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2 PROFILES · Independent & Free Press,Thursday, October 27, 2011 SHOPLOCAL SHOP SMART... SHOP HALTON HILLS PEOPLE IN BUSINESS Bare Image Electrolysis & Laser Inc. Lynne Gravelle has been helping the people of Halton Hills look and feel better since 1999. Lynne, a certified electrologist and laser technician, is the owner and operator of Bare Image Electrolysis and Laser Inc. in downtown Georgetown. As the name suggests, Bare Image offers electrolysis and laser treatments to permanently remove unwanted body hair. Electrolysis, which takes between six months and a year and half to complete, involves sending a small electric current into the hair follicle to permanently destroy the root. Laser hair removal, which usually requires between four and six treatments to take effect, uses a laser to destroy or impede several hair follicles at a time. Lynne got started in the field after having permanent hair removal done herself. She had such a positive experience that she enrolled in the Electrolysis College of Canada and became a certified electrologist and laser technician. She then opened her business and has been helping the people of Halton Hills ever since. "I like making people feel good about themselves by getting rid of the stuff they hate," Lynne says. "Women and men are so busy. I give them one less thing to worry about." SHOPLOCAL SHOP SMART... SHOP HALTON HILLS Rainbow Connections Autism Consulting Paulette Cormier's journey with autism began when her son was diagnosed with the disorder at the age of three. After trying many different treatments and programs, Paulette was overjoyed to learn about Relationship Development Intervention (RDI®), a program that not only addressed her son's core issues, but trained her in the critical role of guiding her son's remediation. She saw amazing results, became a Certified RDI® Program Consultant, and started Rainbow Connections Autism Consulting in 2006. Paulette combines her RDI® training with her teaching background to deliver a step-by-step curriculum that targets deficits of autism (including Asperger's) previously thought untreatable. She coaches parents to become effective guides so they can fill in the missing developmental "gaps" that make life challenging for their children. She teaches parents how to use lifestyle activities such as chores, daily routines and play to create opportunities for optimal growth and development. Paulette meets with families both in person and via web conferencing to monitor progress, model strategies, and troubleshoot obstacles. She uses an on-line system that allows parents to upload videos they take of themselves interacting with their child. This allows her to provide timely feedback to continuously move progress forward. "RDI® not only helps the child progress, it also benefits the whole family," she says. "It helps parents get back to being parents of kids and not parents of kids with special needs." Bare Image Electrolysis & Laser Inc. 61 Main St. South, Georgetown Paulette Cormier, B.A., B.Ed Autism Consultant Certified RDI® Program Consultant paulette.rdi@cogeco.ca www.rainbowconnections.ca 905-873-9491 905-873-6388 LYNNE GRAVELLE downtowngeorgetown.ca PAULETTE CORMIER Dynamic Bodies Carrie Muscat understands that losing weight and becoming fit can be an extremely challenging task; that is why she started Dynamic Bodies, a business that offers one-on-one and partnered personal training for women in her private, fully-equipped home studio. "So many women do not have the self confidence to look at themselves in the mirror, my goal is to help change that", says Carrie who has been training herself for 14 years. "Most women come to us because they are intimidated to work out in a gym atmosphere and need someone to motivate them. We ensure our clients are using proper form throughout each exercise and encourage them to keep going; proper nutrition is also a big part of getting fit, so eating habits are also discussed". Carrie, as well as her two trainers Sharron and Kim are certified Personal Trainers who offer strength training, core conditioning, cardio kickboxing and flexibility exercises in their workouts. A free fitness consultation is given to to each new client; this session helps the trainers to understand the client's goals and lifestyle to design a personalized fitness program that meets their needs. "We like to help motivate and coach our clients towards their goals," Carrie says. "We like to see our clients achieving results and feeling good about themselves. It is fulfilling to help women better themselves, become healthier and increase self esteem". Catherine Brazeau (HB Design) If this is you... Every minute of every day is filled with work, kids and volunteer obligations. You get overwhelmed with too many choices. You can't decide on the best colour to paint and end up with beige. You need renovation work done but don't know anyone qualified to do it. You see pictures in magazines but don't know how to make it happen in your home. You've bought some nice things in the past but can't seem to make them work together. Now that the kids are gone you want your home to reflect your new lifestyle. ...then we should meet. Let's start creating your dream! KIM, CARRIE AND SHARRON www.dynamicbodies.ca. 289-891-8954 Call 905.877.0296 or visit www.haughtonbrazeau.com Fibrenew Ind. Halton/Peel Inc. For Stephanie Burke and the staff at Fibrenew Ind. Halton/Peel Inc., there is no better feeling than seeing their customers' satisfied faces after completing a project for them. Fibrenew specializes in repairing, restoring, renewing and reupholstering leather, vinyl, cloth and plastic. Tears, gauges, scratches and fading can all be repaired and then dyed to match by the company's five experienced employees. The mobile company services the residential, commercial, automotive, aviation and marine markets in Halton, Peel, Etobicoke and Woodbridge and also operates a full service upholstery shop in Georgetown. Burke and her husband (Brad), bought the business 24 years ago and, over the years, have earned a reputation as an expert in leather dying. "Owning your own business can be very gratifying," Burke says. "Dealing with and meeting customers on a daily basis and being able to restore or reupholster their existing furniture, automobile, etc., is an asset to them and saves them money." Working in Halton Hills for so many years has brought Burke and staff in contact with many local residents and businesses. "We have found the people of Georgetown very friendly and other businesses in the area very supportive," Burke says. "There is a great feeling of accomplishment seeing their faces after we have repaired something for them." Anne Saint-Amour (Johnson Associates Real Estate Ltd., Brokerage) Anne is a respected professional with over 75 million dollars in home sales over the last 17 years. What do you think of the present market? "Awesome! My most recent sale was amazing! We received multiple offers and sold for $21,000 over asking!" What do you do differently? " I give 120% from start to finish. I work with my clients as if they were family and always advise with their primary interests at heart. If something isn't right, I will tell them and find the best way to proceed. Sometimes it takes more time to find the right property that truly fulfills all the requirements. Patience and good listening skills are so important in finding that special dream home!" How do you like the Halton Hills market? "I love Georgetown. I live here! Everyone is so friendly. I have three Golden Retrievers and enjoy long walks on the conservation trails surrounding the town. I am originally from Montreal and the hills and the country setting remind me of the eastern townships which feels like home!" If you are thinking of buying or selling please feel free to call or email Anne Saint-Amour for a free market evaluation. Let Anne show you how to get more for your home too! Office: 905-877-5165 Direct: 905-ST-AMOUR 905-782-6687 55 Sinclair Ave., Unit #4 Georgetown STEPHANIE BURKE AND STAFF 416-677-6410 www.fibrenew.com Anne Saint-Amour, Sales Representative www.SaintAmour.ca anne@saintamour.ca