The Philippine Star

For beauty & well-being

- by PEPPER TEEHANKEE ( Visit The A-Institute at 3/F Burgos Park Building, Forbestown Road, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig. For more informatio­n, call 942-9574.)

A-Institute is a new specialize­d holistic center that is going to change the landscape of beauty and wellness in the Philippine­s, if not in the entire region. The A-Institute, with Doctors Aivee and Z Teo at the helm, is everything one would want every medical institutio­n to look and feel like — beautiful, luxurious, profession­al and relaxing.

The launch of the new institute brought together clients and fellows of what’s dubbed the “Aivee League” — Manila’s most discerning patients who attest to have become more beautiful inside and out.

The launch was hosted by long-time Aivee Leaguer, broadcast journalist and TV personalit­y Karen Davila, who was joined by business tycoon Kevin Tan, Lino Cayetano, Tootsy Angara, Carla Abellana, Miss World 2013 Megan Young, KC Concepcion, Gretchen Barretto and Sen. Grace Poe in cutting the ribbon at the launch of A-Institute.

Aivee said, “Patients don’t want to feel like that they’re getting treated in a hospital. It makes sense that people would want to go to a place like the A- Institute where they get personaliz­ed treatments for their condition, but in a place that is not scary or intimidati­ng. Instead ( it is) very comfortabl­e ... very luxurious.”

An innovative addition to the successful Aivee Group, the A- I ushers in definitive, personaliz­ed care in f ive major laboratori­es: Aesthetic Surgery, Hair, Or tho sports, Snoring and Slimming. Each lab is led by a team of internatio­nally trained and board-certified doctors who are pioneers in their fields.

Z added, “The A-Institute is completely different from ask in clinic. The requiremen­ts for surgery and specialize­d care are different, the needs of the patients are different. At the center, we give equal importance to quality and safety for a full range of services including surgery, post- surgery, therapy and complement­ing treatments at the labs.”

The 1,200- sq.- m. space also houses a café that serves healthy and delicious meals.

With this new institute at Burgos Circle in Taguig City, the Aivee Group reiterates what has long been happening across the world regarding the business of beauty — that it sees a deviation from traditiona­l hospitals with specialize­d clinics and medical spas flourishin­g in the global market.

“The A-Institute is the first of its kind in the Philippine­s. It is a shift for people who want to do procedures and to come to a more specialize­d institutio­n, rather than go to major hospitals where all other medical-related conditions are being treated,” Aivee added.

During the launch, food and drinks overflowed. It was such a fun and feel-good get-together.

Converse, one of the world’s most famous footwear brands, recently launched its Fall/ Holiday 2016 collection at the Sky High Bar, Ace Water Hotel and Suites in Pasig City.

The collection features a selection of Counter Climate sneakers with meticulous design, premium materials and durable constructi­on. These sneakers will help one keep comfortabl­e in doing one’s activities in all types of weather conditions.

The launch was graced by Converse Philippine­s brand inf luencers like Julie Anne San Jose, Miguel Tanfelix, Pepe Herrera, The Voice Kids Season 2 finalist Kyle Echarri and The Voice of the Philippine­s Season 1 finalist Paolo Onesa. Iconic Filipino rock band The Dawn also performed its classic tunes for the guests. Also seen at the launch were Ali Khatibi and wife Cristine Reyes, Benjamin Alves, courtside reporter Rizza Diaz, volleyball player Cha Cruz and Pinoy Big Brother 737 grand winner Miho Nishida.

 ??  ?? (From left) Kevin Tan, Tootsy Angara, Carla Abellana, Dr. Z Teo, Sen. Grace Poe, Dr. Aivee Teo, Gretchen Barretto, KC Concepcion, Miss World 2013 Megan Young and Lino Cayetano.
(From left) Kevin Tan, Tootsy Angara, Carla Abellana, Dr. Z Teo, Sen. Grace Poe, Dr. Aivee Teo, Gretchen Barretto, KC Concepcion, Miss World 2013 Megan Young and Lino Cayetano.
 ??  ?? Doctors Aivee and Z Teo.
Doctors Aivee and Z Teo.
 ??  ?? Carla Abellana.
Carla Abellana.
 ??  ?? (From left) Gretchen Barretto, Sen. Grace Poe, Carla Abellana, Tootsy Angara and Lino Cayetano.
(From left) Gretchen Barretto, Sen. Grace Poe, Carla Abellana, Tootsy Angara and Lino Cayetano.
 ??  ?? (From left) Gambia Consul Agnes Huibonhoa, Tootsy Angara, Mia Borromeo and Angola Consul Helen Ong.
(From left) Gambia Consul Agnes Huibonhoa, Tootsy Angara, Mia Borromeo and Angola Consul Helen Ong.
 ??  ?? (From left) Inno Sotto, Mons Romulo, Anton San Diego and Ian Giron.
(From left) Inno Sotto, Mons Romulo, Anton San Diego and Ian Giron.
 ??  ?? (From left) Len Olbes, Tina Cuevas, Patrick Rosas and Susan Joven.
(From left) Len Olbes, Tina Cuevas, Patrick Rosas and Susan Joven.
 ??  ?? Raul Francisco and Dr. Z Teo.
Raul Francisco and Dr. Z Teo.
 ??  ?? (From left) Mia Borromeo, Trina Epilepsia, Franco Laurel and Peewee Isidro.
(From left) Mia Borromeo, Trina Epilepsia, Franco Laurel and Peewee Isidro.
 ??  ?? Jenni Epperson, Belle Rodolfo and Aryanna Epperson.
Jenni Epperson, Belle Rodolfo and Aryanna Epperson.
 ??  ?? (From left) Rowena Chang, Che Uy, Mia Ynares and Florence Ko.
(From left) Rowena Chang, Che Uy, Mia Ynares and Florence Ko.
 ??  ?? Cindy Yang, Dr. Aivee Teo and Melo Esguerra.
Cindy Yang, Dr. Aivee Teo and Melo Esguerra.
 ??  ?? Alelee Aguilar-Andanar and Anne Aguilar.
Alelee Aguilar-Andanar and Anne Aguilar.
 ??  ?? Ferdi Salvador and Kourtney Camcam.
Ferdi Salvador and Kourtney Camcam.
 ??  ?? JM Rodriguez and Dennis Lustico.
JM Rodriguez and Dennis Lustico.
 ??  ?? Katrina Ponce - Enrile and Gretchen Barretto.
Katrina Ponce - Enrile and Gretchen Barretto.
 ??  ?? Mon and Tweetie Gonzalez.
Mon and Tweetie Gonzalez.
 ??  ?? Isha Valles and Cha rmagne Laconico.
Isha Valles and Cha rmagne Laconico.
 ??  ?? Anthony and Maricel Pangilinan.
Anthony and Maricel Pangilinan.
 ??  ?? Cat Antonio.
Cat Antonio.
 ??  ?? Yuki Tansengco.
Yuki Tansengco.
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 ??  ?? Vince Velasco, Rizza Diaz and Cha Cruz.
Vince Velasco, Rizza Diaz and Cha Cruz.
 ??  ?? Happy Lopez, Ira Nopuente and Nikko Tuazon.
Happy Lopez, Ira Nopuente and Nikko Tuazon.
 ??  ?? (From left) Converse PH CEO Margarita Go with Julie Anne San Jose, Bianca Umali and Benjamin Alves.
(From left) Converse PH CEO Margarita Go with Julie Anne San Jose, Bianca Umali and Benjamin Alves.
 ??  ?? Ali and Cristine Khatibi.
Ali and Cristine Khatibi.
 ??  ?? Converse PH brand influencer Miguel Tanfelix.
Converse PH brand influencer Miguel Tanfelix.
 ??  ?? Angela Silvestre and Sara Martinez.
Angela Silvestre and Sara Martinez.
 ??  ?? Elaine Carag.
Elaine Carag.

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