26 MONTEREY COUNTY WEEKLY JANUARY 23-29, 2025 www.montereycountynow.com Dr. Brynie Kaplan Dau Pacific Grove Animal Hospital 1023 Austin Avenue Pacific Grove 831-318-0306 pacificgroveanimalhospital.com Brynie Kaplan Dau is a small animal and exotics veterinarian. Dr. Dau holds a master’s degree from Moss Landing Marine Labs and California State University, Monterey Bay in marine science and a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from the University of California, Davis School of Veterinary Medicine. She works with a wide range of exotic pets in addition to cats and dogs. Her main interests include feline medicine, soft tissue surgery, dermatology, behavior, dentistry, and ultrasound. She will always offer the highest quality of care while working with you to manage your pet’s health as well as possible. She takes pride in having excellent communication with you to find the best possible treatment plan for you and your pet. Pacific Grove Animal Hospital has been voted Monterey County’s Best Veterinarian 4 years in a row, 2021 - 2024. Hospice of Santa Cruz County 65 Nielson Street, Suite 121 Watsonville 831-430-3000 www.hospicesantacruz.org Since 1978, Hospice of Santa Cruz County has been a trusted name in compassionate care, now proudly serving Salinas, Marina, and surrounding areas. Our bilingual team provides rapid response, pain relief, emotional support, and guidance. Ruby Reyes, Community Liaison: A Salinas resident with 17 years of medical experience, Ruby excels in geriatric and pediatric care, patient advocacy, and support. Outside of work, she enjoys cheering on her children in sports. Rafael Garibay, Community Liaison: Born and raised in Watsonville, Rafael has 4 years of health care experience and is passionate about bringing hospice care to his community. In his free time, he enjoys watching sports and playing golf. Call today for a free consultation—because peace and comfort shouldn’t wait. Blink Optometry 217 Crossroads Boulevard Carmel 831-250-6999 blinkcarmel.com Dr. Telma Barseghian, OD, and Dr. Trevor Fogg, OD, have 50+ years combined experience practicing optometry on the Monterey Peninsula, with over ten years at Blink Optometry — their full-service vision care center and boutique optical shop in Carmel’s Crossroads Shopping Center. Dr. Barseghian fits glasses and contact lenses, treats eye disease, infections, and injuries, and co-manages cataract and laser surgeries. She and her husband Adam live in Pacific Grove and travel regularly to visit their adult daughters, Hannah and Jacqueline (both Cal grads like mom - Go Bears!). Dr. Fogg practices full scope optometry, treating eye infections, ocular allergies, diabetic eye disease, and glaucoma. He fits all types of contact lenses, and is certified in Corneal Refractive Therapy. A Carmel native, he now lives in Carmel Valley with his wife, Erin and children, Rowan, Samantha, and Brianna. Derek Barkalow Barkalow Chiropractic 550 Camino El Estero, #103 Monterey 831-655-3232 drbarkalow.com Dr. Derek Barkalow took over as owner of Barkalow Chiropractic & Physical Medicine inn 2024 – which has been open under the tutelage of his father, Dr. Stephen Barkalow, since 1979. Derek is a graduate of Carmel High and received his medical training at Palmer College of Chiropractic, where he graduated in 2018. Dr. Barkalow’s practice focuses on the patient’s whole health and works in concert with other modalities and specialists in the community. There is no one-size fits all approach nor can a chiropractic adjustment stand alone as a solution. Patients appreciate his sense of humor and his signature tie-dye crocs. Derek is a new father, an avid traveler and weightlifter. His wife, Gillian, is a personal trainer and nutrition coach. She reports that she forces him to hike. Barkalow Chiropractic is accepting new patients. •MEET THE HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS •
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