HEALTH, WELLNESS & BEAUTY
BEST PHARMACY
BALLARD PHARMACY
226 Prospect Park West
(718) 768-1325
A local and family run pharmacy with a
friendly, generational and personal touch,
Ballard Pharmacy goes above and beyond
the average drugstore and is conveniently
situated in the heart of Brooklyn. They serve
people above and beyond and because they
are a local business, they’re able to give
you a personal touch that chain drug stores
simply cannot. They are proud to serve the
borough of Brooklyn. Parking-wise, the
area has many options for drivers and they
are conveniently located near mass transit.
Ballard Pharmacy offers outdoor bike racks for
cyclists. They also offer copying services and
a notary public is on site. Customers always
come back here because of the sincere and
professional services. For a drugstore that sells
convenience, quality, and affordability, Ballard
Pharmacy in Brooklyn is your preferred
choice.
BEST PHARMACY
NATIONAL WINNER: CVS PHARMACY
395 Court St.
(718) 222-1193 – www.cvs.com
CVS Pharmacy has grown and changed over
the years, but their commitment to their
customers, clients and communities has
never wavered. They’ve been helping people
on their path to better health for more than
50 years. They are a pharmacy innovation
company with a simple and clear purpose:
Helping people on their path to better
health. CVS Health’s extensive suite of assets
positions them to play an important role in
solving the cost, quality and access issues
in the evolving health care landscape. They
work hard to develop a diverse workforce and
provide a workplace that empowers all of their
colleagues, regardless of their age, ethnicity or
background.
BEST PHYSICAL
THERAPIST
MARCELLO SARRICA
474 Bay Ridge Pkwy.
(347) 560-6920 – www.sarricapt.com
Dr. Marcello Sarrica is a Board Certified
Orthopedic Clinical Specialist and Certified
Orthopedic Manual Therapist who heads
Sarrica Physical Therapy in Bay Ridge.
Sarrica’s background in exercise physiology,
strength and conditioning and personal
training has allowed him to work with
individuals of all ages. During this career,
he has successfully treated many orthopedic
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and sports medicine related injuries that are
both post-operative and non-operative in
nature (in that same breath, his clients range
from community-dwelling older adults to
CEO’s of Fortune 500 companies). Sarrica
believes that high quality one-on-one physical
therapy tailored to one’s needs is the most
effective way to get patients better, faster.
Sarrica focuses on educating patients about
their injuries so they can be more engaged in
their healing and recovery. A NSCA Certified
Strength and Conditioning Specialist and
member of the American Physical Therapy
Association, Sarrica has also co-authored
a chapter in a textbook called Therapeutic
Programs for Musculoskeletal Disorders,
designed specifically for residents and fellows.
In his spare time, the award-winning physical
therapist — voted best in the borough — enjoys
spending time with his family, playing baseball
and softball, doing weight training and taking
long walks with his family.
BEST PILATES STUDIO
HEALTH AND WELL BEING PHYSICAL
THERAPY
8617 3rd Ave.
(917) 991-5891 – www.toniptandpilates.com
Sometimes traditional, Western medicine
doesn’t cut it. That’s why the specialists at Bay
Ridge’s own Health and Well Being Physical
Therapy are there to help. Headed by New
York State Licensed Physical Therapist and
Certified Pilates and Barre Instructor Toni
Ann Mercogliano, DPT, Health and Well Being
Physical Therapy’s goal is to offer physical
conditioning programs that suit the health
needs and fitness experiences of everyone,
no matter their age or strength. The center
— at home on 3rd Avenue — specializes in
pilates, physical therapy fusion and Barre
— a combination of pilates, yoga and ballet
movements developed by a dancer in the
1950’s who suffered a back injury. Couple all
Health and Well Being has to offer with its
trained, attentive and family-like staff and
it’s not a stretch to call them the best pilates
studio in the borough.
BEST PSYCHOTHERAPIST
ADVANCED PSYCHOTHERAPY
628 Beverley Rd.
(718) 437-5570
In this day and age, the world has tried to put
a priority on mental health, but Advanced
Psychotherapy has always held this belief.
Their doctors are highly trained and skilled
in providing you with the psychotherapy that
you need. They come highly recommended
and we treat every patient with the utmost
respect. They care about your mental health
and they make sure to be available to you for
your appointments whenever you need us.
They know how important it is just to talk to
someone and Advanced Psychotherapy wants
to be that someone you can talk to. Their team
will make sure you’re leaving with peace of
mind and a plan for your mental health going
forward.
BEST REHABILITATION
CENTER
BENSONHURST CENTER
1740 84th St.
(718) 885-8484 – www.center84.com
Bensonhurst Center for Rehabilitation &
Healthcare is a faith-based Rehabilitation
Center serving the Brooklyn Community
for over 30 years. The state-of-the-art 200
bed facility offers an array of healthcare
services specializing in complex medical care,
rehabilitation, and long term care in a hotellike
environment. They’re the rehabilitation
center that takes care of you and makes sure
that your family is alright throughout the
process. Bensonhurst Center is here to make
sure everyone’s okay.
BEST SKIN CARE
TRES BELLE PETITE MEDI-SPA
105 Bond St.
(718) 797-0033 – www.tresbellespa.com
Be happy with the skin you’re in, and make
sure you visit Tres Belle Spa to give it the
care it deserves. Tres Belle Spa offer facials,
anti-aging, microcurrent, microneedling, acne
facial, eyebrows, lash lift, microblading and
use Biologique Recherche P50 lotion. Their
experienced staff will answer your questions
and make suggestions on how to best serve
you. The Tres Belle staff have been together for
a long, long time. They have created a space
built on professionalism and kindness for you
to feel comfortable in.
BEST SLEEP CARE
CENTER
NY INSTITUTE OF MEDICAL WEIGHT
LOSS AND SLEEP CENTER
2519 Avenue O
(718) 787-1900 – www.sleeptobeslimnyc.com
If you just can’t get a good night’s sleep,
let Dr. Prabhat Soni and the staff at the NY
Institute of Medical Weight Loss and Sleep
Center help you rest easy. Dr. Soni is one of
few doctors in the world who is American
Board Certified in 6 faculties: Anti-Aging
Medicine (Fellowship in Stem Cell), Obesity
Medicine (Fellowship in Bariatic Medicine),
Sleep Medicine, Pulmonary Medicine, Critical
Medicine, and Internal Medicine. What goes in
our bodies has a huge long term effect on our
weight and overall appearance. Their skilled
nutritionists will help develop a lifestyle plan
designed specifically for you. They also review
and replace medications. Our lifestyles and
mindset can definitely have a lasting impact
on our health. Their trained psychologists can
assess any habits, help you reach your goals,
and even assist parents in creating a healthy
lifestyle for their children.
BEST URGENT CARE
CITY MD
Multiple locations
(718) 489-5003 – www.citymd.com
Brooklyn residents know that they can turn
to City MD when they’re not feeling well
and need immediate care. City MD operates
more than 100 Urgent care centers in three
states. It is the largest urgent care company
in the New York metro area, with more than
300 physicians and mid-level practitioners.
So how does CityMD make healthcare
inclusive? They provide quality medical care
through convenient access and an exceptional
experience, and they consider this mission
with every patient that walks through their
doors. Quality medical care means hiring the
best board-certified doctors. It also means
providing their doctors with ongoing medical
training and information, along with the
most modern technology, and built upon the
philosophy of serving patients with kindness,
making sure you go home satisfied.
BEST WAXING SALON
THE WAX ROOM
8413 13th Ave.
(347) 556-2699 – www.thewaxroom.
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Want to feel smooth? Go to The Wax Room
in Dyker Heights and get the look you want.
They offer facials, Brazilian waxes and
everything in between, using only the highest
quality waxes and adheres to strict sanitary
standards, including a “no double dipping”
policy. Whether you are in need of a great
facial or a much needed Brazilian wax, we are
the place to visit. Their professional line of
skincare products is free of parabens, artificial
colorants, synthetic fragrances, and has not
been tested on animals.
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