Dr. Sue's Picks

Serving Portland, Lake Oswego, & West Linn, Oregon

I get asked a lot for referrals to all sorts of businesses. So I thought I’d put my “picks online. I have personal experience with most but not all the listed businesses and services. The other come highly recommended. The businesses with an asterisk next to them are the ones I personally use.

The references contained herein are provided as a convenience and for informational purposes only; they do not constitute an endorsement or warranty by Sue E Wendling DMD of any of the products and/ or services provided by the organizations or individuals referenced in this website. The user of this site assumes all responsibility and risk for the use of these products and/ or services. Under no circumstances shall Sue E. Wendling DMD be liable for any direct, indirect, special, or consequential damages or lost profits that result from the use or inability to use these products and/ or services.

Directory

Accounting

Church Services

Health & Beauty

Home Improvement

Pet Care

Miscellaneous

Accounting

“Sue Waters and Steven Cheek do the bookkeeping for my business They have been an immense help to me. They assist in everything from budgeting to setting up payroll in addition to paying the accounts payable.” – Dr.

Name: Sue Waters & Steven Cheek
Name of Business: Three Rivers Business Solutions, Inc.
Phone: (503)504-8508

Email: threerbs@msn.com

Churches

“I have been attending this church and it has changed my life.” – Sue

Name: Celebration Church *
Information Line: (503)705-5832
Email: Emailcontact@celebrationchurch-portland.com
Website: www.CelebrationChurch-Portland.com
Comments: 10:30 am service is held every Sunday at The Conference Center at Stafford Woods 25030 SW Parkway Ave, Suite 100 Wilsonville, Oregon.

“If unbelievable Contemporary music appeals to you, this is your church.” – Sue

Name: South Lake Four Square Church
Phone: (503)638- 1555
Website: www.southlakechurch.com
Comments: Services are Saturday at 6pm, Sunday at 9am, 10:30am and noon.

“The generosity of the members of this church is hard to imagine. Their missionary work is far reaching.” – Sue

Name: Lake Grove Presbyterian
Phone: (503) 636-5656
Email: info@lakegrovepres.org
Website: www.lakegrovepres.org
Comments: Services are 8am, 9:30am and 11am on Sunday.

Health & Beauty

Acupuncture & Naturopathic Medicine

“A very great woman with a gift for acupuncture.” – Sue

Name: Lori Horan N.D., L.Ac. *
Name of Business: Center for Traditional Medicine
Phone: (503)636- 2734
Fax: (503)636- 320
Website: www.myctm.org
Comments: Specializing in Five Element Acupuncture, medical nutrition and endocrine (hormone) balance.

Chiropractic

“This guy has a real gift, but expect a long wait.” – Sue

Name: Dr. Anthony Illo *
Name of Business: Illo Chiropractic
Phone: (503)624- 7249
Comments: Precision Family Spinal Care

“Dr Dawson is one of the Chiropractors I have been seeing for years. His expertise is upper cervical Chiropractic. He is also an all around good guy that really cares about people.” – Sue

Name: Grant Dawson, DC
Name of Business: Dawson Chiropractic Clinic
Phone: (503)620-6480
Fax: (503)684-4598
Email: dawsonchiropractic@gmail.com
Website: www.dawsonchiropractic.com

Laser Hair Removal

“Barbara is the absolute best at laser hair removal.” – Sue

Name: Barbara Mosar *
Name of Business: Dermatology Associates – Results Skin Care Center
Phone: (503)245- 2415
Fax: (503)244- 5963
Email: barbaramosar@comcast.net
Comments: Specializing in laser hair removal Thermage, and Intense Pulsed Light.

Dermatology and Non Surgical Cosmetic Procedures

“Dr. Klein does everything from skin cancer management, to acne treatment, to cosmetic dermatology like botox, fillers and tumescent liposuction. And, she does it all well.” –Sue

Name: Marla M. Klein M.D. *
Name of Business: Klein Dermatology & Associates
Phone: (503)445- 2200
Fax: (503)445- 2201
Email: drk@kda-derm.com
Website: www.kda-derm.com
Comments: Cosmetic and General Dermatology. All ages welcome!

Ear, Nose and Throat Physician

“Dr. Lipman removed my son’s tonsils and adenoids. I went to him because I was told he uses a laser which decreases bleeding & pain and speeds up healing. He describes himself and his services below.” – Sue

Name: Derek Lipman, M.D., LTD *
Phone: (503)223- 4959
Fax: (503)223- 1608
Website: www.drlipman.net
Comments: Derek S. Lipman, M.D. is a Portland ear, nose and throat specialist with long-standing interest and experience in sleep-related breathing disorders in both children and adults. He is the author of a book “Snoring from A to Zzzz: Proven Cures for the Night’s Worst Nuisance.” Dr. Lipman is on the active staff of Legacy Emanuel Hospital and St. Vincent Medical Center. You can learn more about this specialist and his services from his web site www.drlipman.net.

Facials

“The massage she does on your face, neck and shoulders is out of this world!” – Sue

Name: Susan Gasporra *
Name of Business: About Face and More
Phone: (503)224- 8623
Fax: (503)661- 4014
Email: dgusporra@aol.com
Website: www.aboutfaceandmore.com

Facial and Skin Care

“All natural products and you’ll really see the difference.” – Sue

Name: Karen Akeson *
Name of Business: Extraordinary Facials
Phone: (503)445-8200

General Health/ Women’s Health

“She is a Physician’s Assistant who almost seems psychic. You may not be able to get an appointment though.” – Sue

Name: Rosemary Shields, PA *
Phone: (503)236-2303

Hair Color

“Tanja has been coloring my hair for years.” – Sue

Name: Tanja Weller *
Name of Business: Evolution Hair Design
Phone: (503)222- 5928
Email: tanjaw@earthlink.net
Comments: Hair Color Specialist!

Hairstylist

“Great cuts, I can style my hair three different ways and the cut lasts a long time. Everyone I refer to him loves his work. But, expect a wait once you get there.” – Sue

Name: Victor Rueda *
Name of Business: Volero Hair Salon
Phone: (503)699- 7799

Massage

“I have had massage by Angela at Dr. Grant Dawson’s office. It’s not a great set-up, nothing fancy, but it is a great a massage.” – Sue

Name: Angela Davis LMT *
Name of Business: Angel’s Rest Massage
Phone: (503)481- 4945
Email: AJDmassage@hotmail.com

Massage

“Very hard to get an appointment, but she REALLY knows what she’s doing.” – Sue

Name: Suzanne Binnas
Phone: (503)380-5859

Nail Care

“I met her at a day spa and was really impressed. For those of you who don’t like electric drills on your acrylic nails, she doesn’t own one. And, she is a real stickler for sanitation. It’s her number one priority.” – Sue

Name: Kadie Kovacks-Hambleton
Name of Business: Professional Nail Care
Phone: (503)223- 2003
Email: kadieh@aol.com

“You have to schedule so far in advance that I’ve never been able to work in a appointment with her, but she gets rave reviews for her pedicures.” – Sue

Pedicures

Name: Joanne
Name of Business: J. Meyer Salon
Phone: (503)635- 4162

Nail Care

“I don’t personally know Denise but she comes highly recommended. Below is how she describes herself and her business.” – Sue

Name: Denise Brenneke
Name of Business: Twisted Locks Salon
Phone: (503)246- 1930
Email: deniseannette@comcast.net
Comments: Denise Brenneke has been a licensed nail technician for 10 years, specializing in the art of natural nail care. Services she provides range from the “classic” manicure and pedicure to the addition of spa treatments that include paraffin wax, herbal soaking, sugar exfoliation and clay mask foot wraps.

Twisted Locks Salon is on Terwiliger Boulevard, both convenient to Lake Oswego and the greater Portland area. The full service salon’s atmosphere is both friendly and inviting with a contemporary edge that most find fun and upbeat.

Naturopath

“Heidi is a smart woman with a real gift for managing hormones.” – Sue

Name: Heidi Peterson, N.D. *
Phone: (503)224- 2590
Fax: (503)224- 2592
Email: heidi@drheidi.com
Website: www.drheidi.com
Comments: Dr. Peterson specializes in women’s health, hormonal, digestive and environmental issues.

Non Surgical Cosmetic Procedures

“A great resource for botox, fillers like restylane & juvederm, laser treatments, etc. Dr. Cruz has a lot of integrity and doesn’t recommend anything she doesn’t feel produces results.” – Sue

Name: Linda Cruz, MD *
Name of Business: Allure MedSpa
Phone: (503)531- 9000
Fax: (503)531-9558
Email: lindacruz@alluremedspa.com
Website: www.alluremedspa.com

Permanent Makeup

“I have not been to this person, but she comes highly recommended.” – Sue

Name: Ellie Frost, MA, LPCT
Name of Business: Classic and Permanent Makeup
Phone: (971) 227- 4396
Website: www.classicpermanentmakeup.net
Comments: Cosmetic and paramedical tattooing

Plastic Surgery

“Dr. DeMars is a plastic surgeon whose work we have seen (faces and breast augmentation) and he knows what he’s doing.” – Sue

Name: Ronald DeMars, MD and Michael Bohley, MD
Name of Business: Aesthetic Breast Care Center
Phone: (503)253- 3458
Website: www.drdemarsmd.com

Home Improvement

Landscaping & Lawn Maintenance

“This guy is great, he landscaped my backyard and now does the maintenance. I have a joke about how Alde works ALL DAY!” – Sue

Name: Alde Leyva *
Phone: (503)312-5067

Tile, Slate & Granite

“Even Watson’s ex who is an interior designer still uses his services. Supposedly, he is one of the few true craftsmen with tile and slate.” – Sue

Name: Watson Lafferty *
Phone: (503)679- 9355

Pet Care

Dog Grooming

“She does a beautiful job on my little Lulu, and Lulu can be a real pistol.” – Sue

Name: Kelly Carroll *
Name of Business: Top Dog Mobile Grooming
Phone: (541)490- 9557
Website: www.thepetbiz.com

Holistic Veterinarian

“Dr. Judkins specializes in Chinese herbal medicine and acupuncture. He actually extended the life of my cat by two years, who was given a death sentence due to kidney failure by an allopathic vet.” – Sue

Name: Jeffery Judkins, DVM *
Name of Business: Hawthorne Veterinary Clinic
Phone: (503)233- 2332
Email: drj@hawthornevet.com
Website: www.hawthornevet.com

Veterinarian

“She is a very good vet who is not afraid to consult other experts in difficult cases.” – Sue

Name: Dr. Chris Ortner
Name of Business: Cascade Summit Veterinary Hospital
Phone: (503) 684-1800

“I haven’t been there. But I have heard great things about them.” – Sue

Name: The Parkway Veterinary Hospital
Phone: (503)636-2102
Website: www.parkwayvet.com

Miscellaneous

Jewelers

“A little out of the way, but her pricing is very fair and she can get you whatever you want. Worth the drive!” – Sue

Name: Debbie Parker *
Name of Business: Runyan Jewelers
Phone: (360)834- 2992

Town Car Service

“I have used John’s services for years for myself and for our patients needing transportation. He is classy and dependable.” – Sue

Name: John Lewis *
Name of Business: My Driver
Phone: (503)916- 9497
Email: john@mydriver.bz
Website: www.mydriver.bz

Restaurants

“Noho has been hosting our annual party for years. Our guests really look forward to his feast.” – Dr. Sue

Name: Noho Marchesi *
Name of Business: Noho's Hawaiian Cafe
Phone: (503)233- 5301
Website: www.nohos.com

“Best damn Mexican food in Portland.” – Dr. Sue

Name of Business: Ironhorse Restaurant
Phone: (503)232- 1826
Website: www.portlandironhorse.com

Attorney

“Craig is a personal injury attorney who handled a case for me and did a great job. He is a no B.S. guy.” – Dr. Sue

Name: Craig Nichols*
Phone: (503)224- 3018

(503)636-4069
340 Oswego Pointe Dr, Ste 208
Lake Oswego, OR 97034

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