Clawson, MI Drs and Health Practioners

Board-certified ophthalmologist Dr. Steven Zeldes has been diagnosing and correcting wayward eyesight at his eponymous clinic since 2003, aided by his team of opticians and laser eye-surgery technicians. With a steady hand and sneeze-suppressing abilities, Dr. Zeldes employs his surgical expertise to excise cloudy cataracts or reshape corneas with LASIK treatments. His prescriptions can be used to fill frames from his online shop with single-vision or progressive lenses that resist glare and scratches with protective coatings.

Dr. David Zukkoor leads a team of certified aestheticians who specialize in painless treatments with dramatic results such as tattoo removal, laser hair removal, botox, fillers, spider vein removal, laser facial rejuvenation, and microdermabrasion. The powerhouse piece of equipment at the med spa's center is the Cynosure Elite MPX laser, which not only zaps hair follicles and damages their ability to regrow or impersonate kudzu they saw on television, but also treats legs and facial veins. Luxury Med Spa also uses the state of the art Cynosure RevLite to remove tattoos and smooth away wrinkles and acne scars.

After treatment, clients can escape to a low-lit haven as the spa creates an otherworldly atmosphere with tropical plants, funky glass sculptures, and walls of tiny tiles as bright and iridescent as dewdrops.

Acupuncturist Soya Lee totes an impressive resumé that includes a master's degree in traditional oriental medicine. This expertise helps her administer tailored homeopathic services that include—in addition to the 2,500-year-old art of acupuncture—moxibustion, cupping, and gua sha. Through Chinese herbs, acupressure points, or stream-of-consciousness poetry, Lee's holistic therapies treat and abate a range of mental and physical conditions.

Owner and director Dr. Dan McAleer founded Kingswood Chiropractic Center in the hope of guiding patients toward healthier lives. Along with fellow back-wrangler Dr. Alison Ramsden, Dr. McAleer aims to address problems before they start, identifying the root cause of discomfort and illness rather than merely treating the symptoms with medicine and candy bribes. The pair of doctors and their savvy staff instill comfort and well-being in patients through services such as exams, adjustments, massage therapy, and nutritional counseling. A free online membership supplements the custom wellness-and-treatment plans the team cooks up.

In 2010, inspired by their own experiences with an at-home infrared sauna, SuiteSweat founders Alex and Kate Samios set out to share the technology that had improved their lives with the world. Within four months, they had opened a second sauna studio, cementing their mission to provide "affordable technology-based wellness solutions" instead of leeches.

The private saunas, highlighted by Dr. Oz on The Oprah Winfrey Show, raise the body's core temperature to prompt detoxification. Chromotherapy uses the full spectrum of light to help adjust the body's vibrations, and the SuiteSound system present in some saunas helps gently relax the body with vibrations, soothing music, and whispers from Morgan Freeman.

As a vegetarian teen exploring meditation and yoga, Kathryn Knox probably did not expect that as an adult, she would cement her interest in the intersection of spirituality and health with a stint in the military and a grueling exam. The path to becoming a board-certified doctor of naturopathy and opening A Touch of Grace began with jobs in a health-food restaurant, a health-food store, and a health and fitness club carved out inside a giant apple. Along the way, she complimented her growing knowledge of nutrition with massage therapy and yoga-teacher training. Her progress was interrupted by a two-year enlistment in the U.S. Army, where she entered the 10th Special Forces, a Green Beret unit. Her curiosity about human physiology only deepened when she was away, so she became a licensed emergency medical technician after her enlistment, showing a proficiency that earned her a scholarship to nursing school. Drawn still to holistic healing, she turned down the offer and instead pursued energy healing and completed the Naturopathic Physicians course at Trinity College.

Now she oversees A Touch of Grace with more than a quarter century of experience. Massage is her principle focus, given that she is skilled in 14 modalities. Among them are traditional Swedish and deep-tissue therapies that relax and heal injury, respectively, a Hawaiian style that mimics the roll of the ocean, and a series that eases women's bodies during pregnancy. As a doctor of naturopathy, she can evaluate your health with a 10-point exam that results in programs of Isotonix supplements and herbal tinctures.