Health

Tyler Lucas - 434-981-9441

I highly recommend Tyler Lucas massage services (434-981-9441) in the Rockfish Center office complex in Beech Grove, just off Route 664. With over 20 years of experience, he's not only very professional but offers an amazing level of quality that exceeds most of the massages I've had at the Greenbrier, Homestead, Sanderling Resort, and other places. He has very reasonable rates. Submitted by Ellen English. April 2024

Tyler Lucas - 434-981-9441

I highly recommend Tyler Lucas massage services (434-981-9441) in the Rockfish Center office complex in Beech Grove, just off Route 664. With over 20 years of experience, he's not only very professional but offers an amazing level of quality that exceeds most of the massages I've had at the Greenbrier, Homestead, Sanderling Resort, and other places. He has very reasonable rates. Submitted by Ellen English. April 2024

Rice Dentistry - 434-277-2232

We had a dental emergency at dinner last Monday evening. On Tuesday at 8 am, we called Dr. Jim Rice’s office in Nellysford (434-277-2232) for help. My wife was in the chair by 9:30 am. Her tooth was broken so far down it had to be pulled. We were back home on the mountain by our woodstove by 11 enjoying a cup of soup. The wife is doing fine and we're both very happy with the excellent, courteous, caring treatment from the local dentist. Submitted by Charles Murphy. March 2024

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Rita Nelson, LMT - 434-260-2727

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Move Medical Massage and Sports Therapy now offers services at Rockfish Valley Community Center with Rita Nelson, LMT. I have been using this group for several years and they provide the most innovative and specialized massage therapy I have ever had. Education for self-care is excellent. They offer outcome-based treatments and a range of modalities for any age or activity level at what I consider to be very good prices. Appointments are available at RVCC on Wednesdays and Sundays. Call or text 434-260-2727 to schedule. I'm so happy to be able to see Rita without driving all the way to Charlottesville! This group has helped me so much! Submitted by Karen Rucker. February 2024

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Dr. Chris Lowthert - 434-270-5912

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I would like to recommend Dr. Chris Lowthert (434-270-5912) to anyone in need of a chiropractor. I have had chronic lower back issues and this past Friday my lower back decided to pop; the pain was incredible. I called Dr. Chris and by 1 pm I was in his office on Beech Grove Road being treated. We are very fortunate to have a good chiropractor in the neighborhood especially with all of the sporting activities many of us participate in. Dr. Lowthert is by far the best chiropractor I have ever been to. Submitted by Tim Hess. August 2023

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TOPS Nellysford - 434-361-1326

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For those of you who are trying to lose those pounds gained during the pandemic, I recommend TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly). The local Nellysford TOPS chapter now meets at Tuckahoe Clubhouse in the Card Room on Tuesdays at 5 PM (weigh-in at 4:45 PM). This chapter has been in the community for 10 years and is one of many chapters in the US and Canada. TOPS is a non-profit, non-commercial network of weight-loss groups that offers tools and programs for healthy living, wellness, and weight management. I and several other residents have found this program to be successful. For further information, go to TOPS.org or call Joanne Hirsch at 434-361-1326. Submitted by Liz Leukroth. May 2021

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Hannah Morris - 434-270-3270

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 If you are looking for a great barber/ hairstylist who follows the Covid-19 precautions, contact Hannah Morris at 434-270-3270. She operates at the Full Circle Salon in the RVCC next to the Recycling Center. She takes Covid-19 seriously. Call or text her for an appointment. You probably will be the only person in the salon, which is a large area perfect for social distancing. She wears a face shield and encourages you to wear a mask, except when it may interfere with your haircut. And she is a great barber - stylist, and a very pleasant person. David Schwiesow July 2020

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Mountain Services - 434-325-7711

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I’ve used Mountain Services (434-325-7711) for years. They replaced our water heater when we lived in the Cliffs and I expect to be calling them soon to replace the water heater in our house. Submitted by Robert Peirce. March 2022

Because it was a relatively small job, I had trouble finding anyone willing to do my fireplace stone repair until I called Mountain Services (434-325-7711). José did a beautiful repair job. I’m going to have him back in the spring to do some touch-up work on the outside stone. He can do an entire fireplace if that’s what you need but he may be the only one around willing to handle these smaller stonework jobs we all run into.

I have used Mountain Services to take care of my property for the past six years. When we first bought the house they closed off a screened-in porch, replaced the decking, and did a lot of other stuff. Since then I’ve called them on numerous occasions for other things. They’ve never let me down. I also retain them to check the property when I’m not here.

Also, I had no spare stone pieces around so I went to Valley Building Supply in Staunton (540-886-3990). They have cultured stone from many sources. I was able to find an almost exact match. My bet is you can match pretty much anything there. Submitted by Robert Peirce.

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Connie Torre - 434-260-4493

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I recommend Connie Torre as a companion/helper. She worked several years taking care of my elderly father who had Alzheimer’s disease until he passed away several weeks ago. While Dad at times could be very difficult she was patient and loving to him helping him with personal care and meals. She took him for walks, played bingo and read to him every day sometimes singing to him which he enjoyed and had a calming effect on him. Before his Alzheimer’s had progressed, she used to take him to the senior center. Connie is extremely reliable, always on time and very flexible in staying late or overnight if we asked. We will miss Connie. We were all fortunate to have her loving and kind care. Her number is 434-260-4493 Submitted by Linda Hobson

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