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2016 PROFILE SERIES:
JACKSONVILLE’S
11
PROMOTION
FINEST
Presenting
Jacksonville professionals this week who demonstrate
continued excellence in: Healthcare, Education & Business for 2016
SURGICAL & NON-SURGICAL SPINAL CARE
MEMORIAL NEUROSPINE, the region’s premier spine practice, continues to
expand nationally with patients traveling through out the country to access their
quality services. Their physicians are leaders in the field, teaching other surgeons
nationally and internationally. Under the leadership of fellowship trained, board
certified Neurosurgeons, their multidisciplinary team provides patient-specific
care. A higher level of expertise allows them to treat patients who have been told
elsewhere they must live with their limitations.
As a concierge destination spine center, every aspect of a patient’s care is
addressed to maximize access, function and quality of life. From scheduling their
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first visit, assisting with travel arrangements, to completion of care, each patient
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is provided with support and care. Similar problems may receive different
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treatments as a professional athlete may require a different treatment plan
than an elderly novelist. Above all, every effort is made to avoid surgery when possible. When surgery
is necessary, they employ the most advanced minimally invasive and open surgical techniques. Allow
Memorial NeuroSpine to help you return to doing what you love in life.
Visit: www.memorialneurospine.com
SERVING NORTH FLORIDA FOR 37 YEARS
2 Shircliff Way, #800
Jacksonville
(904)388-2619
Conveniently located in the DePaul Building of St. Vincent’s Medical Center in
Riverside, CANCER SPECIALISTS OF NORTH FLORIDA has been dedicated
to the care of adults with cancer or blood disorders since its inception in 1979.
The center’s vast array of services include oncology & hematology consultation,
outpatient chemotherapy, laboratory services, mental health services, genetic
counseling, pharmacy services, PET/CT scans and revolutionary diagnostic tools.
In addition, patients have access to promising new therapies through enrollment
in clinical trials for many different malignant diseases. Drs. Suprith Badarinath,
Thomas S. Davis, Leann L. Fox, Kevin K. Hunger, Steven D. Siegel & Susmitha Vaka
are board certified in Internal Medicine, Medical Oncology and/or Hematology.
Their nurses specialize in oncology and most are certified by the Oncology
Nursing Society. At Cancer Specialists of North Florida, your care is their mission
and your recovery is their goal. Visit: www.cancerspecialistsnf.com
BRACES FOR ADULTS & CHILDREN
Dr. Orrin D. Mitchell at JACKSONVILLE ORTHODONTICS is a Board Certified
Orthodontist, with over 40 years of experience. He states that adults make up
35 percent of his practice in his “patient-first” approach. Dr. Mitchell is pleased
to report that his oldest patient was in his 80s when he first started orthodontic
treatment. He recommends all children be seen by age 7 for a free examination
and consultation in his office.
Dr. Mitchell is a member of the American Association of Orthodontists, the
National & American Dental Associations, the American and International College
of Dentists, the College of Diplomates of the American Board of Orthodontics,
Certified in the no-braces (Invisalign®) process and served on the Board of
Dentistry for the State of Florida (7 years). He is on the leading edge of functional
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appliances orthodontics. At the first visit, which is free, Dr. Mitchell will examine
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for crowding or overlapping teeth, noticeable overbite or underbite, protruding
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front teeth and children’s thumb or finger sucking habits. Furthermore, he will
also evaluate difficulty in chewing food, mouth breathing, jaw joints that “pop” or “click,” difficulty in
closing lips over teeth and facial & oral aesthetic problems. Visit: www.JacksonvilleOrthodontics.net
PROVIDING JACKSONVILLE WITH THE
FINEST DENTAL CARE SINCE 1972
Located in Historic San Marco, Dr. C.J. Henley and Dr. J. Craig Kelly of HENLEY
& KELLY believe that your teeth & oral health are valuable assets & preserving
them is critical to your overall health and happiness. They provide comprehensive
dental treatment in a comfortable, friendly, and pleasant atmosphere. Dr. Henley
and Dr. Kelly are committed to using the best dental materials, backed by science,
to ensure that your dental work will look amazing and last for years to come.
Drs. Henley and Kelly’s goal is to form life-long relationships with their patients,
providing them with the best in cosmetic dentistry, family dentistry and oral
medicine. Services include cosmetic dentistry (porcelain crowns & veneers),
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periodontics (gum treatments), endodontics (root canals), bridges, dentures,
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oral surgery, teeth whitening, oral appliance therapy for sleep apnea & snoring,
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prosthodontics, implant dentistry, children’s dentistry & general dentistry.
The office works with most dental insurances and will handle filing your claims on your behalf so your
office visits are quick and simple. Henley & Kelly’s dedicated staff will go out of their way to give all of
the members of your family, from children to adults, the personal attention and quality dental care they
deserve. Visit: www.henleyandkelly.com
SEX/PORN ADDICTION SERVICES
Manther’s Place Counseling specializes in teen & adult counseling, drug & alcohol
programs, DUI counseling, Internet/video game addiction, anxiety & depression
and sex/pornography addiction, Connie E. Clark, LMHC of MANTHER’S PLACE
COUNSELING can help. Connie is a Board Certified Sex Therapist (CST) and is
a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP). One of her primary expertise is
working with individuals, partners and families facing the pain of sex addiction.
Talking about your problems with a non-judgmental, understanding, and caring
professional can help with life’s questions, pain and problems. Your identity is
the most important thing to carry through life; and when it is buried underneath
mounds of culture, gender, sexuality, family, job, religion, expectations and
responsibilities, you don’t know where your identity begins. If you have been
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beaten down by sexual behaviors, the consequences of these behaviors and the
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shame that is all-too-common, hope can seem far off. Yet, Connie assures you
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many have found true healing from their sexual behaviors. Healing from relational
brokenness that happens in light of sexual behaviors is possible. Visit: www.manthersplace.com
PERSONALIZED COMPREHENSIVE SKIN CARE
Board Certified Dermatologist Mary T. Pentel, MD at SOUTHSIDE
DERMATOLOGY and her dedicated team have created a professional
environment where your general, surgical and cosmetic dermatology needs
are met in one convenient location. If cancerous lesions are detected, she uses,
among other leading treatments, MOHS micrographic surgery to ensure the
highest cure rate possible.
Dr. Pentel has extensive training in cosmetic dermatology. She uses various lasers
to treat wrinkles, photo aging, scaring & acne scarring (onsite scar center), veins,
brown lesions, laser hair removal, non-invasive fat reduction (CoolSculpting)
and cellulite removal. She also features an onsite spa & laser center where
she personally performs all of the injectable procedures herself and provides
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non-invasive rejuvenation treatment under one roof. Dr. Pentel specializes in
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treating ethnic skin safely and effectively. Constructing a personalized plan for
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each patient is her primary goal. Her success is accredited to taking time with
her patients—listening, educating and ultimately recommending a plan to achieve and maintain healthy,
glowing skin. Visit: www.southsidedermatology.com
INFERTILITY REPRODUCTIVE SPECIALISTS
AT JACKSONVILLE CENTER FOR REPRODUCTIVE MEDICINE, Drs.
Michael D. Fox, Christopher w. Lipari & Sarah Paschall’s goal is to help couples
maximize their ability to conceive a child by providing personalized and
effective fertility treatment. As board certified specialists, the practice offers a
friendly, compassionate and caring environment where couples can undergo
comprehensive diagnosis and treatment. Their multidisciplinary approach
provides a skilled team of highly qualified physicians, nurse practitioners, nurses,
and laboratory personnel poised to assist you with advanced surgical techniques
and less invasive fertility treatments, which achieve excellent success rates for
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their patients.
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Each member of their staff plays an integral role in caring and educating patients.
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Their primary objective is to help couples achieve their dream of having a baby.
They believe it is important to treat the entire patient and address the medical, social and psychological
issues of infertility. The center has excellent experienced consultants that can aid patients in dealing with
the complex issues surrounding fertility care. At JCRM, their work centers completely on you as a couple.
Visit: www.jcrm.org
SPEECH & LEARNING SPECIALIST
Dana Merritt, MS, CCC-SLP, IMT at MERRITT SPEECH & LEARNING is a
national award winner and a leader in her field. She specializes in the diagnosis &
treatment of auditory, visual, and motor processing disorders that cause delays
in speech, language, reading, writing, and arithmetic. Parents come from far and
wide to Jacksonville for her unique evaluation and therapy.
Auditory processing and visual processing problems disrupt and delay
the education of children and adults. Dana successfully treats all types of
communication disorders including articulation, language, autism, dyslexia, and
dyscalculia. She utilizes the latest research-based programs of Fast ForWord and
Interactive Metronome to drive positive neuroplasticity. She has developed a
unique phonics program. A Time for Phonics expands a student’s vocabulary and
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improves spelling skills. She has developed a unique math enhancement program.
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hand coordination, and working memory problem that math encompasses. More
information about processing disorders, a checklist, and parent testimonials are available online. Parents
often say: “I wish we had found you sooner.” Visit: www.MerrittSpeech.com
K-12 ACADEMIC TUTORING
BEACHES TUTORING SERVICES INC. provides a unique and much-needed
private tutoring service. When traditional education systems, as excellent as they
are, cannot fulfill some specific needs, owner Mary Erikson-Verdi steps in. Beaches
Tutoring offers individualized academic tutoring for students of all abilities. Mary
tutors learning differences, gifted students, college-bound students and everyone
in between.
Located in Atlantic Beach, Beaches Tutoring has committed to maximizing
your academic and educational results by combining knowledge with focus.
Tutoring in most subjects for grade levels K-12, including homework support,
reading & math skills, writing organization, and tutoring in virtual school
courses. Mary’s programs begin with a whole-child assessment of each
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student’s particular needs, then tailors their programs to specifically address
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those needs. Individualized tutoring with certified teachers provides serious
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solutions and keeps students on the leading edge of success. Beaches Tutoring
helps you to develop a strategic, confidence building educational plan in a cost-effective manner.
Email: beachestutoring@gmail.com
KID-FRIENDLY EDUCATION
Parents in the Jacksonville area are fortunate to have an alternative to public
education. THE ACADEMY OF SCHOLARS, INC offers a nurturing environment
in which children (kindergarten through tenth grade) are provided with an
enriched learning environment. It is an independent, private school committed to
nurturing, teaching, and motivating all students using diverse teaching styles and
strategies that are kid-friendly and in accordance with local, state & nationwide
standards. The school promotes integrity within the school and the community
that enables students to be proud of their surroundings while adhering to the
values of the school. Academy of Scholars is dedicated to showing compassion
and integrity while teaching to the whole child.
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The Academy of Scholars’ family believes that determination, commitment,
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responsibility & self-motivation are the keys to the success that will overcome
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the challenges of our present society; and with these values, they are confident
that their students stand a better chance of achieving great things. Founder, Shevonica M. Howell, is an
Assistant Dean and Business/Math Professor at Jones College West Campus and an Educational Specialist
Candidate at Nova Southeastern University (NSU) studying Brain Based teaching. Contact the school for
more info or a tour. Visit: www.academyofscholarsinc.org
DON’T CLIMB THE CORPORATE LADDER - CREATE ONE!
320 N First St, #613
Jacksonville Beach
(904) 249-1820
Downsized/laid off. Fear of instability in corporate America. Corporate travel
affecting family life. Salary caps. Taking control of YOUR future is what
Marshall Reddy at FRANNET FLORIDA helps his clients do. His local business
matchmaking & advisory practice has helped hopeful entrepreneurs find the best
business to invest in for over two decades.
Entrepreneurial options is the service FranNet has provided to clients for over 30
years. FranNet’s proprietary Franchise Assessment tool helps would be investors
& entrepreneurs find the most suitable franchise opportunities for them based
on their skills, goals, interests and financial capabilities. Mr. Reddy’s background
includes more than 30 years of business ownership and consulting experience. He
has helped hundreds of people fulfill their dream of starting their own successful
franchise business. The FranNet group publishes and provides educational
franchise materials for a number of SBA affiliates throughout the country and
has also been honored by INC magazine six years in a row as one of the fastest
growing private companies in the United States. Visit: www.frannetflorida.com
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