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SHOPLOCAL SHOP SMART... SHOP HALTON HILLS WOMEN IN BUSINESS Wilson Pool and Hot Tub · Chemicals · Equipment · Service When Judith Rasanen reached to the top of Norval hill and saw Georgetown before her, she knew she had found her new home. Forty years later, Judith is still happy with her decision and with her new position as the manager of Wilson Pool and Hot Tub Supplies. Formerly known as Wilson Acadian Pools, the Georgetown business sells and services a full line of pool and hot tub equipment and supplies. In-store services at the store's 55 Armstrong Avenue location include water testing and advice, as well as chemical and equipment sales. Wilson Pool and Hot Tub also has friendly technicians who visit clients to install liners, filters and pumps; do repairs; and open and close pools. Of all the work they do, Judith and staff pride themselves on their friendly and knowledgeable customer service. "If somebody has a difficult problem, we gather our forces together to find the answer they need. We can help them straighten out water problems like algae, or pH or alkalinity problems in salt or chlorine systems," Judith says. "We have a lot of nice, down-to-earth people who come in. They're some of the best customers you could ever want." 17 Independent & Free Press, Tuesday, May 18, 2010 SHOPLOCAL SHOP SMART... SHOP HALTON HILLS Therapy Thoughts Natalie Haynes knew she wanted to be a psychotherapist after a therapist helped her through a difficult time in her life. "I was terrified to go, but my therapist gave me the opportunity to see my life in a different way," she says. Natalie became a psychotherapist three years ago and has been working out of the Cornerstone Health Centre since August of last year. She provides a safe, comfortable, supportive environment and an objective ear to help her clients work through their problems. She helps her clients with depression, stress, anxiety, self-esteem and relationship issues. Her goal is to guide her clients to uncover, release and move through underlying emotional blocks. "I give people permission to understand all the different parts of themselves and the freedom to be who they are," Natalie says. The first step in opening up and sharing with a psychotherapist can be challenging. Natalie wants you to know that psychotherapy is a positive process toward understanding your emotional wellbeing. Sessions are confidential and safe, where you can be yourself without fear of judgment. "Sharing your inner thoughts and feelings can be difficult, but once you do, the heaviness lifts," she says. "I love sitting with a client as they work through a challenge in their life. I consider it a privilege and an honor to help a client gain a new awarness and discover more choice about how they live their lives." JUDITH RASANEN & BARB BRUCE 55 Sinclair Ave., Georgetown 905-873-8355 NATALIE HAYNES PSYCHOTHERAPIST B.A., R.P.C., R.I.H.R. 6 Guelph St., Georgetown 905-702-1944 info@cornerstonehealth.ca www.cornerstonehealth.ca Instaloan$ When Instaloans announced plans to open a location in Georgetown, Barb Telesco jumped at the opportunity to manage the branch. She had been working at The Cash Store location in Brampton and was looking to get away from the hustle and bustle of the city. Since the Georgetown branch opened three months ago, Barb has found Halton Hills' small-town atmosphere to be just what she was looking for. "I love it here," she says. "The people are so friendly. It's unbelievable. I like the small-town feeling." Instaloans is a Canada-wide business that will cash any cheque and will provide payday loans, title loans based on car value and financing based on potential future court settlements. We also give loans to people who have money coming in once a month such as disability and pension. The company offers bank accounts. Rather than give their clients a stack of cash, Instaloans puts the money on a pre-paid MasterCard that offers the benefits of a credit card without the drawbacks and fees of a bank-issued card. "I don't know of any other store that does that," Barb says. "I love helping people and giving everybody the chance to have the extra money they need." Instaloans is located at 140 Guelph Street in Georgetown. For more information, call 905-595-2536. Terpstra's Caroline Terpstra & Jennifer Little grown up in Halton Hills, Caroline Terpstra and Jennifer Therapeutic LittleHaving had crossed paths many times over the years. Both women were college classmates and today Caroline and Jennifer are registered massage Massage therapists who run home-based massage businesses in Acton. 9923 Highway 7 Acton Caroline Terpstra, R.M.T. 519-853-3003 Caroline owns and operates Terpstra's Therapeutic Massage. With 16 years of massage experience, she offers Swedish massage and will soon be providing therapeutic ultrasound, which uses sound waves to loosen muscle tissue. Jennifer, who has 17 years of experience, runs the Acton Massage Therapy and Acupuncture Clinic. In addition to Swedish massage, she also offers acupuncture, ear candling, hot stone therapy, infant massage, therapeutic ultrasound and TENS therapy. Jennifer occasionally does in-hospital labour support and travels to businesses to provide corporate massage. Although they run separate businesses, Caroline and Jennifer provide each other with support, referrals and consider it important to also refer out to the extended community of health practitioners. They share a common goal of wanting to provide quality service and client care. "We take pride in being instrumental in our client's progression from a place of pain and discomfort to health and mobility," Caroline and Jennifer say. 140 Guelph St., Unit 2 Georgetown BARB TELESCO Jennifer Little, R.M.T. 11 Sprowl St., Acton 905-595-2536 519-853-3456 Massage Therapy IN ACTON In Focus Vestibular Rehabilitation ARE YOU DIZZY? Jenni Veneruz, a Registered Physiotherapist with specialized training in Vestibular Rehabilitation can help. As the owner and operator of In Focus Vestibular Rehabilitation, Jenni provides rehabilitation for people with inner ear disorders. Since opening her business in 2007, Jenni has helped more than 200 clients with problems ranging from benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) to inner ear viruses like Labyrinthitis. For those suffering from BPPV, she performs a head manoeuvre to guide the crystals of the inner ear back into place. Clients notice improvement in just one or two visits. After viral inner ear infections, she helps clients with exercises to retrain their balance and vision. Since Jenni is one of the few Canadian physiotherapists with specialized vestibular training, she has had clients come from as far away as Thunder Bay and Alberta for treatment. For the most part, she treats her clients in the comfort of their own homes, but does treat out-of-towners at her house. A doctor's referral is not required and treatment is covered by most extended healthcare plans. "I like how drastically I can change how somebody feels," Jenni says. "When someone is experiencing inner ear problems, it's very hard for other people to understand because it's not like a broken leg: you can't see it. I can help them feel better quickly and get back to what they enjoy doing." Kabinet Pro 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." Are You Dizzy? JENNI VENERUZ for more information www.dizzyhelper.com 905-702-7891 Please call 27 Main St. S., Georgetown MARGARET OLAH 905-702-7719