outstanding WOMEN
Heidi
Durand-Lenz
Owner/Operator
Bow chika
Wow Town
WITH A
BACKGROUND IN
telecommunications, this
dog-loving woman has
turned her passion into her career. After
purchasing Bow chika Wow Town in
2017, Heidi has taken this facility to the
next level, most recently winning Best
Doggie Daycare in the West Bay. When
asked to explain the success Heidi replies:
“Being present, working hard and the
support of an amazing husband. You can’t
build relationships if you are not there.”
When asked what makes her most proud
of the business, Heidi replies: “My staff,
hands down! I have the most dedicated
and dog loving staff in the industry! And
when a pet parent tells me how much their
dog loves coming to my facility, that is
what I am most proud of.”
27 Meadow Street
Warwick, RI 02886
401.737.2900
SPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTION
Candida
Castillo, D.M.D.
C.A.G.S., F.A.G.D.
Holistic Dentist
The Aesthetic
Dental Studio of RI
DR. CASTILLO IS A HOLISTIC
DENTIST that provides comprehensive
dental treatment with the philosophy of
Whole-Body Well-Being. With many years
of experience in her mercury free practice,
she follows the SMART protocol for
amalgam safe removal, cosmetic dentistry,
sedation dentistry, implant and gum
disease treatment. Speaking three
languages and with her unique practice,
she delivers treatment plans based on
Mouth-Body Connection. She is
knowledgeable in up-to-date changes in
dentistry and is very active in the
community in diverse events promoting
the importance of oral health.
2148 Mineral Spring Avenue
North Providence, RI 02911
401.232.7777
smileri.com
Cheryl
Turnquist Pamela Steere
Maloof
Owner Head Coach, Farm Owner
Providence Pilates
Center Faith Hill Farm
IN 2001, CHERYL
OPENED HER
STUDIO so that she could share her
love and the benefits of pilates with the
greater community. From Reformer to
Pilates Mat, we offer a fully equipped
studio with the traditional Gratz
apparatus. We are proud to provide a
welcoming and encouraging space
where everyone can discover the
physical and mental benefits of classical
pilates. We have been awarded Best of
Rhode Island ® by Rhode Island
Monthly twice. By closely observing
and listening to clients, we are able to
help them achieve their workout goals
and create a healthier life with greater
strength, stamina, stretch and stability. FHF IS ALSO HOME TO
THE FAITH HILL FARM
FOUNDATION (founded
2017, 501c3), which
promotes equine assisted
psychotherapy and equine assisted learning.
With partners such as Saint Mary’s Home for
Children, the foundation works to heal
individuals who have dealt with emotional
adversity. We are thrilled to have launched our
monthly grief support group in 2020, which is
free to anyone. Additionally, the FHFF
specializes in school groups, veterans and
corporate team building, especially to support
the new corporate cultures. Established in 1991
in East Greenwich, Faith Hill Farm is a
full-service equestrian facility with an all-
weather covered arena. FHF offers training,
lessons, boarding, sales and summer camp.
With almost thirty years of expertise in dressage
and eventing, owner and sole proprietor Pam
Maloof provides utmost care and impeccable
service to all her clients, from competitive riders
to beginners.
5 Lincoln Avenue
Providence, RI 02906
401.480.0193
providencepilatescenter.com 2056 Division Road
East Greenwich, RI 02818
401.524.1788
faithhillfarmri.com
108 RHODE ISLAND MONTHLY l
APRIL 2020
Alisia St.
Florian
Board of Trustees
President
The Wheeler
School
THE FIRST
ALUMNA to lead
The Wheeler School
Board of Trustees in nearly forty years is
attorney Alisia St. Florian `86. “I think
of Wheeler as the place I grew up,” she
says. “I am so proud to serve as
president of the Board of Trustees at a
school that has meant and continues to
mean so much to me.”
A partner at Murphy, Hesse, Toomey &
Lehane, LLP, where she is a member of
the firm's Special Education Law Group,
she co-founded and has co-chaired the
Massachusetts Bar Association
Education Law Group. She is a past
co-chair of the Massachusetts Bar
Association Juvenile and Child Welfare
Section Counsel.
The Wheeler School
216 Hope Street
Providence, RI 02906
401.421.8100
wheelerschool.org
Jennifer Vieira
Owner
Salon 707
SALON 707 IS A
UNIQUE AND
CHARISMATIC full
service salon, owned and
operated by Jennifer
Vieira since 2014.
Jennifer has more than twenty-three years
of experience in the industry and has
established an exceptionally talented team
of seventeen, offering hair, skin and nail
services. Over the years the salon has
been nominated for and awarded a
multitude of accolades including Projo
Readers Choice and a Best of from Rhode
Island Monthly. From the moment you
walk through the doors you will be met
with an incredibly upbeat and energetic
vibe from the ladies who will likely offer
you a coffee or a glass of champagne as
you await being pampered.
Salon 707, llc.
707 Quaker Lane
West Warwick, RI 02893
401.822.4420
Facebook: @Salon707llc