b"South Orange Dental CenterDr. Haniel Rosemond481 South Orange Avenue, South Orange973-762-2660 | southorangedentalcenter.comFortify Physical Therapy Alicia Ferriere 509 Valley Street, Maplewood646-822-9461 | fortifypt.comQ: The best part of Q: The best part ofbeing a dentist? being a physical therapist?A: Caring for families A: Educating patients about how tokeep their bodies healthy I've been practicing dentistry for 40 years and still loveMost people come to me when they are in acute pain. it because I get to care for families, sometimes multipleDuring our work together, I enjoy not only helping them generations, and work with my hands. The field continues tomove pain free, but understand what was causing the spark my imagination, enabling me to continually learn. I usepain. I can teach them how to recognize their body's that knowledge to educate my patients that their medical andneeds and warning signs, give them tools to stay healthy, systemic issues are often manifested in their oral health. create a plan that works for them and prevent future pain. Studio 509Q: The best part of beingBethany Pettigrew|Guada Basdance and fitness studio owners? 509 Valley Street, Maplewood973-275-0509|studio509fitness.comA: Doing what we loveRunning a dance and fitness studio never feels like a job. It's a privilege to share our passion of helping clients take care of their bodies in a mindful, holistic way. Through movement, clients find self-expression along with physical and emotional release. The work supports our own health, too, creating a full circle experience where caring for our clients enriches us in return.24/ matters magazine / winter 2026"