Charleston Women in Wellness

You might have heard of Dr. Nicole Dahlkemper and the Smile Team at Water’s Edge Dentistry. Maybe you know about their cosmetic dentistry, or you’ve seen them for your annual cleaning. But did you know they also can help treat your sleep apnea so you and your partner can enjoy the quality sleep you need […]

In today’s world of fast-paced, big-box and cyber-centric businesses, there are still places to turn to for familiarity and friendships that develop over time. There are business owners who know their customer’s first names and care about them on a personal level. This is the kind of service that should be demanded when it comes […]

Growing up in San Francisco in a medical family, Stacey Markovitz was drawn to the medical field but wasn’t sure where she would fit. Finally, she realized that she could combine her passion for beauty with medicine, and an idea was born. Now, using advanced medical technology, Markovitz is not only helping others take better […]

When did you decide to go into the business? I decided to transition from outpatient primary care to functional medicine in fall 2020. I realized then that there was something lacking in the way I was practicing medicine. I had limitations with the tools I was trained in through conventional medicine. I wanted to know […]

Even as a teenager, Ivy White always wanted to work in her dad’s business. And now, less than a year out of MUSC’s College of Dental Medicine, she is his partner at Sewee Dental Care in Mount Pleasant. “I love working with my dad,” said Dr. Ivy White, daughter of Dr. Eddie White. “He brings […]

When did you decide to go into the business? I was blessed to know that my life’s purpose was to be a pediatric occupational therapist since high school. I remember reading the description and being sure it was my calling. It was always a dream to have my own company. I turned that dream into […]

CW: What do you all love about working at Gentle Family Dentistry? Koenig: “Over the years, I have been thankful for many things at this office. Right now, I would say that Dr. Bottone, the staff I work with and the patients I serve are at the top of my list.” Iaconeta: “Working with great […]

CW: When did you decide to go into the business you are in? “I stumbled into the health care space many years ago and realized it was where I wanted to stay. Fast-forward to January 9, 2020, when Holy City Med opened, and I had my dream job.” CW: Who influences you in your life […]

CW: When did you decide to go into the business you are in? “I always knew I wanted to own my own business, and, during residency while job hunting, there were not many existing options for my particular specialty as a prosthodontist, so I thought there’s no better time than now to open on my […]

CW: When did you decide to go into the business you are in? “Simply Seniors was created in March of 2017. After being an administrator for assisted living and memory care facilities for over 10 years, I had been trying to determine how to serve seniors and their families.” CW: How do you find your […]