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3 SHOPLOCAL SHOP SMART... SHOP HALTON HILLS WOMEN IN BUSINESS (AVE4ABLE7ILL4RAVEL A herniated disc may have ended Robin Bannon's career as a chef, but it led her to a new career that makes her much happier: massage therapy. Robin also enjoys educating her clients on the importance of doing simple every day stretches which can have a huge impact in increasing one's mobility. As a registered massage therapist, Robin uses therapeutic massage techniques to help her clients alleviate pain and lengthen and strengthen muscles. She does a lot of shoulder and intrascapular work, as well as sciatica treatment and posture improvement. Building relationships with her clients is very important to Robin, who runs her business, Have Table Will Travel, out of Dr. Mark Hassard's chiropractic office in downtown Georgetown. "Whether you see them only once or twice and help them with their problem, or see them on an ongoing basis, you develop relationships with them and they become comfortable and relaxed which significantly helps their treatment" Robin says. Robin makes sure she is available to see her clients whenever they need her. She offers same day, weekend and holiday appointments, and will make house calls if the client can't get out of the house. "I know how debilitating acute and chronic pain can be" she says. "It's very important that my clients feel they can call me and get in right away." Business Profiles, Tuesday, March 23, 2010 SHOPLOCAL SHOP SMART... SHOP HALTON HILLS Tremblay Home Decorating If you've ever bought window treatments in Halton Hills, chances are you've heard of Gisele Charette Tremblay. Gisele is the owner and operator of Tremblay Home Decorating, an Acton-based business that specializes in shutters, blinds and draperies for every room of the house. Gisele is proud to provide unique shop-at-home services where she brings all of her window treatment options, fabric swatches and up-todate colour samples to her clients' homes. She uses her keen eye for design and style to help her clients find the treatments that meet their needs and tastes and, from there, she orders, installs and services the treatments. "Not a lot of people out there provide the full service that I do," Gisele says. "It's a lot easier for the consumer to have one person do it all: the ordering, the installing and the servicing. It saves them a lot of frustration down the road." In her 20 years in the home decorating business, Gisele has built a strong reputation for her honesty, communication and competitive rates. Although she doesn't advertise outside of the Halton Hills area, positive word-of-mouth has brought her business from Cambridge, Kitchener, Guelph and Caledon. "I treat people how I would want to be treated," she says. "If I've done something wrong, I will admit it. Nine-and-a-half times out of 10, the customer really appreciates that honesty." ROBIN BANNON ROBIN BANNON, RMT cell: 416-710-4852 108 Main St. S. Georgetown 519-853-4359 · 905-299-4359 GISELLE CHARETTE TREMBLAY tremblayhomedecor@cogeco.ca ,A6IEEN2OSE"EDAND"REAKFAST For a taste of France, look no further than the new La Vie en Rose Bed and Breakfast, located at 17 Victoria Street in Georgetown. "La vie en rose is a philosophy of life. It means to see the world through rose-tinted glasses," says the B&B's owner Aude Lemoine, who grew up in the Brittany region of France. "It's also a famous song by French singer Edith Piaf, which I really like." The 100-year-old house-turned-B&B has three guestrooms with themes like Une Nuit à Paris, Balade en Provence and Cap en Bretagne. The décor integrates furnishings from local artists with articles from France. "I'm in love my house and I wanted to share it with others," says Aude, who likes to stay in B&B's when she travels. Every morning, guests are treated to a fresh French breakfast, including crepes, baguettes, fresh fruit and homemade yogurt. Aude lives on the top floor of the large house and does all of the cooking and cleaning. "I love to cook and entertain. It's part of my culture," Aude says. "I want to give my guests a French experience. Who said you have to take a plane to go to France?" In addition to the B&B, Aude also offers French courses and monthly French cultural evenings where guests do fun French activities like watch a movie, play board games or learn a new recipe. La Vie en Rose Bed and Breakfast is open for business and Aude is planning a grand opening ceremony for the early spring. +ABINET0RO When it comes to kitchen and bathroom renovations, Margaret Olah likes to think outside the box. Margaret owns and operates Kabinet Pro, a custom kitchen and bathroom cabinet company based in Georgetown. Margaret and her colleague Ken work closely with homeowners to design functional layouts with high-quality cabinetry for kitchens and bathrooms. The business does everything from simple countertop replacements to overseeing entire kitchen and bathroom renovations. "Sometimes we create a different layout than the client expected because we want to make a space that works," says Margaret, a kitchen design consultant. "We think of things differently so our clients get an innovative design they wouldn't get anywhere else." With more than 15 years of experience in the industry, Kabinet Pro has earned a reputation for quality workmanship, honesty and competitive pricing. Margaret and Ken install the cabinets themselves and can refer clients to trusted local tradespeople to complete any other work. Whether they're doing a small replacement or a large renovation, Margaret and Ken care about each and every project. Word of their work has spread across southern Ontario with clients calling from as far away as Concord and Barrie. "We work very, very hard to give the best product, the best price and the best service," Margaret says. "We care passionately about every job." AUDE LEMOINE ,A6IEEN2OSE BED and BREAKFAST 17 Victoria Street, Georgetown MARGARET OLAH 27 Main St. S., Georgetown 905-702-7719 !S3EENON46(EALTH0RODUCTS Inberbreet Kaur's store was only supposed to be around for a few months, but the business proved to be so popular that she recently opened a permanent location in Halton Hills. As Seen On TV and Health Products, located at the corner of Guelph Street and Delrex Boulevard in Georgetown, sells a variety of items made popular in infomercials on televsion, as well as an array of health products. Originally, the store was only supposed to be open for a few months around Christmastime last year, but it did so well that Inberbreet and her husband, Mandeep, decided to open a permanent store last month. As Seen On TV and Health Products carries a full line of magnetic jewelry, including bracelets, rings, necklaces, bangles, anklets and earrings. Back cushions for driving, neck pillows and a variety of massagers are also available at the store, which is full of unique items. Customers are invited to drop by and browse the many displays and try out some of the products. Inberbreet's excellent customer service has created a very loyal group of clients who visit the store frequently and bring their friends and family. She has enjoyed getting to know her customers from the marvelous town of Halton Hills. 2OYAL!CADEMYOF!RTSAND%DUCATION Business Partners Sabrina Corker and Connie Ward of the Royal Academy of Arts and Education are in the business of families. Located in the Georgetown Market Place, the Royal Academy offers music, art and tutoring lessons for kids of all ages. "We're a one-stop shop. One child can be in for an art lesson while their sibling is in for a piano lesson and another is in for tutoring," Sabrina says. The Royal Academy's highly trained music instructors give private lessons for piano, guitar, voice, violin, saxophone and drums. Students are taught Royal Conservatory methodology and lessons are a combination of exam preparation and playing fun popular music. This summer, the Royal Academy is running Vocal Stars Summer Camp where students will cover and record songs by artists like Taylor Swift, Miley Cyrus, Carrie Underwood and the Jonas Brothers. During the weeklong camp, which runs from the week of July 12 to the week of August 23, participants will also design a CD cover. Registration is limited to 10 students per session, so call today to secure your spot. INBERBREET KAUR OVER 5 YEARS IN HALTON HILLS The Royal Academy of Arts & Education Georgetown Market Place 905-877-5814 email: cward@raaechh.com www.royalartsandeducation.com