While looking good and feeling good are often different goals, we think it’s easiest to achieve them in tandem. Want to take some positive steps forward? We asked local professionals for their opinions on making changes that stick.
Sarah Stierman MD
Dermatology Associates/ADA Aesthetics
Perrysburg: 12780 Roachton Rd.
Sylvania: 7640 W. Sylvania Ave., Suite E.
9am-5pm, Monday-Friday.
ADA is also open 8am-2pm on Saturdays.
ADA Aesthetics:
419-873-6961, adaaesthetics.com
Dermatology Associates:
419-872-0777, daohio.com
What is the best self-improvement tip you’ve ever heard?
Get outside your comfort zone— that’s where
the magic happens.
What self-improvement tip do you wish you learned sooner?
The most attractive thing you can wear is CONFIDENCE!
What does success mean to you?
Being able to do great work that you are passionate about and make a living doing it. It hardly feels like work!
What brings you genuine joy?
A teary-eyed smile from a grateful patient.
What’s the first thing you do when you feel overwhelmed?
I try to keep organized and focused with a to-do list. It is very satisfying to check things off and feel like I’m accomplishing things.
Jon Nickey PT, GCS, Director of Clinical Operations
ProHealth Partners
12611 Eckel Junction Rd., Perrysburg.
419-491-7150. prohealthpartners.org
8am-5pm, Monday-Friday.
What brings you genuine joy?
At ProHealth Partners we have built a diverse and knowledgeable team that prides themselves on meeting the rehabilitation needs of our patients. There is no better feeling than when a patient calls me to tell me what a great job that one of our therapists have done and how it has helped them regain their independence.
What is the best self-improvement tip you’ve ever heard?
Knowledge is power! This is one of my favorite sayings and one of the reasons that I have enjoyed my career at ProHealth. You need to find time for yourself to learn something new or progress your understanding of areas that interest you. ProHealth has allowed me to grow in my career by allowing me many opportunities to increase my knowledge.
What’s one thing that always makes you feel better?
Exercise! Being a Physical Therapist no matter how tired I am or how down I am feeling getting out and taking a walk with my family always puts me in a better mood.
What’s your favorite local luxury?
All the local parks! Doing home health you spend a lot of time in your car. I encourage our staff and our patients to get out and take a walk during the day around the parks if they are able to. The more active you can stay the better you feel.
Tamara D. Willingham-Rapp, L.Ac., MSAOM, Dipl. O.M., LMT
Tamara TCM Acupuncture & Herbs Wellness Clinic
120 W. Dudley St., Maumee.
419-345-4996. TamaraTCM.com
9am-4pm, Monday, Wednesday & Friday.
1-7pm, Tuesday & Thursday.
How does looking good relate to feeling good?
Well, if you look good you FEEL good! Acupuncture
and herbs help you feel your best— and we also offer
micro-needling to help boost collagen and will give your
face a natural beautiful glow. Call us for more details.
What brings you genuine joy?
My work, and spending time with friends and family. Sleep also brings me a great deal of pure joy (I have a six-month-old).
What makes you feel powerful?
Feeling powerful is all our needs being met. I love pilates and bike riding, eating nutritious whole organic foods, reading books to feed my soul and guide my mind, sleep— it’s how are bodies heal and meditation— and massage and acupuncture, of course, to boost the immune system!
What self-improvement tip do you wish you learned sooner?
Life is not personal— we have complete reign over our minds and emotion. This is empowering and encouraging and it changed me.
Joani Donovan
3D Wellness/Ultimate Body, Mind & Spirit LLC
4035 W. Central Ave.,
419-367-1417.
3dwtoledo.com
What does your ideal day look like, morning to night?
Prayer and meditation, as well as working doing massages. Camaraderie with colleagues.
What does success mean to you?
Being ok to fail— ask for help when necessary— and being open to feedback
What brings you genuine joy?
Family. Puppies. My colleagues
What is the best self-improvement tip you’ve ever heard?
Breath in. Breathe out. Meditate.
How do you stay motivated?
Have you hung around our space? It’s hard NOT to stay motivated. We help people participate in life all day long.
Arrowhead Plastic Surgeons
1360 Arrowhead Rd., Maumee. 419-855-2955.
arrowheadsurgeons.com
8:30am-5pm, Monday-Thursday. 8am-noon, Friday.
Dr. C. Jeff Kesler
How do you set goals?
Meticulously and methodically.
How do you stay motivated?
Seeing excellent results an good outcomes on my
surgery patients motivates me to work harder and take
even better care of all my patients.
Dr. A. Thomas Dalagiannis
What’s the first thing you do when you feel overwhelmed?
When I feel overwhelmed I take a step back, take a deep breath and then try to break everything up into smaller tasks that are much easier to accomplish.
What’s one thing that always makes you feel better?
My family.
Dr. Laurence Baibak
How does looking good relate to feeling good?
The two concepts have a reciprocal relationship: If you can make your outsides match the way you feel on the inside, there is a harmony or homeostasis achieved between your physical self and your emotional self. Achieving harmony always looks and feels good!
What is the best self-improvement tip you’ve ever heard?
A smile is the most attractive thing anyone can wear.
It can instantly improve your appearance and your mood.
Dr. J. Alexander Jones
MIDWEST EYE
5733 Lewis Ave., Toledo
Oregon:2740 Navarre Ave.,
Maumee.: 485 W. Dussel Dr.
800-642-2261
Midwesteyeconsultants.com
Symptom you should watch for: Dry eye syndrome is one of the most under-diagnosed conditions in all of eye care. Dry eye can manifest as redness, itching, burning, over-tearing, and even blurred vision. No two patients’ symptoms are the same. We have identified some excellent treatment options to help our dry eye patients and are continually researching new treatments and technologies to add to our practice to deliver outstanding dry eye care.
My inspiration: My father was a paramedic when I was growing up and I got to see how paramedics, nurses, and doctors interact and work together to form an outstanding care team. I grew up going to the eye doctor early and often. Nearsightedness runs strongly in my family and I got my first pair of eyeglasses at 5 years old.
You probably don’t know: I personally have had LASIK! I really enjoy sharing how LASIK changed my life with patients when they ask if they are a candidate for the procedure. I try to ease patients’ anxiety towards the procedure and get them excited about a new lifestyle without glasses or contacts!
Dr. Deitra Hickey
Serenity Health & Wellness Center
1685 Lance Pointe Dr., Maumee.
419-891-2181.
SerenityWellness1.com
By appointment daily, 9am-9pm.
What brings you genuine joy?
As cliche as it sounds, helping others and making a difference brings me genuine joy. My business model at Serenity, the recipients of Ruthie’s Angels, the nonprofit we founded, and my love for the people I interact with on a day to day basis reflect that.
What is the best self-improvement tip you’ve ever heard?
“Givers need to set limits because takers never do”….learn to say no, prioritize, and implement “me time”.
What self-improvement tip do you wish you learned sooner?
Quality over quantity within my personal relationships and business collaborations. Being transparent and building trust through quality time and intention is key.
How do you stay motivated?
I stay motivated by focusing on the things that truly matter. When I am experiencing a bumpy time, I remember all of my blessings and practice gratitude. I find my center and get intrinsic motivation to tackle my challenges and embrace the journey.
Dr. Christopher Perry
Toledo Clinic ENT
5800 Park Center Court, Suite C. 419-724-8368. ToledoClinicENT.com
How does looking good relate to feeling good?
Looking good and feeling good are intimately related. I would argue that you can’t have one without the other.
How do you define success?
Success means making someone’s life better than it was yesterday.
What brings you genuine joy?
Hearing a patient say, “Thank you Dr. Perry for making me look and feel better.”
What is the best self-improvement tip you’ve ever heard?
Be grateful for your blessings.
What self-improvement tip do you wish you learned sooner?
Countdown 5, 4, 3, 2, 1…go…do what you have to do.
What’s one thing that always makes you feel better?
Spending time with my wife and kids.
Jon Frankel, DDS
Frankel Dentistry
Toledo: 5012 Talmadge Rd., 419-474-9611.
Maumee: 4359 Keystone Dr., 419-893-0221
Jonfrankeldentistry.com
How does looking good relate to feeling good?
I see this every day. Bright, beautiful and healthy smiles are life changing.
What does your ideal day look like, morning to night?
Balance is important to me. There is a rhythm. Work hard. Take exceptional care of my patients during the day and the same for my family when I get home. Throw in working out for myself and it’s been a great day.
What makes you feel powerful?
Happiness in others, for example, the smile on my son’s face when we spend time together or the change cosmetic dentistry makes in a patient’s life. It’s true Dr. Frankel wants to see your smile!
How do you know when you have too much on your plate?
I am skilled at managing time. Time management means creating systems that support change and growth.
