Gentle Family Dentistry is known as the Lowcountryâs finest family-friendly dentist practice. Their patients range in ages and needs, but they can all count on enjoying a professional, knowledgeable and pleasant experience every time they visit. Striving to make their patientsâ visits easy, fun and painless, the team at Gentle Family Dentistry prides itself on providing top … [Read more...]
Signe Spine & Rehab LLC: Getting ‘Back’ to the Basics
According to Dr. Daniel Nemeth, owner and interventional spine specialist at Signe Spine & Rehab LLC in Mount Pleasant, there has .been a shift to put greater focus on conservative treatments of spinal issues. These approaches, he said, include core strengthening exercises and less emphasis on invasive treatments or surgeries, unless clinically recommended for issues like … [Read more...]
My Mother’s Keeper Assisted Living: A Place You Can Trust
Of the more than 17,000 senior citizens living in Mount Pleasant, 25%, or approximately 4,200, currently live independently. However, 69%, or almost 2,900, of these men and women will eventually need long-term care. Apart from moving in with family, which is not always a viable option, choices are limited to assisted living, memory care or nursing home placement. My … [Read more...]
The Charleston Menâs Clinic: By Men, For Men
Not every man hopes to be named People Magazineâs âSexiest Man Alive,â but most men wouldnât turn down the chance to feel better about themselves. Enter Medical Director Dr. Stuart Markovitz, the âguyologistâ of Charleston Menâs Clinic, where he and an all-male staff treat only men in a private, relaxed, professional environment emphasizing patient education and shared … [Read more...]
King Street Agency: When Times Get Tough
Insurance is one of those things that you generally donât think too much about until you need to purchase it or use it. Whether youâre purchasing a new home, reeling from a recent car accident or trying to provide financial stability to your loved ones in the event of a catastrophe, these can be some of the most confusing and stressful moments in life. Itâs in these moments … [Read more...]
Granite Bridge Wealth: Planning for Your Child’s Future
Saving for college â that dilemma challenges many parents in todayâs unpredictable economy. How soon should we start? How much will we need to save? Which plan is best? What if our child chooses not to go to college? Such questions can become overwhelming without sound financial advice. According to Brian Diffily and Brian Hartmann, co-owners of Granite Bridge Wealth, it is … [Read more...]
Their Grass is Greener: Grandscapes Fosters a Tight-Knit Work Culture
If you live in Mount Pleasant, thereâs a good chance that youâve seen the work of Grandscapes, Mount Pleasantâs premier landscaping company. What you may not know is that this locally-owned and operated small business is also a fantastic place to work. Owner Adam Dukes fell in love with the Lowcountry during a summer internship while studying landscape architecture at the … [Read more...]
Ravenel McAfee Construction: Historic Renovations and Custom Home Building
Two accomplished and highly respected contractors have merged their talents into one company, Ravenel McAfee Construction. Lee Ravenel is a licensed residential contractor with over 20 years of experience in the industry. Born and raised in Charleston, Ravenel spent his summers learning the trades of all phases of construction as he helped his father, also a licensed … [Read more...]
The Schirmer Insurance Group: A Family In Love and Business
Schirmer Insurance Group is family owned and operated by Sam and Gina Schirmer, leading a business that understands just how important family is in every sense of the word. Gina and Sam Schirmer both grew up in families that worked hard in running their own businesses, a shrimp boat captain and insurance agent, respectably. It was no surprise that their children were drawn to … [Read more...]
The Lowcountry Real Estate Bubble: Will it Burst Soon?
As we have watched businesses all around us struggle .to survive in this pandemic, one industry that has thrived, at least in the Lowcountry, is real estate. But what is the true reason itâs doing so well here? Bill Payne, CPA and assistant branch manager at First Home Mortgage in Mount Pleasant, said that it is a combination of many factors. In particular, he described … [Read more...]