HEALTH,
WELLNESS & BEAUTY
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BEST ACUPUNCTURIST
BEATI ACUPUNCTURE WELLNESS
CLINIC
800 2nd Ave #806
(212) 370-7800–www.blissacuclinic.com
Many people are turning to alternative forms
of pain management outside of medication,
and one thing that has increased in popularity
is acupuncture. At BeAti Acupuncture
Wellness Clinic, they blend together
traditional eastern medicine, modern scientifi c
analysis and technology while also making
sure that they have the most accurate and
eff ective acupuncture treatments available.
Their practitioners seek to treat everything
from common ailments to complex conditions
with a natural, holistic approach, and will
work to get to the root of your problem and
begin with preventative care for more serious
illnesses. Come by the clinic and see what they
can do to help you manage your pain!
BEST ADULT DAY CARE
SOCIAL ADULT CARE INC.
516 W 181st St
(646) 274-4842
For many, life after retirement can come
with a level of dissatisfaction due to a lack of
productivity or interaction with others. There
is nothing more important than staying both
physically and mentally stimulated to fi ght
the eff ects of aging and improve overall life
satisfaction. Social Adult Day Care Inc. in
Washington Heights isn’t your typical care
center. With its incredibly attentive and caring
staff and variety of activities and classes
off ered like yoga, zumba, painting, knitting
and English and Spanish-language classes
that refl ect its ever growing multicultural
community, Social Adult Care is without a
doubt the top adult day care provider in the
city!
BEST ALLERGIST
HUDSON ALLERGY FLATIRON
208 5th Ave
(212) 729-1283–www.hudsonallergy.com
Let the experts at Hudson Allergy Flatiron
take care of the runny noses, itchy eyes
and sneezing associated with allergies. The
practice takes the dread out of visiting the
doctor’s offi ce and focuses on individualized
care for each patient. Hudson Allergy’s culture
centers on patient education and maintains
that “an educated patient is a healthier
patient.” Doctors off er a range of allergy
and asthma services including allergen skin
testing, contact allergen patch testing, allergen
immunotherapy, desensitization, medication
allergy testing, food allergy testing and food
challenges. Hudson Allergy treats patients
who suff er from allergies to food, pollen,
anaphylaxis and asthma. They promise that
patients with busy lives won’t have to sit
through long waits and will work around each
person’s schedule. In addition to its Flatiron
location, Hudson Allergy also has locations in
Tribeca and Grand Central.
BEST ALTERNATIVE
MEDICINE
NUTRITIONAL DESIGNS
(516) 612-4900–www.ndlabs.com
For senior citizens, young children and the
infi rmed, sometimes eating solid foods can
be a challenge. Nutritional Design Labs
was founded by pharmacist Mile Allen who
created Nutritional Designs’ line of products
with these considerations in mind. Using
their products and supplements can help
with heartburn, bowel irregularity and
gastrointestinal issues, bladder issues, and
even wound healing! Their products are not
only liquid based, but they are also designed
with specifi c, clinically proven ingredients to
help you live a healthy life.
BEST ASSISTED LIVING
INSTITUTE FOR COMMUNITY
LIVING
40 Rector St #8
(212) 385-3030–www.clinc.org
Institute for Community Living helps
individuals with mental illnesses, substance
abuse issues and developmental disabilities
live their best, fullest and healthiest lives.
The organization centers itself on four
pillars–person-centered, trauma-informed,
recovery-oriented, and an integrated health
model. For three decades, ICL has provided
life-changing care to clients regardless of
where each person starts. Twice a year, ICL
conducts Healthy Living and Satisfaction
Surveys where clients provide information
that helps the organization do its best work.
According to results from the 2018 survey,
97 percent of ICL’s behavioral health clients
believed that they had the ability to make the
changes necessary to improve their physical
and mental health. In the same survey, data
also showed that 88 percent of their clients felt
connected to family and 90 percent reported
being engaged with mental health treatment.
BEST AUDIOLOGIST
NEW YORK SPEECH AND HEARING
271 Madison Ave #1405
(212) 260-1414–www.ny-sh.com
Hearing is often a neglected part of personal
health – but not if this midtown facility has
anything to say about it. It is not just about
getting hearing aids, although there are plenty
of experts to help with that. Voice, swallowing
and other communication issues can also be
helped. Musicians and other performers can
also turn to New York Speech and Hearing if
they want help addressing potential hearing
issues before they lead to long term damage.
The bottom line is that hearing and speech
are valuable parts of anyone’s lives that can be
dealt with both before and after they start to
have an eff ect on anyone’s quality of life.
BEST BARBER SHOP
SHANTL BARBER SHOP
1211 Lexington Ave
(212) 837-2410–www.barbershopny.com
Next time you are in need of a trim, cut,
fade, or shave, come make an appointment
with Alex at Shantl Barber Shop, where they
provide all men’s grooming services. Make
sure to take a look at the person seated next to
you when you go, because they just might be
a famous personality! Located on the corner
of Lex and 82nd, Shantl has been known to
cut the hair of NBC’s Al Roker, who resides in
proximity to the barber shop and raved about
them in a 2016 New York Times story.
BEST BOOT CAMP
BARRY’S BOOTCAMP CHELSEA
135 W 20th St
(646) 559-2721–www.barrysbootcamp.com
At Barry’s Bootcamp, “it’s more than a
workout–it’s a lifestyle.” Anyone of any
exercise skill-level can come to Barry’s
Bootcamp to kick-start their fi tness journey.
Since the franchise’s Chelsea location opened
its doors in 2011, Barry’s Bootcamp has stayed
true to their mission to change the fi tness class
game by creating an environment where you
can work hard with a community that trusts
and supports each other. The community
building at Barry’s Bootcamp is so important
to them that they host regular events to help
you and your fellow class members get to
know each other better to further build on that
trust. Head over to their website to book your
fi rst class and get your fi tness going!
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