Merchant Profiles

SERVICES OFFERED: Conveniently located in the center of town across from Starbucks, Dr. John Vargas, a cosmetic, family and implant dentist, is happy to offer free smile consultations. Dr. Vargas’s expertise ranges from porcelain veneers, dental implants, crowns to bridges. Dr. Vargas can correct a wide variety of cosmetic dental problems. He utilizes Invisalign a metal free solution to get that straighter smile quicker! Call his office for a free consultation. Additionally,If you want to get that bright white smile in one visit, Dr. Vargas uses the Zoom whitening system. There is also a Zoom Take- Home Treatment which allows patients to do the whitening procedure in the comfort of their own home, if desired. New patients at Chappaqua Smiles are invited in to meet Dr. Vargas, tour his state-of-the-art digital examination rooms, and get to know Dr. Vargas’s friendly personality and staff. At Chappaqua Smiles, it’s important that patients feel at home and confident that they’re in good hands. Visit his website to see his “Smiles Gallery” to see amazing before and after photos!

GREATEST STRENGTHS: After watching his parents run three medical practices growing up, Dr. Vargas learned the importance of one-on-one time with patients. He takes great pride in seeing one patient at a time, and he considers oral health an essential part of overall
health. His website is chock full of great tips for preventative dental care and a helpful checklist for parents with suggestions regarding children’s oral care.

BACKGROUND: Dr. Vargas has practiced in Washing- ton, DC, Boston and New York. He also was a clinical instructor at the University of Maryland, College of Dental Surgery where he had the opportunity to educate the next generation of dentists. When he’s not at the office, Dr. Vargas is chasing around his 2-year-old for a diaper change, taking his shepherd/beagle mix dog, Jitterbug, for a walk, or enjoying going to various restaurants in Westchester with his wife. A recent favorite: The Cookery in Dobbs Ferry.

PRODUCTS AND SERVICES: Squires Family Clothing and Footwear is a friendly, neighborhood business offering brandname sportswear, outerwear, footwear and accessories for the whole family. Top brands from Northface, UGG,Merrell and Quicksilver to Tommy Bahama and Vineyard Vines line the racks. And that’s just to name a few.

GREATEST STRENGTHS: “Our ability to carry a diverse range of interesting, quality merchandise that is available all year round is what makes us special,” says Michael Kushner. “We also provide the experienced, qualified sales staff to help our customers make the right choice and find what they need.”SPECIAL PLANS: Squires is stocked up for ski season
and vacation time with a complete selection of ski wear from Spyder, Northface, Arc’teryx, Burton, Sorel and Smartwool. They also have a wide selection of cruise-wear to accommodate any vacation.

Squires Family Clothing and Footwear
PROPRIETORS:
Michael and Lloyd Kushner
IN BUSINESS SINCE:  1987
www.squiresny.com

By Lisa Ballou

Choose from a fabulous array of services at the new, friendly and comfortable Bedford Hills Spa

It may be new to the scene, but Bellava Spa certainly feels well established. Owner and Entrepreneur Erica Breining has not missed a beat. From the Frette robes (they give you to wear during your treatment) and high-end unique products to a wide range of spa and medical services, Bellava MedAesthetics & Spa is the perfect marriage of a doctor’s office and a spa.

“At Bellava, we are passionate about beauty and wellness and take pride in offering each client attentive, highly individualized treatment, no matter what service they’re seeking,” said owner Erica Breining, a young entrepreneur who already owns a successful luxury handbag business. “So whether you’re seeking the safest, most effective laser liposuction procedure or a revitalizing body wrap, expect to feel pampered and relaxed.”

Bellava’s aestheticians and massage therapist provide traditional spa services including facials, massage, body treatments, and makeup services. On the medical side, Breining contracts with Dr. James Lyons, a plastic surgeon who has 30-plus years in cosmetic medicine. He is also the author of “The Brown Fat Revolution” and “Lose The Fat, Lose The Years,” and a nationally recognized expert on anti-aging, diet and exercise. He specializes in the non-surgical procedure SlimLipo™, the revolutionary body sculpting technology that permanently removes fat and tightens targeted body parts.

Other medical treatments performed at Bellava include laser hair removal, botox, fillers, laser skin resurfacing, Hydrafacial™ by Edge Systems, and vein removal. The spa also carries quality skin care lines such as Obagi and Revaleskin.

I decided to give their laser hair removal a try. Anne, my lovely and extremely knowledgeable aesthetician explained to me that the laser they use–the Palomar Icon™ is the most effective laser hair removal system on the market. I was game. As she started zapping, I definitely started squirming, but Anne was so swift and experienced, it was over in no time. I will definitely go back to complete the six sessions required for permanent hair removal (they are currently having a half-off promotion on this package).

Bellava’s spacious 3,000 square-feet setting was designed by a local architect and features a chic interior created by a Manhattan designer with high-modern furnishing by Jonathan Adler, Eames and Phillipe Starck.

“Our philosophy rests on what we call the essence of beauty, where inner and outer beauty are naturally linked. All of our premier cosmetic medical and aesthetic beauty and spa treatments have been carefully chosen to yield real and lasting results,” explains Breining. “Our goal is for Bellava to be an incomparable, standout experience that attracts people from all over the county.”

I think she’s definitely on to something.

Bellava MedAesthetics & Spa is open Monday, Friday and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Tuesday and Thursday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. It is closed Wednesdays and Sundays. For more information, call 914-864-2140 or visit www.bellavaspa.com.

Freelance writer Lisa Ballou wrote the story about the Chappaqua Volunteer Ambulance Youth Corp. for this issue.

SERVICES: At Chappaqua Friends Nursery School for 3 – 5 year olds, each child’s growth–social, emotional, physical, and intellectual–is recognized as unique. In its developmental, child-centered program, children discover the joy of learning and the intersecting worlds of friendship, nature, self-expression and listening.

GREATEST STRENGTHS: Daily routines of indoor and outdoor free-play, art, and group times for stories, conversations,and music provide a framework within which children can feel safe and secure as they
explore new relationships, new materials, new feelings,
and new ideas. “Quaker values of friendship, simplicity, peaceful resolution of conflict, and community
infuse our program for children and families.”

Chappaqua Friends Nursery School
Director:
Janet Himel
IN BUSINESS SINCE:  1962
www.chappaquafriendsnurseryschool.com

SERVICES: 16 Weekly Day Camps, ages 4-16, 
June-August. Specialty Camps for single week(s) or entire summer: Tennis, Soccer, Basketball, Baseball, Lacrosse, Football, Cross Country, Multi-Sports, Field Hockey, Cheerleading, Volleyball, Circus Arts, Magic, Softball, Diving, Academic, Little Stars: ages 3½–5, partial day/extended hrs. Supervised swimming; w/instruction for LS. Lunch option, local central point transportation from Westchester, door-to-door transportation from Manhattan.

GREATEST STRENGTHS: A highly trained team of professionals. Limited enrollment ensures knowing each camper’s needs. For over 30 years Future Stars have provided families in Westchester/Manhattan/Fairfield/Long Island with the most outstanding specialty camp programs in the NY Metro Area. The camps, indoor tennis and sport facilities provide thousands of children every year with a fun, safe, and productive environment. Kids benefit from concentrated drilling and personalized instruction designed to inspire individuals to pursue excellence while having fun.

Future Stars
Summer Camps, SUNY Purchase
PROPRIETORS:
Operating since 1980
Bill Griffih & Charlie VanDercook
www.fscamps.com