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8 BAY AREA NEWS GROUP 000 ADVERTISING SUPPLEMENT SUNDAY, MARCH 26, 2023 Best Cosmetic Surgeon, Best Place for Faial, Best Cosmetic Laser Surgery Dr. Potozkin Delivering the very best care in the very best way is the simple philosophy behind Dr. Potozin's success in cosmetic surgery. "We make every patient feel welcome from the moment they walk in the door until they leave the office. We listen to what the patient has to say and address those concerns. We give advice and recommend treatments based on our extensive training with leaders in the field, our wealth of personal experience, and our commitment to excellence. For our cosmetic patients, according to Dr. Potozkin. "We always strive to do the right thing for the patient, as we value very high ethics, honesty, and integrity and stand behind what we do and will do everything in our power to get the best results," he adds. Dr. Potozkin is proud of selecting the highest quality staff to carry out these goals. The practice recently welcomed Dr. Barry Waldman, a board-certified dermatologist with more than 30 years of experience practicing general dermatology and dermatologic surgery. A graduate of Harvard Medical School, he completed a residency in dermatology at UC San Francisco. "Every day, we strive to be better than the day before," says Dr. Potozkin, who has been in practice since 1998. His team of 30+ employees works with the same goal in mind: "To provide the best possible care along with exceptional service." In 2005, Drs Potozkin and Brar founded "Vanity for Charity" in response to Hurricane Katrina. Since then, they have raised tens of thousands of dollars for local and national charities, including Stand Against Domestic Violence and the American Heart Association's Go Red for Women campaign against heart disease. In the fall of 2023, the practice will offer the recently FDA-approved Accure Laser to treat acne. Jerome R. Potozkin, MD 600 San Ramon Valley Blvd., Danville (925) 838-4900 mybeautymd.com Best Yoga Studio Dragonfly Yoga Opened in 2013, Dragonfly Yoga + Wellness will celebrate its ten-year anniversary this July. Located in downtown Livermore in a beautiful historical building, Dragonfly is part of the vibrant downtown culture and has built a loyal following. Yoga students take a class at Dragonfly, then walk to one of Livermore's downtown coffee houses or stop in at Sunday Farmers Market. The studio has some of the best yoga teachers in the Bay Area, and a welcoming community of students who consider Dragonfly their yoga "home." Dragonfly's Front Desk crew also regularly practice yoga and are happy to answer questions and help students feel comfortable in class. "We have welcomed many new students this year, and welcomed back a lot of people," says owner and founder Suzanna Spring. "The past three years have been so challenging for people of all ages. Studies show that having a regular yoga practice can help us adapt and thrive no matter what life brings our way. Yoga practice offers so much: strength, flexibility, focus, calm. And that is only the first layer of a very deep lifetime practice of Self-discovery. At Dragonfly we work hard to support students on this journey. People are surprised by what they CAN do once they begin." There are lots of classes: Gentle yoga, Beginner, Intermediate, and All Level Vinyasa Flow classes, Meditation, Yin, Restorative Yoga, Stretch & Balance. Dragonfly is one of the few studios in the area offering Prenatal yoga. Dragonfly also offers highly-rated Yoga Teacher Certification programs, events featuring local musicians, workshops, and yoga retreats. The studio is a 2,500 square-foot space with high ceilings and natural light. In-studio and online classes are available, so that students can practice with Dragonfly anywhere. There's also a popular summer outdoor class to bring yoga students in touch with nature. Upcoming workshops include Advanced Studies and a July yoga retreat to Greece. Adds Spring, "One of the best things about Dragonfly is the community that has grown here. It feels good to watch people discover yoga. It strengthens us–and softens us–and we all need both of those qualities." Dragonfly Yoga + Wellness 171 South J Street, Livermore (925) 961-7057 Dragonflyyogawellness.com S8 BAY AREA NEWS GROUP 000 Advertising Section SUNDAY, MARCH 26, 2023