Special Supplement to Ahwatukee Foothills News
HEALTH
WELLNESS
Fall 2021
Your Local Guide to Better Living
Ahwatukee Skin & Laser expands holistic approach AFN NEWS STAFF
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rowing up in a small town in Wisconsin, Sarah Neumann learned early about the importance of hard work to achieve success and about caring for others. Today, Neumann, a practicing physician’s assistant since 2000, is the founder of Ahwatukee Skin and Laser, a multiple award winner in the Ahwatukee Foothills News’ Best of Ahwatukee. Neumann also has now expanded her staff to enhance her clinic’s holistic approach. After completing her undergraduate degree in community and medical dietetics and psychology and receiving her registered dietitians (RD) license, she discovered her love for dermatology during a medical mission in Belize, Central America. The life changing experience placed Sarah on her own mission to develop a new, holistic, approach to patient care. After returning to the U.S., she received her master of medical science in physician assistant studies from Midwestern University. Neumann launched Ahwatukee Skin & Laser in 2010 as a full-service medical, surgical, and cosmetic dermatology practice to treat all diseases of the hair, skin and nails.
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The award-winning practice employs Mohs surgeons to provide state-of-the-art care for skin cancer patients, dermatologic surgeons, and nationally renowned providers to treat difficult cases. Sarah’s interest in dermatology initially began when she was teenager combatting acne. Due to her own skin struggles, her practice style is one of compassion, understanding, and a commitment to care. She believes in developing meaningful relationships with patients, families, staff, and supporting the community. Now, a new physician’s assistant has
joined Ahwatukee Skin & Laser to provide holistic approaches to treating all diseases of the hair, skin, and nails, including complex cases. Lauren Ax, PA, has joined the practice, which earlier welcomed Mayo Clinic-trained physicians Dr. Ifty Ahmed and Dr. Bradley Rasmussen. “Lauren was hired for her upbeat personality and the way she cares for her patients,” said Neumann. “She rounds out our rock star team of healthcare providers which includes Dr. Ahmed, one of the leaders in the US in the diagnosis and treatment of difficult der-
matologic cases, and Dr. Rasmussen, one of the top skin cancer surgeons in the Valley.” Neumann explained that the holistic approach: “We look at the overall health of a patient and don’t believe in just treating a symptom or prescribing medications if they may not be needed. “Because we are locally owned, we also have the flexibility to hire incredible providers who focus on giving individualized care. We don’t want our patients to ever feel just like a number. To us, they are family,” Neumann added.
munities. This location compliments their original location at 4730 E. Warner Road, which serves the heart of Ahwatukee. They have consistently been rated a Best of Ahwatukee for Physical Therapy by Ahwatukee Foothills News. Pritchette Physical Therapy’s mission is to provide exceptional care that goes above and beyond expectations.
They want to create an environment that is warm, welcoming, and friendly; one which provides a level of customer service that is no longer commonplace in today’s world. They want every person who steps through their doors to know that they are not just customers, they are now members of the Pritchette Physical Therapy family.
Whether you use them for physical therapy, personal training, sports performance, massage, or any of the many other services they provide, they will always go the extra mile to help you achieve your goals! Contact their office at 480-785-5415 or visit their website at PritchettePT. com for more information about their practice. ■
Pritchette creates welcoming environment BY PRITCHETTE PHYSICAL THERAPY
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ince 2009, Pritchette Physical Therapy has had the pleasure of serving Ahwatukee and the surrounding Foothills area. It opened its second location in late 2020, 1331 E. Chandler Blvd., Ahwatukee, to better serve the Foothills/Club West com-
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