Everything About Health & Wellness -April/May 2014

We all strive to be healthy, and as we age, the importance of maintaining a healthy lifestyle has become more significant in our everyday lives. We desire a more active lifestyle to maintain good health, and daily, we are becoming more aware of the importance of taking responsibility toward our 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 health and well-being, let the following pages of advertisement profiles guide you.

For over four decades, Dr. Sum Tran has been helping patients with his medical expertise in plastic and reconstructive surgery, and in 1984, brought his practice to the SCV.  With a wealth of experience and training, Dr. Tran created a surgical center where his patients can find the latest technical innovations in a warm and open atmosphere.
Dr. Paul Tran joins Dr. Sum Tran’s team and is also committed to providing his patients with the best care. Board certified in Plastic Surgery and General Surgery, Dr. Paul Tran specializes in facial, breast and body reconstructive and cosmetic surgeries, and is committed to outstanding, high quality compassionate care.
Together, Dr. Sum Tran and Dr. Paul Tran and their staff work on providing patients with meticulous attention to detail, individualized care, and exceptional results in a warm and nurturing environment

Daria Jade Salon and Medspa continues to provide the latest in aesthetic treatments with their professionally trained staff, cutting edge technology and outstanding service.
“We believe that true beauty comes from within,” states Dr. Masoud M. Azizad, “and our goal is to help you maintain it.”  Dr. Azizad is board certified in internal medicine and has been in practice for nearly a decade.  In May of 2007, he opened Daria Jade Salon and Medspa, named after his daughter Daria Jade.
Daria Jade Salon and Medspa features innovative stylists on the cutting edge of color and technique.  From contemporary to the classics, you won’t be disappointed.  Daria Jade offers salon services, including women’s and men’s haircuts, highlights, color correction, toners, hair extensions and more.  Not only do they provide salon services, their MedSpa services include thermage, botox, fillers, laser treatment and liposuction, to name a few.  Dr. Azizad is the first in California to bring the Lipomatic Vibro-Lipo to clients, a device that provides safety and results, with minimal downtime.

The team at Go Dental is committed to your health and well-being and is focused on patient satisfaction and success, striving not only to provide you with the highest quality dentistry, customized to your priorities, but also to earn your trust.
For many years, Dr. Go and Dr. Monti have been blessed with success in the field of dentistry and are pleased to welcome Dr. Lin to their team at Go Dental.  Looking for a community to grow in as a professional, Dr. Lin made her way to the Santa Clarita Valley where she joined the team at Go Dental. “We are a very patient-centered practice,” states Dr. Lin. “So many of our new patients are family, friends, or neighbors of existing patients. People appreciate that we put their best interests first. We also have the technology here to support the best treatments possible for our patients in a single office.” Dr. Lin continues, “What I also love about this practice is that our dentists are part of the community and see their patients all the time at school, or church, or sporting events. Our practice is geared toward making people feel as comfortable as possible, and it shows in the connection they feel to our team.”
Together, the staff at Go Dental will customize your dental plan to meet your needs.  With honesty and integrity, Go Dental will focus on comfort, quality and professionalism, reducing any dental fears you may have. A warm smile from a staff member will greet you at our state of the art facility, which has gained national recognition for its modern design and technology integration. Your experience at Go Dental will not only meet your expectations, it will exceed them.

Audiology Associates
23838 Valencia Boulevard, #100, Valencia
www.Audiologyassociates.net
661-284-1900

For more than 40 years in hearing related services, Audiology Associates has been a strong leader in the community, taking pride in offering the most current hearing aid and hearing healthcare products and services to the Santa Clarita Valley and surrounding areas.
At Audiology Associates, they have a highly skilled and knowledgeable staff dedicated to helping you.  Patrice Rifkind, Au.D. and Kevin Bolder, Au.D. along with their staff are committed to providing you with the best care possible. Their experience as well as their commitment to the community in which they live, proves you’re in good hands.
Some of the services offered include audiometric evaluations, hearing aid sales and service, earmolds, balance and dizziness, cochlear implants, assistive listening devices, tinnitus diagnostics and management, battery sales, otoacoustic emissions, video otoscopy and more.   Don’t wait any longer…better hearing begins today!

Desert Drug Pharmacy
18635 Soledad Canyon Rd., Canyon Country
661-298-3135

Established in 2001, Desert Drug Pharmacy has been proudly serving Canyon Country and all areas of the SCV.  With compassion and understanding, personalized service and a commitment to health, let the experts work with you to help you achieve your health goals by providing the best service possible.
Need to fill or refill a prescription? A full service retail pharmacy, Desert Drug Pharmacy offers a wide variety of prescriptions and over the counter healthcare items in a friendly atmosphere.  “With the individualized service given by our pharmacists and pharmacy technicians, we can ensure that you will receive the optimum of care, with a focus on your health and well being,” states owner Moazzem H. Chowdhury.  “We are friendly, professional, efficient, and exceptionally trained to meet your needs through a circle of care that includes close collaboration with doctors and insurance companies.

Facey Medical Group
www.facey.com

Canyon Country
17909 Soledad Canyon Road,
Canyon Country
661-250-5200

Copper Hill
27924 Seco Canyon Road,
Santa Clarita
661-513-2100

Valencia I
26357 McBean Parkway,
Valencia
661-222-2600

Valencia II
25775 McBean Parkway,
Valencia
661-222-2600

Valencia III
23929 McBean Parkway,
Valencia
661-222-2600

Facey Medical Group is a multi-specialty physician practice with five offices conveniently located throughout the Santa Clarita Valley. Facey opened their first clinic in the region in 1967 and has grown steadily ever since. The 71 Facey doctors currently practicing in Santa Clarita provide care to over 83,000 residents annually and offer services in 20 different clinical specialties.
Recent additions to the team include Dr. Bhavna Bali (pediatrics, Canyon Country), Dr. Ghazaleh Erfanzdeh (internal medicine, Canyon Country) and Dr. Allison Adler (family medicine, Copper Hill). All are currently welcoming new patients.
Facey is also in the process of building a new office on the campus of Henry Mayo Newhall Memorial Hospital for its local specialist teams. Scheduled to open in early June, it will consolidate the Facey specialists currently working in two nearby clinics into one modern and convenient facility.
Facey Medical Group accepts most health insurance, including HMO, PPO and Medicare Advantage plans. Patients can use FaceyConnect, an online service that lets you schedule appointments, exchange messages with your doctor, view test results and more from anywhere you have internet access.
You can learn more about Facey’s services and locations by visiting www.facey.com.

Dr. Kimberly Rosen
27420 Tourney Rd #270, Valencia
661-255-2545

For 23 years, Kimberly A. Rosen, DDS has been providing patients in the Santa Clarita Valley with the best dental care possible in a warm and friendly environment.  Having graduated from California State University in Northridge with a Bachelor’s degree in Biological Science, Dr. Rosen moved to San Francisco where she received her Doctorate in Dental Science from the University of the Pacific School of Dentistry, with her general practice residency in Hospital Dentistry at UCLA to follow.  Dr. Rosen brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to her practice and continues to build a reputation for being professional, friendly and family oriented while providing both general and cosmetic dental procedures.
A Santa Clarita resident herself, Dr. Rosen cares about the community she calls home and is dedicated to keeping your entire family in optimum dental health.  She and her highly trained team strive to make each person happy and comfortable.
Dr. Rosen’s Valencia practice offers cosmetic dentistry, including whitening, veneers, white composite fillings, dental implants and Invisalign, to name a few, all in a welcoming environment.  From oral sedation to neck pillows for added comfort, their goal is to make you feel important and comfortable while giving yout the smile you’ve always wanted.

Henry Mayo Newhall Memorial Hospital
23845 McBean Parkway, Valencia
www.henrymayo.com
661-253-8000

Established in 1975, Henry Mayo Newhall Memorial Hospital is a 238-bed, not-for-profit community hospital and trauma center.  From critical life-saving services and specialized care, an emergency department open 24 hours a day and a panel of specialists and subspecialists available to meet your most critical needs, rest assured, patients are in good hands.
Henry Mayo provides a wide range of care through numerous services, including the maternity department, lactation support, and childbirth education program, highly respected community hospital cancer program, advanced primary stroke center, spine and joint program, an acute rehab unit which helps individuals regain their independence, growing cardiology services, outpatient wound care services, highly attentive physical and occupational therapies, and a wide range of inpatient and outpatient surgical services.
Henry Mayo’s outstanding affiliated medical staff is comprised of outstanding professionals who, along with hospital clinical and support staff, are adopting new information technologies and continually enhancing care to improve outcomes and service for you and your family.
Henry Mayo is accredited by The Joint Commission and has been awarded its Gold Seal of Approval for the quality and safety of patient care.  Henry Mayo is also proud to have received numerous prestigious accreditations and recognitions in a multitude of specialty designations for excellence in medicine and healthcare delivery.   The hospital is committed to providing safe and quality care to all patients served, and their mission is to improve the health of their community through compassion and excellence in healthcare services, creating the ideal patient-centered environment.

Results Fitness
24420 Walnut Street, Newhall
www.results-fitness.com
661-799-7900

Longest running, family owned & operated gym in Santa Clarita, Results Fitness is celebrating their 14th anniversary this year, and has been leading the fitness industry. Their staff is dedicated to working together as a team to make their clients’ results their first priority while making them feel like family. The team at Results Fitness continuously strives to create an effective fitness training system, guaranteeing their members great workouts and great results.
Results Fitness is recognized worldwide as a top training facility and was selected as one of the 2013 Fitness Award Winners by Women’s Health Magazine. Results Fitness was also featured on BBC World News, and in Men’s Health, Men’s Fitness, Shape, Self, Oxygen, Muscle and Fitness, Women’s Health, Women’s Running, and every fitness magazine on the market, and has been named twice as One of the Top Ten Gyms in America by Men’s Health Magazine. If you’ve tried the rest and are ready for the best call Results Fitness.

Promenade Dentistry
27011 McBean Parkway, Suite 109, Valencia
www.PromenadeDentistry.com
661-200-9842

For over 16 years of providing quality dental care and beautiful smiles for the community, it’s no wonder Promenade Dentistry is listed as one of the top dentists in the country, and number one in cosmetic dentistry in Santa Clarita.
Promenade Dentistry takes pride in quality dental care with the expertise and caring philosophy of treatment from the founders and co-owners of the Valencia dental office, Drs. Ben and Shawn Javid.
Dr. Benjamin Javid and Dr. Shawn Javid along with their staff will transform how you feel about yourself, providing you with endless services and to make your smile healthy and happy. Educated at the prestigious University of the Pacific School of Dentistry in San Francisco, they have both completed postgraduate studies in Implantology, Orthodontics and residencies in Cosmetic Dentistry.  They, along with their highly trained staff, are committed to giving you the best in dental care.
At Promenade Dentistry you can expect nothing less than the best, providing state of the art family, cosmetic and implant dentistry and comprehensive dental services designed to help each patient achieve and maintain dental health and a beautiful smile. Some of the services provided include; Comprehensive Exams and Cleaning, Low radiation digital x-rays, Dentures, Sedation dentistry to sleep through your procedure, Invisalign® invisible braces, CEREC® porcelain crowns in one visit, ZOOM! one-hour teeth whitening, Snoring and Sleep Apnea, to name a few.
For unparalleled dental care, visit Promenade Dentistry today!

Advanced Audiology
23822 Valencia Blvd., Suite 103, Valencia
www.scvadvancedaudiology.com
661-253-EARS (3277)

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 largest full service diagnostic hearing center in the SCV.
Advanced Audiology’s mission is simple, to help as many people as possible with hearing loss and encourage community members to seek help for their hearing loss.  All too often, symptoms are ignored, but the professionals at Advanced Audiology are here to help.
Many local physicians and community leaders are patients and also refer their own families because of Advanced Audiology’s expert service and reputation. In a recent survey to our patients, comments such as “they are friendly”, “they treat us like family”,”they are knowledgeable and experts in their field” were repeated over and over.  Advanced Audiology is always the first to get the latest in new hearing aid technology and the only authorized Lyric invisible hearing aid provider in the area. Experience the difference at Nola Aronson’s Advanced Audiology, where purchasing a hearing aid is an experience and a relationship, not just a sale.

Valencia Foot & Ankle Center
23206 Lyons Ave. Suite 108, Newhall
www.curefeet.com
661-288-2321

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!

Dr. Allen Smudde & Dr. Kelly Smudde
27450 Tourney Road, Suite 250, Valencia
www.yourvalenciadentist.com
661-259-4474
As licensed cosmetic dentists in Valencia, Drs. Kelly and Allen Smudde 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 by listening to their patients, earning the trust and respect of their patients and the community.
Their office is conveniently located in the Gateway Dental Suites located on Tourney Road near Newhall Ranch Road.  New families are always welcome.

Santa Clarita School of Dental Assisting
www.DentalJobNow.com
661-799-9JOB (9562)
Start Your New Career in 10 Weeks!  Do you want to change lives? Do you love helping others? If you have strong communication skills, enjoy working with your hands as well as your mind and want a career with responsibility, dental assisting is for you.  You could start your new career in just 10 weeks!
Dental Assisting trains you to achieve a great career.  In just 10 weeks, you will graduate with a Radiology license and receive a Dental Assisting Certification.  We provide you with the best hands on training and everything you need to know about dental assisting, four-handed dentistry, and patient care.  We are proud of our graduates and the quality of education that we provide to students. Class sizes are kept small to insure each student receives personal instruction from our dedicated educators. Santa Clarita School of Dental Assisting is an accredited technical school
 and is licensed and recognized by The Dental Board of California
 and The Bureau of Private Secondary Schools in California.
Hosted by Dr. Kelly Smudde, D.D.S.
, this program was hand-crafted to ensure students graduate with the skills and education dentists are looking for today. As a practicing dentist herself, Dr. Smudde brings a practical perspective into the curriculum. Visit us at www.DentalJobNow.com or give us a call at Santa Clarita School of Dental Assisting 661-799-9562 or 661-799-9JOB.

Valencia Plastic Surgery
26357 McBean Parkway, Suite 215, Valencia
www.ValenciaSurgery.com
661-222-1122
If you’re considering cosmetic surgery, you only want the best, and Dr. Hu and his friendly staff at Valencia Plastic surgery is committed to doing just that.
Serving the Santa Clarita Valley and surrounding areas, Valencia Plastic Surgery offers cosmetic surgery, body contouring and facial surgery for both men and women.  They also offer outstanding skin care products and non-surgical treatments.
Dr. Hu’s expertise has made him one of the best in the business.  A graduate of UCLA and Baylor College of Medicine, Dr. Hu completed his general surgery residency at UC San Diego and fellowship in plastic surgery at UC Davis.  In 2004, Dr. Hu received the Physician of the Year Award and a year later, founded Valencia Plastic Surgery.
Dr. Hu is committed to excellence and dedicated to providing you with the best care possible.  “Our high-end practice provides extremely friendly and courteous service and the highest quality care. We help you to thoroughly understand each step of your procedure and recovery,” states Dr. Hu.  The team at Valencia Plastic Surgery takes pride in putting their patients first, being honest and straightforward in assessing their needs.
Some of the many services offered include breast enlargement and reductions, tummy tuck and liposuction, facelifts, necklifts, rhinoplasty and much more.  For both men and women, Dr. Hu and the friendly, courteous staff  at Valencia Plastic Surgery can help you with all your cosmetic or reconstructive surgery needs.

Salmassian Orthodontics
24001 Newhall Ranch Road, Suite 220, Valencia
www.salmassianortho.com
661-222-7444

Dr. Reza Salmassian is a Diplomate of the American Board of Orthodontics, an honor given to less than 20 percent of all practicing orthodontists in the United States. Dr. Salmassian graduated Summa Cum Laude from Arizona State University and attended one of the top ranked dental schools in the nation, the University of California San Francisco. After graduating amongst the top of his class he went on to pursue specialty training from the prestigious Harvard School of Dental Medicine and obtained his Orthodontic and Master’s Degrees from the University of Colorado School of Dental Medicine. He is an active member in the American Board of Orthodontics, the American Association of Orthodontists, the World Federation of Orthodontists, and the American Dental Association Association.
He has published several articles in the American Journal of Orthodontics and Orthodopedics and was recently chosen as one of America’s Top Orthodontists by the American Research Counsel. Dr. Salmassian has extensive knowledge in all aspects of orthodontic care and is proficient in treating a variety of cases, from simple treatment of the mixed dentition to comprehensive surgical cases of adults. He is an Invisalign Preferred Provider and offers ultra-clear and friction free braces for an esthetic, metal free smile.
Dr. Salmassian’s philosophy is to provide outstanding care in a warm and friendly environment. He believes that a beautiful smile and a healthy bite can have life changing benefits and works hard to ensure a rewarding, memorable, and fun orthodontic experience to patients of all ages.
Salmassian Orthodontics is Located in the Bridgeport Marketplace.  Our office is conveniently open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Please call for your complimentary consultation or visit us at our website.