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When 436 West 20th Street was originally built by the Smith family, it was a residence designed for four family members with a staff of thirteen. Today, our goal is to create the same environment, life experience, and level of service that was experienced by its original residents. Listed below you will find our staff of stylists, consultants, and servers here to provide our residents with the highest quality service.
At Home ServicesAcupuncturistMs. AIESHA ABEL www.abelacupuncturenyc.com 19 West 21st Street Suite 904 (bet. 5th Ave & Bway) New York NY 10010 C 646.416.2099 Graduate of NYC’s renowned Pacific College of Oriental Medicine. The rigorous program gave her a strong foundation in acupuncture and medicinal herbs as well as a basic background in Western medicine. An avid sportswoman and a former certified personal trainer, she believes that fitness builds discipline, increases focus and boosts self esteem and inner strength. Her personal motto is: “nurture the body and the mind will follow; nurture the mind and the body will follow.” Given her love of fitness, she has a large clientele that includes dancers and athletes. Aiesha believes that her undergraduate studies in psychology at Barnard College further enhance her treatments. She is quite well versed in helping those with emotional imbalances including stress, anxiety and depression. In fact, one of her more popular treatments for mind-body harmony includes a combination of acupuncture, aromatherapy, and massage. Yoga Instructor/Massage Therapist Ms. PURNIMA (MARIA) LANGEN C 917.939.1009 maria@jivamuktiyoga.com Private yoga classes /massage therapy sessions: 60 minutes/ $150 75 minutes/ $180 90 minutes/ $210 Series of 5 – 60 minutes/ $725 Series of 5 – 75 minutes/ $875 Purnima is a yoga teacher, manager, retreats coordinator at Jivamukti Yoga Center, and has apprenticed with Advanced Certified Jivamukti Yoga Teacher Julie Kirkpatrick and co-taught at the Omega Institute and at the Evolver events. She has studied Karate, Escrima, Kung Fu, Silat Seni Gayong and Iaido. Originally from Honolulu, Hawai’i, Purnima began her study of Jivamukti Yoga in 2000. After two surgeries -her cervical spine was fused and a cable inserted to hold her neck together; she suffered from scoliosis, lordosis, and khyposis, herniated and bulging disks – the practice of Jivamukti Yoga has transformed her spiritual and physical path dramatically. Purnima (or “Full Moon”, a spiritual name given to her in 2007) is a joyful vegetarian/vegan and continues her study of the Bhagavad-Gita with Professor Joshual Greene (Yogeswara) and working towards completing her 800-Hours Advanced Certification. Jivamukti Yoga Center www.jivamuktiyoga.com 841 Broadway, 2nd floor New York NY 10003 T 212.353.0214 ext.205 (800.295.6814) F 212.995.1313 Mr. JASON VINCI C 917.309.3355 jayvinci@gmail.com Massage – 60 minutes/$200, 90 minutes/$275 Yoga – 60 minutes/$150 Energy/Healing – $150/60 minutes Jason Vinci is a licensed massage therapist (LMT) and yoga instructor teaching Pranayama and meditation and offers his own form of energy/healing work. His massage therapy and yoga instruction adapts to the client’s needs and while it can be physically challenging is more about moving towards mental & physical balance. His energy/healing work has been successful with many mental, emotional & physical imbalances. He has studied Shiatsu, bioenergetics and REIKI and has completed formal massage therapy training at the Finger Lakes School of Massage in Ithaca New York. He also studied Traditional Thai Massage in Thailand and Thai Yoga Massage in Montreal. Mr. Vinci has traveled abroad with the Reconnective Healing® staff, helping to teach healing seminars in 6 different countries. He has completed 200-hour yoga training at Yoga Works and 300-hour training at ISHTA Yoga where he continues to study pranayama & meditation with ISHTA founder, Alan Finger. Personal Trainer Ms. SARRA HENNIGAN C 347.993.2757 sarrabaramba@gmail.com 3 Month Membership Options 1 x week: $195 per month 2 x week: $275 per month 3 x week: $375 per month Sarra Hennigan believes everybody is an athlete in youth and for life- high school track and field, swimming, volleyball throughout University, and remaining active in as many types of recreational sports in the present day. Sarra Hennigan holds a Jujitsu purple belt and has been an Aerobic Kick boxing student and teacher for eight years under Sensai Tony Rentas, Dojo Number One. She is an Avid Runner and competitor in 5k races to marathon. Ms. Hennigan endeavors to spread her love of sports, health and fitness through positive and creative programs to help others reach their fitness goals. Having a regular schedule with one of her training options is one way to reduce and eliminate potential injury. With each session, dedicated time is focused towards stretching and preparing yourself for your workout so that you are prepared to accomplish your goals. Athletic performance includes not only the assessment of a particular result, but also the concept of recovery and with proper rest and recovery, the ability to maintain, the will to keep fit, for life. Ms. Hennigan offers personal training for someone who prefers a one-on-one coaching relationship as their primary form of training. There is no limit to the type of desired workout. Anyone from athletes and executives to new moms are invited to pursue their personal goals for training. Nutrition places a vital role in the improvement of every aspect of performance and this is also incorporated into sessions/programs. Each athlete/client improves athleticism by focusing on: -Fat loss -Muscle gain -Speed development -Coordination -Explosive power -Injury reduction -Balance and stabilization -Strength and endurance -Movement mechanics Hair Stylist/Make-Up Ms. LORAINE ABELES www.loraineabeles.net C 917.929.1823 labeles@gmail.com House calls start from $500 Loraine Abeles is a make-up and hair artist within the music and entertainment industry. Her work can be seen in music videos, television commercials/appearances, print, album covers, advertising and editorial. Her clients have included: Aerosmith, Bon Jovi, James Blunt, Cold Play, The Coors, Polly Draper, The Donnas, Duran Duran, Debbie Harry, Led Zeppelin, Lenny Kravitz, Shelby Lynne, Julianne Moore, Nickelback, Lou Reed, Regina Spektor, Rob Thomas, and Lucindia Williams to mention just a few. Personal Stylist Ms. PATRICIA BLACK (special booking) C 917.686.0360 Patricia Black- a woman who has been dubbed, “the stylist to the stylists” and “the best kept secret in New York fashion” – is the creative director for the luxury clothing rental showroom of Albright Fashion Library in NYC. Albright’s 7,000-square-foot showroom, nestled in Lower Manhattan, boasts more than 20,000 vintage and modern pieces, ranging from rare Balenciaga to staples from The Gap, Lucite baubles by Alexis Bittar, and a cache of accessories too numerous to name. Appointments are limited to one hour. Pricing depends on the item and length of rental; there is a browsing fee, which will be deducted from rental tab. Albright Fashion Library (by appointment only) www.albrightnyc.com 62 Cooper Sq at 6th Street T 212-977-7350 Personal Chef/Events Ms. ANNE THORNTON C 917.804.0131 Anne Thornton – the personal chef to the stars, is the confection connoisseur, Executive Pastry Chef and Event Coordinator at Hotel Griffou. Parties and Pastries…It’s a Sweet Life. Mr. AYINDE HOWELL C 917.202.1779 Ayinde Howell is a lifelong vegan, an entrepreneur, founder of Hillside Quickie’s Vegan Sandwich Shop, Seattle's first vegan cafe specializing in sandwiches and soul food. Howell has 10 years experience in the Vegan food service industry; his creations have been profiled in the New York Times, The Seattle Times, and Veg. Ayinde is versed in Vegan, Raw and New American Cuisine. Currently Ayinde is executive chef at the Jivamukti Yoga School in New York City. Caterer GLORIOUS FOOD www.gloriousfood.com 504 East 74th Street New York NY 10021 T 212.628.2320 F 212.988.8136 info@gloriousfood.com The company has been serving high-end private parties since1971. Glorious Food provides off-site catering for all types of events, including the annual dinner for 4,000 at the Robin Hood Foundation’s blockbuster benefit at the Javits Center and the yearly Costume Institute gala at the Metropolitan Museum. Every Glorious Food server is highly trained, well groomed and well mannered. Their service is crisp and unobtrusive yet remarkably personable. BETTER BEING www.betterbeing.net 55B Leroy Street New York NY 10014 T 212.353.1986 F 212.475.7450 betterbeing@gmail.com Breakfast: $25 per person Lunch: $40 per person Dinner: $50 per person Established in 1995 by Shari Drewett and chef Mary Kathryn Washko, this boutique catering operation works out of a 1,000-square-foot West Village kitchen. Better Being’s forte is small-scale events, and its menus focus on seasonal ingredients and healthy fare. Past clients include Saks Fifth Avenue, Woody Allen, Oprah Winfrey, Patrick Demarchelier, Julianne Moore, Lord and Taylor, Barney’s etc. ORGANIC AVENUE www.organicavenue.com 43 8th Avenue (bet. Jane & Horatio) New York NY 10014 T 646.593.8969 Every day 8am-8pm Organic Avenue is a New York based organic lifestyle collective dedicated to serving the local and global community by providing hemp & organic fiber clothing, fresh raw & organic produce, organic lifestyle products & consultation, holistic retreats, lifestyle classes, gourmet organic & living food dinners, events etc. Wine Consultant Ms. JANINE LETTIERI C 718.928.4854 janinelettieri@gmail.com $75/hr Janine Lettieri is the Founder and Consultant of J. Lettieri Fine Wine Solutions – a company specializing in appraisal of private collections, advising of high-profile clients building private collections and developing consignment programs with collectors and restaurateurs. She is the currently also the Wine Director at The Waverly Inn and Garden (prior to Waverly Inn Ms. Lettieri was the Wine Director Fleur de Sel and the renowned Le Bernardin), as well an educator and judge for American Sommelier Association. Ms. Lettieri holds certificates from the Court of Master Sommeliers and the American Sommelier Association. In 2009, she obtained her Diploma in Wine and Spirits and is currently pursuing the Master of Wine. Since 2000 Ms. Lettieri has fine tuned her palette by wine-travelling extensively in France, Spain, Germany, United States, New Zealand, South America and Educator. Dry Cleaning/Laundry KING GAREMENT CARE www.kinggarementcare.com 220 Sixth Ave at King Street New York NY 10014 T 212.989.3673 Mon-Fri 7:30am-7pm Sat 8:30am-5pm Sundays closed One of the finest green garment care experts in New York City. Free pick-up and delivery, stain identification and removal, professional tailoring and alterations fur cleaning and storage, suede and leather garments, bridal gowns and evening wear, museum quality restoration and preservation, hand finishing on couture garments. HALLAK CLEANERS www.hallak.com 1232 second avenue New York NY 10065 T 212.832.0750 F 201.343.0223 Mon- Friday 7am-6:30pm Sat 8am – 5pm Closed on Sunday Manhattan Delivery Schedule: 6 days a week, Monday – Saturday Pick-Up Date – All requests made after 10:30AM will be scheduled for the next day we are in your area. There are no pick-ups or deliveries on Sunday. Hallak Cleaners is specializing in the care and service of high-end wardrobes. Established in 1966, Hallak Cleaners is NYC’s first licensed Green Earth Cleaner. The company is recognized throughout the industry as the largest and most respected couture cleaners in the world. Home NYC FIREWOOD COMPANY www.nycfirewoodco.com T 212.876.3996 F 212.831.2811 Scheduled firewood deliveries twice a week. BANCHET FLOWERS www.banchetflowers.com 809 Washington Street New York NY 10014 T 212.989.1088 Mon-Fri 9am-7pm Sat 10am-6pm Banchet offers weekly floral arrangement deliveries for private residences. Bouquets and centerpieces created with clean and simple approach. They use organic, seasonal, and wild flowers from growers from Europe, Asia, Africa and South America. There are seven variations of orchid available, Black Magic Vandas among others. AEDES DE VENUSTAS www.aedes.com 9 Christopher Street New York NY 10014 T 212.206.8674 Mon-Sat 12pm-8pm Sun 1pm-7pm Aedes de Venustas offers high end, sophisticated fragrances (over 40 fragrance brands, including Sylvie and Hierbas de Ibiza), exclusive range skin care items and top quality luxurious products (room sprays, incenses, potpourris, vacuum powders, candles from Costes and Diptyque)from around the world. Gift wrapping – signature black-and-gold boxes topped with fresh flowers. Deliveries within an hour – to open an account, please contact Robert at 212.206.8674 Food and Beverage JOE –THE ART OF COFFEE www.joetheartofcoffee.com 405 West 23rd street New York NY 10011 T 212.206.0669 Mon-Sat 7am-8pm Sunday 8am-8pm 141 Waverly Place New York, NY 10014 T 212.924.6750 Mon-Fri 7am-8pm Sat-Sun 8am-8pm The top-grade La Marzocca espresso machine is a strong hint to those in the know that Joe is focused on the quality of its coffee. The small space offers limited room to linger, but nonetheless a loyal following has sprung up around the shop. In addition to the array of coffees and teas, a selection of pastries–muffins, coffee cakes–are offered. LIFETHYME Natural Market www.lifethymemarket.com 410 Sixth Avenue (bet 8th & 9th Street), New York NY 10011 T 212.420.9099 Mon-Fri 8am-10pm Sat & Sun 9am-10pm The most complete health food store in New York City features the best organic produce, grocery items, vitamins, and nutritional supplements in the City, as well as a full floor of health and beauty aids, books, and pet supplies. All of their food is made on premises. Open 364 days a year. APPELLATION WINE & SPIRITS www.appellationnyc.com 156 10th Avenue (19th Street) New York NY 10011 T 212.741.9474 Mon & Sun 12pm-8pm Tue-Sat 11am-10pm Appellation Wine sells organic and biodynamic wines all made with minimal or no pesticides. Artisanal wines are featured online with a focus on wine education. Stop in for a tasting or have it delivered (even just one bottle). General Manager: Mr. Scott Pactor. Guest Accomodations DESMOND TUTU CENTER www.acc-tutuconferencecenter.com/accommodations.cfm 180 10th Avenue (bet 20th & 21st Street) New York, NY 10011 T 212.929.3888 Our friends at the Seminary offer extraordinary accommodations. The Center’s guest rooms feature a beautiful South African décor in which none of their 60 rooms are alike. The Desmond Tutu Center provides a unique experience for your guests right here in Chelsea. |
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