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Dr. Esther Barnes, DPM, FACAS
Practices at Step Ahead Foot & Ankle Clinic in Kalispell, where she enjoys treating all foot and ankle concerns. She is certified, in both Foot Surgery and Reconstructive Rearfoot / Ankle Surgery, by the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery.
C. Claude Basler, D.C., Family chiropractor, allowing you to express your true potential
Basler Family Chiropractic specializes in the Gonstead technique of Chiropractic to help restore your body and optimize your potential. Dr. Basler focuses on family care, specifically pediatrics and pregnancy. Every experience in life is processed, controlled, and coordinated through your central nerve system. Chiropractic ensures optimal communication between brain and body, thus creating a brighter future for children and families.
Erin Blair, Licensed esthetician and owner of Skin Therapy Studio
Specializing in the effective treatment of acne and aging. Erin helps people have skin they can be proud of. She has trained with the best acne specialists in the country, and now brings world class acne therapy home to the Flathead Valley. Erin resides in Whitefish with her husband and daughter, where they enjoy nine months of winter and three months of company every year. For help with problems of skin, visit www.skintherapystudio.com.
Delia Buckmaster, Founder of Exhale Pilates
Delia is the founder of Exhale Pilates Whitefish & delia pilates, PMA-CPT, International Educator, bootybarre master trainer, health coach, mom, and Montana obsessed.
Kay Burt
My roots run generations deep in the Flathead, with several sets of great grandparents having homesteaded the area. I grew up on a small farm in the Lower Valley, graduated from Flathead High and then from MSU (go Bobcats!) After college, there was an exciting interlude in Washington DC, where I worked as an aide on the staff of our Montana Congressman. I returned home in 1972 and met my husband, Gary Burt, and together we celebrated 33 years of marriage. During those years I was a wife and mother, but I also worked at varied and interesting part-time positions. I took a long break to care for Gary after he was diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer’s disease in 1995. After his death in 2005, I returned to work as a legal assistant with the firm of Moore, Cockrell, Goicoechea & Axleberg in Kalispell, a job that I love. My life has been a rich one, defined by my Christian faith, my family and some incredible friends. I have been blessed with three precious children—Justin, Brandon and Courtenay—and further blessed in the spouses they chose plus 11 amazing grandchildren.
Brian D'Ambrosio, Accomplished writer and author
Kalispell OB/GYN Doctors & Practitioners
Board certified OB/GYN professionals offering expert advice
Allison Linville
Community Relations Coordinator at North Valley Hospital
Kelly O'Brien, Esq., Business law specialist with Measure Law Office, P.C.
Kelly is licensed to practice law in Oregon and Montana, and focuses on estate planning, probate, business, real estate and natural resources law. Kelly earned her J.D. at Lewis & Clark School of Law in Portland, with a certificate in natural resource law. She also has a B.S. in Business Administration & International Business from the University of Montana, and a minor in German. Kelly is originally from Kalispell and recently returned to the area to work with Measure Law Office. Prior to returning, Kelly worked in private practice and law firms based in Portland & Bend, OR. She now lives in Whitefish with her husband and son where she enjoys a multitude of outdoor activities. Contact Kelly at ko@measurelaw.com or 406-752-6373.
Brianne B. Perleberg, Marketing Manager at Phoenix International Raceway & Owner of IWantHerJob.com
Brianne was born and raised in Montana and is the founder of IWantHerJob.com, an award winning website empowering women in their career search. She also is senior consumer marketing manager at NASCAR track Phoenix International Raceway. You can follow her on Twitter @iwantherjob.
Kristen Pulsifer, Owner Whitefish Study Center
Kristen started the business three and a half years ago when the desire to start teaching and working with kids again, hit hard! the center focuses on tutoring students in all subject areas, helping students with college applications, and preparing students for the SAT and ACT. Kristen grew up north of Chicago, and received her BA in English from the University of Colorado, Boulder. She then went on to complete her secondary teacher certification and her masters degree at Colorado College, in Colorado Springs, CO. While working on her masters, she continued teaching. She taught for ten years, at the high school level, in various private and public schools in Colorado Springs. Kristen looks forward to expanding her business into more of an education center to further assist students with various learning challenges and create better learning strategies.
Karen Sanderson, Wine expert and owner of Brix Bottleshop in Kalispell
Karen is a 5th generation Flathead Resident who spent 12 years traveling the world before landing back in the Flathead. During that time, she built a career around great food and wine. She and her husband moved to Kalispell with their 5 year old daughter to enjoy everything the Flathead has to offer.
Jaymee Sire, Emmy Award winning sports broadcaster and food & travel blogger
At her core, Jaymee Sire is a Montana girl. She lived with her family on a wheat farm and cattle ranch just outside of Belt until the age of 5, before moving into the "big city" of Great Falls. She was a graduate of GFHS, and went onto study broadcasting at Washington State University. From there, she's called Barcelona, San Diego, San Francisco, Connecticut, and now Brooklyn "home." She is an Emmy Award winning sports broadcaster, most recently working for ESPN anchoring the network's flagship show, SportsCenter. She currently serves as the Floor Reporter for Iron Chef Showdown on Food Network. In her spare time, she also writes a food and travel blog called "e is for eat" (eisforeat.com). She has an insatiable thirst for world travel, fancy cheese and bubbles.
Dr Austine Siomos
A pediatric cardiologist at Rocky Mountain Heart and Lung plus a wife and mother.
Mary Wallace
Mother of three and grandmother to two, is still trying to figure out what she wants to be when she grows up.
Practices at Step Ahead Foot & Ankle Clinic in Kalispell, where she enjoys treating all foot and ankle concerns. She is certified, in both Foot Surgery and Reconstructive Rearfoot / Ankle Surgery, by the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery.
C. Claude Basler, D.C., Family chiropractor, allowing you to express your true potential
Basler Family Chiropractic specializes in the Gonstead technique of Chiropractic to help restore your body and optimize your potential. Dr. Basler focuses on family care, specifically pediatrics and pregnancy. Every experience in life is processed, controlled, and coordinated through your central nerve system. Chiropractic ensures optimal communication between brain and body, thus creating a brighter future for children and families.
Erin Blair, Licensed esthetician and owner of Skin Therapy Studio
Specializing in the effective treatment of acne and aging. Erin helps people have skin they can be proud of. She has trained with the best acne specialists in the country, and now brings world class acne therapy home to the Flathead Valley. Erin resides in Whitefish with her husband and daughter, where they enjoy nine months of winter and three months of company every year. For help with problems of skin, visit www.skintherapystudio.com.
Delia Buckmaster, Founder of Exhale Pilates
Delia is the founder of Exhale Pilates Whitefish & delia pilates, PMA-CPT, International Educator, bootybarre master trainer, health coach, mom, and Montana obsessed.
Kay Burt
My roots run generations deep in the Flathead, with several sets of great grandparents having homesteaded the area. I grew up on a small farm in the Lower Valley, graduated from Flathead High and then from MSU (go Bobcats!) After college, there was an exciting interlude in Washington DC, where I worked as an aide on the staff of our Montana Congressman. I returned home in 1972 and met my husband, Gary Burt, and together we celebrated 33 years of marriage. During those years I was a wife and mother, but I also worked at varied and interesting part-time positions. I took a long break to care for Gary after he was diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer’s disease in 1995. After his death in 2005, I returned to work as a legal assistant with the firm of Moore, Cockrell, Goicoechea & Axleberg in Kalispell, a job that I love. My life has been a rich one, defined by my Christian faith, my family and some incredible friends. I have been blessed with three precious children—Justin, Brandon and Courtenay—and further blessed in the spouses they chose plus 11 amazing grandchildren.
Brian D'Ambrosio, Accomplished writer and author
Kalispell OB/GYN Doctors & Practitioners
Board certified OB/GYN professionals offering expert advice
Allison Linville
Community Relations Coordinator at North Valley Hospital
Kelly O'Brien, Esq., Business law specialist with Measure Law Office, P.C.
Kelly is licensed to practice law in Oregon and Montana, and focuses on estate planning, probate, business, real estate and natural resources law. Kelly earned her J.D. at Lewis & Clark School of Law in Portland, with a certificate in natural resource law. She also has a B.S. in Business Administration & International Business from the University of Montana, and a minor in German. Kelly is originally from Kalispell and recently returned to the area to work with Measure Law Office. Prior to returning, Kelly worked in private practice and law firms based in Portland & Bend, OR. She now lives in Whitefish with her husband and son where she enjoys a multitude of outdoor activities. Contact Kelly at ko@measurelaw.com or 406-752-6373.
Brianne B. Perleberg, Marketing Manager at Phoenix International Raceway & Owner of IWantHerJob.com
Brianne was born and raised in Montana and is the founder of IWantHerJob.com, an award winning website empowering women in their career search. She also is senior consumer marketing manager at NASCAR track Phoenix International Raceway. You can follow her on Twitter @iwantherjob.
Kristen Pulsifer, Owner Whitefish Study Center
Kristen started the business three and a half years ago when the desire to start teaching and working with kids again, hit hard! the center focuses on tutoring students in all subject areas, helping students with college applications, and preparing students for the SAT and ACT. Kristen grew up north of Chicago, and received her BA in English from the University of Colorado, Boulder. She then went on to complete her secondary teacher certification and her masters degree at Colorado College, in Colorado Springs, CO. While working on her masters, she continued teaching. She taught for ten years, at the high school level, in various private and public schools in Colorado Springs. Kristen looks forward to expanding her business into more of an education center to further assist students with various learning challenges and create better learning strategies.
Karen Sanderson, Wine expert and owner of Brix Bottleshop in Kalispell
Karen is a 5th generation Flathead Resident who spent 12 years traveling the world before landing back in the Flathead. During that time, she built a career around great food and wine. She and her husband moved to Kalispell with their 5 year old daughter to enjoy everything the Flathead has to offer.
Jaymee Sire, Emmy Award winning sports broadcaster and food & travel blogger
At her core, Jaymee Sire is a Montana girl. She lived with her family on a wheat farm and cattle ranch just outside of Belt until the age of 5, before moving into the "big city" of Great Falls. She was a graduate of GFHS, and went onto study broadcasting at Washington State University. From there, she's called Barcelona, San Diego, San Francisco, Connecticut, and now Brooklyn "home." She is an Emmy Award winning sports broadcaster, most recently working for ESPN anchoring the network's flagship show, SportsCenter. She currently serves as the Floor Reporter for Iron Chef Showdown on Food Network. In her spare time, she also writes a food and travel blog called "e is for eat" (eisforeat.com). She has an insatiable thirst for world travel, fancy cheese and bubbles.
Dr Austine Siomos
A pediatric cardiologist at Rocky Mountain Heart and Lung plus a wife and mother.
Mary Wallace
Mother of three and grandmother to two, is still trying to figure out what she wants to be when she grows up.