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Albany Kripalu Yoga Center Capital Region Center for Dental Implants Catskill Dental Care A Sacred Space Dr. Christopher J. Lyons, DMD, PLLC
\n6 Metro Park Road, Albany
\n454.9642; www.akyc.org<\/a>
\nHours: Monday-Friday 9am-5pm.
\nDescribe your business: We are the oldest and largest not-for-profit Kripalu affiliate in the world, having been in business for over 30 years. We offer over 50 classes per week in four locations–Albany, Schenectady, Delmar and Burnt Hills. Classes include Kripalu Yoga, Anusara Yoga, Iyengar Yoga, Ashtanga Yoga, pilates, tai chi, KidsYoga, Pre-Natal Yoga, Mom & Baby, Tots ItsyBitsy and more. We offer a variety of workshops on yoga, health & wellness, stress reduction, chanting and community events. We also offer specialty classes for those with chronic medical problems, including people living with cancer, in conjunction with Gilda’s Club.
\nOur teachers are all certified yoga and pilates teachers through accredited programs. Most of our yoga teachers are Kripalu certified yoga teachers.
\nHow did AKYC get its start? AKYC was founded in 1973 as the Kripalu Yoga Fellowship. It began in the living room of a yoga teacher’s home with five classes per week and has grown to a center with three yoga rooms and over 50 classes per week.
\nThe wellness industry has exploded over the last few years. Why do you think this industry has become so popular? Yoga is part of a practice of health and wellness. Currently, we live in a culture of business and stress. The practice of yoga allows you to step outside of regular ways of being in the world and allow a space to rest and rejuvenate, spend time with your own body and take care of yourself.
\nWhat kind of classes will we be seeing in months to come? Since stress contributes to most disease, AKYC will continue to offer yoga and wellness programs that help reduce stress and promote healthy lifestyles. If you have never taken a yoga class or think you are not the “type” AKYC has a class for every body.<\/p>\n
\n100 Main Street, Cohoes
\n237.0019; www.marradmd.com<\/a>
\nOwner: Dr. Frederick J. Marra, D.M.D., 51
\nHow long have you been in business? Since 1981. This dental practice was founded by Dr. Harry Marra in 1941.
\nDescribe your business: My dental practice focuses on all aspects of general and cosmetic dentistry with an emphasis on the utilization of dental implants. My staff and I have the background and knowledge to carefully coordinate and implement a sound, logistic approach to good oral health and oral cosmetic enhancement.
\nHow did you become involved in the health & beauty industry? In today’s environment, cosmetic improvements in a patient’s smile must fulfill in both the maintenance and restoration of their health. I have been actively pursuing new advances in dentistry since my graduation.
\nWhere did you receive your training? I graduated from the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine in 1980 and my graduate training from their Residency Program in 1981. I have reached the highest level of achievement in the Academy of General Dentistry, Mastership, and continue to pursue educational programs, allowing my office to take a full comprehensive, interdisciplinary approach to the patient’s care.
\nWhat types of treatments\/procedures do you offer? Out of those, which do you perform the most of? We offer cosmetic bonding procedures, orthodontics for cosmetic enhancement, porcelain veneers, implant therapy, bleaching of the teeth, and some plastic surgical procedures of the gums for improved cosmetic appearance.
\nThe health and beauty industry has exploded over the last few years. Why do you think this industry has become so popular? I think cosmetics are important today because many of us are conscious of our health and appearance, and we are willing to utilize the advancements in the world to sustain our youthful appearance and bolster our self-esteem and general well-being.
\nWhat beauty treatment do you think has the best results and is the most cost-effective? I think bleaching of the teeth and simple bonded composite restorations (fillings) are very reasonable in cost and can provide great results.
\nWhat kind of new treatments\/procedures will we be seeing in months to come? I think the advances in dental implantology are occurring very rapidly and we will see many new advances and innovations in the months and years to come.<\/p>\n
\n132 Jefferson Heights, Catskill
\n943.0920; catskilldentalcare.com<\/a>
\nHours: Monday-Friday 8am-6pm
\nOwner: Dr. Joseph M. Pilatich III, 39 and two associates Dr. Jamie Stauss and Dr. Stacey Russell.
\nHow long have you been in business? 12 years
\nDescribe your business: It’s a family dental practice with emphasis on cosmetics and implant technology.
\nHow did you become involved in this industry? Practicing cosmetics and improving one’s smile makes me happy and fulfilled in my work and I believe one should do what makes them the happiest.
\nWhere did you receive your training? I received my B.S. in Biology in 1988 from Siena College, my D.D.S. from the University of Maryland in 1992, completed a General Dental Residency at the Albany V.A. in 1993, and completed a mini-residency in Prosthetic Dental Implants from the University of New Jersey Dental School in 1996. I studied at The Pankey Institute for Advanced Dental Training, and am currently the only Las Vegas Institute graduate in the Capital District. This distinction is for those who have completed Advanced Functional Aesthetic, Comprehensive Reconstruction, Full Mouth Reconstruction as well as Occlusion 1-3. I, along with Dr. Gary Wadhwa and Dr. Paul Johar, are mentors for Nobel Biocare Implant Systems which entails giving instruction to other colleagues.
\nWhat types of treatments\/procedures do you offer? Our office offers all types of dental procedures from general dentistry to full mouth rehabilitation.
\nThe health & beauty industry has exploded over the last few years. Why do you think it has become so popular? In an era of riding high on the accomplishments of body aesthetics, cosmetic dentistry is quietly delivering astonishing life altering effects. Just turn on the TV and one can find a variety of “make-over” reality television programs featuring smiles that show off dental veneers and other beautiful smile enhancements. A recent study published in the Journal of Dentistry, reported that smile-makeover patients feel more “at ease in social settings, having the confidence to express opinions, being more sociable and greeting people spontaneously.”
\nWhat treatment do you think has the best results and is the most cost-effective? Porcelain veneers on the upper teeth (usually 8-10). With a large population being partially or totally edentulous, implants will become much more widely used. They are highly successful when placed correctly and improving chewing capacity enormously especially for those with ill-fitting dentures.<\/p>\n
\n542.8795 or 347.1183
\nHours: By appointment
\nOwner: Cindy E. Barg, M.Ed.
\nHow long have you been in business? For at least 18 years I have operated a private practice in NY, Cape Cod and Florida.
\nDescribe your business: I do individual counseling and I design and facilitate workshops throughout the country and abroad. I offer, but am not limited to counseling in death and dying, catastrophic illness, divorce, self-empowerment, and getting beyond life’s “stuff.”
\nHow did you become involved in the wellness industry? I was extremely fortunate to have participated in a multidisciplinary setting years back where I trained as a psychotherapist for chronic pain. It was an environment that spoke to treating the whole person, utilizing various techniques (counseling, acupuncture, massage, nutritional analysis, lifestyle) toward wellness.
\nWhere did you receive your training? I have acquired a Master of Education in Counseling Psychology from the University of Massachusetts.
\nWhat service do you think has the best results? It is more experiential. When I do workshops people realize they are not alone. It helps a client to participate so they feel part of the experience and that helps in the healing process. I can only do so much behind closed doors. I am a guide, but they must do the work to get the best results. All of their answers lie within and when that well becomes tapped, amazing results can take place.
\nWhat kind of new workshops will you be offering in the coming months? I will be doing a workshop (in February or March 2006) on how to be intimate without sex, for men only. <\/p>\n
\nDr. David M. Delaney, DMD
\nCosmetic and Family Dentistry
\n476 Albany-Shaker Road
\nLoudonville, NY 12211
\n438.6800
\nHow long have you been in business? Dr. Lyons 16 years; Dr. Delaney 31 years.
\nDescribe your business: We offer cosmetic dentistry, including bleaching, veneers, bonding, implants, metal free dentures and all general dentistry. Our family dentistry includes cleanings, digital X-rays, intra oral cameras and sealants.
\nWe’ve created a homelike atmosphere in the newly built office, staring in the waiting room, which is decorated with comfortable chairs and sofas. There are TV screens in every room for the patients to view during procedures, and a large playroom is available for small children and their parents. Coming soon, will be a spa feature where patients can receive paraffin hand treatments during their visit, free of charge.
\nHow did you become involved in the health & beauty industry? We both believe the link between health and beauty starts with your smile.
\nWhere did you receive your training?
\nDr. Lyons: Temple University School of Dentistry, 1989; VA Hospital Albany, General Residency 1990.
\nDr. Delaney: St. Michael’s College, 1967; University of Pennsylvania 1974.
\nOut of the treatments you offer what is the most popular? Bleaching –the results are fantastic.
\nThe health & beauty industry has exploded over the last few years. Why do you think it has become so popular? People are interested in their appearance now more than ever, especially people between the ages of 40 and 60. Their smile is very important to them.
\nWhat procedure do you think has the best results and is the most cost-effective? Bonding and bleaching can make someone’s smile look better immediately. In some cases, it looks like the patient had years of orthodontics all in a one-hour appointment.
\nWhat kind of new treatments\/procedures will we be seeing in months to come? The use of digital X-rays has revolutionized dentistry. They’re more accurate and diagnostic, and use less radiation. Bleaching products that are guaranteed to work and last. Painless, short visits due to new high speed fiber optic drills. Lasers will soon be introduced to the office. <\/p>\n