HEALTH & BEAUTY

ACUPUNCTURE, CHIROPRACTIC & MASSAGES

Aventura Chiropractic Care Center: Takes care of those suffering from back, shoulder and neck pain as well as those suffering from whiplash in auto accidents. Can also make same-day appointments. Location: 20475 Biscayne Blvd. Suite G6, Aventura. Phone: 305-937-3700.

Baum Chiropractic Clinic: Dr. Michael Baum, Dr. Gordon Braun and their staff offer chiropractic care, exercise, acupuncture, electrical muscle stimulation and other drug-free treatments. There is a yoga studio on premises too. Location: 1175 71st St., Miami Beach. Phone: 305-864-1419.

Carol & Kim’s: Has at least 50 licensed massage therapists on staff knowledgeable in all therapeutic disciplines. Because C&K therapists are legion, one can be sent to your hotel, office and home in 30 minutes, seven days a week, up to 12 a.m. Phone: 305-270-0044

Jay M. Holder: Does acupuncture, Chinese herbal medicine, chiropractic and ear acupuncture. Location: 975 41st St., Suite 500, Miami Beach. Phone: 305-534-3635.

Lincoln Road Chiropractic Center: Dr. William Moyal has practiced chiropractic medicine and helped people who experience various kinds of physical traumas re-achieve a healthy state of being for years. Customers include neighbors, professional athletes and celebrities. Services include “taking care of families,” sports injuries and auto accident cases. Location: 940 Lincoln Road, Suite 311, Miami Beach. Phone: 305-531-2933.

Massage By Design: Specializes in massage therapy and acupuncture. Also provides waxing, manicures, pedicures and facials. Location: 959 West Ave., Suite 13, Miami Beach. Phone: 305-532-3112.

Meridian Health Care Center: Dr. Amy Chen, certified in acupuncture and herbology, offers treatment to stop smoking, control pain and help weight loss. Location: 333 41st St., Suite 510, Miami Beach. Phone: 305-673-1060.

Rosenkranz Chiropractic Therapy Centers: Dr. Bruce Rosenkranz uses electrical stimulation, traction machines, acupuncture and good old-fashioned chiropractic twisting to make his patients feel better. Location: 960 41st St. Suite 120, Miami Beach. Phone: 305-531-6299.

Surfside Pain Control Center Inc.: Dr. Vera Vasershteyn offers traditional acupuncture. Free consultation. Location: 260 95th St. Suite 206, Surfside. Phone: 305-861-0078.

COSMETIC SURGERY AND SERVICES

Apex: Features Dermabrasion, the only proven method to rid your skin of wrinkles, large pores, uneven skin and moderate acne. Best of all, you’ll be able to go right back to work or resume your regular activities in just one hour. Location: 446 41st St., Miami Beach. Phone: 305-534-7255.

Aventura Center for Cosmetic Surgery: State-of-the-art facility meets or exceeds state requirements for a safe operating facility. Founder Dr. Sam Gershenbaum performs face-lifts, breast surgery, liposuction/liposculpture, labia minora reduction, cosmetic surgery of the nose, tummy tuck, eyelid surgery, hair transplant surgery, male pec implants, gluteal implants. Location: 2954B Aventura Blvd., Aventura. Phone: 305-933-1838.

Dr. Martin Zaiac: Dr. Zaiac, a board-certified and licensed dermatologist, is a master of purified botulinum toxin type A, aka Botox. A safe procedure used cosmetically for the reduction of facial lines, Zaiac has performed the procedure on models, celebrities, professionals and socialites in offices in Aventura, Mount Sinai and Alexia’s Day Spa in South Miami. Location: 4302 Alton Road, Suite 1005, Miami Beach. Phone: 305-532-4478.

Dental Care

Advanced Dentistry of South Beach: The office specializes in laser bleaching, a process that brightens the dingiest of teeth in just one hour. Dr. Steven Roth is also expert in other areas of the art of reconstructive dentistry, including realignment and fixing chipped and otherwise damaged teeth. The office also has access to a pair of “virtual glasses” enabling patients to relax and watch a movie while receiving treatment. Location: 1688 Meridian Ave., Suite 414, Miami Beach. Phone: 305-534-7338.

Baires Dental: Oral exams, adult cleanings, x-rays, porcelain crowns—Dr. Maria Wooldridge can do it all. Can’t come on a weekday? Baires Dental is open on Saturdays by appointment. Location: 1010 71st St., Miami Beach. Phone: 305-868-8500.

Beach Dental Center: Dr. Georgia M. Hernandez offers complete dental care such as crowns, cosmetic bonding, bleaching, laminate veneers, cleaning, fillings, implant surgery, root canals, dentures and extractions. Location: 1370 Washington Ave., Suite 201, Miami Beach. Phone: 305-532-3300.

Dentaland Dental Centers: Does cosmetic dentistry, bonding, whitening, dentures, crowns, bridges, extractions, implants, gum therapy, root canal and complete oral surgery. Location: 2960 Aventura Blvd., Suite 1301, Aventura. Phone: 305-935-1400.

Drs. Escoto and Mantovani: It happens – people get their teeth chipped or knocked out in accidents or, in some cases, by other people. Fortunately, Dr. Maria Escoto and Dr. Alberto Mantovani are experts in all the new advances in aesthetic dentistry. Location: 2895 Collins Ave., Miami Beach. Phone: 305-535-2225.

Arnold M. Sheir: Offers free consultations and un-free teeth cleaning, bleaching, bonding, implant reconstruction, etc. Location: 17971 Biscayne Blvd., Aventura. Phone: 305-931-5252.

South Beach Dental: Located in Decoplage, Dr. Luis A. Sanchez’s practice offers the latest in technology, including computerized anesthesia, which, Sanchez says, “puts patients at ease and makes a once-difficult injection more comfortable.” He also offers computerized radiographs that give patients 50 percent less radiation. South Beach Dental offers financing and perks such as early appointments and valet parking. Location: 100 Lincoln Road #CU7, Miami Beach. Phone: 305-532-6977.

Gyms & Personal Training

Antas Fitness and Self-Defense: Get fit and learn how to fight, or relax and exercise with a variety of self-defense, martial arts, and yoga classes. This center offers classes in kung fu, kickboxing, Pilates, and arnis (Filipino martial arts). Location: 10721 NW 58th St., Miami. Phone: 305-599-3649.

ATA Martial Arts at Miami Beach: Darren Buckner’s staff teaches leaders of all ages in krav maga (an Israeli martial arts form), karate, tae kwon do and “self-confidence.” As Buckner says: “Changing the world one black belt at a time.” Location: 529 Arthur Godfrey Road, Miami Beach. Phone: 305-672-1350.

Bally Total Fitness: The latest in gym equipment, cardiovascular machines, steam rooms and indoor pools, plus an assortment of exercise classes. Location: 3455 NE 207th St., Aventura. Phone: 305-931-3181.

Beach Beauty Body: For those who want a South Beach body, try this top-of-the-line cardio equipment, strength equipment and free weights, along with 12,000 square feet of showers and lockers. Personal trainers are available; independent specialty classes include spinning, step aerobics, rumba, aerobics, karate and kickboxing. Beach Body also has a swimming pool, a Jacuzzi and beach access for winding down after working out. A full juice bar and a nutrition store are open during gym hours. Location: 6685 Collins Ave., Miami Beach. Phone: 305-864-8838.

Body 2000: The folks here use “the newest in fitness technology” to promote muscle stimulation. This place uses Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS) electrodes to zap your nerves (thus blocking pain) and your muscles. Managers claim these sessions will tone your body and assist in shedding pounds. Really. Don’t believe? Check out the Web site at www.MyBody2000.com or pay them a visit and chat. Location: 1444 Alton Road, Miami Beach. Phone: 305-531-6113.

Capoeira Brazil: Esquilo Preto teaches the Brazilian martial art of capoeira at 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays Location: 40 Island Ave., Belle Isle, Miami Beach. Web site: www.miamicapoeira.org. Phone: 305-609-8445

Crunch: Has an extensive inventory of free weights, state-of-the-art cardiovascular and circuit machine equipment of every type that are wired to the Internet, and unique exercise classes like Bosu Bootcamp, Brazilian Maculele and Cardio Striptease. Location: 1259 Washington Ave., Miami Beach. Phone: 305-674-8222.

Crystal Beach Fitness: Like most gyms, Crystal Beach has its free weights and its circuit training machines. Unlike many gyms, however, Crystal Beach Fitness has a pool, a Jacuzzi, a steam room – and its right by the beach. Location: 6985 Collins Ave., Miami Beach. Phone: 305-865-9000.

Fitness Together: Not only do you have a trainer to help every step of the way, but you also have your very own private training room giving clients a “non-threatening atmosphere.” As the company’s mission statement declares: “With a Fitness Together personal trainer, results come quickly because you maximize exercise time, follow an eating plan, set goals, and have the accountability one often needs to stay with an exercise program.” Log on to www.ftcoconutgrove.com for more details. Location: 3333 Rice Street, Unit 101, Miami. Phone: 1-877-663-0880.

Gold’s Gym: Free weights, state-of-the-art machines and classes are standard, but this South Beach gym also has a juice bar, a health café and a “muscle beach” area on the roof. Location: 1400 Alton Road, Miami Beach. Phone: 305-538-4653.

Harbor Fitness: Besides offering the latest in exercise equipment, Harbor Fitness has a contingent of personal trainers, physical therapists and, for patrons who have a pulled muscle or are in the mood to be pampered, massage therapists. Location: 1086 Kane Concourse, Bay Harbor Islands. Phone: 305-865-4144.

Iron People Gym: This gym offers free weights, exercise machines, personal trainers and fitness classes. Hours are from 6 a.m. until 1 a.m. Monday through Saturday and from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday. Location: 715 N. Lincoln Lane, Miami Beach. Phone: 305-532-0089.

Idol’s Gym: Along a gentrified stretch of Biscayne Boulevard in Miami, this gym boast a wide range of free weights, cardio machines and interesting exercise classes. Location: 5556 NE Fourth Court, Miami. Phone: 305-751-7591.

Ivan & Ivan: Ivan Serrano is a personal trainer who provides customized exercise programs, individual and group sessions, and weight management. He travels to home or gym and his sessions are affordable. Phone: 305-305-6680.

Kung Fu Connection: Sifu Gus Rubio III teaches a traditional 1,500-year-old form of Northern Shaolin kung fu and other martial arts. Location: 1330 NE 125th St., North Miami. Phone: 305-895-8326.

M Power Project Gym: The ultimate neighborhood gym. M offers aerobics, Pilates, yoga and spinning, as well as a full range of cardio, weight machines, free weights and tanning. Location: 9037 Biscayne Blvd., Miami Shores. Phone: 305-758-8600.

Master Sang’s Tae Kwon Do and Martial Arts Center: Sang Koo Kang is a seven-time winner of the Sunshine State Tae Kwon Do Championship and a sixth-degree black belt in the martial art. He’s also considered a master of Muay Thai boxing and other exotic fighting styles. Location: 7128 Collins Ave., Miami Beach. Phone: 305-861-7166.

Miami Beach Fitness: Under new ownership, this gym was recently renovated to the tune of $1 million. New state-of-the-art equipment has been installed. Location: 17050 Collins Ave., Sunny Isles Beach. Phone: 305-945-7570.

Miami Beach Martial Arts: This center teaches a spectrum of martial arts. Courses available include training in karate, jujutsu and more. Kids’ stick class also available. Location: 923 Arthur Godfrey Road, Miami Beach. Phone: 305-673-2467.

Normandy Gym: Bored with ordinary workouts? Danny Hawk’s Normandy Gym will seek to enhance your endurance and motivation through boxing, cardio kickboxing and body sculpting. $15 classes available, as well as personal training. Location: 1145 71st St., Miami Beach; 1000-1099 79th St., Miami Beach. Phone: 305-865-8570.

Olympia Gym: Owned by Peter Cicale, this gym has free weights, machines, exercise classes, yoga and an army of personal trainers, and boasts of being the largest zumba, Pilates and spinning center in Florida. Location: 20335 Biscayne Blvd., Aventura. Phone: 305-932-3500.

Physique Transformations: Run by Jeff Seidman, Physique Transformations will try to help you become physically fit in just 12 short weeks in Seidman’s 3,200-square-foot facility. Location: 1420 Alton Road, Miami Beach. Phone: 305-672-8580.

Pilates Miami: Offers group and private instruction on all of the latest Pilates exercise apparatus. Group mat and reformer classes are available. Those interested in becoming instructors can take part in the nationally recognized Core Dynamics training program and become certified. Location: 3936 N. Miami Ave., Miami. Phone: 305-573-4430.

Power Fit Studios: Found within Idol’s Gym, Power Fit Studios is home to the Power Plates, a vibrating platform created by the space program four decades ago that generate vibrations that makes muscles contract 30 to 50 times per second. A 20-minute session three times a week will achieve the same results as three 60-minute conventional workout sessions, the management claims. Doubtful? Power Fit Studios is offering a free session. Log on to www.powerfitstudios.com for details. Location: 5556 NE Fourth Court, Miami. Phone: 786-287-8487.

Proper Form Personal Fitness Training: This is a private fitness studio reserved only for personal training. Located on the second floor, the center ensures the utmost privacy. It prides itself on providing a supportive and friendly environment. Individual instruction and personalized attention is available for each and every client as they improve their health and fitness levels. Location: 1935 West Ave., Suite 208, Miami Beach. Phone: 305-531-8818.

SoBe Sports Club: Under new ownership since 2005, this gym’s daily classes include yoga, abdominal workouts, spinning and much more. A full-time technician is on hand to make sure that the serious dead-lift machinery and the latest high-tech aerobics electronics are always functioning at their best. Plenty of parking. Location: 1676 Alton Road, Miami Beach. Phone: 305-531-4743.

South Florida Boxing: South Florida Boxing provides members with instruction in boxing aerobics; kick boxing aerobics, technical boxing, submission wrestling and boxing instruction for amateurs through professionals. Location: 715 Washington Ave., Miami Beach. Phone: 305-672-8262.

Xtreme Gym: Work out on all-new cardio machines and free weights, take a spinning class, and enjoy a smoothie at the juice bar. Location: 230 71st St., Miami Beach. Phone: 305-866-8664.

MEDICAL SERVICES

Accessible Home Health Care: Company prides itself on conducting a “28 point investigation” on all home health aides, be they live-ins or hourly workers. As their motto says, “We guarantee compassionate care.” Location: 3510 Biscayne Blvd., Miami. Phone: 305-576-6076.

Aventura Hospital and Medical Center: Recently underwent a $130 million expansion and now has a 26-bed emergency services department, two intensive care units, 10 new operating rooms and a six-story, 815-space parking facility. Location: 20900 Biscayne Blvd., Aventura. Phone: 305-682-7000.

Dr. Alex Farshcian: Call him a visionary, call him radical, but Dr. Alex Farshcian believes arthritis can be properly treated through Ligament and Joint Regeneration and Nuevogeneration therapy (aka LaJRan), in which a serum of naturally produced growth stimulants is injected into an affected area inducing “natural regeneration… of ligaments, tendon fibers, cartilages and joints, reversing arthritis and improving mobility.” Location: 9573 Harding Ave., Surfside. Phone: 305-866-8384.

ER Urgent Care: Founded by Jerry Miller, ER provides medical treatment to patients who need urgent care but don’t have life-threatening conditions. A state-of-the art facility is equipped with a full team of nurses and doctors. Location: 850 Ives Dairy Road, California Club Mall, near Aventura; 213 N. Federal Highway, Hallandale Beach; 15463 SW 137th Ave., Coral Reef Shopping Center, Miami. Phone: 1-877-303-3500.

Eye Desire: When David M. Roth opened his own eyewear boutique in South Beach, he was bringing what he calls “the elegance of Bal Harbour Shops” and the newest technology of major eye centers to the casual atmosphere of his hometown. Offers eyewear brands such as FRED, Oliver Peoples, Tagheuer, Sama, Vera Wang and Armani. Also is the exclusive distributor of La Loop, a silver, patented necklace. Location: 1211 17th St., Miami Beach. Phone: 305-673-1211.

Gaffas Optical, Inc.: Has two doctors on staff: one specializing in eye exams and the other on contact lenses. Has all the big names in stock. Currently has a 50 percent off sale on all frames and 20 percent off on sunglasses. Location: 7409 Collins Ave., Miami Beach. Phone: 305-867-1500.

Impact Rehab: Robert Murdocco practiced physical therapy at Mount Sinai Hospital for eight years before going into business with his occupational therapist wife, Jacqueline. Impact Rehab treats patients with arthritis, recovering from surgery, afflicted with knee and hip pain, and also those who suffer from back pain, neurological impairment, Parkinson’s and acute pain. Location: 523 Arthur Godfrey Road, Miami Beach. Phone: 305-672-2992.

Miami Beach Community Health Center: Mission: to provide quality affordable health care and support services to the community. Among the services: internal medicine, family planning, prenatal care, pharmacy, health education, referrals, immune support, preventive health, pediatrics, dentistry, OB/GYN, geriatric care, podiatry, etc. Location: 710 Alton Road and 1221 71st St., Miami Beach. Phone: (both locations): 305-538-8835.

Mount Sinai and Miami Heart Institute Medical Center: Each of this hospital’s campuses has fully operational emergency rooms staffed by board certified physicians. The center has the only ER medical residency program in South Florida and their ERs are among the few equipped to handle Hazmat emergencies. The staff is also actively involved in disaster planning for Miami Beach and Miami-Dade County. The center treats 40,000 patients in its dual emergency rooms every year. Location: 4300 Alton Road, Miami Beach. Phone: 305-674-2121.

Pain Management: As a survivor of chronic pain himself, Dr. Robert Ben Mitchell, D.O. understands how difficult it is to live with chronic pain. Patients are given a combination of pain therapy and medication after their initial visit. Location: 1065 NE 125th St., Ste. 302, North Miami. Phone: 305-672-7505.

Panamerican Pediatrics: This pediatric clinic is open for children’s care from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday-Friday. Location: 1177 71st St. Phone: 305-867-5805.

Parkway Regional Medical Center: Provides medical and surgical services, ER, maternity, pediatrics, a healthy heart center, rehab, spine and pain institute, wound care clinic and psychiatric services. Location: 160 NW 170th St., North Miami Beach. Phone: 305-651-1100.

Progressive Hearing and Balance Center: Specializing in 100 percent digital automatic aids, dizziness and balance disorders, and noise-filtering technology. Dr. Susan Roth is a fellow of the American Academy of Audiology; ASHA-certified audiologist. Location: 1100 Kane Concourse, Bay Harbor Islands. Phone: 305-864-7110.

Drs. David and Irwin Roth: A nonsurgical process, ortho-vision, or computerized corneal molding, helps reduce nearsightedness. Another bonus: Unlike laser surgery, ortho-vision is reversible. The Roth’s also do laser surgery as well as contact and eyeglass fittings, so they should know. Location: 138 NE Second Ave., Miami. Phone: 305-374-5127.

South Pointe Nursing and Rehab: A rehabilitation center where patients receive ongoing healthcare assessments from trained staffers. Sun Bridge offers IV therapy, therapeutic activities, hospice care, respite care, wound care, respiratory services and intensive rehabilitation. Sun Bridge also offers recreational activities, field trips and religious services for patients. Location: 42 Collins Ave., Miami Beach. Phone: 305-672-1771.

SALONS

Avanti Hair Studio & Spa: Experience the soothing nature of fresh, plant-derived Aveda products for skin, hair, body and lifestyle. Salon offers waxing, manicure, pedicure, makeup and body treatments. Location: 932 Lincoln Road, Miami Beach; avantihair.com. Phone: 305-531-4919.

Jean-Claude Biguine: A luxury day spa, medical spa, and hair salon. Open seven days a week. Location: 1118 Lincoln Road, Miami Beach; biguine.com. Phone: 305-353-5650.

Brush: A full-service hair salon specializing in hair services and hair extensions. Carries Redken and TIGI hair products. Location: 900 Washington Ave., Miami Beach. Phone: 305-534-7815.

By the Ocean: This full-service salon specializes in the latest beauty techniques such as glycolic acid facials, hair extensions, micro-dermabrasion, Brazilian bikini waxes and a wide array of other specialized services. Open from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Staffers also provide hair and massage services for several prime hotels on the Beach – and the occasional Hollywood-type celebrity. Location: 1200 Ocean Drive, Suite 103, Miami Beach. Phone: 305-532-1023.

Chop Shop Barbershop: A place where you can be cool while getting your haircut. How cool are they? They got themselves a space on myspace.com. Motto: “The hottest concept barbershop in Miami.” Location: 7283 Biscayne Blvd., Miami. Phone: 305-756-8102.

Ego Trip Salon: As seen in the January 2006 edition of Allure Magazine, “The best salon in Miami.” Location: 1623 Michigan Ave, Miami Beach. Phone: 305-672-0871.

Face Maker Salon and Spa Lounge: A selection of packages is available – all of which can be customized to meet customers’ needs – including bridal packages, fruit and herbs pedicures and manicures, massages, hair removal, etc. Make an appointment for Millie, the salon’s medical facialist. On Mondays you can get laser hair removal, collagen, and Botox from the salon’s resident medical doctor. Location: 5225 Collins Ave., Suite 415, Miami Beach. Phone: 305-861-1255.

Gerard Rossi Salon: After conquering Beverly Hills and New York with his salons, Gerard Rossi brings his talents to Miami-Dade. A full-service salon, Gerard Rossi also includes a day spa and a gift shop. Rossi himself meets with patrons on an individual basis to figure out what would best compliment them. Location: 1160 Kane Concourse, Bay Harbor Islands. Phone: 305-866-7939.

Hair Masters: If you want to look your best without bankruptcy, Hair Master Unisex Salon is the place to look up. Location: 1428 Alton Road, Miami Beach. Phone: 305-532-6173.

Hair 2000: The folks here do manicures, pedicures, nail repair, makeup applications, semi-permanent lashes, unisex shampooing and haircuts, coloring, facials and hair removal. Location: 9540 Harding Ave., Surfside. Phone: 305-861-8889.

Junior’s Style on the Beach: This barbershop supplies all your hairstyling and cutting needs from fades to braids. Open from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday-Saturday; 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday. Location: 1131 71st St., Miami Beach. Phone: 305-300-3030.

Kromos Hair Color: Full-service hair salon specializing in color. Locations: 3139 Commodore Plaza, Coconut Grove. Phone: 305-446-0111.

Laura Paul: This waxing center and hair salon takes the cake as a full-service beauty center including full-body airbrush, tanning and cellulite treatments. This conveniently located center is a one-stop shop for looking good. Location: 935 Arthur Godfrey Road, Miami Beach. Phone: 305-674-9744.

Luz’s Ultimé Design Spa: A team of nine specialists provide styling services including haircuts, coloring, extensions, hair replacement, permanent makeup and facial treatments. Location: 1843 NE Miami Gardens Drive, North Miami Beach. Phone: 305-932-3602.

Manolo International Hair Salon: Owned by Manolo Ruiz, a stylist who has worked with Enrique Iglesias and Sophia Vergara, Manolo International offers services such as hair coloring, highlights, cuts, manicures, pedicures, facials, body massages and waxing. Manolo also markets a complete line of beauty and spa accessories and products. Location: 2180 NE 123rd St., North Miami. Phone: 305-893-1022.

Merle Norman Cosmetic Studios: Cosmetic Studio and Day Spa. Performs makeovers, facials, waxing, manicures and pedicures. Location: 3785 NE 163rd St., North Miami Beach. Phone: 305-957-0025.

Miami Beach Hair Salon: Manicure, pedicure, Brazilian and bikini waxing, highlights, cuts, hair coloring and styling. Open seven days from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Location: 6960 Collins Ave., Miami Beach. Phone: 305-864-1630.

Miles & Lyle Luxury Barbershop: A high-end barbershop for men that performs services such as haircuts and shaves, massages, manicures and pedicures, shoe shining, tanning, facials and hair removal as customers listen to their choice of digital music or watch their own personal flat-screen satellite TV. Location: 19044 NE 29th Ave., Aventura. Phone: 305-466-6665.

Nails and Beauty by Lupe: Manicure, pedicure, acrylic nails, refills, waxing and hair styling. Open from 9:30 a.m.-7 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. Location: 7110 Indian Creek Drive, Miami Beach. Phone: 305-861-5525.

Richard & Company: Founded by Richard Braverman, this salon offers shampoos, shapes, cuts, color and conditioning. Other services include facials, manicures, pedicures, waxing and professional makeup application. Location: 17830 W. Dixie Highway, North Miami Beach. Phone: 305-935-1788.

Salon L’ Estetica: For the last 10-plus years, Dov Grossman’s salon in One Turnberry Place has been a magnet for stylists and nail technicians from all over the world. “It’s not often that you visit a salon where stylists speak English, Spanish, Hebrew, French and Portuguese, but our mix of stylists make my business unique,” Grossman says. Location: 19495 Biscayne Blvd., Aventura. Phone: 305-933-0400.

Salon 1000: Established 17 years ago, Salon 1000 is an "Aveda Concept" salon and day spa with an extensive menu of services: haircuts, hair extensions, spa nail service, aromatherapy facials, body massages and more. Location: 1000 West Ave. in the Mirador South, Miami Beach. Phone: 305-531-4614.

SoBe It Salon: Now features massage and facials in addition to hair services. Open seven days a week. Location: 1209 17th St., Miami Beach. Phone: 305-535-0035.

Some Like It Hot: Located inside Brownes and Co., Some Like It Hot is an all-purpose salon offering skin care, massages, manicures, pedicures, unisex hairdressing, hair removal, etc. Location: 841 Lincoln Road, Miami Beach. Phone: 305-538-7544.

Steve’s Hair Design: Steve Esteban Hernandez has assembled an experienced staff who know the ways of hair coloring and highlighting. This full-service salon has also perfected other hairdressing arts, pedicures, manicures, makeup and skin care. Steve’s Hair Design also carries more than two dozen top-of-the-line professional salon products and is the exclusive Miami Beach carrier of Guinot skin care items. Location: 765 17th St., Miami Beach. Phone: 305-672-3547.

The Salon at Turnberry Isle: This salon and spa specializes in hair, but features a number of other services including manicures, pedicures and special occasion makeovers that have made it renowned all over South Florida. Also owned by Dov Grossman, the salon owner who strives to make sure his customers are pampered and who hires employees that can provide ideal hairdos or makeovers. Location: 19999 W. Country Club Drive, Aventura. Phone: 305-933-1100.

SuperCuts: The place for both sexes to get their hair affordably cut and styled. No appointment needed. Just pop in. Location: 6784 Collins Ave., Miami Beach; 1364 Washington Ave., Miami Beach. Phone: (North Beach) 305-865-6333; (South Beach) 305-531-8575.

Van Michael Salon Miami: An Aveda Concept Salon dedicated to well-being and beauty, specializing in all hair and make-up services, with services that include complimentary makeup touch-ups, hand and foot relief treatments, and massage therapy. Located off Lincoln Road, Van Michael Miami is known for masterful haircut and hair color designs and the latest makeup trends. Location: 1667 Michigan Ave., Miami Beach. Phone: 305-534-6789.

SPAS

Aqua: Located on the penthouse floor of the Delano, the Aqua Bath House offers Biologique Skin Care treatments, Eve Lom, massages of various forms, specialized body services, guided meditations, wet body treatments, body baths, manicuring, pedicuring and other spa packages. Location: 1685 Collins Ave., Miami Beach. Phone: 305-674-6100.

Beach Beauty: This top-of-the-line beauty spa offers full-service hair salon and spa, including massage, facials, manicures and pedicures. Treatments include hot stone tanning beds and vichi showers, waterbed treatments that exfoliate the body as they massage. The spa encloses an indoor swimming pool, juice bar, steam saunas and Swiss showers, along with convenient access to the beach. Location: 6685 Collins Ave., Miami Beach. Phone: 305-864-8838.

Essence Medical Spa: An experienced staff uses the latest technology to combat the aging process. Free consultation by doctor. Location: 760 Ponce De Leon Blvd., Suite 107, Coral Gables. Phone: 305-444-3606.

Iluma Center for Health: Run by Dr. Simon Astor, this premiere spa facility provides Tri-Active Laser Dermology and Apogee Elite Two-in-One Laser System, designed to zap cellulite, freckles, unwanted hair and veins. Also offered: massages, facials, manicures, pedicures, skin treatments, curative baths and shower treatments. Location: 18205 Biscayne Blvd., Aventura. Phone: 305-792-0007.

Meduhr Day Spa: Sarah MacMillan, owner of Meduhr, went about creating a calming atmosphere where someone can “relax to our soothing music, drink some tea and forget about the outside world for a few hours,” as one employee said. Besides body waxing, Meduhr also provides manicures, pedicures, facials and massages. Location: 7285 Biscayne Blvd., Miami; www.meduhr.com. Phone: 305-758-5750.

Nirvana Spa: A 20,000-square-foot spa in North Beach that has four different steam rooms: an all-cedar Russian steam room with Platza and aromatherapy treatments (the only one of its kind in the United States, according to the management), a Turkish Hamam steam room, a lavender aromatherapy steam room and a Finnish sauna. Nirvana also has facilities that include a huge communal Jacuzzi, Swiss showers, a fully equipped gym, etc. Location: 8701 Collins Ave., Miami Beach. Phone: 305-867-4850.

Merle Norman Cosmetics & Day Spa: Facials, enzyme peels, herbal body wraps, full waxing, nail service, eyelash tinting and a little something called “photo-rejuvenation” – all are available here. Location: 3785 NE 163rd St., North Miami Beach. Phone: 305-957-0025.

Miami Institute For Age Management and Intervention: The goal: making clients look and feel healthier. Fusing individualized, top-notch care with an environment of discretion and safety, the institute pursues “The Fine Art of Transformation” within the Four Seasons Hotel and Tower. Log on to www.MIAMI-Institute.com  for more details. Location: 1435 Brickell Ave., 3rd Floor, Miami. Phone: 305-624-0009.

Ocean Point Beach Resort and Spa: Services include poolside massages in an Oceanside cabana, several forms of massage therapy (including Swedish, Shiatsu, hot stone, aromatherapy, prenatal and Tiki Torch), rain forest body scrubs, reflexology, herbal wraps, facials, steam room and sauna. If that isn’t enough, Ocean also has a full-service salon and state-of-the-art fitness facilities. Location: 17375 Collins Ave., Sunny Isles Beach. Phone: 786-528-2500.

Spa E: A refreshing stop for your facial, body and cosmetic experience. Location: Court Yard Garden at Lincoln Center, 630 Lincoln Road, Miami Beach. Phone: 305-534-3223.

Spa of Eden at the Eden Roc Spa: In its 55,000 square feet, the Spa of Eden offers massage, aromatherapy, scrubs and facials. Eden also has an Olympic-sized lap pool, a state-of-the-art gym, basketball, squash and racquetball facilities, Lifestyles Wellness sessions on the beach and Florida’s only indoor rock-climbing wall. Location: 4525 Collins Ave., Miami Beach. Phone: 305-674-5585.

Spa V at Hotel Victor: This 6,000-square-foot subterranean spa is part of the newly renovated South Beach hotel and features body and facial treatments, a full fitness center and more. Location: 1144 Ocean Drive, Miami Beach. Phone: 305-428-1234.

Touch, Skin & Body Care Studio: Esthetician and owner Gigi Noriega set out to create a holistic center that could heal the mind, body and spirit all in one session. Offers the services of an acupuncture physician, a naturopath, an herbalist, male and female massage therapists, a nail specialist, a platoon of estheticians and Noriega herself. All products used are natural and often created on the premises. Location: 1000 Lincoln Road, #240, Miami Beach. Phone: 305-673-5133.

Williams Island Spa: A 27,000-square-foot facility that has been frequented by celebrities, sports personalities and other high-profile individuals. Features the latest cardiovascular and strength-training equipment, personal trainers and classes and programs under the watchful eye of licensed or certified instructors. Plus a 60-foot indoor lap pool, steam rooms, saunas, whirlpools, and a full-service hair salon. Location: 5300 Island Blvd., Aventura. Phone: 305-937-7860.

WAXING & TANNING

South Beach Body Waxing Co.: This establishment has developed all sorts of waxes sure to remove the most stubborn of body follicles while, at the same time, not damaging the surrounding flesh. Location: 1352 Washington Ave., Miami Beach. Phone: 305-531-3130.

Tan V: All about tanning at this state-of-the-art facility. And better yet, after receiving your first tanning session, the second one is free for the first-time artificial tanner. No appointment necessary. Location: 844 Alton Road, Miami Beach. Phone: 305-672-0767.

Uni-K-Wax: Among the services offered are men and women’s body waxing, men and women’s face waxing, as well as men and women’s special packages. By using the “European Wax System,” the staff of Uni-K-Wax can remove hair from any part of the face or body at a fraction of the cost of honey wax via a safe and gentle process sure to leave the skin “soft and silky smooth.” Location: 771 17th St., Miami Beach. Phone: 305-531-7777.

YOGA

Balance Wellness Center: Yoga classes on proper exercise, breathing, relaxation and “positive thinking and meditation” is regularly held here. Staff can also perform acupuncture, massage and prenatal yoga. Location: 1175 71st St., Miami Beach. Phone: 305-864-1419.

Bikram’s Yoga College of India: Daily classes for beginners and those further along the yoga path. Location: 1330 Ocean Drive, Second Floor, Miami Beach. Phone: 305-534-2727.

Synergy: Gaia Budhai, October Rose and Mariano “Mano” Ardissone have assembled a team of yoga masters from all over the world who hold classes and workshops. Among them: sessions for expectant mothers (prenatal yoga), those seeking to get in shape (power yoga), beginner classes and classes for those seeking to be yoga masters themselves. Location: 435 Española Way, Miami Beach; 8701 Collins Ave., Miami Beach. Phone: (Española Way) 305-538-7073; (Collins Avenue) 305-866-1650.