Picture above: Hillarie Scannelli & Dan DelGercio (both trainers at !MPACT)
Photo by: Maria Ryan
Newsletter By: Hillarie Z. Scannelli (Co-Owner @ !MPACT)
DECEMBER GROUP TRAINING CALENDAR: Click on link towards the botom of our home page to view our December Training Calendar. There are quite a few updates and changes, so please take a peek. Just do your best to get here more often in December . . . We are eating more due to the holidays so we have to MOVE MORE too! AND we are further encouraging you to move more by discounting our “Drop-In” rate! Feel free to DROP-IN to any one of the sessions on our Group Training Calendar, and work with a trainer for only $20!! Here are some of the changes to our trainng calendar:
– EARLY START – Monday through Friday: All early morning bootcamps will start at 5:45 a.m. instead of 6:00 a.m. This extra 15 minutes really helps out those people who need to get to work on time! EARLIER START TIME BEGINS ON MONDAY, DEC. 3RD.
– BEGINNER BOOTCAMPS! These are brand new, 30-minute workouts being offered 3 days per week and are only $10 for “Drop-ins”. If you are already an Unlimited Training client, they are included as part of your training. So whether you are a new-comer looking to ease back into an exercise routine, or a seasoned !MPACT client trying to add another fat-burning workout to your routine, this new session is just what you need! Beginner Bootcamp is being offered on Tuesday and Thursday mornings at 9:00 a.m. and Wednesday evenings at 6:00 p.m. (Starts Dec. 4th)
– KIDS’ SPORTS TRAINING: We’re introducing a new style of training for kids ages 7 through 12/13. This type of conditioning will help your child improve their strength, speed, agility, balance and coordination. Even in a group setting, kids are challenged in an age-appropriate fashion. This is a 50-minute training session and was created for kids who have the desire to get stronger and faster. They will participate in fun timed drills so they can track their success, and will be using cutting-edge sports training equipment. Let us help your kids set AND reach their goals. Sessions are on Thursdays at 5:30 p.m. and on Saturdays at 12:30 p.m. New schedule starts Dec. 1st.
– ELITE ATHLETE TRAINING (ages 13-17): This is also a new training session being offered twice per week. This type of training will help your teenager improve their strength, speed, agility, balance, coordination and most of all confidence – and is for those who are SERIOUS about getting results and improving performance! Weight training will be introduced since their bodies will benefit greatly and rest assured, age-appropriate weights will be used based on each teenager’s abilities. The philosophy behind this type of training is geared towards helping teens build strength and speed through a variety of functional exercises, weighted drills, explosive exercises and athletic drills. Many Olympic and professional athletes are now training this way since it is proven to be extremely effective. During this 50-minute workout they will use cutting-edge equipment – and our trainers will teach them proper running form and training techniques to help give them that competitive edge. Sessions are on Tuesdays at 5:30 p.m. and Fridays at 6:30 p.m. New schedule starts Dec. 4th.
– See December Group Training Calendar for all the little changes during the holidays: Christmas Eve/Christmas Day, New Year’s Eve/New Year’s Day — and also the addition of the Winter Fun Camp Day and our Day of !MPACT Event on Dec. 9th.
ATTENTION COLLEGE KIDS HOME FROM SCHOOL DURING DEC./JAN. BREAK: For only $99, you can train with us (Unlimited Group Training) during your Dec./Jan. break. Get a jump start on YOUR fitness plan while you are home.
WE ARE OFFERING A NEW DISCOUNT FOR “KIDS SPORTS TRAINING” AND “ELITE ATHLETE TRAINING”: Please note that effective December 1st, we are offering special “discounted” rates for kids and teenagers. To promote this new program, our fee to “drop-in” fee for this training sessions is now only $15 – so stop in any time. This is an introductory “drop-in” rate for first time clients. If you train once per week for $79 per month OR our special discounted rate to train twice per week is at an amazing low price of $99 per month! If your child or teen plays a sport, they will greatly benefit from this training!
Please don’t forget we have HOLIDAY GIFT CERTIFICATES & !MPACT DRI-FIT SHIRTS AVAILABLE. . . Give someone you love the gift of being FIT!! Maybe you know someone who just hasn’t taken that first step yet. We’ll help them set goals and reach them in 2013!
A Day of !MPACT: On December 9, 2012, the fitness industry is joining forces to raise money for the victims of Hurricane Sandy. !MPACT Training is honored to be participating in this global humanitarian event created by Todd Durkin (world renowned fitness trainer who started this 501(c)3 non-profit organization so that fitness trainers around the world can help). As many of you already know, Todd was my mentor prior to opening !MPACT Training, and he although he and his family presently live in San Diego, he was born and raised in South Jersey (Brick, NJ). So his heart is with us, and he has created this nationwide event to raise money and help make an IMPACT. So please join us . . . No need to pre-register . . . and all fitness levels are welcome (adults and teens ages 16+). Here are the details for this event:
EVENT: Total Development Bootcamp (Beginners welcome – Adults & Teens ages 16+)
WHEN: Sunday, December 9, 2012
TIME: Two sessions — 9:00-10:00 a.m. OR 10:30 – 11:30 a.m.
COST: $20 (100% of proceeds going to Hurricane Sandy relief)
Cash or Check made payable: Durkin IMPACT Foundation
WHERE: 126 Stryker Lane, Bldg. 24, Unit 3 in Hillsborough, NJ (908) 428-7978
We’re happy to share two NEW Client Testimonials – FOR SPORTS Training
Let us help your child or teen succeed!:
TESTIMONIAL #1 – Dear Hillarie, Mike, and Dan: We signed up with you in February 2012 to work with our boys in preparation for the football season that started up in August. We wanted to let you know that all seven of the boys from our training group were selected to play on the Jr. Raiders JV Football Team – the elite travel program for 5th and 6th graders. Jaden Bailey, Jimmy Burke, Greg Koll, Joe Lubas, Robert Pasternack, Norm Washington, and Tommy Zdroik all made the travel team, and Jacob Lubas (who also trained with our boys at !MPACT) made the varsity team. The hard work they, and you, put in over the winter, spring and summer building speed, agility, strength, and most importantly confidence, has paid off. They’re still bigger and slower than most (they’re linemen after all), but the improvement from last year was dramatic. And as significant, the deterioration that typically happens during the winter and spring months was replaced by increased agility, stamina, and strength. Thanks for all you’ve done. Consider this a rousing endorsement of your program and a recommendation to all who want to make an impact! We’ll be back! –Norm Washington—
Response from !MPACT: Thanks so much, Norm . . . We were so proud when those boys (under the leadership of Coach Jamie Moore), went all the way to the Superbowl Championship Game AND WON!! We saw how aggressive they became on the line and what a difference they made to the outcome! Great season – we enjoyed watching them play! See you at !MPACT. –Hillarie–
TESTIMONIAL #2: My son loves playing lacrosse and for a few years now he has focused on getting to know the game and working on his stick skills. When he moved to high school it became evident that skills and knowledge need to be complimented with strength and confidence if he wants to realize his goals. We agreed that he needed to improve full body strength focusing on his core, improve agility and explosiveness while adding lean muscle mass. I knew that conventional retail bodybuilding/strength programs were not the answer. This was at the time of the Summer Olympics and I read about the benefits of the functional approach to strength training a number of the US athletes subscribed to. I was referred to !MPACT by a friend and quickly realized that the functional strength training they offer were what we were looking for. My son and I met Hillarie and Dan and we were both impressed by their enthusiasm and the interest they showed in his personal goals. We understood from our first conversation that training and exercise need to be supplemented with a balanced nutritional plan. Hillarie benchmarked my son’s current eating habits and my wife and my son met with Hillarie to review this and develop a nutritional plan. While this plan was focused on my son it also had a profound effect on how we eat in our household. The plan did not only cover his general approach to food but also helped tremendously with game-day and tournament food choices. Since starting the plan my son has experienced a marked improvement in his levels of energy, from the first to the last game on multi day, multi game tournaments. My son has benefitted significantly from !MPACT’s group based bootcamps which can be likened to having a personal trainer every time you go to gym. He mostly attends evening sessions and is continuously challenged by Dan. Not once has a session been boring or easy. He has gained 22lb of lean muscle mass and it is amazing to see the improvement in his balance and power. This has translated into better performance on the lacrosse field. Due to this his confidence has improved which has helped him on and off the sports field. All this after only four months at !MPACT!! — Regards, Louis —
Response from !MPACT: We love having Wian here, and love his level of dedication and accountability. He is getting stronger and faster every day . . . thanks for trusting us with him. We look forward to his energy during training! –Hillarie–
To read more testimonials from clients — and testimonials from some of the pro atheltes Hillarie has worked with, please click on TESTIMONIALS located at the top of our home page.
GET YOUR TRAINING & NUTRITION QUESTIONS ANSWERED . . . DEAR HILLARIE:
Dear Hillarie: I have a son, Ethan, who is 16 years old and plays football. Ethan’s coach told him to gain weight, yet he seems to eat a lot so I’m not really sure what else he can do. I am not from New Jersey, but my sister is on your email distribution list and told me you’ve worked with college and pro football players to help them gain weight or lose weight for their position. I’m afraid to let Ethan dabble with supplements since I don’t know if they are safe for his age. Are there any quick pointers you can give to my skinny son who has big dreams of playing football? Sincerely, Beth
Dear Beth: I LOVE working with young athletes who need to gain lean muscle for their sport of choice. I had the privilege of speaking to the Hillsborough High School Football team back in July to give them some pointers, and I’ve met with several families since we opened !MPACT to help their teenagers understand the importance of FUELING their bodies properly in order to achieve their desired results. There really is a “science” to it, and it is not just about eating senseless calories in order to gain weight (if that is what they need to do for their position) . . . Quality calories really makes the difference. Remember, proteins build muscle and carbohydrates provide our bodies with energy. Healthy fats are also a great source of energy, in addition to the fact they help lubricate our joints. So as you can see, we need all three (proteins, carbs and healthy fats)! With regards to supplements, I’m always hesitant to encourage teenagers to incorporate anything other than basic protein drinks. You are smart to worry about supplements because the FDA does NOT regulate these products. The only time you ever hear about a supplement being dangerous is often after it is too late . . . after a serious health condition or even death occurs. I recently worked with a 16-year old boy who became very ill after being told he should consume a 3000 calorie protein drink in order to gain weight. It’s no wonder his digestive system became completely overwhelmed – forget about the negative effect it had on his kidneys and his liver. Your body just can’t digest and assimilate all those nutrients at one time – especially when dumping them into your system so quickly. So my suggestion is to make sure your son, Ethan, is using protein drinks that have about 300-500 calories – and have 2 or three of these drinks per day in between meals . . . Don’t have all those calories at once. With regards to his meals, Ethan needs a balance of proteins, carbs and fats, so a breakfast of scrambled eggs with cheese (proteins & fats) with turkey bacon (protein) and a bowl of oatmeal (carbs) – plus a side-dish of fruit (carbs) would be an excellent start to his day. It would be great for him to take his multi-vitamins with his breakfast. Also, this large meal would take “time” to digest, so Ethan’s body would be able to assimilate much of the nutrients and calories. Make sure he gets up a little earlier than usual so he has at least an hour to digest. This is how all of Ethan’s meals should be (bigger portions, more calories – but a balance of proteins and carbs). I was able to help several NFL players gain weight during the 8-week period they were training with the TEST Football Academy, and the only reason they were successful, was because they paid attention to what they put into their body and they trained hard. They didn’t stock up on donuts and fast food in an effort to gain weight quickly, and they didn’t throw 3000 calories into their stomach at the same time with a high calorie protein drink. Remember, Ethan needs to incorporate weight training too – so that he continues to build lean muscle . . . Please stay in touch and let me know how he makes out. If you feel he needs a customized plan (based on his daily schedule and
his food likes/dislikes), please email me and we can set up an appointment to do so. –Hillarie–
ONE DAY — Winter Fun Camp: Reserve your child’s place today! We’re having a Winter Fun Camp Day on Friday, December 28th from 9:00 a.m. till noon for kids ages 6-13. Your kids will be doing fun sports drills, speed & agility, strength & conditioning, and sports games like dodge-ball and more! We have LOTS of fitness TOYS here at !MPACT, so your kids will be challenged and never bored. They will participate in obstacle courses geared to promote strength, endurance, coordination and balance. It’s a great way to keep them active during a school break. Children are required to bring a snack and we provide bottled water. If you would like to see what your child can expect from Winter Fun Camp, just click here: http://youtu.be/DHXy9grx_78 Space is limited, so please call to register your child: 908-428-7978.
Thinking about a New Year’s Resolution . . . Give our 3-Day Detox or our 12-Week Chose to Lose “Weight-Loss Challenge” some thought so you are ready to start right after the holidays!
3-Day Detox: Many people understand the importance of cleansing their bodies . . . . Getting rid of excess sugars, carbs, fats, processed foods, dairy products, gluten, alcohol and caffeine. A detox diet is also a great way to jump-start your diet plan in January, so please register for this detox diet so we can order the necessary supplements and get you started on your plan in the beginning of January. Hey, if you are thinking of entering our 12-Week Weight-Loss Challenge, then this 3-Day Detox is the best way to start it! Detoxing is extremely effective when trying to reduce cravings or trying to get rid of all that excess water we tend to carry around our mid-sections after enjoying Christmas cookies, extra calories and extra “spirits” during the holidays. This 3-Day Detox Program comes with everything you need to succeed for $29.99 . . . It includes your nutritional drinks for 3 days, along with a short food shopping list & typed diet plan to follow during this detox/cleansing process. You can start this Detox any time, just call us so we can order your supplies! You don’t have to be an !MPACT client to purchase this detox plan . . . stop in to see us!
“Choose to Lose” Weight-Loss Challenge: Just a play on words . . . Losing weight is a “choice” . . . You are either setting some goals and getting your mind right, or you might just continue to make excuses in 2013. Don’t miss out on this opportunity . . . Choose to Lose . . . If you lose the weight, then you win!! Many gyms and training facilities charge a fee to join their annual weight-loss programs . . . Well, if you are an !MPACT client (Personal Training or Unlimited Training client), THIS WEIGHT-LOSS CHALLENGE IS FREE AND YOU CAN WIN SOME GREAT PRIZES TOO! We wanted to offer you some inspiration and motivation so you stick to your diet plan for 12 weeks! If you have tried many times to get on track for success but found yourself starting over again every Monday, then maybe being accountable to us and our Personal Trainers is just what you need. If you are not presently a client, we’re happy to offer you our 3-month discounted rate for Unlimited Group Training – and then this challenge would be offered FREE to you too, and the three months would get you through to the end of the challenge!
So, who wants “in”? Will this be the year that you stop stalling? Will this be the year you make an !MPACT? How about some incentive? Not only will you have an amazingly fit body by the end of your 12-week challenge, but our winner will also receive FREE Unlimited Training for one month, along with a beautiful gift basket with home-made wine, a gift certificate for fine Italian dining, and more! Second and third place winners will also receive great prizes! Participants will receive daily diet tips and inspirational messages. Here’s how the program
works:
– You must schedule your initial “weigh-in” with one of our staff members on either January 2nd, 3rd, or 4th in order to participate in the challenge.
– You have 12 weeks to see if you can be the participant who loses the highest percentage of weight by the end of the challenge.
– Each participant will be required to weigh in every week to record their weight in a private file. Our staff will monitor your files to congratulate you if you are on track for success, but will also send you some additional motivation (via email) if it looks like you are struggling. You are sure to reach your goals on this program!
– You can follow your own diet plan or if you prefer to gain that competitive edge, you can purchase our FOOL-PROOF WEIGHT-LOSS PLAN ($29.99). This diet plan lays out a healthy eating plan so that you understand exactly how you should be eating in order to achieve
your weight loss goals.
– If you really want to take it up a notch, you can log onto my Beach Body website to order Shakeology (the healthiest meal of the day)! This is a nutritional drink that can help you reach your weight loss goals even faster. Many of our clients are replacing one meal per day with Shakeology and are achieving amazing results. To learn more: www.mybeachbody.com/Hillarie. You don’t have to log in, just click on “shop” at the home page.
NOW LET’S TALK ABOUT TRAINING DURING THIS 12-WEEK WEIGHT-LOSS CHALLENGE . . . Let’s face it, if you move more and eat less, you will have a greater likelihood of winning this challenge. Therefore, make a commitment to get to !MPACT more often – try for 4, 5 or even 6 days per week! If you can’t make it for training, then you should try to squeeze in some rigorous training at home. The best ones to do are P90X or Insanity, and you can order them directly from my Beach Body website: www.mybeachbody.com/Hillarie — click on “SHOP” and scroll down to order your videos! No excuses . . . let’s do this!
FAMILY FITNESS NIGHT: Mark your calendars for Friday, January 11th from 7:30 – 9:00 p.m . . . since we are starting our Family Fitness Nights again! These are held on select Friday nights, and they are a great way to get your entire family out together . . . Kids train with one trainer (ages 6+) and parents with another – and then we join forces for some fun dodge ball (parents against kids!). We finish off with a refreshing scoop of vanilla or chocolate ice cream to show that your hard work deserves a sweet treat. You must call to reserve your place – space is limited to 24 participants (908) 428-7978.
CONGRATULATIONS ARE IN ORDER!
CONGRATULATIONS to Hillsborough mom & friend of mine, Anne Finetto . . .Anne is a fitness trainer and is the Fitness Director at Rutgers University, and her photo was chosen (with some other fitness enthusiasts) to be hung on the wall in the new Lululemon store in the Bridgewater Commons Mall. Love Lululemon fitness clothing! What a nice surprise as I was shopping and admiring the posters of all these fit women — when I saw Anne’s photo! She is an avid runner and truly an inspirations. !MPACT Training will be doing some FREE training events in 2013 at Lululemon at the mall, so stay tuned for more info!
CONGRATULATIONS to our own Dan DelGuercio! In addition to being a Certified Personal Trainer at !MPACT, Dan has his BS in journalism and recently had his first article published in the winter issue of Fitness & Physique Magazine (see copy/picture below). Way to go, Dan!
!MPACT Training has a monthly drawing — with those who enter their email address on home page of our website – and they win BIG discounts on training! . . . Congratulations to: Kelly Thorp who won a $25 Gift Certificate to use towards any training or nutritional services! Contact us, Kelly, to collect your gift!
More on Hurricane Sandy Relief: October 29th is a day/night we will never forget. We knew Hurricane Sandy was coming but couldn’t be sure of exactly how much damage she would cause. We lost power in Hillsborough around 7:30 p.m., and were left in the dark for quite a while. It was only after we had our power restored that I was able to see the TV and witnessed the devastation to our NJ shore areas as well as to New York. Feeling helpless . . . the only thing we could think to do was start to gather clothing, food and toiletries for those who lost their homes – lost
everything they owned. We can’t thank our clients, friends and neighbors enough for the outpour of support we received when we announced we would be collecting items for the victims of Hurricane Sandy. We filled this truck more than ½ way! Way to come together, folks!
Also, here is a cool website: If you are looking to donate your time to help the victims of Hurricane Sandy and just aren’t sure how to get involved, this website lists specific people in specific areas that need help. You can just click on “I want to help”. Check it out when you have time: http://www.shorehelpers.com/
More about Hurricane Relief: Google has put together a mapping system for essentials such as fuel, pharmacies and hotels. On this map, you can view open and closed fuel stations and if they’re running low on inventory. Please see the right hand side of the map for navigation http://google.org/crisismap/2012-sandy
Lastly, please see the beginning of our newsletter if you would like to participate in a bootcamp dedicated to the victims of Hurricane Sandy . . . Day of !MPACT . . . December 9th!
DISCOUNT FOR DEDICATED CLIENTS: As always we listen to our clients . . . We had a few people ask if there was any way to offer a discount on Unlimited Group Training for those who continue to commit to their training. We’ve decided that YES, we are willing to offer such a discount to reward these dedicated clients. For any clients who provide credit card information and wish to register for three consecutive months at !MPACT, we will save you $15 per month on Unlimited Training! Your credit card would be charged on the first of the month through our EFT system. Let us know if you are interested in SAVING!!! And don’t forget – we are already offering a BIG discount every month for spouses who are doing Unlimited Training together. They will continue to save $25 each (per month)! We do our best to keep our personal training affordable!
Don’t forget to ask us about: !MPACT BIRTHDAY PARTIES (ages 6+): If you are looking for an awesome (AND different) way to celebrate your child’s birthday, WE have the answer. Party-goers will have the experience of a lifetime using state-of-the art training equipment, just like professional athletes. When working with exciting equipment like weighted ropes, plyo-boxes, agility balls, and ball rebounders — and then mixing in fun stations like a soccer kick, jumping hurdles, slide-boards, and a football throw (aiming for the center of a huge tire!), kids don’t even realize they are exercising. Couple that with fun, pop-music, and it is a recipe for a great time. Participants will finish off with some good old-fashioned dodge-ball. We can also customize the party based on your child’s interest in sports. We supply ice cream & bottled water for all participants. For more info and pricing, please visit our website www.ImpactTraining-Jersey.com. Click on “Training” then click on “Birthday Parties & Camps” to read more details about our parties, or call us at 908-428-7978.
BEACH BODY COACH – Hillarie Scannelli: Yes, you heard it right . . . I am a Certified Beach Body Coach, so if you wish to purchase an amazing nutritional drink to help you reach your weight-loss goals, please call me to set up some time to chat about Shakeology (the healthiest meal of the day!). Or log onto my site: www.MyShakeology.com/Hillarie. If you need some extra workouts to do at home or while traveling, you can also purchase Insanity, P90X, and more from my site: www.teambeachbody.com/Hillarie. You get one body . . . treat it “world class”. Stop stalling! If you need help outlining your fitness goals, just call me – happy to help: 908-428-7978.
Local Business Plugs:
You might be looking for a particular service – so let me refer one! These are all business I (personally) use and would highly recommend! There are some new ones, so be sure to take a look:
CATER YOUR HOLIDAY DINNER THIS YEAR!: Our lives are so fast-paced – having to balance so many different responsibilities. So rather than knock yourself out trying to host a large holiday gather, why not ENJOY your family and let Caffe’ Piazza do the cooking for you! Their gourmet Italian food is perfect for every holiday. I plan to use Caffe Piazza for my Christmas dinner – so I will be picking up my trays of food on Christmas Eve, and then enjoying my family on Christmas Day! They also have holiday gift certificates for their restaurant. They are located on Route 206 in Hillsborough (in the same strip mall with Stop-N-Shop). Call them for holiday menu: (908) 359-9494
*NEW – Origami Owl – Every locket tells a story, what’s Yours? They make great holiday gifts! Origami Owl Living Lockets are customized by choosing charms that tell the story of your life! Shoppers can personalize their lockets making our jewelry line unique! Pick your charms, pick your locket, add a decorative plate or custom chain and you’re done! Contact Betsy Toland via email at [email protected] or shop online at: http://betsy.origamiowl.com. Host a Jewelry Bar at your home with friends & family and earn your locket for free!! Order early for the holidays, as these lockets are extremely popular.
IN-HOUSE MASSAGE: Gift Certificates available for the holidays! You can have a wonderfully, relaxing massage right in the privacy of your own home. References available upon request – and I can say “I” am one of her satisfied clients! For info or an appointment, call Meg Shelton, Certified Massage Therapist at 908-369-9352.
VIDEO PRODUCTION: Kristyna Barbella – She’s unbelievable, and she can create great memories via video & pictures – and they make great holiday gifts!! Kristyna has been doing all my video work (even the latest one for my Fit & Fun Camp!). She is so creative and professional, and you will love your finished product. She also does web-design work. Check out her website: www.kbarbella.com
THE CIRCUS PLACE: Youth Circus . . . something new and different to do with your kids! Check out their website www.thecircusplace.com or e-mail: [email protected] 908-829-3784
WILDTREE Products: WE’RE MAKING COOKING QUICKER, EASIER, AND HEALTHIER ! From the appetizer to the dessert… Wildtree has it all. Breads, Muffins, Pancakes & Crepes – Culinary Blends – Soups Dips, Bread Dippers & Salsas – Dressings, Marinades, Glazes & Sauces — All 100% Natural — No Artificial Additives, Preservatives, MSG, or Food Dyes –Made in a Peanut-Free Facility. Offering In-Home Tasting Events If extra $$ each month would help your family, please contact me to learn more! Betsy Toland (908) 369-4698 [email protected] www.mywildtree.com/betsy
NIELSEN FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC has recently partnered with Premier College Funding in order to bring a more in-depth service in the area of college planning to our clients. With ever-rising college costs, affordability is on the minds of most parents and college bound students today. Are you concerned about how you will pay for your child’s college education? We will show you strategies for how to get the best education for your child at the lowest possible cost. We help families of all income levels find schools that offer maximum financial aid, guide them through the financial aid process and develop a cost-effective plan to pay for college, without sacrificing retirement or life savings. Call today for a Free Consultation at 908-359-7886 or visit us online at www.PremierCollegeFundingLLC.com .
HILLSBOROUGH PODIATRY . . . Attention Hillsborough Residents – Marc Mizrachy is a fellow fitness enthusiast and also a well-recognized Podiatrist in town. They are open 6 days per week including Saturdays and three evenings. Hillsborough Podiatry Group — 719 Route 206, Suite 107, Hillsborough, NJ 08844 — (908)431-5901 — www.hillsboroughpodiatry.com
WILLS: Do you presently have a will? It may sound like something you can put off, but wouldn’t you like to make sure your family is taken care of – just the way you want? Tiffany Moore, Esq. can help simplify the process so you can rest easy, knowing everything is outlined properly – and she’ll make sure you don’t forget anything or anyone. And we are not just talking about monetary issues – what about guardians for your children or your pets in the unfortunate event something happens to you? Everyone should have a will — Don’t put it off another day . . . Gain piece of mind: Call Tiffany @ (908) 797-3198 or email her @: [email protected]
MILLER’S SERVICE STATION: Hard to find a good and honest mechanic? We’ve got one for you . . . Mike Miller at Miller’s Service Station. Love supporting local businesses — Mike is a Hillsborough resident and just moved his business from Branchburg to Hillsborough. He is located at 600 U.S. Highway 206 South (the garage at the Shell station at the corner of Amwell & Rt. 206). Mike has helped us out A LOT with some recent car and truck troubles . . . give him your troubles (908) 429-9100.
NEW GENERATION IT – Thomas Liu, IT Consultant I had computer virus and almost lost everything on my laptop that was only a few months old! Tom was able to clean out my computer and all my data was saved! Keep his number handy (848)565-5269 or email: [email protected].
NORZ HILL FARM: Support your local farmers! Now is the time to stop and pick up your fresh fruits and veggies . . . Jersey corn, Jersey tomatoes, and more! Check out their website to learn more and to find out their hours of operation and where you can find their vegetable & fruit stands: www.norzhillfarm.com
CATERING SERVICES & PRIVATE HOME COOKING DEMONSTRATIONS – JDA Catering: J. Daniel Alfaro – Executive Chef: Do you need a caterer for a special event? Or maybe would you enjoy an elegant home cooking demonstration with friends? Maybe you you’d like to plan a romantic anniversary dinner for two cooked at your own home by a professional chef? If you need anything like this, look no further . . . Chef Danny is a sophisticated, executive chef who will turn an ordinary event into something spectacular. Danny catered our Grand Opening Party and even the breakfast table looked chic with beautiful yogurt parfaits in champagne flutes. You can see some of the pictures of his food displays by going to our home page – click on MEDIA then click on PHOTOS. You can e-mail Danny @: [email protected] or call him: (708) 426-8526
UPPERCASE LIVING: Betsy Toland If you love all the inspirational quotes and pictures on the walls at !MPACT, contact Betsy. Uppercase Living brings the incredible expressiveness of words into homes, transforming them into more wonderful places to live. Not only does Betsy provide a professional installation, but she also makes great suggestions with regards to colors and size. These make beautiful accents for your home! Wanna have an Uppercase Living Party at your home to get discounts on your own purchases, drop Betsy an email [email protected]
Childcare services – Hillsborough, NJ: Jenie Van Cleef is a young energetic Mom of three children, and can provide your toddlers and children with a fun and safe environment @ her Hillsborough home. Please call Jenie if you would like to obtain references or speak more about her availability. You can email her at: [email protected] or call her at: (908) 829-0363
INTERIOR & EXTERIOR RENOVATION & BUILDER CO.: Pro Builders Plus, Hillsborough — Walt handles everything from roofing and siding, to interior renovations, and additions, etc. – quality work at competitive prices: Walt has done work for everyone in my neighborhood! References available: Call Walt at 908-369-7562 (references are available!).
REALTOR: Are you looking to buy a new home or sell your current home? You really need someone who understands what you want and isn’t going to waste your time. Melissa is not only professional to deal with, but understands that families are the most important thing and so is the home they live in. Call Melissa Martin of Weichert Realtors — cell: 908-656-4070 or email: [email protected]
FRANKLIN MEDICAL GROUP: Dr. Steven DelMaestro (MD, Internal Medicine) of Hillsborough, NJ was approached to head up Franklin Medical Group – a new medical practice affiliated with Somerset Medical Hospital. Before taking on this new venture, Dr. DelMaestro had his own practice for 22 years, operating out of his offices in New Brunswick and North Brunswick (NJ). So . . . when is the last time you had a complete physical? Your health is so important – and so is finding a doctor who cares and actually takes the time to get to know you and your health history. Maybe you are presently getting medical care from a practice that is so huge – with so many different doctors that you feel it lacks that personal touch. Make your health a priority: 908-685-2526 (located @ Franklin Commons, 454 Elizabeth Avenue, Suite 210, Somerset, New Jersey).
SPORTS PHYSICAL THERAPY: This is a great place to go for any type of physical rehab – and boy, are did a great job on my lower-back pain! They handle everything from ligament sprains to arthritic pain. I have always had a strong core and lower back, but I guess my age (47), my strenuous training routine/6 days per week, and the long hours I spend on my feet every day as a trainer can often take a toll on my lower back. Every now and again, it just tightens up and I am in a lot of pain. I heavily rely on the physical therapists at Sports Physical Therapy to get me mobile and pain free again! They have multiple locations, and one of the partners, Jeff Erickson, is a neighbor of mine – great guy! Can’t say enough about what an awesome facility this is! Hillsborough location: 908-359-8800, Princeton (609) 419-0455, Somerset (732) 565-5455, Flemington (908) 806-2000.
DRAGONFLY.COM: Do you have a new business or a growing business that needs a “face-lift”? Log on to get more info: www.dragonflyds.com Dragonfly Design Studio will create your business identity, logo design, business cards, invitations and stationary, brochures & mailers, letterheads, and photo retouching & manipulation.
HILLSBOROUGH VACUUM: Besides selling vacuum cleaners and central systems, and servicing & repairing vacuums, did you know that they have an array of services including carpet cleaning, tile & grout cleaning, hardwood restoring, and more?! They are a local and trusted company for over 10 years! Please check out their informative website. www.hillsboroughvacuum.com
LIA SOPHIA JEWELRY: Contact Becky Regan @ [email protected]. If you are interest in purchasing anything please send Becky an email! ALSO, if anyone is interested in hosting a party, Becky will be donating $50 per party to Shelter Survivors Animal Rescue of Bridgewater.
TRANQUILITY ACCUPUNCTURE: Denise Janiec-Domino is a Certified Acupuncturist and can be reached at (908) 874-8344 (located in Hillsborough and Lebanon, NJ). Denise provides great relief to those with back pain and migraines – and can help in so many other areas (weight loss, fertility issues, etc.). Treat yourself to great things in 2011 – and consider making acupuncture one of them!
PLUMBER: J. Johnson Plumbing & Heating, LLC. Licensed and Insured (great guy – very reasonable – and reliable). Call “J” at 908-874-6619
Check out this great website: http://hillsborough.macaronikid.com/ This website lists all upcoming events and happenings for kids in our communities throughout New Jersey. Log on to see the fun local happenings.
IN-HOUSE PERSONAL TRAINING: Anne Finetto, Hillsborough, NJ. Unfortunately, I no longer have availability to do in-house training. Therefore, I am happy to recommend a colleague and friend, Anne Finetto (trainer & fitness director for Rutgers University). Anne will come to your home to provide “in-house training”. She can assess your present home-gym equipment or make affordable suggestions for basic equipment you will need — and she has some early morning timeslots and some other hours available for training! Anne has a dynamic personality and a passion for fitness — as I do – which is why I love her! You can reach her via email: [email protected] or via cell phone: 732-735-9835
PODIATRIST: Dr. Brandon Zuklie, LLC – Podiatrist: Treats any and all issues of the foot and ankle, from warts to stress fractures and all other athletic injuries. Treats children as well as adults, and accepts most insurance plans. Address: 1161 202N Branchburg (in the same strip mall near Phil’s Pizza and Texas Liquor — by Imclone and Chubb). Other offices in Piscataway and Monroe, NJ – for more info: www.drzuklie.com
In Motion Meals: Fitness by Hillarie (and !MPACT Training) supports and promotes “In Motion Meals”!! Whether you are an elite athlete who needs quality calories or someone who is simply trying to reach your fitness and weight-loss goals, then In Motion Meals is for you. Some of you have such a hectic schedule with your career or with your family (carpooling to a variety of sporting and social events for your kids), and you might be struggling each week to make healthy meals that can help you reach your fitness goals. I try to do a fair amount of cooking on a Sundays so I have leftovers to use for dinners during the week or for lunches during the week. But even that can be hard if you have a busy calendar on the weekends. In Motion Meals is a New Jersey based company that makes delicious (calorie conscious) meals that are balanced with proteins and carbs and made fresh (with no preservatives)– and then they use a special flash freezing process so these meals can be delivered to your door All the calories have been counted for you and are listed on the menu. All the proteins and carbs have been balanced for you – and the meals are home-cooked meals that are convenient and will help you stay on track with your diet plan. If you want to learn more about this great service, just log onto their website: www.inmotionmeals.com. If you decide to order some meals, please let them know that Fitness by Hillarie sent you. On the order page, just enter fitnessbyhill and you will receive a special discount. You must hit the validate button under the referral code box for the pricing to change.
BELIEVE IN YOURSELF . . . AND WORK HARD!
WHAT DOESN’T CHALLENGE YOU, WON’T CHANGE YOU.