The importance of health and wellness has undoubtedly become more significant in our everyday lives.  Dieting, weight loss programs, exercise programs, fitness facilities, spas and activity groups are more commonplace.  Individuals desire a more active lifestyle to maintain good health, and are becoming more aware of the importance of taking responsibility toward one’s own health and wellness.
Investing in strategies to improve your health and prevent disease and disability yield payoffs.  Many community-based and health care provider interventions have been proven to reduce health risk behaviors while increasing health-promoting behaviors. Your body and mind are your most valuable assets, so take control of your health and wellness.
To protect your health, prevent disease and promote well-being, let the following pages of advertisement profiles guide you.

For over 15 years, the professionals at Valencia Foot & Ankle Center have been helping patients, providing the best diagnosis and treatment of foot and ankle conditions possible.
Tony Avakian, D.P.M. and his staff continue to maintain the highest levels of accreditation, using the most advanced and innovative techniques to provide the best possible care.
Dr. Tony Avakian received his Doctor of Podiatric Medicine from California College of Podiatric Medicine.  He also has a Bachelor of Science degree in Biochemistry from California State University Chico, with surgical training at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center and Cornell University Medical Center.  Dr. Avakian has won numerous awards including the award for “Best Podiatrist” in Southern California by Best of LA Television in 2010 and in 2011.  He was also awarded one of the top podiatrists in the nation by Consumers Research Council of America.  Dr. Avakian continues to serve as the team doctor for Valencia High School and West Ranch High School.
Whether it’s a routine checkup or a treatment for surgery, Valencia Foot & Ankle Center can meet all your podiatric needs.  Some of the services include treatment of bunions, calluses, athlete foot, heel spur, ingrown nails, flat feet, plantar fasciitis and much more.
The professionals at Valencia Foot & Ankle Center are committed to your well being, striving to understand your concern and provide you with the best treatment options for you, helping relieve pain, resolve problems and improve your overall health.  They are open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. until 6 p.m.   Schedule an appointment today!

Valencia Location
23957 Newhall Ranch Road
www.massageenvy.com
661-259-0878

Stevenson Ranch Location
25636 The Old Road
www.massageenvy.com
661-255-ENVY (3689)

Indulge in a therapeutic massage by visiting Massage Envy Spa Valencia or Massage Envy Spa Stevenson Ranch. Let the skilled professionals help you improve your overall health, strengthen your immune system, relax tense muscles and give you a de-stressing escape that you deserve.  Massage Envy Spa is open weeknights and weekends so you can plan your stress-relieiving full body massage around your busy schedule.
Massage Envy is the leader in providing therapeutic massage, offering all types of massage:  Swedish, deep tissue, sports, reflexology, pre-natal, hot stone and many others.  Experience all the benefits of a massage; relieve stress, relax, improve posture and circulation, lower blood pressure and so much more. At Massage Envy, treat yourself to one of the many massages offered, and discover tranquility.
Improve your skin tone and texture and reverse visible signs of aging by treating yourself to one of the many facials offered at Massage Envy.  From Murad® Healthy Skin facials to an Environmental Shield® Vitamin C Facial to a cleansing Clarifying Enzyme Acne Facial and more, you won’t be disappointed. Facials help restore elasticity, helping repair damaged cells and prevent future skin damage and more.
Massage Envy stands by their motto:  convenient, professional and affordable.   Let the experienced therapists carefully customize the right massage treatment to best fit your needs.
Whether you are looking to relax with one of Massage Envy’s customized massages or you’d like to get that special glow from one of their signature facials, Massage Envy Spa is the destination for an amazing experience at a remarkably low price.   Call today to schedule your very own one-hour escape to paradise.

Afterburn Fitness is not just another gym they are “THE” Fitness Revolution of the SCV!  With classes available Monday through Sunday and the gym open seven days a week, there is no better time to take your fitness to the next level and get the most out of every day of your life.  Top of the line equipment and intense classes combined with trainers that eat-breathe-live fitness, Afterburn embodies everything that you need to take your fitness to the next level.
In an effort to combat the detached and repetitive vibe of most gyms, Afterburn’s team of elite trainers make every minute you spend there the most effective it can be! All members enjoy tailored consultations from highly skilled trainers who continually gauge client fitness levels with body composition tests and nutritional evaluations.  Instead of letting members loose into the gym to fend for themselves or packing them into a room like sardines, Afterburn carefully cultivates every member’s fitness path by creating a combination of challenging classes. These classes are scientifically designed-not just thrown together, providing members with both effective and safe workouts no matter their fitness level. There are many class options including but not limited to their top of the line Spin classes, Cross-Fit Style classes to Boxing and Interval Training HIIT classes. Afterburn eliminates any chance of boredom or plateau by constantly providing muscle confusion. Guidelines for healthier eating and helpful supplements accompany each exercise program to create a body-sculpting regimen that has been featured on KCAL’s The Best of Southern California. Afterburn Fitness is the place to go if you are looking to get fit, get healthy and get in the best shape of your life! Regardless of your fitness level and past accomplishments, Afterburn Fitness will bring out the inner athlete in all of us!

Summerhill Villa, an MBK Senior Living Community, has been a part of the Santa Clarita community since 2001.  Summerhill Villa offers full programs for seniors, whether they are independent, require assistance with personal care, or are suffering from dementia or Alzheimer’s disease. Their staff is dedicated to providing quality service to residents and families.
Proud to be called “home” by over 120 residents because of its friendly, warm and caring atmosphere, at Summerhill Villa, residents spend their days worry free, and are pampered with three delicious chef-prepared meals alongside weekly housekeeping.  Social and recreational activities are also offered..  Summerhill Villa is “the best of both worlds,” by offering seniors their own private apartment with the comfort of knowing that staff is available 24 hours a day to assist you if necessary.
Summerhill Villa received a Dementia Program of Distinction status from the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America last year.  They were the third community to receive this prestigious award.

Sifu Ed Monaghan and Sifu JoAnn Wabisca are top professionals in the fields of martial arts, children’s awareness training and physical conditioning.  For over 15 years, they have been helping children and parents find solutions to common everyday problems they might be having at school, at work, or in the home!  Their team has been trained by the best instructors in order for your kids to get the best instruction and attention.  At Ekata Training Center, strong character is built through four core principles that help produce great citizens – leadership, goal setting, good attitude, and healthy habits.  “We are currently expanding into our dream space,” states JoAnn.  “Our new facility will be a place for community members to have access to everything they need, be it the gym, martial arts, a place to train, relax, do homework and unwind.”
Ekata Training Center is an “urban retreat” where members exert, heal and rejuvenate from their daily schedules in order to prepare themselves for whatever life has in store for them. Currently, they are expanding Ekata approaches physical conditioning from a holistic perspective.  They integrate Eastern Philosophy and Movement Arts with the latest in Western Sports Science.  Their new dream space will continue to provide a tranquil environment for physical, mental and spiritual growth, combining the five natural elements of water, metal, earth, fire, and wood, which are reflected in every nuance of architecture.  Ekata’s mission is to fuse ancient tradition with science and technology.  Sifu Ed and Sifu JoAnn hope to empower and liberate their members through physical expression, thus opening the gateway to mental and spiritual health.  Ekata Training Center is moving! They will be moving from their current location on Cinema Drive, to 27831 Smyth Drive in Valencia. The new 11,000 sq.ft. building, will be the largest Jeet Kune Do/ Savate training facility in the U.S.!

At Fealy Dentistry, you can expect to find the upmost quality and care in everything they do.  Dr. Lawrence Fealy has continually committed himself over the years to advancing his knowledge in every aspect of general dentistry.  Dr. Fealy has completed residency training at the prestigious Esthetic Professionals Training Center in the areas of Cosmetic Dentistry, Dental Implants and Advanced Restorative Dentistry, and also completed residency at UCLA for sleep apnea and snore appliances.  He maintains a state-of-the-art practice with the most modern dental equipment and techniques available.
It is their goal at Fealy Dentistry, to provide you with the best dental care possible with a commitment to continuing education so that you will always feel confident that you are receiving the most up to date care in a relaxed office setting.

Mr. Spackey has almost 10 years in private practice in SCV, offering an innovative, unconventional approach to counseling and pioneering methods of strategy that lead to success.   Scott is often outspoken about the complacency and lack of results in today’s therapy.
A specialist in subconscious systems, he focuses his expertise on relationships, self-improvement and all forms of compulsive behaviors, especially addictions.
“My style can be intense, but I feel people want results and answers.  Whether it’s one-on-one or a workshop, I want it to be engaging and enlightening.”
His newest workshop, “The Art of Relationships: The Secrets to Charisma and Personality to Maximize Romantic. Professional & Social Life” will be presented in April. Parenting and addiction workshops are always ongoing.
Scott Spackey is a State Licensed Counselor, Life-Coach, Hypnotherapist, Workshop & Seminar leader and keynote speaker at conventions & events: Member: AFLCIO, AHA and Santa Clarita Blue Ribbon Task Force

As licensed cosmetic dentists in Valencia, Drs. Kelly and Allen Smudde and Dr. Inbo Cho work closely with their patients in order to achieve and maintain beautiful smiles and healthier gums and teeth. At their practice, every member of the staff is committed to listening to the patients they are privileged to serve. The Smudde’s have a long history of dentists and hygienists in both of their families.  Dentistry is truly a family tradition that gives them a unique understanding of what patients are looking for and need.  Earning the trust and respect of their patients is of highest importance.  They strive to exceed expectations by utilizing the best, most modern, state-of-the art dental care available. The staff is committed to taking time with each of their patients to explain their treatment options and inform them of additional preventative care. The Smuddes’ mission is to provide the very best quality dental care for their patients and strive for uncompromising excellence. Their office is conveniently located in the Gateway Dental Suites located on Tourney Road near Newhall Ranch Road.  New families are always welcome.

Nola Aronson has provided excellent hearing care to the SCV since 1987. She established her 3rd practice, a state of the art facility, in 2010 called Nola Aronson’s Advanced Audiology.  Conveniently located in the Owen Patterson Building across from AAA, Advanced Audiology is the only full diagnostic center in the SCV and is the preferred audiologist for SC  ENT and Facey Medical Group. Many of the local physicians bring their own families here because of their expert service and care. In a recent survey of 100 patients said they choose Advanced Audiology because “ they are friendly, treat us like family, are knowledgeable and experts in their field. Advanced Audiology is always the first to get the latest in new hearing aid technology. Experience the difference at Nola Aronson’s Advanced Audiology, where purchasing a hearing aid is an experience and a relationship not just a sale.