< PreviousBEST PHYSICAL THERAPIST * Dr. Eric Hefferon – Impact Physical Therapy impactptaz.com BEST PSYCHIATRIST/ PSYCHOLOGIST Brook Choulet, M.D. Brook Choulet, M.D., is a boardcertified concierge psychiatrist, founder of Choulet Wellness in Scottsdale, and co founder of La Jolla Concierge Psychiatry in La Jolla, California. Choulet Wellness is a concierge mental health and wellness clinic located in Paradise Valley where a multitude of services are offered, including psychiatry, psychology, therapy, injections, microneedling and brow and lash care. brookchouletmd.com BEST RESORT SPA Spa Avania, Hyatt Regency Scottsdale Resort and Spa at Gainey Ranch hyattregencyscottsdale.com BEST SALON Luxxe B. luxxeb.com BEST SPA BOUTIQUE tie between Luna Spa, The Scottsdale Resort at McCor- mick Ranch (@thescottsdale resort) and VHSpa, Hotel Valley Ho (@hotelvalleyho) BEST SPIN CLASS The Madison Improvement Club themadisonvibe.com BEST SPRAY TAN Bronzed Humanity bronzedhumanity.com BEST TRAINER Jenna Homsey, GoFigure Personal Training gofiguretraining.com BEST VETERINARIAN Dr. Katie Kitchen and Dr. Michael Berman, DVM Animal Hospital at Grayhawk animalhospitalatgrayhawk.com BEST WELLNESS CENTER Quasar Quantum Healing quasarquantumhealing.com BEST YOGA STUDIO Metta Yoga At Metta Yoga in Phoenix and Scottsdale, experienced and diverse teachers curate classes including indoor, outdoor, aerial and even in the pool!that range from physically vigorous Asana flows to Nidra classes that are welcoming to beginners and seasoned yogis alike. “So many people have experienced one type of yoga and thought, ‘Yoga is not for me,’” says Metta Yoga founder Zuzana Kolinkova. “I am so proud that I have created a studio where people can try so many different types of yoga, at an affordable price point, and actually realize yoga is for them.” newmettayoga.com FAST FAVES * 2021 Winner DR. ERIC HEFFERON t * * * BROOK CHOULET, MD t METTA YOGA 60 AZFOOTHILLS.COM BES T OF OUR V ALLEY 2 0 2 2 HEAL TH & SELFThe care you need is one call away. 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An experienced designer will arrive at your home or business to create the ideal garden or patio setting. greengoddess.com BEST POOL COMPANY Venetian Outdoors venetianoutdoors.com BEST RUG COMPANY Arizona Rug Company arizonarug.com BEST WINDOW TREATMENTS Elite Shutters & Blinds eliteshuttersandblinds.com * * * * * FAST FAVES VENETIAN OUTDOORS * 2021 Winner 66 AZFOOTHILLS.COM BES T OF OUR V ALLEY 2 0 2 2 HOME & DESIG NAt Wipliance, we provide the latest home and commercial automation services for our very discerning clients in Washington and Arizona. And we know attention to the details matter. We work with homeowners and business owners to offer the latest in advanced lighting and shading control, audio video systems, and smart automation solutions. We’ll help you discover the solutions that work for your lifestyle. seattle l scottsdale TM wipliance.com 480.771.5500 audio video systems smart automation networking systems lighting control window treatments security systems Audio, Video & Automation Design and Installation ExpertsHOME THEATER BY WIPLIANCELEON SPEAKERS SOUND SCULPTURE LUTRON BATTERYPOWERED SHADES EXTERIOR LIGHTING DESIGN 68 AZFOOTHILLS.COM BES T OF OUR V ALLEY 2 0 2 2 HOME & DESIG N t LEE TRAVISAs a two-time-consecutive Best of Our Valley winner, Wipli- ance Owner Lee Travis chats about what’s new and next in smart home automation. AFM: Since your BOOV win last year, what’s new and exciting? Lee Travis (LT): Wipliance was hon- ored to be recognized as a top-tier Black Diamond dealer for Lutron Elec- tronics in 2021, and our company has grown more than 20% in the last year. We are excited to assist homeowners who are investing in their homes as a place to entertain, enjoy a favorite movie or create a serene and relaxing home space that works in harmony with how our clients want to live their lives. In ad- dition to our show home in north Scotts- dale, we are building out a new office space/showroom in Scottsdale that is slated to open later this year. AFM: What would you recommend for homeowners who are new to smart home solutions? LT: Prioritize the items that would provide the most benefit every day—repetitive ac- tions you do every morning (like turning on/off lights, setting your alarm system, closing your garage door)—and consider how streamlining some of these actions into an automation solution might save time. We recommend meeting with our team for an inspiration session to learn about what is possible with professional smart home installation versus what is available for consumers to buy direct so that you know you are making a wise investment from day one. AFM: What new smart home tech are you most excited about? What do you predict will be the next big trend in smart home tech? LT: Lighting! The invention and en- hancement of LED solutions means that there is no longer a one-size-fits-all ap- proach to lighting, and it is a very emo- tional response to see how the color and quality of lighting can affect how you feel in a space. We are excited to expand our offerings to tunable lighting solutions that allow you to dial in the correct color and brightness of light for different times of day with a single touch and even add pops of the full rainbow of colors for holidays and celebrations. We have a whole series of videos on our Wipliance YouTube channel educating our clients on the benefits of smart lighting solutions: youtube.com/wipliance. AFM: Are there any smart home solutions that are particularly suited for the desert environment here in Arizona? LT: The concept of the “Arizona Room” and outdoor living and entertainment is taken to the next level by partnering with Wipliance. We can bring your full media experience outside with TVs that are designed to handle the elements and models specifically designed for sun and shade. Landscape audio that is thoughtfully placed creates an immer- sive environment without alienating neighbors. Even outdoor shades can help keep spaces cool in summer and warm in winter; these also help to keep out bugs, golf balls and more. Land- scape lighting that works with a whole- home lighting control system allows your living spaces to extend and ex- pand. AFM: As you also won "Best Home Security" and "Best Home Theater", please provide an example of each of these and explain the thought behind the equipment. LT: Our security solutions offer peace of mind, whether you live in the AZ area full time or are traveling and need to be able to manage your property remotely. With com- prehensive monitoring services and high- resolution surveillance products, we enable our clients to rest easy, knowing they are fully protected. Our theater solu- tions have regained momentum in the last one to two years with the increased avail- ability of direct-to- stream newly released movies and services like Kaleidescape that offer theater-quality resolution and sound in the comfort of home. We offer am- bient-light-reducing projection screens, so theater environments are possible in more rooms, and our team of experts can work through challenges, such as tricky room configurations, to assist you with providing that immersive movie environment. This theater (pic- tured, opposite), for example, challenged us with its low ceilings and a long and narrow square footage. Wipliance was able to incorporate several rows of tiered seating, total light control and a premium audio/video system that is controllable from several interfaces, including touchscreen, universal remote and even the client’s phone. Learn more at wipliance.com and youtube.com/wipliance. BEST HOME AUTOMATION, BEST HOME SECURITY & BEST HOME THEATER WIPLIANCE * 2021 Winner * @azfoothills #azfoothills 69 BES T OF OUR V ALLEY 2 0 2 2 HOME & DESIG NNext >