����� in business isa Petersen, owner of Fitness Together, invites area residents to achieve their fitness goals at her personal training studio. Everyone on staff is at least nationally certified, and each client receives individualized attention. Some clients want to lose weight, while others are training for marathons, working to stay healthy, or attempting to pass the police or firefighter’s fitness exams. Each client receives a program geared toward his or her personal goals, and is reassessed every six weeks. Lisa Petersen “We are results driven and we love what we do!” Lisa notes. Fitness Together offers one-on-one sessions and small group training for no more than four people, so the trainers can ensure that clients are using proper form and getting individual attention. Lisa began to appreciate the benefits of a personal fitness regimen after her husband bought her a Fitness Together membership. Lisa had such great results that Steve Kopshaw, who was Lisa’s trainer, is now her business partner. Lisa and Steve now own several Fitness Together locations in New Jersey and New York, and they are the franchise’s field support director for both states. Fitness was a major career change for this mom of three, who had been a dental hygienist. “It was about the weight loss, but also confidence -- and more. I had more energy; therefore I was a better wife and I was a better mother,” Lisa says. “I’m the typical client. I hated the gym, but I wanted the accountability of working with a trainer.” Call today to make an appointment for a free session. Now through Nov. 30, Fitness Together is running a special for new clients: $399 per month for unlimited training. Throughout the fall, Fitness Together is supporting the Staff Sergeant Joseph D’Augustine Fund by donating $1 for each pound their clients lose. Located at Ivy Plaza, 386 Franklin Avenue in Wyckoff, Fitness Together is open weekdays from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Saturdays from 6:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Visit www. ftwyckoff.com or call (201) 848-9800. October 10, 2012 THE VILLADOM TIMES II • Page 19 L Get fit at Fitness Together Supportive Senior Solutions offers peace of mind upportive Senior Solutions, LLC is a private practice dedicated to assisting seniors and their families. Led by Founder and President Christine Souffront, the practice offers objective assessments, case management, relocation assistance, companion care, transportation, socialization activities, family mediation, and more. Services are available at home, and in nursing homes and assisted living facilities. Christine helps families who need shortterm guidance navigating services and those who need more ongoing case management, whether at home or in a nursing or assisted living setting. She frequently gets calls from families who need to know if their loved one can continue to live at home. Christine goes right to the home of the senior and assesses the individual’s level of care and current living arrangements. When living at home is still an option, Christine develops a plan Christine Souffront and oversees it to make sure that all the senior’s needs will be met. When living at home is no longer an option, families rely on her expertise to help them choose the right housing and care options. “As a former administrator for several residential care communities, I understand how nursing and assisted living communities work and what drives them,” Christine says. “I teach families how to select the right community for them and coach them through the process.” She holds a bachelor’s degree in social work from Ramapo College and a master’s degree of social work from Fordham University Graduate School of Social Service. She is a licensed social worker and has been a member of the National Association of Social Workers since 1999. She also holds certification as a Certified Assisted Living Administrator. “My clients and colleagues can tell you that I have a deep passion and personal commitment to this work. I sleep well at night knowing that I’ve made a real difference in the lives of seniors and their families,” Christine adds. Christine’s office is located at 79 North Franklin Turnpike, Suite C (lower level), in Ramsey. Visit www.SupportiveSeniorSolutions.com or call (201) 290-4084. S & Knopf LLP in Saddle Brook, is a well-known and respected divorce mediator in Bergen County. Without taking sides, Stokes helps those who are in the process of getting divorced to discuss the difficult issues of sharing time with the children, child and spousal support, and the distribution of assets and liabilities. During the frightening and painful time of the restructuring of the family, mediation helps each party to be heard and to have his or her needs recognized. Stokes helps couples to realistically explore their options and Mary Ann Stokes, Esq. arrive at a mutually acceptable solution. Stokes recognizes that mediation may not be right for everyone, and acknowledges that she may not be the right person for those who do pursue mediation. She offers a free 20-minute introduction so those who are considering mediation can decide if mediation is right for them and if her style matches their personalities. To contact Stokes for a free introduction to mediation, call (201) 8459600 and ask for her assistant, Janice. ary Ann Esq. MPearlmanStokes,Cohn a partner at Lifland Herrmann Mary Ann Stokes provides thoughtful mediation orizon Landscape Company’s office service team provides a welcoming environment for clients when they call us or stop in at the office at 411 West Main Street in Wyckoff. Laurie Tanis, Debbie Van Schepen, and Karen Thomas are professionals with many years of combined customer service experience. Laurie has over 25 Karen Thomas and Laurie Tanis years of experience in office administration, handling accounts payable and receivable, and all corporation business. In addition to her many accounting responsibilities, she is secretary to both the lawn maintenance and landscape divisions. Debbie is the first voice people hear when they call Horizon. She is also the secretary of the irrigation division and orchestrates the scheduling of all irrigation related service calls. Debbie also maintains the vehicle maintenance records for the company’s large fleet of trucks, trailers, and excavation equipment. Karen is the payroll and human resources administrator, and has over 35 years in the field. She also manages the company’s insurance policies, and oversees some of the marketing, including the websites, Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, and the company blog. Horizon’s dedicated office staff will take the time to listen to your concerns and see that you are treated with respect and professionalism. Their commitment, along with the creativity and reliability of the management and staff, is what makes Horizon Landscape Company a business you can trust. Call (201) 848-0022 or visit www.HorizonLandscape.com for more information. Horizon Landscape Company H