< PreviousAZFOOTHILLS | BEAUTIFIERS Justin Bach Massage therapist Justin Bach always had a strong desire to help people. Now, 19 years into his career, he is easing the pain and upping the repose of guests at the award-winning, renowned relaxation destination, The Ritz-Carlton Spa, Dove Mountain. Citing deep tissue and sports massage as his specialties, he fell in love with the industry after his fi rst class at Desert Institute of the Healing Arts. “I feel a sense of satisfaction when I see a change in the way a person feels after a massage,” says Bach. “I see a smile on the guest’s face, and they come out of the treatment room with better posture and them telling me that they feel relief and more relaxed.” In the coming year, Bach plans to continue his education within the healing arts, exploring the possibilities of CBD oil (one of the “big booms” in the industry, he says) and even taking a class to learn how to best help those who suff er from fi bromyalgia. 68 AZFOOTHILLS.COM Beautifiers.indd 163/5/19 3:50 PMMake it Fashion Attention-getting accessories and a fabulous wardrobe are the cherries on top of a confi dent self. Attention-getting accessories and a fabulous wardrobe are the cherries on top of a confi dent self. AZFOOTHILLS | BEAUTIFIERS @azfoothills #azfoothills 69 Beautifiers.indd 173/5/19 2:54 PMAZFOOTHILLS | BEAUTIFIERS Frank Isaac @ISAACJEWELERSAZ Jewelry is often the centerpiece of milestone occasions: engagements and weddings, Sweet 16 birthdays, anniversaries. And for the past 25 years, Frank Isaac, owner and designer of Scottsdale’s Isaac Jewelers, has been the one creating many of these glistening masterpieces for local celebrators. “Customers think of me as family. It’s all about trust fi rst,” he says. Isaac Jewelers specializes in wholesale diamonds, custom jewelry and watches, though Isaac says custom bridal jewelry is what he adores most. “I truly enjoy what I do and love the fact that I can put a big smile on a bride-to-be or a couple who wanted to redo their old jewelry,” he says. Isaac fi rst dove into the jewelry industry with a small boutique in Old Town in 1996; as of 2003, customers have gotten to know his fi ne jewelry at his high-end Kierland Commons shop. As he looks to the future in jewelry, he foresees smart-cut diamonds taking a hold of the industry, calling them the “hottest thing” he sells exclusively in Scottsdale. “It’s a diamond larger by the table so our 1-carat looks like a 1.25 and our 2-carat looks like 2.50. [The diamonds are] less money because you pay by weight and are a larger diamond by look.” Jewelry is often the centerpiece of milestone occasions: engagements and weddings, Sweet 16 birthdays, anniversaries. And for the past 25 years, Frank Isaac, owner and designer of Scottsdale’s Isaac Jewelers, has been the one creating many of these glistening masterpieces for local celebrators. “Customers think of me as family. It’s all about trust fi rst,” he says. Isaac Jewelers specializes in wholesale diamonds, custom jewelry and watches, though Isaac says custom bridal jewelry is what he adores most. “I truly enjoy what I do and love the fact that I can put a big smile on a bride-to-be or a couple who wanted to redo their old jewelry,” he says. Isaac fi rst dove into the jewelry industry with a small boutique in Old Town in 1996; as of 2003, customers have gotten to know his fi ne 70 AZFOOTHILLS.COM Beautifiers.indd 183/5/19 11:43 PMAZFOOTHILLS | BEAUTIFIERS Melody L. Sanchez @DESIGNDEAMORE “It’s important to me to create work that is truly meaningful and inspiring while encouraging women to be their true and best selves,” says Melody L. Sanchez. “The world of fashion and entertainment is for anyone who aspires to be a part of it.” Sanchez is the owner and creative director of Design De Amore, a creative direction and styling business; she has worked with the likes of FORD/Robert Black Agency, Tart Collections clothing as well as a variety of magazines and enjoys empowering emerging brands and talent with the tools they need to succeed. For Sanchez, fashion isn’t just about making a woman look good in the clothing she chooses for them; it is about pulling them out of their shells. “As someone who used to be shy and reclusive, I love taking these girls by the hand and showing them that they are fully capable of living out their dreams in a way that feels authentic and uniquely them,” she says. “It’s the best feeling to watch them come to life on set with the newfound confi dence.” Photographer: Chad Johansson; Location: The Brexley @azfoothills #azfoothills 71 Beautifiers.indd 193/5/19 2:54 PMWhat’s Up, Doc Marvels in the medical fi eld whose talents allow patients to look and feel their absolute best. AZFOOTHILLS | BEAUTIFIERS 72 AZFOOTHILLS.COM Beautifiers.indd 203/5/19 2:54 PMAZFOOTHILLS | BEAUTIFIERS Drs. Cristina Romero-Bosch and John A. Robinson @THESEXDOCS It is impossible to look beautiful if you don’t feel the part. That is where The Hormone Zone (a k a The Sex Docs) comes in. The husband-and-wife duo of Drs. Cristina Romero-Bosch and John A. Robinson have been practicing medicine and serving patients from all over the country since 2006. The Hormone Zone, located in Scottsdale, provides medical services with a focus on hormone-replacement therapy, age-management medicine, thyroid management with their unique system ThyroZone, nutritional IV therapy, aesthetic and sexual medicine, and performance optimization. Not only does The Hormone Zone off er results to its patients who are battling everything from thyroid issues to fatigue to weight gain to low libido, it provides personalized care, attention and time that many clinics are unable to off er. “We always establish a real relationship with our patients as we provide an elite patient experience of personalized care,” says Dr. Romero-Bosch. “We utilize innovative medical therapies to optimize the health of everyone we work with.” Because of their expertise and genuine desire to make a life-altering diff erence, “You saved and improved my marriage,” “You fi gured things out that no other doctor could” and “I got ‘me’ back” are just a few of the delighted reactions that Drs. Romero-Bosch and Robinson hear from thankful patients. In 2019, the doctors, who are also accomplished authors, are focusing on regenerative medicine and stem cell rejuvenation, something they are including in aesthetic services like the popular Vampire facial and particularly the O and P Shots for sexual wellness. “We see The Hormone Zone expanding in 2019 and serving even more patients,” says Dr. Robinson. “We are continually growing as we welcome more associate physicians into our practice. There is emerging science and clinical benefi ts with so many cutting-edge therapies, and we are always bringing these options to our patients at The Hormone Zone. It’s an exciting time in medicine!” @azfoothills #azfoothills 73 Beautifiers.indd 213/5/19 2:55 PMAZFOOTHILLS | BEAUTIFIERS Dr. John Badolato @DOCB_STUDIOBSMILES Dr. John Badolato is the founder of Studio B Smiles, which has locations in both Scottsdale and Phoenix, and is responsible for the fl awless grins of many Valley athletes. He is the offi cial team dentist of the Phoenix Suns, Arizona Diamondbacks, Phoenix Mercury and Phoenix Suns Dancers, after all. He’s been in the trade for 17 years, even mentoring with celebrity cosmetic dentist Dr. Bill Dorfman while in dental school. “I always knew that I wanted to help people, and being a doctor is something I knew I wanted to be at a very early age,” Dr. Badolato says. “I love seeing how improving someone’s smile for the better could change their lives.” In the new year, Dr. Badolato believes that straighter teeth will be more attainable as he foresees a reduction in cost of Invisalign and removable clear orthodontics, as well as improvements in digital imaging. Best of all, his heart’s as big as the smiles he creates, thanks to his work with Make-A-Wish, Banner Health Foundation of Arizona, Phoenix Suns Charities and the Pujols Family Foundation. Dr. John Badolato is the founder of Studio B Smiles, which has locations in both Scottsdale and Phoenix, and is responsible for the fl awless grins of many Valley athletes. He is the offi cial team dentist of the Phoenix Suns, Arizona Diamondbacks, Phoenix Mercury and Phoenix Suns Dancers, after all. He’s been 74 AZFOOTHILLS.COM Beautifiers.indd 223/5/19 3:51 PMAZFOOTHILLS | BEAUTIFIERS Dr. Suneil Jain @DRSUNEILJAIN As a child, Dr. Suneil Jain, owner of Rejuvena Health & Aesthetics in Scottsdale, suff ered from gut-related health issues. After a number of specialists in America couldn’t heal him, he was cured after a trip to a homeopathic doctor in India. Today, Dr. Jain has been in practice in naturopathic medicine for 15 years; his focus is on aiding the whole body as one’s appearance is a refl ection of what’s going on beneath the surface. “Naturopathic medical school training teaches a unique perspective of healing,” he says. “We are taught that the human body has an amazing capacity to heal if given the right tools. From day one we are taught to think of the body as a whole—every single cell is connected at an energetic level, what we call the vital force.” After receiving life-changing care in India all those years ago, Dr. Jain is paying it forward as he recalls treating a patient who was suff ering from various autoimmune conditions. “She came to me in complete disrepair,” he says. “After spending six months on my protocol, she ended up completely overcoming her issues. The naturopathic assessment and therapies had such a profound eff ect on her, she ended up applying to and attending naturopathic medical school.” @azfoothills #azfoothills 75 Beautifiers.indd 233/5/19 3:51 PMAZFOOTHILLS | BEAUTIFIERS AS THE YOUNGEST of three brothers growing up in New York, Dr. Lawrence Shaw was fascinated by magic. For more than 30 years, he has been creating his own in Scottsdale at The SHAW Center. “I was always drawn to magic,” says Dr. Shaw. “I was the kid who had the tricks in his pocket, making things appear, disappear. Card tricks. My parents wanted me to be a doctor. So, I think I was successfully able to combine the two because I feel that what I do surgically is magical.” Upon stepping in Dr. Shaw’s office, something sticks out among his plethora of awards and usual desktop doodads. That is a box of tissues for the happy tears that flow during many appointments. “Not a day goes by that someone doesn’t get teary-eyed,” Dr. Shaw says. Though his success stories are too numerous to recount, his wife and practice administrator, Lisa Shaw, recalls one particular story of a young woman who was burdened by her nose and turned to Dr. Shaw for plastic surgery. “She really had self-confidence issues,” says Lisa. “She came in to get the bandages off and had tears rolling down her face.” Two years later, before she was about to walk down the aisle, she wrote Dr. Shaw a letter. “Every day, she is thankful that he was able to give her the appearance that she needed to be more forward in life and introduce herself to people. It changed her whole attitude on life.” He is a magician, after all. The Evolution Dr. Shaw’s highly successful plastic surgery A THING OF BEAUTY BY MELISSA LARSEN | PHOTOGRAPHY BY MICHAEL WILLIAMS 76 AZFOOTHILLS.COM Beautifiers.indd 243/6/19 9:24 AMAZFOOTHILLS | BEAUTIFIERS career commenced in 1986, when he opened The SHAW Center in Arizona. “My practice started in the word-of-mouth era,” he says. At that time, plastic surgery practices did just that—surgery. But decades later, Dr. Shaw said that what has transpired in the industry is an “evolution.” “It was a journey from 1986 to now. There was no skin care, there was no Botox. Then, about 25 years ago, I decided to bring an aesthetician into my practice, which was pretty unheard of.” Since then, The SHAW Center has grown from a leader in plastic surgery to a trailblazer in non-invasive treatments, as well. More than half of the procedures performed at the center are non-surgical, says Dr. Shaw. He says that today’s patients don’t always have the down time needed for recovery, making non-invasive treatments a solid option. Injectables and dermal fillers, laser treatments, Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP), facial peels and skin care are all available at the Scottsdale office. Dr. Shaw’s team is also at the forefront of non-surgical fat-reduction options. His office is the only center in Arizona to offer a trio of the most cutting-edge procedures: CoolSculpting, EMSCULPT and SculpSure. While CoolSculpting and SculpSure are both proven to get rid of stubborn fat, EMSCULPT is the first device, using electro-magnetic energy, to not only reduce fat but remarkably also increase muscle. “This part excites me because it is forever-changing. Most of the advancements are on the non-surgical side. That is what people are looking for in our fast-paced society right now.” @azfoothills #azfoothills 77 Beautifiers.indd 253/6/19 9:25 AMNext >