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Thank You Ahwatukee FOR YOUR VOTES!

1st Place Winner in three categories!

Best Medical Specialist ~ Dermatology Best Physician Assistant ~ Sarah Neumann Best Skin Care ~ Carrie Klosowski Locally Owned Dermatology Office

Bradley Rasmussen, MD

Bethany Cheatham, MSN, FNP-C

Sarah Neumann, MMS, PA-C

Carrie Klosowski, LME, LT

480.704.SKIN (7546) 4425 E. Agave Road, Suite 148 • Phoenix, AZ 85044 w w w. A h wa t u ke e S k i n C a re . c o m

Duane Whitaker, MD

Ty Nielson, MSPAS, PA-C

Kelly Fields, LME, CLT

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dining & entertainment

BEST NEW RESTAURANT FIRST PLACE

Snooze, An A.M. Eatery

4901 E. Ray Road, #120 • 480-893-7638 or snoozeeatery.com

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eam members at Snooze Ahwatukee liked to be called Snoozers, but don’t let that nickname fool you. This perky, cheerful bunch is driven to make sure guests get their day started on the right foot.

The Ahwatukee location is the Denver-based chain’s fifth in the Valley. “We are excited to bring Snooze to the Ahwatukee area,” said CEO Dave Birzon when the restaurant opened last fall. “As a longtime Valley resident, I know this is an engaged and dynamic community for us to get involved in.”

Guests love the farm-fresh, cage-free eggs and signature menu items, such as the comforting Breakfast Pot Pie and the various benedict offerings. The cafe also features a lineup of lunchtime sammies and a creative cocktail program.

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THIRD PLACE

4909 E. Chandler Blvd.

480-248-9510 or frankandlupes.com

4025 E. Chandler Blvd.

480-316-6334 or earlybaker.com

Frank & Lupe’s

Early Baker

BEST PIZZA FIRST PLACE

Florencia Pizza Bistro

3646 E. Ray Road, #20 • 480-704-7404 or florenciapizzabistro.com

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ew customers can’t quite put their finger on whether Florencia’s pizzas are New York, Chicago, or California style – which makes longtime regulars chuckle. It’s Flo’s style – and that’s just the way they’ve liked it since 1999.

Owner Val Yemetz, who grew up making pizzas in his parents’ restaurant on Florence Avenue in Los Angeles, said it all starts with the crust. His Old World method takes great care and time to mix and proof the dough to ensure maximum flavor. Then he loads the pies with the freshest vegetables, cheeses and meats. “It’s like a canvas,” he said.

Pizzas are cooked in deck ovens on thick stones. Opt for one of the many delicious, traditional tomato-based pizzas or change it up with a pesto-, ranch- or olive oil-style creation.

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THIRD PLACE

4848 E. Chandler Blvd.

480-961-0208 or spinatospizzeria.com

4825 E. Warner Road 480-940-5556 or zzeeks.com

Spinato’s Pizzeria

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BEST ITALIAN FIRST PLACE

Spinato’s Pizzeria

4848 E. Chandler Blvd. • 480-961-0208 or spinatospizzeria.com

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n 1974, Ken and Elaine Spinato had had quite enough of Chicago’s blustery winters and sweltering summers, so they packed up their infant daughter and moved m to Arizona.

The Spinatos loved everything about the Valley, expect for the fact that it was a pizza desert back then. They weren’t about to go without their beloved Chicagostyle pizza. They opened a pizzeria. Problem solved.

Because families - well, some families - do not live on pizza alone, Spinato’s offers classic pastas and a variety of baked sandwiches and calzones. The Ahwatukee location, with its large bar area, dining room and private dining room, was purposely built to be a place where groups and big families can gather.

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THIRD PLACE

4647 E. Chandler Blvd.

480-706-4070 vabeneaz.com

4902 E. Warner Road 480-893-8544 trattoriadamico.com

Va Bene

Trattoria D’Amico

BEST MEXICAN FIRST PLACE

Frank & Lupe’s

4909 E. Chandler Blvd. • 480-248-9510 or frankandlupes.com

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BEST ASIAN/SUSHI FOOD FIRST PLACE

Sakana Sushi & Grill

5061 E. Elliot Road • 480-598-0506 or sakanasushiandgrill.com

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akana Sushi and Grill has been serving delicious sushi and traditional Japanese fare since 1994. Customers love the generous portions and good prices.

The Sakana Happy Roll menu (all day Monday through Thursday and Saturday and Sunday at lunch) includes a choice of 17 rolls starting at $3.45. The restaurant also serves a variety of udon and ramen noodle dishes. Ask your server for advice on the perfect hot or cold sake to pair with your meal.

Sakana chefs offer popular periodic sushi classes, too. For $45, you’ll go home well-fed and with a better understanding of – and respect for – Japanese culture and food.

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hen Frank & Lupe’s owner Teddy Bernal was looking for a new location last fall to add to his family’s popular Old Town Scottsdale eatery, Ahwatukee residents shouted a collective “Ole!” when he chose their neighborhood over Chandler and Gilbert.

Ahwatukee sort of had the inside track, since a fan of the Scottsdale restaurant owned a vacant building in the strip mall that turned out to be perfect. “It’s a good location, a really nice neighborhood,” Bernal said. “People were craving something original without having to go over the bridge.”

The New Mexican-style menu is identical to the one in Scottsdale, and all the recipes come from Bernal’s mother. She and his father started the business in Socorro. Try the chicken enchiladas with cream of poblano sauce. Ole!

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THIRD PLACE

4747 E. Elliot Road, #17 480-753-4370 or lostaquitosaz.com

4855 E. Warner Road 480-706-1066

Los Taquitios

Los Dos Molinos

THIRD PLACE

Ra Sushi

Ahwatukee Foothills Towne Center, 4921 E. Ray Road. 480-940-1111 or rasushi.com

Thai Basil

4221 E. Chandler Blvd.

480-704-6013 or thaibasilaz.com

BEST RESTAURANT FIRST PLACE

Perfect Pear Bistro

1241 E. Chandler Blvd. • 480-248-6266 or perfectpearbistro.com

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1304 E. Chandler Blvd., Suite 104

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www.theyoasis.com

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ustomers love Perfect Pear Bistro’s signature grilled cheeses, contemporary decor and welcoming ambience. But after a while, they also come to appreciate what the restaurant doesn’t have – hamburgers, wings, TVs. “We let the sports bars do that,” said owner Chris Hove. “You see a lot of people interacting here, focusing on conversation.”

Many of the grilled cheeses and other sandwiches, plus the popular G-Ma’s Mac, are seasoned with bacon. Patrons in search of something healthier enjoy the lineup of salads and quinoa bowls.

Hove refreshes the menu a couple of times per year, so there’s always something new to it.

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THIRD PLACE

4740 E. Warner Road 480-705-7768 hillsidespot.com

4710 E. Warner Road 480-893-8930 nellospizza.com

Hillside Spot

Nello’s Ahwatukee

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BEST SPORTS BAR

BEST WINGS FIRST PLACE

FIRST PLACE

Native Grill and Wings

CK’s Tavern & Grill

5030 E. Ray Road, #5 • 480-496-5717 and 1339 E. Chandler Blvd.

480-283-9600 or nativegrillandwings.com

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wners Rod and Kim Ticknor figure they sell about ocations.

35,000 wings every week at their two locations.

Hungry patrons gobble up the hand-breaded boneless wings, strippers (boneless chicken tenderloins) and traditional wings with a choice of 21 sauces and dry rubs.

The Ticknors got in early on the wing craze and with the franchise (called Native New Yorker then) when they opened the Ray Road store more than 20 years ago. The Chandler Boulevard restaurant has been up and running for eight years.

Rod said the secret sauce behind the restaurants’ success is customer service. “Basically, you treat every customer well. The best thing we can do is take care of the guests one at a time with good food and good service.”

SECOND PLACE

CK’s Tavern & Grill

4142 E. Chandler Blvd.

480-706-5564 or ckgrill.com

4142 E. Chandler Blvd. • 480-706-5564 or ckgrill.com

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ow in its 14th year, CK’s doesn’t have to prove itself anymore, but the staff hustles to provide consistently great food and service and keep a friendly neighborhood tavern atmosphere. “It all comes down to staff,” said Kendra Pieratt. “They’re exceptional.”

Sports fans love CK’s 35 flat-screen TVs, which carry all the major sports packages, including the NFL, NHL, MLB and NBA. “People really got into the Winter Olympics this year,” Kendra said.

The full-service bar has 24 beers on tap. And with free WiFi, two pool tables, a nice patio and live cover bands on Friday and Saturday nights, there’s plenty for non-sports fans to love, too.

SECOND PLACE

Native Grill and Wings

5030 E. Ray Road, #5 480-496-5717 1339 E. Chandler Blvd.

480-283-9600 or nativegrillandwings.com

THIRD PLACE

Zipps Sports Grill

THIRD PLACE

4921 E. Ray Road, #103 480-961-2374 or ubcraftbeer.com

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4825 E. Warner Road 480-940-5555 or zzeeks.com

HAPPY HOUR

Proudly, Ahwatukee’s Favorite Place to GO!

is 7 Days a Week!

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appetizers • wings • burgers • full menu All You Can Eat Fish Fry Fridays • Kids & Large Parties Welcome

Sun 11am-1am • Mon-Thurs 11am-1am • Fri 11am-2am • Sat 11am-2am

Wings and Restaurant

www.ckgrill.com | 4142 E. Chandler Blvd • (480) 706-5564

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BEST HAPPY HOUR FIRST PLACE

CK’s Tavern & Grill

4142 E. Chandler Blvd. • 480-706-5564 or ckgrill.com

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appy hour should be called ecstatic hour at CK’s.

From 3 to 7 p.m. daily, revelers get 50 cents off draft beer pints and mugs and pay $3.25 for domestic bottles and well drinks. House wine is $3.75. The $6.99 food menu features the tasty adovada pizza or the popular potato skins; $7.99 brings on the wings. The $5.99 menu includes fried zucchini, fried mushrooms, mozzarella sticks, jalapeño poppers, quesadilla or a hummus platter.

Night owls enjoy reverse happy hour, 9 p.m. to close. Specials are dine-in only. But if you can’t quite get out of the recliner, CK’s regular menu items are now delivered – thanks to MyTown2Go.

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THIRD PLACE

4925 E. Ray Road, #107 480-454-3599 or livingroomwinebar.com

5030 E. Warner Road, #1 480-598-9463 or mywinecellarphx.com

The Living Room

My Wine Cellar

BEST DESSERT FIRST PLACE

Nothing Bundt Cakes

4722 E. Ray Road, #14 • 480-753-1121 or nothingbundtcakes.com

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rom the bite-size bundtinis to the classic 10-inch cake, Nothing Bundt Cakes has been delighting Ahwatukee sweet tooths since 2003.

Owners Theresa and Rocky Rebert offer nine regular cake flavors, including red velvet, lemon and classic vanilla. Cakes can be customized for birthdays, weddings, holidays and other special occasions. The treats can also be ordered with extra frosting!

The bundtlet towers wrapped in cellophane make a thoughtful gift, and the tiered bundt cake – an eight-inch cake over a 10-inch cake – will feed a crowd of 30.

“The product is fantastic, the presentation is superb and we provide good old hometown customer service,” said Rocky.

SECOND PLACE

Smallcakes Ahwatukee

4302 E. Ray Road, #102 480-706-2253 or smallcakescupcakery.com

THIRD PLACE

Yoasis

1304 E. Chandler Blvd.

480-460-1340

BEST HEALTHY FOOD FIRST PLACE

Pita Jungle

4921 E. Ray Road, #B2 • 480-785-7482 or pitajungle.com

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ita Jungle offers a Mediterranean menu that it says is full “of healthy, guilt-free dishes.”

It also boasts of being “an ideal happy hour locale, with plenty of shared mezze plates and cocktails available.”

Entrees such as red quinoa with jalapeño-cilantro hummus “are rich and well-seasoned, but free of extra fatty oils and refined carbs, as are the selection of seafood and veggiecentric small pates.”

Even desserts try to be both indulgent and low calorie, like chocolate-dipped walnut baklava.

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THIRD PLACE

Plaza Mountainside, 4025 E. Chandler Blvd.

480-706-7472 or pomegranatecafe.com

4302 E. Ray Road 480-706-8500 or jambajuice.com

Pomegranate Café

Jamba Juice

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4825 E. Warner Rd. • 48th St. & Warner

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7 Days a Week HAPPY HOUR everyday from 3-7pm

Thank You Ahwatukee for supporting us!!

REVERSE HAPPY HOUR 11pm-close 1826 N. Scottsdale Road, Tempe 1402 S. Priest drive, tempe 4855 E. Warner Road, ahwatukee

We appreciate your patronage!

Rocky, Theresa and Staff

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BEST WINE LIST FIRST PLACE

My Wine Cellar

5030 E. Warner Road, #1 • 480-598-9463 or mywinecellarphx.com

Thank You Ahwatukee for voting us

“Best Mexican Food!”

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hwatukee residents of a certain vintage love to spend afternoons wrapped in the classy ambience of My Wine Cellar. Other folks love its buzzy happy hours and use the wine bar as a launch pad for a night out on the town. Everyone loves the wines and the small plates.

It’s a blend that pleases owner Shannon Rush. She’s driven to find the world’s best offthe-beaten path wines and advancing guests’ quest for wine wisdom.

Rush brings in artisan winemakers for special evenings, presents informative classes and tastings and hosts twice-monthly Wine Club Happy Hours, held on second and fourth Saturdays. Members get previews and discounts on their three bottles, but non-members are welcome, too.

More discounts come out during the Monday through Saturday happy hour, 3 to 6 p.m., and live music plays Thursday through Saturday night.

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THIRD PLACE

4905 E. Ray Road, #107 480-454-3599 or livingroomwinebar.com

4902 E. Warner Road 480-893-8544 or trattoriadamico.com

The Living Room

Trattoria D’Amico

480.248.9510 // FRANKANDLUPES.COM #EATMEXICAN | #EATFRANKANDLUPES 4909 E. CHANDLER BLVD PHOENIX, AZ 85048

Thank you Best New Business

Best Dessert

bring in this ad and get a free gourmet cupcake with any purchase! limit one per customer. expires 4/30/18.

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BEST NEW BUSINESS

BUSINESS & SERVICES

FIRST PLACE

Smallcakes Cupcakery and Creamery

4302 E. Ray Road, #102 • 480-706-2253 or smallcakescupcakery.com

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ew customers of Smallcakes often think they’ve accidentally stumbled into a music shop instead of a bakery, until they catch the scent of freshly baked cupcakes.

The wall scenes of guitars and musical notes and the snare-drum light fixture at the front of the shop reflect owners Jamie and Erica Woolford’s love of music and graphic design. Since opening last fall, Smallcakes has become a hit. “We have elementary, middle school and high school students coming in after school, and they’re bringing their parents,” Erica said.

Popular choices include the Famous Red Velvet and Wedding cakes, plus the Smash, which combines two scoops of your favorite ice cream with a halved cupcake.

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THIRD PLACE

Unify by Shauna Brown

Pilates by Jean

4221 E. Chandler Blvd., #116 602-644-1563 or unifyaz.com

3961 E. Chandler Blvd., #110 480-935-3316 or pilatesbyjeanaz.com

BEST CUSTOMER SERVICE FIRST PLACE

Rachael Richards Realty

1345 E. Chandler Blvd., #119 • 480-270-5780 or rachaelrichards.com

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hen it comes to customer service, Rachael Richards doesn’t reinvent the wheel.

She simply looks to Nordstrom, the upscale fashion retailer known more for its world-class shopping experience than the products it sells.

“Each sales agent and staff member has a strong belief in exceptional service,” said Richards. “Whether buying or selling a home for $200,000 or $2 million, each client is treated with the utmost respect.”

Richards said her specialists also avoid cookie-cutter methods and understand that each client is unique and deserves a tailored approach to meet their specific needs.

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THIRD PLACE

4206 E. Chandler Blvd., #20 480-494-2435 or drefamilydental.com

4530 E. Ray Road, #110 480-759-1668 or Azspinediscandsport.com

Dr. Janet B. Euzarraga, DDS

BEST ‘MOM AND POP’

AZ Spine Disc and Sport

BEST HOME SERVICE

FIRST PLACE

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Perfect Pear Bistro

South Mountain Window Cleaning

1241 E. Chandler Blvd. • 480-248-6266 or perfectpearbistro.com

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hris and Laura Hove sold their house and became renters in Ahwatukee in order to get Perfect Pear Bistro up and running in 2013.

“That was very intimidating,” Chris said, “but failure wasn’t an option.”

The Hoves had plenty of experience in restaurant management, however, opening new stores for Pei Wei around the country. Perfect Pear took off, and the couple quickly followed up with bistros in South and North Tempe. They’re eyeing a fourth location, and possibly a brand-new concept. Last year, they bought a house in Ahwatukee, too.

“As owners, Laura and I have to wear all the hats,” he said. “The success we’ve had is very exciting.”

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THIRD PLACE

1345 E. Chandler Blvd., #119 480-270-5780 or rachaelrichards.com

1238 E. Chandler Blvd., #101 480-460-0484 or foothillsfamilydental.com

Rachael Richards Realty

Foothills Family Dental

480-519-9327 or southmountainwindowcleaning.com

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eremiah Green, the owner of this upstart Ahwatukee small business, figured there had to be a better way of cleaning windows that didn’t involve soap, squeegees and employees performing dangerous aerial acrobatics.

South Mountain Window Cleaning uses a clever multi-stage, mobile water-filtration system and nylon brushes mounted on telescopic poles to get your building’s windows and solar panels squeaky-clean and spot-free. It also means that no soaps and harsh chemicals are raining down on your expensive shrubs or where your kids and pets live and play.

The firm’s fast-growing list of clients includes a multitude of Ahwatukee single-family homes and condos, as well as commercial customers, including the dazzling new Mountain Park Church, which was forced to relocate by the South Mountain Freeway.

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THIRD PLACE

480-620-6581

480-469-0250

BG Remodeling & Repair

Spencer Scott, Ahwatukee Handyman

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BEST PET SERVICES FIRST PLACE

Foothills Pet Resort

1323 E. Chandler Blvd. • 480-460-9126 or foothillspetresort.com

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ince 2006, Ahwatukee residents have come to trust the attentive daycare and boarding service that Foothills Pet Resort staffers provide for their fur babies.

In daycare, dogs are formed into playgroups based on size and temperament and are given plenty of opportunity to socialize and exercise. Boarding options include comfy private suites, but many dogs are fine with the resort’s kennels and crates. It’s like a slumber party.

Owners JJ Kruglick and Jimmy Barker realize that every dog has different needs. “It’s our job to figure that out,” said Barker, a Desert Vista High School grad. “After learning what works and what doesn’t, we can structure each dog’s visit to ensure they are enjoying their time away from home.”

SECOND PLACE

While You R Away Services 480-287-4897 or whileyouareawayservices.com

THIRD PLACE

Ahwatukee Animal Care Hospital & Pet Resort

10855 S. 48th St..

480-893-0533 or ahwatukeeanimalcare.com

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BEST PET GROOMING

BEST CLEANING SERVICE

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Foothills Pet Resort

Desert Home Cleaning

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1323 E. Chandler Blvd. • 480-460-9126 or foothillspetresort.com

ome dogs get as jittery about going to the groomer as they do about going to the vet. But the professional groomers at Foothills Pet Resort have a knack for putting nervous pets at ease.

“All of the time we hear from owners that tell us their dogs used to shiver and shake on the way to the groomer until they started coming here,” said co-owner JJ Kruglick. “We took what we learned from boarding dogs and applied it to grooming to create a stressfree experience.”

Grooming appointments include thorough bathing and brushing, hair cutting to your specifications, nail trimming and ear cleaning. Groomers can also provide teeth brushing, FURminator Deshedding, flea and tick treatments and restore dry and cracked paws.

SECOND PLACE

Diamond Cut Pet Spa/Malinda’s Pampered Pets 4825 E. Warner Road, #21 480-689-1261 or diamondcutpetspa.com

THIRD PLACE

Fluffy Tails Pet Salon

4025 E. Chandler Blvd., #24 480-704-0557 or fluffytailspetsalon.com

480-759-3361

hen homeowners in Ahwatukee and surrounding Valley neighborhoods feel like their carpets, upholstered furniture and ceramic tile are getting a little grungy, they call Sam. That’s because Sam Paparone of Desert Home Cleaning works hard, pays attention to details and gets the job done right. “People always tell me they like the little things I do,” he said. “I like what I do, and I like working with people,” he said.

Sam uses a truck-mounted steam system to deep-clean tile and grout, carpets and upholstery, and his extraction process ensures quick dry times. He also applies fiber protectors and deodorizers on request.

SECOND PLACE

Barefoot Organic Carpet Care 480-283-0999 or barefooto.com

THIRD PLACE

Jennifer Jamison, Blessed Home Cleaning Service 480-201-4541

BEST POOL SERVICE BEST VETERINARIAN

FIRST PLACE

Barefoot Pools

FIRST PLACE

Foothills Animal Hospital

3151 E. Chandler Blvd. • 480-759-9721 or foothillsah.com

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1241 E. Chandler Blvd.

• 602-546-7665 or barefootpoolman.com

r. Kurt Baumler opened Foothills Animal Hospital in Ahwatukee in 1989, and generations of Ahwatukee families know it’s the place to go for their pets’ compassionate and affordable health care.

As the clinic’s loyal customers grew over the years, Baumler brought in Dr. Alex MacKenzie in 1999, an Eastern Canada native, who became a part owner in 2006. Doctors Jenny Johnson, a Nebraska native, and Arizonan Stephanie Iverson, who started out as a receptionist, add their enthusiastic and unique skills to the clinic’s chemistry.

They and their caring team of technicians and office staff offer routine wellness care for dogs, cats and other small animals, and regular vaccinations. The hospital also features an in-house laboratory and a convenient and competitively priced on-site pharmacy.

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THIRD PLACE

3636 E Ray Road, Suite 10 480-759-9965 or poolshop.us

480-231-9651 or azpoolexpert.com

South Mountain Vet Clinic

3636 E. Ray Road 480-759-4800 or southmountainvet.com

THIRD PLACE

Ahwatukee Animal Care Hospital & Pet Resort

10855 S. 48th St. 480-893-0533 or ahwatukeeanimalcare.com

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ou can’t accuse Jose Garcia, owner of Barefoot Pools in Ahwatukee, of resting on his laurels. He has won Best Pool Service in our annual contest since 2011.

Garcia and his crew hardly have time to rest on anything with hundreds of pools to clean each week and the many remodels they do each year. “We have a great team,” he said. “We’re quality-driven, not profit-driven.”

Garcia said he pays his technicians by the hour to encourage them to take the time to do the job right. And when he occasionally needs to hire a new team member, he looks for someone with no experience. “We build them up the right way,” he said.

Foothills Pool

Desert Home Cleaning Service, Ahwatukee!

Inc. CARPET, UPHOLSTERY, TILE & GROUT • OWNER OPERATED

480-759-1699

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hen Ahwatukee residents’ clothes need to be perfect, they rely on the expert dry cleaning and same-day service that Legend Cleaners provides.

“We’re focused on serving our customers through our employees,” said Kim Bizzack, who started the business with husband Matt in 1999. “We really want to get to know our customers on a first-name basis.”

In addition to dry cleaning, Legend offers laundry services and takes care of household goods such as comforters, duvets and blankets. The Bizzacks often hold fund drives to support foster kids groups, the YMCA and youth sports programs.

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uying new tires isn’t the most fun chore, but Ahwatukee motorists burn rubber to Discount Tire when they need them because they know they’re going to get great prices and service.

Appointments can be made and tires selected online using Discount Tire’s “good, better, best” system. You can come back anytime for free air top-offs and rotations.

Owner Bruce T. Halle started the business in 1960 with a shop in Michigan and an inventory of six tires. He moved the operation to Arizona in 1970 to spur a national expansion and now has nearly 1,000 stores in 34 states.

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1345 E. Chandler Blvd., #119 • 480-270-5780 or rachaelrichards.com

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lthough Rachael Richards sells many million dollars’ worth of real estate throughout Arizona each year, her heart is in Ahwatukee.

“The residents of this area are very dear to us, and we consider it an honor to serve them and the community,” she said. “Most of the people in our company live in Ahwatukee and have raised their families here, so we have a deep personal connection.”

When starting out 14 years ago, Richards set a high bar by winning Rookie of the Year. Now, she and her team are consistently ranked in the top 1 percent for sales production. Rachael’s mother, Rhonda Richards, an industry veteran, is a team member and close advisor.

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atthew A. Tarini, MBA, CFP, has been advising individuals, executives and closely-held businesses on wealth and risk management strategies for more than 20 years. His practice, Family Legacy Wealth Management, LLC, offers investment products and services through Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network, LLC. Tarini focuses on building strong relationships with clients, goal-setting and performance, understanding that markets and portfolios fluctuate over time. He recommends both fee- and commision-based approaches tailored to individual client needs.

“I am so honored to be recognized by the people of this great village that we work and live in,” he said.

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or the convenience of their seriously injured clients, Mark and Alexis Breyer – “The Husband & Wife Law Team” – have offices all over the Valley. But their main office is firmly rooted in Ahwatukee, where they and their eight children live.

Mark is a certified specialist in injury and wrongful death law, a designation that less than 2 percent of Arizona lawyers can claim. It’s not all about car accidents, either. The couple is keen on advocating for victims of bicycle and motorcycle accidents, as well as nursing home abuse.

For many, the Breyers are more well known for their community support than their TV commercials. Their Teacher Appreciation Program awards a deserving educator $250 each month for classroom supplies. Last year, the team hosted a carnival at the Ahwatukee office for local families.

“It’s important to us not just to be the best lawyers we can be, but also to help our community be the best it can be,” Mark said.

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rustrated at being a captive agent – one who can offer insurance from only one company – Amanda Gomez became an independent five years ago and is confident that she is giving her clients the best combination of price, coverage and service.

“Being an independent agent, I can find a policy for almost anyone,” she said. “My main focus is to get to know my clients and what works for them. I don’t want to put them in one insurance box.”

An Ahwatukee resident since 2001, Gomez offers auto, home, life and health insurance.

She also has many small business clients. Because she’s a one-person operation, clients know she’s the one handling all their insurance needs.

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MARCH 7, 2018 • BEST OF Ahwatukee

BEST MEDICAL DOCTOR

MEDICAL SERVICES

FIRST PLACE

Dr. Joy G. Wolfe, AZ Spine Disc & Sport

4530 E. Ray Road, #110 • 480-759-1668 or azspinediscandsupport.com

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n the road to becoming one of Ahwatukee’s most popular general practitioners, Dr. Joy Wolfe went through the not-uncommon AU/ASU house-divided routine.

She received her doctorate of medicine at UA in 1992, after receiving her undergraduate degree in microbiology at ASU, then completed a three-year residency at Good Samaritan in downtown Phoenix (now Banner University Medical Center).

Ahwatukee families are just grateful she settled in the neighborhood, becoming their family doctor, while the clinic surrounded her over the years with a leading team of specialists in pain management, chiropractic, acupuncture, nutrition and massage and physical therapy.

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THIRD PLACE

15715 S. 46th St., #102 480-496-9688 or ahwatukeepeds.com

4530 E. Muirwood Drive, #105 480-961-2303 or aiahealthcare.com

Dr. Mary Jo Kutler, Ahwatukee Pediatrics

Dr. Alexis Woods, Associated Internists

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Dr. Noelle Miller, TLC Pediatrics

16611 S. 40th St., #160 • 480-940-8527 or tlcpedsaz.com

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Dr. Diane Matsumoto, TLC Pediatrics

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Dr. Mary Jo Kutler, Ahwatukee Pediatrics

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We provide a level of primary care that goes beyond treating the immediate symptoms.

r. Noelle Miller loves children so much, she frequently volunteers for HomeBase Youth Services and the Phoenix Children’s Hospital Mobile Medical Unit. She also makes medical mission trips to Mexico.

A graduate of UCLA and the St. Louis University School of Medicine, Miller spent her residency at Phoenix Children’s Hospital and Maricopa Medical Center. A mother of three, she is an integral member of the four-doctor, all-mom medical team at TLC Pediatrics.

The clinic, founded by Dr. Diane Matsumoto in 2004, serves patients from newborns to 21-year-olds and provides separate lobbies for sick and well visits. Same-day sick appointments are available.

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Sarah Neumann, Ahwatukee Skin & Laser 4425 E. Agave Road, Bldg. #9, Ste. #148 • 480-704-7546 or ahwatukeeskincare.com

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n the first few years of her dermatology career, Sarah Neumann, MSN, PA-C, worked at a large group practice. She felt some important details were getting lost when it came to patient care.

At Ahwatukee Skin & Laser, she and her nimble team strive to put patients first and maintain a welcoming environment. “We’re known for personal care with a quality touch,” she said. “We get it done right, and we always provide service with a smile.”

The practice creates custom skin care regimens with pharmaceutical-grade, ethical skin-care products and specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of skin cancer.

Esthetic programs include laser and light treatments and non-surgical ultrasound facelift technology.

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15715 S. 46th St., #102 480-496-6444 or ahwatukeepeds.com

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Dr. Mary Jo Kutler, Ahwatukee Pediatrics

Dr. Robert Grayson, Southwest Contemporary Women’s Care

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3961 E. Chandler Blvd., #106 • 480-706-3060 or azlifetime.com

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he focus is on great service and individualized care at Lifetime Eye Care, a perennial winner in this category.

“We try to give personal, caring service to everybody,” said Dr. Murray S. Pratt, O.D., who took over the practice in 2012. “Each person needs something a little different, so we don’t expect to do the exact same exam or treatment for every person.”

In addition to providing routine exams and lenses and frames, Pratt and colleague Dr. A. Kash Sullenger, O.D., have extensive training and experience at identifying and managing more serious vision problems, such as glaucoma and macular degeneration. They also comanage and refer patients for cataract surgery, LASIK and other procedures.

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BEST NURSE PRACTITIONER/PHYSICIAN’S ASSISTANT FIRST PLACE

Sarah Neumann, Ahwatukee Skin & Laser 4425 E. Agave Road, Bldg. #9, Ste. #148 • 480-704-7546 or ahwatukeeskincare.com

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hile on a medical mission in Belize some years ago, Sarah Neumann, MSN, PA-C, found herself needing and wanting more training than her Registered Dietitian’s license was giving her.

The Wisconsin native returned to the states and moved to Arizona to pursue a master’s of medical science in physician assistant studies at Midwestern University.

Thirteen years ago, she established Ahwatukee Skin & Laser, which takes a teamoriented approach to skin cancer surveillance and treatment, acne, psoriasis, rosacea and other conditions. “We all work together to make sure the delivery of care is flawless,” she said.

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THIRD PLACE

4530 E. Ray Road, #110 480-759-1668 or azspinediscandsport.com

15715 S. 46th St., #102 480-496-6444 or ahwatukeepeds.com

Tina Tretter, NP-C, AZ Spine Disc & Sport

Dianne Olson, RN, MSN, PNP, Ahwatukee Pediatrics

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BEST SENIOR CARE FIRST PLACE

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ountain Park Senior Living has been a haven for Ahwatukee retirees for 25 years and has been the winner in this category since 2013.

Residents in independent and assisted living enjoy mountain views from their pet-friendly studios and apartments. They’re also pampered with upscale amenities such as a theater, heated pool, salon and day spa.

Residents can sample a wide variety of classes and activities on site, plus take excursions to outside cultural and sporting events.

When necessary, residents can easily move into transitional memory care and full memory care.

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1st Place “Best Dentist” 9 Times!!!

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You. And your family.

Because having the confidence and peace of mind of accreditation is important.

That’s why Hawthorn Court is accredited

by CARF International. It’s an independent organization that sets exceedingly high standards for care and service. It’s a lot like an accreditation for a hospital or college. So if you’re looking for memory care services for a loved one, take a good look at Hawthorn Court. We think you’ll find that our CARF accreditation is only one of the many reasons you’ll like what you see.

24 Years in the same location!

31 years in practice

Currently Accepting New Patients

480-460-0484

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13822 South 46th Place at Ray Road • Phoenix, AZ 480.359.2898 • HawthornCourt.com Voted one of the Best in Senior Living

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MARCH 7, 2018 • BEST OF Ahwatukee

BEST DENTIST FIRST PLACE

Dr. Janet Euzarraga, Dr. E Cosmetic & Family Dentistry

4206 E. Chandler Blvd., #20 • 480-494-2435 or drefamilydental.com

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fter an altercation with a softball at age 10, Dr. Janet Euzarraga, DDS, had to make an unexpected trip to the dentist. The visit went so well that she told herself and everyone who would listen that she was going to be a dentist.

Not surprisingly, Euzarraga – or Dr. E as her patients affectionately call her – brings a level of concern and empathy that isn’t often found in a dental office. A native of the northern suburbs of Chicago, Dr. E said it’s her goal to offer patients honest recommendations and clear information so they can make educated decisions.

Her practice offers general dental care and periodontal therapy. Patients with gaps, chips, discolored or misshapen teeth can work with Dr. E to create a beautiful, custommade smile.

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THIRD PLACE

4232 E. Chandler Blvd., #10 480-759-1119 or jungleroots.com

1238 E. Chandler Blvd., #101 480-460-0484 or foothillsfamilydental.com

John Culp, DDS, Jungle Roots Children’s Dentistry

Anita Marra, DDS, Foothills Family Dental

BEST OF Ahwatukee • MARCH 7, 2018

BEST NATUROPATH

THANK YOU FOR YOUR VOTES AHWATUKEE!

FIRST PLACE

Jody Murray AZ Spine Disc & Sport

Ahwatukee!

4530 E. Ray Road, #110 • 480-759-1668 or azspinediscandsport.com

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igorously trained and highly credentialed in both acupuncture and sports medicine, Jody Murray L.Ac, ATC, LAT, FAKTR, at AZ Spine Disc & Sport brings a unique EastWest approach when it comes to getting armchair quarterbacks and top pro-am athletes back in the game.

The Connecticut native received a BS in athletic training from Springfield College and an MA in exercise physiology from UNC-Chapel Hill, which turned her into a passionate fan of the Tar Heels.

Murray is also certified in the new biomechanical (non-rigid) taping methods, which support weak muscle tissues and joints without limiting range of motion.

SECOND PLACE

THIRD PLACE

12010 S. Warner-Elliot Loop, #1 480-961-2366 pineapplehealth.org

4206 E. Chandler Blvd., #9 480-888-0884 or painandfatiguerelief.com

Pineapple Health

Dr. Judith A. Jones, Natural Pain and Fatigue Relief Center

Dr. Kevin Chan

Strategic Integrative

Wellness

Non-invasive body and face contouring: Coolsculpting, Sculpsure, Pelleve, Pellefirm

Corrective medical prescription grade skin health procedures: Microneedeling, dermaplaning, custom facials, chemical peels BioTE hormone pellet replacement to improve energy and libido

The Natural Pain & Fatigue Relief Center

Hello Ahwatukee!

Thank you for the vote of confidence!

We strive to provide the very best in Naturopathic/Homeopathic/Holistic Care.

We treat every patient with individualized, focused care.

Aesthetic injections to volumize and smooth the skin: Botox, Dysport, Juvederm, Volbella,Voluma, Restylene, Refyne, Defyne Now offering: non-invasive female sexual rejuvenation

Some of our popular therapies include: • IV Hydration and Pain Therapy • Nutrient and Immune Boosting IV Therapy • Acupuncture and Cupping • Anti-Inflammatory Therapies • Medical Marijuana Consultations • Medical CBD Consultations & Products • Nutritional Consultation & Ahwatukee!

Planning • Nutritional Detox & Cleanse Programs

Pineapple Health & Rejenesis Aesthetics

We have an In-house Juice bar, “The Berry Beet” health focused & plant based freshly made to order juices, smoothies & acaí/pitaya bowls.

Fresh, delicious & provide key essential nutrients for optimal health.

Call 480-888-0884 or Visit DrJudiJones.com

12010 S. Warner-Elliot Loop, Ste 1 Phoenix, AZ 85044 | 480.961.2366 www.pineapplehealth.org Facebook @RejenesisAesthetics

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BEST ORTHODONTIST FIRST PLACE

Team Orthodontics

4350 E. Ray Road, Bldg. #4, Ste. #121 • 480-759-3333 or teamorthodontics.com

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o parent likes to hear their child needs braces. But Dr. Ken Danyluk and his team in Ahwatukee are determined to turn that initial feeling of anxiety into serenity.

“In this practice,” he said, “we work really hard to make sure we have a place where people feel comfortable and have a phenomenal experience. Patients often tell me that you made it feel about us. That’s what we’re after.”

All phone and paperwork operations occur in the back. Patients are greeted by experienced caregivers in a welcoming waiting room. Information about lingual (hidden) braces and other types of braces are clearly explained. The practice also offers accelerated treatment, which involves a combination of minor surgery and high technology that encourages teeth to move more quickly.

SECOND PLACE

THIRD PLACE

4425 E. Agave Road, #126 480-240-9393 or clearsmilesaz.com

12010 S. Warner-Elliot Loop, #2 480-598-3659 or ahwatukeeorthodontics.com

Dr. Chris Woolaver, Woolaver Clearsmiles

Dr. Janet L. Jordan, Ahwatukee Orthodontics

Ahwatukee!

Thank you for voting Spooner Physical Therapy Best of Ahwatukee 2017!

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• General Orthopedics

• ASTYM

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• Breast Cancer Rehab

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• Pelvic Floor Rehab

• Sports Injury Rehab

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• Alter-G Treadmill

• Dry Needling

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• ASTYM

• Custom Foot Orthotics • Breast Cancer Rehab • Pelvic Floor Rehab

• Functional Integrated Training • Dry Needling

16611 S. 40th St., Ste. 130

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480-706-1199 • Hand• Therapy Spine Rehab

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16611 S. 40th St., Ste. 130

16611 S. 40th St., Ste. 130 Phoenix, AZ 85048 Phoenix, AZ 85048

(in the Pecos Professional Plaza)

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480-706-1199 480-706-1199

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• Custom Foot Orthotics

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BEST OF Ahwatukee • MARCH 7, 2018

BEST CHIROPRACTOR FIRST PLACE

SECOND PLACE

Horizon Chiropractic Center

Drs. Christopher, Rudd, Cady and Chavira, Arizona Spine Disc and Sport

4425 E. Agave Road, #104 • 602-753-7782 or drcameroncall.com

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r. Cameron Call specializes in upper cervical chiropractic care, which concentrates on optimizing the first two bones in the neck. But what he really specializes in is giving hope and pain-free lives to people who have been told they “are just going to have to learn to live with it.”

“I don’t snap, crackle and pop,” he said. “I don’t think you should have to go to the chiropractor forever. Our bodies are designed to heal.”

He recently changed the name of his practice from The Specific to Horizon Chiropractic Center.

Call said the brain stem is the body’s control center, and his treatments are effective for migraines, fatigue, fibromyalgia, pain, psoriatic arthritis, plantar fasciitis and even depression and anxiety.

THIRD PLACE

Dr. M. James Dionisio, Platinum Medical Group of Arizona 3930 E. Ray Road, #180 602-903-1495 or pmgaz.com

4530 E. Ray Road, #110 480-1668 or azspinediscandsport.com

Thank You! THANK YOU! Ahwatukee!

DR. PAGE AND ASSOCIATES HAVE BEEN PROUDLY

SERVING THIS COMMUNITY

FOR OVER 24 YEARS WE WOULD LIKE TO THANK EVERYONE WHO VOTED FOR US AND LOOK

FORWARD TO HELPING YOU WITH

ALL OF YOUR EYE CARE NEEDS IN THE FUTURE. NOW ACCEPTING NEW PATIENTS! 15215 48TH ST. SUITE 180 • PHOENIX, AZ 85044

480-706-3973

To our AhwatukeeAhwatukee!

Jungle Kids and their parents who make dentistry fun!

We appreciate you!

Growing more smiles

Jungle Roots Children’s Dentistry is now in network with more PPO Insurance Plans! Work with our in-house insurance coordinator to help you understand your benefits. Call Today!

Accepting new patients

4232 E Chandler Blvd #10 Phoenix, AZ 85048

480-759-1119 JungleRoots.com

Dr. John Culp

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BEST PHYSICAL THERAPY FIRST PLACE

Foothills Sports Medicine Physical Therapy 15410 S. Mountain Pkwy., #112 • 480-940-8299 or foothillsrehab.com

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hether you’re a sidelined high school basketball star or an older golfer with aches and pains, the therapists at Foothills Sports Medicine want you to get back in the game.

Foothills began as a small practice in Ahwatukee in 2000, but the demand for its services has fueled an expansion to more than 20 clinics across the Valley, as well as to Prescott Valley and Tucson.

Despite the growth, Foothills therapists continue to emphasize individualized, handson treatment programs for geriatric, pediatric, sports and job-related injuries. Patients also have a unique opportunity to interface with the strength and conditioning trainers at affiliated Foothills Acceleration and Sports Training (FAST).

SECOND PLACE

THIRD PLACE

4530 E. Ray Road, #110 480-759-1668 or azspinediscandsport.com

16611 S. 40th St., #130 480-706-1199 or spoonerpt.com

AZ Spine Disc and Sport

Spooner Physical Therapy

HEALTH, BEAUTY AND WELLNESS

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BEST PLACE TO WORK OUT FIRST PLACE

Ahwatukee Foothills Family YMCA

1030 E. Liberty Lane • 480-759-6762 • valleyymca.org/ahwautkee

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oothills YMCA is a great place to work out and a great place to hang out whether you’re a young professional, an active senior or a parent with toddlers or teens.

In addition to the full array of state-of-the-art exercise machines, the Y features a large swimming pool, a full basketball gym and a wide variety of group fitness classes for kids through senior citizens.

Many parents take advantage of the monthly Parent’s Night Out (third Saturdays), when moms and dads can focus on their own fitness goals, or use the time to work or study. The Y OPAS program is dedicated to helping Ahwatukee seniors stay healthy and live independently at home.

SECOND PLACE

FAST - Foothills Acceleration & Sports Training 15410 S. Mountain Pkwy, #112 480-704-8700 or fast-training.com

THIRD PLACE

Curves of Ahwatukee

4405 E. Ray Road 480-706-8000 or curves.com

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BEST TRAINER FIRST PLACE

Kyle Schneider, Foothills Acceleration & Sports Training

15410 S. Mountain Pkwy., #112 • 480-704-8700 or fast-training.com

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lthough there are some serious youth athletes roaming the floor at Ahwatukee FAST, it’s a supportive and comfortable place for folks of all fitness levels.

“That’s our biggest thing – we want everybody to feel welcome,” said personal trainer and manager Kyle Schneider, who started out as an intern. “Their needs come first.”

In addition to sports performance training, personal training and small-group private training, FAST offers a lineup of group workouts, from fast-paced cardio to concentrated strength training.

Clients can easily combine fitness with physical therapy, since FAST is a division of Foothills Sports Medicine Physical Therapy.

SECOND PLACE

Shauna Brown, Unify Health 4221 E. Chandler Blvd., #116 602-644-1563 or unifyaz.com

THANKS FOR YOUR VOTES AHWATUKEE!

GET FIT NOW! FREE 4-WEEK FIT CHALLENGE March 11th - 8AM and 10AM TRUHITFITNESS.COM/CHALLENGE - Ahwatukee 4302 E RAY ROAD, PHOENIX, AZ 85044 720-276-3163

Kathy Ostrander, AZ Spine Disc & Sport

4530 E. Ray Road, #110 480-759-1668 or azspinediscandsport.com

THANK YOU AHWATUKEE FOR VOTING US ONE OF THE BEST!

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THIRD PLACE

F I R ST C LAS S FR E E Pilates is for real people of all ages and skill levels

Ahwatukee!

✔ Develop a strong core and back ✔ Gain long lean muscles and flexibility ✔ Learn how to move efficiently ✔ Certified and experienced instructors ✔ Stott Reformers, Towers and Stability Chairs 3961 E. Chandler Blvd., Suite 110 • 480-935-3316 • www.pilatesbyjeanaz.com

BEST OF Ahwatukee • MARCH 7, 2018

BEST HAIR SALON/BARBER FIRST PLACE

Madison Avenue Salon and Day Spa

4910 E. Chandler Blvd. • 480-759-3308 or spamadison.com

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adison Avenue Salon and Day Spa is a family-owned enterprise that has been helping Ahwatukee women – and many men and children as well – look and feel their best since 1998.

The full-service salon offers a wide variety of hair treatments, nail services, skin-care programs and massage packages provided by skilled stylists, nail technicians, skin-care specialists and massage experts.

Director and stylist Andrea Morin puts a premium on customer service and continuing staff support: “Our focus on extended education and going above and beyond for every service. It sets us apart.”

SECOND PLACE

THIRD PLACE

4405 E. Ray Road 480-763-5588

3936 E. Chandler Blvd., Studio 225 480-759-0232 or adampinksalon.com

Design Ramon Hair Studio

Adam Pink Salon

Pritchette Physical Therapy,

formerly operating as Rehab Plus, has been happy to meet Ahwatukee’s physical Therapy needs since 2009.

Thank you for voting us:

Best of Ahwatukee for Physical Therapy Best Place to Work Out Ahwatukee!

Best Place for Reflexology/Massage Best Customer Service BESTOF Best Personal Trainer Formerly operating as:

2017

www.AhwatukeeRehab.com • 480.785.5415 • 4730 E. Warner Rd., Suite 5 • Next To Nello’s • Ahwatukee

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BEST NAIL SALON

BEST SKIN CARE

FIRST PLACE

FIRST PLACE

Bamboo Nails & Spa

Carrie Klosowski, Ahwatukee Skin & Laser

4645 E. Chandler Blvd, #108 • 480-598-2555 or bamboonailspa.com

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4425 E. Agave Road, Bldg. #9, Ste. #148 • 480-704-7546 or ahwatukeeskincare.com

hwatukee residents love Bamboo Nails & Spa for its friendly, professional service and an atmosphere that’s as clean and elegantly appointed as an upscale medical office.

Owner Kim Dao has been serving the community for 14 years and offers a variety of full-service, state-of-the-art nail treatments, as well as waxing, eyelash extensions, facials and more.

Pedicure services, which start at $25 (look up coupons on the website) include lower leg and foot reflexology with a hot lava stone massage. The shop takes care to use disposable liners, new files, buffers and pumice stones for each customer.

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s a licensed medical esthetician and laser technician, Carrie Klosowski, LME, LT, has a gift for explaining the technical side of skin care to her patients, while also providing a relaxing, spa-like experience.

Like many skin-care specialists, she also struggled with skin problems herself – which helps her understand what her clients are going through.

Carrie also shares her passion by teaching at an esthetic school in the Valley.

She and her colleagues at Ahwatukee Skin & Laser avoid one-size-fitsall solutions and develop tailored treatment plans to best suit individual needs.

SECOND PLACE

Angel Nails

4206 E. Chandler Blvd. #26 480-598-8870

SECOND PLACE

English Dermatology

15215 S. 48th St., #120 602-833-8038 or englishdermatology.com

THIRD PLACE

Shayna’s Nails

THIRD PLACE

4221 E. Chandler Blvd., B121, B122 480-704-1245 shaynanailspa.com

A-Peeling Faces

3936 E. Chandler Blvd., #211 480-540-7555 or apeelingfaces.com

Thank you for voting us Best Nail Salon in Ahwatukee, three years in a row!

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480-598-2555

4645 E Chandler Blvd, Suite 108 www.bamboonailspa.com

(SW Corner of 48th St & Chandler Blvd. In Kohl’s Center)

M-F 9:30a - 7p • Sat 9a - 6p • Sun 10a - 5p

BEST OF Ahwatukee • MARCH 7, 2018

BEST MASSAGE FIRST PLACE

AZ Spine Disc & Sport

4530 E. Ray Road, #110 • 480-759-1668 or azspinediscandsport.com

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icensed massage therapists at AZ Spine Disc and Sport work hand in hand with the medical staff to create specialized treatment plans designed to ease pain, increase range of motion and get you back to feeling good again.

Therapists blend traditional techniques – such as deep tissue and reflexology – with newer methods, such as FAKTR and Trigger Point. Game-changing fascial stretch therapy targets muscles and the fascia, the connective tissue that surrounds muscles, bones and joints. Cranial sacral therapy addresses the bones of the head, spinal column and sacrum to alleviate compression, stress and pain.

AZSDS therapists are also licensed in pre-natal massage.

SECOND PLACE

Pritchette Physical Therapy 4730 E. Warner Road, #5 480-785-5415 or pritchettephysicaltherapy.com

THIRD PLACE

Massage Envy

4722 E. Ray Road, #22, #24 480-759-3689 or massageenvy.com

Thank you for your votes!

Collin N. Ito, D.M.D. Family & Cosmetic Dentist

Voted one of Ahwatukee’s Best Dentists for the fifth time!

4909 E. Chandler Blvd. Ste. 501 Phoenix, AZ 85048 www.sonoranhillsdental.com

(480) 785-9191

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BEST PRESCHOOL FIRST PLACE

Magical Journey Learning Center

1241 E. Chandler Blvd., #115 • 480-699-6552 or

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lthough Magical Journey Learning Center has doubled its enrollment over the past three years to 70 students, teachers and staff are still intently focused on teaching the whole child.

Co-founder Julie Fischer said the center, which serves kids age 3 to second grade, also continues to boast a low teacher-to-student ratio.

Enrichment activities such as art, gardening and music are integrated into the academic programs. Fischer said the certified teachers also strive to impart a sense of service and empathy – what it means to be a good family member, a good friend and a good member of the community.

“We want them to love coming to school every day,” she said.

SECOND PLACE

Summit School of Ahwatukee

4515 E. Muirwood Drive 480-403-9500 or summitschoolaz.org

THIRD PLACE

God’s Garden Preschool and Child Development Center

1401 E. Liberty Lane 480-460-0081 or godsgarden.com

Ahwatukee Pediatrics has been serving Ahwatukee’s children and adolescents for 25 years.

We are proud to be your pediatrician of choice and we thank you for your continued confidence.

Thank you for your votes!

One of the Best Medical Doctor, Medical Specialist & Pediatrician Dr. Mary Jo Kutler

One of the Best Nurse Practitioner Dianne Olson, PNP

15715 South 46th Street • Suite 102 • Phoenix, AZ • 480-496-6444 Monday - Friday 8:30 - 4:30, Saturday 8:30 - 12:00

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BEST HIGH SCHOOL TEACHER FIRST PLACE

Chris Klein, Visual Arts Desert Vista High School

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n voting for best high school teacher, Desert Vista High’s faculty had a clean sweep, taking all three positions.

For top vote-getter photography teacher Chris Klein, this year’s results also were notable: He was voted best last year as well.

Klein, 47, has been at Desert Vista since 1996 – long enough to see some of his students grow up. “It’s funny. Some of them are teachers. There’s a social worker in the front office who was a student too.”

Klein is a resident of Ahwatukee. He and wife Danielle, a kindergarten teacher at Summit School of Ahwatukee, have four sons.

He teaches about 180 students across four beginning and one advanced photography course and over the years has seen a change in why they take his course. “Before it was ‘I want to take pictures for the yearbook’ Now, it’s ‘I need to take pictures for my Instagram account.’”

SECOND PLACE Kimberly Carrillo/AFN Photographer

Josh Thye Desert Vista High School

THIRD PLACE

Victor Silva Desert Vista High School

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BEST ELEMENTARY/MIDDLE SCHOOL TEACHER FIRST PLACE

Susanne Larson, Horizon Honors Elementary School

16233 S. 48th St. • 480-659-3100 or horizonhonorselementary.org

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usanne Larson liked Horizon Honors so much as a parent, she joined the faculty 15 years ago.

Currently teaching third and fourth grade, Larson said the two grades are grouped together, allowing her to get to know the kids over the course of two years. Older students are encouraged to mentor the younger ones. Larson teaches reading, language, writing, science and social studies.

Larson completed undergraduate and graduate work at the University of New Mexico and has been an educator in schools and in corporate training since 1982.

Since students go on to Horizons Secondary, Larson also has the pleasure of watching them grow up. “It’s like a small town that way.

“I think the most important thing a teacher can do is listen,” she said.

SECOND PLACE

THIRD PLACE

4630 E. Frye Road 480-541-4000 or kyrene.org

14620 S. Desert Foothills Pkwy.

480-541-6000 or kyrene.org

Michael Blair, Kyrene del Milenio Elementary School

Kimberly Carrillo/AFN Photographer

Linda Potts, Kyrene Altadena Middle School

BEST CHILDCARE FIRST PLACE Thank You for Your Votes!

One of the Best Preschools

Ahwatukee!

Triple R Child Care

4510 E. Ray Road • 480-704-5256 or triplerchildcareahwatukee.com

W NOW ENROLLING!

Registration for the 2018-2019 School Year Opens to the public March 9th

OPEN HOUSE Friday, March 9th • 9am - 11am • • • • • • •

Loving, christian preschool learning environment Child-centered discovery based curriculum Highly qualified & caring teachers Low teacher-child ratios 2, 3, 4 & 5 day class schedules Extended care options Enrichment classes include dance, cooking, kindergarten readiness & more.

1401 East Liberty Lane, Phoenix 85048 480-460-0081 • www.godsgarden.com

hen Ahwatukee parents sign up their infants for childcare at Triple R – as early as six weeks – it’s the start of a fun, physically active and mentally stimulating journey that results in a child ready to conquer kindergarten and beyond.

Operating in south Phoenix since 2004, family owned Triple R’s 8,300-square-foot, freestanding building includes bright and spacious infant rooms, toddler rooms and preschool rooms. There’s a large covered playground for outside time.

Parents love the center’s Los Ninos Spanish School for ages 3-5. “It’s becoming a necessity,” said owner Lisa Kirkpatrick. “They learn quickly at that age - and really enjoy it.”

SECOND PLACE

Desert Garden Montessori School 5130 E Warner Road 480-496-9833 or desertmontessori.org

THIRD PLACE

Tutor Time

15365 S. 48th St. 888-258-9053 or Tutortime.com

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BEST DANCE STUDIO FIRST PLACE

Phoenix Dance Cooperative

12020 S. Warner-Elliot Loop • 480-264-2929 or phoenixdancecooperative.com

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lthough Phoenix Dance Cooperative encourages competition and has two impressive co-artistic directors and a lineup of amazing instructors, the studio also fosters a loving and family-oriented atmosphere.

That’s because, since 2011, the nonprofit has been governed by parents. Parents also volunteer in all phases of the operation.

The studio provides a solid foundation for 2-year-olds and up in ballet, jazz, tap, hip-hop and lyrical dancing, and students participate in year-end recitals. Dancers can advance all the way to the Soul Shock Dance Company, the cooperative’s elite performance group.

Office manager and instructor Michelle Columbia said interested new parents can sign up for a free unlimited trial week or get to know the school at its annual June summer camp.

SECOND PLACE

THIRD PLACE

4910 E. Chandler Blvd., #11 480-706-6040 or dancestudio111.com

1442 E. Chandler Blvd.

480-755-0545 or innerlightdance.com

Dance Studio 111

Innerlight Dance Center

Thank You For Voting Us One Of The Best Preschools!

A Foundation for a Lifetime of Learning

www.keystonemontessori.com • (480) 460-7312 1025 E. Liberty Ln. , Phoenix, AZ 85048 (Across the street from the YMCA)

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FIRST PLACE

Parents, as well as adult students, like the fact that tuition is on a month-to-month basis. Summer and other seasonal camps are also great ways to test the waters.

Music Maker Workshops

SECOND PLACE

BEST MUSIC SCHOOL

3233 E. Chandler Blvd., #2 • 480-706-1224 or mmwaz.com

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ith more than 500 students, Music Maker Workshops is by far the biggest music school in Ahwatukee. But it’s the commitment to quality teaching that really sets the studio apart.

Co-owner Shelley Yakubow said the more than 30 music teachers have extensive college training at prestigious schools and performance experience. “With many teachers for each instrument,” she said, “we can find the right teacher to meet students’ musical lesson needs. Our teachers are extremely friendly and really spend time making a connection.”

School of Rock Ahwatukee

4645 E. Chandler Blvd., #114 480-753-3266 or schoolofrock.com

THIRD PLACE

Ahwatukee Music

1329 E. Desert Trumpet Road 480-460-0802

See Innovative Learning in Action!

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ENROLLING ENROLLING

Kindergarten through 8th Grade STEAM and Liberal Arts Curriculum NAEYC Preschool with Art, Music, Tumbling, Library and Spanish

5 STAR PRESCHOOL

Ahwatukee!

www.SummitSchoolaz.org

4515 E. Muirwood Drive | Phoenix, AZ 85048 | 480.403.9506 www.SummitSchoolaz.org 4515 E. Muirwood Drive | Phoenix, AZ 85048 | 480.403.9506

BEST OF Ahwatukee • MARCH 7, 2018

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Care Clinic Dr. J. Scott Mettham, Mountainside Wellness Center BEST EYE CARE Primary Eye Care Center of Ahwatukee Ophthalmic Physicians & Surgeons, Dr. Bertram T. Matsumoto BEST PEDIATRICIAN Dr. Khristina Ramirez, TLC Pediatrics Dr. Dwayne St. Jacques, AZKidsDoc Pediatrics BEST SENIOR CARE/LIVING Visiting Angels La Estancia Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

HEALTH/BEAUTY DINING

BEST RESTAURANT Angry Crab & BBQ Ahwatukee CK’s Tavern & Grill

BUSINESS/SERVICES BEST “MOM AND POP” AZ Spine Disc & Sport Biscuits Restaurant

BEST ITALIAN FOOD Nello’s Ahwatukee Arrivederci Trattoria

BEST DRY CLEANER Delia’s Cleaners Foothills Super Cleaners

BEST HAPPY HOUR Native Grill & Wings RA Sushi

BEST PET SERVICE Diamond Cut Pet Spa K8’s Pet Care

BEST SPORTS BAR Zipps Sports Grill Philly’s Sports Bar

BEST PET GROOMING Betty’s Dog Wash & Grooming Shampooch Dog Spaw

BEST MEXICAN FOOD Original Burrito Co. Macayo’s Mexican Table

BEST VETERINARIAN Family Vet Care Ahwatukee Commons Vet Hospital

BEST NEW RESTAURANT Buddyz Modern Market

BEST NEW BUSINESS Gracie Barra, Arizona Brazilian Jiu Jitsu TruHit Fitness

BEST WINGS Barro’s Pizza Zipps Sports Grill

BEST HOME SERVICE Rod Lambert, Harvest Plumbing Pongratz Development

BEST ASIAN FOOD/SUSHI Ginban Sushi Mr. Chao’s Asia Bistro

BEST FINANCIAL ADVISOR David Carruth, Edward Jones Vivienne Edwards, Edward Jones

BEST HEALTHY FOOD Jamba Juice Fresko Mediterranean Kitchen

BEST ATTORNEY/LAW OFFICE Ken Royer/Royer Family Law Eden Law Office

BEST PIZZA Nello’s Pizza Buddyz

BEST POOL SERVICE Pool Shop Ahwatukee Pool Lady

BEST DESSERT Cupz & Crepes Yoasis

BEST PLACE TO GET YOUR CAR FIXED Gruelich’s Purcell Tire and Service Center

BEST WINE LIST VaBene Perfect Pear Bistro

BEST CUSTOMER SERVICE Pritchette Physical Therapy Foothills Family Dental

BEST HAIR SALON/BARBER Saskia Salon Gentlemen Joe’s BEST REALTOR Evie Brown, Foothills Realty & Management Randi Garcia, Next Door Realty BEST INSURANCE AGENT Russ George, Allstate Dan Meyers, Touchdown Insurance BEST CLEANING SERVICE Chem Dry by Charlie South Mountain Window Cleaning

MEDICAL

BEST PHYSICAL THERAPY Pritchette Physical Therapy Ahwatukee Physical Therapy BEST ORTHODONTIST Foothills Smiles Dentistry and Orthodontics Glauser-Williams Orthodontics BEST MEDICAL DOCTOR Dr. Matthew Anastasi, Dignity Health Dr. Janet Mullins, Kachina Family Practice BEST NATUROPATH/ HOMEOPATHIC/HOLISTIC David LeGar, Accurate Acupuncture Dr. Todd Winton, Active Lifestyle Clinic BEST MEDICAL SPECIALIST Dr. David Stone, AZ Spine Disc & Sport Maricopa OBGYN BEST NURSE PRACTITIONER/PHYSICIAN’S ASSISTANT Agnes Oblas, ANP-C, New Paths to Health Care Despina Laloudakis, ANP, Associated Internists BEST DENTIST Bella Vista Dental Care Sonoran Hills Dental, Collin Ito, DMD BEST CHIROPRACTOR Dr. Michael Akerson, Sports and Family

BEST MASSAGE/REFLEXOLOGY Hand and Stone A-Peeling Faces BEST NAIL SALON Desert Foothills Nails & Spa Ahwatukee Nails BEST PLACE TO WORK OUT Pritchette Physical Therapy HUB Fitness BEST PERSONAL TRAINER Elena Pritchette, Pritchette Physical Therapy Crait Downie, The HUB Fitness BEST SKIN CARE Jill Oelkers, J.L.O Skin Care Stockton Dermatology

EDUCATION

BEST CHILDCARE Keystone Montessori School Mountain View Christian Preschool BEST MUSIC SCHOOL/STUDIO/LESSON Fletcher Piano Studio RLS Music Studio BEST ELEMENTARY/MIDDLE SCHOOL TEACHER Brian Schanerman, Kyrene Akimel A-al Middle School Josh Jolin, Kyrene Altadena Middle School BEST PRESCHOOL Family of Christ Learning Center Keystone Montessori BEST DANCE STUDIO Carrie McNeish, Pecos Community Center Center Pointe Dance BEST HIGH SCHOOL TEACHER Kevin Willis, Desert Vista High School Laurel Cherry, Desert Vista High School

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MARCH 7, 2018 • BEST OF Ahwatukee