October 8, 2014 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • Page 15 ����� in business Dr. Elizabeth Ellen - Orthodontist D r. Elizabeth Ellen is a third generation orthodontist and is celebrating 20 years in practice. Her grandfather and father both enjoyed 40 years of orthodontic prac- tice, and she carries on the tradition of helping patients keep teeth healthy and functional for a lifetime, along the way improving the self confidence that comes from a beautiful new smile. Her professionally trained, highly capa- ble office staff works as a team to assure their patients’ progress and success. Their approach is personal, developing warm rela- tionships with their patient families during and after treatment. This relationship begins with a simple office visit for an examination and evaluation to determine if and when orth- odontic treatment is in order. Dr. Ellen received her undergraduate 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 University of Illinois at Chicago. She has served as an Associate Professor of Clini- Dr. Elizabeth Ellen cal Orthodontics at Columbia University and as a member of the Craniofacial Team at St. 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 daughter, 15, and a son, 12. They live in Franklin Lakes. Dr. Ellen explains that the majority of patients are ready to begin orthodontic treat- ment between the ages of 7 and 12 years. With the increasing popularity of adult ortho- dontics, Dr. Ellen enjoys treating many adult patients in her practice. Dr. Ellen offers a variety of budgeting options and makes every effort to maximize 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. Keep fit with Pamela Mayer M ayer’s Fitness draws on Pamela Mayer’s 25 years of experience in the health and fitness industry. At 56 years young, Pamela under- stands the changes women go through as she teaches mem- bers to bring balance to their bodies and minds. Together with her trainers, Jackie Malec and Anne Scar- lato, Pamela makes sure mem- bers’ goals are respected and achieved. Their instruction is always highly creative and chal- lenging, making the experience Pamela Mayer is flanked by trainers Jackie Malec, left, fun and always effective. and Anne Scarlato. Fitness training at Mayer’s includes, boxing, kickboxing, Pilates, strength training, post- rehab, yoga, boot camp training, senior training, and sport-specific training. Solo and small group training sessions are available. “You must mix it up in all ways to be at all effective,” Pamela says. Mayer’s Fitness is an authorized independent clinic approved by Ideal Protein to promote the Ideal Protein Weight Loss Method and sell Ideal Protein products, exclusively available from Ideal Protein-approved health care professionals and trained coaches. Pamela and her trained coaches provide their clients with valu- able educational nutrition knowledge to help sustain results on a long-term basis with this medical-grade 4-phase diet. Since the diet’s inception in April of 2008, clients have lost many hundreds of pounds, and most importantly, have gained lifetime knowledge to stay fit. Pamela finally has members who can truly see what all the fitness training has produced. “Members want to see results — not just feel results, which makes this combination of diet with exercise the only way to go,” Pamela adds. Established in 1994, Mayer’s Karate and Fitness looks forward to helping create BALANCE in your hectic life. Open seven days a week from 5 a.m., Mayer’s is conveniently located in North Haledon’s High Mountain Plaza, just two miles from the Franklin Lakes Market Basket Shopping Center. Get started today! Call (973)238-8600. Fall color ablaze at Devon Fine Jewelry njoy tacular E Fine Jewelry’s fall fashion color Oct. at 30 in Devon spec- Gem Roundtable. DFJ owner Nancy Schuring has invited gem cutter Roger Dery back for this popu- lar event, which will begin at 7 p.m. Devon features the area’s largest selection of colored gems, and roundtable partici- pants will be able to handle over 120 varieties. This event is a learning experience and a unique purchasing opportunity. Seats fill up quickly, though, so Nancy Schuring and Julie reserve now! This year, a bit of movie magic has been afoot at Devon. Nancy and the Devon Foundation, her charitable organization, will soon be featured in “Sharing the Rough,” a full-length documen- tary. The filmmakers follow a gem from the mine to the necklace of a collector. Clips may be viewed at www.sharingtherough.com. Those who “like” the website on Facebook will receive updates about upcoming screenings. Nancy launched the Devon Foundation to support lapidary schools in Africa, including the Arusha Vocational School in Tanzania. The foundation provides scholarships for African lapidary students, many of whom are women. The foundation is now helping to expand the Arusha School and will be provid- ing new equipment. Nancy says that a new Tanzanian law requires that all gems mined in that country must be cut before exportation. As a result, demand for those with lapidary skills is on the rise. To meet local customers’ demand for diamonds, Devon will hold an engage- ment ring sale from Oct. 15 through Nov. 15. This event will feature ring styles from A. Jaffe, Gottlieb, Gabriel & Co., and the Devon Signature Line. Hundreds of mounting styles and diamonds will be available, and those who purchase a com- pleted ring will receive a 25 percent discount on the mounting. Located 303 Franklin Avenue in Wyckoff, Devon Fine Jewelry is open Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday from 10-6, Thursday until 8, and Saturday from 10-5. Call (201) 848-8489 or visit www.devonfinejewelry.com. Be sure to “like” Devon Fine Jewelry on Facebook. Wyckoff Florist: Fifty and fabulous! W yckoff Florist is cel- ebrating its 50 th Anni- versary this year, and owner Dottie Van Der Horn is mark- ing the occasion with a special commemorative campaign. Dottie is now in the process of distributing bouquets of one dozen roses to 50 deserving members of the community. “The campaign is our way of honoring our founder, Rose Fernandez, who established Wyckoff Florist – “Home of the Pink Vans” -- back in 1964. This is something Rose would have Owner Dottie Van Der Horn and staff. enjoyed,” Dottie says of the program. “It’s been so reward- ing to hear some of the recipients’ stories.” Dottie points out that the business has been family-owned since its inception, although it has been in the hands of two different families. Dottie’s experienced staff includes two prior flower shop owners, Linda and Fran, and three other long- time employees. This conveniently located shop handles all aspects of floral design from inti- mate parties to large events. Those who are planning events are invited to step into Wyckoff Florist’s private consultation area to speak with a floral expert. Dottie adds that, when flowers are needed to express sympathy, Wyckoff Flo- rist’s staff members take special care to provide appropriate arrangements that convey the right emotions. “We have many thank you notes on the wall,” Dottie adds. The shop also carries plants, custom silk arrangements, wreaths, and many gift items. As a Teleflora member, Wyckoff Florist is able to send flowers throughout the world. Visit wyckoffflorist.com, call (201) 891-0232 or 866-858-PINK, or stop by at 265 Godwin Avenue, Wyckoff. Hours are 9-5 p.m. Monday, 9-5:30 Tuesday through Friday, and 9-3 on Saturday. Be sure to wish Dottie and her staff a happy Golden Anniversary!