Entries for February 2010

7 Questions with Dr. Leslie Bulyaki of Active Health Centers

Dr. Leslie Bulyaki inside Active Health Centers at 5315 N. Sheridan

Can you tell us a little about your business and how long it has been located in Edgewater?

In addition to Chiropractic Care, Sheri Lake, P.T. offers Physical Therapy with a yoga twist.  Active Health Centers has been a part of the Edgewater Community providing Chiropractic care and Physical Therapy since 2001!  We are located at the Breakers of Edgewater Beach at 5315 N Sheridan Road.

Can you give us a brief overview of your health and wellness services?

We are providers of Chiropractic care, Physical Therapy, and Massage Therapy. We treat all neuromusculoskeletal ailments and injuries.  We provide care for injuries resulting from auto, work, sports, and everyday activities.

What are the top three keys to Active Health’s success?

First and foremost we treat every patient as if they are our family! We also offer quality care to all who enter our office. Finally, with a combined total of over 30 years of experience, Sheri and I integrate Chiropractic and Physical Therapy to get our patients back to their active lifestyles!

What do you like best about having your business located in Edgewater?

We love the diversity that Edgewater has to offer.  We enjoy visiting the various restaurants and retail stores.  We especially love the close proximity to the lakefront!

How has the Edgewater Chamber of Commerce helped your business?

The Edgewater Chamber offers networking and instructional opportunities with other business owners. Just as importantly the Chamber offers smaller businesses like Active Health Centers the opportunity to be heard as part of a community when it comes to municipal affairs.

What advice do you have for other businesses in the neighborhood?

The most important thing for a small business is teamwork.  A small business in any neighborhood must become a part of the community in which they serve.  To understand how you can be a better business member is to understand the people of your community.

Do you have any exciting news you would like to share with Chamber members and the neighborhood?

Absolutely!   Come and visit us at State Representative Harry Osterman’s 2010 Senior Health Fair on Friday, March 19^th.  Please visit us online, anytime at www.activehealthcenters.com Our website offers a wealth of health related information and more!

On Wednesday, February 17 join us at the Sweetheart of Edgwater party at Ethiopian Diamond located at 6120 N. Broadway from 5:45pm to 7:45pm. The night will be filled with delicious Ethiopian food and the presentation of the "Sweetheart of Edgewater" award.

Plus, we've invited Michael Slater, founder of SpeedNetworking.com, to host a round of networking fun. Speed Networking was developed to effectively match business professionals for the advancement of career and business objectives, so don't forget your business cards! We've also asked the Rotary Club of Chicago Far North to present during the evening, so you'll have the opportunity to meet a few local Rotarians and learn more about their great organization.

RSVP & Tickets

RSVP to the Edgewater Chamber of Commerce at 773-561-6000 or info@edgewater.org.  Admission is $20 for Chamber members and Rotary members who pre-register. $25 for non-members and tickets purchased the evening of the event. You can also purchase tickets online at https://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/97713.