Dr. Lindsay Mumma
Best Chiropractor
“I love being able to care for patients and help them find hope and comfort in their bodies. It’s really an honor to be recognized,” says Dr. Lindsay Mumma, president of Triangle Chiropractic and Rehabilitation Center, “because there are a ton of great chiropractors in the area!”
Yet Dr. Mumma — who is the only certified DNS (Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization) practitioner in North Carolina and is sought out by patients who have read about the benefits of DNS therapy in Dr. Peter Attia’s groundbreaking book, Outlive — also recognizes that “we’re still at a point in healthcare in America that the competition isn’t between us and other chiropractors: It’s recognizing that chiropractic is a great starting point for pain or dysfunction.”
And all kinds of patients can benefit from living free of pain and with full function, among the other benefits that come with chiropractic care. “Newborn patients with latching issues, pregnant women birthing the next generation, all the way through preventing falls in elderly patients, and literally everyone in between” can be helped by Dr. Mumma and her team of doctors, coaches, and a rehab chiropractic assistant.
“There’s a lot going on here,” says Dr. Mumma of the practices that set TriangleCRC apart — acupuncture, shockwave, yoga, small-group strength training, infrared sauna, cold plunge, compression boots, and vibration plate therapy — “and we really focus on helping people feel the best they can in their body.”
Supremia Dentistry, Dr. Edmond Suh
Best Dentist
Whether you visit Supremia Dentistry and Dr. Edmond Suh for health or cosmetic reasons, as a patient you should expect something different.
The Supremia team includes several doctors who lecture nationally on contemporary, state-of-the-art dental care, and the team’s core members have been together for well over 15 years. The result, according to Dr. Suh, is “an incredibly skilled team that works well together” and which gained recognition at a national conference as the 2024 Team of the Year.
Despite this national honor, Dr. Suh says that “Local recognition far surpasses any recognition we’ve had nationally. This is the community we serve, and ultimately this is the focus of why we exist.”
And patients don’t only get the benefit of an elite dentist like Dr. Suh — who has been awarded a Wake Living Readers’ Choice Award every year since 2012 — when they seek treatment with Supremia Dentistry. They also enjoy individualized care, time, and clear communication so that, as Dr. Suh explains, “they feel cared for during that time.”
The diverse nature of cultures, backgrounds, and interests adds depth to the practice, whose team members feel fortunate to live in the same community they serve. As Dr. Suh shares, “It’s been amazing to build our family of patients over the last 25 years.”
Coastal Credit Union
Best Financial Institution
“It’s always about why we exist,” says VP of communication Joe Mecca about the member-owned institution’s mission to “help people succeed financially and live better lives.”
Superior service, better rates, and fewer and lower fees are just some of the reasons people choose to bank better with Coastal Credit Union. But, as Mecca explains, “We don’t show up to work focused on making loans and bringing in deposits.” A commitment to being a great place to work is joined by a dedication to excellent member service and making a positive community impact.
As much as the institution’s role in the community stands out, Mecca recognizes that Western Wake itself is a big part of Coastal Credit Union’s company history and success. “Cary was part of our earliest branch expansion, while Apex and Holly Springs have been part of our more recent growth. A lot of the concepts that fuel our success have been tested in Western Wake.”
As Mecca shares about that success and being acknowledged with this award by the members Coastal serves: “It’s always great to be recognized by the people who use our services. We exist to put our members and our community first, so winning something like this tells us that they feel like we’re succeeding in what we’ve set out to do for them.”
Winners
Best Auto Mechanic Shop
Atlantic Tire & Service
Creech Import Repair
King’s Auto Service
Best Financial Institution
Coastal Credit Union
First Bank
Fidelity Bank
Best Financial Advisor
Joel Oliver, Edward Jones
Jason Curfman, BrightWealth Management
Steve Fordham, Edward Jones
Best Custom Home Builder
Loyd Builders
Poythress Commercial Contractors
Ken Harvey Homes
Best Mortgage Officer
Thomas Eller, North State Bank
Kendra McCormick, CrossCountry Mortgage
Mark Wooten, First Home Mortgage
Best Insurance Agent
Thomas Walters, Allstate Insurance
James Zewe, State Farm Insurance
Carter Glass, Carter Glass Insurance Agency
Best Real Estate Agent
Sheri Hagerty, Hodge & Kittrell Sotheby’s International Realty
Laurie Evans, Jim Allen Group
Michael Terbet, The Terbet Group
Best Doctor
Dr. Susan Denny, Carolina Total Wellness
Dr. Nathan Davis, Avail Aesthetics
Jenna Hoh, Novant Health VILLAGE Family Care
Best Eye Doctor
Dr. Lee McPherson, McPherson Family Eye Care
Dr. Samantha McPherson, McPherson Family Eye Care
Dr. Linda Stolfo, EYEdeals Optometry
Best Plastic Surgeon
Dr. Michael Law, Michael Law MD Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
Dr. Michael Zenn, Zenn Plastic Surgery
Dr. Jeremy Pyle, Amelia Aesthetics
Best Chiropractor
Dr. Lindsay Mumma, Triangle Chiropractic and Rehabilitation Center
Dr. Matthew Osborne, Osborne Chiropractic Clinic
Dr. Evan Wagoner, Wake Forest Chiropractic
Best Physical Therapist
Melissa Muller, Therapeutic Partners
Matt Ware, BreakThrough Physical Therapy
Juliana Hutchinson, OrthoNC
Best Mental Health Professional
Alyssa Doberstein, Relational & Sexual Health Initiative
Chaila Yarborough, LifeStance Health
Dr. Carol VanderZwaag, North Carolina Children’s Hospital at UNC
Best Dentist
Dr. Edmond Suh, Supremia Dentistry
Dr. Justin Russo, Russo Dentistry
Dr. Brian Pressley, Premier Dentistry of Wake Forest
Best Orthodontist
Dr. Andrew Wells, Wells Orthodontics
Dr. Caroline Cheek-Hill, Cheek-Hill Orthodontics
Dr. Jason Gladwell, Gladwell Orthodontics
Best Attorney
Linda Ward, Ward Family Law Group
Jackie Bedard, Carolina Family Estate Planning
Rachel Fuerst, Henson Fuerst Attorneys
Best Hair Salon
Reverie Hair Co.
Drybar
Salon Blu
Best Barber Shop
The BarBer Shop
Arrow
The Grumpy Barbers
Best Spa
Woodhouse Spa
Blue Water Spa
White Dahlia
Best Med Spa
Blue Water Spa
Amelia Aesthetics
Skin Sense, a day spa
Best Pet Services Provider
Dirty Dogs Spa
Woofinwaggle
Dog Diggity Daycare & Boarding
Best New Neighborhood
Grand Highlands Estates
Shinleaf Estates
Norwood Ridge
Best Home Maintenance Provider
King’s Mechanical, Inc.
Redbird Services Co
Point Electric LLC
Best Home Cleaning Service
Dust and Mop House Cleaning
Best Clean Ever
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