BEST ALTERNATIVE
MEDICINE
MIKHAEL ROSENBERG–
FOCUS WELLNESS
104 Benkert St, Bethpage
(516) 490-9085 focusacutherapy.com
Conveniently located in Bethpage, Mikhael
Rosenberg, L.Ac., PT is an acupuncturist who
has earned “Best of Long Island” thanks to his
dedicated patients who have found immense
relief from his treatments. His space allows
patients to have breathing room away from
today’s frantic world while offering a unique
combination of Western and Eastern Medicine
in one holistic environment. Acupuncture can
be used to treat a variety of conditions, and
is especially effective for pain management,
relaxation, digestive issues and mental health.
Focus Wellness utilizes proven technological
and studied skills to treat the root of your health
concerns which are valuable to your healing.
The FOCUS is on restoring your health and
promoting WELLNESS through acupuncture,
cupping, gua sha, herbal medicine, nutrition,
massage and physical therapy.
BEST ASSISTED
LIVING
JEFFERSON’S FERRY–
SOUTH SETAUKET
1 Jefferson Ferry Dr, South Setauket
(631) 650-2600 jeffersonsferry.org
Join a community of Long Islanders who
value the freedom of maintenance-free living
at Jefferson’s Ferry. This award-winning,
wellness-focused life plan community – the
first on Long Island – inspires those 62
years-old and better to live retirement their
way through health programs and personal
training, lifelong learning, social and cultural
experiences, outdoor trails and gardening areas,
and access to hobbies and creative pursuits on
and off-campus. The executive chef prepares
fresh, delicious meals and the pub offers
more casual fare and spirits. Apartment and
cottage homes are available, along with onsite
medical services, assisted living, short- and
long-term rehabilitation and memory care
services. The planned expansion will serve a new
generation of Long Islanders and include 75 new
independent living apartment homes.
BEST AUDIOLOGIST
DR. LORI TRENTACOSTE–
ISLAND BETTER HEARING
1-03 Schwab Rd, Melville
(631) 615-7374 islandbetterhearing.com
If you’re noticing any hearing loss, there’s no
need to fear. Dr. Lori Trentacoste at Island
Better Hearing in Melville can get your ears
hearing with a little bit of assistance. Dr.
Trentacoste began the practice back in 1971,
making Island Better Hearing is one of the
oldest family owned and operated audiology
and hearing aid dispensing practices in the
tri-state area. She consults with school districts
throughout Long Island to educate staff and
personnel about hearing loss and technology
and evaluates the educational needs of students
to improve the classroom environment for
ease in learning. She is also actively involved
in a number of professional audiologist
organizations.
BEST BARBER SHOP
GOLD COAST BARBERS
41 Berry Hill Rd Syosset
516-802-3653. www.goldcoastbarbers.com
Gold Coast Barber is Long Island’s favorite
barber, the gold standard of men’s grooming.
Gold Coast combines the services of a traditional
barber shop with the well-appointed comfort of
a modern artisan establishment. Get your scruffy
head to Gold Coast for one of their signature
cuts or the luxurious warm-lather Gold Coast
Shave. Or get both and leave looking like a star.
The styling pros at Gold Coast are also experts
at trimming up your beard and mustache. Come
with a look in mind, and let Gold Coast bring
it to life. If you’re looking for a change, trust
them to suggest a new look that you’ll wear with
confidence.
BEST BARBER
SHOP (UNDER
THREE CHAIRS)
CLEAR CUT STUDIO
295 W Jericho Tpke #1, Huntington Station
(516) 847-4588 clearcutstudio1.com
For over three decades, the stylists at Clear Cut
Studio have been providing their clients the
finest, latest men’s hairstyles from the world’s
top barbers. A typical visit at the barber shop
is accompanied with a beverage, consultation,
precision haircut, neck shave, a relaxing
shampoo, hot towel for your face and a style
lesson. The cherry on top is that it’s done in
a private setting so you can feel as relaxed as
possible. At Clear Cut Studio, you’re not just in
a barber shop where old school grooming meets
modern, you’re in your customary man cave.
BEST BARIATRIC
PRACTICE
DR. DAVID EDELSON, M.D.,
F.A.C.P.–HEALTHBRIDGE
1000 Northern Blvd #230, Great Neck
(516) 627-4433 healthbridgeinfo.com
When it comes to your overall health, Dr.
David Edelson cares like no other physician on
Long Island. The founder and medical director
of HealthBridge in Great Neck, Dr. Edelson
is widely recognized as one of the nation’s
top weight loss experts. He was listed in NY
Magazines’ “Best Doctors of 2014” issue, and
was also selected for the prestigious Castle
Connolly Top Regional Doctors award. He is
board certified in both Internal Medicine and
Bariatric Medicine, is a two-time recipient of
the Faculty Teaching Award at LIJ Medical
Center, and was awarded Fellowship in the
American College of Physicians. He has
published independent research in the Journal
of the American Diabetes Association as well
as the journal Nutrition, and has been featured
in articles in the New York Times, Chicago
Tribune, LA Times, Women’s Day as well as
many others.
BEST BOOT CAMP
FARMINGDALE FIT
BODY BOOT CAMP
1815B Broadhollow Rd, Farmingdale
(631) 213-7092 fitbodybootcamp.com
Fit Body Boot Camp is the world’s fastest
growing fitness boot camp brand, and they offer
their members around the world affordable,
convenient, 30-minute fat loss boot camps
that challenge the body and deliver results
every time. At their Farmingdale location,
their specialized Afterburn workouts use a
combination of High Intensity Interval Training
(HIIT) and Active Rest Training to get your
body to burn up to twice the fat and calories
that traditional workouts burn in only half
the time. They also keep your metabolism
working at a higher rate for up to 32 hours after
each workout. Every group training session is
led by an experienced and certified personal
trainer and is designed to be fun, high energy,
and challenging so that you burn the most fat
possible and tone your muscles.
BEST BOTOX
PRACTICE
ADAM BODIAN, MD
11 Grace Ave, Great Neck
(516) 482-2882 bodianderm.com
Everyone is perfect just the way they are, but if
you want to get rid of some of those unwanted
wrinkles, you can go to Dr. Adam Bodian, MD
for a botox treatment. Dr. Bodian received
his training from a number of acclaimed
institutions, including New York University
and Columbia University, and has undergone
additional training to become a board-certified
laser surgeon. When Dr. Bodian performs a
botox procedure, you are in trusted and skilled
hands. He has helped a number of patients
throughout Long Island and New York City,
and Dr. Bodian stays up to date on the latest
practices, ensuring that you will receive the best
care possible.
BEST CARDIOLOGIST
JONATHAN B. WEINSTEIN,
DO, FACC–NORTH SUFFOLK
CARDIOLOGY
45 Research Way #108, East Setauket
(631) 941-2000 northsuffolkcardiology.
com
Dr. Jonathan Weinstein completed his
undergraduate training at the University of
Michigan in 1995 before attending the New
York College of Osteopathic Medicine in
Old Westbury, New York. He completed his
residency in internal medicine at North Shore
University Hospital, where he was selected to
serve as Chief Medical Resident. Dr. Weinstein
then completed his fellowship training in
cardiovascular disease in the North Shore-Long
Island Jewish Health System, where he was
selected as Chief Cardiology Fellow and where
he also went on to complete a subspecialty
fellowship in interventional cardiology. After
joining North Suffolk Cardiology in 2008, Dr.
Weinstein became the first community-based
interventional cardiologist in Suffolk County to
perform transcatheter aortic valve replacement
(TAVR). TAVR is an entirely catheter-based
procedure where a diseased aortic valve of the
heart is replaced without the need for open heart
surgery.
BEST
CHIROPRACTOR
DR. JAMES LAMBERT AND DR.
BRUCE BERNS–LI INTEGRATED
2805 Veterans Hwy Ste 8, Ronkonkoma
(631) 738-9539 liintegrated.com
A great chiropractor can help your body feel
better aligned and pain-free in no time. LI
Integrated (formerly Connetquot Chiropractic)
has focused on improving the health and minds
of Ronkonkoma residents since 1985. The
chiropractors — Dr. James Lambert and Dr.
Bruce Berns — have been freeing people of their
pain through their use of modern chiropractic
equipment and technology. They currently offer
spinal decompression therapy and ligament
laxity analysis that identifies the problem in the
ligament and then find ways to strengthen the
joints. Everyone wants to live a healthy, painfree
life and LI Integrated is dedicated to the
cause every step of the way.
BEST COSMETIC
DENTISTRY
AIDAN GLACKIN, DDS
124 Main St #8, Huntington
(631) 421-4131 drglackin.com
If you’re not thrilled with your smile, you may
be considering cosmetic dentistry to give it a
fix — that’s where Dr. Aidan Glackin comes
in. A Long Islander through and through, Dr.
Glackin received his degree in dentistry from
Stony Brook University and has been practicing
the trade for over 26 years. Whether your smile
has been affected by tooth decay or has some
chips here and there, Dr. Glackin can fix it. His
practice covers all sorts of cosmetic dentistry
procedures, from small, non-invasive treatments
to more comprehensive procedures. Dr. Glackin
is proud to offer a warm, comforting office
environment to make your visit less stressful,
and is always completely honest with his
patients.
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BEST COSMETIC
SURGEON
DR. SAMUEL BAHARESTANI–
SIGHTMD
Multiple Locations 855-295-4144
sightmd.com
Oculoplastics, also known as ophthalmic
plastic surgery, includes several cosmetic and
reconstructive surgical techniques used to treat
the eyelids, tear ducts, face, and eye sockets.
Dr. Baharestani, who was fortunate to win the
Best Cosmetic Surgeon in both 2018 and 2019,
was humbled to learn he had won the highly
coveted award for the third year in a row. “As a
surgeon who strives daily to provide the highest
quality care to my patients, I am honored to be
named Long Island’s Best Cosmetic Surgeon.”
Some of the most common cosmetic procedures
performed by Dr. Baharestani include:
blepharoplasty to improve droopy skin and
eyelid bags, brow lifting, and cosmetic injections
such as botox and fillers.
BEST CROSSFIT
CROSSFIT SUFFOLK–HOLBROOK
5006 Veterans Hwy #6, Holbrook
(631) 747-6038 spartanperformance.com
For the ultimate CrossFit experience, CrossFit
Suffolk–Holbrook looks to train their members
to achieve a level of fitness not thought possible.
They want to foster a “culture of fitness” and do
so in a challenging, supportive environment.
They improve fitness regardless of your current
level. Workouts are customized to fit your needs
and capabilities. You’ll find true training as
opposed to being shown a few exercises and
being left to fend for yourself. CrossFit Suffolk is
not your typical gym. Your training will always
be always guided and supervised by its trainers
so that you can become stronger, faster, flexible
and better functioning.
BEST DAY SPA
BODIAN DERMATOLOGY
11 Grace Ave, Great Neck
(516) 482-2882 bodianderm.com
Bodian Dermatology is not just a medical
practice — it’s a spa where you can rejuvenate
your skin. Bodian Dermatology offers a number
of relaxing spa treatments ranging from
convenient dermal injectables such as Botox
Cosmetic to a complete selection of premium
facials and other treatments for different needs.
Bodian Dermatology can also help you get rid of
any unwanted hair through laser hair removal
and other modern laser treatments. Their goal
at Bodian Dermatology is to have their patients
relax and enjoy the treatment process while
Bodian Dermatology’s highly experienced staff
improves the health and beauty of their patient’s
skin.
BEST DENTIST (TIE)
AIDAN GLACKIN, DDS
124 Main St #8, Huntington
(631) 421-4131 drglackin.com
If you’re looking for a new dentist for yourself or
your family, Dr. Aidan Glackin, DDS is among
the best. A Long Islander through and through,
Dr. Glackin received his degree in dentistry from
Stony Brook University and has been practicing
the trade for over 26 years. From teeth cleanings
and fillings to root canals and dentures, there’s
no dental issue that Dr. Glackin can’t handle.
Dr. Glackin can even take on more serious
issues, including screening for oral cancer,
implant dentistry and emergency treatments.
Dr. Glackin is proud to offer a warm, comforting
office environment to make your visit less
stressful, and is always completely honest with
his patients.
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