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CURATED SPACES
Betsy Cahn & Linda 
Thibodeau
betsy@curatedspaces.art
linda@curatedspaces.art
curatedspaces.art
ALIGN WELLNESS STUDIO
Mindy Catron & 
Gwen Vigorito
15 Bleeker Street, Suite 103
Millburn 
973-376-4166
align-wellness-studio.com
intimidating, Dr. Christian says that is one of the biggest 
misconceptions she sees. “People tend to assume they are 
only for movie stars or that the process is far more invasive 
than it really is.” In her words, they are versatile, effective, 
and often much more approachable than patients expect. 
The larger point, though, is not just the cosmetic 
change. It is the confidence piece. As she explains, when 
people feel insecure about their smile, it affects how they 
carry themselves. When that changes, you can see it im­
mediately. “A more confident smile changes your day-to-
day life,” she says. “You see their whole personality change 
when they have that confidence.”
The process starts with conversation, not correction. 
It is about understanding each patient, talking through 
what they want and figuring out what will actually work 
for them, because everyone needs something different. 
Once that happens, the results can be bigger than people 
expect. Patients may come in hoping to improve their 
smile, she says, but often leave realizing the real shift was 
in how they feel.
These different kinds of refreshes are not all that differ­
ent. They are all about reducing friction and helping peo­
ple move through their lives with a little more ease. They 
offer 
relief 
from the quiet 
accumulation 
of stress that 
builds 
when 
things are just 
slightly off for 
too long.
M a y b e 
that 
is 
the 
real 
appeal 
of a spring 
refresh. 
Not 
becoming 
a 
whole new person by May, just feeling a little more like 
yourself again. A home that works better. A body that 
feels stronger. A smile you are not overthinking. Nothing 
too dramatic, just a few thoughtful changes that make 
the season ahead feel lighter, easier and a little more fun 
to step into. 
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VILLAGE DENTAL GROUP
Dr. L. Dawn Christian, D.D.S.
71 Valley Street, Suite 101
South Orange
973-761-4800
southorangedentist.com
Our Infant-Toddler teachers have a long tenure and create a safe 
and intentional learning environment that promotes development 
and building social and emotional bonds with other children.  
Visit our environment where love causes learning.  
♥ Enrichment programs for our infants, toddlers, and preschoolers
♥ Spanish program
♥ Indoor gymnasium (physical education teacher on-site) 
♥ On-site playground  
♥ On-site recycling program and composting
♥ Introduction of gardening and aquaponics
401 Valley Street, South Orange | 973.378.5906 | info@villagebabies.com
Village Babies Development Center  
is Growing!
We’re Expanding our Infant-Toddler Program
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Intentional learning through a combination of teacher-led and 
child-led lessons through a balance of play, discovery, and planning 
equates to a child that is prepared to enter grade school. 
Our Pre-school and Pre-K Program is Expanding Too 
Hours of operation: 7:30 am-6:00 pm (Full-time only)
At Village Dental Group, cosmetic care 
begins with comfort, clarity and a person­
alized plan. 

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