence. Family Dentistry Services is caring, trustworthy and accepting new patients.—RWD
SILVER Ole Carla P. Bryan, D.D.S. 657 Camino De Los Mares, Suite 138, 949.487.6780, www.drsbryanandwilliams.com NOMINEES: Aesthetic Dental Associates • Alice Moran, D.M.D. • Amir Nikraz, D.D.S. • Brighter Image Dental • City Dentistry • Collins Harrell, D.M.D. • David Buchan, D.D.S. • Dana Ghorab, D.D.S. • David Guyot, D.D.S. • David Hinrichs, D.D.S. • Donald Muir, D.M.D. • Douglas Field, D.D.S. • Edward Balasanian, D.D.S., M.D. • Eric Johnson, D.D.S. • Erini Redmond, D.D.S. • Jacob Lee, D.D.S. •John Redmond, D.D.S., M.S. • Jon Draper, D.D.S. • Kent Sanders, D.D.S. • Kristin Ritzau, D.D.S. • Lawrence Eckl, D.D.S. • Luis Paniagua, D.D.S. • Michael Shannon, D.D.S. • Nhu Tran, D.D.S. • Nicholas Salvati, D.D.S. • Norman Crow, D.D.S. • Paul Reischl, D.D.S. • Radiant Smiles Dental Care • Ronald Trosper, D.D.S. • Sachiko Fukuman, D.D.S. • San Clemente Dental Group and Orthodontics • Sean Thompson, D.D.S. • Smile Design Dental Group • Thomas Risbrudt, D.D.S. • Tricia Williams, D.D.S. • Wallace Thune, D.D.S. • William Brownson, D.D.S. • William Capobianco, D.D.S. • William Dapper, D.D.S. • William Redmond, D.D.S., M.S. 2012 WINNERS: This is a new category for 2013
BEST MEDICAL HEALTH CARE PROVIDER Golden Ole Adam Crawford, D.O. /
Premier Physicians Medical Group
724 S. El Camino Real, 949.493.6113, www.premierphysicians.org
Primary Care Physician Adam Crawford, with a reputation for being good with surfing injuries and ailments, and the staff at Premier Physicians have garnered the gold for the personal health care they give to families and individuals of all ages. As your partner in health, Dr. Crawford provides continuing wellness and preventative care along with top-notch treatment of ongoing conditions.—RWD
Dr. Brian J. Rice and his staff at Family Dentistry Services. Photo by Brian Park
SILVER Ole Ricardo Davalos, M.D. /
Ocean Breeze Medical Group 150 Avenida Cabrillo, 949.369.6993
NOMINEES: Adam Franklin, M.D. • Amber Pachon, M.D. • Candace Basich, M.D. • Craig Albert, M.D. • Daniel Tam, M.D. • Darshana Kadakia, M.D. • David Zachary, M.D. • Edward Bestard, M.D. • Elizabeth Johnson, M.D. • Elvira Klause, M.D. • Eva Gentile, M.D. • Glenn Katz, M.D. • Greg Brown, M.D. • Heal Medical Clinic • Inchel Yeam, M.D. • James Johnson, M.D. • James Sperber, M.D. • Lawrence Chang, M.D. • Lori Clark, M.D. • Maryam Moinfar, M.D. • Memorial Care • Navjyot Gujral, M.D. • Orange Coast Women’s Medical Group • Peter Jungwirth, M.D. • Ralf Reuland, M.D. • Roger Green, M.D. • Saddleback Memorial Medical Center • Sara Shokouhi, M.D. • Seaview Pediatrics • South Orange County Pediatric Associates • Steven Cullen, M.D. • Susan Saltzman, M.D. • Torsten Kruse, M.D. • Wheenk! Physical Therapy 2012 WINNERS: This is a new category for 2013
BEST
ALTERNATIVE HEALTH CARE PROVIDER
Golden Ole A Point of Health Acupuncture,
Emily K. Valenzuela, L.Ac.
224 Avenida Del Mar, Suite C, 949.310.4044, www.apointofhealth.com
Good health has many suitors. Yet, none of them have the history of success the ancient healing arts do— acupuncture, in particular. After thousands of years, it still harmonizes bodily organs and brings patients back into balance. Acupuncturist Emily Valenzuela uses herbal therapy, nutritional education and supplementation in conjunction with acupuncture to re-boot vitality into her clients’ lives.—RWD
SILVER Ole Chin’s Acupuncture Center
tioning up and cross fit has done a lot for us. It’s put us on a different level,” USSD event coordinator Mauricio Cespedes said.—SB
SILVER Ole Guillobel Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu 621-A N. El Camino Real, 949.366.2107, www.guillobelbjj.com NOMINEES: Fight Strong MMA • Gracie Barra Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu • Progressive Martial Arts • San Clemente Community Center • San Clemente Gym • San Clemente Self Defense • Sunrise Tae Kwon Do 2012 WINNERS: This is a new category for 2013
BEST GROOMING/PET CARE Golden Ole Pet Treasures /Wagadoodle Pet Salon 653 Camino de Los Mares, 949.493.7297, www.theyellowbone.com
Like the sign intimates, “pets are treasures” and will be treated as such while in the care of husband and wife team, Daniel Giles and Valerie Amber. Featuring self-wash stations, a monthly non-anesthetic dental and vaccine clinic, treats, toys and health product lines for cats and dogs, this spot’s professional grooming service averages about three hours.—RWD
SILVER Ole San Clemente Grooming and Pet Spa 801 Via Suerte, Suite 101, 949.391. 7297, www.ocgroomer.com NOMINEES: Camp Bow Wow • Critters Mobile Pet Grooming • Hilary’s Mobile Grooming • Mike’s Pet Care • Pacific Coast Pet Training • Pacific Coast Veterinary Hospital • Paws Pet Resort • Pico Veterinary Clinic • San Clemente Veterinary Hospital • Talega Animal Hospital • The Pet Palace • The Pet Place • Three Dog Bakery • Unleashed by Petco • VIP Pet Spa 2012 WINNERS: Gold: San Clemente Grooming and Pet Spa; Silver: VIP Pet Spa
415 N. El Camino Real, 949.361.2046 NOMINEES: Ahrens Chiropractic • Asia America Acupuncture • Amy Choi, D.C., L.Ac. , Better Health Clinic Acupuncture & Chiropractic • CC Chapman • Heather Rice, L.Ac. • John A. Virag, D.C., Del Mar Chiropractic • Kaisa Coppola, D.C., Applied Kinesiologist • Kate Andrews, L.Ac., Granada Acupuncture • Kevin Dand, D.C. • Kim Lee-Thorp, Health Coach, Clinical Massage & Doula Services • Matt Greene, L.Ac., SereneQui Acupuncture • Michael L. Kreutz, D.C. • New Hope Acupuncture Center • O2 Wellness • Richard C. Roth, D.C. • Sepi Forstie, D.C. • Tyler Johnson, D.C., Chiropractic Center 2012 WINNERS: This is a new category for 2013
BEST MARTIAL ARTS STUDIO Golden Ole USSD Martial Arts San Clemente 79 Via Pico Plaza, 949.361.9111, www.martialartsinsc.com
Dr. Adam Crawford, a surfer himself, has developed a reputation for success treating surf related injuries. Photo by Jim Shilander
The USSD Martial Arts Studio may have changed locations but they have been an institution in town for 20 years. The studio specializes in kempo karate but has since become a mecca for crossfit and mixed martial arts training. “Our kempo karate class is the most popular but we were looking for something to keep condi-
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Pet Treasures owners Daniel Giles and Valerie Amber, and employees Olia Didion and Debbie Chomatil provide customers with toys and treats for cats and dogs, as well as grooming services and regular clinics. Photo by Jim Shilander