Page 14 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • February 26, 2014 F O CUS on Franklin Lakes Businesses Dr. Elizabeth Ellen - Orthodontist Doctor Eyleen Ortiz of First Step Preschool Ellen D r. father of Elizabeth both enjoyed is 40 a keep third years teeth generation orthodontist. and Her for she grandfather on along and the of orthodontic practice, carries tradition helping patients healthy and functional a lifetime, the way improving the self confidence that comes from a beautiful new smile. Her professionally trained, highly capable office staff works as a team to assure their patients’ progress and success. Their approach is personal, developing warm relationships with their patient families during and after treatment. This relation- ship begins with a simple office visit for an examination and evaluation to determine if and when orthodontic treatment is in order. Dr. Ellen received her undergradu- ate degree at Tufts University, and spent a year at the Harvard School of Public Health before resuming her studies at the University of Pennsylvania Dental School. She completed a clinical clerkship in the Department of Oral Surgery at the Long Island Jewish Medical Center and received her Orthodontic degree from the Univer- sity of Illinois at Chicago. She is currently an Associate Professor of Clinical Ortho- dontics at Columbia University and is a member of the Craniofacial Team at St. Dr. Elizabeth Ellen Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center. She often speaks to children in grade schools about oral and dental health topics. She and her husband, Dr. Robert Pressman, a Livingston dentist, have a daugh- ter, 15, and a son, 12. They live in Franklin Lakes. Dr. Ellen explains that the majority of patients are ready to begin orthodontic treatment between the ages of 7 and 12 years. With the increasing popularity of adult orthodontics, Dr. Ellen enjoys treating many adult patients in her practice. Dr. Ellen offers a variety of budgeting options and makes every effort to maxi- mize the insurance benefits to which clients are entitled. Visa and Mastercard are accepted. Dr. Ellen has offices at 808 High Mountain Road in Franklin Lakes (201-891- 4606) and at 659 Valley Road in Wayne (973-694-8082). Visit online at www. drellenortho.com G First Step Preschool students using fine motor skills with lace-up cards. D r. Eyleen Ortiz is the director at First Step Preschool, located at 454 Pulis Avenue in Franklin Lakes. Dr. Ortiz has been involved in the field of edu- cation for more than 12 years, and holds a Doctorate in Education from Teachers College, Columbia University, and a Master in Education and a Master in Administra- tion. Her experience includes curriculum development, staff training and supervision, parent education, positive behavior supports in the classroom setting, and eight years of experience teaching students with and without disabilities. She has been published in the Journal of Positive Behavior Interventions and in ProQuest Dissertations and Theses. Dr. Ortiz is currently developing new programs to enhance First Step Preschool’s curriculum. Within the program she has put in place a new curriculum, “The Creative Curriculum,” which emphasizes literacy and mathematics. She has introduced several extracurricular activities such as Science, Spanish, Music, Yoga, Cooking, and Reading class to enhance the Creative Curriculum. First Step offers Mommy and Me Classes, 2.5’s class, 3’s class, and 4’s class. First Step will be offering academics as well as hands on fun in their Summer Pro- gram. The program will be offered for six weeks beginning July 7, Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. Extended hours are available. There will be fun- filled themes such as “Under the Sea,” “Let’s Go Camping,” “Summer Treats,” “Island Aloha,” and “Rootin’ Tootin’ Wild West.” Each theme will incorporate academic learn- ing in order to provide consistency in learning. For more information, visit www.firststepreschoolnj.com or call (201) 847-8198. Koko Fit Club brings you Smartraining™ et the results you want, in less time than ever before at Koko FitClub of Franklin Lakes, located in the Franklin Crossing Shop- ping Center, next to the Stop & Shop. Koko FitClub, a digital gym, is a fitness con- cept like no other using advanced digital tech- nologies to integrate personalized training, patented technology, and data driven results. Members enjoy Koko’s patented Smartrain- ing™ system because it is fast, customized, integrated and best of all, effective. Everything at Koko starts with a detailed assessment of your current physical condition measuring your lean muscle mass, body fat, strength levels, and other biomarkers. Then, based on the latest exercise science, and Koko’s proprietary algorithms, a unique strength, cardio and nutrition program is created that is precisely tailored to your body and goals. Koko’s Smartraining™ equipment leads you through every single workout, pushing you harder with real-time instruction, interactive coaching, and performance data. The pro- gram synchronizes to your body, dynamically modifying the volume and intensity of your workouts as you progress, for maximum results without plateaus. Every workout is different - - never boring -- and Koko’s friendly Certified FitCoach staff and encouraging community celebrate your milestones, both in-club and online. All you have to do is show up and Koko takes care of the rest. Every session is tracked automatically on your own personal, data-rich website that you can access from anywhere at any time. Koko’s hours are flexible and members are invited to workout on their own schedule. The club is open from 4 a.m. – mid- night and Certified FitCoaches are on hand to help during staffed hours. Founded in Boston in 2008 as the world’s first digital gym, the company currently has more than 130 locations nationwide. The Franklin Lakes club is one of the first two loca- tions in northern New Jersey with the second location only a few miles away in Wyckoff in the Boulder Run Shopping Center. Both of these locations are locally owned and addi- tional clubs are in development. Now is the time to experience Koko for yourself. Stop in and they will give you 15 days FREE: No obligation, no commitment. Visit the club, call (201) 847-0056, or sign up on the 847-0056, website at franklinlakes.kokofitclub.com. franklinlakes.kokofitclub.com.