Natalie Marsh - Compass
Born and raised in the Boston area, Natalie is a detailed, articulate and passionate professional. With over 15 years in Marketing, she has translated those skills into real estate - applying her creativity and engagement she used to drive campaigns into new client outreach, property listings & showings, and negotiations.
Natalie spends her time giving back in her community of Westwood & fundraising for charities she feels strongly about. When she is not working, she loves spending time outside, planning her next DIY project, being with her family, and doing just about anything with a glass of wine in her hand.
Dr. Yali Lou - iLove Dental Care
Dr. Yali Lou joins us as our Expert Contributor in the field of Dentistry. Dr. Lou opened the ILove Dental Care practice in Westwood in 2021, bringing years of experience and expertise to the community.
Dr. Lou is passionate about providing the highest quality of service with the aim of helping each patient get the best smile. She focuses on comprehensive treatment by combining traditional & digital modern techniques. She is dedicated to pursuing continued education & has gained certification in Invisalign® clear braces. Dr. Lou is fluent in English & Mandarin.
Islington Village - Supreme Development
Islington Village is undergoing a renaissance, with restaurants, gyms, condos and more opening their doors for business and welcoming new residents to this revitalized area of Westwood.
Supreme Development specializes in construction that improves the aesthetic and vitality of the local community and instills a sense of pride. Since 2000, Supreme has completed a wide range of residential and commercial projects in Norfolk County.
From a sweeping revitalization project in historic Dedham Square to a 60-acre subdivision of single-family homes, Supreme is known for high standards of quality and a “can do” attitude–no matter how complex the project.
Learn More about the Steeple at Islington Village Condos, just recently brought to market.
Tania Rooney - Coldwell Banker
It's great to welcome Tania to the Westwood Living family.
Tania is an active member of the Westwood community, volunteering her time with many organizations. She was born and raised in Wellesley and has worked in the Boston area all her life. She has extensive knowledge of the metro west communities. Her interest in real estate is based on integrity and providing quality service.
Tania invites you to contact her so that she may provide you with excellent service. She currently specializes in Westwood, Norwood, Walpole, Dedham, Needham and Dover.
The Women's Empowerment Scholarship
Founded in 2018 by Bailey Medeiros, The Women's Empowerment Scholarship has awarded more than $60,000 in academic grants to women pursuing higher education, most notably in fields typically dominated by men.
Bailey will graduate from Boston University Law School this spring and begin her own professional career in law.
In aiding women financially, The Women's Empowerment Scholarship team aims to propel their careers and allow them to shatter any and all glass ceilings and stereotypes.
Learn More about The Women's Empowerment Scholarship and how you can help
Wegmans - University Station
I'm excited to welcome Wegmans as the presenting sponsor of our monthly cover story in Westwood Living. Family is important to Wegmans and family is the lifeblood of what makes publications like Westwood Living successful.
Not only will Wegmans sponsor the Cover Family Feature, the beloved grocery store will present each month's feature family with a gift bag. It's all about over-delivering, something the team at Wegmans has mastered.
Since opening at University Place in 2015, Wegmans has become a staple for Westwood residents, offering a wide variety of food and drinks cutomers can eat in the store and groceries they can take home. It's not unusual for someone to visit Wegmans "just to see what they might have available for lunch today."
Westwood Family Chiropractic
It was lovely to get to meet Dr.'s Peter and Patti, who are celebrating 40 years of operating their business, Westwood Family Chiropractic. They are part of the Westwood Living family as Expert Contributors in the field of Chiropractic Care.
Along with their collegue Dr. Katherine Roose, Dr. Peter Kevorkian and Dr. Patti Giuliano focus on nurturing a lifetime of vitality for their patients.
They are trained in a variety of chiropractic techniques and because their passion is to be the best clinicians for their patients, they enroll in continuing education courses related to all the newest advances in chiropractic. This allows the care they render to be specific to the individual person whether they be a newborn, a child, an adult or an elderly individual.
Ian Brown Land Design
Walk into the offices of Ian Brown Land Design and you immediately get a sense for how hard the team works. Ian Brown oversees the solid boutique-sized landscaping and design company specializing in land design, gardens, outdoor rooms and hardscapes.
Ian, a graduate of Assumption College, works with his team to provide personalized service that allows them to work alongside clients to achieve their outdoor living goals and deliver beyond expectations.
Ian Brown strives for excellence and perfection. These qualities have given the company its premium reputation as a quality residential and commercial landscape and design company.
Field Martial Arts Academy
The energy inside Field Martial Arts Academy is off the charts. I'm thrilled to have Derek Field on board as our Expert Contributor in the field of Martial Arts and Self-Defense.
Derek and his team teach people of all ages various forms of Martial Arts, from Karate to Krav Maga to Kickboxing. They are experienced, encouraging and energetic.
Whether you have a child who might benefit from top-notch training or you're a person considering learning a new discipline yourself, Field Martial Arts provides many great options.
Dr. Drew Chase - ARCH Orthodontics
Dr. Drew Chase, DMD, MSD joins us as our Expert Contributor in the field of Orthodontics.
For Dr. Chase, a Westwood resident, Orthodontics is a family affair — working alongside his father, Dr. Robert Chavez, at ARCH since 1998. Together, they have improved tens of thousands of smiles and lives from Boston to Cape Cod.
What’s kept him in the business? The future, more specifically, his patients’ future. Dr. Chase enjoys the satisfaction of knowing he can change the way patients of all ages experience life by correcting and perfecting something as evident as their smile.
“We are improving the lives of people in ways that many don’t even realize are happening. We’re effectively changing their future,” said Dr. Chase. “Patients who come to us enter an environment where they’re surrounded by professionals who truly love what they do. We don’t approach our work like it’s a job. We’re creating and customizing smiles. We help to create dreams. Call us dream enablers!”
Erin Hayes & Maureen Grealish - Woodland Road Design
It's great to welcome Erin and Maureen, the dynamic teammates leading Woodland Road Design, based in Westwood.
Erin has lived in Westwood for 18 years. She loves decorating and connecting with great clients! Kitchens and baths are her favorite projects, but designing a cool family room or calming primary bedroom are also great fun!
Maureen brings a passion for design and a great eye for detail. She loves to envision how to design a space for maximal form and function. She’s great at making suggestions for revising spaces and bringing them up to date.
Woodland Road Design has won the “Best of Houzz” award in Customer Service for 2017-2022.
Sassy - A Unique Boutique
Sassy is truly a unique boutique and I love shopping there for all of the women in my life! The team at Sassy, led by Anna Bytnar, dresses Real Women in chic and on-trend clothing that showcases their style in their everyday life.
Whether it's going to a work event, a friend’s wedding, or a night on the town, Sassy has ALL the right looks to keep you looking chic, fabulous and of course, Sassy!
Bring in pieces from your own wardrobe and let Sassy's personal stylists help you come up with fun, new and exciting ways to sass up your look with some of the items we have in the store.
Learn More about Sassy and visit the store at 1472 High Street in Westwood. Tell 'em Tom sent you!
Deborah A. Bondzie - Attorney at Law
Deborah joins us as the Expert Contributor in the field of Legal Services - Real Estate. Deborah is a graduate of Suffolk University Law School and is fluent in English and Haitian Creole. She is licensed to practice law in Massachusetts and in the United States Supreme Court.
The Law Office of Deborah A. Bondzie is increasingly known throughout Massachusetts for effectively handling real estate transactions of all kinds. Real estate brokers, mortgage lenders, and owners selling without an agent are referring clients with needs including:
- Buyer's attorney and first time home buyer’s attorney
- Seller’s attorney and first time seller’s attorney
- Buyers and Sellers working without an agent
- For sale by owner transaction
- Rent to own/Lease to own
- Commercial agreements and contracts
- Refinance deals
- General real estate purchase and title search
- Landlord-tenant disputes, property management, eviction, bankruptcy
Brian Clinton - Donahue Real Estate
Brian Clinton is a Westwood resident and licensed real estate agent working out of the office of Donahue Real Estate. Whether you're in the research phase at the beginning of your real estate search or you know exactly what you're looking for, you'll benefit from having a real estate professional by your side. Brian will be honored to put his real estate experience to work for you.
Brian lives in Westwood with his wife, Jess, and three children.
Ariel Dangelo - Commonwealth Financial Group
Ariel Dangelo joins us as our Expert Contributor in the field of Financial Services. Ariel is dedicated to giving her clients the resources and knowledge they need to live prosperous and fulfilling lives. She believes her creative, energetic approach makes her the ideal person to guide you on your financial journey. Whether you are looking to grow a business, prepare for your retirement, or buy the vacation home of your dreams, you can rest easy knowing that Ariel strives to help you make your vision a reality.
The Kielt Ullo Group at Merrill Lynch
Kevin Kielt is a founding partner of the Kielt Ullo Group and a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ practitioner, a designation awarded by the Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc.
He also joined Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in 2008.
Kevin graduated from Boston University with a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration. During his years at BU, he was a member of the Division 1 Men’s Ice Hockey team, and he remains an active participant within with BU community, specifically within the athletic department and alumni relations.
Kristen Bender Daaboul - Raha Home
Kristen Bender Daaboul is the owner of Raha Home and Kadeema Rentals, located in Walpole. She studied architecture and interior desigh at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and has a Masters of Arts in Interior Architecture from the Rhode Island School of Design
From a furniture proposal to a full scale renovation project, Raha Home can accommodate projects of various size and budgets. Kristen and her team can provide full project support such as construction management, design, and production help for local residential firms around the New England area. They also take on interior design furniture proposals and renovation projects through an in-house team.
Kadeema is a boutique rental company catering to clients looking for unique items for any type of celebration or living space. We cross-pollinate and collect the best items from the grandest eras, decades, cultures and design periods for short or long term use.