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ALTERNATIVE THERAPIES & HEALTH RESOURCES

Agape Center
3501 Severn Ave., Suite 19, Metairie, 887-9092; www.agape.com
Holistic therapies are available, including colon hydrotherapy; spiritual, emotional and nutritional counseling; healing touch; colorpuncture and music therapy.

Belle Reve’s Mission Utopia Project
2915 N. Rampart St., 410-8154
A partnership between Belle Reve and Parkway Partners, this community organic garden will be used as a forum for free alternative healing education classes that will begin in November. Classes will include holistic nutrition, yoga, meditation, tai chi, holistic body maintenance and more.

Direct Laboratory Services, Inc.
300 Mariners Plaza, Suite 321, Mandeville, (800) 908-0000; www.directlabs.com
Consumers now can go directly to major labs for blood tests, without a doctor’s visit. The procedure is simple: order by phone, fax or online. Confidential results are reviewed by a doctor and sent directly to the patient; plus, services are delivered at 70 percent off other labs’ prices.

Drug Research Services Inc.
4720 S. I-10 Service Road, Suite 501, Metairie, 456-1433
This multi-specialty research site is experienced in conducting FDA-regulated clinical trials for the development of new medications.

Gray and Associates
3304 Pecan Drive, Chalmette, 279-7819; www.successcycle.com/pgray
Offers air and water purification systems for homes and businesses.

Legacy Organ & Tissue Donor Registry
3501 N. Causeway Blvd., Suite 940, Metairie, 837-3355; www.yourlegacy.org
A registry of people who want to be organ/tissue donors to help the more than 80,000 people in the United States who are waiting for life-saving organ transplants.

New Orleans Regional AIDS Planning Council
2601 Tulane Ave., Suite 400, 821-7334; www.norapc.org
The council administers the Ryan White Title I grant, sets HIV/AIDS service categories priorities and allocates funds to those priorities.

Ochsner Home Health
111 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Suite 404, Heritage Plaza, Metairie, 842-5585; www.ochsner.org/homehealth
Provides state-of-the-art medical care at home, which allows privacy in a relaxed environment with medical services needed for recovery.

PhytoCeutical Formulations
610 Lotus Drive N., Suite D, Mandeville, (985) 674-6898; www.pcflabs.com
A developer and manufacturer of various nutritional supplements and a leader in cutting-edge nutrition and product formulation, with a strong emphasis on quality and efficacy. The company’s products can be found in health food stores and sports clubs throughout the United States.

Wellness New Orleans Style LLC
6214 Laurel St., 891-3333
A full-service wellness studio that offers wellness assessments and individualized action plans, personal fitness training, nutrition consultations, stress management, massage therapy and one-on-one wellness consultations.

DENTISTRY

Deborah E. Lesem DDS
100 Robert E. Lee Blvd., 282-7700
A dental office that offers a full range of cosmetic and family dental procedures, including bleaching, bonding, crowns, bridges, full and partial dentures as well as free consultations for “smile makeovers.”

Lisa Wyatt DDS
5037 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Suite 3E, Metairie, 885-1039
A full range of dental services are available.

W. Ken Morgan DDS
3100 Kingman St., Suite 100, Metairie, 780-7006
Cosmetic and reconstructive dentistry for the entire family.

DERMATOLOGY, PLASTIC SURGERY & SKIN CARE

Guastella The Institute of Permanent and Corrective Cosmetics
4204 Teuton St., Metairie, 780-8007
Beauty made easier and more carefree is the goal at Guastella Institute, which provides permanent and corrective cosmetics. It also sells Obagi skin care products.

Koppel Dermatology
3640 Houma Blvd., Metairie, 454-1885; 1111 Medical Center Blvd., Marrero, 340-1742
General and cosmetic dermatology, skin cancer surgery, Botox, collagen, sclerotherapy, liposuction, laser hair removal, laser surgery for vascular and pigmented areas are available.

Letti Lynn Cosmetics/Kenner Dermatology & Cosmetic Surgery Center
3705 Williams Blvd., Kenner, 471-3100 or 443-SKIN
Total skin care, treatments and home care products are available as well as permanent makeup and camouflage makeup, tattoo removal, hair removal, treatments for veins, dermatology and cosmetic surgery services.

Massiha Plastic Surgery Center
3939 Houma Blvd., Suite 216, Metairie, 455-9441; www.art-plasticsurgery.com
Dr. Hamid Massiha is a board-certified plastic surgeon and a member of the Aesthetic Society. He specializes in facial rejuvenation, including face, brow and forehead lift; eyelid surgery; cheek lift and facial implants; nose surgery; breast enlargement, lift, reduction and reconstruction; body contouring and liposuction. Complimentary consultations are available, and a full line of skin care products and mineral makeup are offered.

Poole Dermatology
111 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Suite 406, Heritage Plaza, Metairie, 838-8225; www.pooledermatology.com
A practice that offers a full range of services, including general, surgical and cosmetic dermatology. Poole provides the latest technology, including treatments for acne and Prolete IPL photorejuvenation, as well as skin cancer surgery, Botox and collagen injections, sclerotherapy for leg veins, chemical peels, microdermabrasion, and laser surgery.

Q-Knows Inc.
4120 Tchoupitoulas St., 455-4677 or (888) 607-4002; www.qknows.com
All natural skin care and health products developed by the originator of the Smoothie King concept, Stephen C. Kuhnau Sr., Q-Knows offers a dozen skin-care products and dietary supplements that all are 100 percent natural and hypoallergenic.

The Skin & Hair Clinic of New Orleans
324 Chartres St., 566-1706; www.drpelias.com
Anti-aging treatments are the specialty at this full-service medi-spa, which is owned and operated by Dr. Marilyn Pelias. The clinic provides services ranging from Botox injections to laser hair removal to chemical peels.

EYE CARE

Dimitri Eye Care
701 Metairie Road, Metairie, 837-3937
Complete eye exams and Lasik surgery evaluations are available, as well as testing for and treatment of eye diseases. Customers also will find a range of glasses frames and contact lenses.

Gulf South Eye Associates
4224 Houma Blvd., Suite 100, Metairie, 454-1000; www.gulfsoutheye.com
Ophthalmology services and complete eye care services are offered, including cataract surgery, Lasik vision correction, contact lenses and more. There also is an optical shop.

Jeffrey Singer MD
4720 S. I-10 Service Road, Metairie, 456-3155; www.jeffreysingermd.com
Lasik vision correction is $699 per eye with no hidden fees. Singer is a board-certified ophthalmologist and performs Lasik vision correction using a new “Active Track Laser.” He also offers free evaluation consultations.

Optique Optical
701 Metairie Road, Metairie, 831-1020
Designer eyewear and exclusive frame lines are available, with more than 2,000 frames and contact lens choices, including Varilux and transition lenses. Complete eye exams and Lasik surgery evaluations are available.

St. Charles Vision/ St. Charles Vision Outlet
(Vision) 138 Carondelet St., 522-0826; 3200 Severn Ave., Metairie, 887-2020; 624 S. Carrollton Ave., 866-6311; (Outlet) 837 S. Clearview Pkwy., Jefferson, 733-0406; 817 W. Esplanade Ave., Metairie, 712-3551; 2766 Belle Chasse Hwy., Gretna, 391-3000; 13322 Hwy. 90, Boutte, (985) 785-8484; www.stcharlesvision.com
A full-service eye care center that specializes in difficult-to-fit contact-lens needs, treatment of eye diseases, specialty ophthalmic prescription lenses and designer eyewear.

Tulane Department of Ophthalmology
1415 Tulane Ave., 988-5800; www.tuhc.com
Home to many of the original pioneers who engineered and developed the lasers and procedures used in Lasik surgery, this department offers some of the most advanced systems and technology available for vision correction and treatment of eye diseases.

Uptown Eyecare
3640 Magazine St., 899-3937
An optometry office with an eye toward filling the vision needs of the community, including eye exams, contact lenses and a wide variety of designer frames.

FITNESS CENTERS & PROGRAMS
(also see YOGA & DANCE)

Body as Garden
1405 Broadway and 200 Broadway St., Uptown Square, 862-7441
A weight-loss program that focuses on bringing the body into balance and forming a healthy relationship with food. Based on French philosophies, Eastern techniques and the psychology expertise of director Nancy Brehm.

Carpe Vires Fitness
6696 Bellaire Drive, 482-1377
Qualified personal trainers and massage therapists are available to come to your home or office to conveniently fill your fitness and wellness needs.

Climb-Max Indoor Rock Climbing
5304 Canal Blvd., 486-7600; www.climb-max.com
Indoor rock-climbing structures to suit enthusiasts as well as beginners. Climb-Max hosts birthday parties for all ages, lock-in events and also can bring its portable climbing wall to any location.

Downtown Fitness Center
333 Canal St., The Shops at Canal Place, third floor, 525-2956; 1400 Poydras St., New Orleans Centre, third floor, 569-9985; 301 N. Hwy. 190, Holiday Square Shopping Center, Covington, (985) 893-4777; 500 Canal St., Sheraton Hotel, eighth floor, 592-5631; www.downtownfitnesscenter.com
A fitness center and health club in one, it offers all the amenities needed for a good workout, plus massage therapy, personal training and more.

East Jefferson General Hospital Wellness Center
3726 Houma Blvd., Metairie, 849-6868; www.ejgh.org
Adults of varying fitness levels can achieve optimal health through individualized fitness programs, education and social interaction. Through cardiovascular exercise, strength training, aquatic activities and specialty classes, members can improve general health.

Elmwood Fitness Center
1200 S. Clearview Pkwy., Harahan, 733-1600; 701 Poydras St., 588-1600; 111 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Heritage Plaza, Metairie, 832-1600; www.elmwoodfitness.com
This family-friendly fitness club for members of all ages and abilities offers a wide range of specialty programs for kids to seniors, including fitness programs, weight management and “special population” programs.

The Fitness Connection
4426 Trenton St., Metairie, 885-7855; www.fitnessconnection.net
Gym memberships are available as well as personal training, weight reduction, post-rehab programs for injuries, sport-specific programming, anti-aging and preventative health. Specializes in stretching.

Franco’s Lakeview Athletic Club
111 Robert E. Lee Blvd., 286-8801; www.francoslakeview.com
A full-service fitness facility that includes child care services, a day spa, Pilates studio, top-of-the-line fitness equipment, three group exercise studios, senior programming and a wine bar.

French Riviera Spa
9851 I-10 Service Road; 244-9304; 3908 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, 454-5855; 3550 Williams Blvd., Kenner, 443-1246; 665 Behrman Hwy., Gretna, 393-8887; 8350 Earhart Expwy., 862-9995
Circuit weight training, exercise machines, a large cardiovascular workout area, free weights, cardio-kickboxing, body sculpting, step Reebok classes, one-on-one nutrition and fitness guidance, yoga and Pilates are among the offerings.

Ivanov’s Gymnastics Academy
3930 Barron St., Metairie, 889-9800
Gymnastics, cheerleading, competitive and non-competitive programs for ages 18 months and up. Tumbling, summer and holiday camps, birthday parties and Friday Night Fun Nights are offered.

Jewish Community Center
5342 St. Charles Ave., 897-0143; 3747 W. Esplanade Ave., Metairie, 887-5158; www.nojcc.com
Offering something for everyone, this community center has a state-of-the-art fitness center with an Olympic-size pool, spa services, and programs and classes for adults, children and teenagers.

LifeStart/Lakeway Athletic Club
3838 N. Causeway Blvd., ninth floor, Metairie, 309-5252; www.lifestart.net
A complete wellness center, including on-site physiologists, group exercise classes, corporate programs, an indoor pool, track, cardiovascular and resistance exercise areas and complimentary parking.

Manhattan Athletic Club
4162 Manhattan Blvd., Harvey, 362-2200; 1849 Barataria Blvd., Marrero, 341-2582; www.manhattanathletic.com
The West Bank’s largest full-service family fitness center offers the Apex training system and also has a pool and Jacuzzi, basketball and racquetball courts, aerobics, cycling, classes and child care.

Methodist SportsCare Center
5700 Read Blvd., Lake Forest Plaza, 241-9650
A non-equipment aerobics facility that specializes in fitness for adults and children.

New Orleans Athletic Club
222 N. Rampart St., 525-2375; www.neworleansathleticclub.com
A full-service health club offering Nautilus and Icarian weight rooms, personal trainers, cardio equipment (bikes, treadmills, ellipticals and step machines), an indoor lap pool, volleyball and basketball, racquetball, an indoor track, gym, boxing area, sauna, steam room, stretching area, more than 40 free classes a week, yoga, Pilates, aquacize, boxercise, power cycling, tango, fencing, a salon, barber shop and bar. Free parking with membership.

One To One Personal Training
735 Octavia St., 891-5121; www.onetoonepersonaltraining.com
A personal training studio that specializes in the use of the SuperSlow exercise protocol, which can deliver a customer’s fitness needs in only one or two 30-minute sessions per week. A complimentary consultation and workout are available.

Professional Weight Loss Clinic
4241 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Suite 14, Metairie, 885-2532; 1206 J.W. David Drive, Suite 103, Hammond, (985) 542-2544; 9244 Florida Blvd., Suite H, Baton Rouge (225) 928-2296
A medically supervised weight-control program that guides customers to weight-loss goals through diet modification, appetite suppressants and exercise. Mention this listing and receive $10 off your first visit.

Salvation Studio
2917 Magazine St., 896-2200; www.salvationstudio.com
Knowledgeable instructors teach a range of exercise classes including spinning, body pump, yoga, aerobics, Pilates and hip-hop dance. Martial arts and personal training also are available.

Slidell Athletic Club
550 Gause Blvd., Slidell, (985) 649-7357; www.slidellathleticclub.com
Open 24 hours, this club offers physical therapy, free zone, weight-loss workshops, personal training, a cardio theater, whirlpools, massage therapy, 40-plus fitness classes and childcare.

Ultimate Fitness
4930 Prytania St., 891-1203; www.ultimate-fitness.biz
Exercise 30 minutes once a week for stronger, toned muscles, using the revolutionary SuperSlow protocol. The first two introductory workouts are free.

Women’s Athletic Club
701 Metairie Road, Metairie, 832-5002; www.womensathleticclub.com
Equipment and fitness programs created especially for women are the hallmark. Classes, personal training, Pilates, yoga, massage, waxing, microdermabrasion and other services are available.

HEALTH & WELLNESS STORES, PHARMACIES & RESTAURANTS

The Apple Seed Restaurant
336 Camp St., 529-3442
Natural foods are the rule, including more than a half-dozen freshly squeezed juices, a host of smoothies, soups, salads and sandwiches, all made fresh daily.

Catherine Wilbert’s NutriSport
2309 Veterans Memorial Boulevard, Metairie, 828-3488; 2891 Hwy. 190, The Village Box, Mandeville, (985) 727-3482; www.nutrisportonline.com
A total wellness store, NutriSport offers quality nutritional supplements, vitamins, herbs and natural foods at discounted prices. A knowledgeable staff can guide customers in the right direction for proper nutrition.

Garrison’s Global Bar
4910 Hwy. 22, Mandeville, (985) 792.5263; 105 S. Cate St., Hammond, (985) 419-1180; www.garrisonsglobalbar.com
Offering organic and LifeFood menu choices for good health, including fresh salads, soups, sandwiches and entrees. Certified organic coffees, teas, honey, sugar and soymilk, and products such as yogurt, butter and cream cheese; even the granitas, chai teas, milk and cranberry juices are available in an eclectic, fun atmosphere. Free Internet access and indoor and outdoor courtyard seating.

Mackie’s 4 GNCs
701 Metairie Road, 834-2811; 8847 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, 463-0080; 2901 Magazine St., 897-1030; 2 St. Ann Place, Mandeville, (985) 674-2535; www.mackieshilstone.com
A trusted name in fitness and wellness, Mackie Shilstone and his knowledgeable staff offer customers a wealth of products and information for a range of wellness needs.

Nutrition Fair
4409 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, 885-5000
Low-carbohydrate foods are available, as well as high-quality natural vitamins, minerals, herbs and cosmetics.

Patio Drugs
5208 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, 889-7070
A full-service pharmacy that offers specialized compounding for both human and veterinary patients, home infusion and respiratory therapy services, home medical equipment and free delivery.

Smoothie King
Locations citywide; www.smoothieking.com
Offering the original nutritional smoothies and a royal array of vitamins, supplements and healthy snacks.

Wellness Store “A Natural & Compounding Pharmacy”
3440 Division St., Metairie, 888-3077; 1748 N. Causeway Blvd., Mandeville, (985) 727-3474; www.thewellnessstore.com
Offers a very high grade of vitamins and minerals, along with counseling from the pharmacist, as well as other pharmaceutical-grade products, information and skin care.

MEDICAL CENTERS, CLINICS & HOSPITALS

The Center for Longevity and Wellness
3601 Houma Blvd., Suite 300, Metairie, 885-7360; www.clwonline.com
A cutting-edge internal medicine practice and medical spa focused on convenience to the patient. Services include direct telephone and email communications with doctors, same- or next-day appointments, minimal waiting time, after-hours appointments, computerized medical records and more — all for about 82 cents per day membership.

Doctors Hospital of Jefferson
4320 Houma Blvd., Metairie, 849-4000; www.doctors-jefferson.com
A 138-bed acute care hospital and clinic with more than 500 physicians available to cover a full range of services. Specializing in general medical and surgical services, cardiovascular and orthopedic care; it also offers rehabilitation services, a breast center, neurosurgery and more.

Kenner Regional Medical Center
180 W. Esplanade Ave., Kenner, 468-8600; www.kennerregional.com
A 203-bed acute care facility affiliated with Louisiana State University’s family practice and orthopedics programs and specializing in orthopedic programs that include total knee and hip replacement, sports medicine and spine injury. The Diabetes Education Center provides a comprehensive self-management program, and the medical center also offers a range of obstetric and neonatal programs.

Lakeland Medical Center
6000 Bullard Ave., 241-6335; www.lakelandmedcenter.com
An integrated health center that has a hospital and clinic covering medical needs ranging from cancer treatments, cardiology, allergies, OB/GYN, surgery, speech therapy, psychiatry, ophthalmology and more.

Lakeside Hospital
4700 S. I-10 Service Road, Metairie, 780-8282; www.lakesidehospital.com
A complete health and wellness facility that delivers babies, provides diagnostic imaging and laboratory analysis, sports medicine, surgical services, fertility specialists, urgent care and more. Open nights, weekends and holidays.

Memorial Medical Center
Baptist Campus, 2700 Napoleon Ave., 899-9311; Mercy Campus, 301 N. Jefferson Davis Pkwy., 483-5000
With almost 600 hospital beds at facilities in Mid-City and Uptown, Memorial Medical Center covers the city with a full spectrum of medical services and specializes in oncology, women’s health, cardiology, organ transplantation and sleep disorders.

Ochsner Clinic Foundation
1516 Jefferson Hwy., 842-3000; www.ochsner.org
An integrated health care provider that has a unique specialty, patient-focused team approach to patient care. Patients have access to hundreds of physician specialists in more than 70 medical disciplines. The main campus includes a hospital and clinic, plus there are 27 clinics throughout the region.

Pendleton Memorial Methodist Hospital
5620 Read Blvd., 244-5100; www.pmmh.org
This 317-bed, full-service acute care facility offers a full range of diagnostic and therapeutic services for inpatients and outpatients. With a spiritual core, Methodist Hospital promotes health and wellness through healing, caring, serving and educating.

Robert Travis Kenney MD
3225 Canal St., 821-9444
A board-certified physician specializing in family practice and currently accepting new patients ages 12 and older.

Touro Infirmary
1401 Foucher St., 897-7011; www.touro.com
A not-for-profit, faith-based, full-service hospital and clinic established 150 years ago to serve the entire community. Touro offers a full range of services for all ages, from birth to senior care.

Touro Sleep Disorders Laboratory
3525 Prytania St., Suite 110, 897-8497; www.touro.com
Diagnosis and treatment for a comprehensive range of sleep disorders.

Tulane Cancer Center
1430 Tulane Ave., 988-5800; www.tuhc.com
Offers a full continuum of cancer care, from diagnosis and staging to treatment, planning, radiation therapy and chemotherapy administration, supportive care and ongoing monitoring and rehabilitation.

Tulane Center for Abdominal Transplant
1415 Tulane Ave., 988-5800; www.tuhc.com
As the largest transplant center in Louisiana, this facility provides a full spectrum of the most sophisticated and advanced treatments for diseases involving the liver, pancreas, and kidneys, including transplantation.

Tulane Center for Minimally Invasive Surgery
1415 Tulane Ave., 988-5800; www.tuhc.com
A center that provides the most sophisticated and advanced surgical procedures available. From total hip replacements to gall-bladder removals, surgeons from many specialties perform complex procedures through small incisions, allowing patients easier, quicker recoveries.

Tulane Hospital for Children
1415 Tulane Ave., 988-5800; www.tuhc.com
Located within Tulane University Hospital & Clinic, Tulane Hospital for Children provides the most advanced diagnostic procedures and treatments in an environment that nurtures and cares for children and allows them to be kids.

Tulane University Hospital & Clinic
1415 Tulane Ave., 988-5800; www.tuhc.com
A multi-clinic facility that provides a broad range of medical care to patients from around the city and the world. A multi-disciplinary approach enables patients to be treated by some of the best minds in medicine, and the superior medical team has led in the development of innovative technologies used to treat people around the globe.

MENTAL HEALTH & MOTIVATION SERVICES

DePaul-Tulane Behavioral Health Center
1040 Calhoun St., 899-8282 or (800) 548-4183; www.depaultulane.com
Offers a complete spectrum of child-, adolescent- and adult-focused treatment programs. Its history of comprehensive care and its ability to provide separate units for different ages, groups and illnesses makes this center unique among psychiatric facilities in the Gulf Coast area.

Joan Lisso Rogers MSW LCSW
744 Dante St., 866-5111; www.jlissorogers.com
An experienced social worker and psychotherapist who offers motivational coaching sessions for individuals and small business owners who want to improve themselves. Call to get a free 30-minute coaching session.

Mercy Family Center
110 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Suite 425, Metairie, 838-8283; 839 Heavens Drive, Mandeville, (985) 792-1833
A child and adolescent outpatient behavioral health clinic with psychiatrists, psychologists and social workers who offer a range of services including individual and family counseling, psycho-educational testing, medication management, behavioral consultation and identification and treatment of

Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder and autism spectrum disorders.
New Orleans Psychotherapy Associates
3520 Gen. DeGaulle Drive, Suite 4098, 362-8046
Psychotherapy, psychiatric evaluations, psychological evaluations and treatment of emotional problems, including anxiety, depression, family conflict, marital problems, Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, school problems and childhood disorders.

OBSTETRICS & GYNECOLOGY

Elizabeth Lapayre MD/ Ochsner Memorial OB Group
4429 Clara St., Suite 640, 897-4571
Obstetrics and gynecological services are available, as well as laparoscopic hysterotomy.

Jocelyn Tinsley Greely MD/ Women’s Healthcare Associates
4429 Clara St., Suite 400, 894-7006; 9801 Lake Forest Blvd., 245-1546
A full range of obstetrical and gynecological services is available.

Joia Crear MD/ Women’s Healthcare Associates
4429 Clara St., 894-7006; 9301 Lake Forest Blvd., 245-1546
A full range of obstetrical and gynecological services is available.

St. Vincent Maternity Clinic
2025 Gravier St., Suite 712, 525-7516
A nonprofit clinic offering low-cost prenatal services. It accepts Medicaid and also will formulate private pay plans.

Southern Women’s Health
200 W. Esplanade Ave., Suite 314, Kenner, 464-8750
A full slate of women’s health care services, including obstetrics and gynecology, midwifery, prenatal information and more are available.

Tulane Total Woman Health Care Center
261 Elks Place, 988-5800; www.tuhc.com
Offers comprehensive health care to women of all ages by bringing physicians from a variety of disciplines to patients in one convenient location.

PHYSICAL REHABILITATION, ORTHOPEDIC & CHIROPRACTIC SERVICES

Crescent City Medical Rehab
4108 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, 888-4878
Chiropractic and medical services are available, including acute and chronic pain relief, massage, prolotherapy, pain-site injections, medical weight-loss programs and physiotherapy.

Cupp Chiropractic Clinic/ Dr. Ree Ann Cupp
3535 Severn Ave., Metairie, 888-1185
Chiropractic services include therapy, massage, pain relief, nutrition and holistic treatment for many types of health conditions.

Discover Chiropractic
2629 N. Causeway Blvd., Suite 100, 835-0565
The most advanced system of chiropractic corrective care combines with massage therapy, exercise instruction and rehabilitative care.

The Good Feet Store
3000 Severn Ave., Metairie, 888-7080; www.goodfeet.com
This store takes a customer’s footprints to measure for arch supports that will fit into any of that person’s shoes, boots or sandals. The arch supports provide better comfort, balance and foot support, plus the store carries a range of comfortable shoes in all sizes.

Kenner Orthopedic & Sports Therapy
3921 Williams Blvd., Kenner, 443-5152
Orthopedic physical therapy, sports enhancement center, outdoor training facility on field turf, outdoor basketball, baseball hitting cage, hydrotrack underwater treadmill, physical therapists trained in extremity and spinal disorders and high school sports training can be found here.

Lakeview Chiropractic Clinic
6270 Vicksburg St., Suite A, 488-5550; www.lakeviewchiro.net
A full spectrum of chiropractic care is available at this clinic, which specializes in the prevention and treatment of sports injuries and focuses on general health and nutrition.

Metairie Orthopedic & Sports Therapy
701 Metairie Road, Suite 1A-202, Old Metairie Village, Metairie, 831-3227
Outpatient orthopedic physical therapy, spinal- and extremity-trained physical therapist, sports enhancement training, high school sports medicine training, individualized rehabilitation for spinal and extremity problems are offered.

Tulane Inpatient Rehabilitation Center
4700 I-10 Service Road, fourth floor, Metairie, 883-6800; www.tuhc.com
Specialists develop personalized plans designed to address specific needs of patients through one-on-one care. Offers comprehensive nursing care, physical, occupational and speech therapy as well as nutritional support and recreational therapy.

Tulane Institute of Sports Medicine/Department of Orthopedics
202 McAlister Extension, Reily Center, Tulane Uptown Campus, 864-1476; www.tuhc.com
In cooperation with Tulane hospital’s Department of Orthopedics, Tulane Institute of Sports Medicine offers comprehensive treatment of sports-related injuries for athletes of all levels. Services include evaluation, MRIs, physical therapy and computer-enhanced 3-D imaging and a Human Performance Lab.

Vasconcellos Chiropractic
722 Phosphor Ave., Metairie, 835-3736; www.activator.com
A chiropractic practice offering treatment of sports-related injuries, neck and back pain, TMJ disorders, carpal tunnel syndrome, tennis elbow, arthritis pain and more.

Westbank Orthopedic & Sports Therapy
1530 Lapalco Blvd., Suite 22, Harvey, 361-9275
Outpatient orthopedic physical therapy, spinal- and extremity-trained physical therapist, sports enhancement training, high school sports training, and individualized rehab for spinal and extremity problems.

Westside Orthopaedic Clinic
4500 10th St., Marrero, 347-0243, (appointments); www.westsideortho.com
Four doctors are on staff to treat a range of orthopedic problems and sports injuries. It’s the only clinic in southern Louisiana — and one of only 85 in the United States — that offers Sonocur technology to relieve tendinitis-associated pain using finely tuned, low-energy shock waves for anesthesia-free treatment.

SALONS & SPAS

Aluj Salon and Spa
3204 Independence St., Metairie, 454-2585
Specializes in customized color, corrective color and total looks for the hair. It also offers medicinal goal-oriented skin care and massage therapy, relaxing manicures and pedicures, and complimentary consultations for all services. Product lines include Aveda, Artec and Dermaware.

Aveda Institute Covington
1355 Polders Lane, Covington, (985) 982-3826; www.beautybasicsinc.com
You’ll find great style at affordable prices. Aveda services, products and gift certificates are available, and all services are performed by students under the supervision of licensed instructors.

Belladonna Day Spa & Retail Therapy
2900 Magazine St., 891-4393; www.belladonnadayspa.com
A day spa offering a vast range of restorative treatments and gifts for the body, mind and spirit in a unique blend of indoor and outdoor settings.

Bliss Day Spa and Shop
200 Metairie Road, Metairie, 828-1997; www.dayspabliss.com
Customers can enjoy facials, deep-tissue massage therapy, manicures and pedicures and products from Dr. Murad, Dr. Lupo and other respected makers.

Bodyjoys Day Spa and Salon
3423 St. Charles Ave., 895-4400; www.bodyjoys .com
A full-service salon that offers hair coloring, perms, haircuts, styling, thermal straightening, plus spa services such as facials, massage, hot stone massage, body treatments, waxing, permanent cosmetics, Fantasy Tan, and makeup applications and lessons.

Earthsavers
5501 Magazine St., 889-8555; 3301 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Suite 140, Lakeside Shopping Center, Metairie, 835-0225; 3414 Hwy. 190, Suite 20, Mandeville, (985) 674-1133; 434 Chartres St., 581-4999; www.earthsaversonline.com
Beauty from the inside-out is the philosophy, backed up with a full range of therapeutic services and a hands-only (no machines) approach; massage is included in many services. Offers manicures, pedicures, facials, massage, reflexology, other spa services and a retail wellness department that includes vitamins, herbs, homeopathy, essential oils and therapeutic baths.

H2O Salon & Spa
441 Metairie Road, Metairie, 835-4377; www.h2osalon-spa.com
A full-service salon/spa that offers personal, expert help with beauty needs and has a skin clinic that offers age-defying peels, Botox therapy, laser hair removal, eyelash tinting and body and facial waxing. In addition, H2O offers haircutting, coloring and styling, facials, massage, body wraps, enzyme peels, salt glows, beta cell-stimulating treatments, immune boosters, manicures, pedicures and more.

Jardin de Beaute Day Spa & Salon
1521 St. Charles Ave., 529-2770; www.jardindebeautedayspa.com
A salon and day spa offering deluxe facials, body wraps, massage therapy, hair removal, manicures, pedicures, and a full-service hair salon. It also carries home, body and skin-care products such as Glymed, Votivo and OPI.

The Loft Salon
6467 Jefferson Hwy., Harahan, 738-5638
Haircuts, color services, highlights, perms, body waxing, manicures and pedicures and hot shaves all are available at this salon, which is the area’s exclusive purveyor of Pureology products.

Make-Up Art
7736 Maple St., 862-0005
A day spa and beauty studio that offers hair services as well as manicures, pedicures, aromatherapy, salt glow, paraffin treatments, superlifting anti-aging facials and “almost painless” waxing, make-up application and lessons, top-shelf cosmetics and beauty products.

Michael Frank’s Salon
1525 Lapalco Blvd., Suite 11, Timberstone Plaza, Harvey, 368-3767
Salon services include haircutting, coloring and styling, manicures and pedicures, skin treatments, makeup application and waxing. Product lines include Matrix, Bed Head and Big Sexy.

Pampered Soul & Body
4826 Magazine St., 895-5333; www.pamperedsoulandbody.com
Aromatherapy, therapeutic massage, seaweed facials, reflexology, pedicures, paraffin dips, pre-natal massage, cranial sacral therapy, shiatsu massage, manicures, pedicures and hair services are available.

Paris Parker Salons and Spas
4900 Prytania St., 891-8874; 1400 Annunciation St., The Saulet, 528-1962; 3301 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Lakeside Shopping Center, Metairie, 846-5256; 333 Canal St., Canal Place, 568-1124; 4900 Hwy. 22, Mandeville, 985-945-4404; 888-990-2468; www.parisparker.com
Paris Parker Salons and Spas focus on invigorating, nurturing and educating customers about beauty and well being. It offers full hair salon as well as a host of spa services and the complete line of Aveda products.

The Ritz-Carlton Spa New Orleans
921 Canal St., 670-2929; www.ritzcarlton.com
Locals receive a 20 percent discount on spa visits Monday through Thursday with a valid Louisiana driver license and can choose from innovative massage therapies, hydrotherapies, aesthetic and exfoliation treatments as well as salon services.

Riverside Spa & Store
116 Carondelet St., 581-3033; 407 Decatur St., 228-0806; www.riversidespa.com
A cozy spa offering massage therapy, body treatments, manicures, pedicures, facials, waxing, and sales of relaxation products such as bath salts, scrubs, oils and lotions.

Salon du Beau Monde
612 Julia St., 568-0050; www.salbeaumonde.com
Exclusive retailer of Kerastase Dermo-Calm, the first hair care line to address dual scalp and hair expectations, offering soothing relief for sensitive scalps and the health and well being of the hair restored. The salon also offers a range of hair and beauty services.

Spa 551
551 Glenmore Ave., Baton Rouge, (225) 336-0169; www.spa551.com
A day spa featuring nail services, facials, waxing, massage therapy, body treatments and permanent cosmetics.

Spa Royale & Salon
2124 Driftwood Blvd., Kenner, 469-4970; www.sparoyale.com
Comprehensive hair services are available as well as manicures and pedicures, facials, waxing, massage, body treatments and microdermabrasion.

SENIOR CARE

Chateau Living Center
716 Village Road, Kenner, 464-0604
A licensed nursing home that provides 24-hour nursing care, including rehabilitative and restorative therapies. private and semi-private rooms, an atrium and outside courtyard and allows family visits night or day.

INTRX Healthcare
2826 Esplanade Ave., Suite A, 488-3800 or (800) 472-2999
INTRX has provided health care services since 1991 and provides long-term care and senior planning, including financial and insurance products and services.

Metairie Manor
4929 York St., Metairie, 456-1467
Specializes in housing for the elderly.

Tulane Geriatric Medicine Program
200 Broadway St., Suite 230, Uptown Square, 864-6000; www.tuhc.com
A personalized treatment plan that benefits both patient and caregiver is developed through a comprehensive assessment that evaluates all aspects of a patient’s medical, nutritional and psychosocial health.

Woldenberg Village
3701 Behrman Place, 367-5640
Retirement community on the West Bank, offering a variety of living accommodations, services and programs to meet the needs of seniors, including independent-living apartments, assisted living accommodations and a skilled nursing facility.

VETERINARY SERVICES

Causeway Animal Hospital
1315 N. Causeway Blvd., Metairie, 828-2700; www.causewayanimalhospital.com
High-quality, state-of-the-art veterinary care is the hallmark, with services that include ultrasound, laser surgery, boarding, grooming and 24-hour care.

VCA Airline Animal Hospital
5105 Airline Drive, Metairie, 834-4422; www.vcaantech.com
Opening a new facility just this week, this animal hospital offers total small-animal services and has boarding, grooming and surgical care. The brand new facility will be open seven days a week.

West Esplanade Veterinary Clinic
3640 W. Esplanade Ave., Metairie, 455-6386; www.gregrichdrm.com
High-quality, personalized veterinary care is available for birds, reptiles, rabbits, ferrets and small exotic pets. The clinic also offers nutritional, medical, surgical and boarding services.

YOGA & DANCE STUDIOS

Alvina’s Yoga Studio
8422 Oak St., 866-3505
Ongoing Hatha yoga classes emphasize alignment and form. All levels and ages are welcome, and the studio offers pre-natal, special children’s and teenager’s classes. Both morning and evening classes are available.

Arthur Murray Dance Studio
3939 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Suite 214, Metairie, 455-8248; www.dancingneworleans.com
Ballroom, Latin, swing, tango and many other styles of dancing are taught here — and the first lesson is free.

Bayoushimmy Studio LLC
3623 Perkins Road, Suite A-1, Baton Rouge, (225) 939-5969 or (225) 229-3755; www.bayoushimmy.com
Classes include belly dance, cardio-belly dance, drumming, Arabic language and culture.

Tryam Healing
5648 Hawthorne Place, 296-0727; www.trayam.org
Yoga classes, private yoga instruction, yoga therapy, Ayurvedic lifestyle consultations, and Jyotish readings all are available at this spot.

Yoga Now and Zen
4413 Chastant St., Metairie, 455-7585; www.yoganowandzen.com
Morning and evening classes are available in Hatha yoga for all levels of students. No registration or membership fees are required. Classes are held in a spacious, comfortable studio in an accessible location.

The Yoga Room, An Astanga Yoga Studio
1138 S. Carrollton Ave., 864-1999; www.astangayogaroom.com
Astanga yoga classes are available mornings and evenings, six days a week at this Uptown studio (which you enter on Oak Street). The instructor was certified by Sri K. Pattabhi Jois, who has been practicing the discipline for six decades.

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