For nine years running, Faces of the Valley has put the focus on local professionals, innovators and entrepreneurs who aim for the highest standards and strive to stand out from their competition. From industry veterans to savvy up-and-comers, these talented individuals and their teams are portaits of success who proudly call the Lehigh Valley their home.
Read on and get to know them better.
It was a cancer diagnosis that gave birth to the craft distilling business that is Eight Oaks Farm Distillery. In 2012, founder and CEO Chad Butters and wife Jodi learned she had cancer. As she recovered, a deep discussion revealed what was most important to them going forward: more time with family and each other, becoming entrepreneurs, doing something related to agriculture and having fun. They researched opportunities for months before discovering the field of craft distilling—it checked all the boxes.
Eight Oaks is the platform from which the Butters family lives their purpose. Known for their Pennsylvania Rye Whiskey and Applejack, the farm in New Tripoli uses regenerative agricultural practices to grow their own barley. Local partners supply corn, rye and apples. Their award-winning spirits are just a part of Eight Oaks’ larger plan—to build a better community. “That community begins with healthy soil, which nurtures the farm, inspires our spirits and gathers the community,” says Chad. “In turn, the community supports our ability to do just that.”
Buckno Lisicky & Company is the largest independently owned CPA firm in the Lehigh Valley. Their credentialed team of CPAs and business consultants go above and beyond to develop strategic, long-range plans tailored to each client’s needs, and have helped the firm sustain its distinguished reputation for over 50 years.
With expertise in basic accounting to the most complex financial solutions, Buckno Lisicky & Company offers a wide range of services to a variety of traditional and nontraditional industries, including construction, law firms, medical practices and nonprofit organizations, as well as personal and business tax returns. Those services include accounting, auditing, bookkeeping, tax planning and more.
Always happy with the courteous and professional treatment they receive, clients are also grateful that complex tax matters are explained in terminology they can understand. “The dedicated and knowledgeable people who work at Buckno Lisicky & Company represent the values we try to uphold for our clients,” says managing shareholder Andrew Lisicky. “We love being able to help clients grow and succeed.”
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Grace Spirk, General Manager
Diana Mantore, Clubhouse Director
Tom Butera, Senior Project Manager
Allison Spirk, Director of Operations
Growing up, David Spirk and his brother-turned-business partner Robert spent summers at Steel Club, a family-oriented, 18-hole Donald Ross-designed facility that opened in Lower Saucon in 1934. In 1985, Dave founded Spirk Brothers, a full-service construction and project management company.
Spirk Brothers quickly became a trusted name in the Lehigh Valley and beyond. “In addition to our many local projects, we operate in 17 states up and down the East Coast,” notes Allison Spirk, Director of Operations.
In 2018, the brothers and other partners purchased Steel Club’s assets, planning to reimagine the traditional country club model. Innovative developments
Left to right: Kelsey Sayler, Director of Residential Sales Donna Poley, Controller & HR Robert Spirk, Vice President Spirk, President & Managing Member
have been underway Club-wide, starting with the restaurant. “At the time of purchase, there were about 20 dining members. We now have over 30,000,” says Grace Spirk, General Manager. Plans also include a par-3 course, enhanced event/restaurant venues, indoor tennis/pickleball courts, a gym, a multi-story driving range and an all-season turf field.
“We’re especially looking forward to the Residences at Steel Club project,” adds Dave, “which will be a collection of 168 custom homes spread throughout four locations on our 280-acre campus.” Each home will be uniquely customized to the buyer’s specific tastes and preferences. A golf cart, cart garage and first-floor primary suite are some of the features already included in each home. Roads are named after some of the brothers’ partners.
Development of the first 37-home subdivision, Ross Hill, is already underway. To learn more, please contact Kelsey Sayler, Director of Residential Sales, by emailing residences@steel.club or calling/texting 484.895.5078.
700 Linden Ave., Hellertown | 610.838.7018 | steel.club
8052 William Penn Hwy., Easton | 610.867.3008 | spirkbrothers.com
When a woman faces breast cancer, she doesn’t face it alone at Lehigh Valley Topper Cancer Institute. From the moment breast cancer is detected, the entire care team focuses on providing each person with compassionate care and everything they need—all the way through treatment.
“Our multidisciplinary approach to breast cancer care is incredibly comprehensive,” says surgical oncologist Lori Alfonse, DO, with LVPG Surgical Oncology. “When you have multiple specialists working together to identify your best treatment options, you can feel confident you’re in good hands.”
The breast surgery team at Lehigh Valley Topper Cancer Institute is comprised of skilled, caring doctors with years of experience. Their kindness and respect connect with people, cementing a strong doctor-patient relationship.
“We’re dedicated to supporting everyone through every step of their journey,” Dr. Alfonse says. “It’s what being a true health care partner is all about.”
888.402.5846 | lvhn.org/cancer
Monica Yurconic-Groff
Ross Plants, Flowers & Gifts
At Ross Plants, Flowers & Gifts, their passion for flowers and beautiful things is contagious. With lush greens and colorful displays, a stroll through the shops might easily turn into an hours-long stay. Visitors love exploring the many nooks and crannies filled with a carefully curated selection of flowers, plants and gifts.
“We’ve taken the flower shop concept and made it an experience,” says owner Monica Yurconic-Groff. Right now, the greenhouse in Orefield is bursting with houseplants, annuals, vegetable plants, herbs, hanging baskets and planters, trees and shrubs, intermingled with unique garden décor and gift items. The Allentown shop is quite different but equally appealing, the shelves filled with items intended to calm the mind and body.
Both locations offer floral services from everyday arrangements for delivery to exquisite wedding and event flowers. “Our strength is in any service related to plants and flowers,” says Yurconic-Groff. Whether it’s suggesting plants and vegetables for a garden or planting planters at a customer’s home, every project and every customer receives personalized attention.
2704 PA Route 309, Orefield | 610.395.5193
7525 Tilghman St., Allentown | 610.391.1999
rossplantsandflowers.com
BSI Corporate Benefits
Helping people understand the complex world of healthcare and advocating for them on a human and financial level is what separates BSI Corporate Benefits from the rest. As a national consulting firm, BSI’s client-centric model and continued investment in the best people, expertise and technology have led to industry-leading results in lowering healthcare trend, higher employee engagement and, most importantly, greater protections from future risk.
Bethlehem-based BSI is fully integrated with their clients and provides a level of day-to-day member support and education unmatched in the industry. By maintaining competitive benefits and implementing cost-controlling strategies, clients in the BSI CORE funding model save on average over $3K per employee per year versus the national benchmark. BSI’s broad range of solutions and the ability to control benefit costs drives significant incremental enterprise value. Leveraging data analytics, predictive modeling and active plan management, BSI’s proven success has resulted in 98-percent client retention since 2003. BSI’s outstanding performance has not gone unnoticed. BSI was recently recognized as one of the top five independent benefits consulting firms in the nation by industry analyst MarshBerry. This recognition highlights firms for their exceptional performance in client service, operations and employee engagement and culture. Founder and CEO Tony DaRe gives credit for BSI’s achievements to the members of his team who always deliver on promises. He believes they are “the best human beings who are 100-percent accountable for ensuring the success of our clients’ benefit plans and who always have fun in the process.” Whether a company is in the Lehigh Valley or headquartered across the country, BSI’s dedicated team of experts serves clients nationwide. Contact the team to learn more about managing healthcare spend.
205 Webster St., Bethlehem 1.866.274.2363
bsicorporate.com
When it comes to kitchen and bath design, there’s nothing like the perfect countertop to elevate a space. At Eastern Surfaces, they understand the need for a countertop that is both functional and a reflection of the homeowner’s unique style.
“The products we sell are beautiful,” says owner Brian Rocca. He became interested in the industry while working in his family’s tile business. In 1998, he opened Eastern Granite and Marble, which grew and joined forces with a solid surfaces fabricator in 2007 to become Eastern Surfaces.
Today, Rocca oversees 130 employees and a large facility in Allentown with showroom, offices and high-tech production area where the countertops are manufactured for home or business use. It’s one of the most advanced fabricating facilities in the country but still maintains a small-company feel.
Open to the public, a visit to the showroom reveals a world of possibilities. From traditional marble and granite to other natural stones, quartz, solid surface and porcelain, Eastern Surfaces has the widest variety of countertop materials in the area. Hundreds of natural stone slabs are available for viewing right on the premises, including partial slabs for smaller projects. It’s the best way to appreciate the true beauty of natural stone.
Rocca is as proud of his employees’ professionalism and expertise as he is of the products he sells. Eastern Surfaces is among a select group of companies nationwide to be accredited by the Natural Stone Institute. Accreditation requires a rigorous review and demonstration that a company’s safety, fabrication and installation practices are best in class. The company was also recently honored as Fabricator of the Year by the International Surface Fabricators Association.
Berkshire Hathaway Home Services | Fox & Roach, Realtors ®
Success in the world of real estate is more than just buying and selling houses, and no one understands that better than The Rebecca Francis Team, a select group of Realtors specializing in the luxury home market in the Lehigh Valley, Upper Bucks County and surrounding areas.
“It’s the happiness of our clients,” says Rebecca L. Francis, head of the Center Valley-based group that bears her name. Their commitment to providing an exceptional sales experience is why they rank in the top half of one percent of Berkshire Hathaway agents nationwide.
A sophisticated marketing operation supports each listing and clients’ needs are addressed at every step of the process, taking care to find the right solution for everyone.
That personalized approach has earned Francis and her team the admiration of countless clients grateful for the expert guidance they received while finding their ideal new home, or managing the emotions that come with selling a beloved old home. “I love that we can make that transition easier for our clients,” Francis adds.
Mary Jo Cambridge
Pickleball is the fastest growing sport in America over the last four years according to the Sports & Fitness Industry Association. Poised to become the pickleball mecca of the Northeast is the St. Luke’s SportsPlex on Crackersport Road in Allentown.
“Pickleball is this wonderful sport for all ages and abilities,” says Mary Jo “MJ” Cambridge, Director of Operations for St. Luke’s SportsPlex and Pickleball Lehigh Valley. Thousands of people in the Lehigh Valley have flocked to the 75,000-square-foot facility which includes 25 indoor courts and a 22-court, three-acre outdoor area. “People are coming together not just to play the sport, but to make friends and become a community at this amazing facility.”
Cambridge is a Bethlehem Catholic graduate who worked for the U.S. Tennis Association and has fond memories of playing tennis when the facility was the West End Racquet Club. For her, the best part of pickleball is watching people connect. “It is changing people’s lives physically, mentally and emotionally. What a gift to us all.”
She hopes to land a Pro Pickleball Association event in 2025. 4636 Crackersport Rd., Allentown 610.351.6340 | mypickleballlv.com
Long’s EcoWater System is proud to be celebrating 75 years of softening the Valley’s water! Residents of the Greater Lehigh Valley have trusted Long’s EcoWater Systems with keeping their water safe, healthy and clean since 1949.
Scott Warrick and Jim Carroll have been Long’s EcoWater’s co-owners since 1998. Scott and Jim, along with their experienced team, are dedicated to assisting local homeowners with water issues like hardness, bacteria, chemicals and chlorine. Whether a customer needs a water softener, drinking water system, water testing or filtration, Long’s EcoWater will provide the highest-quality service and certified solutions.
Long’s EcoWater was recognized as a premier EcoWater dealer in 2023 and takes pride in its commitment to excellence by providing top-tier solutions from EcoWater, the world’s oldest and largest water treatment company. All EcoWater products are backed by Berkshire Hathaway and designed and manufactured in the USA with a focus on innovation, excellence and longevity. Benefits of EcoWater products include the most comprehensive manufacturer’s warranty in the business, technology that uses half the salt and water of other brands, water monitoring app and much more.
“Many families have been using our products and services for generations,” says Warrick. “We appreciate our customers and are proud to be taking Long’s EcoWater into its 75th year.” With decades of water treatment experience on the team, customers can expect quality work and outstanding service. Not only do they enjoy the best products, but they will also receive the best possible experience. It’s why Long’s EcoWater has earned over 1000 five-star reviews and consistent ratings as “Best in the Lehigh Valley.”
1567 Hausman Rd., Allentown | 610.398.3737 | longsecowater.com
At Precision Vein Care, Bethlehem native and vascular surgeon James Guzzo, MD, FACS, stands proudly in charge. He is the former Chief of the Division of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery at Lehigh Valley Health Network, where he served for nearly a decade before striking out on his own, creating a practice devoted 100-percent to vein disease. He is the only board-certified, Johns Hopkins-trained vascular surgeon in the region offering advanced vein care in an office-based setting.
Anyone suffering from tired, aching, heavy or swollen legs, painful varicose veins, unsightly spider veins or venous leg ulcers can find complete vein care with one-stop shopping—there is no need for additional hospital visits for wound care, diagnostic ultrasound testing, lab work or procedural care.
Patient satisfaction is a top priority at Precision Vein Care, evidenced by outstanding Google reviews. With two locations, Dr. Guzzo and his staff provide unparalleled cost, convenience and care unmatched by the larger health networks. Insurance is accepted, and Dr. Guzzo and his friendly staff will use customized care plans and minimally invasive techniques to achieve maximum results.
At Mindful Transformations Counseling (MTC) in Bethlehem, May Ambrogi, LCSW, and her staff provide a safe place where people can feel heard, respected and cared for while working through troubling feelings and experiences.
The counseling staff is a diverse and culturally rich group who understand and appreciate the differences among people in the world. They work tirelessly to make therapy less intimidating and more approachable, both fiscally and emotionally.
MTC offers individual, couples/marriage and family therapy and has extensive experience working with children and adolescents. Services includes EMDR and Cognitive Processing Therapy for PTSD, Gottman couples counseling, ABA for neurodiverse clients, Triple P for parent/child issues, Functional Family Therapy and gender-affirming care.
“While the world can sometimes feel like it is in chaos, this work allows for touching and improving individual lives,” Ambrogi says. She looks forward to providing affordable evidence-based therapies to more and more community members. “I am motivated every day knowing MTC is part of the makeup of the Lehigh Valley’s community growth.”
35 E. Elizabeth Ave., Bethlehem | 610.390.6254 | mtcinpa.com
Left to right: Becca Smith, LMFT May Ambrogi, LCSW Yamilca Rosado Ziegler, MACC Ashley Bass, MA, NCCMidwives help women have healthier pregnancies, more natural births and optimal postpartum recoveries. Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN)’s certified nurse-midwives have been helping deliver babies at Lehigh Valley Hospital (LVH)–Cedar Crest and seeing patients at LVHN OB-GYN practices for years. Then last year, LVHN opened the area’s first-ever practice exclusively dedicated to providing outpatient midwifery services. LVPG Midwifery–Pond Road gives women across the region the option to experience the intimacy of midwifery’s evidence-based medicine in a unique facility committed to midwife care.
“Having your baby at LVHN offers you the best of both worlds: You can experience the intimacy of a midwifery birth in the safety of a state-of-the-art hospital,” says Christina Felten, CNM, DNP, with LVPG–Pond Road.
Trained in a wellness-based, hands-on, individualized manner to provide a more personalized approach to patient care, the midwives at LVHN offer moms-to-be an intimate and clinically sound approach to prenatal care, labor and postpartum care. They also work in a team with LVHN’s obstetricians to offer expecting women the best of personalized care and expertise.
Midwives’ holistic or whole-person approach to pregnancy and birth focuses on the psychological and emotional needs of women. This includes providing breastfeeding support and postpartum care to help moms have the best recovery possible. Midwives are also skilled in providing other routine care for women, including annual well woman exams, STI screenings and family planning.
Any woman—expecting or not—interested in midwifery care at LVHN can visit lvhn.org/midwife
888.402.5846 | lvhn.org/midwife
Hello Beautiful is a full-service hair salon with a women’s clothing and accessories boutique. Guests—both men and women—are welcomed into the laidback luxury atmosphere where they can expect a five-star experience with every visit. The boutique has the latest fashion trends from their top brands— Z Supply and Liverpool—as well as handbags, jewelry, home décor and gift items. Every piece is hand-selected by owner Lindsey Titone to fit women in their
20s through their 70s. At every salon appointment, guests receive 20-percent off their boutique purchase that day. Hello Beautiful wants their clients to look and feel good from head to toe. The biggest guest compliment is that they feel at home when they come to visit.
The salon team is consistently elevating their craft with continued education to stay current with the latest hair trends. They specialize in hair cutting and hair color services. Hello Beautiful is a full salon, certified in multiple methods of hair extensions for length and fullness as well as hair integrations for thinning hair. A tiered-level pricing menu is offered to fit every budget.
Recently named Top 200 Salon in the country by Salon Today magazine in the growth category, Hello Beautiful strives to show their stylists how this career can be anything they want it to be. Lindsey coaches her team to strive for their goals and continue to level up in their career path. She is looking forward to the future of Hello Beautiful and meeting new guests with a warm welcoming smile.
Gross McGinley’s Family Law Team consists of five highly knowledgeable and experienced attorneys who are committed to the passionate and thoughtful representation of their clients during what can be the most emotional time in their lives.
The team members, with decades of combined experience among them, have a proven track record of success in representing clients in matters of divorce, custody, support, PFA (protection from abuse), pre-and post-nuptial agreements, adoption, name change and guardianship.
While these matters are sometimes painful, clients are uniformly grateful for the team’s commitment to listening to what they need and what their goals are, and providing guidance with those goals in mind. It is the personal touch and those qualities of compassion and understanding that set the team apart. No matter what the case involves, the skilled problem solvers of Gross McGinley’s Family Law Team are motivated to provide the best possible outcome for their clients. Gross McGinley, LLP, has offices in Allentown, Stroudsburg and Easton, servicing the Lehigh Valley and beyond. 33 S. 7 th St., Allentown | 610.820.5450 | grossmcginley.com
Left to right, standing: Attorneys Eric A. Harakal , Kellie Rahl-Heffner, Allen I. Tullar; seated: Attorneys Victoria A. Strunk, Anne K. Manley
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Yasohta Rajeswaran, MD; Nidhi Mehta, MD; Cheri Silverstein Fadlon, MD; Hiwot Ayele, MD; Courtney Bennett, DO
Left to right, seated: Deborah Sundlof, DO; Kailyn Mann, DO; Alison Wand, MD; Ellina Feiner, MD
Not pictured: Marissa Famularo, DO; Sima Hodavance, MD; Mila Ju, MD; Patricia Rylko, MD
Heart disease remains the number one cause of death for women in the U.S. At Lehigh Valley Health Network, they’re looking to change that.
The Women’s Heart and Vascular Program, established more than 20 years ago, is home to the largest network of female cardiologists in the region. Here, women can partner with women for prevention, treatment and management of a wide range of heart conditions.
Program cardiologists understand that women have unique risk factors, symptoms and treatment needs regarding heart disease. Women often are the household CEO and put their health needs last. The Women’s Heart and Vascular Program at LVHN understands the challenges of balancing work and family life, and partners with patients to create and maintain a heart-healthy lifestyle.
Life events like pregnancy and menopause, or conditions like peripheral artery disease and high cholesterol, present unique heart health challenges for women. Trust the region’s heart health leader for the best outcomes.
888.402.5846 | lvhn.org/womensheart
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If ever there was someone born to lead a revolution in the fitness community, that person is Evan Howard. He’s been pushing the envelope for higher standards in the fitness industry since opening Forward Thinking Fitness (FTF) in 2016.
His company is leading the charge to prove there is a safe and sustainable route to optimal health. “We take a lot of time to learn about our clients,” says Howard. “Services are customized to each individual to effectively meet them where they are at in life, instead of taking the typical cookie-cutter approach.” With small group personal training (16 people max), semi-private training (six people max), one-on-one personal training, nutritional counseling, yoga or just individualized remote programming, there’s truly something for everyone.
“It’s so much more than your typical chain gym or bootcamp workout,” says trainer Ryan Angelini. “Your exercise routine is completely personalized to match your needs and capabilities.”
The programming isn’t the only thing unique about FTF, as its aesthetics are something from the future. Instead of a place filled with bright lights, mirrors, machines and a turnstile of traffic, FTF is dimly lit with colorful spots of lighting featuring a low-volume appointment system for a controlled client experience. Music is synced with the lighting to bring a euphoric concert-like session featuring a heart-rate-monitor system to keep clients training in optimal intensity zones for each prescribed workout.
“Imagine a room filled with people who are just trying to better themselves with employees who truly want them to succeed,” says Registered Dietitian Paige Kutler. The benefit of a like-minded community makes all the difference, Jamie Elliott adds, “FTF is often the first time a client has actually stuck with a program and seen results. We provide the right tools and support to consistently get them to meet their goals.”
6750 Iroquois Trl., Allentown | 610.395.9595 | trainftf.com
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Embark on a transformative journey with Physicians Weight Control’s Strawberry Laser Lipo Program, under the leadership of Dr. William Strowhouer and his son, Director William Strowhouer III. Driven by a commitment to offering accessible weight loss and inch-loss solutions, their seamless integration of cutting-edge technology has redefined body contouring for thousands of clients.
Their array of services includes personalized Medical Weight Loss Programs featuring Phentermine and Semaglutide injections, Body Contouring and Inch
Left to right: Sarah Skvoretz Salome Harmon Kristen Konicki Strowhouer III Maggie Corl Strowhouer
Loss through the revolutionary Strawberry Laser Lipo treatments, and the added benefits of Vitamin/Nutrient Injections to boost energy levels, burn fat and support metabolism with vitamin B12 and Bioboost Lipotropic injections.
The Strawberry Laser Lipo Program boasts state-of-the-art technology, backed by strong FDA approval, ensuring precise and visible results after the initial treatment. Each client receives personalized care with treatment plans tailored to their unique needs, maximizing efficacy and ensuring optimal results. With a remarkable 95-percent success rate in clinical trials, clients can trust in the safety and assurance of their inch-loss journey, without experiencing adverse side effects. Moreover, the program’s non-invasive approach means zero downtime, pain or the need for surgery.
Clients express their delight and satisfaction with the program’s effectiveness, safety and convenience, praising the dedicated team’s commitment to their wellness goals. Physicians Weight Control in Allentown remains steadfast in their mission to empower individuals on their wellness journey, inviting everyone to discover a healthier, happier version of themselves.
Steel Fitness Premier is the most prominent fitness community in the Lehigh Valley, providing members with an experience unlike any other.
The full-service lifestyle club in Allentown offers extensive options for everyone: three heated pools, 80-plus group classes a week, indoor track, whirlpools, steam rooms, saunas and childcare. But for those who want to take their fitness to the next level, or have specific health goals, one-onone training sessions with a Steel Fitness personal trainer are the way to go.
Steel Fitness personal trainers believe in and practice results-driven personal training, guiding clients to very specific goals, such as stability and balance, weight loss or mobility. They also incorporate functional training, which focuses on enabling clients to perform daily tasks and everyday activities without pain or weakness—elevating their quality of life.
“We take your goals, and incorporate what we see that you need, and then we marry those together into a customized program for each and every client,” says Fitness Director Tammy Stanley.
In addition to private personal training, Steel Fitness’s personal training services include private group training with classes for up to eight participants, and weight loss programming tailored to each unique individual. Clients value the relationships formed with their trainers who keep them motivated and accountable to show up.
Steel Fitness’s personal training roots go back almost 30 years. “I started my career as a personal trainer in 1995 with a passion to help my clients achieve their personal goals,” says founder Tom Fenstermacher. “Now, high-quality personal training remains a key pillar of my business at Steel Fitness.”
250 Cetronia Rd. Suite 100, Allentown | 610.973.1500 | steelfitnesspremier.com
Wehrung’s Macungie is the newest arrival to the Lehigh Valley’s robust building scene. The third-generation home improvement, building and design center—formerly Dries Do It Center—is the first local acquisition for the Wehrung’s family of businesses.
While the name may be new in the Lehigh Valley, the business has been owned and operated by the Wehrung family in Bucks County since 1946. First generation founders, Blanche and Woodrow “Woody” Wehrung, began the company after World War II with a truck, a backhoe and a purpose-driven mission. Newly renovated, Wehrung’s Macungie offers everything needed for home construction and renovation projects, including kitchen and bath design, flooring, drive-thru lumber yard, contractor services, and a comprehensive selection of tools, lawn and garden supplies, hardware, plumbing and much more. Wehrung’s customer service is legendary, as is their commitment to building relationships and maintaining partnerships in the community. “Knowing we’re a part of something much bigger, like helping to grow and support our communities, keeps us motivated,” says President and CEO Jason Wehrung. “That’s the Wehrung’s way.”
3580 Brookside Rd., Macungie | 610.966.5555 | wehrungs.com
The journey to optimal health begins at Replete Aesthetics + Wellness, where a client’s wellness is their priority. Founder Cecilia Bermudez, DNP, CRNP, saw a need in the Lehigh Valley to connect aesthetic services with overall physiological wellness and stepped right in to fill that void.
“Our goal is to provide an integral connection between inner and outer beauty,” says Bermudez, whose background is in acute patient care. “We believe that true wellbeing encompasses not only physical health but also emotional and mental balance.”
Replete’s holistic approach to wellness has two components: intravenous (IV) vitamin drips to nourish the body at the cellular level and aesthetic services to enhance confidence. The latter includes Botox, dermal fillers, SkinPen microneedling, acne treatments, facials, Hydrafacials, Morpheus8 for face and body, laser hair and hyperpigmentation removal, and medical-grade skincare products. All procedures are performed by a team of highly skilled registered nurses who provide clients with a thorough consultation before treatment. “We are committed to providing safe, effective and compassionate care,” adds Bermudez, “and enabling clients to thrive and embrace life with vitality.”
At Reproductive Medicine Associates (RMA) Lehigh Valley, Dr. Ndeye-Aicha Gueye leads a team of compassionate professionals, including board-certified Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner Brittany Seal.
“We are proud to provide world-class fertility care to anyone who dreams of building a family,” says Dr. Gueye. “Reproductive care is a basic human right, no matter the journey.”
RMA has a modern facility with a state-of-the-art laboratory and success rates well above the national average. They offer a full range of reproductive care, including insemination, in vitro fertilization, fertility preservation and care for those needing donor eggs, sperm or surrogacy. Dr. Gueye also performs surgical procedures that can increase the odds of conception.
Along with a personalized treatment plan, each patient is assigned a care team, including a nurse and a financial coordinator. Additional support from nutritionists and mental health professionals is also available.
“Undergoing fertility care is often a stressful and emotional experience. Our goal is to ensure that every patient who walks through the door feels welcomed,” says Seal.
1401 N. Cedar Crest Blvd. Suite 200, Allentown | 610.820.6888 | rmanetwork.com
Jason M. La Vigne, CFP®, is a man on a mission: to help people discover the science of investing. At Blue Water Financial in Easton, he helps clients every day create a purpose for their money, that which is greater than money itself. “Money does not create happiness,” he says, “I want people to be able to fulfill on their American Dream!”
Blue Water Financial is an event-driven company where clients receive training to develop as successful investors. Using educational workshops, both in person and virtual, clients learn a methodology to get them to their desired returns. Trained, disciplined investors are far less likely to gamble and speculate with their money.
La Vigne knows people get nervous about the market, politics or geopolitics and find it hard to discuss money. “Anything that threatens our survival we run from, and I would put money and investing in that camp.” It’s his hope the knowledge clients receive at Blue Water Financial allows them to be more free around their money and live their lives with abundance, greatness and peace of mind.
400 S. Greenwood Ave. Suite 300, Easton 610.438.0988
bluewaterfinancialllc.com
For the best waxing experience in the Lehigh Valley, those in the know turn to European Wax Center, where expert waxing treatments are tailored to every customer to reveal smooth, radiant skin.
Owner Nanci Emiliani fell in love with the brand while a loyal guest at a center in New Jersey. She felt so strongly about European Wax Center that she opened her own business on Airport Road in 2015, followed by additional locations in the Hamilton Crossings and The Promenade Shops.
European Wax Center offers a full suite of waxing services from head to toe. Says Emiliani: “Our wax specialist training, proprietary exclusive wax, our commitment to hygiene, rewards for our guests, and extensive line of skin-care products are what set us apart from the rest.”
Customers appreciate that it takes just 15 minutes to get their service done.
Emiliani looks forward to expanding. “What I love about my business is the ability to employ and supply jobs for the Lehigh Valley and help others grow their passion in beauty into endless possibilities.”
Airport Road: 1852 Airport Rd., Allentown | 610.335.1124
Hamilton Crossings: 707 N. Krocks Rd., Allentown | 484.273.0255
The Promenade: 3045 Center Valley Pkwy., Center Valley | 610.798.6565 waxcenter.com
Thanks to Melissa Zannakis and Maria Manakos, the Lehigh Valley culinary scene just keeps getting better and more diverse. These entrepreneurs are the heart and soul of two of the area’s most sought-after dining destinations: Yianni’s Taverna in Bethlehem and Meli European Taverna in Easton. Rooted in family tradition, both restaurants offer the finest recipes, ingredients and culinary traditions from Greece and the Mediterranean— and an experience meant to be shared among friends.
Zannakis and Manakos are sisters-in-law as well as business owners, Manakos growing up in the family business and Zannakis marrying into it. In 2009, they took over the reins at Yianni’s from their parents, keeping the authentic touches and warm hospitality that has endeared the restaurant to generations of customers. Their newest venture, Meli, opened in March and builds on that tradition with a playful twist.
“Customers who have traveled to Greece tell us our atmosphere, smell and tastes transport them back to Greece for a few hours,” they say.
“We love that our restaurants are a little getaway from the everyday.”
Yianni’s: 3760 Old Philadelphia Pike, Bethlehem 610.410.9300 | yiannistaverna.com
Meli: 322 Northampton St., Easton 610.672.4730 | melieaston.com
The experienced and professional advisors at Magellan Financial, Inc., are committed to serving all their clients’ financial needs at every stage of life. They offer a total solution for managing the financial and investment needs of an affluent individual or family. It is their goal to become the premier retirement and wealth planning source in the Lehigh Valley.
Magellan Financial knows that wealth management is more than just the return on investment. It is coordinating efforts across various disciplines, including legal, insurance, investment, estate, business and taxes. The advisors at Magellan provide assistance in navigating life changes and emotional events that inevitably arise whenever money and life intersect. Clients can count on informed, honest advice from team members who collaborate to solve life’s challenges by looking at all the options, to arrive at the most desirable outcome.
Customer service is a priority and embraced by every member of the team. Clients can be confident the team will hear their questions, and respond quickly ensuring ongoing support for the whole family of friends Magellan Financial knows as clients.
As Comfort Generation approaches its 10th anniversary in the ever-changing service industry, they’re proud to be one of the leading HVAC companies in the Lehigh Valley. Founder Chuck Williams and his team of fully licensed professionals believe strongly that everyone deserves to feel comfortable and safe in their own home. Their goal is to provide exceptional indoor air quality for every customer.
Whether a customer needs a repair done right away or simply wants to avoid costly problems down the road, Comfort Generation is ready to take care of every need. The company consistently receives five-star reviews, thanks to their outstanding customer service, the modern technology they employ, and getting the job done right the first time.
Comfort Generation has worked very hard this past year, and was finally able to open their very own education center to provide employees with the most up-to-date information and training on new products and services in HVAC to better serve the Lehigh Valley.
Comfort Generation is coming up with innovative ways to provide incredible service and “wow” their current and future customers. The company has a renewed passion for the community; its partnership with Lennox will allow them to help a family in need later this year by supplying a new home comfort system through the Feel the Love campaign.
The team at Comfort Generation is excited to see what this year brings and the people they will meet and the relationships they will build.
There are consultants. There are coaches. And then there is Compass Point. A team of eight family business experts with financial acumen, emotional intelligence and strong facilitation skills to help a leadership team navigate the inherent challenges within a family business. Successful Businesses. Aligned Ownership. Stronger Families. That’s what can be achieved with Compass Point on one’s side.
Compass Point helps family business owners shape success now and for the next generation by aligning the ownership, strengthening family understanding around business fundamentals, preparing the Next Generation, and building a business that can run without the owner. Their Six Pillars of Family Business Framework focuses on Strategy, Leadership, Transition, Family Dynamics and Governance, Financial Gap and Next Chapter.
What does Compass Point hear from their customers?
“We could not have (scaled the business, aligned the team, created a succession plan, built a board) without Compass Point.”
Founder Tom Garrity shares, “Our approach resonates with owners because we are driving business growth and value, while also aligning owners, and building family relationships that other operating systems don’t adequately address, if at all. We believe creating harmony at both the conference room table and dinner table is priceless.”
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