DINI LEOPOLDO AT MORUMBI JIU JITSU/DINI KETTLEBELL
Dini Leopoldo was voted Best Personal Trainer this year — the first for the head fitness instructor at Morumbi Jiu Jitsu. A specialist in Russian kettlebells as well as TRx and body weight training, customers have counted on her to help them reach their fitness goals with expert advice, enthusiastic encouragement and solid support. Morumbi also claimed the Best Martial Arts Studio and Best Martial Arts Instructor (for founder Fabio Leopoldo) titles. Dini’s win makes the Ventura-based studio a triple threat in 2020. Photo by Cliff Montgomery.
Children’s Dentist
1ST PLACE
Sunny Smiles Dentistry For Children and Young Adults
789 S Victoria Ave. #204, Ventura
805-644-5516 www.sunnysmilesdental.com
READERS RECOMMENDATIONS
Children’s Dental Group
5101 Telegraph Road, Suite 104, Ventura
805-765-6448, www.spaceshipdentist.com
Sugarbug Dental
480 S Victoria Ave., Suite D, Oxnard
805-985-2400, www.sugarbugdental.com
Chiropractor
1ST PLACE
Matt Leonard, D.C., Coastal Chiropractic
700 E. Santa Clara St., Ventura
805-667-2260, www.coastalchiropracticventura.com
READER RECOMMENDATIONS
Ralph Wilson, D.C., Wilson Chiropractic Clinic
2000 E. Main St., Ventura
805-643-4176, No website
Ruby Kevala, D.C.
4125 Market St., Ventura
805-650-0495, www.rubykevala.com
Cosmetic Surgeon
1ST PLACE
William Starr, M.D.
3291 Loma Vista Road, #3, Ventura
805-652-6201, www.anacapasurgical.com/project/dr-starr/
READERS RECOMMENDATIONS
Michael Pickart, M.D.
3438 Loma Vista Road, Ventura
805-232-5688, www.pickartplasticsurgery.com
Adrienne Lara, M.D.
1801 Solar Drive, #155, Oxnard
805-220-9779, www.celebratingwomencenter.com
Dentist
1ST PLACE
Ventura Center For Dental Health
2807 Loma Vista Road, #201, Ventura
805-653-5606, www.venturasmile.com
READERS RECOMMENDATIONS
Johnson Family Dental
103 S. Mills Road, Unit 101, Ventura, 805-643-5026
5800 Santa Rosa Road, #101, Camarillo, 805-987-8782
www.johnsonfamilydental.com
Goldenberg Dentistry
5700 Ralston St., Unit 310, Ventura
805-642-4541, www.jagdentistventura.com
Dermatologist
1ST PLACE
Peter Karlsberg, M.D.
1190 S. Victoria Ave., #300, Ventura
805-202-4637, www.venturadermarts.com
READER RECOMMENDATIONS
Ross Kaplan, M.D.
3615 Las Posas Road, Suite F-100, Camarillo
805-484-2813, www.coastal-dermatology.com
Robert Jordan, M.D.
3400 Loma Vista Road, Ventura
805-644-9321, www.robertrjordanmd.com
Family Physician
1ST PLACE
Carolyn Chase, M. D.
2953 Telegraph Road, Ventura
805-652-5252, www.primarymedical.net
READER RECOMMENDATIONS
Michael Bailey, M.D
10885 Telegraph Road, Ventura
805-647-7704, www.primarymedical.net
Robert Warwar, M.D.
72 N. Brent St., Ventura
805-648-3063
BEST PLACE TO BLEAT AND BREATHE | The CABRA Farmhouse, 480 Kathleen Drive, Newbury Park, 805-551-8601, www.thecabrafarmhouse.com | The pandemic got you down? Get a goat. Goat yoga, that is. Yes, goat yoga is a thing. It may have started when milking goats got boring, but it’s taken on a following because it’s fun and the goats don’t judge you for wearing last year’s yoga pants or if your warrior pose is a little wobbly. So get outside and enjoy the cuteness and climbing ability of miniature goats at The CABRA Farmhouse. No joke — it’s fun. The CABRA Farmhouse offers goat yoga classes outdoors. The herd of small goats enjoy interacting with people and seem to become more curi- ous the more the humans contort their body into poses and stretches. Yes, the goats really do climb up on your body, and they won’t mind if you giggle or lose focus. After class, feel free to play a bit longer with the goats and give a shout out to Prosciutto, the potbellied pig. No, he does not do yoga, but he will pose for a photo. The goats at CABRA don’t just observe yogis. They also give milk for beautiful bars of soap and a com- plete line of skin care products handmade by Alexia Serrano. As the holidays approach, look for specially scented soaps. Past year favorites include mistletoe, with hints of peony, bergamot and honeysuckle. Class size is limited and sometimes fill up; be sure to call to reserve a spot. Attendees are asked to bring a towel or their own yoga mat, water and sunscreen. Plan to wear a mask and sign a waiver before class. — Kimberly Rivers
Fitness Studio
1ST PLACE
FitZone
4756 Telephone Road #3, Ventura
805-394-5103, www.fitzoneventura.com
READERS RECOMMENDATIONS
V-Fit Ventura Fitness Studio
805-535-4277, www.vfitstudio.com
The Vent
4013 E. Main St., Ventura
805-995-9030, www.theventhpc.com
Gym
1ST PLACE
Ventura Family YMCA
3760 Telegraph Road, Ventura
805-642-2131, www.ciymca.org/locations/ventura-family-ymca
READER RECOMMENDATIONS
Mavericks Gym
5171 Telegraph Road, Ventura
805-642-9600, www.mavericks.fit
Fitness 19
2721 S. Rose Ave., Oxnard
805-486-2219, www.fitness19.com/centers/oxnard/
Licensed Massage Therapist
1ST PLACE
Coastal Chiropractic
700 E. Santa Clara St., Ventura
805-667-2260, www.coastalchiropracticventura.com
READER RECOMMENDATIONS
Massage Envy
103 S. Mills Road, Suite 102, Ventura
805-644-3689, www.locations.massageenvy.com/california/ventura/103-s-mills-rd.html
BodySmart Medical Massage Solutions
2300 Knoll Dr., Suite A-1, Ventura
805-612-0968, www.bodysmartvc.com
Martial Arts Instructor
1ST PLACE
Fabio Leopoldo, Morumbi Jiu Jitsu
1182 Thousand Oaks Blvd., Thousand Oaks, 805-496-1610
3171 E. Main St., Ventura, 805-643-7717
www.morumbijiujitsuacademy.com
READERS RECOMMENDATION
Michael Cerminaro, TaeKwonDo Plus
676 E. Ponderosa Drive, Camarillo, 805-987-4777
5912 Telegraph Road, Ventura, 805-644-4777
www.tkd-plus.com
Beto Vilanova, Vilanova Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
2175 Pickwick Dr., Camarillo
805-465-0895, www.vilanovabjj.com
Best Martial Arts Studio
1ST PLACE
Morumbi Jiu Jitsu Academy
1182 Thousand Oaks Blvd., Thousand Oaks, 805-496-1610
3171 E. Main St., Ventura, 805-643-7717
www.morumbijiujitsuacademy.com
READERS RECOMMENDATION
Paragon Jiu-Jitsu Academy
3000 Bunsen Ave. E., Ventura
805-628-3229, www.paragonbjjventura.com
TaeKwonDo Plus
5912 Telegraph Road, Ventura
805-644-4777, www.tkd-plus.com
OB/GYN
1ST PLACE
Terry Cole, M.D.
3418 Loma Vista Road, Unit B, Ventura
805-639-9510, www.venturaobgyn.com
READER RECOMMENDATIONS
Srisawai Pattamakom, M.D., Ideal Women’s Health Specialists
2945 Loma Vista Road, Ventura
805-667-8003, www.idealwomens.com
Dignity Health Women’s Health Center
1700 N. Rose Ave., Suite 280, Oxnard
805-383-5270, www.locations.dignityhealth.org/dignity-health-medical-group-women’s-health-center
Optometrist
1ST PLACE
Kristopher Skromme, O.D., Two Trees Optometry
801 S. Victoria Ave., Unit 206, Ventura
805-650-2020, www.twotreesoptometry.com
READER RECOMMENDATIONS
Ona Shiroyama, O.D., Ventura Optometric Vision Care
1280 S. Victoria Ave., Ventura
805-650-9922, www.venturaoptometric.com
Tom Funnell, O.D.
1445 Donlon St., #12, Ventura
805-642-3777, www.visionsource-drfunnell.com
Orthodontist
1ST PLACE
Dr. Adam Lautt, Coastal Orthodontic Care
1730 S. Victoria Ave., #250, Ventura
805-650-1080, www.coastalorthodonticcare.com
READER RECOMMENDATIONS
Premier Orthodontics
2100 Solar Dr., Suite 200, Oxnard
805-485-1111, www.premierorthodontics.com
Dr. Ken Smith, Anacapa Orthodontics
2807 Loma Vista Road, #102, Ventura
805-643-1266, www.anacapaortho.com, kensmithortho.com
Personal Trainer
1ST PLACE
Dini Leopoldo, Morumbi Jiu Jitsu/Dini Kettle Bell
1182 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd., Thousand Oaks, 805-496-1610
3171 E. Main St., Ventura, 805-643-7717
www.morumbijiujitsuacademy.com
READER RECOMMENDATIONS
Molly Hill, FitZone
4756 Telephone Road #3, Ventura
805-394-5103, www.fitzoneventura.com
Darla Hoffman, Mavericks Gym
5171 Telegraph Road, Ventura
805-642-9600, www.mavericks.fit
Pilates Instructor
1ST PLACE
Kathy Lopez, Studio Be
1455 E. Main St., #200, Ventura
805-844-3425, www.studiobeventura.com
READER RECOMMENDATIONS
Eva Kettles, Fit Buddha
424 E. Main St., Ventura
805-901-3440, www.fitbuddha.com/ventura-studio/
Gail Desart, Mind and Body Wellness
1445 Donlon St., # 9, Ventura
805-654-8354, www.mbwellness.com
Physical Therapy Clinic
1ST PLACE
Two Trees Physical Therapy
2100 Solar Drive, Suite 204, Oxnard
2051 Statham Blvd., Oxnard
805-765-4773, www.twotreespt.com
READER RECOMMENDATIONS
Ventura Orthopedics
3901 Las Posas Road, Suite 4/8, Camarillo; 2230 Lynn Road, Suite 220/250, Thousand Oaks; 2221 Wankel Way, Oxnard; 2525 Erringer Road, Simi Valley; 3525 Loma Vista Road, Suite A/C, Ventura; 1145 Lindero Canyon Road, Suite D7, Westlake Village, 800-698-1280 www.venturaortho.com
Equilibrium Physical Therapy
673 Donlon St., #201, Ventura
805-339-9718, www.equilibrium-bpc.com
Pilates Studio
1ST PLACE
Fit Buddha
424 E. Main St., Ventura
805-901-3440, www.fitbuddha.com/ventura-studio/
READER RECOMMENDATIONS
Camarillo Pilates
221 E. Daily Dr., # 7, Camarillo
805-384-8044, www.camarillopilates.com
Studio Be
1455 E. Main St., #200, Ventura
805-844-3425, www.studiobeventura.com
Yoga Instructor
1ST PLACE
Audrey Walzer, Camarillo Yoga
5800 Santa Rosa Road, #127, Camarillo
805-484-8810, www.camarilloyoga.com
READER RECOMMENDATIONS
Sarah Ingram, Grassroots Yoga
2280 E. Main St., Suite B, Ventura
805-628-3676, www.grassrootsyogaventura.com
Pixie Kastrup, Grassroots Yoga
2280 E. Main St., Suite B, Ventura
805-628-3676, www.grassrootsyogaventura.com
Yoga Studio
1ST PLACE
Grassroots Yoga
2280 E. Main St., Suite B, Ventura
805-628-3676, www.grassrootsyogaventura.com
READERS RECOMMENDATIONS
Camarillo Yoga Center
5800 Santa Rosa Road, #127, Camarillo
805-484-8810, www.camarilloyoga.com
Ventura Pop Up Yoga
2950 Pierpont Blvd., Ventura
805-667-8455, www.venturapopupyoga.com