2022
HEALTH, WELLNESS
& BEAUTY
BESTOFLONGISLAND.COM WINNERS GUIDE BETHPAGE BEST OF LONG ISLAND 2022 49
BEST ABA PROVIDER
CORNERSTONE BEHAVIORAL
SERVICES
3670 Orchard Rd., Wantagh
516-993-7844
cornerstonebehavioralservices.com
Cornerstone Behavioral Services understands
that there isn’t one treatment that works for
everyone. Its number one priority is to provide
evidence-based treatment for Long Island
individuals with autism spectrum disorder. The
staff uses a number of assessments to create
individualized treatment plans and programs.
Cornerstone Behavioral Services also offers
in-home ABA therapy where specialists integrate
families into their programs to ensure success.
Nicole Iannarone is the founder of Cornerstone;
she has been working in the field of ABA since
2010 and advocates for both families and
professionals. She wants to make sure that
families have equal access to treatment and
professionals have the ability to utilize their
skills where they are needed. At Cornerstone
Behavioral Services, they believe that all adults
and children should have the opportunity to
reach their full potential.
BEST
ACUPUNCTURIST
SHARON PETITO
141 E. Main St., Huntington
516-695-1633 sharonpetito.com
Dr. Sharon Petito, acupuncturist extraordinaire,
has claimed the Acupuncturist on Long Island
title for a fourth time in this highly competitive
program. Petito uses this ancient treatment to
remedy a host of issues, including joint pain,
arthritis, irritable bowel, poor circulation, asthma,
and much, much more. If her mastery of this
centuries-old practice isn’t impressive enough,
Petito also specializes in herbal medicine and
massage therapy. Aside from using acupuncture
to help patients, Petito also believes patients
should be willing to make lifestyle and nutritional
changes to improve their well being. For all these
reasons and so many more, it’s no wonder why
Long Islanders consistently vote Sharon Petito
the absolute best!
BEST ADDICTION
REHABILITATION
MOUNTAINSIDE TREATMENT
CENTER–HUNTINGTON
141 E. Main St., Huntington
888-200-6106 mountainside.com/
locations/huntington
Like many illnesses, addiction can be hard to
beat on your own. Sometimes in order to achieve
sobriety, you’ll need some helping hands. At
Mountainside Treatment Center in Huntington,
you’ll have the tools you need to overcome your
addiction. Mountainside offers different kinds
of outpatient treatment options that can be
tailored to your needs so you don’t have to choose
between your health and taking care of your
family. The center has many programs available,
including recovery coaching and counseling,
so you can come up with a personalized plan to
tackle your addiction. Mountainside also has
clinical and medical services to help should you
need them, making it the place to stay on track.
BEST ADULT
DAY CARE
GURWIN ADULT DAY
HEALTH PROGRAM
68 Hauppauge Rd., Commack
631-715-2528 gurwin.org
Your loved one deserves to be cared for in this
skilled nursing and rehabilitation center when a
health condition drastically declines. It will also
be a welcome respite for your family whether
someone needs short-term rehabilitation after
a long illness or long-term care in a memory
unit because of Alzheimer’s or dementia. At
Gurwin Adult Day Health program, you can
expect to feel comforted that comprehensive
care is being given by compassionate, dutiful
people. Gurwin offers palliative and hospice
care, medical and social adult day care, dialysis,
and infusion therapy among other services. The
center helps your family receive comforting
solutions knowing mom or dad will be optimally
medically supervised, clean, well-fed, and kindly
supported through their most troubling time.
BEST ALLERGIST
DR. LAURA HELFNER
2929 Expressway Dr. North Suite 225,
Islandia
631-665-2430 entandallergy.com
An excellent communicator, listener, and
someone who is everything you want in a
doctor, Laura Helfner, M.D. listens intently
to her patients’ concerns. They never feel
rushed, rather confident they’re in the care
of a kind, knowledgeable professional.
She is compassionate and gives excellent
recommendations to those in her care, whether
there’s a new diagnosis or adjustments to
asthma medication or a treatment plan. She
is the kind of medical professional you long
to find when you aren’t feeling well or need
important advice about your health. The office
check-in is seamless thanks to a genial working
environment with friendly staff and medical
professionals. Like Dr. Laura, everyone is cordial
and helpful.
BEST ALTERNATIVE
MEDICINE
DR. JILLIAN FINKER
2308 Bellmore Ave., Bellmore
516-765-3272 drfinker.com
When trying out alternative medicine for
your ailments, you need a certified doctor
you can trust. Dr. Jillian Finker is a licensed
naturopathic doctor with a natural medicine
practice in Bellmore, offering a variety of
services for patients looking to stay healthy or
recover from illness and injuries with holistic
methods. Dr. Finkler’s mission is to help her
patients on their journey towards healing by
offering them a relaxing atmosphere where
they can feel safe and accepted while receiving
quality care at reasonable prices. She specializes
in women’s health issues, such as hormonal
problems and infertility, but can treat a wide
range of conditions, such as thyroid issues,
gastrointestinal problems, and anxiety. Arrange
an appointment with Dr. Finkler to begin your
true path to healing.
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